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Kaua`i’s Go-To Resource for Engaging Families | Fall 2014

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School Success In a Stressful World

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Now that the school year has started, this issue we are encouraging all parents to be especially aware of how our children travel to and from school. You can read more about Traffic Safety Tips for children who walk, ride bikes, or travel by car or bus and why we consider this topic so important, page 22. In this back-to-school–themed issue, you’ll find information on School Success in a Stressful World, how to help your children and teens develop strengths, acquire skills to cope, recover from hardships, and be prepared for future challenges, page 56. We hope this magazine will provide you with sound advice to your families health, safety, education and readiness at your fingertips. So turn the pages for more guidance and support. We look forward to continuing to be a trusted resource in all of your parenting experiences. Mahalo, Kaua`i for allowing Kaua`i Family to be a part of your ‘Ohana.

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12 FALL FEATURES

WHAT’S INSIDE

FALL FAMILY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Fun for the Whole Family!

KAUAI COUNTY FARM BUREAU FAIR “Celebrating Our Kauai Roots”

MALAMA NA KEIKI O KAUAI A New Kind of Healthcare

56 SCHOOL SUCCESS

IN A STRESSFUL WORLD Helping Children Build Resilience

Kauai Keiki Cover Kids Search Kauai Kupuna Enhancing & Enriching Lives

Kauai Pets Freddie’s Legacy Continues

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Article Message Title from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki

Aloha! As summer break comes to a close, our families prepare for the Back to School season. This is a time when our roadways become busy with vehicular traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians. When motorists and pedestrians get caught in the hustle of bustle of getting to school or work, they become distracted. This is when accidents happen! Let’s get our keiki back to school safely by practicing safe and defensive driving. If you have children in the car, make sure they are properly restrained. If your child is biking to school, make sure he or she has a helmet and knows the rules of the road. It’s great if children can walk to school, but ensure they have a safe, pedestrian-friendly route. Finally, I’d encourage all of our families to get involved in a Walking School Bus program, which encourages safe walking routes to school. If your child’s school doesn’t yet offer this program, get one started! Look for more safety tips from the Kaua`i Police Department in this issue of Kaua`i Family Magazine. Best wishes for a safe and successful school year! I’ll see you at Walking School Bus near you! Aloha Pumehana,

Mayor Bernard P. Caravalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua`i

Aloha and Greetings: Welcome back from our summer break as we open the new 2014 – 2015 school year. I am excited to meet the challenges of the new school year as we embark on our mission that We CARE and We PREPARE all students for College, Career and Citizenship for the 21st Century. To attain our mission, TOGETHER we must continue to implement our Six Priority Strategies; Formative Instruction/Data Teams, Common Core State Standards, Comprehensive Student Support, Academic Review Teams, Induction and Mentoring, and the Educator Effectiveness System. We must DO IT and DO IT WELL! Our collective mission of preparing students for their future is critical and we must continue to revisit what the data and other evidence is informing us about our efforts. This is non-negotiable. “All Students Can Learn” is not just a cliché it’s our “moral Imperative”. This is what should be driving and motivating us daily. I pledge my commitment and dedication to this mission for our children of Kaua`i. I ask your continued support and assistance to our Kauai Complex Area schools in our endeavors in providing the best education to our Kauai families and community. Lastly, Mahalo to Kauai Family Magazine for their continued support to our families by sharing valuable information and resources. “Together We Can!” Aloha and Mahalo!

William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

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EMPOWERING the next generation.

ONE CONNECTION at a time. GET INVOLVED! Keiki to Career Kaua`i (K2C) is an island-wide effort to make sure all young people reach their full potential. To learn more about K2C and how you can help shape the future of Kaua`i, contact Stacey Gillette, K2C Coordinator at

808.482.4425

www.keikitocareer.org

c/o Kauaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Planning & Action Alliance, 2959 Umi St., Suite 201, Lihu`e, HI 96766

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Grove Farm Museum 150th Anniversary In November of 1864 George Wilcox acquired a property outside of Lihue known as Grove Farm. His leadership and engineering education helped him to irrigate 500 acres of barren land, creating a successful Kauai sugar plantation. Preserved by his nieces, Misses Elsie and Mabel Wilcox, Grove Farm and other historic sites and extensive unique collections were entrusted to Waioli Corporation, a non-profit organization whose Board of Trustees is made up of community members. These sites continue to be preserved for the Kauai community and visitors from around the world to learn from and enjoy. 2014 is the sesquicentennial of the acquisition of Grove Farm. In November Grove Farm museum is holding a 150th Anniversary Celebration Luau to celebrate with the community this significant milestone year.

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Halloween Events Kaua`i Family Magazine wishes all our keiki a fun and safe Halloween night. Freaky Fridays in October

Haunted House, Games, Performances Fridays, 5pm-9pm Kukui Grove Center

Kukui Grove’s Halloween Festival

October 31st starting at 4:30pm

Wilcox Health Halloween Babies Parade October 31st at Wilcox Hospital 12 noon

Kauai Mini Golf Goulish Golf October 31st Haunted gardens, music and free treats.

Na’Aina Kai Halloween Event

Saturday October 18th. From 4pm-7pm Na `Aina Kai Botanical Gardens 828-0575

Kings Chapel, Eleele Pumpkin Patch

A family-friendly alternative to trick-or-treating Pastor Steve 335-6845

Lihue Missionary Church Family Fun Night

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lori 652-5204

FREE

Keep your kids safe on Halloween Children are encouraged to wear reflective material on Halloween night to increase their visibility to drivers.

Stop by HouseMart Ace in Lihue and pick up a complimentary glow stick or reflective tape. FALL 2014

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Fall Family Fun Festivals AUGUST Bon Dance Festival August 14th, at Mahelona Hospital Relay for Life August 15th, 6 p.m. at the field of Kaua‘i Christian Academy, Kilauea Waipa Music and Mango Festival August 17th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waipa Foundation kalen@waipafoundation.org Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair August 21st to 24th at Vidinha Stadium Four days of family fun! Admission fee $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (65+), $2.00 for keiki 4-12, free for 3 & under. Kauaifarmfair.org for schedules Walk to End Alzheimer’s August 23rd, Registration 7 a.m. Walk starts at 8 a.m. at Kukui Grove Wilcox Health & Kaua‘i Marathon Keiki Run August 30th, start 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt Kauai contact: TheKauaiMarathon.com

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Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon August 31st , 6 a.m.-12 p.m. Grand Hyatt Kauai Register at TheKauaiMarathon.com

SEPTEMBER Project Wet Festival, Make A Splash Day September 18th, FREE at Pua Loke Arboretum. A hands-on festival open to all fifth graders on Kaua‘i ktamaoka@kauaiwater.org Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival. September 21st to 27th, A seven-day event filled with Hawaiian culture and music maliefoundation.org Kaua‘i Pow Wow September 26th to 28th, Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kapa‘a Beach Park. A cultural Native American celebration

OCTOBER Matsuri Kauai October 4th, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall Kauai Japanese Cultural Society celebration Lihu‘e Christian Church Bazaar October 4th, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LCC social hall. Local-style crafts, baked goods, sushi, quilts and more

& Events The Coconut Festival. October 4th & 5th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kapa‘a Beach Park Eo e Emalani i Alakai Festival. October 13th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow An event honoring Queen Emma’s 1871 trek into Koke‘e Ken Da Vico Memorial Bike Ride October 19th, ride starts at 8 a.m. at Lydgate Park, call Jason Barth 821-2115 National Make A Difference Day October 25th, 7:30 a.m. at Lydgate Park A family workday suited to all ages and physical abilities Kauai United Way’s Walk a Thon October 25th, 7 a.m.-10 a.m. at Kukui Grove info@Kauaiunitedway.org Fall Festival Carnival October 25th & 26th, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. at Kauai Christian Academy Kcaschool.org Harvest Festival October 26th, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free at The Church at Koloa Pumpkin carving, obstacle course, games & ono food

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NOVEMBER Grove Farm Community Swap Meet November 8th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grove Farm Puhi Park Free Admission. Call 245-3678 for details. Kaua‘i Veterans Day Parade November 8th, Parade starts at 10am in Kapa‘a Grove Farm 150th Celebration November 8th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Grove Farm Museum Ono food, entertainment and good fun! 245-3202 Santa Paws November 8th & 9th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kaua’i Humane Society Have your family and pets photo taken with Santa Paws More info: email julia@kauaihumane.org Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run November 15th, 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Anne Knudsen Park 5K, 10K, 10-mile runs and noncompetitive 5K walk Register at www.active.com Kapa‘a Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 6:45 a.m.-10 a.m. Kapa‘a Beach Park Informal 5k/10k fun walk, run, and bike ride. Visit KauaiPath.org

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Celebrating “Our Kauai Roots” Each year, farmer Jerry Ornellas goes to Vidinha Stadium the Saturday before the Fair along with 100 other volunteers to go set up the annual Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair. He is joined by Farm Bureau members, 4-H clubs, the Kapaa High School JROTC, Pop Warner clubs, Island School, Kauai High School, UH College of Tropical Ag, KISC and many more to raise the tents for the Fair.

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With nearly 100 years of history, the Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair is one of the oldest community events on Kaua’i – and is one of the only County Fairs in the state still run by farmers.

“While we as farmers host the event, the Farm Fair has become a great gathering of our community where you see neighbors and friends from around the island you may not have seen all year and have a chance to talk story and enjoy,” says Kauai County Farm Bureau President and lifetime farmer, Jerry Ornellas. “At the same time, it’s a great chance for us to share farming with our community, which has deep agricultural roots.” This year’s theme is “Back to Our Roots”is a reminder of the agricultural roots of the island, and the Fair as an opportunity to learn something as well as having fun. Along with the rides and fair foods, families can also meet farmers and

Keiki Cover Search winner, Colbie Valvieja at the 4-H petting zoo – one of the highlights of the Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair for keiki.

ranchers throughout the Fair the Agriculture Exhibit Tent, the Kauai Grown tent and Ag & 4-H Livestock Area and Petting Zoo. This is especially important now as the average age of a farmer in Hawaii is 59. The Farm Bureau and others are supporting more efforts to promote agriculture to the next generation and the community, both to

support today’s farmers and cultivate tomorrow’s farmers. Every year the Kauai 4-H organizations create a special Keiki petting zoo as well as a livestock area and nightly shows featuring hogs, lambs and steer. Raising livestock is something that 4-H members learn, and youth raise their own animals each year and bring them to the Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair for livestock shows and an auction to raise money for their education on Saturday night. Keiki and families are also welcome to participate in the annual Fruit & Vegetable Show, which accepts entries Thursday morning before the Fair for ribbons and prizes. “Some of our members have been participating, and winning awards since they were teenagers,” said Jerry. “Seeing the plants and livestock at the Fair, and participating in that effort is a great way to introduce our keiki to what is and can be grown and raised on the Garden Island. To cultivate tomorrow’s farmers, we need to do a better job of engaging our keiki and getting them involved today. ” For more information on the Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair including a complete schedule of activities and ways to participate, please visit www.kauaifarmfair.org. See next page for our Family Fun Guide. August 21-24, 2014 at Vidinha Stadium.

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Article Title FAMILY Fun Guide Kauai County Farm Bureau & Alaska Airlines invite you to Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair

August 21-24, 2014 at Vidinha Stadium

Four Days of Fun, Food, Farming and Great Entertainment for the Family

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$5 adults, $4 seniors (65+), $2 Keiki (4-12), Keiki 3 and under are free Save on entry with a Fair family pack available at Times Big Save.

Keiki And Family Highlights Not To Be Missed: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Carnival! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find rides and games to entertain toddlers to teenagers, brought by EK Fernandez. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get closer to Disneyland on Kauai than this. Look for ride savings with the Saturday wristband special and discounted ride pricing on Sunday.

See What Grows on the Garden Island The Farm Fair is organized by farmers. Here you can introduce your child to exotic tropical fruits and vegetables from atemoya to vanilla and check out the bonsai and tropical flowers in the Exhibit tent. Visit the Master Gardeners tent in the livestock area to pick up starts for your family garden.

Meet a Farm Animal and Visit the 4-H Petting Zoo Each year 4-H youth raise

livestock for the Farm Fair, bringing steer, hog or lamb for show and auction, along with chicks for sale. The 4-H petting zoo helps younger keiki experience smaller animals up close, like bunnies, chicks, lambs and more. View website for schedule.

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Look for Keiki Entertainment and Sign up for a Contest Get into the

act onstage with the KIUC Keiki Talent Show and the HMSA Happy Healthy Keiki Parade on Saturday - register in advance on Fair website. No advance registration is needed for the GEICO Games - just drop in and volunteer! Or raise your hand for the Tina Marie hypnotist show.

Enjoy Fair Foods and a Healthy Kauai Grown Item or Two Indulging in

malasadas, cotton candy and flying saucers are part of the fun. You’ll also find fresh choices like fruit cup, li hing mui apples and grilled steak or chicken. Look for the Kauai Grown sampling activities such as the Kauai Cattleman’s Association beef tasting on Friday night.

Helpful Tips for Parents

Changing station

Hand washing

Stroller parking

Lost & Found

In Case of Lost Child

Pick up a Kauai Grown treat or keiki t shirt at the Kauai Grown tent

Meet the growers and product producers of Kauai Grown products, and pick up a Kauai Grown bag or cute logo wear for keiki. This can also be a good place to pick up a healthy Kauai Grown snack or take something home. Check the Fair schedule at kauaifarmfair.org for a full list of programs and activities. Or email info@kauaifarmfair.org.

Kauai Family Magazine Keiki Cover Search Don’t miss the chance to enter your child in this year’s Kauai Family Magazine Keiki Cover Search Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm. Cover Winn er

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Fair changing station is located between the stadium restrooms, look for the sign. This can also be a more private place for nursing.

Don’t forget to wash hands regularly. In addition to the sinks at restrooms and petting zoo, you can also hand sanitizers at food booths and eating tents.

Strollers are requested to park outside the petting zoo, there is a parking area adjoining. Avoid bringing food, bottles, soothers, or sippy cups inside the petting zoo area.

Every year items from sunglasses to phones are brought to the lost & found at the information booth (across from the Malasada booth at the entrance of the commercial tent). This is also a meeting point for any lost children.

Immediately report a lost child to the nearest security guard or police, or visit the information booth where announcements can be made for children 13 and under. Please keep your child close and provide them with your contact number in case of separation.

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Fun Keiki Activities YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Fall Camp

Fall Critter Camp

Details: Critter Camp offers dog training; art and crafts; guest speakers; games; outdoor activities and socializing with shelter cats and dogs. Date: October 6th-10th Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Ages: 7 – 12 years old. Cost: Register for one day, multiple days, or the entire week. Cost per day is $30/per day. Cost for the week is $150. Contact: Jonny Fisher 632-0610 ext. 103 Visit www.kauaihumane.org to download an application

This is a five day camp for girls to participate in activities that are creative, fun and encourage physical activity, communication, teamwork, responsibility and healthy relationships. Age: Girls 11-15

Girlz Tech Girlz Live Program This girl’s program is designed to strengthen confidence, courage, and communication skills. Ages: Girls 9-15 Contact: ywcakauai.org for more information or call the YWCA of Kaua`i at 808-245-5959.

A competitive swim team dedicated to physical fitness and the joy of swimming. Our only requirement is to be able to swim one length and smile!

K-PAL YOUTH CENTER ACTIVITIES JIU-JITSU (Ages 5-18) WRESTLING (Ages 5-18) BOXING (Ages 5-18) Cost: $20 per activity. Scholarships are available. Location: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapa`a Contact: mozaki@kauai.gov or call Officer Ozaki at 652-6999

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Dates/Times: Mon. to Fri., 3:30 pm to 6:00 p.m. Location: YMCA Ohana Pool Puhi and Waimea County Pool Cost: Membership to YMCA $30 (athlete only) Swim Kaua`i dues range from $40/75 per month. Contact: Kathleen Littlefield at 652-1385 www.swimkauai.com kathleenlittlefieldnz@gmail.com

Boys & Girls Club Waimea Outreach Excursions, Swimming and FUN! Dates: October 6th - 10th Times: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Cost: $50 Bring your own lunch! Snacks are provided. First come, first serve basis Contact: Auntie Bernie at 346-4683

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The Culture of The Schools

by Robert Springer Head of School

Island School

In broad strokes a school has three main instructional categories: (1) classroom lessons, (2) public activities/presentations, and (3) character building. The three intersect and form the culture of an institution. This may be seen in the interactions and conversations within and among the people of the institution. Classroom lessons should have seriousness of purpose and a healthy give-and-take between students and the teacher and among the students themselves. The tone should be comfortable yet focused. The learning should be challenging and progressive. In classes, new knowledge and skills are acquired, and a sense of curiosity and discovery should prevail. Public activities/presentations provide opportunities for students to showcase their skills, from athletics and various academic competitions to artistic performances, drama, and debates, such as Mock Trial. Preparation of the students should be thorough, and their performances should reflect poise, a sense of confidence, and a polish that comes from well organized practices and a desire for excellence. Character building includes the development of pride in the school and

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the standards it promotes. At Island School, students at all three divisions are elected to governing bodies through which they plan activities and carry them out. These include assemblies, pep rallies, dances, and any number of co- and extra-curricular events. In addition, middle and high-school classes go on retreats where students study the Student/Parent Handbooks and set goals for the year. Also, morning meetings are held at all three divisions where announcements are made and special activities promote school spirit. At Island school the three major special events – Art Day, the Birthday Celebration, and May Day – are unique experiences through which the entire Island school community comes together in ways that foster cohesion and identification.

This is by way of saying that a school’s culture is a reflection of the collective awareness of the school’s values. How these are communicated matters. It is the combination of all elements that are embedded in a school’s intentions and activities that create feelings and energies that are the school’s culture.

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Fifth grade students invited to attend water education festival on Sept. 18 By Kim Tamaoka Public Relations Specialist, Kauai Department of Water The Kauai Department of Water (DOW) is inviting all fifth grade classes to attend its 11th Annual Make a Splash with Project WET water festival at the Pua Loke Arboretum on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. The Make a Splash with Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) water festival brings together parents, students, teachers, government resource agencies, and enthusiasts of all kinds for a common cause: to raise awareness of the need for water education and conservation, as well as to draw attention to the vital role this precious resource plays in our everyday lives. Students will have an opportunity to

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participate in dynamic hands-on activities, games and educational exhibits and learn how this critical natural resource affects water-dependent activities like agriculture, recreation, the local industry and wildlife habitats. Students will leave the event with a better perspective on how they can contribute to waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wise use and protection. It will be a fun and educational day for everyone. There is no registration fee to attend this festival, but reservations are required for scheduling. To register a fifth grade class for this event, please call Kim Tamaoka at 245-5455 or email ktamaoka@kauaiwater.org.

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Article Title Dr. Jim Raelson is moving!…

he will be closing his practice in Waimea September 30, 2014 and starting a new practice in Kalaheo called Malama Na Keiki O Kauai. Seeing patients starting October 1st, 2014.

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A new kind of health care Dr. Jim Raelson, guest contributor to Kauai Babies and pediatrician in Waimea has been busy moving his pediatric practice and starting a new office and child health and wellness center in Kalaheo. We caught up with Dr. Raelson recently to ask what he is up to.

So what’s all this about starting a new pediatric practice in Kalaheo?

So what is Malama Na Keiki O Kauai?

Crazy, Exciting and Challenging! People who know me wonder why I’m not retiring and living on my boat by now but I still have a deep passion for working with families and children.

Well, Caring for the children of Kauai; it’s the home of my new practice but it’s also a vision I have of creating a place that focuses on helping the children of Kauai and their parents to be as healthy as

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possible. This involves much more that seeing the doctor when their child is sick; it means providing education, healthy activities, and helping parents access the best services on the Island. What do you see as the needs families have on Kauai in raising their children? I have worked for almost 10 years with families on Kauai and I have learned 2 things. 1. Despite our beautiful surroundings parents here face significant challenges in keeping their children healthy and 2. We really are a small isolated rural place when it comes to health care and resources for families. But what we do have to makeup for these challenges is an incredible sense of community and Ohanna to support families. I have the privilege to work with some very special families with very special children who face very difficult and serious medical challenges on Kauai. Most of these parents at some point have had to decide whether they should or can continue to live on Kauai or move to Oahu or maybe Los Angeles to get better care or more services for their child. They feel they have to decide between loss of their home, culture, extended family, jobs and financial security and what’s best for their child. As a pediatrician, I know it takes much more that specialists and advanced level medical care for a child with a serious or chronic health

problem to do well. A child is only as healthy as his family; a family is only as healthy as it’s community. These children do so much better in their homes, extended family and community; their lives are not ruled by their problem. Our challenge as a community is how to support these families and children on Kauai by many people working together to each bring their part of what the family needs. It has been a tremendous experience for me to be part of this Ohanna response for some of our special children that has allowed these families to stay on Kauai. What’s true for our families and children facing serious challenges is true for all our families facing the everyday or less severe challenges that affect our kid’s health. You talk of Malama Na Keiki O Kauai as a home for a child’s health care, what do you mean by that? We are at the beginning of a revolution in health care in America. We have the best health care in the world for treating illness and disease but are way down the list in wellness and prevention. We also spend 5 times more than any other country per person in America. The Affordable Care Act, government, insurance companies are all pushing for better prevention and higher quality primary care. One part of this is something called the patient centered medical home; Malama Na Keiki O Kauai is a patient centered (Continued on next page)

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medical home. The concept is that your child has many different needs at various times to achieve wellness. Those needs may include dental care, specialists visits, academic concerns, emotional and behavioral problems along with sickness and prevention visits. We wont provide all those services under our small roof but what we will do is look at your child as a whole and address all these needs. If we don’t provide the service ourselves we will be the place to help you get the help your child needs. A one stop shop kind of place. And we will stay involved with your child when they see other specialists and providers; coordinating the care they need. Just like when you are at home , we want you to feel that level of comfort when you come to Malama Na Keiki O Kauai. What extra special services will you provide? One of the most important things a mom can do for her baby is to breastfeed. The benefits of breastfeeding are real and huge.

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95% of moms can breastfeed and on Kauai almost 90% plan on breastfeeding. Unfortunately many mom’s don’t realize this goal which can be a great loss to both mom and baby. With the right support and help this doesn’t have to be. In partnership with Sammee Albano IBCLC, Malama Na Keiki O Kauai will have two IBCLC lactation consultants. We will provide prenatal education, in-hospital and in home newborn lactation support and access to supplies and pumps. This is a service that will be available to any mom not just those bringing their child to our office. But again, it’s not just us, we will link to support groups for breastfeeding moms in the greater Kauai community. You mention education? Nutrition is probably the biggest foundation of good health; nutrition counseling will be part of every thing we do. A mom starts feeding her baby the moment the baby is conceived. We will offer prenatal nutrition and healthy pregnancy classes as well as education directed toward infants toddlers and children. Again, just talking about nutrition isn’t enough, families here face challenges in finding affordable healthy food that is free of pesticides and toxins. We will try to guide families to good resources on the island. Our education efforts will also focus on healthy lifestyle and parenting concerns like sleep problems and toddler behaviors. We also have some fun things in the works like infant massage, mom’s and kids yoga, and new mother’s coffee and tea time. We kind of want it to

be a mother baby hangout! For today’s busy moms, education has to be available several ways; at the time of visits, maybe group classes, but also individualized online. How will you use new technology and online resources? We will make heavy use of a new thing called the patient portal. We all nowadays live in a digital connected world. If Malama Na Keiki O Kauai is your child’s medical home then the patient portal is the front door. Online, parents will interact with us in many different ways. Parents will be able to access their child’s electronic record from anywhere, privately. Imagine being on a trip to the mainland and being able to pull up your child’s health record, allergy history, medication history on your smartphone. Parents will be able to communicate with us this way to request appointments, ask for advice, get vaccine records, request and have sent to them sport’s physical, school physicals all from their home, tablet or smartphone. More than that, the

portal will be a place to get health education specific to their child’s needs, in written or video format. Coming soon, parents will be actually able to schedule their own appointments. New patients will register with the practice this way. We will send health questionnaires and developmental surveys to you to complete at home before coming in for appointments through the portal. This will all allow a new level of partnership and involvement in your child’s health care. We will still be real people however! We will still have a phone for talking to people when that is more appropriate, for the kupuna or if the parent prefers. Sounds Exciting! How do people get started? Easy! Visit us at www.malamanakeikiokauai.com to learn more or get connected. Also you can call 808-353-3953. Come join us for some fun at our Open House on Sunday October 5th, 2014 1 to 4 p.m., 2469-C Puu Rd., Kalaheo, HI 96741; food, games, music. Check us out!

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by Ted Akira Chihara We live on an island surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Kauai is one of the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai is the most beautiful and wettest of the Hawaiian Islands. We must be eternally vigilant when we venture into the ocean or the fresh water rivers and ponds. When my children were young: Tobi was about 5 years old and Tyler was about 2 years old, Paula, my wife, decided to go down the hill to Kalapaki Beach. It was a 5 minute drive down Rice Street from our home in Lihue. It was a beautiful sunny day. The Temperature was in the low eighties. The water in Kalapaki Bay was clear and blue. Turtles swam all around the Bay. The surf was small-1 to 2 feet. The trade winds were calm- 5 to 10 knots.

could the kids be in danger? What is happening? Paula ran to the kids. She stepped off into the same drop off or hole and fell. She swam to the kids who were now about 50 feet off of the sand. The kids were screaming and swallowing water. Paula made a decision: “ I can only save one of my children.” She grabbed Tyler and swam to shore. Tobi was able to “dog paddle” and get air by lifting her head out of the water. Paula got Tyler to shore and turned to get Tobi. An elderly tourist couple just happened to be walking on the sand. They saw Paula rescue Tyler. The elderly man waded and swam out to rescue Tobi. Thank you Jesus! The kids were emotionally traumatized by the experience. They were exhausted and withdrawn. Paula called me and I rushed home. I held my children in my arms.

After that experience, we decided to waterproof our children. We enrolled them in swimming lessons. The kids learned to love the ocean because they felt safe and strong.

Tobi and Tyler started walking and wading in the shore break at the western corner of the Bay, where the sea wall ends on the sandy beach fronting the hotel. Suddenly, the depth of the water went from 6 inches to 3 feet, with a current from the stream which ran eastward, parallel to the shoreline. Tobi and Tyler were literally swept down into the water and parallel to the beach. They were drowning in a matter of seconds. Paula couldn’t believe her eyes. How

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After that experience, we decided to waterproof our children. We enrolled them in swimming lessons. The kids learned to love the ocean because they felt safe and strong. They became more compassionate because they were able to overcome their fear of the water. Please teach your children and grandchildren to swim!

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My son suffered a concussion 2 weeks ago playing Pop Warner football, is it OK for him to go back to play?

The sad reports of permanent brain damage in professional football players has led to all of us being more careful about concussions. A concussion is a brain injury; the delicate brain has been slammed against the inside of the skull.

There is usually some element of brain tissue edema. Concussions can vary in severity and are graded 1 to 3 based on symptoms. Concussion symptoms include headache, confusion, drowsiness, memory loss, irritability, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, feeling “out of it” and in more severe cases; vomiting, loss of consciousness, and disorientation. Any child with a more severe or grade 3 concussions should go to the ER immediately. No child with a concussion should ever return to play the same day. Your child’s doctor should evaluate less severe concussions the next day. Guidelines have been developed by expert organizations to guide doctors, coaches, and schools in deciding when a child can return to their sport. A child should first have 24 to 48 hours of cognitive and physical rest. Cognitive rest means no homework, no intense videos, no games. After 24 hours the child with no symptoms the child can return to school and normal light daily activities. After another 24 hours of no symptoms while going to school the doctor can clear the child to begin 6 step gradual return to full sport participation. Each step is more intense physically, the child is allowed to progress to the next step if she or he has no symptoms for 24 hours; if symptoms return then the child goes back a step. Most children recover this way in 7 to 10 days so your child may be okay but really needs to be cleared by your doctor and this step program.

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I have found our coaches on Kauai to be very knowledgeable and well trained in concussion management. Also, some general rules are 2 concussions in one season means no further play that season; a 3rd concussion may require sitting out for a year. A severe concussion means the player is out for the season and 2 severe concussions might lead a parent to take their child out of contact sports.

My girl wants to play soccer but every time she runs hard she coughs and gets easily winded, she had asthma when she was younger, wouldn’t it be better for her to not play?

Asthma unfortunately affects 18.6% of children in Hawaii; almost 1 in 5! Asthma changes as your child grows older and often children who wheezed with colds when little develops exercise asthma in middle school. But remember: take control of your asthma don’t let asthma take control of you! Exercise is very important for your child, it helps build lung capacity and decrease the effects of asthma. Fortunately there are safe effective medications your child can take and still play sports. In the last 5 Olympics, 8% of athletes had asthma, many of them in running and endurance sports. They took control of their asthma and didn’t let it slow them down. See her doctor soon and get her into soccer!

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Kaua`i Adult Day Health Care Center

Enhancing & Enriching Lives

Walking into the social hall at the Lihue Christian Church, you would be surprised to see a large group of spirited kupunas laughing and cheering their team on as they have fun playing relay games such as String the Beads, Pass the Golf Ball, or Do You Hear What I Hear? At this place, age does not matter, competitiveness is still in their blood and they want their team to WIN!!! Or, in another room, Mrs. Kobashigawa, Mrs. Costa, and Mrs. Bonilla are talking stories while painting or cutting out stencil letters for a special event banner or adding final touches

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to their art or craft projects. This is a typical day at the Kauai Adult Day Health Center, owned and operated by Ohana Pacific Management Company and staffed by compassionate and supportive staff who care for and lead fun activities Monday through Friday in a safe, happy and protective environment. Activity Coordinator, Pacita McDermott schedules her time planning, and scheduling fun activities and excursions to various points of interest on the island with the assistance of the other day health staff. A variety of activities such as Bingo, Joker-Eno, arts & crafts, entertainment from various senior center groups, flower arranging classes and much, much more are led by experienced and caring staff. This is a place where they are able to pursue special interests, develop new friendships, and be introduced to new hobbies. She also involves the clients in a monthly Family Council meeting to provide the opportunity to express their concerns, to contribute ideas or to make recommendations regarding the activity program. Most recently, the

by Caryn Sakahashi council members suggested having a May Day program consisting of a king and queen and a royal court. So, with the coordination of creative staff, they started painting decorations, and made ti leaf leis. Husband and wife, Frank and Beatrice Bonilla were voted as May Day King and Queen 2014, and representatives were chosen for each island. Entertainment was provided by the Lihue Senior Center Ukulele Group program, however caring and which brought smiles to the clients and monitoring their physical needs are followed by ono Hawaiian food. Family just as critical. Robbin Matsuyama, members and friends were excited the Registered Nurse at the center to see their loved ones participate in monitors each of the clients by doing such an awesome event. By planning a blood pressures and body weights well-rounded and stimulating program on a monthly basis. Each client who is of recreational and social activities and enrolled in the program seeing the smiles on the has an individualized care Offering choices, clients and family faces, plan designed by core Pacita adds, “I feel so giving opportunities staff to meet their needs blessed that I am able for decision making, and interests to enhance to make a positive and their quality of life and to encouraging meaningful difference assist them in reaching independence and personal goals. and to restore a sense of self-worth and dignity at active participation Caregivers, such as Mrs. this time in their lives.” are basic elements of Harriet Akina knows Providing mental firsthand about the our program. stimulation and need for respite as she socialization throughout cares for her husband, the day is an integral part of the Glenn who has dementia. Hesitant, at first to enroll Glenn into the program, she was encouraged and supported by her daughter to enroll Glenn into the program. He started as a part-time client attending 3 days a week, but has since come to attend full time. Harriet sums it by stating, “The Kauai Adult Day Health Center has given me peace of mind, knowing that I’m leaving my husband in a loving and caring environment. It’s a win-win situation, Glenn benefits by remaining socially active and I get to regroup physically, mentally, and emotionally. At a time when hope was disappearing, the center allowed normalcy to return to my life.”

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Congratulations! 2014 BIG BROTHERS of Kaua’i Mentor and BROTHER OF THE YEAR

Darren Sagucio! Big Brother Darren with Little Brother Benjamin is awarded 2014 Kauai School-Based Big Brother of the Year Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai recently awarded Darren Sagucio as the 2014 Kauai School-Based Big Brother of the Year, a well-deserved title. In partnership with Aloha Shoyu, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i also presented Darren with a $500 scholarship for school. Big Brother Darren has been matched with Little Brother, Benjamin, at Kekaha Elementary for the past two years. When asked why he felt compelled to become a mentor, Darren responded, “I have witnessed the amount of youth that need someone to encourage, believe in them and give them hope, and I want to be that for someone else. I would be happy knowing that my presence in that child’s life made a difference.”

With Darren graduating and their match ending, Little Brother Benjamin shared that what he’ll miss most about his Big Brother is “his heart.” Every time he walked into Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai’s afterschool mentoring program, Darren “high-fived” ALL of the “Littles” and always arrived with a positive attitude. In fact, he often brought his guitar to program and sang songs with the other children and mentors. Darren was also very involved in his school and was part of the Waimea High School’s Jr. ROTC Program. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i is proud to recognize this outstanding young man as our 2014 Kauai School-Based Big Brother of the Year!

Don’t wait another minute to make a difference like Darren, volunteer today and see how your life can also be changed by this unique experience. Or, if you know a child that could benefit from spending time with a caring mentor please give us a call at (808) 631-8642. Hurry…spaces are limited!

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Keeping our Kupuna Healthy, Independent and at Home!

The Kaua’i County Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) serves the community with information, resources and services. It’s the County’s leading agency on aging and the designated Aging and Disability Resource Center (Kaua’i ADRC), your one stop shop for long term health care information and resources. AEA assists older adults, people of all ages with disabilities, family caregivers, and people who are planning for their future long term health care needs. Services include t Information and Referral Assistance to help you learn about the different programs and services and navigate through the long term health care and social service systems. t Assist with applications for public benefits such as Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. t Assist with coordinating in-home services for those who reside at home

but need a little help to maintain their independence. These services range from meal delivery, transportation, personal care, homemaker, adult day care, and other in-home options that offer assistance to the family caregivers. To promote good health, AEA offers Healthy Aging and Wellness Programs t Better Choices, Better Health: a series of six weekly classes. Learn helpful tools and techniques to better manage your health. t Enhance Fitnesss: a physical activity program to help you with balance, flexibility and overall strength. Programs are offered in Lihue, Kapaa, Kilauea, Kaumakani, Kekaha, Koloa and Waimea. t ,BVBAJ 3471, a Volunteer program for active seniors and retirees to give back to the community. RSVP volunteers can be found in schools, hospitals, community centers, libraries and visiting homebound seniors.

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Senior Activities & Programs

Senior Fun Day This is an awesome event where seniors from all neighborhood centers throughout the island get together to play games, enjoy live entertainment, and build stronger relationships with each other. Date: September 5th, 2014 Location: Lydgate

Healthy Aging & Wellness Programs Upcoming Events Sept. 19

Elder Law Day Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Kauai

Sept. 26

Health & Wellness Fair County of Kauai Life Choices Kauai, Mayor’s Office

Oct 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Part D Enrollment County of Kaua’i AEA Oct. 29 (tentatively):

Oct. 30

PrimeTime Wellness Fair First Hawaiian Bank Na Keiki Aloha O Na ‘Ohana Conference Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center

Oct. (TBD): Caregiver Training Workshops Alzheimer’s Association & Kauai Community College For services or more information call 241-4470 or visit kauaiadrc.org

Arts & Craft Food & Entertainment Fair

Every year, the seniors from all neighborhood centers throughout the island look forward to showing off all of their skills including: cooking, sewing, singing, dancing, and many others. This event is a great opportunity for our community to see and experience what our seniors can create. Date: October 25th, 2014 Location: Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall

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Senior Programs

Classes and activities are scheduled at community neighborhood centers throughout the island.

Some of the classes available include: art, aquatics, ukulele, hula, bonsai, cultural dances, exercise, hanafuda, weaving, quilting, line dance, sewing, crafts, and painting. If you are interested in joining our senior program contact the Neighborhood Center closest to you. Kekaha NC 337-1671 Waimea NC 338-1122 Kaumakani NC 335-5770 HanapƝpƝ NC 335-3731 KalƗheo NC 332-9770 Kǀloa NC 742-1313 LƯhu`e NC 241-6857 Kapa`a NC 822-1931 KƯlauea NC 828-1421

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EBT Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market E.B.T. shoppers now have access at 5 County Sunshine Farmers Markets to find farm fresh fruits and vegetables for the family. For more information: To find out more, visit www.malamakauai.org or call Sasha Figueira at 652-4823, email sasha@malamakauai.org

Market Schedule

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Kapaa

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The Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i offers FREE legal services to seniors 60 years old or over. Services provided:

Simple Wills Powers of Attorney Adoptions Guardianships Divorce Debt collections Consumer Frauds Tax Issues Advance Health Care Directives Assistance with applying & preserving Housing and Public Benefits To apply for our free Legal Assistance for Seniors program, contact

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OPMC Senior Resource & Health Expo

Not only is the 65 and older age group the fastest growing sector of the U.S. population, Kauai has the highest percentage of this age group in the state of Hawaii. Currently at 16.1 percent of Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, if trends continue as expected, the 65 and older age group will continue to outpace total population growth. We are living longer. There is a growing need for health services specific to this population. Moreover, there is a demand for communities to offer a link between consumers and providers. With coordination by Ohana Pacific Management Company (OPMC) personnel, the OPMC Senior Resource & Health Expo had its initial launch at Sun Village, a senior condo complex in Lihue.

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have meaningful and private conversations about intimate health concerns, where they may otherwise not have felt comfortable in a crowded and noisy expo hall. In addition to providing a link, this gathering also encouraged networking within the community, thereby strengthening the value of products and services. Like George Eliot said, “What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?” 'PS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO BCPVU -JWJOH UIF Ohana Spirit through the OPMC family of facilities, visit www.OhanaPacific.com.

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Many children and teens today are under extreme pressure to perform well in school and be productive members of their families and society. They are overscheduled and constantly on the go. Pressure from parents, friends, and peers and from within can become overwhelming and stressful. Compounding the stresses of their academic, sports, and social lives, children may be affected by many things out of their control. Their parents may be experiencing financial and work tensions or separation or divorce. Life can be especially stressful during adolescence for children and parents when youth are undergoing major physical and emotional changes during puberty. Importance Of Building Resilience Stress that is not dealt with in a healthy way has the potential to damage physical health and psychological well-being. That is why it’s important for parents to help their children and teens develop strengths, acquire skills to cope, recover from hardships, and be prepared for future challenges. Children need to be resilient to succeed in life.

The 7 Cs Of Resilience Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP, offers parents guidelines to help their children recognize their abilities and inner resources—ways to help their children build resilience. Dr Ginsburg has identified 7 Cs of resilience, recognizing that “resilience isn’t a simple, one-part entity.”

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Freddie’s Legacy Continues We’ll miss you Freddie! As Carol Curran’s beloved companion, Freddie personified the faithful soul mate. He was a cheerful and enthusiastic friend to everyone. His namesake, Freddie’s Dog Park at Kauai Humane Society, is a kind and generous tribute to this lucky little dog. Freddie’s legacy continues to enrich so many lives, both canine and human, on Kauai. We’ll miss you Freddie! By Becky Gagnon

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Betta Tips to Teach The Kids Pets Need Dental Care Too! Importance of Pet Identification Freddie’s Legacy

Photo: Rhye’s Photography; Kishyah, age 8 with her fish named Flame

Kaua`i Pets Betta Tips to Teach the Kids. One of the most anticipated rites of passage as a child is the day mom and dad let you get your own pet. Although some kids aim high and ask for the puppy or pony, discerning parents are all too aware that the responsibility of a pet is something a kid may not be as ready for as they think.

One fish in particular seems to be the gateway pet: the Betta fish. Bettas are very curious fish, and will often watch what is going on outside their bowl with great interest. The Betta fish is a freshwater fish that is native to the rice paddies of Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia. They display dazzling colors of red, blue, turquoise, green, and pink, and can be iridescent. The fin varies from wild, long fringe to perfectly half-moon shaped. A Betta fish is easy to care for, but can offer much in the way of appreciation for life in all its forms! Kauai Bettas, can be found most Saturday mornings at the KCC Community Market.

But it is important for children to start learning responsibility on some level, and a popular means of doing this has been by introducing fish into the household.

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Pets Need Dental Care, Too!

By Scott Sims, DVM

Does your Pet have Bad Breath?

Bad breath isn’t just unpleasant- it can be unhealthy Most of us brush our teeth at least once or twice a day, but our pets … well they aren’t very good at taking care of their teeth without our help. There is no question that good dental care provides a whole collection of benefits to your pet, as well as to you. Poor dental care results in tartar buildup on the teeth and causes gingivitis which is defined as inflammation of the gums around the teeth. This inflammation results in the breakdown of the barrier that keeps the bacteria from the mouth out of the underlying bone and the blood. When bacteria from the mouth invade the bone it can cause serious infections which can result in tooth loosening and loss, or even osteomyelitis (bone infection) of the bones of the jaw and face which in rare instances can be fatal. Bacteria that get into the blood stream tend to settle out on the valves of the heart causing heart murmurs and congestive heart failure. The nasty little bugs also like to settle in the kidneys where they can cause kidney failure. Q. All that being said, what should you do to make sure your pet’s mouth is healthy? A. Regular scaling of the teeth, either using manual or ultrasonic equipment will really help. Legally this is considered surgery and can only be done by a licensed veterinarian or by a veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a vet. Even so there are lay people who do clean small animal’s teeth and as long as they do a good job I personally don’t have a problem with it.

under some sort of sedation/anesthetic. While scaling isn’t particularly painful it is unpleasant to get down deep under the gums and that’s the most important part of the procedure. Since only veterinarians can use sedatives and anesthetics, it is my opinion that most of the time dentals should be done by vets because the drugs allow the job to be done much more thoroughly. After your pets teeth are cleaned well you can do a lot to keep them clean and postpone needing to have them done again. You can teach almost any dog or cat to allow you to brush their teeth. Use a soft bristle brush (you should do the same on your own teeth). There are special brushes for dogs and cats, including some that fit over your fingertip, but a human brush can be used. The toothpaste can be anything from human paste to special meat flavored paste to just plain baking soda in water. It’s really the mechanics of brushing that’s most important. It takes a little over 24 hours for plaque to form and stick to teeth so you do need to brush at least once a day. Once the plaque has hardened and stuck to the enamel no amount of brushing will get it to come off. Remember that if you’re just getting your pet and they’re youngsters start training them early. It’s a lot easier. One last note and this is really important. If your pet won’t let you brush their teeth don’t force it. They might bite and clean teeth are just not worth getting bitten over. If they’re bad take them in and get them worked on by a professional.

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Importance of Pet Identification By Penney Cistaro, Executive Director, Kauai Humane Society Do you think it’s important that of lost pets do not return home without proper identification; a startling national your dog or cat companion wears statistic that has relevance for all of us an identification tag? Research shows local animal lovers and that the overwhelming HE’D BE our animal companions majority of pet owners as well. If you are responded yes; it is WITHOUT YOU worried about the risks important for dogs and Less than 2% of lost cats make it of your cat wearing a cats to wear pet ID tags; home. Even indoor collar (choking, getting however, only about cats are at risk the collar caught on one third of the research something,); we recommend “breakaway” respondents said that their own pet collars. Provide your companion the always wears them. Every animal welfare ticket home; purchase a collar and attach professional including the Kauai Humane a license (for both dogs and cats) and Society recommends having two forms identification tags in addition to having of pet ID for your dog or cat; an internal your pet’s microchip procedure done microchip and an external pet collar with as soon as possible. KHS offers animal current license and/or ID tags. Why is this microchip services for a nominal cost of so critical, even for our indoor feline and $10, visit our website: www.kauaihumane. canine friends? Accidents happen; pets org for more information. Help us get can escape. Identification is your dog or cat’s ticket home…literally. More than 90% them home safely!

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10 Ways Your Co-op is Working to Get Kaua‘i Off Oil 1. Building Koloa Solar This 12 megawatt array owned by KIUC will provide 5 percent of Kaua‘i’s energy and replace 1.7 million gallons of oil annually.

2. Buying Clean Energy We buy clean power from suppliers like the McBryde solar array at Port Allen and Gay & Robinson’s hydroelectric plant at Olokele.

3. Substituting Trees for Oil When the Green Energy biomass plant is finished this year, it will use locally grown trees for fuel to provide 12 percent of Kaua‘i’s energy.

4. Encouraging Rooftop Solar 2,100 rooftop PV systems reduce our need to burn oil. And KIUC offers $1,000 rebates to customers who install solar water heaters.

5. Building Anahola Solar This 12 megawatt array owned by KIUC will provide enough energy for 4,000 homes. It will also reduce CO2 emissions by 18,000 tons per year.

6. Capturing the Sun KIUC is an innovator in the use of batteries to store energy. We’re looking for even more ways to capture daytime solar energy and use it at night.

Our goal is to cut the average residential bill by at least 10 percent and use renewables to meet at least 50 percent of Kaua‘i’s energy needs. With your help, we’re getting there.

Learn more about our progress in getting off oil at kiuc.coop/10ways. KIUC is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

7. Expanding Hydropower Using water to turn a turbine is the oldest way of generating electricity on Kaua`i and represents 8 percent of the energy produced annually. We’re studying projects that could provide cheap power for the next 100 years.

8. Designing a Smart Grid The smart grid gives you tools to lower your energy use. It also helps us integrate renewable energy more efficiently so conventional power plants don’t have to burn oil one minute longer than necessary.

9. Creating Pumped Storage KIUC is developing plans for a system that will use solar power to pump water uphill to a reservoir during the day and then let it rush downhill at night to make electricity.

10. Just Using Less We’re partners in energy efficiency. You’ve cut your electricity use by 10 percent in five years. We distributed nearly 12,000 energy efficient light bulbs and 2,400 appliance rebates in 2013. Our latest project is replacing streetlights with LEDs.

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The following are some of the messages your children may be hearing or feeling on an ongoing basis: Pressure from parents: “Hurry up, finish this, do your homework, try out for the team, audition for the school play, clean up your room, do your best, stay out of trouble, make more friends, don’t drink or do drugs...” Pressure from friends and peers: “Be cool, try this, show us you aren’t a loser, don’t hang out with those dorks...” Pressure from within: “I need to lose weight, wear the right clothes and shoes, get a tattoo, show my parents I’m not a baby and can do what my friends do; I need to play a sport to be cool; I’m not a success unless I come in first place; I’m such a loser for failing that test...”

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Hawaii Ocean Education (HOE)

Aloha again, readers of our precious Kauai Family Magazine.

that already! It Monty Downs will be teaching President Kaua`i Lifeguard Association surf instructors and charter boat skippers (and others) how to legally and safely work in the surf instructor business or in the charter boat business. Similarly with other aspects of the aquatic recreation industry.

This issue’s ocean safety article is proud to announce a major step forward in Ocean Safety statewide. And I’ll end the suspense right now, here is the announcement (trumpets please): There will be courses, at our Statewide Community Colleges, which will provide This college-level and formal instruction a broad based and fundamental has been a long-held dream of Jim education for those who want to be Howe, City and County of Honolulu involved in the aquatic recreation Ocean Safety Supervisor, and he gets industry. (By the way, did you know that the credit as the relentless driving force. this industry is as financially significant to A key player in bringing the dream Hawaii as is golf? But, it has huge safety to fruition has been Ian Masterson, issues which the golf renowned Lecturer on industry does not have There will be courses, Hawaiian Anthropology – and this is the reason and Oceanography at at our Statewide that careful education Windward Community Community Colleges, College. The dream is to is critical). have the courses offered which will provide The first course, June on a regular basis at ALL 21 – 23 at Windward a broad based of Hawaii’s Community Community College, and fundamental Colleges. (On Oahu, will have been held education for those Windward CC, Leeward by the time you read CC, Kapiolani CC, and who want to be this. Dates for future Honolulu CC. Maybe courses, including at our involved in the even one day at UH own Kauai Community aquatic recreation Manoa. Also at Kauai College, are yet to be CC, Maui CC, and Hawaii industry determined. (Big Island) CC. Here on Courses will include: Ocean Safety Kauai, Cheryl Fujii has been the go-to Technician (which will include information person for setting up the KCC course(s). about Laws and Regulations, rescue As far as the nuts and bolts of who will and safety techniques, CPR and AED be teaching: Kauai’s own Pat Durkin certification); JetSki Training (again, Laws and retired Honolulu Firefighter and and Regulations and rescue techniques); legendary Beach Guide author John Boating Safety Training; and Seamanship Clark will be teaching the Ocean Safety skills (small craft safety and handling). Technician courses. Oahu Lifeguard Please understand: The courses won’t legends Melvin Pu’u and Terry Ahue pretend to be teaching surfers how to will be teaching the Jetski Training surf or boaters how to drive, they know

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HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE. course. Faculty for the Boating Safety and Seamanship courses are to be determined. Pat, in my interview with him, has told me that his and John’s course will include information about State and County Rules and Regulations; First Aid and CPR and AED training and certification; Techniques for how to rescue somebody without yourself getting injured; Environmental and Cultural impact of the Aquatic Recreation Industry. Hey, I’m gonna find 3 days off when the course comes to Kauai and I’ll be there myself! In fact the more people who aren’t necessarily planning to go into the aquatic recreation industry and who take this course, then the overall beach guardianship and force multiplier ramifications of the course has the potential to make our beaches and ocean much safer. Further information regarding this very exciting new development were discussed at our 2014 Statewide Ocean

Safety Conference, held July 30 & 31 at the Kauai Marriott @ Kalapaki. There were other terrific speakers, including the keynote speech by one of the fathers of modern Lifesaving (and now Willie Nelson lookalike) Robert Burnside. Yours truly and Branch Lotspeich talked about Rescue Tube programs Statewide; our beloved Gina Kaulukukui spoke about grief Counseling in ocean safety tragedies; Sean Dahl told us about our new NOAA ocean conditions-dedicated telephone number. Attendees learned a lot from island-by-island reports, The following day (August 1), right on Kalapaki Beach, our Kauai’s Junior Lifeguards will be defending our State Championship and trying to win our 11th in a row before our team heads off to Virginia Beach for this year’s National Championships! Have a terrific and safe late summer and autumn!

FALL 2014

The Dream for the Continuum of Care

An Adolescent Residential Treatment Program for Kauai’s Keiki O Ka Aina Do you know an adolescent with a drug or alcohol problem who really needed help?

bring back her appetite. At times, when somebody offered, she’d take opioids like oxycodone to escape from it all and get a different kind of high. Nani would We know more than a few. be described as having a poly-substance Whether adolescent or adult, an addict use disorder. may require medical, psychiatric, Her family was unaware of her situation psychological and environmental but wondered why she was getting so supports that are critical for returning thin, why she didn’t eat anymore and that individual to health. why she had those scabs (she started Mayor Baptiste recognized the picking her skin, a toxic reaction to debilitating problems of addiction in our methamphetamine). youth, the impact on She had new friends Nani Aloha is a fictitious their families and our community. He also teenager who comes from they didn’t really know. She started hearing knew the limitations of a typical Kauai family. voices, and seeing resources in our state. Her parents were hard people around them Many years ago he lit that they couldn’t working and provided the torch to establish As her problem an adolescent the best they could for see. progressed her treatment center their children. Nani did academic performance and after his sudden well academically, but was dropped, and she passing in 2008, the torch was carried too smart for anyone to became extremely paranoid. The family forward by Mayor tell her what to do; she didn’t understand Carvalho. Yet today, wanted to experiment her swings in mood bringing our keiki and behavior. Chaos residential treatment with everything. She ensued. Was it just for substance use soon became addicted to growing pains? They disorders, is still methamphetamine suspected their a dream. neighbors at the Nani Aloha is a fictitious teenager corner were dealing drugs, but they had who comes from a typical Kauai family. thought their daughter was safe. Her parents were hard working and Nani too had been in denial, provided the best they could for their “I can stop when I want, I don’t have a children. Nani did well academically, problem,” she thought, but the reality but was too smart for anyone to tell her was life was falling apart around her. She what to do; she wanted to experiment had alienated her old friends, started with everything. She soon became stealing things to support her habit, and addicted to methamphetamine, a started sleeping with the drug dealing central nervous system stimulant. She neighbor, driven by the need to get became her own “Dr. Feel Good,” selfdrugs. One day she reluctantly agreed prescribing marijuana to mellow out to seek a professional evaluation with from the meth as well as sometimes to

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her desperate family. She had tried to kill herself and was suffering from depression. The addiction psychiatrist told them that Nani met the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s criteria for placement in a residential treatment setting, “but no residential treatment for adolescents exist on Kauai, and chances for securing a bed for an adolescent girl in Hawaii is more difficult than for boys.” The doctor’s staff called around the few adolescent residential treatment centers in Hawaii, but were told “There’s a waiting list.”

Because of real cases of keiki like Nani, it is our dream that our community rallies and succeeds in bringing this level of care to Kauai. Generous organizations and people have volunteered to pave the way, land is being donated. What can each of us do? Let us do something Kauai, let us take care of our own and bring the residential treatment center to Kauai for our youth. Call your favorite county council member, and ask them for their support too. councilmembers@kauai.gov or call (808) 241-4188.

FALL 2014

Q&A With Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. How Can Local Government Support Families?

How important are strong families to our community?

I think that strong families are the absolute necessary building block for a strong community. Many of the problems we face today stem from the breakdown of our families. Whether it’s drug use, homelessness or domestic violence – many of our families are in critical need of help and intervention. And without a strong foundation to build upon, we as a community struggle to move forward in a meaningful way. For as long as I can remember I’ve been involved efforts to strengthen families – through the State Fatherhood Commission, the anti-drug efforts of the Kawaihau District Leadership Coalition and the Keanuenue Connection, the PTSA’s at my children’s schools. The work is so very important and we ALL must be involved.

What can the county do to help struggling families?

Our Life’s Choices program deals mostly with issues of youth substance abuse, and we are 100% committed to establishing an adolescent treatment and healing center here on Kaua‘i. We must not continue to send our kids away when they get in trouble. Our goal is to provide a healing environment for the entire family. Our Parks and Recreation Department works very hard to offer our keiki access to healthy activities and the opportunity to learn athletic and other lifeskills from adult role models. The County’s Summer Enrichment Program provides affordable childcare for working parents during school breaks. For our Kupuna and their caregivers, the Agency on Elderly Affairs offers a wide range of services. The bottom line is, even though funds are tight we are looking for every opportunity to support our families.

What encouragement can you offer to families on Kaua‘i?

The important thing is to stick together and focus on the positive! I grew up in a singleparent household – my dad did his best to raise four kids while working full-time. My two grandmothers had a huge influence on us. We didn’t have much, but we knew that whatever happened we would face it together. I was the first in my family to go to college, and I never could have achieved that without the love and support of my family. With ‘ohana, anything is possible!

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