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High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui JULY 2017
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR BLUE ZONES PROJECT IN CENTRAL MAUI! VENDORS SOUGHT FOR FIRST MAUI COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ WELLNESS MARKET MAUI COUNTY RECOGNIZED FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP
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Message from the Mayor.................................................................................... 3 M.D. Minute............................................................................................................. 4 Happenings at the County ............................................................................... 5
PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Lois Whitney Tiffany Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. Rod Antone PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Mapuana Marie Andrade Karen Arakawa Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa Stacia Ash SeaRay Beltran Eva Blumenstein Tamara Farnsworth JoAnn Gascon Jan Inouye-Ogata Sue Kiang Ashley Leahey Tamara Lovato Marcy Martin Brian Nagami Linn Nishikawa Jaime Paa Myles Padron Keith Regan Wendy Stebbins Hana Steel Jacky Takakura
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Vendors sought for first Maui County Employees’ Wellness Market ...................................................................................................................... 7 Keep an eye out for Blue Zones Project in Central Maui ...................... 9 County of Maui Volunteer Center coordinates Storm Drain Volunteer Project ................................................................................................. 10 Maui County recognized for performance measurement leadership ............................................................................................................... 11 Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 12 Explore life at 55! .................................................................................................. 14 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 15 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 16
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, As some of you may know, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital and Lanai Community Hospital are now being operated by Maui Health System as of July 1, 2017. Maui Health System (MHS) is the private entity affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. Because of the relationship with Kaiser, many people in the community - including our own county workers - have been wondering how this might affect their healthcare coverage, especially if you are not a Kaiser member. The answer is very simple, there won’t be a difference. Our state hospitals may be privately operated now, but they are still publicly funded so there can’t be any discrimination as far as what kind of healthcare insurance is accepted. There will of course be some changes, and my office has been meeting with MHS officials to find out what those changes will be. So far we know that MHS wants to drastically increase the number of local nurses on staff. This should help with turnover and cost of operations, as traveling nurses can be expensive. Besides nurses, MHS officials said overall they have managed to fill many vacancies with local hires. They are also installing a new electronic medical record system that will enable medical staff to spend more time with patients and less time doing paperwork. This is all good information, but personally what I want to know is if one day we will be able to stay on Maui (and Lanai) for treatment and medical procedures, instead of having to fly to Oahu. This is a hardship for the patients and their families, both physically and financially. I know that MHS wants to be able to save patients and their families from having to travel as much as possible, but it will likely take some time to become a reality. In the meantime we will monitor their progress and let you know it’s going. Also, I’d like to take this time to bid a fond farewell to former Civil Defense/Emergency Management Agency Officer Anna Foust, who is moving to Dayton, Ohio with her family. We will miss her very much as she has done a wonderful job leading our county through hurricanes, tsunamis, storms, floods and other crisis events. I very much hope to find a qualified and suitable replacement for her as soon as possible. Until then we are assessing the needs of our Maui County Emergency Management Agency to make sure we recruit the best person to replace Anna. Mahalo again Anna for all your hard work in keeping this community safe during times of emergency. We wish you and your family the best in Ohio, aloha and God bless. Alan Arakawa page 3
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A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan “Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white and blue stripe.” ~ Walt Disney The American flag has long been a symbol of our history and the people who fight to protect our freedom, and it pays tribute to the reverence for our great nation. When a flag is worn, tattered, ripped or soiled beyond repair, it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country and should be retired and disposed of properly. As part of a new national campaign to support flag etiquette, counties are taking the lead in ensuring a dignified retirement for the U.S. flag. Through a partnership between the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Flag Foundation, Maui County now has the use of a Flag Disposal Box to allow our citizens to conveniently and respectfully recycle their flags. Just bring in any flags that you may have that are faded, torn or otherwise unfit to be flown, and place them in the box located on the 9th floor of the County building in the entry area of the Mayor’s Office. Once the box is full, we will work with the Maui County Council Boy Scouts of America to ensure that the flags are disposed of in a proper manner. Thank you for doing your part to preserve our national heritage and pride in our community. To learn more about flag etiquette, visit www.usflag.org/flagetiquette. Did You Know…? - The first American flag was commissioned with a payment of “three strings of wampum.” - Betsy Ross was probably not responsible for designing the first U.S. flag, and it is disputed whether she ever lived in Philadelphia where there is a popular attraction called the Betsy Ross House. - The flag has gone through numerous design changes over the years to incorporate new states being added to the union, but the current version of 50 stars (and 50 states) is the first one to have lasted 50 years. - The flag that inspired Francis Scott Key’s “Star Bangled Banner” anthem is still on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. - Possibly the most expensive flag ever sold was a snippet of a flag from the 1800s that sold at auction in 2011 for a whopping $38,000. And lastly, I leave you with the words of President George Washington, who offered an astute description of the symbolism contained in Old Glory: “We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty.” With gratitude to all who served and to those who continue to serve our great nation,
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E -CYCLING TO TAKE ONE-MONTH HIATUS
All Maui and Molokai residents and businesses are asked to hold their E-waste until the facility reopens on August 5th. E-Cycling event days The County of Maui Department of Environmental on Lanai and in Hana are not scheduled in July. Management today announced that E-Cycling Televisions and computers cannot be put in on Maui and Molokai will be suspended for the refuse carts or taken to the landfills. Dumping month of July to implement new processing and electronics anywhere, including along the Mainland shipping systems. The program will be roadside or in old cane fields may create a health closed beginning Saturday, Jul. 1, 2017, and is hazard. expected to reopen on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Regular hours for the E-cycling yard, located The electronics recycling program, which is at 901 Lower Main St. in Wailuku (below Home managed by Habitat for Humanity Maui under a Maid Bakery) are Tuesday afternoons from 2 - 6 County Recycling Grant from the Environmental p.m. and Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 Protection & Sustainability Division, normally p.m. E-Cycling is the only facility in Maui County ships out one 40-foot container of Maui’s e-waste licensed by the EPA to accept electronics for for recycling every week. recycling. “The time is needed to redesign and establish new handling procedures, as well as implement new systems to get e-waste to new processors,” stated Marty McMahon, Habitat’s E-Cycling Program Administrator. “Please do not leave electronics at the E-Cycling gate. This disrespects our Wailuku community.”
Closure status and updated notifications can be heard on the E-Cycling Information line at ph. 280-6460. For general recycling information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/recyle or call the Recycle Maui County Hotline, at ph. 270-7880. page 5
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2017 MAUI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MAYOR’S LUNCHEON TO BE HELD ON JULY 28 Register now for the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon on Friday, July 28th at the Maui Beach Hotel. Registration and networking begins at 11am and the program is from 12-2pm. Cost to attend is $50 for Members & $60 for Non-Members, with a $5 discount is you reserve by Friday, July 21st. Reserved tables of 10 are available for $550 which includes a mahalo in the printed program. Please visit http://mauichamber.site-ym.com/ events/EventDetails.aspx?id=953679&group= to register.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY ISSUES 2017 WATER QUALITY REPORT The Maui County Department of Water Supply is announcing the release of the 2017 Annual Water Quality Report for January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Each year, the Maui County Department of Water Supply provides its customers with an Annual Water Quality Report which includes water source and quality information as compared with established federal and state drinking water standards. We encourage you to review this report as it provides details on your drinking water as delivered to you in 2016. In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, we will not be printing these reports, but have made them available electronically at http://mauiwater.org. Click on Water Quality Report on the left side of the page, then click on the selected water system name on the map. You may obtain a hard copy of the report by printing it directly from the website, by calling the Department at (808) 270-7550, or by writing to the following address:
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Water Quality Laboratory Department of Water Supply 614 Palapala Drive Kahului, HI 96732
DWS hopes that consumers find this Report helpful in learning about our water system and all that is involved in providing you with safe drinking water.
HANA METALS AND COMPUTERS RECYCLING EVENT AUGUST 3-5 County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will operate a Hana Metals and Computer Recycling Event for East Maui residents at the Hana Landfill on August 3 – 5, from 8:00 AM through 2:30 PM daily. Metal items accepted include appliances, scrap metals, propane tanks, auto batteries, and up to 15 auto tires. Appliances accepted include refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, water coolers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges/stoves, and water heaters. Computer items accepted include computers, keyboards, monitors, mice, and cabling. NO TV’s, microwaves, or printers will be accepted and will be turned away at the August event. Residents are asked to hold the restricted items until the next event in November, when they will be accepted. Malama Maui Nui (formerly Community Work Day) will be also scheduling in July to provide delivery assistance to kupuna in the East Maui area. For more information about metals drop-offs or businesses that would like to participate in this event for a fee, call Refrigerant Recycling, Inc. at (808) 351-3504. For more information about computer drop-offs, call the county e-cycling hotline at (808) 280-6460. To schedule kupuna assistance, call Malama Maui Nui at (808) 8772524. For other information about this event, call the County AVM Office at (808)270-8217.
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Vendors sought for First Maui County Employees’ Wellness Market The County of Maui’s health & wellness committee today announced that the very first county “Employees’ Wellness Market” will be held on Thursday, July 20, from noon to 2 p.m., on the lawn fronting the Kalana O Maui building. “The purpose of the Wellness Market is to promote health and wellness to county employees and their families and to increase consumption of, and access to, locally grown and produced agricultural products,” said Managing Director Keith Regan. “Consumption of fresh produce means healthier employees, which means more productive and happier employees, and that benefits the entire community.”
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Regan is also chair of the Health & Wellness Committee, an informal gathering of employees from various county agencies who seek opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles for themselves and for their colleagues. Vendor spaces are approximately 10’x10’ and vendors must provide their own tent, tables and display equipment.
Kalana O Maui Front Lawn July 20, 2017 • 12pm–2pm
More details forthcoming! For more information, call the Managing Director’s Office at 270-7855
Prospective vendors should contact Agricultural Coordinator Kenneth Yamamura at 270-7710 or email kenneth. yamamura@mauicounty.gov with questions or concerns. Deadline to apply for vendor space is on July 14.
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Keep an eye out for Blue Zones Project in Central Maui!
Blue Zones Project® is a community-wide well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes in environment, policy, and social networks. Brought to Hawaii by HMSA, it is an effort for communities to lower healthcare costs, improve productivity, and boost national recognition as a great place to live, work, and play. Many traditional health initiatives focus primarily on diet and exercise programs that are right-minded, but rarely sustainable over time. Additionally, they are often narrowly focused on physical health and are put into practice without consideration for existing community engagement programs. Blue Zones Project focuses, instead, on comprehensively changing a community’s environment so that individuals are nudged into making healthy choices. Blue Zones Project is unique because it takes a systematic approach to improving well-being through policy, building design, social networks, and the built environment. By optimizing our environments – those settings where we live, work, learn, and play – we can make the healthy choice the easy choice so that we naturally adopt healthy behaviors.
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Blue Zones Project is inspired by research about the regions of the world with the highest concentrations of centenarians (people who live to be 100 years or older). There are five Blue Zones® areas: Loma Linda, California; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; and Ikaria, Greece. Through extensive research, Nick Buettner, a National Geographic fellow, found these areas share nine common traits that contribute to longevity – we call them the Power 9®.
The Power 9® are nine common traits that contribute to longevity, shared amongst the five Blue Zones® areas. 1.
Move Naturally
The world’s longest-lived people don’t run marathons or go to the gym everyday. Instead, they live in environments that constantly nudge them into moving without thinking about it. They grow gardens and don’t have mechanical conveniences for house and yard work. 2. Purpose The Okinawans call it “ikigai” and the Nicoyans call it “plan de vida;” for both it translates to “why I wake up in the morning.” Knowing your sense of purpose can add up to seven years to your life. 3. Downshift Even people in the Blue Zones experience stress, which lead to chronic inflammation, associated with every major age-related disease. Finding a stress relieving strategy can reverse disease and give you more energy to continue your day. 4.
80% Rule
“Hara hachi bu” – the Okinawan, 2500-year old Confucian mantra said before meals reminds them to stop eating when their stomachs are 80% full. The 20% gap between not being hungry and feeling full could be the difference between losing weight or gaining it.
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Plant Slant
Having less meat and more plants on your plate is the standard diet of centenarians. 6.
Wine @ 5
Moderate drinkers have been found to outlive nondrinkers. The trick is to drink 1-2 glasses per day (preferably Sardinian Cannonau wine), with friends and/or with food. 7. Belong Research shows that belonging to a faith-based community and attending services four times per month will add 4-14 years to your life. 8.
Family First
Successful centenarians put their families first. This
means keeping aging parents and grandparents nearby or in the home, committing to a life partner, and investing in their children with time and love. 9.
Right Tribe
The world’s longest lived people chose – or were born into – social circle that supported healthy, like-minded behaviors. Okinawans created “moais” – groups of give friends that committed to each other for life. For more information, visit the Blue Zones Project – Maui team at our upcoming Farmer’s Market on July 20th or visit Hawaii.bluezonesproject.com. You’ll see a lot more blue around our county offices soon! Stay tuned for more! Like us too! @bzpmaui on Facebook and Instagram
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County of Maui Volunteer Center coordinates Storm Drain Volunteer Project In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8th, the County of Maui and the County of Maui Volunteer Center coordinated a storm drain painting project. Volunteers painted stenciled awareness messages of “No Dumping – Drains to Ocean” at storm drain inlets. This important work went a long way toward protecting our coastal waters from harmful pollutants. There were just over 30 volunteers who participated in this great event, and thanks to their hard work, we painted more drains than expected, in less time than expected. Thank you, volunteers! The storm drain project ran from 9am-12pm on June 8th, just off 200 High Street, where the County of Maui provided shade, materials and refreshments. The HandsOn Maui Impact Of the more than 30 volunteers, 10 signed up through the HandsOn Maui GetConnected virtual volunteer center, a free online portal that connects partner non-profits with potential volunteers. All volunteers who signed up through this platform were able to take advantage of the messaging system to easily communicate with event coordinators, and because of this, they knew exactly what supplies to bring.
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One volunteer in particular raved about the HandsOn Maui GetConnected system, including its ease of use, messaging system and handy calendar of events. She was especially excited to take part in the storm drain painting event. Once homeless, she witnessed first-hand how
these drains were used as a dumping ground. Thanks to the HandsOn Maui GetConnected calendar, she was able to sign up for the drain painting event, and give back to the Maui community. The County of Maui Volunteer Center would like to extend our thanks to all the storm drain project volunteers, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and members of the King Kekaulike Key Club. All of you went above and beyond, and we appreciate you taking the extra time to gather trash around the drains. This was a very successful community event, and we look forward to many more to come! To learn more about HandsOn Maui, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities, visit HandsOnMaui.com • Maui Emergency Management Agency issues information through the Makaala Emergency Alert System. Sign up for alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/983/Active-AdvisoriesWatches-Notifications. • Maui County will post up-to-date information at www.mauicounty.gov. • Listen to Maui radio stations for information specific to Maui County.
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Maui County recognized for performance management leadership The International City/ County Management Association (ICMA) is pleased to announce that Maui County, Hawaii, has been recognized for its datadriven management and reporting efforts with a Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management. “Performance management is a bedrock principle of professional local government management,” ICMA Executive Director Marc A. Ott said. “By recognizing these leaders, ICMA hopes to encourage others to make a commitment to collect and analyze data, report it transparently, and use it to continuously engage their communities and improve their organizations.” Certificates are based on established criteria and are awarded at three levels: Achievement, Distinction, and the highest level of recognition, Excellence. Recipients at all levels collect and verify data to ensure reliability, train staff in performance measurement, and report data to the public through budgets, newsletters, and/or information provided to elected officials. Certificates of Distinction are awarded to those who also provide comparative and benchmarking information to the public, use performance data in strategic planning and operational decisionmaking, and share their knowledge with other local governments through presentations, site visits, and other networking activities. Certificates of Excellence go to those who also track and report key outcomes, survey residents and local government employees, incorporate data into performance dashboards or other visual communications, and foster the development of a performance culture throughout their organizations.
Maui County is among 19 jurisdictions receiving the Certificate of Achievement, and one of 57 recognized overall. A complete list of recipients and examples of programs that exemplify the certificate criteria appear on the Certificate Program page on the ICMA website. ICMA will officially recognize recipients at its 103rd Annual Conference in San Antonio/Bexar County, Texas, October 22-25, 2017, and in the October 2017 issue of PM magazine. Criteria for the 2018 certificates will be announced in November 2017. Any local government may apply. For further information, contact gyoung@ icma.org. ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government management worldwide through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics. ICMA is second only to the federal government in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data focused on issues related to local government management. Through expansive partnerships with local governments, federal agencies, nonprofits, and philanthropic funders, the organization gathers information on topics such as sustainability, health care, aging communities, economic development, homeland security, and performance measurement and management data on a variety of local government services—all of which support related training, education, and technical assistance. ICMA provides support, publications, data and information, peer and results-oriented assistance, and training and professional development to more than 11,000 city, town, and county experts and other individuals and organizations throughout the world.
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Kūlia i ka nu‘u Strive to reach the summit Please help congratulate these dedicated employees as they continue to serve our community and in doing so, “strive to reach the summit.” The Department of Water Supply is thrilled to have Alex de Roode fill the Planner VI vacancy in the Water Resources & Planning Division. Alex joined the department in June 2016 as a Planner IV and was previously the Executive Director of the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM) at the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC). The Planning Department welcomes Princess Angel Dumelod to the Current Planning Division. Princess is a temporary hire and is helping out as an Office Operations Assistant II while Laury Kanae is on maternity leave. Princess is also studying for her accounting degree and working at Target. She will be with us until September.
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The Department also welcomes Kim Willenbrink. Kim was hired July 1 on an emergency hire basis as a Planner IV in the Current Planning Division. Kim previously worked at the Office of
Council Services. David Raatz was selected to fill the Zoning Administration & Enforcement Division Administrative Planning Officer on a permanent basis effective July 3. He was hired on an emergency basis for the position on February 1, 2017.
Aloha oe and best wishes to Gina Flammer, Planner V. Her last day at the department is July 6, after 8 years with the Department. She will be working as a project manager in the private sector. The Department continues the Above and Beyond awards program, and several employees have been
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recognized by their peers. At the June depart-mental meeting, Avis Teshima-Wong, Private Secretary selected Michele McLean, Deputy Director for her Above and Beyond performance. Avis describes Michele as one of the hardest working people she has ever observed. “Watching her is like watching the Energizer Bunny in action!” Michele is all about responding to people’s issues and inquiries whether it is for the public, County Council, Mayor or staff within the department. She is equally responsive to all and genuinely cares about not letting anything fall thru the cracks. “She is the perfect model of leading by example,” said Avis. Last month’s other winner James Aarona, Land Use and Building Plans Examiner chose Renee Segundo, Land Use and Building Plans Examiner to carry the Above and Beyond prize for the following month. Both James and Renee are Land Use & Building Plans Examiners in ZAED, and both are fairly new to the Planning Department – James is from Water Supply, and Renee is from Public Works DSA. James commended Renee for bringing new interpretations and a fresh perspective to the Planning Department, and said Renee is an important link between the Plans Examiners and DSA.
care of his three grandsons, which consist of twins, and traveling with his wife Maysie. “Good luck and good health to John Tam. We are going to miss his institutional knowledge,” said Prosecuting Attorney J.D. Kim.
Two island Air flight attendants, Wendy Nakamura-Chan and Shanay Coloma, along with an off-duty Maui police officer, Sgt. Kyle Juario, were recognized by the Mayor’s Office last month for saving the life of a visitor earlier this year. (Photo: Ryan Piros)
Congratulations to Avis, Michele, James and Renee! Thank you for going Above and Beyond! Congratulations to John Tam on his retirement from the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney! John worked tirelessly for the Department for 40+ years, and plans on taking
Congratulations to all county employees who were helped with and/or participated in the 52nd Annual Makawao Rodeo Parade! It was a huge success!
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Explore life at 55! BY: DANA ACOSTA
Department of Housing & Human Concerns
Kick it Up! Hawaii State Line Dance Round Up
The Best Years begin at 55! The County of Maui offers a wide variety of Wellness activities for adults ages 55 and better. Staying physically active and continuing to learn new skills is critical for increasing our Healthspan – the period of our lives when we are healthy, productive, and independent. Don’t miss the following Kaunoa adventures and classes coming up; there’s something for everyone. Preregistration is required. For a complete listing of all of Kaunoa’s activities, call 270-7308 or 270-4310 to receive a monthly newsletter. Coming your way in July: South Side Beach Walk is a delightful 2-mile • morning stroll past enchanting sights and secret tide pools. Breakfast at Sarento’s on the Beach included. Friday, July 28, 8 a.m. – Noon.
Kaunoa hosted over 125 enthusiastic dancers at this years’ annual event at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, bringing friends together for a memorable 2 days of healthy fun, laughter, and good times. Kaunoa Bon Dance
Fun Days for Grandparents and • Grandchildren -Lunch & Movie: The Secret Life of Pets on Monday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. -Cars Fun Fest with potato derby, games, shave ice, & popcorn, on Friday, July 14, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Photo)
Seniors from all over Maui celebrated the start of obon season with lively music, traditional dances, and delectable edibles at the very special Kaunoa Bon Dance event held on the Great Lawn at Kaunoa’s Spreckelsville campus. page 14
-Plastercraft & Ice Cream Bar on Thursday, July 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. -Kids Day @ da Beach (Honokowai) on Friday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. – Noon -Dinner & Movie: Beauty and the Beast on Wednesday, August 2, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life” BY: TIFFANY IIDA Department of Management 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 tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov for inclusion in future issues of The High Street Journal.
Congratulations to Laury Kanae, Office Operations Assistant II in the Planning Department, who gave birth to baby boy Decklan on June 14. All is well with mom and baby.
Congratulations to Victoria Jacintho, the daughter of Tiffany Iida (Dept. of Management) and Dwayne Jacintho, and Tommy Yamamura, the son of Heather Gilroy (Maui Police Dept.) and Kurt Yamamura, on their graduation from Kansha Preschool! Best wishes to them as they begin kindergarten next month. Welcome back to Mykaela Padron, daughter of Myles A. Padron, Public Works-HighWays-Traffic Signals Electronic Tech 2. Mykaela recently assisted Kihei Hope Chapel’s Furnace Youth Group with their Humanitarian Mission in San Diego, CA. where she and her group members cleaned up a park & beach complex, as well as fed and helped the homeless.
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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County
There were smiles all around with this group of 6th through 8th graders that participated in the second year of the West Maui Youth Volleyball League conducted by the recreation staff of the West District. This year’s addition to the fun was the presence of teams from Lanai. On two Saturdays this past month, a girls’ team, a boys’ team and a co-ed team competed with the Lahaina kids. According to Sean Gordon, “Overall the season was a Huge Success! Hopefully we can get even more participants next year.”
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The Parks Department conducted another introductory pickleball clinic at the War Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday, June 3. There were approximately 50 participants that attended the clinic. The majority of the participants had little or no pickleball playing experience but picked up the game very quickly. If you’re interested in learning more about one of the fast growing sports, call the Department’s Recreation Planner at 270-6157.
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Each summer the lifeguards look forward to adding to their daily tasks the programs that benefit the youth through learn to swim, PADI Seal Team program, and the Pay It Forward aspect of the Junior Lifeguard program. This is not to say that their year ‘round work does not include providing programs to the public; it is that the summer break affords an opportunity to present a more focused Aquatics experience. As Lifeguard Sirena Lacour said, “We look forward to this program every summer and watching these Jr. Lifeguards mature and potentially become a lifeguard for our community some day.” The instructional curriculum given to the Jr. Lifeguards includes water safety, recognizing emergencies, pool rescues, First Aid and CPR. The physical fitness skills learned help build confidence. The camaraderie is evident in the pictures shown. Stacy Dugan Wood, the senior lifeguard at Kihei Aquatic Center, has added a program element call “Pay It Forward.” Shown here the youth are learning how to give CPR on an infant. The Pay It Forward education program is designed for the Jr. Lifeguard participants to take the knowledge that they have learned over the two week course and teach other children ages 4 through 12. The Jr. Lifeguards travel to the various Summer PALS sites to teach children CPR using the training manikins. Everyone learns how to check a victim for signs of life, open the victims airway, how to call EMS and what critical information they need to deliver to the 911 operator. The program goal is to give children the tools necessary to help a loved one within their own homes a chance for survival. Finally the PADI Seal Team program is an exciting underwater activity-filled introduction to the world of scuba diving. The program gives children a chance to swim underwater and experience adventure, discovery and thrills. While the experience is provided in the safety of the swimming pool, the youth gain the underwater experience in a good, clean fun and controlled setting. The Jr. Lifeguard programs are available for ages 10 to 14. The programs advocate physical fitness, team work, and beginning work skills for the future. No wonder the lifeguards look forward to the summer! page 17
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The 42nd Annual Statewide Senior Softball Tournament will be hosted at the Central O’ahu Regional Park, August 7 – 9 (Divisions E – H) and August 10 – 12 (Divisions A – D). There will be 11 Maui teams competing in this action-packed, annual event. The Maui Senior Softball League is co-sponsored by the Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services Division and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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RSVP National Service Proclamation event in April 2017 (Photo: Ryan Piros)
Hale Mahaolu’s 4th of July Celebration (Photos: Lynn Araki-Regan)
Managing Director Keith Regan meets with department directors to discuss how performance management has become an essential tool to help respond to constituent needs, improve performance, and enhance accountability and transparency. (Photo: Lynn ArakiRegan)
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Maui County Enrichment Program 2017
July Maui Jim’s Molokai Holokai Weekend July 8-9. Part of
Maui Jim’s 2017 Ocean Racing Series, the Molokai Holokai is a 2-day paddle race series that includes the Maui 2 Molokai Challenge (Saturday), a 27-mile downwind Maui-to-Molokai crossing of the Pailolo Channel, and the Molokai 4 Molokai (Sunday), a downwind shoreline race alone Molokai’s scenic reefs. The Maui 2 Molokai Challenge is celebrating its 15th anniversary and is the 2nd oldest Pailolo Channel crossing event next to sailing canoes. It was also the very first event to do Stand Up Paddling across the Pailolo Channel in 2008. For more info visit http://supmolokai.org.
Exhibit: Illuminatus (Piero Resta) Maui Arts & Cultural
Center, Schaefer International Gallery, May 21-July 16. FREE admission. This retrospective exhibition honors an artist whose life’s work was infused with passion and spiritual transcendence within natural and mythological worlds. Piero Resta's artistic career was immersed in the alchemy of philosophy, science, poetry, and experimentation. The selection of paintings, sculpture, and personal archives on display reveals the axial relationship of his Italian heritage and influences of ancient traditions and architecture, integrated with the primitive vibrant life force of his home in Kaupo, Maui.
Fire & Art at the Hui No‘eau
The Hui offers year-round attractions with studio demos, exhibitions, art programs and glassblowing. Demos and classes are available. Be sure to visit the Hui with your keiki and friends. For more information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.
Sneak Peek: August
2017 Emma Sharpe Hula Festival
Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates: the Backbone of Life
Please contact event organizers for more information, subject to change.
Maui County Business Resource Center July Workshop Schedule Maui County Business Resource Center workshops are offered to the general public through the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. All workshops are held at the Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui Mall and are subject to change or cancellation. Workshops are free unless otherwise noted.
Call to reserve your seat at 270-5770
Becoming an Entrepreneur in the Health and Wellness industry Instructor: Mira Nissim Thursday, July 13, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) Are you interested in Health and Wellness or work in the field already for someone else? Have you ever considered working for yourself, but was too afraid of the risks involved or the investment necessary? Do you worry that you aren’t enough of an expert? This workshop will give you some simple and effective tools to use when going into business for yourself using network marketing as a vehicle to get started. We will discuss the principles of Network Marketing, what it is, why it is an effective and strategic business model and how to share it with others. In addition, we will discuss some of the principles laid out by Eric Worre in his book, “Go Pro” as well as those illustrated by Sarah Harnisch in her book, “Gameplan”. We will talk about motivation and authentic connections and share our success stories or our reasons for a career change. Mira Nissim holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara and wanted to become a doctor or scientist until going through internships in the medical field and realizing that medicine was mostly prescribed by the insurance and pharmaceutical companies. She took a career change and became a Montessori teacher while traveling the world and she studied multiple forms of holistic medicine as a “hobby” instead, including various massage modalities, chinese medicine, yoga, Reiki, aromatherapy and more.
LEADING PROFITABLE MARKET DISRUPTION - Business Mastery: Strategy Session with Cherie Banks Friday, July 14, 2017 – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A special 3-hour workshop tailored especially for Maui entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. Morning snacks included.
Focus on creating disruptive businesses in a global market with CEO Influencer™, Cherie Banks. She is a leading international business expert and a billion dollar generator for Fortune 500 companies. RSVP with Maui Business Brainstormers (www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers)
FOR RICH OR FOR RICHER - Divorce Mediation and Business Succession Instructor: Saul Larner, Ph.D, LL.M, MBA Friday, July 14, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Trying to run your business during the upheaval of divorce and trying to decide on your courses of action while your future is uncertain are big challenges. Whether you are considering a buyout, selling to a third party, be certain to consider some of the basics and more information which will be discussed at this workshop. Further, if you are considering divorce, this may be the time to prepare a post nuptial agreement. This workshop will touch upon subjects such as innovative ways of utilizing tax shelters which make the splitting of assets more palatable. You will leave with a knowledge of the variables that you must consider if there is a family business involved. Dr. Saul Larner who is the founder of Dispute Resolution Collaborative LLC of Los Angeles holds a Ph.D. (Doctor of Business Administration) with a specialty in international economics, a Bachelor of Art (BA) Humanities. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida Master of Science in Management, (MBA). Further, he holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in international taxation, magna cum laude. As a result, he was elected president of the International Alumni Association of the Royal Society of Fellows, an international taxation honor society. He coined the term, "Settlement is an Art". His website is www.SettlementIsAnArt.com. Stress Management 101 Instructor: Patti Sabla Monday, July 17, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) Do you feel like you are being pulled in all different directions? Are you often tired or cranky due to having too much to do and too little time? When was the last time you took a break and practiced self-care? If you can't remember, you need to take this class! Learn about how stress affects our body, what happens when we get stressed and why, ways to overcome stress, and quick & easy relaxation techniques that really work! Plus, each participant will leave with a copy of "8 Ways to Sneak Exercise into Your Day." Patti Sabla is a licensed clinical social worker, life coach and stress management consultant. She enjoys helping people discover the amazing benefits of a stress-free life. Patti inspires people to be their best selves. Her private practice, Patti Sabla Coaching & Counseling, is located in Kihei. For more information, please visit www.pattisabla.com.
Grow Your Email List and Grow Your Sales All Year Long Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) So how’s your email list? Is it growing steadily – or a bit stagnant? And when’s the last time you actually contacted them? If you are ready to develop a great list of email addresses to start marketing to, you need a plan! If you have been building a list, but haven’t sent anything for months, an email “out of the blue” can cause more harm than good! Learn how to get that first one graciously opened. Email marketing is still the number one tool. It’s still (at least) 40 times more effective at gaining customers than Facebook, and Twitter combined. Likes and follows don’t help the bottom line. This workshop will help you identify how to gather contacts, plus provide tips, technologies, and tactics for keeping your contacts organized and segmented for easier, more effective targeted marketing. In this workshop, you will learn how to: *Get started with gathering email contacts *Establish an organized contact segmentation process *Grow your email lists online and in person *Keep your subscribers interested & engaged after they sign up Bottom line: A strong email marketing strategy will end the "slow-time" blues and help you even out your income year round. Join Mckenna Hallett for this in-person gathering. She is a wordsmith, copywriter, and marketing professional who has over 50 years in sales and marketing – include 25 years with a successful career as a small business owner. How to Start a Business, Now What??? Instructor: Wayne Wong Friday, July 21, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring your “brown bag” lunch! New Business Ideas cross people’s minds all the time. Learn what elements to evaluate and what it takes to start a business in Maui County. We’ll cover some key questions to ask when starting a business: Are you an entrepreneur? LLC? Incorporate? Sole Proprietor? Can you describe your business; what problem are you solving? What are your Startup costs and how will you finance that? How do you learn about your target market? How will you market your business? Who are your customers and what’s in it for them? How will you reach your customers? Who are your competitors? How will you distribute your product? How will you price your product or service?
How will you make a profit? What is your sales potential? Finally, how do you take the answers above and turn it into an action plan? Wayne Wong is the Maui Center Director of the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network. The Center provides both existing and aspiring business owners with confidential, one-on-one, no cost business advising services, training workshops, and market research services.
“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA Hands-on computer training for beginners. Thursday, July 27, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring. This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss YOUR solutions. Sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.
Free counseling sessions with experienced SCORE and Small Business Development Corp. (SBDC) counselors: Thursday afternoons – 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and Friday mornings – 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.