The High Street Journal
An Official Publication of the County of Maui
Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life” We are each so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones who are important to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, offer a chance to get to know each other better and offer the precious joys that add spark to our lives. These are special moments and stories as written and provided by employees of the County of Maui. This column is your chance to express gratitude, praise and the simple and abundant joy these experiences have brought you- The blessings of life! Please send submissions to HYPERLINK “mailto:tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov” tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov for inclusion in future issues of the High Street Journal. Births Kurt and Mona-Lisa Castardo welcomed their firstborn, a son named Justice Kaimana Castardo, who was born on December 24, 2012 weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz., and 20 inches in length. Justice will always born on Christmas Eve-no one will forget his birthday, that’s for sure. Justice Castardo Kurt, who works at the Public Works Makawao Highways Baseyard as a Laborer II is so proud about becoming a dad, and he can’t stop beaming with pride when talking about his newborn son. Justice‘s Grandpa is John Prito, District Supervisor II, of the Makawao Highways Baseyard, and this is his fourth grandson he has been blessed with. Erin Wade, husband Ian Wade were blessed with a second son, Kees Wailoa Wade, who was born on November 7, 2012. At the time of birth, Kees weighed in at a very healthy, 9 lbs and 8 oz. Kees, which is pronounced “case”, is named after Erin’s great uncle in the Netherlands. Erin is a Planner V with the Department of Planning, Current Planning Division, Small Town Planner. Erin stated, “Kees has brought joy and a feeling Kees Wade of completeness
to our family. Big brother Kazuo “Kaz” (4 ½ yrs. old) is “over the moon.” Thankfully Kees was another big baby and plenty sturdy to handle all the hugs and kisses showered on him by his big brother. Friend, Wendy Kobayashi of the Department Cordeiro and Sumera (far right) of Public Works their recent wedding and the wish calls Kees the little Michelin Man. them the best of luck. The next Congratulations to Erin, Ian and question to Sheryl: Is it a girl or a Kaz on the wonderful edition to boy? your family. Photo was taken at the hospital after Erin’s c-section, with Emme Cabacungan, Clerk III with big brother Kaz holding Kees, and the Dept. of Parks & Recreation, husband Ian Wade. and boyfriend Andrew Dacanay, are the proud new parents of a Friends and family members beautiful baby gathered at Kahului Community boy, Maohinui Center on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, Kamaleikaupono for a baby shower to honor the ‘o Nu‘uhiwa upcoming birth of a child to Sheryl Dacanay. Baby Sumera and David Cordeiro, both was born employees with the Department Tuesday, Feb. of Parks and Recreation. When the 19th, at 7 lbs. minister went onstage to bless the 10 oz. and 20½ Maohinui food, he announced that before the in. Emme’s Dacanay blessing of the food, he would be dad, David performing a wedding ceremony for Cabacungan, also David and Sheryl. This came as a works for Parks in the Maintenance complete surprise to all those who Division. Emme’s supervisor, were in attendance for the baby Aquatics Chief Marian Feenstra, said shower. Their families and some of “We are so happy for Emme and their closest friends commented Andrew, and while we miss Emme with a smile, “About time!” After madly here at Aquatics, we’re glad the initial shock and surprise wore that baby and parents are all happy off, David and Sheryl were united and healthy!” in holy matrimony and became Mr. and Mrs. David Cordeiro. Todd Richter, Recreational Assistant, David is the son of John L. Buck South District, Dept. of Parks and III, Executive Assistant to Mayor Recreation stated that “living Alan M. Arakawa. We would like to on Maui for 38 years (so far) is a congratulate David and Sheryl on
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