County of Maui December 2018 Newsletter

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An Official Publication of the County of Maui DECEMBER 2018

MAUI COUNTY WINS NATIONAL ARTS GRANT COUNTY NAMES 2018 EMPLOYEES, TEAMS, MANAGERS OF THE YEAR PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR COUNTY’S FIRST-TIME BUYER’S PROGRAM page 1

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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 Kehau Deutsch Tiffany Iida Rod Antone

Treecycling, E-cycling programs available for public during holiday season ...................................................................................................... 7 Made in Maui County Festival’s annual program booklet earns a 2018 Pinnacle Award ......................................................................................... 8

PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros

County names 2018 Employees, Manager, and Team of the Year.... 9

CONTRIBUTORS

Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 10

Dana Acosta Jennifer Aievoli Karen Arakawa Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa Lauren Armstrong SeaRay Beltran Tamara Farnsworth James Mariano Keith Regan Michele Sakuma Kapono Stupplebeen Jacky Takakura Rylan Yatsushiro

Kupaianaha ............................................................................................................ 12 Steel tapped for SWANA Pacific Basin Chapter Board of Directors............................................................................................................. 15 Maui Fire Dept announces New Year’s Eve Fireworks Information... 16 Public encouraged to apply for County’s first-time buyer’s program.................................................................................................................... 17 Kaunoa makes retirement feel like the BEST years! ............................... 18 Maui County Wins National Arts Grant ....................................................... 19 Share Your Input on Maui Long Range Transportation Plan Factbook .................................................................................................................. 20 Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation Breaks Ground on Kahului Lani Senior Affordable Rental Housing Project 21 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 22

COVER PHOTO: Bryan Berkowitz

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, The holidays are here, and I know many of you are busy with not just work but with buying your Christmas trees, decorating, buying gifts, etc. All of the songs talk about how this is a joyous time of year, but none of them sings about paying the bills afterwards.

It’s just as well, because after all the lights come down and wrapping paper is thrown away, it’s back to reality in January. For myself it means saying goodbye to all of you here at the county.

You’ll see me around of course, I’ll always be out and about and finding a way to stay active in the community. Come say hello to Ann and myself please.

I’ve been an elected official for a long time now, but, prior to that, I was a county employee myself. To this day I still enjoy speaking with the guys from wastewater, my old stomping grounds.

I’ve visited almost every department and division and spoken with many, many employees within the county during my time as mayor, and even before that as a councilmember, so trust me when I say this: there are no unimportant jobs here in the county.

Everything that each one of you does is essential. The guy who cuts the grass at the parks? His work is the first thing people notice, whether they’re watching their kids play soccer or taking a walk with their dog.

Department of Water Supply repair folks? People get their water cut off and the calls start coming in a minute later. The Motor Vehicles and Licensing Division? A smile from a clerk helping customers can make the difference between a compliment or a complaint.

In fact, can you name an unimportant position at the county? I can’t. You are all essential workers in my book.

County government is closest to the people. I’m not saying that the state and federal agencies aren’t important for people but without you, the day-to-day operations of Maui County would grind to a halt. Imagine waking up and you had no trash pickup, no water coming out of the faucets, you couldn’t flush your toilet or call police or fire for help.

That’s county government. That’s you. Your work matters, your decisions matter and your attitude matters.

You matter, and I thank you all for doing the work that you have been doing these past 8 years while I have been mayor. And I know you’ll continue to set a fine example and work with the new administration on their vision, goals and projects.

Maui County is one of the best communities in the world, I’ve always said that. Thank you for helping to keep it that way. Mahalo.

Alan Arakawa Mayor Alan Arakawa

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M.D. Minute

A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” -- Winston Churchill GLANCE BACK AT 2018 AS WE MOVE FORWARD INTO 2019 Around the world, New Year’s traditions abound. From China to Australia, people ring in the new year with noisemakers and fireworks. In Brazil, some avoid eating chicken for the first few minutes of the year because chickens scratch the Earth backward instead of forward, according to the Rio Times.

Scotland’s tradition of “first footing” says that, for good luck, the first person to set foot in the house after the stroke of midnight should be a tall, dark male bearing a lump of coal, shortbread, salt, a black bun and a “wee dram” of whisky, the History and Heritage Accommodation Guide of the UK said.

The ties that connect end of the year traditions across the globe are reflection, rebirth and celebration. It’s a transitional time, one that sparks looking back as humans looking forward.

The County of Maui consistently undergoes an ebb and flow of metamorphosis. With the tides of change come fresh challenges, hopes and accomplishments.

As we prepare to move into 2019, let’s first look back at all the good we’ve done as a team, working for the benefit of the community, in this current year of 2018.

Standout achievements this year include: • Two affordable housing projects were “fast-tracked” on Maui.

• First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program was launched/ • Work began to move to an all-electric fleet of transit vehicles • Real property tax is now on autopay • Lahaina water treatment plant was upgraded with a “Microclor” product • A successful water audit was completed • Tropic Care 2018 teamed with U.S. military to offer no-cost health care to hundreds of residents And these are just some of the highlights. Of just one year.

Truly, our county works hard for the community. As we embrace the new year and new county season, continue to reflect on the great achievements you have brought to life.

Your year-after-year efforts help improve quality of life for families, communities and the County of Maui as a whole.

Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

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Keith Regan Managing Director

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NEW MAKAWAO HI-5 REDEMPTION CENTER OPERATION DAYS IN 2019

MAUI KI-AIKIDO OFFERS DISCOUNT TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES

The county HI-5 Redemption Center (CRC) in Makawao will be changing its days of operation at the start of the new year, according to the Department of Environmental Management.

Maui County employees have a special opportunity to try out the Japanese martial art of Aikido, with Maui Ki-Aikido offering a discount on membership fees.

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, Makawao CRC, located behind Kalama Intermediate School, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays and will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

A large sign has been posted at the Makawao site and CRC staff have been onsite handing out flyers to notify residents of the changes.

County residential drop-box locations that have CRC sites for HI-5 beverage container redemption are listed below with hours and days of operation for 2019.

For more information about drop-box guidelines, visit www.mauicounty.gov/recycle or call the county Recycling Hotline at (808) 270-7880. For details on CRC locations, call Aloha Recycling at (808) 871-8544.

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Aikido is a martial art based on the principle of moving in harmony with one’s attacker. Beginner classes cover meditation, moving with mind and body coordinated, and basic techniques. Classes are open to people of all ability levels.

Maui Ki-Aikido was founded in 1953 by former Maui Police Department Major Shinichi Suzuki Sensei, and it provided self-defense training to MPD officers for many years. It is the oldest Aikido dojo in the United States.

Maui Ki-Aikido offers classes for beginners at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani, or 6:30 p.m. Thusdays at its Wailuku dojo, located at 194 S. Market St., across from the Wells Park basketball court. For more information, email mauikiaikido@gmail.com

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES AVAILABLE FOR MAUI COUNTY

call the County Recycling Hotline at 270-7880 or visit www.mauicounty.gov/foamfree.

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced today that Opportunity Zones are now available for the County of Maui.

OED worked with the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) and the Governor’s Office to designate zones for Maui County as required by Federal Legislation.

NEW VISION FOR WEST MAUI

The recently passed Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act authorized a community economic development program called the Opportunity Zones Program.

This new program provides incentives for investors to re-invest unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds in exchange for temporary tax deferral and other benefits. The Opportunity Funds will then be used to provide investment capital in certain low-income communities.

“The zones are qualified based on census tract information,” said Teena Rasmussen, Director of OED. “Because of this, only certain portions of Maui Island were eligible to be designated Opportunity Zones.”

Maui’s zones consist of the core of Wailuku town, which is slated for redevelopment; a zone in Kahului that includes the old Kahului Industrial area, airport area, the new Maui Business Park and agriculture land beyond it; a zone comprising Haliimaile and a portion of Makawao town; and a zone that encompasses Kaunakakai on Molokai.

The program should assist those who have been wanting to redevelop their properties in these older parts of Maui, as well as on Molokai where funding for infrastructure improvements is needed.

“It is now up to the private sector to come to the table with projects to attract investment,” said Rasmussen. “The tax incentives are very attractive, especially for long-term investing.”

For more information on the Opportunity Zones Program, visit https://invest.hawaii.gov/hawaiiopportunity-zones/.

POLYSTYRENE FOAM BAN APPLIES TO ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS WELL Per Ordinance 4457, a bill for an ordinance establishing a new chapter 20.26, Maui County Code, restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers, Chapter 20.26.040(B) Prohibitions, it states, “polystyrene foam food service containers shall not be sold, used, provided, or offered for use at any County facility, County-authorized concession, Countypagesponsored or County-permitted event, or County 6 program.” Please ensure that your departments are adhering to this. For more information, please

West Maui residents got an opportunity to share their ideas for the future at a December 5 Vision Workshop at the West Maui Senior Center. With more than 80 people in attendance, residents talked about their hopes and dreams for the next 20 years to help the Department of Planning’s Long-Range Division craft a vision for the West Maui Community Plan.

“Workshops like this one are a great opportunity for the public to weigh in on their community’s future,” Division Chief Pam Eaton said. “We were excited by the turn out and are looking forward to turning these ideas into a strong vision the community can really get behind.”

The vision is a critical part of any community plan.

It tells the story of what a community will look like when the goals, policies and action items in a community plan are implemented. It’s a target for the community and elected officials to work toward, and also a way to check whether the plan is working.

The in-person Vision Workshop isn’t the public’s last opportunity to contribute to the vision for West Maui. Anyone can participate through an online Vision Workshop posted at www. wearemaui.com through December 31. Please share this link with anyone you know who lives,

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Treecycling, E-cycling programs available for public during holiday season The County of Maui reminds residents that a variety of programs are available for recycling Christmas trees and unwanted electronics this holiday season. County parks, community centers or other County facilities may not be used for tree-cycling or dumping of unwanted items.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Trees being recycled must have all decorations removed, including tinsel, to allow them to be safely composted. Tree recycling is available at the following locations: • EKO Compost, Central Maui Landfill; ph. 572-8844 • Olowalu Convenience Center; ph. 893-0932 • Hana Landfill; ph. 264-6313, •

Kihei Compost (call for fees); ph. 874-0899

• Pawn’s Tree & Trimming, Molokai Landfill; ph. 553-8073 The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui Curbside Christmas tree pickup service will also be available for Paia, Haiku, Makawao, Pukalani and Kula residents on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2018, from 8 a.m. to noon. A $10 donation is requested for small and medium trees, and a minimum donation of $20 per large tree is requested to help support the club’s community service projects. Trees should be set out on the curb page 7

before 8 a.m. on the day of pickup. Pickup can be scheduled by contacting Zak Pacholl at (503) 5506666 by Friday, January 4, by 4:00 p.m.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING E-cycling will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 4 due to the holidays and opens on Saturday, January 5, 2019. A special onetime holiday clean-up day is scheduled for electronics recycling on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at the County-funded E-Cycling program at 901 Lower Main Street in Wailuku. The cleanup day is in addition to E-Cycling’s regular hours, which are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Four types of electronics are accepted at the E-Cycling program: televisions, computers, monitors and printers.

E-cycling cannot accept microwaves, cell phones, stereos, copiers, fax machines, computer games or any other electronic devices. The service is provided free of charge; the public is asked to be courteous by not leaving any items at the gate after hours.

For more information call the E-Cycling hotline at (808) 280-6460. For general recycling questions, call the Recycling Hotline at (808) 270-7880 or visit www.mauicounty.gov/recycle.

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Made in Maui County Festival’s annual program booklet earns a 2018 Pinnacle Award For the past five years, Made in Maui County Festival’s (MIMCF) official program booklet has become an invaluable resource for those seeking local businesses who produce madein-Maui-County products. Now, this annual program has earned another distinction as recipient of the 2018 Pinnacle Award.

MIMCF’s program booklet tied for Bronze in the “Best Event Program” category for events under $250,000.

To view the online version of the MIMCF program booklet from 2014-2018, visit www.MadeInMaui CountyFestival/ programs.

The competition, presented by International Festival’s & Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, drew entries from some of the world’s top festivals and events. Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, CO; the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA; the Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, IA; the National Cherry Festival in Washington, DC; the City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL; the Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, KY; the Fiesta Bowl, Scottsdale, AZ; and Canada Day at Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

International winners included such diverse event organizations as RedFilo Event, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Destination NSW, Sydney, Australia; Gaungdong Chimelong Group, Gaungzhou, China; Cuckoo Events, Dublin, Ireland; Rotterdam Festivals, pageRotterdam, Netherlands; Festival Lent, Maribor, 8 Slovenia; and the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival, Songpa-gu, South Korea.

Awards were announced in 69 different categories in total including Best TV Promotional, Social Media Site; Commemorative Poster, Parade, Educational Program, Children’s Program; and Event Program.

“We would like to congratulate all of our Pinnacle winners for their outstanding entries into this year’s competition,” said IFEA President & CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE. “The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and top quality creative, promotional, operational, and community outreach programs and materials produced by festivals and events around the world. Striving for the highest degree of excellence in festival and event promotions and operations in every budget level and every corner of the globe, this competition has not only raised the standards and quality of the festivals and events industry to new levels, but also shows how event producers can use innovation and creativity to achieve a higher level of success.”

Presented by the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the annual Made in Maui County Festival is Maui County’s largest products show. Held each year on the first Friday and Saturday of November, this major festival offers a springboard for local companies to take their business to the next level by being able to unveil new products, meet with prospective wholesalers and connect with new customers. www.

MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com.

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County names 2018 Employee, Manager, and Team of the Year The County of Maui announced its 2018 Employee, Manager and Team of the Year at the 31st annual Employee Recognition Awards Dinner on Dec. 7 at Kihei Community Center.

The recognitions honor the departments’ Employee, Manager and Team of the Year awards, as well as the service anniversary, retiree and perfect attendance award recipients, for fiscal year 2018. The South Maui ceremony drew more than 250 people, comprising county employees, family and friends.

provides Maui visitors support when tragedy hits during their trip.

Taylor Kamakawiwoole

Top honors this year went to Taylor Kamakawiwoole, community policing officer of the Department of Police, who won Employee of the Year; Kathleen Aoki, administrative planning officer of the Department of Planning, who earned Manager of the Year; and the Plumbing Section Team of the Department of Public Works, which landed the Team of the Year award.

Employee of the Year Kamakawiwoole has been pivotal in homeless operations, spanning work in cleanup to providing resources such as shelter, recovery and addiction programs and spiritual needs. He often goes above and beyond the call of duty with patience, compassion and diligence, county staff said.

This is especially evident when Kamakawiwoole pageserves as visitor 9 oriented policing officer, a role that

Kathleen Aoki

Manager of the Year Aoki knows all things Planning. She has been in the department for years and has worked in nearly every division, which comes in handy for many when questions arise. Aoki is praised for her communication skills: She’s fair, open and friendly, and aims to maintain peace when conflicts emerge, county staff said. “She has the ability to make decisions without hesitation and at the same time include others in the process,” according to the selection committee.

Team of the Year includes Plumbing Section’s Jerry Tanaka, Nalani Yap, Ben Aganos, Sr., Ben Aganos, Jr., Daniel Tengan, Maurice Shimabukuro and Daniel Pascua. During 2017, the team processed approximately 1,500 permits, 7,000 inspections and 200 requests from the public.

They are always willing to explore new solutions to help improve the plumbing industry and recently conducted extensive research into new technology and methods, the selection committee said. Besides the team’s talented work, its “morale is always high and the members enjoy working together,” the selection committee said.

For more information, call Mayor’s Chief of Staff Lynn Araki-Regan at 270-3170.

Plumbing Section Team of Dept. of Public Works

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Kūlia i ka nu‘u Strive to reach the summit Please help congratulate these dedicated individuals as they continue to serve the community and in doing so, “strive to reach the summit.”

The Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division Team Rocks!

The Department of Environmental Management Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S) was established in 2016 to fulfill the County of Maui Charter Amendment that the department shall “guide efforts to optimize opportunities for environmental, natural resource protection, sustainability, conservation, and restoration.” Currently, the division houses two landfill diversion-focused sections, Recycling and Abandoned Vehicles, Metals, & Litter Control. EP&S continues to grow as the mission and purview of the division are developed.

EP&S is building a solid and multi-talented team with a few new members joining over the past couple of years.

Allyson Higa joined the Abandoned Vehicles & Metals section as AV Coordinator in May 2017. She moved over from serving 8 years as lead clerk and “central commander” for Wailuku Refuse Section of the Solid Waste Division. She is the brains and the calm voice of reason behind the challenging and complicated work of removing, storing, auctioning and disposing of vehicles left behind on public roadways.

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Jennifer Aievoli returns to County of Maui as Abandoned Vehicles & Metals Administrator after serving in a limitedterm position in 2017 with Parks & Recreation Department. She came to Maui with 31 years under her belt working with State of California

environmental and other programs. Guided by her many years of experience and expertise, she will oversee AV operations, develop land-based clean up programs, and work to divert metals and related materials that are banned from Maui landfills. The section conducts collection events in remote areas of Maui, Molokai and Lanai, manages a comprehensive illegal dumping response and education grant, and provides litter prevention and education programming.

Cecile Powell recently returned to the County of Maui as a Recycling Specialist. With vim and vigor, she manages most of the county’s recycling contracts, oversees annual household hazardous waste events, leads county recycling educational campaigns, and champions waste reduction programming.

She is now leading the effort for the Foam Free Maui public awareness campaign and implementation of the upcoming polystyrene foam ban. Soon she will be leading the “BYO! Bring Your Own...” campaign to be launched in 2019.

Hana Steel continues to do good work with the County Recycling Section and brings to the job a wealth of knowledge and history.

Under her leadership, her team was responsible for establishing the used motor oil program, the drop-box residential recycling program, the County’s co-composting program, the Recycle Molokai facility, the 3 Can Plan curbside recycling program, the ADF glass recycling program, paint recycling, and E-Cycling, to mention a few of her accomplishments. She currently manages the Recycling Grants Program which catapulted several profitable recycling businesses into existence and continues today.

Tamara Farnsworth was selected in July as Division Manager of the Department of Environmental Management Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). She joined County of Maui in 2013 as Abandoned Vehicles and Metals Section Administrator after serving five years with City and County of Honolulu as a Recycling Specialist. She

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comes to the new position with a BA in Environmental Issues from UH-Manoa, a Permaculture Design Certificate from the AsiaPacific Center for Regenerative Studies, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

She is passionate about climate change mitigation, sea level rise adaptation, waste reduction, food security, and ecological resilience, with a mauka to makai approach to environmentalism and culture. She looks forward to leading the EP&S team in developing the mission and purview of the division as well as expanding its scope within the county and community.

The Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division was established in 2016 to fulfill the 2012 Maui County Charter Amendment that the department shall “guide efforts to optimize opportunities for environmental, natural resource protection, sustainability, conservation, and restoration.” While in expansion, the division currently houses two landfill diversion-focused sections, Recycling and Abandoned Vehicles, Metals, & Litter Control. More information about current programming may be found at mauicounty.gov/eps.

Kudos to Field Operations Water Service Supervisor II Cullen Falces who was recently honored as the recipient of the prestigious Bill Thompson Award.

The Bill Thompson Award is presented to the employee who displays dedication, superior work performance, outstanding service to the water industry, and love for the people of Hawaii.

Cullen was first hired in 1980 as a Laborer II and through many twists and turns in his career, moved in and out of the positions of Pipefitter Helpter, Pipefitter I, Pipefitter II, and Water Service Supervisor II. He is also a standby captain and works long hours responding to calls after-hours and on weekends every three weeks. His vast experience with field operations and many projects throughout the county make him a great teacher and invaluable resource for the Field Operations Divsion.

Cullen has two grown children and is actively involved in helping to raise their children (4 grandchildren). Through dedication to work, family, God, and community, Cullen continues to make a big impact on the job and on his Congratulations to Elise colleagues.

Moniz who was Congratulations Cullen! selected as the Department of On Friday, Water Supply’s November Wai’olu Award 9, Sheila winner for Nakagawa, Land December Use Permit Clerk 2018! Elise was in our Zoning nominated (ZAED) Division

by Renee awarded her Medeiros who ABOVE AND said, “Elise ha BEYOND award to been working Karin Phaneuf, tirelessly on Administrative the “Workday” Officer for the program, doing the work of two people, getting Department of our payroll done week after week. Always with a Planning. Sheila positive attitude, a smile, and warm greeting.” recognized Karin because she is awesome! She went above and beyond when page she organized the highly successful staff retreat 11 for the Department in October which was aimed

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at trying to build inter-division unity. She is also always available to help when someone needs it! Thank you Karin going ABOVE AND BEYOND from all of Planning!

Christi Keliikoa, Planner IV with ZAED, was also recognized for going ABOVE AND BEYOND. She received her award from Pikake Fernandez Ruiz, Land Use Building Plans Technician in ZAED. Pikake said she values this award and really was honored to be chosen herself. She said she wanted to pass this award on to someone who is fairly new to the department and who previously worked for another county department, just as she did.

Pikake said that Christi came to the department with an open mind of willingness to learn SOMETHING NEW! She appreciates how Christi has grown and fit herself right into place. Thank you Christi for going ABOVE AND BEYOND for the Department of Planning!

On Friday, November 30, the Planning Department bid farewell to Keith Scott, Planner V in the Current Division since January of 2014.

Keith will be greatly missed. He was a valuable member of the Shoreline Team, working to protect our shoreline for public use while also supporting appropriate development. Keith has a great work ethic and a calm and professional demeanor – a winning combination.

Kupaianaha BY: TIFFANY IIDA Department of Management vironmental Protection & Sustainability Division.

Pictured on left: Cecile, Jeremy, and baby Henry Powell Maui 4-H Girls Clubs, the Ilima’s and Lucky Clovers, were among the honorable few from across the nation to be chosen to represent our Island and State at the annual 4H National Congress held this year in Atlanta, GA from Nov 22-28, 2018. The girls where treated to tours, dinners, gala’s and events with inspirational speakers to motivate them to become tomorrows leaders in our community. We are proud of them and their achievement and look forward to them leading us into Maui’s future.

Congratulations to Cecile and Jeremy Powell pagewho tied the knot on November 16 in Wailuku.

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Ilima 4-H club: Kami Echiverri, Emma Endo, Erin Kobashigawa (daughter of Lyle Kobashigawa of the Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns

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and Wendy Kobashigawa of the Dept. of Public and Wendy Kobashigawa of the Dept. of Public Works), Sydnie Matsuda, Erin Mukai, Mia Rivera (daughter of Jen Rivera of the Dept. of Environmental Management), Ashley Taoka, and Sofia Stupplebeen (daughter of Kapono Stupplebeen of the Maui Fire Dept.)

Lucky Clovers club: Marisa Fillazar (daughter of Mark Fillazar of the Dept. of Public Works), Taylie Kawakami, Sarah Sakakihara (daughter of Linda Monden of the Dept. of Public Works), Kendall Taomoto (daughter of Eddie Taomoto of the Maui Fire Dept. and Wendy Taomoto of the Dept. of Water Supply), and Michelle Tasaki.

Pono Akiona (PingPong Po), 16 years old, from Wailuku, Maui, won 1st place in the 2v2 (2 person vs. 2 person) Tag Team Battle category at the 9th Annual American Beatbox Championships in New York City on Sunday Nov. 11, 2018.

Together with his teammate, Alex Sanchez (BizKit), of White Plains, NY, as group Dreamerz, progressed through the preliminary battles to the finals for an overtime win over White Noizz. Pono and Alex became the new 2018 American tag team beatbox champions.

Pono was the only contestant from Hawaii. The American Beatbox Championships required all contestants to pre-qualify via video submission, and only selected the top 32 solo performers and top 8 tag team groups from the whole nation. Instead of working his way from coast to coast and tournament to tournament, due to the expense of travel and accommodations, Pono was encouraged to go for the page national competition as his very first beatboxing tournament, and he & his team mate won!

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With their win, Pono and Alex qualify to compete in the World Beatbox Championships to be held in Germany in 2020. A GoFundMe account named “PingPong Po” has been set up as a fundraising effort for the upcoming Germany trip.

Pono began beatboxing about 3 years ago after watching a few YouTube videos that inspired him to create amazing music and sound effects using only his mouth and voice.

He discovered a network of other young beatboxing enthusiasts online, from around the world. Together they learned from one another, challenged each other in online tournaments, and made friends. One of those friends was his teammate Alex, who he met about 2 years ago online, and with the same goal of qualifying for the American Beatbox Championships, they practiced remotely and collaborated on various compositions.

money, from birthdays and Christmas gifts, in addition to working during the summer and winter breaks, so that he could obtain his goal of traveling to NYC to participate in this tournament.

Pono finds his inspiration in performing from the entertainment and enjoyment of others. Since the start, it has been Pono’s goal to qualify and compete at the American Beatbox Championships so it was a dream come true for him to attend. He has been saving his

Pono has been featured at venues such as Epic Lighting / Front of House and has been competing in talent shows and tournaments online throughout middle and high school. Pono performed at the MACC as a small solo featured artist as part of the Iao School Band’s Aloha Concert. He has also organized an open mic type setting at the park to encourage a beatbox community on Maui. He has gained much support from family and friends and is very grateful for everyone’s aloha. He is especially grateful for his sponsor Tim Lara, who paid for his flight to NY. “As his parents, we are very proud of his hard work and commitment to pursuing his goals and dreams, and support him wholeheartedly in his future aspirations. We’ve watched him progress as he learned and created new sound effects and compositions, so we are excited to see what the future holds,” said Cheryl Akiona of the Dept. of Parks & Recreation.

More information on the American Beatbox Championships can be found at: Bkbazaar.com/ event/american-beatboxchampionships-2018/ or contact page 14 Jake Rich, Executive Producer, American Beatbox Championships at americanbbx@gmail.com or (716) 868-5253.

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Steel tapped for SWANA Pacific Basin Chapter Board of Directors Congratulations to Dr. Hana Steel, a county employee since 1991, who has been tapped to serve on the initial Board of the Pacific Basin SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) Chapter by CEO David Biderman.

Biderman met Steel at a SWANA conference where she was a presenter. The first Pacific Basin SWANA conference will be held on Guam in June, 2019, in conjunction with the EPA IX annual Pacific Environmental Conference, where Steel has also presented papers.

Steel will serve as the chairperson of the Technical Subcommittee on Recycling. “We look forward to your helping make this new chapter a reality,” said Bob Perrone, Guam resident and Chair of the new chapter board.

When Steel was a presenter at a SWANA conference, she challenged SWANA to use its resources to help “clean up the basin by providing solid waste management education to these islands.”

At the same time, Perrone was working with Conchita San Nicolas Taitano and Bob Shambach to convince SWANA of the need for a new chapter in the basin.

“I am honored to be offered this position and to

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represent Maui County.

There are about 2,500 inhabited islands in the basin, and all of these islands can benefit from what SWANA can offer,” stated Steel. She is looking for other solid waste professionals in Hawaii who would like to join this new chapter.”

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is an organization of more than 10,000 public and private sector professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research. For more than 50 years, SWANA has been the leading association in the solid waste management field.

SWANA serves industry professionals through technical conferences, certifications, publications and a large offering of technical training courses.

The annual Pacific Environmental Conference is sponsored by EPA IX, which oversees environmental concerns of all Compact Countries. These island nations receive federal funds in exchange for military rights as negotiated after the Second World War. The conference travels to a different island every year, including the Hawaiian Islands.

For more information, visit SWANA.org. Steel may be contacted at hana.steel@mauicounty.gov.

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Maui Fire Dept announces New Year’s Eve Fireworks Information BY: RYLAN YATSUSHIRO Dept. of Fire & Public Safety The County of Maui’s, Department of Fire and Public Safety announces the sale of New Year’s Eve fireworks beginning on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 and ending on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.

A fireworks permit is not required for consumer fireworks such as sparklers, snakes, and cylindrical or cone fountains which emit effects not higher than 12 feet off the ground. However, a fireworks permit is required for the use of fire crackers. The following are details for fireworks permits.

LANAI • Pine Isle Market Permit required firecrackers will be sold at the following retail locations: ALL MAUI LOCATIONS OF • CVS Longs Drugs • Foodland Supermarkets– with the exception of Lahaina Farms

• Each permit costs $25.00 payable by check/ money order to the County of Maui. Cash will be accepted at the Fire Prevention Bureau and Pine Isle Market only

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• Each permit allows a purchase of up to 5,000 pieces of fire crackers

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• There is no limit to the number of permits issued to each person

• Sack N Save • Walgreens • Phantom Fireworks, Queen Kaahumanu Center KIHEI

• Pacific Starr Fireworks, Piilani Shopping Village • Permit applicants must be 18 years or older and show proof of age at the time of permit processing MOLOKAI *Permits will be available from December 17-31, • Misaki’s Grocery 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following • Take’s Variety Store locations: LANAI • CENTRAL MAUI, Fire Prevention Bureau - 313 • Pine Isle Market Manea Pl. Waikapu Consolidated Baseyard • WEST MAUI, County Parks & Recreation Permit Office - Lahaina Civic Center, 1840 Honoapiilani Hwy. Lahaina

The Maui Fire Department also would like to remind residents of the following rules regarding fireworks use:

• MOLOKAI, County Parks & Recreation Permit Office - Mitchell Pauole Community Center, 90 Ainoa St.

• Fireworks can only be legally set off from 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 1:00 a.m. New Year’s Day • Setting off fireworks outside designated times is punishable by law. Violations are subject to fines of up to $2,000.00 • Aerial fireworks are illegal and extremely dangerous. The import, transfer, sale, or use of aerial fireworks without a permit is a Class C Felony

*County Offices are closed on Monday, December 25, 2018 in observance of the Christmas Day Holiday.

A limited number of fireworks permits will be available at the following locations: KAHULUI • Phantom Fireworks, front parking lot of Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 West Kaahumanu Ave. KIHEI page 16

• Pacific Starr Fireworks, Piilani Shopping Village, 225 Piikea Ave.

General Prohibitions: • It is unlawful to remove or extract pyrotechnic contents • It is unlawful to throw any ignited fireworks from a moving vehicle • It is unlawful to set off fireworks within 1000 feet of health care facilities and facilities for animals • It is unlawful to set off fireworks by schools • It is unlawful to set off fireworks on public roads, in County parks, at County facilities, cane fields, or places of worship

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• It is unlawful for any person without a permit to set off, ignite, discharge or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks within 500 feet from any hotel • It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, sell or give any fireworks to minors, and for any minors to possess, purchase, or set off, ignite or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks, except that the parents or guardians may allow the minor to use fireworks while under the immediate supervision and control of an adult.

Safety Tips Regarding Fireworks Use: • Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries.

• Young children and fireworks do not mix. Never give fireworks, even sparklers to young children.

Sparklers burn at temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Older children should only use fireworks under the direct supervision of an adult.

• Always read and follow all warnings and instructions listed by the manufacturer for the safe use and handling of fireworks.

• Make sure you have a clear, flat area to use the fireworks; away from structures, dry grass or brush, or other readily ignitable materials.

• Have a water hose or bucket of water readily available in case of a fire.

Public Aerial Fireworks Display Locations:

Dec. 31, 2018 - begins approx. 11:59 p.m.

• Four Seasons Resort Lanai – Laydown Area 1 Manele Bay Rd. Dec 31, 2018 - begins approx. 11:59 p.m.

The use of fireworks to celebrate the start of a new year is a privilege that Maui residents continue to enjoy. Unfortunately, this activity increases our community’s risk of fire and fire-related injuries. To ensure our community can continue celebrating the start of the new year with fireworks and avoid the risks associated with its use please remember to do the following: supervise children using fireworks, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety tips provided, use common sense, and watch out for each other’s safety. Let’s all have a safe and enjoyable New Year’s celebration and continue to celebrate the start of every New Year with fireworks. Happy New Year!

The best way to stay safe is to not use fireworks in the first place ... Leave fireworks to the professionals!

For additional information on fireworks permits, contact the Maui Fire Department’s, Fire Prevention Bureau at (808) 876-4690 or refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes 132D. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrs2006/Vol03_ Ch0121-0200D/HRS0132D/HRS_0132D-.HTM

• Grand Wailea Resort - Offshore barge 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive

Public encouraged to apply for County’s first-time buyer’s program Starting Dec. 3, the county has been accepting applications for its First-Time Home Buyer’s Down Payment Assistance Program, designed for low- to above-moderate income first-time homebuyers to get down payment and/or closing cost help.

Administered by the county’s Housing Division, the program will provide grants up to $30,000 to eligible applicants with qualifying properties.

The maximum financial help for any one borrower will not exceed 5 percent of the purchase price or appraisal value, or the amount above, whichever is less. The actual amount of funding will be determined by demonstrated need on a case-bycase basis.

The completed application, along with a credit preapproval letter from a mortgage lender authorized to do business in Hawaii, must be received at the pageHousing Division administration office by 4:30 p.m.

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Applicants will be selected through a lottery drawing process at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Cameron Center auditorium, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku. The first sixty-six applicants drawn will be notified via writing; they will have 10 calendar days from the date of the letter to meet various requirements, including submitting signed tax returns for the last three years and completion of a short county survey on housing needs. The remaining applicants will be alternates prioritized in order that their cards were drawn, should any of the first 66 fail to meet obligations or grant qualification criteria, or should additional funds be available.

Basic provisions, applicant eligibility criteria, applications and other information, may be found at the county’s Housing Division administration office, 2065 Main St., Suite 108, Wailuku. Or for more information contact Housing Program Specialist Jessica Crouse directly at 270-1741.

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Kaunoa makes retirement feel like the BEST years!

BY: DANA ACOSTA Kaunoa Senior Services Exploring life at 55! Kaunoa serves seniors in many ways, from the active and able-bodied to the frail, isolated homebound. Organized group activities and classes, as well as volunteer options, keep seniors active, engaged and focused on staying healthy and connected to the community.

Kaunoa Assistant Administrator Roland Prieto organized an Eagle Scout project with Boy Scout Mason MacDonald of Troop 54 to repaint parking lots at Kaunoa Senior Center’s Spreckelsville campus. The purpose of an Eagle Scout Project is to provide an opportunity to demonstrate leadership while performing a project that would benefit the community. The scope of the project entailed the restriping of Kaunoa’s parking lot lines (including handicapped posts/emblems), loading and unloading zones, and repainting of curbs, and resulted in the parking lots looking bright and easy to see for the seniors and looking lively and refreshed. This project involved a team of people who had to monitor the weather throughout the weekend, choose when to come down to do the painting and coordinate 40 volunteers who swept the lots following the rains, and did the painting.

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Hawaii’s extremely popular Medical Doctor, Nutritionist, and author, Dr. Terry Shintani spoke recently at Kaunoa on the options that can be considered

regarding prescription medications and diet. Dr. Shintani covered a wide variety of topics, including how to lose weight by eating more, and how to control pain, inflammation, blood pressure, high cholesterol and blood sugar. Longtime fan Sandi Amaral attended the standing-room-only event.

RSVP Advisory Council members Anita Fernandez and Clare Kihara assisted Kaunoa’s Meals on Wheels program with double lunch deliveries in November. They were captured here receiving instructions from MOW staff member Jaime Gonsalves.

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. For a complete listing of all of Kaunoa’s activities, call 270-7308 or 270-4310 to receive a monthly newsletter.

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Maui County Wins National Arts Grant The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) recently announced that Maui County has been selected to receive one of 60 Our Town awards to cultivate public art.

The County of Maui, the only awardee in the state, will receive $75,000 to support the planning and implementation of pilot arts programming in Wailuku Town between Sept. 1, 2018, and June 30, 2020.

“We have been working with the Wailuku Town arts community for years to create a tangible way to integrate the arts into an economic revitalization plan. The timing finally came together, as a public funder came to the table to support the telling of Wailuku’s story through the arts,” said Erin Wade, Maui Redevelopment Planner who led the grant application process. “We couldn’t be more excited.”

Working closely with Maui Historical Society, the county will deliver a well-planned response to ongoing community need for public art in Wailuku Town. The project’s first year will include a call for visual and performing artists, with selection criteria aimed at quality, style, significance, permanence and portability.

In its second year, local and visiting artists will create public artwork in Wailuku, paired with talk story sessions, brown bag lunch events, public rehearsals, jam sessions and more, which invite the public to be a part of both the process and the product.

Wade, who has spearheaded the reWailuku planning movement and staffs Maui pageRedevelopment Agency, will direct the project, 19 with nonprofit arts specialist Kelly McHugh as project coordinator.

“To be a part of Wailuku’s contribution to the national conversation around creative placemaking and its ability to advance and deepen community connections is literally a dream come true,” McHugh said.

Wailuku resident Awakea Lindsey, president of the Maui Historical Society and member of the Maui Redevelopment Agency, is focused on rooting the project’s creative process in Wailuku’s culture and history, while allowing the neighborhood to evolve into the next version Photos: Bryan Berkowitz of itself.

“Wailuku is Maui’s big town; and the heart of government and business,” Lindsey said. “I’m excited to use this as an opportunity to bring culture and art back into daily life. It is important for us to keep a balance between Wailuku’s legacy and its future.”

Titled “Small Town, Big Art” (following the 2012 reWailuku initiative, Small Town, Big Heart), the project will enhance relationships among Wailuku Town small businesses and community members throughout the Wailuku Civic Complex planning and design. It will also position public art as a catalyst for communicating Wailuku’s distinct identity in a way that can help stimulate its economy during the construction period.

NEA’s Our Town program is in its ninth year of funding and will distribute grants this round totaling $4.1 million to 60 awardees in 37 states.

For a complete listing of projects receiving Our Town grant support, along with project descriptions and grants listed by state and type, visit the NEA website at www.arts.gov.

For more information, contact Wade at 270-5517.

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Share your input on Maui Long Range Transportation Plan Factbook BY: LAUREN ARMSTRONG, AICP Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization (Maui MPO) Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking public input on a Factbook that presents emerging trends in transportation; a look at who lives, works, and visits the island of Maui; how people move around Maui today; and a summary of key issues and opportunities to focus the next phase of work. Deadline for comments is December 16, 2018.

Maui is growing, creating challenges for its current transportation system. Hele Mai Maui is a 20-year transportation plan that will identify safe and comfortable transportation options, services, and infrastructure for people of all ages and abilities.

The plan is a key federal requirement carried out by the MPO to prioritize transportation projects to receive federal funds.

The project team—made up of County staff and consultants—will be engaging with the Maui island community at key milestones. MPO Executive Director Lauren Armstrong noted, “We heard that people on Maui want it to be safer, easier, and more convenient to travel around the island. We also heard that people value a sustainable, resilient, and affordable transportation system that will serve people on Maui for years to come.”

Using data collection and analysis from various sources, the Factbook sets out: ·

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By 2040 there could be 33,000 more people

living on Maui and 15,000 more daily visitors, straining existing infrastructure. · People aged 65 and older will likely make up a quarter of Maui’s population by 2040, pointing to a need for a transportation system that safely serves people of all ages and abilities. · Sea level rise of 3.2 feet could lead to 11 miles of flooded major roadways on Maui, where resilience to climate change is a key priority. · An average of 100 crashes per year involve people walking and biking – 17% result in severe injury or death, highlighting the need for separate spaces for cars, bikes and pedestrians. · Maui Bus ridership in 2017 was 1.8 million rides on 13 routes, and half of those surveyed in outreach efforts said they would ride the bus if service were more convenient.

Share your input on the Hele Mai Maui Factbook – available online at www.mauimpo.org/hele-maimaui-2040 – by December 16, 2018.

Next steps include a public call for transportation projects, an evaluation of project benefits and tradeoffs, and a funding plan for the prioritized list of projects. Check back to the project website for updates on the next round of community engagement in early 2019.

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Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC) breaks ground on Kahului Lani senior affordable rental housing project

Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC) broke ground on the Kahului Lani senior affordable rental housing development on Maui on Nov. 20. Developed in partnership with GSF, LLC., Kahului Lani will provide low-income seniors with an affordable permanent living option, offering complementary amenities, where residents can “age in place.”

The 165-unit senior affordable rental complex will be built in two phases at the site bordered by Kane, Vevau and School streets. The first phase of Kahului Lani will include a six-story building with 82 units.

The second phase will feature 83 units and a twostory multi-purpose building, which will include offices for Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to provide on-site case management services and programs for residents.

Earlier this year, Maui County’s Department of Housing & Human Concerns announced the Kahului Lani housing project is moving forward, thanks to the utilization of a new fast-track permitting process.

A “Workforce Housing Certificate” was issued for the Kahului Lani project and is the result of a directive earlier this year by Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, who instructed all departments give

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priority to processing permits for affordable housing projects. The mayor’s directive yielded the certificate; along with all permit plans that ensure permits are processed first and remain a priority until granted.

“Increasing Maui’s affordable housing inventory is a top priority for the County right now,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “This is especially true for our seniors, who deserve the choice to age in place and live long, active, happy, and healthy lives. I’d like to thank CCHDC and the State for teaming up with the County to produce this greatly needed, truly affordable senior housing in Kahului.”

“As Hawai‘i’s population continues to age, it is more important than ever to provide our seniors with affordable rental options,” said CCHDC President Rick Stack. “Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation is proud to play a role in filling this critical need for our kupuna.”

Once completed, seniors ages 55 and older who earn 60 percent or less of the county median income will be eligible to apply as potential tenants.

Kahului Lani is expected to be completed in 2020.

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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County

Dept. of Public Works Highways crew are busy adding a right turn lane to remind driver’s that one of the two lane on Maui Lani Pkway is a right turn only.

Congratulations to the following County of Maui employees who received the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Certification: From top left to right: Jason Pili, Remmel Yanos, Romeo Guzman, Theo Leong, Susan Pacheco and Myles Padron From bottom left to right: Paul Monzano, Martin Jenson, Layne Belen, Mark Middleton, Roland Sorenson Not pictured: Lauren Farmer page 22

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The Maui County Office on Aging held its 17th Annual Family Caregivers conference at the Grand Wailea Hotel on Nov 16. Over 300 people and 35 exhibitors were part of this all-day event that focused on “SuperCharging Your caregiving.� Attendees listened to a presentation by Dr. Terry and Michelle Barclay on living a good life while providing care for someone who has dementia. Physical Therapists Malia Kimura and Terri Driesel gave afternoon talks on exercises for sore shoulders and basic wound care.

The ever popular flower arranging activity was provided by Mokichi Okada Association. The Resource exhibitors provided information about available services for caregivers in Maui county. Coordinator Norma Circle would like to extend, on behalf of MCOA, a big Mahalo to Mayor Arakawa, Director Will Spence, Depty Dir Jan Shishido, the Grand Wailea, Winston Chinn/Mana Kai Maui Resort, Maui Olive Company, MEO Inc., AKAKU, AARP Hawaii, other generous donors, the exhibitors, and volunteers for pagetheir assistance in making this event possible.

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Enjoying the 2018 Hawaii Water Works Association Conference on Kauai were Piyalerg Kongsil, Derek Takahashi, Helene Kau, Tony Linder, Cullen Falces, Robert DeRobles, and Ray Hirata.

Maui County Mayor Alan M. Arakawa and San Juan City, Metro Manila, sign a memorandum of agreement formalizing the sister relationship between the two jurisdictions. page 24

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Service Center in Kahului.

Photo: Ryan Piros

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Kahului Lani Senior Affordable Rentals Project Photo: Ryan Piros page 25

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Photos from Maui’s Employee Recognition Awards Dinner on December 7 Photos: Ryan Piros

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Polystyrene foam food and beverage containers will be banned for use, sale or provision effective December 31, 2018.

BE AWARE AND PREPARE The ban will affect Maui County food providers that now serve food or beverages in polystyrene food-service containers, as well as businesses that sell polystyrene food-service products. These businesses will soon provide alternative products for your convenience.

Protecting Wildlife Reducing Plastic Waste

Combating Climate Change

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Maui County Business Resource Center December 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 Long Term Care Instructor: Lis Arcienega Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

With people living longer than ever, having Long Term Care in place is a growing concern. In this workshop, we will discuss what long term care entails, how to evaluate & assess your Long Term Care needs and how to navigate through all the available options.

Lis Arcienega is an insurance advisor and financial strategist with Fraser Financial Group.

She strives to help families, individuals and business owners become financially secure by offering quality services and products.

Lis holds a Master’s degree from Hunter College in New York City. She resides on Maui.

The Contractors License Application Process Instructor: Mehling Dudoit Monday, December 10, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Have you tried to fill out the Contractors License Application and felt baffled by the whole process?

Have you been employed or worked for your own business? Do you have the 4 years Supervisory Experience within a 10 year in the same trade of your work experience? If so, you are a candidate to obtain a Contractors License and this class is for you. You will get to learn the process of properly filling out the Contractors License Application. There are due dates for each of these application processes. In this workshop, Mehling will share her expertise and the processes involved in becoming a Licensed Contractor here on Maui.

Create More Value for Your Customers Instructor: Bobby Jackson Wednesday, December 12, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The importance of value creation cannot be overstated. The value you create for customers will have a bigger long-term effect on sales growth and customer retention than product or price. This workshop will focus on ways to create value, how value can mean different things to different customers, and how your marketing activities should communicate value and not just the product itself.

Bobby founded RedRidge Consultants in 2012. He works with businesses across multiple industries and his primary focus is helping small businesses start and manage their business. Bobby has a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA The Find Loving Homes for Your Art Series – “Creating an Effective Art Website” For Artists and Makers Only: A workshop series developed to help you thrive.

Instructor: McKenna Hallett Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Q&A til 1:00) In a world where people are now buying used cars online and taking delivery from vending machines (yes…you read that right!), consumers are much more likely to buy art, too. However, there are certain marketing and design principles that are often ignored when putting a website together.

As a professional website reviewer, Mckenna often reviews very expensive and complex sites that are “designed” by web developers that totally miss essential parts that are imperative to online sales.

In this workshop, the instructor will go over the basics of setting up your site using designs and methods that will help keep people on your site and engaged. This will include creating menus and pages that move people logically and simply through the consideration stages to the purchasing process.

You will learn to create the momentum and flame the desires that lead to sales. You will learn the difference between a website that has marketing at its core vs just a bunch of pretty pages. Bring your business card, your challenges, your inspiration, and your willingness to grow your skills and find more loving homes for your art.

There will be a Q & A session after the 45 minute presentation, so bring your questions, too! Mckenna Hallett’s background includes over fifty years of sales and marketing experience in retail and wholesale and over 26 years as a full-time studio artist here on Maui. With sales to over 250 shops, boutiques, and galleries – including Neiman Marcus – as well as being part of the founding group of artists in the Four Seasons Resort’s Artisan Showcase for 18 years, Mckenna understands the daily trials and tribulations of running a small one-person art business. In addition, she has been helping artists grow their sales for over three decades with her “E’s of Selling Art System”. Learn more about her at www.MyGoldenWords.com

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.

MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Monday, December 17th Tuesday, December 18th 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. th Wednesday, December 19 Thursday, December 20th 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. st Friday, December 21 2018 7:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Classroom 1 & 2 For an appointment contact BBH at 848-4770 or go online to BBHdonor.org Walk-Ins Welcomes!