County of Maui's November 2017 newsletter

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High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui NOVEMBER 2017

PLANNING DEPARTMENT INVITES PUBLIC TO DISCUSSION ON HOUSING ON NOVEMBER 7 COUNTY HONORS 2017 VOLUNTEER HEROES DMV PROVIDES “EASY BUTTON” FOR CUSTOMERS 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 Lois Whitney Tiffany Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. Rod Antone PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Kathleen Aoki Karen Arakawa Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa SeaRay Beltran Charnan Carroll Donna Evans Alfredo Evangelista Jan Inouye-Ogata Zeke Kalua Sue Kiang Ashley Leahey Jason Lopez James Mariano Jennifer Maydan Geri Onaga Michael Ratte Keith Regan Todd Richter Jacky Takakura Jessica Woo

County honors 2017 Volunteer Heroes ..................................................... 7 New 10-Year Strategic Tourism Industry Plan highlights pillars of culture, environment, infrastructure, aloha ............................................. 8 Planning Department invites public to discussion on housing on November 7 ........................................................................................................... 9 When the Siren Sounds ... Frequently Asked Questions ..................... 10 DMV provides an “easy button” for customers .................................... 11 Get up offa that chair! ....................................................................................... 12 COM Connect App connects to residents of MISC................................. 13 Appointments being taken for Philippine Consulate Mobile Outreach ................................................................................................................. 14 Maui Disability Alliance’s 21st Annual Legislative Forum promotes community inclusion with friendly “Ohana Feud” ................................ 14 Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 15 Explore at 55 .......................................................................................................... 17 Parks & Recreation recreates fun in Hana................................................... 18 Kupaianaha ............................................................................................................ 20 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 21

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, I’d like to first offer thanks and congratulations to Police Chief Tivo and the Maui Police Department for keeping tabs on another successful Front Street Halloween night in Lahaina. The department reported no significant incidents or arrests that night, which is significant considering about 20,000 people attended festivities.

Also, last week was the Made in Maui County Festival, headed by my office of Economic Development in cooperation with the Maui Chamber of Commerce. This is the county’s largest products show featuring 140 vendors from Maui, Molokai and Lanai this year.

Hopefully, you got the chance to check out the festival at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center ; it’s a truly great event. Many thanks to OED Director Teena Rasmussen for cultivating such a beneficial event for our local business community.

Also, for those of you working in the field, fixing our roads, bridges, water and sewer lines, etc. I’d like you to help us bring more awareness of all the hard work the county is doing out there.

If you’re out there and you have a cell phone, I’d like you to start taking selfies and either posting it on your social media page and tagging the county, or send it in to the Mayor’s Office.

This shouldn’t interfere with your work and above all, don’t take these pictures if it’s going to cause a safety hazard for your or others. But if you see a moment and can snap a picture, take one and send it in with a little caption.

Too often I hear about how our county workers are supposedly “lazy,” when really they’re out there in every district making life better for our community.

So let’s show them what we’re doing and how hard we’re working. If anything we’ll have better pictures to show off on our Facebook page instead of me sitting in some car in a parade.

Looking forward to seeing those pictures. Thank you for all that you do making this community a better place to live.

Alan Arakawa

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M.D. Minute

A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” John F. Kennedy How many times have we forgotten to “stop and thank” someone who has positively impacted us in some way? Leading busy lives, it’s easy to get caught up, distracted, pulled in one direction or another, and eventually the hustle and bustle of the world around us takes over our thoughts and we forget. We’ve all been there and, it’s highly likely, we’ll be there again at some point in the future but, hopefully, the words of our 35th President will come to mind and serve as a call to action.

Every year, we give thanks to those employees who’ve gone above and beyond through our employee recognition luncheons. These employees have stepped outside of their comfort zones, they’ve provided exceptional customer service, they’ve sacrificed their personal time for the organization, and they’ve shown tremendous dedication. The County is fortunate to have incredibly employees such as those that are being recognized but, we must not forget, there are also thousands of other employees that we are equally grateful towards for all that they’ve done and continue to do for our community.

Last month, Maui County was 1 of 19 municipalities throughout the nation recognized by the International City/ County Managers Association (ICMA) for our focus on performance management.

Over the past many years, we’ve been working closely with departments to improve existing measurements and find ways to better use the data collected to make better decisions. It’s been challenging at times but, with the help of a great team, we’ve transformed the what we measure and how we utilize the data to manage.

ICMA awarded Maui County with their prestigious Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management at their 103rd Annual Conference. This would not have been possible without the teamwork and commitment of many people throughout our organization and for that we are grateful.

Congratulations!

Awards and recognitions are great ways to show appreciation but sometimes even a simple “thank you” holds just as much weight and is just as powerful. Let’s not forget those who have played important roles in our lives and let’s all take a moment to express our appreciation to them especially during this month when we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving to all and thank you for helping to make Maui County a great community!

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E-CYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Holidays are approaching quickly and the Maui County Electronic Recycling Program, E-Cycling, knows that old electronics will make way for the new.

E-Cycling has announced its Holiday schedule for accepting electronics for recycling.

Call the information line at 280-6460 for the most up-to-date electronic recycling information.

PARKS PERMIT OFFICES TO CLOSE DURING TRAINING

E-Cycling is open the Saturday after Thanksgiving. E-Cycling is closed the Saturday before Christmas and the Tuesday after Christmas. E-Cycling will be open for a Special Holiday Cleanup Day Thursday, January 4, from 9 am to noon, in addition to its usual hours of Tuesdays 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm.

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that several permit offices will be closed to the public while staff undergo training and implementation of new procedures.

E-Cycling accepts recycling all computers and televisions, and everything that attaches to them, as well as every phone, microwave oven, audio and gaming device ever made.

- Central Maui Permit Office (War Memorial Gym Complex)

E-Cycling is located at 901 Lower Main Street in Wailuku, right across from the ILWU building. Look for our rainbowcolored “Open” flag when we’re open!

- South Maui Permit Office (Kihei Community Center)

The permit offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at the following locations:

- Molokai Permit Office (Mitchell Pauole Center)

- East Maui Permit Office (Eddie Tam

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Complex) - West Maui Permit Office (Lahaina Civic Center)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICES TO CLOSE NOVEMBER 9 FOR STAFF TRAINING

For more information on the closures, please call the Department of Parks & Recreation, Permits and Enforcement Section, at 270-7389. For eneral Parks information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/ parks.

POOL CLOSURES DURING LIFEGUARD TRAINING The Department of Finance has announced a one-day closure of all Finance divisions and DMVL satellite offices on Lanai, Molokai, Lahaina, Pukalani, Hana and Kihei to conduct staff training. The closure will take place on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Affected Finance offices include:

Due to lifeguard training the following pools will be closed on November 7, 2017. · The Lahaina Aquatics Center at 245 Shaw Street, Lahaina · Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool at 700 Halia Nakoa Street, Wailuku · Kokua Pool at 275 Uhu Street, Kahului · New Wailuku Pool at Pakahi Street, Wailuku Pools will reopen with regular schedules on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. For more information please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics office, at 270-6137. page 6

Accounts/Payroll Central Purchasing Finance Director’s office Division of Motor Vehicle & Licensing (DMVL) – Maui Mall Service Center and all satellite offices Real Property Tax Treasury Please note that all county offices will be closed the following day, on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day. All offices will resume their regular customer service hours on Monday, November 13, 2017. The Department thanks the public for its patience during the closure. For more information please call Finance Department Executive Secretary Dee Dee Thyssen at 270-7476.

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County honors 2017 Volunteer Heroes BY: WENDY STEBBINS Department of Housing & Human Concerns

The Department of Housing & Human Concerns, Volunteer Center hosted the 10th Annual Volunteer Hero Celebration on October 27, 2017 in honor of National Make A Difference Day. The event was a huge success honoring 13 volunteer heroes, nominated by community Volunteer Leaders. They each received a County of Maui Certificate of Appreciation, floral lei and fun t-shirt. Managing Director Keith Regan addressed the audience with a positive message about the importance of volunteering & assisted with thanking each volunteer for their generous service.

Organizations, family & friends were present to support their Volunteer Hero & enjoy refreshments, networking and learning about everyone’s community work. The Celebration of Service was filled with smiles, joy and gratitude!

Following is a list of Volunteer Heroes and the nonprofit agency they help out: Kevin Harrington - Hali’imaile Community Garden Jennifer Meyers - Maui Chamber Orchestra Paul Kastner - Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Daniel Ornellas - Nā Hoaloha Taryn Aina - Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation

Paldy Nascimento - Maui Food Bank Aloha Smith - American Red Cross Kristin Holmes - Maui Chamber Orchestra Raul Paiz - Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Melodie Ulman - Caring K9s Therapy Dogs, Maui Joyce Kawakami - Kiwanis Club of the Valley Isle Paul Greene - Haku Baldwin Center Therapeutic Riding Program & Horsemanship for Veteran Program Kathy Anderson - Organ Transplant Maui (OTM) The Volunteer Center recognizes all nominees who are nominated by a nonprofit agency prior to the annual event. It’s one way we continue to support community volunteer programs. Many agencies do not have the resources to formally recognize their volunteers. It’s our mission to be the one resource and catalyst on Maui that leads, connects and mobilizes volunteers and volunteer agencies to contribute to a better life on Maui.

To learn more about the Volunteer Center go to www.handsonmaui.com.

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New 10-Year Strategic Tourism Industry Plan highlights pillars of culture, environment, infrastructure, aloha The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced the release of the Maui County Tourism Industry Strategic Plan (TISP) for 20172026. The newly completed 10-year industry plan is the culmination of months of work by industry leaders, cultural advisors and community and business stakeholders. The plan was funded through a grant from OED to the Maui Visitor’s Bureau (MVB).

The plan is divided into four areas (Community, Culture, Environment and Visitors) and is intended to assist in future planning efforts for both government and industry. Visitors spent approximately $4 billion in Maui County last year, making it the county’s largest industry.

“This strategic plan addresses the pillars of a healthy tourism economy that must be of benefit to local residents,” said Teena Rasmussen, OED Director. “It also must offer authentic cultural experiences and honor our indigenous Hawaiian culture, protect and maintain a pristine environment both on the land and in the sea,

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require our infrastructure to be adequate and in good condition, and assure that our visitors receive excellent service and be immersed in the aloha spirit.”

destination.”

Sherry Duong, Executive Director of MVB, said the architects of the plan intended for it to be a living document.

“Together we created a much more accountable and action-oriented plan that will help shape our most important industry for years to come,” Duong said. “It is important to maintain a healthy tourism economy, and our community must move forward together to protect Maui Nui’s position as a worldrenowned visitor

MVB is tasked with conducting a checkup every year on the plan’s implementation, and will provide a yearly report to the Office of Economic Development.

To view the 10-Year Strategic Tourism Plan for Maui County, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, visit www.mauicounty. gov/oed.

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Planning Department invites public to discussion on housing on November 7 BY: JENNIFER MAYDAN Department of Planning

National Community Planning Month is a time to highlight the important role of planning in our communities. Where and how we live plays a role in our overall well-being and quality of life.

Planning is a process that aides in the building of sustainable communities that provide an enjoyable place to live, work, and play. The Long Range Division of the County’s Planning Department is currently doing community engagement for the West Maui Community Plan.

Following the “kick-off” open house on August 26, 2017, the Long Range Division has hosted numerous community events including a transportation meeting on September 12, community design open house on September 30, infrastructure meeting on October 11, and coastal resilience meeting on October 18. These events involved information provided by various State and County department representatives and subject matter experts, as well as opportunities for community members to provide feedback which will help to inform the update of the West Maui

Community Plan.

In an effort to bring planning to the community, the Long Range Division also participated in the County Fair in the Mayor’s tent, as well as had an information table at the Ridge to Reef Rendezvous at Kahekili Beach Park on October 28.

Oh and we are not done yet! Join us for an informative discussion on housing on November 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the West Maui Senior Center at 788 Pauoa Street, Lahaina.

In addition to attending events and meetings, the community can participate in the West Maui Community Plan process by visiting our website at www.wearemaui.org. The site allows the community to obtain information, provide feedback, and collaborate on the plan’s development. The community can also find information and get involved in the process through Facebook and Instagram @wearemaui. page 9

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When the Siren Sounds ... Frequently Asked Questions BY: CHARNAN CARROLL Emergency Management Agency 1. What does it mean when I hear the outdoor warning sirens?

Unless it is the regularly scheduled test time, it means that something life-threatening is happening.

2. What should I do when I hear the outdoor warning sirens?

When the sirens are heard, tune to Maui County radio stations for information and instruction for an impending emergency.

3. Why can’t I hear the outdoor warning sirens in my house?

Sirens are a warning system designed only to alert those who are outside that something dangerous is approaching.

4. How can I get alerts when I’m at work or in my house?

For Maui County alerts, go to the County website at mauicounty.gov to sign up for Makaala - Maui County Emergency Alerts. Receive alerts in multiple ways, including text to your smart phones and tablets, so you can receive them anywhere.

For alerts indoors, every home and business should have a NOAA Weather All-Hazards Radio. NOAA Weather Radio is like a smoke detector for severe weather, and it can wake you up when a warning is issued for your area so you can take appropriate action.

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5. When are outdoor warning sirens tested?

In the State of Hawaii, warning sirens are tested at 11:45 a.m. on the first working day of each month. The sirens sound a one minute test Attention Alert Signal, which is a steady tone.

In case of an actual natural hazard, the Attention Alert Signal is a 3 minute steady tone, and may be sounded multiple times.

Besides natural hazards, the outdoor warning sirens could be used for terrorist incidents or acts of war. The Attack Warning Signal is a wailing tone.

Starting December 1, 2017, we will begin testing the Attack Warning Signal in conjunction with the existing Attention Alert Signal test signal each month. Further information will be available to the public via County press releases and local media.

6. Who activates the outdoor warning sirens?

The Attention Alert Signal in Maui County is activated by the Maui County Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) or by the Maui Police Department. The Attack Warning Signal would be activated in all counties by the Hawaii State Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).

For further information regarding sirens, contact Maui County Emergency Management Agency at 270-7285.

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Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing provides an “easy button” for customers BY: LITO VILA & LAURIE KEALIINOHOMOKU Department of Finance Delivering exceptional customer experience today means creating “Effortless Experiences” for customers.

A key part of delivering effortless experiences is understanding and eliminating friction points in our customer’s journey. One of the biggest and most difficult friction points faced by DMV’s across the Country is long lines and long customer wait times.

The DMVL recently implemented a new and exciting product improvement where customers may now:

Get In-Line On-Line!

Customers can now plan their next trip to the DMVL and book an appointment for service at the Kahului Service Center at the convenience of their home using computer, tablet or smart phone device. The type of services currently offered are: Driver License, Hawaii State Identification Cards and Initial Disability Placards. Customers now have the ability to plan their schedule two weeks in advance and forego the wait-times.

This is how our service works. Go to the County of Maui website then click on the following: Government, Finance, Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division then under Services, click Get In-Line On-Line. The customer will select the type of service then click agree to certify they

appointment was made.

have all the required documents necessary to complete their request. The easy to follow application will allow users to schedule a visit, reschedule a visit and even cancel a visit.

The customer will then get notification via email confirmation that their

Visit us at: https://www.mauicounty.gov/1328/ Motor-Vehicle-Licensing If customers are not sure if they have the required documents to obtain a Hawaii Driver’s License, Instruction Permit, Hawaii State Identifi-cation Card or a Limited Purpose credential, our website also allows our customers to navigate to an interactive website that will educate customers of what documents are needed to complete their transaction.

Customers will be advised in their email notification to check in 15 minutes before their schedule appointment time and if they do not check in 10 minutes after their scheduled appointment time, their appointment will be automatically cancelled. In addition, customers are advised that upon arrival, they need to check in on the Self Service Kiosk located on the left of the lobby concierge desk. The kiosk is simple to use and the customer will check-in based on the number they provided when they scheduled their visit at the Kahului Service Center.

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Get up offa that chair!

BY: ASHLEY LEAHEY Department of Management So many of us have desk jobs nowadays, which means we sit, sit, sit, then sit some more! With office jobs that force us to be at a computer for 8+ hours, 5 days a week, it’s difficult to get your body moving and blood flowing regularly. In addition to taking regular walking breaks, here’s a few stretches you can do. These stretches are more fun if you get a co-worker to do them with you too!

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Happy office stretching!

Want to get involved with Blue Zones Project Maui? Email us at bluezonesprojectcentralmaui@ sharecare.com or visit Hawaii.bluezonesproject. com. Like us on Facebook (@bzpmaui) and Instagram (@bzpmaui) too!

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COM Connect App connects to residents of MISC The County of Maui, Department of Management announced that its existing COM Connect application can now be used to connect residents with the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC).

COM Connect is a mobile communication tool that allows citizens the ability to alert the County to various issues such as abandoned vehicles, potholes, graffiti and now, also report invasive species to the proper authorities.

“We live in the most incredibly beautiful place in the world. There’s no doubt that a majority of people in our community want to keep it that way so that future generations will also be able to enjoy and appreciate it,” said Managing Director Keith Regan. “One of the ways to keep it beautiful is by preventing outbreaks of invasive species. Using COM Connect, we can help MISC identify these invasive species, where they are located and they in turn can dispatch their field staff.”

Invasive species on the MISC list that people should be reporting include: coqui frogs, Little Fire Ant (LFA), miconia, pampas grass, ivy gourd, blessed milk thistle and fountain grass.

“Maui County residents are the eyes and ears of MISC. We can’t be everywhere all the time and reports from the community are essential to successfully finding our target species before they

become a problem for the community,” said MISC Manager Adam Radford.

“For example, the public has found and reported almost every known occurrence of the Little Fire Ant on Maui and community members regularly alert us to single coqui popping up in neighborhoods.

Making it easier for people to report these pests is a win for us all.”

and help us in our efforts.”

“This tool is another step towards involving our citizens in the fight against invasive species,” said County Environmental Coordinator Robert Parsons. “The easier we make it for people to report invasive species the easier it will be for MISC to respond before these species gain a foothold and negatively impact Maui Nui. I highly encourage our community to use this convenient tool

The COM Connect application, developed and hosted by SeeClickFix, has been available to Maui County residents since March 2015, is free, and is available in both Android and iOS. Since being made available to the public COM Connect has had 574 requests for service from the public, of which 486 requests have been completed.

For more information about COM Connect, please visit our website at https://www. mauicounty.gov/2024/COM-Connect, or contact Communication Director Rod Antone at rod. antone@mauicounty.gov or 270-8222.

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Appointments being taken for Philippine Consulate Mobile Outreach The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Immigrant Services Division, announced that appointments are now being taken for the Philippine Consulate mobile outreach on Maui November 18-19, 2017. The outreach will provide on-island services for Philippine Passport Renewal, Dual Citizenship, Authentication and other consular services; priority will be given to expired or passport expiring within the next six months, disability or aged applicants, and emergency travel.

required.

Appointments are required and can be made in-person at any of the Maui County Immigrant Services Division offices. To reserve an appointment for the mobile outreach, the following items will be required: Completed application, Philippine Passport, Permanent Resident Card, and $6.65 priority stamp. If the current passport does not have an electronically readable chip, additional documents will be

· Lanai Office: Lanai Senior Center, 309 7th Street, Lanai City

The Immigrant Services Division offices are at the following locations: ·

Main Office: 2200 Main St. Suite 547, Wailuku

· Lahaina Satellite Office: West Maui Senior Center, 778 Pauoa Pl., Lahaina (open Thursdays only, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) ·

Molokai Office: 2 Kamoi St., Kaunakakai

Anyone with questions or needing more information may contact the County of Maui Immigrant Services Division at ph. 270-7791.

For general information about the Immigrant Services Division, visit www.mauicounty.gov/ immigrantservices.

Maui Disability Alliance’s 21st Annual Legislative Forum promotes community inclusion with friendly “Ohana Feud” BY: JAMES MARIANO Department of Housing & Human Concerns Several county representatives engaged in an exhilarating game of “’Ohana Feud”, an interactive question and answer contest based on the popular Family Feud Game show before 165 attendees.

The ‘game show’ event, held October 26 at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center, was the chosen format for the 21st Annual Maui Disability Alliance Forum in the continued tradition of educating and informing the voting public about issues that affect people with disabilities. page 14

The Maui Disability Alliance is an association of 30 groups, both public and private on Maui serving the needs of people with disabilities. The Maui County Office on Aging is a long-standing

member of this body.

Those attending the event as ‘contestants’ included Maui County Councilmembers Kelly King, Stacy Crivello, Yuki Lei Sugimura, and Elle Cochran, and Don Guzman; Budget Director Lynn ArakiRegan, DHHC Director Carol Reimann, Office on Aging Executive Deborah Stone-Walls, Senator Roz Baker, Rep Angus McKelvey, and Rep Joe Souki. The theme this year was “Community Inclusion,” highlighting all aspects of life to address the barriers in employment, housing (visitability), transportation, etc. The winners of the ‘Ohana Feud were Yuki Lei Sugimura, Carol Reimann, Lynn Araki-Regan, Dave Daly from MEO, and Robin Lee of Maui Family Guidance Center.

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

The Department continues the Above and Beyond awards program, and two employees were recognized by their peers.

awesome Land Use Permit Clerk who assists in finalizing our notices of warnings (NOW) and violations (NOV). This includes filing them in the proper place so we can find them later when we need them. Sheila also does many other tasks that help other employees. Merle said, “Sheila knows what’s going on in the office and what needs to be done – I don’t even need to tell her. She is in-sync with what needs to be done. She is humble and gracious about urgent assignments, like when I ask her to do a NOW or NOV for a hand deliver / post on property which usually has to be done that day or for the next.

She is fun person with good fun stories. Plus she compliments my pot luck dishes.”

Congratulations to Tiffany, Annalise, Merle and Sheila! Thank you for going Above and Beyond!

Farewell and best wishes to Current Division Planner IV Evelyn Aako, who will be moving to Long Range Division Planner III Tiffany Bostwick Florida. Evelyn’s last day is November 3. passed on the award to Cultural Resources Also moving to the mainland is Zoning Division Planner Annalise Kehler to hold the award for Planner III Avelina Cabais. She will be moving the next month. Annalise is the resident expert on all things culturally and historically significant to Illinois to be closer to her family. Avie’s last day is November 15. in Maui County. She works hard, is extremely helpful and level-headed, and best of all, is no Both Evelyn and Avie are awesome employees drama. who will be sorely missed. Best of luck to them in their new endeavors!

Last month’s other winner, Zoning Inspector I Merle Tashiro, selected Sheila Nakagawa for her above and beyond efforts. Sheila is an

On October 20 & 21, 2017, the South District of the Department of Park s7 Recreation held their 3rd Annual Youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Kalama Park. There were a total of 28 teams entered in 3 age divisions.

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In addition to the basketball tournament, there were skills competitions the players could participate in. The most popular with the players and the spectators were the 3-point shot and the Skills Challenge contests.

This year the tournament welcomed staff from the PALS program who were on hand to supply shave ice and popcorn for the players. Needless to say, this was a huge hit with the players!

This tournament is another fun-filled Parks & Recreation Department program for the kids.

The South District looks forward to hosting the 4th annual tournament next year.

On Saturday, September 23, the West District of the Parks & Recreation Department hosted a Roll for Peace skateboarding event at the Lahaina Recreation Center’s skate park. There were about 30 skaters ages 8 – 40 that took part in the event.

Novice skaters were provided some safety information and basic instruction to improve their skills. They then had the opportunity to show off their new bag of tricks.

The more experienced skaters were given an opportunity to display a wide array of crazy tricks that had the crowd cheering.

The event featured games, prizes, refreshments and music by a DJ. Everyone who attended had a great time.

For information on the next skateboarding event in your district, contact the Department’s Recreation Program Planner at 270-6157.

Parks Department Lifeguard Pita Tuliau is referred to as “The Samoan Hulk” by several of the water aerobics patrons that attend his deep water aerobics class every Tuesday at the Kihei Aquatic Center from 10:30 - 11:30am.

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Pita is one of two male county lifeguards that volunteered to teach the class when Senior Guard Stacy Dugan Wood went on maternity leave. Senior Lifeguards Sirena Lacour and Stacy Dugan Wood mentored lifeguards Jennifer Short, Ashlyne Hao, Leighton Hao and Pita Tuliau on how to teach both the shallow water and deep water aerobics classes.

Pita also took initiative on his own to research online various exercises along with his own weight training routines in the gym to create a style all his own. Water Aerobic patrons love the variety and character that each county lifeguard brings to the days that they teach, commonly referred to as getting a different flavor of ice cream with each different instructor.

Jennifer is known as a “Little Pit Bit” with her deep water classes on Monday mornings from 9am - 10am. Leighton is referred to as the “Energizer Bunny” with his endless amounts of smiling energy with his shallow water class on Thursday mornings from 10:30am - 11:30am.

Then we have “Drill Sargent” Stacy Dugan Wood with deep water aerobics on Friday mornings from 9am - 10am. Last but not least we have “Thunder Bolt” Ashlyne Hao who fills in whenever needed for either shallow or deep water aerobics.

If you are interested in participating in any of our Aquatics programs, call 270-6138.

The Office of Aging, would like to say a found Aloha to Elinor Takahashi who retired on October 31st! Elinor was recognized last year as our County Employee of the Year by her peers and supervisor, Deborah Stone-Walls, Executive on Aging.

Elinor has been with the County for over 16 years. She started at Kaunoa in the Congregate program, then moved on to the Office on Aging as an outreach worker, next as a supervisor, and now leaves our Division as a case manager. She is a loving volunteer in our community through Na Hoaloha, Kiwanis and many more. Elinor will be missed by all those she has touched, both by her co-workers, her participants and the many colleagues she has met along the way. We wish Elinor all the BEST!!!

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Explore life at 55!

BY: DANA ACOSTA Department of Housing & Human Concerns 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.

Conference, which hosts presentations on the latest developments in space situational awareness, as well as space policy trends and issues.

A group of jubilant seniors embarked on an adventurous one-day trip to Kauai, which included an exclusive visit to the salt beds in Hanapepe and the Kilohana Plantation.

Lei Halia O Kalaupapa is an annual event commemorating the lifting of the isolation ban for patients with Hansen’s disease living in Kalaupapa by placing ti leaf lei at every known burial site. A total of 330 ti leaf lei were made on Maui through Kaunoa’s Civic Adventures program, with help from Kihei Youth Center, and shipped to Kalaupapa for the event.

Exploring Kauai

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The Best Years begin at 55!

The County of Maui offers a wide variety of Wellness activities for adults ages 55 and better.

Staying physically active and continuing to learn new skills is critical for increasing our Healthspan – the period of our lives when we are healthy, productive, and independent. Don’t miss the following Kaunoa adventures and classes coming up; there’s something for everyone. Preregistration is required. For a complete listing of all of Kaunoa’s activities, call 270-7308 or 270-4310 to receive a monthly newsletter.

Coming your way in October & November: A fresh team of foster care ambassadors was recruited to help spread the word about the needs and options available with the Maui Humane Society’s foster care program.

RSVP Volunteers, Kathy Collins and Linda A. Martin, helped keep operations flowing smoothly at Maui Economic Development Board’s 18th Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies

Obake Tales with Kathy Collins & Tita on Monday, October 30

PAPA MAU: The Wayfinder with Professor Willis H.A. Moore, October 23

CIVIC ADVENTURES: Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, November 3

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Parks & Recreation recreates fun in Hana

The Hana district stretches from Keanae to Kaupo.

Although the district is small, many who live in between these places from keiki to kupuna, past and present, have taken advantage of our county sponsored programs. The numbers can sometimes be few when other activities in the community coincide but nonetheless we continue to provide programs. Baseball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, skate jams, cultural enrichment programs and more to come.

FEATURED PROGRAM: HANA CULTURAL ENRICHMENT CAMP SPONSORED BY THE COUNTY OF MAUI IN COLLABORATION WITH ALU LIKE, INC. - HANA Two years ago, our Hana Parks staff started talking about a plan on how to help sustain the traditions and culture we practice in our community. Because technology is so popular today, many of our keiki have fallen to the wayside leaving the possibility that our culture could soon be just a memory.

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A two night, three day camp out at Haneo’o, Hamoa commenced. The staff set up camp on

Thursday afternoon. Friday morning parents dropped off their keiki and checked them in.

Dawn Lono, Councilman Robert Carroll’s secretary, took care of the opening blessing. Welcoming the keiki was done by Councilman Carroll. As we stood in our circle, the Councilman shared with the keiki how fortunate they were, and to appreciate the aina and all its blessings. The ocean, the mountains, the wind, sun, moon and stars and the people who carry the mana’o. Lt. William Hankins from the Hana Police department shared about how important it is to learn and practice cultural traditions at their age to keep them busy and in a positive light. The Hana Fire department shared safety tips and signs to watch out for when going to the beach. It was a beautiful way to start off our camp. Breakfast was served then group sessions began.

DAY SESSIONS INCLUDED: Rod and reel or bamboo fishing. From rigging, hook and line tying to baiting, casting, unhooking and cleaning fish and preparing it to cook.

Poi pounding with Ku’I Ohana and cleaning and pounding Kalo.

Ohe kapala, printing with bamboo stamps or

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natural items and telling stories about their artwork.

Hawaiian Values and how it plays an important role in everyone’s life.

Net throwing knowledge about when and where to go. Hands on setting and throwing net on the shoreline.

Ocean rescue by the Hana Fire department with a demonstration rescue at sea and allowing the keiki to participate in the rescue.

Coconut tree history. From the trunk to its leaves to its nuts, the many uses of this tree.

Chanting about the moon phases at each change in size.

NIGHT SESSIONS INCLUDED: Story telling of Legends from Hana.

Voyaging by the stars. How Hawaiians traveled the ocean on canoes using the stars as their guide. Recognize and locate the constellations for voyaging.

At the end of each session the keiki sat and wrote their thoughts and feelings and how it compares with their daily lives, if they learned something new, or if they already practice it. It was no doubt a fun-filled weekend with great enthusiastic keiki.

We hope their experience opened their minds as well as their hearts to continue to practice and malama the cultural heritage of the place they call home. After all, they live in a place with many resources and without the mana’o, the ability to care for these resources will be lost.

We would like to thank Parks & Recreation Director Ka’ala Buenconsejo, Parks & Recreation Chief Kaeo Ahsau and Parks & Recreation Planner Jason Lopez for their full support with this program. Without their kokua it wouldn’t have been possible.

Without the collaborating efforts of Ma ka Hana Ka Ike, NOAA, Kaimana and Nahele Cabebe, Bruce Lind Sr., Clayton Carvalho Jr., Fawn Helekahi-Burns, Hatota Tehiwa, Dawn Lono, Councilman Robert Carroll, Ku’I Ohana, Earl and Mavis Medeiros, Angus Peters III, Wade Latham and Claire Carroll, Kamana Estrella, Logan Estrella, Holden Estrella, Richard Pua Jr., Kekoa Pua and Joanne Carreira our program would not have been a great success. We look forward to next year with your continued support.

Zelda (Mice) Kahula – Rec Tech I Laurie-Ann Smith-Kaukini – Rec Asst II Jana Sinenci – Rec Aide Kapena Kalama – PC II Norman (Bush) Martin – PC I Caroline Leina’ala Estrella – Director, Alu Like, Inc. Hana Ashley O’Dell – Assistant, Alu Like, Inc. - Hana

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Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life” BY: TIFFANY IIDA Department of Management We are each so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones who are important to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, offer a chance to get to know each other better and offer the precious joys that add spark to our lives. These are special moments and stories as written and provided by employees of the County of Maui. This column is your chance to express gratitude, praise and the simple and abundant joy these experiences have brought you- The blessings of life! Please send submissions to tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov for inclusion in future issues of The High Street Journal.

Congratulations to Kawailani Mapuanaokaleipikake Frias-Kaauamo who recently celebrated her 1st birthday.

She was born on Halloween 2016, and is the granddaughter of Todd Richter of the Department of Parks & Recreation, and daughter of Cassie and Kimo Frias-Kaauamo of the Department of Public Works Highways Division.

Congratulations to Riley Regan, son of Lynn ArakiRegan and Managing Director Keith Regan on capturing first place in the Queen Kaahumanu Center’s Keiki Halloween Costume Contest in the 9-12 year old category!

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All the best to Jerico & Jan SanAgustin, the children of Rico SanAgustin of the Department of Environmental Management, who will be competing in the annual Maui Open Taekwondo Championship coming up on November 18 at War Memorial Gym. The public is invited to witness and be motivated in the world of martial arts.

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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County

Mahalo to the County of Maui’s Department of Housing & Human Concerns and Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. on a successful Senior Fair!

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Mahalo to the Mayor’s Office for volunteering to do an aid station at the Maui Marathon held on October 15! Special thanks to Zeke Kalua for serving as chair of the aid station.

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Department of Planning celebrated “Go Pink” with Kathleen Aoki’s delicious pink cupcakes.

From left: Clayton Yoshida, John Rapacz, Kathleen Aoki, Gary Saldana, Richele Lesa, Jen Maydan, Kim Willenbrink, Candace Thackerson, Jacky Takakura, Jeff Dack, Leilani Ramoran-Quemado, and Peter Graves.

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Strumming along‌. Parks and Recreation Department staff from Molokai started a beginners ukulele program this past June. There were 18 participants who learned the basics of playing the ukulele.

This group of ukulele students made up of 5 classes, playing together for the first time as one group played their first recital on Monday, August 28, at the Mitchell Pauole Center (picture attached). It was a fabulous performance from these enthusiastic beginners led by instructor Bernell Bishaw, Recreation Assistant I with the Molokai district. They have no plans to win any Na Hoku Hanohano awards this year, but they look forward to learning new songs and playing together at their next recital during the upcoming Holiday Season.

Made in Maui County event held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on November 3-4, 2017.

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County employees and friends support the Go Pink effort. Photo: Ryan Piros

Budget Director Lynn Araki-Regan with Councilmember Robert Carroll on his birthday.

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Mayor Arakawa presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Murray on October 13 proclaiming October as “Go Pink” Month throughout Maui County and encouraged all County employees to wear pink on October 20 for “Go Pink” Day.

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Halloween in Lahaina Town

Photos: Ryan Piros

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Halloween throughout the County Departments Kathleen Aoki and Carolyn Cortez (from the Plan Implementation Division - Planning) dressed up for Halloween, Kathleen as a 20’s Flapper and Carolyn as her “gangster muscle man” :-) They visited the county building during lunch and got to share the spirit with other county employees!

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The staff of the Housing Adminstration of the Department of Housing & Human Concerns dressed as the Seven Dwarfs!

They were missing Snow White as she managed to sleep through the pictures.

In line with the Housing Division’s Disney theme, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) staff dressed in a variety of Disney-themed costumes!

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Real Property Appraiser - Dreu DeCastro Department of Environmental Management employees Prudencia (Prudy) Bugtong, Mel Tavares, and Helaine Borge get into the Halloween spirit.

Real Property Nick Schlag - Property Technical Officer Ana Lillis - Compliance Carrie Alexander - Compliance

Appraisers from Real Property: page 28

Top row, left to right - Joshua Poouahi, Cy Fukugawa, Alison Kitaoka, Kyle Shimizu. Bottom row, left to right - Kari Stockwell, Arielle Obrero, Kimo Kurokawa, Dennis Foree, LeeAnn Leynes

Real Property Assessment-Meaghen Figeroa

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Real Property Assessment - From left: Grace Komoda, Irene Nishibayashi-Rincon, Diana Fukushima, Melvina Kanaha, Ryvette Figueroa, Leizel Canosa

Real Property Assessment office, Tax Maps Section features “Zombies” Marilyn Tadeo, Tracy Maenaka, Lisa Garcia

Real Property Group Photo Photo: Lisa Garcia

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Maui County Office on Aging

DWS employees in the photo are as follows: Back left to right: Holly Ho (Fiscal Div), Joyce Takahashi (Fiscal Div), Sharon Yamamoto (Fiscal Div), Gail Martinellie (Fiscal Div), Tammy Yeh (Engineering Div).

Front left to right: Joyce Higuchi (Fiscal Div), Nancy Carpio (Fiscal Div)

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Department of Corporation Counsel in food-themed costumes!

On the left is Paul Barany as Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) from “Wayne’s World”, “party on”; center is Karen Apana doing a super job as Superwoman in Solid Waste accounts; and on the right is Levi Ewing a Garden Gnome helping the Division grow.

Department of Environmental Control hopes everyone had a great Halloween! page 31

Maui County Business Resource Center November 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

Improv your Selling: Speak Less- Sell More Instructor: Marc Levine Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Do your profits match your passion? Learn to convert more prospects into clients. Do you want to help a prospect feel less defensive and more empowered to buy? Learn a simple and honest approach to sales. There are proven powerful techniques have helped others increase sales from 20-50%. These techniques are based on the foundational ideas of improvisation. In improvisation actors create scenes and a shared world without either one knowing what the other is thinking or about to say. They utilize principles that allow for discovery, heightened listening, laughter and agreement. These principles work beautifully in sales. We will breakdown these principles and use them in real world scenarios to help you sell more with ease. In this fun, highly interactive workshop, you will: Do less talking, more problem solving, and provide more solutions which equals sales for your business. Learn how to relieve the pressure of decision-making and empower people to buy. (People love to buy but hate to be sold) For over 20 years Marc Levine has impacted the bottom line of organizations as a sales director, trainer, and coach. His clients range from entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations such as Citibank, Sony Pictures, and Best Buy. He receives raving reviews as a speaker at international industry conferences. Marc teaches simple, proven, and powerful techniques that create results. He does so in a light and humorous way where new ideas are easy to absorb and apply. He integrates his background in improvisational comedy into business to accelerate success.

Finding Balance Instructor: Mira Nissim Thursday, November 9, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) Learn how to find balance in your life as an entrepreneur. We will incorporate Montessori techniques to educate people on a more personal level and slow down for effectiveness. We will also discuss strategies to keep the main areas of your life in balance while working hard as an entrepreneur.

Mira Nissim, a California native and mother of three, is a certified AMI Primary Teacher through the Montessori Northwest in Portland, Oregon. She has been an educator since 2004 and has taught children and adults in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. She was the founder of Samui Montessori School in Koh Samui, Thailand. Mira currently runs her own health and wellness business on Maui and continues to teach young children as well.

Grow Your Email List and Grow Your Sales All Year Long Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Tuesday, November 14, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30)

So - how’s your email list? Is it growing steadily – or a bit stagnant? And when’s the last time you actually contacted them? Feeling overwhelmed?

If you are ready to develop a great list of email addresses to start marketing to, you need a plan! If you have been building a list, but haven’t sent anything for months, an email “out of the blue” can cause more harm than good! Learn how to get that first one graciously opened.

Email marketing is still the number one tool. It’s still (at least) 40 times more effective at gaining customers than Facebook, and Twitter combined. Likes and follows don’t help the bottom line.

This workshop will help you identify how to gather contacts, plus provide tips, technologies, and tactics for keeping your contacts organized and segmented for easier, more effective targeted marketing. You will learn how to: * Get started with gathering email contacts * Establish an organized contact segmentation process * Grow your email lists online and in person * Keep your subscribers interested & engaged after they sign up Join Mckenna Hallett for this in-person gathering. She is a wordsmith, copywriter, and marketing professional who has over 50 years in sales and marketing – include 25 years with a successful career as a small business owner. Learn more at www.mygoldenwords.com

Credit 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of your FICO Score, and Everything Credit Instructor: David Daly Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Understanding your personal credit profile and how to improve it. Learn what a FICO credit score really is and how it affects our daily life. How to take advantage of the good credit you have, and avoid and repair the bad credit.

David Daly Director of MEO’s Business Development Center (BDC), works with Maui’s small businesses in education, technical consulting and micro lending.

David has over 25 years of experience with small businesses on Maui. This experience includes business ownership, business financing, business education and entrepreneurial training focusing on community economic development. David’s background includes residential mortgage lending and being a FINRA licensed Financial Advisor.

“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA Hands-on computer training for beginners.

Thursday, November 16, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $45 Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring.

This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss YOUR solutions. Sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.

Free counseling sessions with experienced SCORE and Small Business Development Corp. (SBDC) counselors: Thursday afternoons – 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and Friday mornings – 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

COUNTY OF MAUI DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION EAST DISTRICT

WHO WE ARE

East Coastal Parks

Whether you live on Maui,

complex of Central District,

visiting from another island,

sooner or later you will find

another state, or even another

yourself in the beautiful East

country, you are sure to stop by

District. Whether you are going

the wonderful parks within the

to watch the sunrise at

island of Maui. From the

Haleakala, or traveling to the

beautiful parks adjacent to the

scenic Hana, swing by the

island of Molokai located in the

Coastal section you won’t be

West District, the skate parks on

disappointed.

Aloha, Welcome to our parks.

We are the Maintenance Staff who oversee the service to the various parks in East Coastal.

Maintenance Supervisor

the South District to the sports

Paul Manzano

COASTAL PARKS

Park Caretaker II

Beach Parks

our church is the ocean. The

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Section where you can enjoy the

coastal parks has a different

Jason Pili

various things that East Coastal

feeling than all others, and we

has to offer. The temperature

hope you enjoy it as much as we

Park Caretakers

drops on this side of the island,

do.

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We welcome you to the East

the rain drops feel spiritual, and

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BEACH PARKS

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Baldwin, Paia Bay, Tavares Bay, Hookipa

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Baldwin is one of those beaches that you have to come to. The white sands, mild waters, you will love this beach. It features a Pavilion

Mower Operator

with 10+ tables, a newly built restroom with 4 women stalls, and 2 men

Lawrence Perreira

stalls. It features a state of the art Beach shower, a huge multipurpose field, with cricket pitch and soccer goals. Two parking lots are always

Janitors

filled, but people also park where they can alongside the trees. Take a

Steven Campos

walk through the park on our bike path facing the highway, or take the hike through the park facing the shore that leads to the adjacent Paia

Keith Frias

Bay Park.

Paia Bay is located adjacent to Baldwin. There you will find stronger currents for boogie boarding and surfing. A sand dune area is being maintained by the Boys & Girls club which you can learn about various [Pick the date] [Edition 1, Volume 1]

Department of Parks & Recreation plants. Paia Bay features a restroom area with 2 women stalls, and a male stall. It also features the same state of the art showering system you can find at Baldwin Beach. Paia Bay shows off a nice little field where you can find people sleeping on the grass, and a full sized outdoor basketball court equipped with lights for your night needs.

Tavares Bay is a little spot that if you drive too fast you will miss a really nice beach. Located next to a house with blue shingles it gets its nickname “Blue Tile”. This park is not well known but is gaining popularity for a reason.

This leads us to Hookipa Beach Park. Every day is a busy day here, and you will understand why. This is home to many surfing competitions held throughout the year which is located on the Kahului side of the park.

There you will find a Lifeguard tower, parking, and a beach shower for you to use. The middle of the park you will find a wonderful beach to swim in, look for turtles, or hang out/eat lunch in one of our 3 pavilions suited with tables, water bibs and barbeque grills. This is also where you will find the main restroom area with multiple women and men stalls. You can also find portable toilets throughout the park. Hookipa lookout is special and it sits above the rest of the park. Here is a great place to take pictures, eat from the food vendors, watch the surfers in the water, and view the water crashing on the reef.

COMMUNITY CENTERS

Paia Community Center, Haiku Community Center Although not as big, or fancy as other community centers throughout the island, one thing is for sure, these centers have character. Walk into the center at Paia and see the work that has been put into upgrading it through the years yet keeping its natural essence of an older building. Outfitted to hold up to 220 people, the locals and businesses use this year round for many things including family get-togethers, weddings, and meetings. In the back of the park is the newly built playground that the community so deeply loves.

Traveling to the other side of coastal, you will find Haiku Community Center. Although occasionally hit by vandalism, it has stood the test of time and also is very coveted by the community. Outfitted to hold up to 220 people as well, it also features a meeting room, a boys and girls club, and is used for various things including hosting the County Pals program for children during the summer. In the back you will find a nicely sized park with a baseball diamond and outfitted with backstop and press box.

Paia Gym now renamed “Alfred Boteilho” Gym holds in as part of Paia history. This gym has served the community many years and continues to do so. It has seen its better days, but the district is on the move making plans for big repairs in the future.

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SPECIAL PARKS

Makana Park, Rainbow Park, Giggle Hill Makana Park is located in the Kuau Bayview complex in Paia. This is a park tucked into a community housing and you would never know of it if no one told you about it. It hosts a large field for soccer and baseball. Parking adjacent to the field, and a great walk path for everyone to use. Remember to keep your dogs on a leash, it is the law.

Rainbow Park is also another park you would never know about if no one told you. Located in the middle of Baldwin Avenue, tucked in the corner of one of the road bends, is a lovely park. With limited parking along the roadside, it has not deterred locals form flooding the park on the weekends. This park hosts a pavilion, with new roof, an old water garden and many trees enclosing its secrecy.

4th Marine Park better known as “Giggle Hill”, is one of the iconic parks in the coastal system. Hosting 4 pavilions and a custom built playground that has grown the reputation as the best playground on Maui is packed with locals and visitors throughout the week, but especially on the weekend. Outfitted with ample parking and a huge field with double backstop areas and soccer goals, this has become a spot for everyone to enjoy.

EAST DISTRICT Upcountry

While we have so much to do, and so much fun here at East Coastal, please don’t forget our sister parks located upcountry that feature swimming pools in Pukalani, the clean and upgraded community centers in Pukalani and Eddie Tam. And the breathtaking views at Rice Park.

From our ohana in East District, to yours. Have fun, be safe, and Aloha. Thank you for your support.

Mahalo, Parks Maintenance

Get Up Offa That Thing DESK STRETCHES

Don't let your desk job leave you feeling stiff. Take some time to do a little moving and shaking throughout the day in the comfort of your office space. But you don't have to stop there—wander around the office or take a stroll outside from time-to-time, too.

These simple steps are sure to help you move naturally to well-being.

2 Like A Prayer

1 Livin’ On A Prayer

Palms together, fingers pointing up, push hands down.

Palms together, fingers pointing down, pull hands up.

10 seconds

3

10 seconds

Can’t Touch This Hands together, fingers interlaced, extend arms with palms reaching forward.

4

5

Thriller

10–20 seconds

Pump It Up

Arms behind back, grab wrist with opposite hand and pull while tilting head to the side. Reverse and repeat.

Arms above head, grab ahold of opposite elbows, lean side to side.

8–10 seconds/side

10–12 seconds/side

6

8 Get Back

7

Straight Up

Sit down, place hands on lower back for support, lean back.

I’m Your Boogie Man

Fingers interlaced, pull arms over head with palms reaching up.

Arms at sides, roll shoulders up and back.

10-15 seconds

3–5 seconds, 3 times

10–15 seconds

10 9 The Twist

Cross one leg over another, take opposite arm to knee, twist towards open side.

Shake, Rattle & Roll Arms at sides, shake hands out.

8–10 seconds

8–10 seconds/side

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Mayor’s Kau Kau Challenge THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Please join Mayor Arakawa and the County of Maui’s 2,600+ employees who have risen to the challenge to raise 100,000 pounds of safe and nutritious food for the Holiday Season between now and November 15, 2017!

Each dollar donated equals one pound of food. To make a financial donation, visit www.mauifoodbank.org/ Post a photo of your donation in social media using #MayorsKauKauChallenge!

Drop Off Locations: Mayor’s Office, 200 S. High St, 9th Floor, Wailuku Department of Management, 200 S. High St, 9th Floor, Wailuku Maui County Council, 200 S. High St, 7th & 8th Floors, Wailuku Councilmember Elle Cochran Office, 200 S. High St, 8th Floor, Wailuku Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, 2200 Main St, #200, Wailuku Department of Finance Administration, 200 S. High St, 2nd Floor, Wailuku Department of Fire & Public Safety, All Fire Stations Department of Housing & Human Concerns, 2200 Main St, #546, Wailuku Department of Liquor Control, 2145 Kaohu St, #10, Wailuku Department of Parks & Recreation, 700 Halia Nakoa St, #2C, Wailuku Department of Personnel Services, 200 S. High St, 6th Floor, Wailuku Department of Planning, 2200 Main St, Suites 315, 335, 601, 619, Wailuku Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, 150 S. High St, Wailuku Department of Public Works, Director’s Office, 200 S. High St, #434, Wailuku Department of Public Works, DSA, 250 S. High St, 1st Floor, Wailuku Department of Public Works, DSA, Inspection Office, 86 W. Kamehameha Ave, Kahului Department of Public Works, Highways Div, Wailuku Baseyard, 1827 Kaohu St, Wailuku Department of Public Works, Highways Div, Lahaina Baseyard, 3310 Honoapiilani Hwy,Lahaina Department of Public Works, Highways Div, Makawao Baseyard, 1295 Makawao Ave, Makawao Department of Public Works, Highways Division, Hana Baseyard, 35 Hana Hwy, Hana Department of Transportation, 2145 Kaohu St, Suite 102, Wailuku Department of Water Supply, 200 S. High St, 5th Floor, Wailuku OR 614 Palapala Dr, Kahului DMVL Office (Service Center), 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave, Suites A-16 and A-18, Kahului info, e r o Emergency Management Agency, 200 S. High St, Basement, Wailuku For m -7855.

Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa, Paia OR 788 Pauoa St, Lahaina ll 270 a c Maui County Business Resource Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave, Suite B-9, Kahului

County of Maui’s

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Wellness Market 1st & 3rd Thursdays • 12pm–2pm Kalana O Maui Building, Front Lawn 200 South High St., Wailuku

The purpose of the Wellness Market is to promote health and wellness through increased consumption of and access to locally-grown and produced agricultural products.

Contact Agricultural Specialist Kenneth Yamamura at (808) 270-7710 for more information.

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