Sustainable Aloha Summer 2018

Sustainable a h o l A Summer 2018

Maui Island Edition

It’s a Lifestyle...

Inside:

Farmer’s Markets Voluntourism Opportunities Restaurants Featuring Locally Sourced Ingredients Candidate Profiles Election 2018

Research - Analysis - Insight - Advocacy - Solutions

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Giving Voice to Renter’s Rights

www.mauitenantsunion.info email: admin@mauitenantsunion.info Sustainable Aloha Staff: Publisher/Executive Editor Alana Kay Photographers Alana Kay James Donley

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Graphics and Layout Alana Kay Contributing Writers Alana Kay Michelle Gould Michael Tengan

Cover photo by Alana Kay. This photo was taken at Kumu Farms on Hwy 30 in Waikapu, Maui, Hawaii

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A Note From the Publisher The 2018 Election season is upon us!! Familiar faces are leaving office and new faces are stepping up to the plate. This, the summer issue of Sustainable Aloha (SA) features candidate profiles and a listing of all who are running for offices in Maui county. The good news is that the ballot is much greener than in earlier years.

Electing officials who care about the environment and the economy is only one part of the sustainability equation. Without comments and questions and we will be sure the active participation of the constituen- to get them into the next issue. cy, the weight is too much to bear for a small group of officials and environmental groups.

Everybody has a role to play in keeping Maui County sustainable. As always, this issue of SA contains lots of juicy information that is easy to understand and critically important. We need to have tourists on board with conservation efforts as well.

While SA serves the purpose of arming the community with important information, we are also committed to helping facilitate the dialog between groups by talking to their leaders. We will continue to share their thoughts in this and future issues.

It is my hope that once my readers feel better informed, they will show up in greater numbers at the polls. Only then will we experience real progress.

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Ideas expressed in Sustainable Aloha (SA) by our variety of writers, advertisers and artists are not necessarily the views of the organization.

We vow to do our best to deliver honest and accurate information. If you find something in SA that you believe is inaccurate, please contact our staff at: info@sustainablealoha.solutions Mahalo

Mission Statement: Seeing the need for a coordinated effort between residents, visitors and government to create/re-create a sustainable Maui Island, we are providing an information hub for expression, discovery, analysis and idea sharing with our on-line and in-print publications.

We believe that everybody has a role to play in sustaining our natural resources and believe that it is important to equip people with an abundance of information so they may make decisions and take necessary action.

We further emphasize that sustainability is an ever-evolving concept that requires a systems approach in order to be successful. All aspects of our lives are intertwined and inseparable - from natural resource services to the economy and everything in between.

Engaging in an open forum concept of problem solving, Sustainable Aloha is committed to being a beacon to that is always fertile, inspirational, life-giving and life affirming.

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Index:

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Kuleana Pg. 10 Opportunities to Volunteer

Candidates Running in Maui County 2018 Primary Election Pg. 30

Get Involved Pg. 20 Understanding Maui Government Structure

Candidate Profiles Pg. 32

Sustainable Aloha Outreach Pg. 24 Educating the keiki and the general public about sustainability

Series Story on Green Builder, Steve Jolicoeur - Part II Pg. 26 The adventures of a green designer/ builder on Hawai’i Island continues with plot twists and turns.

Featured Farm Pg. 46 Restaurant Recommendations Pg. 15 Listing of restaurants that are using local ingredients

Please tell our Advertisers and Sponsors you saw their ad here

Farm Stands & Markets Pg. 14 Where to find local produce Keiki Section Pg. 40 Introducing Sustainability to Keiki Locally Sourced Fun Recipes for local ingredients Roundtable: Interviews Pg. 9 Introducing a column that will serve as a sounding board for varying viewpoints.

Invasive Species Story Pg. 23 Insights by UH Maui College Environment and Ecology instructor, Michelle Gould.

Pacific Whale Foundation Violet Phoenix Publishing Maui Tenant’s Union Alana Kay Design Darcy Fiero Photography Gottling Home Store Louise Lambert

Features: 9 40

Keiki Section

Sustainability Word Search

10 Voluntourism 20 Maui County Government; Get Involved

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Candidate Profiles

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Roundtable; Interviews

Talking story with community leaders and the community on how we may work together for the common good.

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Doing Their Part

Green Architectural Designer and Builder, Steve Joliceour and His Wife June are on a Mission.

How is the eruption of Kilauea impacting their journey? For a couple who has learned to expect the unexpected, this may seem to be just another adventure.

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Farm Stand Listing

Restaurants Featuring Locally Sourced Ingredients.

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Roundtable: Interviews The most important story at this time is likely the future of the central valley, which had been home to Hawai’i Commercial This column will be devoted to presenting and Sugar (HC&S) for 145 years. Water the various perspectives on the many on- and stream diversions are probably a close going stories in Maui County. second, with housing shortages and injection wells running but a few steps behind.

There are always many facets to a story, notwithstanding the shadows, or not so Making Progress obvious components. Viewpoints or perspectives are wrought of a combination of Of the many issues involved in moving forwisdom, experience, intention, and expo- ward with the resurrection of the central sure to name a few. That said, it stands to valley, water is paramount. Water rights reason that each person involved in solv- have been hotly debated and litigated in ing a problem is going to bring unique in- recent decades, with a significant court gredients to the table. case returning full stream flow to 17 East Maui streams that have been diverted for In a Forbes Magazine article entitled Why sugar cane farming since the 1800’s.

Understanding Other Perspectives is a Key Leadership Skill, author Steffan Surd- In an effort to further resolve differences ek suggests that “...the biggest trap of per- with regard to water distribution and use, spective-seeking is reaching out to people in June of this year, Sustainable Living Inwho have the same point of view as you as stitute of Maui (SLIM) co-sponsored the a way to validate a hard decision you want East Maui H20 Roundtable event which to make. The richness of using this skill is brought together a wide variety of peoactually hearing from the people who may ple to discuss the future of freshwater rehave a different point of view than you source management from the East Maui and discovering potential blind spots or Watershed. Those in attendance included new things to consider.” representatives from Alexander and Baldwin (A&B) and East Maui Irrigation (EMI), When concerned parties become polar- water resource management professionized, the result is gridlock. We are expe- als, environmentalists, non-governmenriencing this on Maui Island and if you tal organizations (NGOs), conservation watch the news, you will see it on the na- professionals, as well as Native Hawaiian tional level as well. farmers and practitioners. Different points of view were shared openly and discussed

By Alana Kay

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Opportunities to Volunteer

Leilani Farm Sanctuary www.leilanifarmsanctuary.org

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. to help out at the farm. Projects may include cleaning the barn, gardening, carpentry, spreading wood chips, animal grooming, handyperson jobs, deck cleaning, tree trimming, manure collection, weed whacking, mulching, window washing, cleaning rabbit pen, grass cutting, chain sawing, chipping, painting, concrete work, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, fence installation/repair, and more. Your help will make a meaningful difference to the animals and visitors at Leilani Farm Sanctuary. To participate, please email your RSVP to info@ leilanifarmsanctuary.org

Auwahi Forest Restoration Project www.auwahi.org

Disproportionately impacted by grazing, wildfire, and displacement by agriculture and human settlements, tropical leeward forests are among the most critically threatened of ecosystems in Hawai’i and worldwide. Despite their degraded state, Hawaiian leeward forests remain important refugia harboring high numbers of threatened species including over 25% of Endangered Hawaiian plant species.

Auwahi leeward forest was previously known to be among the most diverse of Hawaiian ecosystems. Currently, Auwahi is among the world’s most endangered tropical dry forests with 9 species listed as Endangered with USFWS and 7 listed as endangered with IUCN Red List status. Culturally, leeward forests are highly valued by native Hawaiians for ethnobotanical source materials, especially durable hardwoods for tools and weapons, and species with utilitarian, medicinal or religious significance. Please go to their website to sign up to be a volunteer and to see the schedule.

Pacific Whale Foundation www.volunteersonvacation.org

Volunteering on Vacation is a free program that makes it easy for Maui visitors and residents to help protect Maui’s unique and fragile forests, shorelines, beaches and open lands. These programs are offered as a community service by the Pacific Whale Foundation.

Haleakala National Park Project: There’s no other place on earth like this unique ecosystem! Project includes free transportation from two convenient locations, free park admission, hiking, removing invasive plants and a visit to the summit. (Continued on next page)

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Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Visit Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, a remarkable coastal area rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching. Help clear invasive weeds in this unique area.

Malama Honokawai: Among Hawaiian archaeological sites in beautiful Honokowai Valley, learn about Hawaiian culture as you help remove invasive weeds and possibly plant native species.

Hoaloha’aina: Work along South Maui’s scenic coast, maintaining an ocean-side trail, restoring sand dunes, picking up litter and removing invasive species.

O’o Farm: Lend a hand with farm chores at an exquisite organic farm in the misting forest of Waipoli in Upcountry Maui.

Beach Clean-ups: Clean up your favorite Maui beach! Gloves, bags and marine debris data sheets provided.

Learn more about volunteer projects.

Sign up for one that fits your schedule and interests.

Call Pacific Whale Foundation at: (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 Daily, 6am - 9pm HST

Waihe’e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge

www.hilt.org

The Land Trust took fee ownership of this very sensitive 277-acre site in 2004. Active restoration programs have enhanced critical native wildlife habitat, while preserving the area’s rich archaeological and cultural resources. Once populated with two thriving ancient Hawaiian villages, an extensive inland fishpond and several heiau, the Waihe‘e Refuge is among the most significant cultural sites in the state.

As a testament to the returning health of the ecosystem, eight different endangered species have taken up residence at the Refuge in recent years. With the wetlands primarily cleared and habitat-appropriate plants now thriving, the area is host to many Continued on Page 17

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Violet Dawn by Alana Kay A photographer quickly learns not to get disappointed if conditions aren’t as expected. There are so many things that are out of my control, yet I must look for the magic that every opportunity presents. I believe that this is the place where photography meets artistry. The sun coming up while the full moon was setting created an etherial pink violet light that I could not have planned in a lifetime of experience.

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**Maui County Farmer’s Markets...

Maui Island: Farmer’s Market of Maui-Kihei 61 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei Mon-Thurs 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

808-875-0949 Upcountry Farmer’s Market Kula Malu Town Center 55 Kiopaa St., Pukalani Sat 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Launiupoko Farmer’s Market Launiupoko Beach Park, Lahaina Honoapiilani Hwy. at Kai Hele Ku St. Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Molokai: Kumu Farms 551 Huaai Rd., Kualapuu Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ono Farms Farmstand Hana Town Center Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

**Not all produce is locally grown and organic. Some produce is grown on Maui Island and some comes from other Hawaiian Islands. Please consult individual farmer’s markets for accurate information.

Hana Fresh Farmer’s Market 4590 Hana Hwy., Hana Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Restaurants Featuring Locally Sourced Ingredients:

Napili Farmer’s Market 4900 Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina Wed & Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Upcountry

Kula Country Farms 6240 Kula Hwy., Kula Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lipoa Farmer’s Market 95 E. Lipoa St., Kihei Sat 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Colleen’s 810 Haiku Rd. Haiku 96708 Colleensinhaiku.com 808-575-9211 Maui Kombucha 810 Haiku Rd. #202, Haiku, Hi 96708 Mauikombucha.com 808-575-5233

Haili’imaile General Store 900 Hali’imaile Rd., Makawao, HI 96768 Kumu Farms at Maui Tropical Plantation Hgsmaui.com 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy., Wailuku 808-572-2666 Tues - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Restaurants Featuring Locally Sourced Ingredients North Shore Maui Hana Ranch Provisions 71 Baldwin Ave, Paia, 96779 808-863-368 Facebook.com – hanaranchprovisions Paia Fish Market 100 Baldwin Ave, Paia 96779 Paiafishmarket.com 808-579-8030 Mama’s Fish House 799 Poho Place, Paia 96779 Mamasfishhouse.com 808-579-8488 Flatbread Pizza Company 89 Hana Hwy, Paia 96779 Flatbreadcompany.com 808-579-8989 Maka by Mana 49 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 96779 Makabymana.com 808-579-9620

East Side Maui The Preserve Kitchen and Bar 5031 Hana Hwy, Hana 96713 Travaasa.com/hana/hana-dining 808-248-8211

West Side Maui

Taverna 2000 Village Rd in the Kapalua Resort, Kapalua HI 96761 Tavernamaui.com 808-667-2426 Pi Artisan Pizzeria 900 Front Street, Lahaina, 96761 Pi808.com 808-667-0791

South Side Maui Fork and Salad 1279 S. Kihei Rd. Unit 204, Kihei. HI 96753 Forkandsalad.com 808-879-3675 Humuhumunukunukuapua’s 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, Hi 96753 Grandwailea.com – humuhumu…

808-875-1234 Monkeypod Restaurant 10 Wailea Gateway Pl, Ste b-201, Kihei, HI 96753 Monkeypodkitchen.com 808-891-2322 Nalu’s Maui 1280S. Kihei Rd, Kihei, 96753 Nalusmaui.com 808-891-8650

Central Maui

Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop Mill House Maui 820 Olowalu Village Rd., Honoapi’ilani Hwy 16 Honoapi’ilani Hwy, Waikapu HI 96793 Lahaina, HI 96761 Millhousemaui.com 808-662-3600 808-270-0333 (Continued on next pg.)

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Maui Fresh Streatery 137 E. Kaahumau Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 Mauifreshstreatery.com 808-344-7929

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Fatt Chicks Burgers Brews and Grill 200 Halewaiu Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 Fattchicksburgers.com 808-242-6666 Saltimbocca 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, 96793 Saltimboccamaui.com 808-243-3463

West Side

Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop 820 Olowalu Village Rd., Honoapi’ilani Hwy Lahaina, HI 96761 808-662-3600 Taverna 2000 Village Rd in the Kapalua Resort, Kapalua HI 96761 Tavernamaui.com 808-667-2426 Pi Artisan Pizzeria 900 Front Street, Lahaina, 96761 Pi808.com 808-667-0791

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ustainable Aloha invites members of the community to submit definitions of sustainability. We will post those that are original and concise. When we feel we have received a wide variety of responses, we will use them to create a working definition for the magazine. When ideas are submitted, they become the property of Sustainable Aloha. Please send your thoughts to info@sustainablealoha.solutions.

Volunteering Opportunities Continued from page 11 native Hawaiian bird species, including ae‘o (stilt) and ‘alae ke‘oke‘o (coot). Native plants such as naupaka, ‘ulei, ‘akia, ‘a‘ali‘i, pohinahina, and loulu are located on the Refuge. Additionally, ‘uhaloa (used in Hawaiian medicine practice) and pili (grass used for the roof of traditional hale) are found here.

Quiet and pristine, the Waihe‘e shoreline is a favorite retreat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals and nesting green sea turtles. Off the coast, the extensive reef is one of the longest and widest on Maui. It’s believed that this reef system provided excellent fishing in ancient times and it is, in fact, still a favorite among local fishermen today.

The public is encouraged to get involved by participating in future volunteer days or free guided tours through our Talk Story on the Land environmental education series.

The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust ensures that this rich cultural site, once slated for development as a destination golf resort, will be forever protected.

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The County Charter establishes the structure and organization of the government of the County of Maui. It is a constitutional document which defines the responsibilities of our local government including the following areas:

Boards and Commissions assist and advise departments and special groups within the County of Maui, some working more closely with various departments than others.

The County of Maui is always looking for people interested in serving on a Board or Commission.

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Incorporation and Geographical Limits Powers of the County County Council Ordinances and Resolutions County Clerk Executive Branch Office of the Mayor County Departments Financial Procedures Code of Ethics Initiative Recall General Provisions Charter Amendment Transitional Provisions

Our laws are referrred to as county codes (as opposed to state level laws being referred to as statutes). All of the county codes are accessable on the internet at www.mauicounty.us.

The Office of the Mayor:

The Administration Program within the Office of the Mayor establishes and directs basic management guidelines for all executive departments of the County and serves as a liaison between the County Council and executive departments and agencies.

The program staff prepares and oversees the County’s operating and capital improvement program budgets, provides support services to County boards and commissions, responds to citizen concerns, organizes the County’s legislative agenda, and coordinates internal County communications and the dissemination of information to the public.

Council Committees are comprised of elected countil members and they serve specific purposes to include: Budget and Finance Committee Housing, Human Services, and Transportation Committee Infrastructure and Environmental Management Committee Land Use Committee Parks, Recreation, Energy and Legal Affairs Committee Planning Committee Policy, Economic Development, and Agriculture Committee Water Resources Committee Amendments to the charter may only be made by an action initiated by the county council and a subsequent vote by the constituency. The constituents may initiate a proposed charter amendment by obtaining the required number of signatures.

It is very important to study the meaning of an amendment to the charter prior to voting and it is equally important to register a vote on said amendment/s.

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Some of our favorite plants and animals in Hawai’i may not “play well with others.” Introduced species that do not adapt to the ancient ecosystem are called invasive species. Michelle Gould, environment and ecology instructor at UH Maui College explains...

By Michelle Gould Invasive species is a hot topic here in Hawaii. Today we are aware of species such as the Little Fire Ant (Wasmania auropunctata), Coqui Frog (Elutherodactylus coqui), and Rapid ‘O’hia Death (Ceratocystis lukuohia and Ceratocystis huliohia). While these relatively new invasive species are not yet established they are spreading and will displace native species. Organizations such as Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC), Invasive Species Committees of the other Hawaiian Islands, and other non-profit organizations are doing what they can with limited resources to prevent the further spread of these organisms.

These organisms are not the only invasive species the Hawaiian Islands are facing.

There is an extensive list of introduced, invasive plant and animal species on Maui and the other populated Hawaiian Islands lands and surrounding seas. Many of these species were purposefully introduced during the plantation era in the 19th century in order to provide resources for building materials, raising cattle, fishing, or use in exotic ornamental gardens. Awareness and knowledge of how these invasive species came to the islands has significantly diminished over just a few generations.

Eucalyptus was one of these plantation era introductions. At the time of introduction, Eucalyptus was considered to be a beautiful and revered source of hardwood for building material as well as shelter and shade for cattle. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture “Common Forest Trees of Hawaii” there are 13 different species of Eucalyptus in the Hawaiian Islands of which the title of tallest tree in Hawaii goes to Eucalyptus saligna. Their range extends up to about 3,000 feet in elevation on Maui. What our 19th century predecessors did not realize was that this beautiful tree would grow unchecked in our watersheds. Eucalyptus is a fast growing and very tall tree compared to native tree species. The root system extends into groundwater aquifers and quickly uses this water resource. In its’ current range, cloud drip is not common so water is being used but not replaced. These trees do not provide the same ecosystem services as the native tree species for our watersheds.

Today Eucalyptus is being removed, albeit slowly, near homes and power lines.

During storms the large tree limbs break and cause property damage and sometimes threatens human life. It is considered established on our island of Maui and is not being systematically removed as this would be costly. Without native tree replacement, other environmental conseContinued on page 45

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Invasive species, African Tulip Tree.

See story on page 23

Banyan Tree at I’ao Valley Photo by Alana Kay

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Doing Their Part, Part II In the first of our series on the adventures of Steve and June Jolicoeur, we shared their vision of designing and building two eco-friendly homes on Hawai’i Island. Land on Hawaii Island is cheaper, so it would seem more suited to a prototype than similar plots on Maui. They intended to bring the design back home if everything went well with these prototypes.

Kilauea has been erupting since early May of 2018 and they have been able to remain on their property despite the activity of the volcano. The land where they purchased two parcels is in the Nanawale Estates in Pahoa, which is in lava zone 2 (see lava zone map on page 28), within 1.5 miles west of fissure 8 – one of the most prolific of the 24 fissures that are part of this eruption. You can just imagine what has happened since they arrived on Hawaii Island from Maui in 2017 – or maybe not.

By Alana Kay I checked in with Steve Jolicoeur a few times since their arrival and find that his journey has been anything but predictable…

In addition to working on his project, life has also been long on local style, small town adventures. Days are filled with neighborly musical gatherings, work, problem solving and sharing ideas with others.

One day, while searching for the corner boundary of his lot, he encountered the neighbor’s 150-pound goat, Goaty. Not thinking much of the encounter initially, he noticed in his peripheral vision that Goaty was preparing to charge him. He managed to grab both of Goaty’s horns and tried to control her. After a minute, he let go of one horn and scratched behind her in an effort to calm her. After he let go, she head butted him and tried to

gorge him. According to Jolicoeur, “When I didn’t think I could fight much more, I mustered up a final dose adrenaline, twisted the goat’s head skyward and like some kind of mad man, I looked into its eyes and said, “I am not going to tolerate this anymore, and dragged her out of the bushes into the street yelling for help, just in time for the neighbors kids and friends to see me fighting with it.” They screamed franticly, “What are you doing to our goat?”

Eventually the neighbor’s nephew came Continued on page 52

The night view from Jolicoeur’s project looking toward the volcano.

Photo by Steve Jolicoeur

28  Sustainable Aloha, Summer 2018 Image taken from www.volcanoes.usgs.gov The forces of nature have the ability to overpower and reroute our human existence here on Earth. We all know this, and for the most part, we live our lives oblivious to these forces until they challenge us. That said, everybody is different and we seem to choose to live with risks that we personally fear the least. For instance, one who would never live in Louisiana at six feet below sea level, may choose to live with the occasional wildfire that is part of life in the western states. Likewise, one who would not co-habitate with crocodiles in Florida may opt for six months of winter in Wisconsin instead. In Hawaii and especially Hawaii Island (sometimes referred to as the big island), folks live with the threat of hurricanes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.

According to the USGS, this map is still an accurate representation of the current lava impacts.

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Maui County Candidates 2018 Maui County Mayoral Candidates Elle Cochran Don Guzman Beau Hawkes Alec Hawley Ori Kopelman Mike Victorino Laurent Zahnd

Kahului: Kahului: Alan Arakawa Deb Kaiwi Natalie Kama South Maui: Zandra Crouse Kelly King

Maui County Council

Makawao/Haiku:

East:

Adam Borowiec Trinette Furtado Mike Molina

Claire Carroll Shane Sinenci West: Kanamu Badinbin Rick Nava Tamara Paltin Waikapu/Wailuku/Waihee Alika Atay Alice Lee

Upcountry: Hannibal Starbuck Yuki Lei Sugimura Lanai Riki Hokama Gabe Johnson

County Council Continued:

State Representative Continued...

Kahului:

Adam Borowiec Trinette Furtado Mike Molina

Calvin Kuamo’o (8) Kauanoe Batangan (9) Andrew Kayes (9) Justin Woodson (9) Jen Mather (10) Angus McKelvey (10) Chayne Marten (10) Don Couch (11) David Kanahele (11) Lee Myrick (11) Tina Wildberger (11) Tiare Lawrence (12) Kyle Yamashita (12) Lynn DeCoite (13) John-Bull English (13) Nick Nikhilananda (13)

Upcountry:

OHA Maui Resident Trustee:

Hannibal Starbuck Yuki Lei Sugimura

Ke’eaumoku Kapu Carmen Lindsey

Lanai:

There are several residents of Maui who are running for State Senate, U.S. Senate and Governor who are not listed here.

Alan Arakawa Deb Kaiwi Natalie Kama South Maui: Zandra Crouse Kelly King Makawao/Haiku:

Riki Hokama Gabe Johnson Molokai:

Voter registration deadline for the August 11th primary election is July 12.

C. Caarida-Schnackenberg Stacy Crivello Keani Fernandez-Rawlins

For polling and other information, please go to elections.hawaii.gov

State Representative by District: Troy Hashimoto (8) Justin Hughey (8) Dain Kane (8) Mary Wagner (8) Robert Hill (8)

32 Sustainable Aloha, Summer 2018 We invited all candiates running in the 2018 election to submit a photo and brief description of their vision.

Aloha no! My name is Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, and I’m your Maui County Council - Molokai candidate. I was born and I am Claire Kamalu Carroll from Hana raised on Molokai. My husband and I are Maui. This election, I will be seeking the blessed to raise our two keiki in the same East Maui District seat for Maui County house I grew up in. council. Brought up in the town of Hana where the practice of living and teaching My desire to protect my home led me to the culture to our children is practiced to earning both a degree in law, specializing assure we are able to be sustainable for in Environmental Law and Native Hawaiour future. ian Law, and a Master’s Degree in Busi-

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Top issues? Affordable housing, water, infrastructure, jobs. All of them needs to be addressed being that one cannot happen without the other. I humbly ask for your vote this election year.

I’m running for County Council because we need a more accessible and responsive government to immediately address the affordable housing crisis and to strengthen our economy, while maintaining all that makes our islands so special – particularly our environment and culture.

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My work experience with Representative Jarrett Keohokalole, Council Member Elle Cochran, and the Hawai‘i Center for Food Safety will greatly lend to achieving this.

I humbly ask for your support. Learn more about me at votekeani.com

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Our community is best served when we are given a choice in our representation.

Tina Wildberger is Standing Up for South Maui. We must have an advocate in the State House for who understands that our environment is our economy. With clean air, clean water and healthy reefs our communities can continue to thrive. We must build workforce housing that is affordable.

We must demand that appropriate infrastructure accompany new development.

We must realize the dream that has been a high school for South Maui. It’s time to do our government business a better way. Kihei, Wailea & Makena must be protected.

Tina Wildberger will be a fierce advocate for building a community that works for our people. Elect a business owner who cares about community.

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Hannibal believes that the quality of life for Maui residents will go up if we take care of our local people, the ‘āina, and the kai.

We must listen to the needs of the communities to best direct resources. We must make sure to protect our fragile ecosystems and beautiful open spaces while we plan intelligently with low impact on the surroundings. We must facilitate the needs of the veteran farmers and create an environment that supports new farmers. We must consider Hawai’ian culture in all aspects of decision-making. To learn more go to: hannibalstarbuck.com.

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I’m Tamara Paltin. I’m running for the Maui County Council West Maui seat. I live in Nāpili with my husband George Vierra and our two keiki. I’m a Lieutenant with County Ocean Safety at DT Flemings Beach. My husband George, has worked at Napili Kai Beach Resort for the past 38 years.

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(Justin Hughey) My ultimate goal is for working families on Maui to have a quality education, affordable housing, a clean and sustainable environment for generations to come, and be provided opportunities to earn a livable wage without being discriminated by sex and ethnicity, while working less than forty hours a week.

I’ve been involved in many community organizations and I’ve also led the nonprofit Save Honolua Coalition for the past decade as we successfully lobbied the state to purchase over 100 acres in the Honolua area, saving it from private commercial development.

We only have three days worth of food in the stores, at any given time, if we were to suffer a major disaster. Who is going to purchase the land for millions to grow celery?

I am running for office because I see our quality of life steadily declining; low income and affordable housing is out of reach for many families and I believe county govenment can do more for our residents by focusing on county level solutions. Please VOTE for me and check out my website TamaraPaltin.com for more information.

By creating an affordable housing fund and the county changing a few agriculture laws we can take Na Hale O Maui’s idea and apply it to farming by establishing a community land trust so residents can work the land, grow food and purchase truly affordable housing in perpetuity without buying the land. For more information about my campaign please visit, www.putateacherinthehouse.com

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Locally Sourced

Jackfruit

Served savory or sweet, Jack tree, also known as fenne, jakfruit and sometimes simply jack or jak is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry and breadfruit family and is native to southwest India.Although not indigenous to Hawaii, it grows abundantly in our backyards and is extremely versatile.

Jackfruit Carnitas Procedure and Recipe Provided By: Hilary Barsby, Healthy Maui Chef

Ingredients: Green Jackfruit (can be done with a ripe jackfruit but it will be sweeter at the end) Jalapenos: 5-6 (depending on size of jackfruit and how much heat is desired) Onions: 5-6 Ground Cumin Ground Coriander Chili Powder Garlic: 3 heads Limes: 5-6 Chicken stock, vegetable stock or water Sea Salt Pepper Equipment: 2 large white cutting boards Chef’s Knife Olive or Canola Oil Disposable Gloves Large Crock Pot (may need 2 depending on size of jackfruit, or cook in batches) 2-3 large bowls Procedure: Jackfruit has latex under the skin, I recommend wiping the knife and your gloves with a thin layer of oil before beginning to help keep the knife and gloves clean. Eventually it will be covered, but it’s nice to start with a smooth, clean surface.

Depending on the size of the jackfruit you may need to cut it half or thirds. I cut the ends so there is a even surface to place it on to make a base. Stand up your section of jack-

fruit and peel the skin away using the knife, like a pineapple. Once peeled, cut into quarters and remove the core. From here you want to start removing the seeds, save for later. You can rough chop the jackfruit meat into chunks as it will cook down nicely in the crockpot. Continue this process until entire jackfruit has been broken down.

You will be left with a sticky mess on your cutting board and knife after break down. To help with clean up I put a fair amount of oil on a paper towel and vigorously scrub the knife to help remove the latex. From there I soap up and using a scour pad complete cleaning. It does take a while to come off.

Now to make the carnitas!

Peel and rough chop your onions, garlic and jalapenos. (continued on page 44) Chef Hilary Barsby is a 10-year Maui resident and graduate of the local Maui Culinary Academy, as well as holding a secondary certificate in plant-based cuisine. She has been serving families and individuals island wide for the last 2 years through her private chef company; Healthy Maui Chef. She has held numerous positions in the food service industry including front of the house and back of the house, from retreat centers, catering companies to most recently high-end hotels.

Hilary has a passion for creating food that is good for you without compromising on flavor. She was diagnosed with Celiac’s disease 2 years ago and this was a pivotal moment in her career. Not wanting to change her path, she decided to embrace her allergy head on, learning more about it and other food allergies and restrictions on the way. Through her exploration of different food allergies she discovered she feels best when eating a mostly plant based diet with limited amounts of dairy and animal protein.

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Ahupua’a is an old Hawaiian term for a large traditional socioeconomic, geologic, and climatic subdivision of land.

The established ahupua’a are the larger areas delineated on the map.

Moku or district is a land division that sections off portions of each island. After the Mahele, the islands were divided into districts. Prior to this, land was sacred to all and all who lived on the land used the land.

42 Sustainable Aloha, Summer 2018 Jackfruit Carnitas Continued from page 39 Remember to start slow or omit the jalapenos if you aren’t fond of spicy food! You can always add more later if needed.

Juice 1-2 limes per batch, I throw one half in the cooking liquid as well. Add stock or water to about ¾ up the jackfruit meat.

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Cook on high for 1-2 hours, then low 5 or on the keep warm setting overnight.

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Using tongs transfer the carnitas to a storage container. Be sure to try a some inside your favorite tortilla with avocado, cilantro, salsa, etc!

Freezes well and will last in the fridge for about a week.

If packing for freezing, use ziplocks or vacuum sealer and freeze in 1-2 pound sections.

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Invasive Species Continued From Page 23 quences such as erosion will occur.

Although the African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) has been on Maui since the late 1800’s, this invasive is now moving into the spotlight of the conservation community. (See photo on page 24) According to MISC and the nonprofit organization Island Conservation, the African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) was introduced by a botanist and later planted by foresters in East Maui by dropping seeds out of airplanes. It is a large, fast growing tree with brilliant orange flowers that can be found in elevations up to 3,200 feet. The vibrant flowers give this tree the name “Flame of the Forest” and can be commonly seen while driving the “road to Hana”. This species is highly competitive as the seeds are able to sprout and quickly grow in the shade, eventually preventing the growth of native saplings around it. Mature seeds spread quickly furthering the spread of this invasive species. Unfortunately this tree is still being purposefully planted as an ornamental shade tree.

The slow and steady spread of invasive species has displaced native species and changed the ecosystem of our watersheds.

These changes have reduced the groundwater available in our aquifers as invasive species use more water than native species, reduced the habitat area for endemic Honeycreepers and other organisms, enhances erosion, and the list goes on and on.

back to the ahupua’a system is long and daunting. This is why continued support for conservation organizations is so important. These conservationists and volunteers perform a labor out of love for our ecosystem and the species living within it.

The accomplishments are amazing considering what little resources these organizations have to work with.

As the island of Maui changes with the end of the sugar cane era, we should be aware that invasive species will continue to spread. If land is not cultivated or managed it may become a breeding ground for invasive species. The path toward sustainability and the prevention of rampant extinction is not easy but through awareness and support we can reverse mistakes from our past and build a better future.

Endemic: A species being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation, country or other defined zone, or habitat type; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere.

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Invasive: A species that is non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration, whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmenThe path to a sustainable watershed or tal harm or harm to human health.

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Lanai’s Hawaiian Lions More than 500 spayed/neutered cats call Lanai Cat Sanctuary home.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the sanctuary relies on donations to make lifelong care possible from kittens to kupuna.They believe that cats deserve the highest quality of life and aim to end the suffering of cats struggling to survive on the streets and in the wild. The care of feral cats serves to protect other species as well , including endangered birds.

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Roundtable: Interviews Continued from page 9 amicably and participants have dedicated themselves to continuing this enriching discussion of finding ways to better support the overall health of the watershed and to fund its maintenance and management, including the water delivery system, thereby ensuring water security for all users into the future. Over 60 people attended.

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When we depend on the courts and government to solve all of our problems, things become terribly time consuming and the result is often not the best solutions.

When it comes to problem solving, do we seek only experts in a given field? What about public input? In another article entitled Why different viewpoints lead us to the best solutions by Vikram Mansharamani of PBS, the subject of diversity in perspective is expanded to include non-experts. “Because many innovations arise from combining distinct perspectives in unexpected ways, we should seek out those with viewpoints different from our own.” He further stresses, “Less constrained by the baggage of conventional thought within a domain, outsiders can offer novel ideas and independent assessments.”

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Doing Their Part Continued from page 26 out and lassoed the goat with a rope.

On a brighter note, one of the many blessings of living in the Hawai’ian culture is the sharing of abundant greenery and produce. So many here have so much to share and even if they don’t, they still do.

Magically, the Jolicoeurs were gifted with plants that they could incorporate into their edible landscape designs.

After clearing invasive Albizia trees and dealing with numerous equipment issues, Jolicoeur finalized his building design after considering various alternatives. He wanted to create a design that would be eco friendly, while incorporating as many modern conveniences as possible. He also had to create plans that could be efficiently brought to fruition within the Hawai’ian ecosystem as well as its legal system. Before he could be permitted and begin build the structures he designed, he would need an architect’s stamp of approval. To make a long story short, he discovered that it would likely take him more than a year to accomplish this important preliminary step. What does one do while waiting for something in paradise?

Finishing Touches on the Tiny Home

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Not to be thwarted by delays beyond his control, Jolicoeur obtained two military trailers from a liquidation sale because they inspired him to build tiny homes on wheels.

Relaxation Time Continued on page 54

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The process began once again – how to build a comfortable home within the confines of the approximately 180 square feet of space on the trailer that integrates as many parameters of green building as possible without compromising convenience.

estimation, the twist of fate was a happy accident.

Jolicoeur believes this type of home would be useful in risky lava zones. In the event of an eruption, one would simply roll away from the property and relocate.

No sooner had they begun to build tiny homes on their trailers, the rumbles and earthquakes on Kilauea began – the predecessor to the eventual eruptions that caused thousands to evacuate and upwards of 600 homes to be lost completely.

Thoroughly convinced that they are on the right track with their project, they have almost completed their prototype, with old Hawai’ian style finishes and natural colors.

While feeling compassion for those who were impacted, the thought crossed their mind – tiny homes on trailers would be a great idea in high risk lava zones. In their

Throughout the entire process, Steve and June have kept an entirely positive, adventurous outlook. Despite the fact there there is ocassionally Pele’s hair and ash falling on

Fissure 8 on Kilauea Photo by Steve Jolicoeur

their project, the have forged on. Jolicoeur posted on Facebook, “What an amazing site that is beyond my words! The crater has grown to 180’ around the fissure, creating a new cone/mountain. The lava river flowing 7 miles to the ocean, looks like the lights of a city as it flickers and shoots pieces into the air. Absolutely an amazing experience and my main reason for being drawn here. Mahalo Pele!�

In part III of this series, we will talk in detail about the features of the tiny home on wheels including how they fit into existing building codes.

Because Nanawale Estates has not experienced debilitating impacts from the volcano, several relief stations and efforts have been set up there.

World Central Kitchen, an international organization, has set up shop in a former KFC restaurant and is providing approximately 830 hot meals a day, prepared by an all volunteer staff for three relief sites to include The Red Cross, The Hub and The Bodacious Women of Pahoa.

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