Kauai Family Magazine Holiday 2020

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR

Aloha! As the holiday season is upon us, we shift our focus to our family and friends. Let us all celebrate the many blessings in our lives during these unprecedented times.

We have so much to be grateful for, and I hope we can take the time out of our busy schedules – now more than ever – to help those who are in need.

By sharing our aloha with others, we can ensure that our extended ‘ohana and our community are well cared for, which allows us to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest.

On behalf of my family, the Office of the Mayor, and the County of Kaua‘i, I thank Kaua‘i Family Magazine for the wonderful service it provides for our community. Mahalo and Aloha to your staff and ‘ohana, and I wish all of you continued blessings into the new year.

With warmest aloha,

Derek S. K. Kawakami Mayor, County of Kaua‘i

Through the last 10 years, on more than one occasion, I have been introduced as “Bosslady.” A title I proudly accept. It is true. Kauai Family Magazine was my idea.

An idea that came from the mind of a mom who knew nothing about publishing, or photo shoots. I was just a mom who had this crazy idea of starting a business and my goal was to make it to print with both eyes open!

And today, I am still Mom, first and foremost. But, I am also Bosslady, Editor-in Chief, Publisher and Momprenuer. All roles that help me be the best mom I can be.

Owning my own business, has taught me so much about my family, my strengths, weaknesses and this amazing community.

The pages of Kauai Family Magazine have been my parenting manual, where I have learned more about parenting than I ever thought was out there from our amazing writers and contributors in hopes of inspiring others. And while my goal is to get to print with both eyes open, it is also to continue to inspire, grow and learn each day as the Bosslady of Kauai Family Magazine.

Some have asked me how do I do it. How do I run a business, as a single parent with my seven-year old and keep up with all the other things on my schedule and still maintain to stand up and not fall asleep while eating lunch? No, I am not Wonder Woman. Yes, I have bad days just like everyone and no, I don’t do it all right or perfect all the time. But, I do have support of my amazing team, my network of girlfriends and loved ones who support me for what I do and who I am. These my friends, are they key to any successful business and life journey. And I have my son, “Noah Boy”. I want him to be proud of me and know that each day I go to work, I do so because I truly love it and because I am trying to make a difference, no matter how small, and my hope is that I will inspire him to do the same in whatever he will want to do or be.

So, as I look back on the most rewarding 10 years of my life, I am humbled by the amount of love and support that we have received from our amazing Kaua’i community of ‘ohana and businesses, because without your support, we wouldn’t be here. You have driven us to be the best we can be and grow and flourish

everyday. It has been an honor being a part of your ohana and we cannot wait for all the amazing adventures that lie ahead!

Be safe and stay well.

Much Aloha,

Chrissy

Chrissy Schechter, Publisher Chrissys@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com

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Welcome to Kaua`i Family Magazine!

The Go-To Resource for Kaua'i Families A Special Note, I was deeply saddened to learn Kauai farmer Valerie Kaneshiro, passed away October 13th, and would like to express my sincere sympathy to the Kaneshiro ‘Ohana on behalf of Kauai Family Magazine and our island community.

A Special Tribute to a unique, ‘One of a Kind’ treasure. (page 36)

CONTACT KAUAI FAMILY MAGAZINE (808) 639-5656 PUBLISHER Kauai Family Magazine ADVERTISING SALES Chrissy Schechter EDITOR editor@kauaifamilymagazine.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES advertising@kauaifamilymagazine.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR armbdesign@gmail.com

HOLIDAY 2020 COVER PHOTO Ron Kosen, Photo Spectrum

We can’t believe that it has been 10 amazing years since we published our very first Kaua’i Family Magazine.

What started out as just a little project on my kitchen table, has grown into the Go-To Resource for Kaua’i Families that has had the pleasure of showcasing community families, keiki, events, stories and businesses. We can’t wait to see what the next 10 years will bring!

Mahalo for welcoming us into your homes and ‘ohana!

Stay safe and be well. We are Kaua’i Strong.

Chrissy Chrissy Schechter, Publisher chrissys@kauaifamilymagazine.com

Contributors Kurt Akamine Ella Arume, DVM Candi Bloss, RN Patrick Ching Thomas Daubert Monty Downs, M.D. Lee Evslin, M.D. Michael Lutwin, D.D.S Jamie McQuat Chef Mark Oyama Alisa Racelo Leah Ragsac Bernard Riola, M.D. Punzal Vision Next Issue: Spring 2021 Advertising Deadline: December 15, 2020 Kauai Family Magazine is published quarterly as Spring, Summer, Fall and Holiday editions.

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HOLIDAY 2020 Experience Holiday Magic at Kukui Grove

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CHEERS TO 10 YEARS! Celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary HOLIDAY MAGIC AT KUKUI GROVE The Place To Be This Season!

TRIBUTE TO VALERIE KANESHIRO A Unique, “One of a Kind” Treasure DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES Pandemic Programs From Keiki To Kupuna PARENTING THE QUAREN-TEEN Tips To Support Your Child & Manage Stress

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KAUAI KEIKI 10 Life Skills Your Child Should Learn By Age 10 KAUAI KUPUNA Cliflynn Bukoski Ohana Champion!

KAUAI PETS No Matter How Much They Beg, Just Say No! KAUAI OHANA Teaching Children The Value of Hard Work

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Education & Schools

Health & Medical Services continued

Kahili Adventist Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Kauai Christian Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation- Kauai Region. . . . . 32,33

St. Theresa School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Kalaheo Dental Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Kamehameha Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wilcox Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 80

Aloha Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Punzal Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Jason Blake Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Patrick Ching Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kauai Resilience Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 70 State of Hawaii Department of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Health & Medical Services Hawaii State Dept of Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 HMSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,41 Hawaii Surrogacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hui Ho’omalu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Family Hui Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Community Partners Kauai Complex Area DOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Gather Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kukui Grove Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21 Kauai Made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20 Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Grove Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Mark’s Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Leah Ragsac, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Kauai Restoration & Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Malama Pono Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Photo Spectrum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Regency at Puakea Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

County of Kauai Office of the Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ohana Pacific Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 27

County of Kauai Lifeguard Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27

County of Kauai Agency of Elderly Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Kauai Adult Day Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 27, 29

County of Kauai Department of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Stay at Home Health Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

County of Kauai Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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How to Roast a Prime Rib or Roast Beef

By Chef Mark Oyama

During the holidays, roast beef or prime rib is always a staple at our family gatherings. Growing up, I always wanted to learn how to make that perfect prime rib that I got at the restaurants. When attending culinary school, one of my goals was to learn how to make a great prime rib. I found and tried many different ways to cook it, but this is how I like to do my roasts now. n Bring it out and let is warm up at room temperature for 45 minutes.

Season it well with salt, black pepper, lots of minced garlic, fresh thyme, and a little fresh rosemary. Rosemary is a very strong herb so a little goes a long way. Make a paste with the minced garlic and the rest of the ingredients, then rub all over the roast. n Preheat the oven to 400F. If possible, place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan. This prevents the roast from frying in the oil at the bottom of the pan and also allows the hot air to bake completely around the roast. Place the roast in the oven for 10 minutes, then turn the heat down to 275 degrees. You can baste the roast every so often with the fat drippings after about 45 minutes in the oven.

HOW LONG DO I LEAVE IT IN?

Well it depends on the size of the roast and also the shape. Cooking is always a compromise. So the best way to test for doneness is a meat thermometer. You can pick this up in most stores now and this is the most important piece of equipment for a great roast. Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat, most likely the center of the roast. I usually take my roast out at an internal temperature of 120F. This will be a medium rare roast. Let the roast rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before carving.

Enjoy your roast beef.

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WHERE ARE THEY

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These Kauai Family Magazine keiki and ohana have graced the covers in our early years of publication. We caught up with them to see how they’ve grown and what’s new in their lives.

Avani Keahiolalo – Spring 2011 Charlize Kenney, Noah Land – Winter 2011 Twins, Tiare & Ginger Nunes, Nanea Piiki – Fall 2012

Makepa Ohana – Summer 2011 Kylie Sugahara, Pua’ala Akui-Ramos – Spring 2012 Lee Ohana – Holiday 2012

Makepa `ohana

Avani Keahiolalo

Avani is 11 years old and in 6th grade at Island School.

Her interests are baking and art. Her favorite pastime is going to the beach.

Avani loves animals and ice cream.

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Dad, Jeremie still works at Kaua’I Fire Dept. Mom, Kahelelani continues full operation of the family business, Born Hawai’i. Dad is still the designer and the 3 kids help do their part.

Our youngest Wahianu is now 10 years and he attends Kapa’a Elementary School. He loves playing basketball and bodyboarding. Waika is 14 years old and just started high school at Kanuikapono Charter School. He loves football and also bodyboarding. Wailana is the oldest who graduated with c/o 2019 from Kapa’a High School. She recently decided to adventure away from the family business and works as a pharmacy tech.

School, sports, work, and projects been keeping us busy, but we always look forward to the weekends to spend quality time at the beach.

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Kylie Sugahara Kylie is 17 years old Noah Land Noah is 13 yrs old in the 8th grade. He’s attending School in Washington state. His favorite activities include snowboarding, bodyboarding, football, basketball, volleyball, gaming, riding dirt bike and spear fishing.

and graduated Kamehameha Schools in the Spring.

Due to COVID she stayed home on Kauai and is attending KCC. She is still undecided on a major but is interested in botany and Hawaiian culture.

Pua’ala Akui-Ramos is in 9th at Kauai High School.

She enjoys cooking, basketball, going to the beach with friends and family, and eating! She wants to be an early childhood teacher.

Charlize Kenney is 12 years old, in the 7th grade at Kapaa Middle School. She’s playing soccer, volleyball and softball.

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SPRING 2012 Lee `ohana

Ginger Nunes is 11years old, and in 6th grade at Kapaa Middle School She plays basketball for Kauai ballers. She enjoys math, and reading.

Tiare Nunes

is 11 Years old and in the 6th Grade at Kapaa Middle School.

She plays basketball for Kauai Ballers, She enjoys running and playing soccer.

Nanea Pikini is 13 years old, in the 8th

grade. She now lives on Maui and attends Maui Waena Intermediate School. She loves to hang out with her friends at Black Rock beach and making fun creative tic toks. Nanea aspires to be an entrepreneur and model.

One of our favorite things to do as an ‘ohana is going to the beach for fishing, diving, and surfing. We also love to spend time in Koke’e exploring, making lei, and enjoying the cool, misty weather.

Camping- beach or mountains- is our favorite!

Children: Kahekili - 11 yrs Pa’akamana’o - 9 yrs Na’auali’i - 5 yrs Manawanui - 3 yrs Moaniani - 5 mo.

Waianuhea - 5 mo.

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MESSAGE FROM PAUL ZINA Kauai Complex Area Superintendent Aloha Kaua’i Ohana!

It remains my great pleasure to continue servicing you and our students during these most challenging times. Believe it or not, even through unpredictable circumstances of the pandemic, I still truly love my job. It is sometimes the most difficult times that bring out the best in us. I value this opportunity. It is easy to see how the current times have left us divided on many issues. How to stay safe and healthy? What is the best way to educate our children (in person or distance learning)? As with most divided issues, the answers are not clear cut one way or the other. I continue to ask everyone to show care and compassion to each other and support your school, especially with the holidays coming up.

As the DOE continues to phase in more in person learning for schools, we recognize the need for families to feel safe bringing their children to school.

Distance learning remains an option for all families. And the most current school safety procedures can be found at the Hawai’i DOE homepage at http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org and click on COVID-19 Update. Two other simple ways for you to stay connected to our Kaua’i DOE is to download the Remind App to your mobile device and use the join code @kauaips to receive Kaua’i Complex Area office important notices. You can also do your part to keep our schools safe and healthy by completing your daily wellness check when your child starts reporting to school by going to http://bit.ly/kcawellnesscheck and signing up for our new daily wellness check app. You will need your email address, and your child’s school email address, grade and school name. You and your child can then do a daily wellness check every day to help you know when you should keep your child home or send them to school.

Stay safe, healthy and strong as we continue to support or students together!

Paul Zina

Kaua’i Complex Area Superintendent

We provide the opportunity for every learner to Soar To Success: Spiritually, Academically, Physically, and in Service to Community. Strong academics, Christian based teachings, and 21st century technology are tools we use to create tomorrow’s leaders.

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The Kapa’a Interfaith Association invites everyone to the annual

FREE Community

Thanksgiving Luncheon Thursday, November 26

Join us for community worship at 10:30 a.m. outdoors on the All Saints Episcopal Church lawn.

Following the service, a drive-thru meal pickup prepared by Mark’s Place and Contemporary Flavors Catering will take place.

For more information, call 821-2878 or 822-3776 All Saints’ is located at 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., in Kapa’a

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We Are Back!

By Alisa Racelo

(808) 246-6919 Email: kadh@ohanapacific.com

After many months of having our doors closed, Kauai Adult Day Health Center’s team members were ecstatic when we were notified that we would be able to open up in mid-August. The hard work of cleaning, sanitizing, building partitions, and revamping the program to a social - distance environment was like playtime for the team as we readied the center for the opening day.

Previously, “Mark’s” days were long and drawn out and his wife began to notice that he was declining both physically and emotionally. He commented on how he missed his dear friends at the center and wondered if it would ever reopen. The Kauai Adult Day Health Center’s team also missed the clients and decided to offer a virtual program. With much excitement, Mark participated in the program from home and never missed a day. When the news came that the center will be able to partially open and a few clients would be able to attend in person, the anticipation turned to anxiety with the possibility that he would not be “chosen.” With the biggest smile and happiest mood

(despite his chronic pain), Mark was one of the first clients to walk through the door on the first reopening day. He made gains physically, mentally, and emotionally and even his wife got better as she was then able to care for her own needs.

Hearing the laughs and seeing the smiles by way of squinting eyes as the masks shield the once infectious smiles, it is so joyous to witness and experience the engagement of the clients and the Kauai Adult Day Health Center’s team members. We are so grateful that we have the opportunity to serve our island community in such a way that truly reflects the aloha spirit and our mission of “caring for our kupuna”!

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Our Ohana Champion Cliflynn Bukoski

By Kurt Akamine

Ohana Champions are employees who help make our mission (“Caring for Our Kupuna”) come alive by promoting the Ohana Experience – an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care. These individuals are proven role models who exemplify our values in observable and tangible ways. They not only work hard; they positively impact the lives of those they serve and serve alongside.

This elite group of employees (top half percent) were nominated by their peers and chosen by a selection committee made of leaders from across the organization.

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Our Ohana Champion With over 1400 employees statewide, Kauai’s own Cliflynn Bukoski was selected as the 2020 Ohana Champion. With much pride and aloha, we congratulate Cliflynn for this well-deserved recognition.

became interested in cattle, she would bring him in to visit with Kimo and they would talk story for hours, even on the weekend.

“Paulette” lived alone, and due to an accident, she required quite a bit of physical For anyone, whether for themselves or a and occupational therapy. Her goal was special person in their lives, navigating to return home as soon as possible. With through the complex healthcare maze is a her permission, the therapist and Cliflynn daunting feat. The rules surrounding medical visited her house to ensure it was safe necessity and insurance qualification can and accommodating given her physical be very burdensome for a person just trying limitation. However, they found the house to receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation to be disheveled and unsafe. The next day, care. Cliflynn has helped Clifynn came to work in While her tenacity jeans and along with her countless individuals through this process, not in helping people co-worker, they worked only lifting the burden of at cleaning her house work through the hard the cumbersome process and even bought items logistical confusion is that would assist with her but doing so in such a way that makes them feel to be independent. so welcomed, what goal valued and truly cared for.

Rather than a thank sets Cliflynn apart is you, Paulette called the While her tenacity the compassionate police with the accusation in helping people Cliflynn stole her care she demonstrates that work through the valuables. Those items logistical confusion is when interacting with were later found where so welcomed, what Paulette said she hid them each individual… sets Cliflynn apart is the and forgot where she compassionate care she demonstrates when placed them. Cliflynn vowed to never clean interacting with each individual at Garden someone’s house again lest she be accused Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of a crime.

(GIRHC). It is commonplace for her to spend hours with residents that struggle with the It was only a few months later that Cliflynn, adjustment of being in a place other than despite being traumatized by the allegation, their home, away from their family or with a was back again helping a gentleman so that new diagnosis that is “rocking their world.” he could return home safely. Her husband Having gone through experiences with her Shaun commented that she is the strongest own family, Cliflynn’s empathetic approach and most selfless person he knows. allows her to express her genuine care in such The lives of the special individuals that a way that it is felt by those she encounters.

Cliflynn is fortunate enough to serve and be a part of is better because of “Kimo” worked as a cowboy until he retired. her genuine care for people. The team He had no relatives on Kauai and during his members that get to work with her stay at GIRHC, he did not have any visitors. are so blessed and privileged to work Cliflynn would “sneak” in a visit with him alongside a true warrior for the kupuna whenever she had any spare moment just to and our Ohana Champion! talk story. When her elementary school son

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8 Ways to Connect with Grandparents During a Pandemic When physical and social distancing is necessary for everyone’s health, maintaining connection can be a challenge even for grandparents who live just down the street.

If you’re looking for new and inventive ways to maintain close relationships between generations, try these ideas.

Social Distancing Dinner Have dinner together outside when schedules permit, spacing chairs more than six feet apart and enjoying time together.

This is an easy way to stay connected with grandparents who live close by. Consider a regular weekly dinner date.

Read A Book Together Set a time each day to call and read another chapter of a book together.

This not only keeps the child connected with the grandparent, but also offers the benefits of reading aloud, such as building the vocabulary and creating a positive attitude towards reading.

Play Online Games Just because you can’t get together in person doesn’t mean that game night is out of the question. Try online games such as Scrabble Go or Spyfall, or apps such as Together or Houseparty. Just as playing traditional board games offers educational benefits, online games can help develop skills such as vocabulary and math.

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Text And Email Have kids text and email grandparents.

It’s a great way to practice writing while putting a smile on their faces.

Utilize the Post Office Receiving personal correspondence in the mail always brightens someone’s day. Sending mail is easier than everTouchnote is an app that allows families to create and send photo cards from a phone. As an added bonus, kids can learn the conventions of letter writing.

Video Chat If you’re not already, consider using Zoom and FaceTime to keep grandparents and kids connected. Establish a weekly Zoom call with parents, aunties, uncles and children all participating on the same call.

Take An Online Class Together Find a local online class that interests both kids and adults, such as yoga or dance, and register to take it together. Or check www.outschool.com for a variety of classes that appeal to different age groups, such as a themed cooking class.

Create Online Artwork Together Zoom has a screen-sharing option that lets kids and grandparents create artwork together. What a fun way to connect.

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Take Control of Your Health:

6 Steps to Prevent a Fall Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.

Many falls are preventable. Stay safe with these tips!

Find a good balance and exercise program

Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility.

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for referrals. Find a program you like and take a friend.

Talk to your health care provider Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling.

Share your history of recent falls.

Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. Take medications only as prescribed.

Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you on your feet.

Keep your home safe Remove tripping hazards, i ncrease lighting, make stairs safe, and install grab bars in key areas.

Talk to your family members Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a seniors’ issue.

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Be Pono

5 Hawaiian Words To Redefine Health, Happiness And Power In Your Life

Pono

Aloha

Aina

Ohana

Mana

Apply these concepts to your own life and your children’s.

Pono translates to righteousness.

Living Pono means living “with a conscious decision to do the right thing in terms of self, others, and the environment.” The importance of pono, or doing what is morally right and selfless, is even found in the state’s motto,”Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono,” or “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.”

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Aloha When you look up “aloha” in the Hawaiian dictionary every warm and fuzzy word in the English language pops up: love, affection, compassion, mercy, sympathy, pity, kindness, sentiment, grace, charity.

Aloha is most often used as a greeting or parting phrase to create an atmosphere of friendliness and love, but the aloha spirit is a part of everything in Hawaii:

people surf with aloha, cook with aloha, and even write work emails with aloha.

It’s as if people in Hawaii are constantly surrounded by an affirmation or mantra to live life with love.

Aina means land. Life in Hawaii is lived outdoors -- malls, homes, offices, and even the airport are built with openair walkways, large windows, or lanais (balconies or patios) so you’re never fully indoors. Native Hawaiians see their identities and wellbeing entwined with the land, and so respecting it and living in it are of the utmost importance. Simply having lunch outside or taking a stroll through a park can help reconnect you to the aina.

Ohana, as the movie Lilo &

Stitch taught us, means family. The word comes from oha, which is the highly revered taro plant, and it signifies that all ohana come from the same root. No matter how distantly ancient Hawaiians were related, they recognized that they all came from the same root and thus were all part of the same family. Ohana is more generally used to describe any group of people with a common bond; people

in Hawaii have a community ohana, a friends ohana, even a work ohana. One of the clearest findings from happiness research is that humans are social creatures -- we need to feel like we’re

part of a group and that we have support and security. Imagine how differently you would feel if you approached your work colleagues like they were your family.

Mana translates to mean power, but the native Hawaiian concept of power doesn’t equate to material possessions or what floor your office is on. Mana is a life energy that flows through all things and is highly individual: you have a chance to gain or lose mana in everything you do.

Having meaningful work to do, enjoying harmonious relationships with those around you, and being of service in some way all help to gather mana. Perhaps one of the best examples of mana can be seen in the late Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s life and career. The beloved Inouye was often described as softspoken, modest, and a man of integrity his mana led him to be the second longest-serving senator in U.S. history.

His last word was “aloha.”

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Lost Your Dental Insurance?

by Michael Lutwin, DDS, Kalaheo Dental Group If you’ve recently lost your dental insurance, we want you to know that there are several options available for you to get the care that you need to keep a healthy mouth and bright smile. Here’s what you should know: 1. If you’ve lost insurance due to job loss, check with your former employer to see if you qualify for a COBRA plan.

Dental premiums under COBRA may only require a small monthly fee.

2. If you’re thinking about joining Hawaii’s Medicaid Quest program, it’s important to know that for adults, Quest only covers emergency treatments like extractions. It does not cover routine dentistry like cleanings, check-ups, cavity fillings, etc. Visit Quest’s website for information.

3. Hawaii Dental Service, HDS, is expected to offer a Medicaid Quest Supplemental insurance program as of Jan. 1, 2021. Individuals on Quest may be able to purchase this supplement to make services beyond extractions more affordable. For information, contact HDS at 1-844-379-4325.

4. If you’re over age 65, or otherwise eligible for Medicare, you may purchase a supplemental dental insurance policy, such as Humana or HMSA’s Medicare supplement.

HDS may also soon be offering a supplemental dental insurance for Medicare recipients.

Finally, talk to your dentist. They are best suited and happy to work with you to find the best solution for you and your ohana.

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Article Title

Special tribute to a unique, ‘one of a kind’ treasure.

Valerie Taguma Kaneshiro 1957-2020

Whether you knew Valerie personally, are reading about this unique, ‘one of a kind’ beautiful soul for the first time, or were lucky to have been a part of her life, I hope that it will give you pause and some reflection.

I hope that it will inspire you to live a life of Aloha and that her shining example of passion and dedication to the well-being of the people and animals in our community will be an inspiration to all of us.

Kaua`i farmer Valerie Kaneshiro, partJapanese and Native American, grew up on the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation in northern Wisconsin. Her favorite food memory growing up on the reservation was “waagaagon,” a fern shoot which holds a wonderful flavor.

Valerie moved to Kauai at the age of 15 when her father deceived her into a oneway visit to Kauai with him. “The traumatic circumstances of our arrival here, left me with years of longing to go home. Then one day, I decided to change my mind and just be happy wherever I am.”

When she was 20, Valerie got married and began working on the Kaneshiro Farm

owned by her husband’s family, which is where she cared for approximately 1,000 hogs. Anyone who has worked on a farm knows the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to operate it and make it a success. No one knows how she has done it for such a long time, but Valerie made it work, and she did it in style.

Valerie was a loving kind soul, who shared her love with everyone around her, especially her hogs. In fact, her love for her hogs ran so deep that she kept documentation on all of her hogs, including their personality traits and physical character. She was able to point at any of them and provide information on that specific hog.

Valerie’s pastime food memory “waagaagon,” a fern shoot

Valerie was very generous sharing her vast knowledge of hogs. She had a passion for educating youth in Kauai’s 4-H Program.

For many years, she had provided the Kauai County Farm Fair with quality hogs, and had also donated pigs for their petting zoo.

the hogs from the farm to the table in the most humane, healthy and efficient means available had been her lifelong calling.

In order for her to achieve this, Valerie was constantly keeping up with the latest information on nutrition, reproduction, health, housing, and record keeping.

Valerie truly saw a hog farm as a classroom.

From construction to genetics, getting

Valerie had also served as the President of the Hawaii Pork Industry Association.

Valerie with Granddaughter, Jenny

Special Tribute to Valerie Kaneshiro “Why I Farm is in my blood, like the sunlight’s on my skin It’s who I’m meant to be, it’s who I’ve always been It’s more than just a living, it’s a way of life And it grows like seed inside my heart Living on long after I depart That’s why I farm” She was truly one of a kind and a treasure to our community.

Her dedication to Kauai residents and visitors is an inspiration.

Valerie was idolized, loved and adored and she will truly be missed.

“When you’re traveling a bumpy road of life experiences, you can either choose to let it rock you, or learn to pave it and make the most out of it”. Growing up on the reservation, Valerie learned that they must persevere to sustain for their children and future generations, also guided by a similar Japanese saying, “kodomo no tami ni,” meaning “for the sake of the children.”

“Throughout the hardships and losses in life, I know that God is with me.

No matter how hard life gets, I know that there’s someone, somewhere, who has it worse than I do. I know that I’m a lucky girl!”

Valerie’s given Ojibwe Indian name is Bima`aigeAsszhogeKwe “One who skims and skips over the water like a dragon fly!”

Valerie believed that happiness is a state of mind, and even though her life changed instantly and unexpectedly, she decided to find happiness wherever she ended up, and she found it on a hog farm on Kaua’i!

Rest in love and peace, until we meet again.

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Our Famliy Favorites

Take your family to

Kīlauea Point

By Thomas Daubert

Photo by Hob Osterlund

When was the last time that you and your keiki saw a Mōlī (Laysan albatross), `Ā (Red-footed booby) or `Iwa (Great frigatebird) in flight? When did you last visit the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and lighthouse when there were very few visitors sharing this precious space with you? When did you last watch a Nēnē (Hawaiian goose) casually snacking on a hala seed pod?

Now is a great time to plan a visit to Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge with your `ohana to enjoy these sights and many more. As our community continues to face the challenges of low tourism and it’s resulting impact upon many businesses on Kaua`i, we each have an opportunity to show our support for the places, spaces and businesses that enrich our lives, our island and our community.

Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), along with Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Hulē`ia National Wildlife Refuge, is part of the Kaua`i National Wildlife Refuge Complex – a network of federal lands managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. These spaces help maintain the rich diversity of native wildlife and plants by providing protection for native, threatened and endangerd seabirds and wetland birds, removing invasive plant and animal species, and restoring and maintaining native plant and

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wildlife habitats. These refuges help us remember the natural history of our island and preserve it for future generations. At Kīlauea Point NWR, you may also learn more about the history of the Daniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse, which was built in 1913.

Kīlauea Point NWR is open Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm (please check online as operating hours may be adjusted due to COVID-19 precautions). To plan your visit, you must make a reservation by visiting www.recreation.gov. Annual Kama`aina passes are available for $20 each and provide access to the refuge for four adults. Keiki 15 and under are always free.

Are you looking for ways to help support this local treasure? Visit the Friends of Kaua`i Wildlife Refuges at www.fkwr.org to learn more about our island’s refuges and how you and your `ohana can help.

Our Famliy Favorites Flipping Over Tiffany Dick of Aloha Dance Studio took over Kauai Gymnastics Academy in June and is having so much fun with all the coaches that continued to stay with the gym!

Everyone is so thankful that we are keeping the gym open for so many happy gymnasts new and old! With Aloha Dance Studio & Kauai Gymnastics offering classes for ages 1 year old through adults, it’s extremely important to all of our mental health to have an outlet and keep everyone active during these trying times.

We have something for everyone from beginning to advanced classes.

With our coaches and instructors wearing masks, new sanitization procedures

every hour, temp checks, hand sanitizing or washing hands, we are doing our absolute best to keep things safe for you and your keiki.

Our goal is to work towards having everything under one roof someday to allow everyone to continue to thrive with movement of all styles.

We feel so blessed to be able to carry on Coach Jack and Kay’s legacy here on Kauai!

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We Won! Board Games Promote Health in Families A good old-fashioned family game night may be just what the doctor ordered.

This kind of quality family time promotes family bonding, creates joyful memories and decreases the body’s stress response according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

In addition to colors, numbers and vocabulary, games help children develop life skills necessary to become successful adults according to the AAP. Following rules and taking turns develop self regulation skills while communication and conflict resolution with other players develop social skills. Games are also an opportunity for children to exercise creativity, collaboration and problem solving.

Here are a few of the best board games to get your family game night going.

Perfect for Little Ones Relish in the nostalgia while engaging the youngest members of your family with these classic childhood board games.

Candy Land – Practice colors and counting while racing along the rainbow path towards sweet victory for the player who reaches the Candy Castle first.

Chutes and Ladders – Help your children navigate numbers as well as the good deeds that launch you up the ladders and the naughty deeds that send you sliding down the chutes.

Operation – Young children practice fine motor skills while removing Cavity Sam’s ailments like a headphone headache.

Wait for everyone to squeal with joy when the tweezers touch the side of the cavity and Sam’s nose lights up and the buzzer goes off.

Challenge Accepted To win these games, you must focus, strategize and out-smart your opponents.

Clue – Become a detective and delve deep into a who-done-it murder mystery.

Was it Mrs. Peacock with the lead pipe in the library?

Checkers – Strategically move your checkers diagonally square by square as you capture your opponent’s checkers one by one.

Sorry! – Hope for lucky cards and plan your plays wisely to be the first player to get all their pawns safely home. Just don’t be Sorry! and get sent back to the start.

Blokus – Challenge your spatial thinking while trying to get all of your pieces onto the board by filling your territory and blocking opponents.

Aggravation – Up to six players must try to send their marbles all the way around the board using die rolls and potentially dangerous shortcuts.

Monopoly – The classic property-trading game has room for eight players and lots of competition. Themed Monopoly boards are available ranging from Star Wars to national parks so hold a family meeting and pick the perfect board.

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Parenting The Quaranteen! Tips Slammed doors seem to be the new soundtrack for “My COVID Life.” Emotions are high for everyone, even if they are under the surface at times. Teen and tween emotions can change in a flash. The typical breaks we once got are now non-existent. If the phrase, “you just don’t understand,” were true before, it is even more so now. While we feel the stress, as parents, employees, as people, we cannot compare anything we have experienced in our past to what our teens and tweens are going through now and recognize that having everybody at home may be a challenge for the parents of tweens, teens, and college-age people. How do you support your child and manage your own stress?

Here are some tips to maintain your own equilibrium: •

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Because of their brain development, young people have a harder time managing their feelings. Try to ignore the eye rolls and attitude – not all of it, but try to let some slide.

Set clear boundaries for yourself and your young people, your sanity depends on it! Something we do in Response for Teens classrooms is set norms. In these uncertain times, we

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need them in our homes as well. Use the following questions to get your kids thinking, then develop a family contract or set of family norms. ○ What do you need to feel supported? ○ How can we act toward one another to make our home feel supportive? ○ What do you need from us when you are doing work?

Here is an example of a family contract that you can make at your house: • One person talks at a time • Imagine you are in someone else’s shoes • Keep hands to ourselves unless asked • Ask for a break or alone time if needed • Give personal space • Instead of accusations, use “I statements:” “When you ________, I feel ______” • Assume good intentions • Be flexible • Be mindful of noise during learning/ work time Remember that this is all new territory.

You are a person and you need space as well! Try these phrases: • “I need to cool down and will be back in a minute.”

• “I love you and I also need some space for a bit.”

• “I can see that you are _________ (put emotion here). What do you need from me right now?”

Young people need a combination of structure and autonomy. Remember, their whole way of functioning has been disrupted and they don’t have the critical thinking skills or coping mechanisms to sit with the uncertainty and the change. So, what do you do?

• Give them routine. Each kid is different, some might thrive on detailed schedules and others might struggle. Routine is what is important – create a pattern for the day.

• Give them choices. Within that routine, give them options and let them define what they are doing and when.

• Let them know your schedule.

If you have work meetings or need alone time, put it in a schedule so they know. If you were a stay-at-home parent before COVID-19, you will need time to yourself. Schedule it in!

• Set up expectations. What should they be doing when you’re working or taking some well deserved “you” time?

• Prioritize self-care over school if necessary. If your child needs a break, or cannot finish an assignment, let them communicate respectfully with teachers about their need for time. It doesn’t mean that your child is giving up. They need more self-care right now, and screen burnout is real.

• Remember to let young people grieve their losses: 8th grade trips, proms or graduations, summer camp, seeing grandparents. These are not little moments for them.

Do not tell them how lucky they are, they know that deep down. It doesn’t make this hurt any less.

• Help them figure out how to make new memories - they are the only people who will have ever experienced this situation. Find ways to mark new moments!

• Cut yourself some slack! Have self-compassion. Remember to ask yourself, “What would I say to a friend or colleague in this situation?”

• Remember to have fun with your kids. Learn a TikTok dance. Go on a bike ride or walk with your teen. Watch some Netflix. Just be with them!

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When there’s a tower of flour, sugar and colorful sprinkles in the grocery store entrance, it must be holiday baking season! This timeless tradition creates childhood memories and magical moments in the kitchen.

While your family probably has favorite recipes, it’s fun to try new treats as well. We recommend these adorable cookies from Sara at My Imperfect Kitchen. Get the ingredients lists and full instructions at www.myimperfectkitchen.com

Melted Snowman Cookie s These “melted” snowmen Will melt your he artalmost Too cute to eat!

Nutter Butter kies Reindeer Coo t.

Kid-friendly aler require en ev t These don’ decorate baking-just dip, and devour!

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Preventing Digital Eye Strain

By Punzal Vision, Dr. Joel E. Punzal, OD Screen time is much greater for many of us due to distance learning and working from home. The harmful blue light emitted from handheld devices and computers can cause digital eye strain, which can lead to headaches and fatigue. Blue light is beneficial during the day because it boosts attention, reaction time, and mood. However, too much blue light in the evening impedes sleep. While there are inexpensive blue light blocker glasses available without prescription, prescription glasses with higher quality blue light blockers combined with anti-reflective coating are much more effective. The combination along with correction for refractive

error help to cut out glare and minimize reflection, in addition to decreasing the blue light exposure. Discomfort from excessive unprotected screen time can cause headaches, squinting, and disinterest in learning. We encourage all school age children to have their eyes examined.

Regardless of the amount of prescription, blue light anti-reflective coating is recommended now more than ever.

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10 Life Skills Your Child Should Learn by Age 10 Kids grow up fast. Before you know it, your 2-year-old will be a 16-year-old driving off in their first car. Ok, it might not be that fast, but with the growth of media and technology today, kids seem to be doing more “adult” things earlier than ever.

There are several lessons you’ll want to teach your children before they become headstrong young adults. And with kids growing up so fast, teaching your children to be self-sufficient should start early.

But what’s important for your kids to know? We compiled a list of the 10 life skills your kids should learn by age 10!

1. How to Find their Way Home While GPS has become readily available on our smartphones, you should teach your kids not to rely on it — especially for emergencies when it’s unavailable. Teach them about important landmarks around town, especially those that help them find home in case of emergency.

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2. How to Clean

7. How to Manage Money

This is more than just picking up toys—it means dishes, laundry, vacuuming, and more. Teaching your kids these skills early will make them habitual by the time they leave the house. Plus, teaching your kids cleaning skills will help you around the house!

Don’t wait until your child is heading to college to teach them about budgeting!

As soon as your kids start earning money with either an allowance or a job, teach them to manage that money. Giving your children a strong start will help them be fiscally responsible adults.

3. How to Prepare a Simple Meal

8. How to Write a Letter

On busy days, do your kids complain about how long it takes to get a meal on the table? Teach your children to make simple, safe meals. Slowly show them how to use different appliances, while emphasizing safety. By age 10, they should be able to use the stovetop (with supervision, of course!).

While the written word has been taken over by the Internet, letter writing is still an essential skill. It translates well to email correspondence and will come in handy when they apply for jobs (remember those pesky cover letters?). Encourage your kids to send letters to family members.

The correspondence will teach them a lot about writing and patience.

4. How to Have Good Manners No one wants their child to be known as a brat, especially once they’re old enough to know better. Start using “please” and “thank you” when your children are young so they become accustomed to them. The more you demonstrate good manners, the more you can expect in return from your children.

5. How to Advocate for Themselves You won’t always there to speak up for your children. Once your kids start going to school, they’ll encounter hurdles they’ll have to fix on their own. Teaching your children to confidently use their voice will serve them far beyond the classroom.

6. How to Use Basic Tools When you’re fixing things around the house, let your kids stick around! Use it as a teaching experience to help your child understand how things around the house work. By 10, your children should know how to safely use basic tools like a screwdriver or hammer.

9. How to Make Healthy Choices You are your child’s biggest role model— and that includes healthy lifestyle choices.

It’s hard to stick to a diet and regular exercise routine, but you can make it easy for your kids by regularly stocking the fridge with fresh fruits and veggies and taking regular family walks.

10. How to Show Gratitude There’s a thin line between giving your kids the best in life and spoiling them.

Teach your children to be grateful by reminding them of the blessings in their lives. By planting the seeds of gratitude early, your kids will be better at showing their gratitude as adults.

With these 10 skills, your children will be equipped to tackle most hurdles that life throws at them. And they’ll know they can turn to you for help in the process!

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It’s easy - and FREE - to announce your baby’s arrival and have a wonderful keepsake. Email baby’s photo, name, date of birth and time, weight, parents’ names to: births@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com.

Amelia-Sage Ha’ani Cruz Born: December 15, 2020 • Weight: 7lbs 20inches Parents: Shana & Frank Cruz Jr. Siblings: Seraph-John,Matthew-James & Caleb-Jai

Aubrey Lynne-katlin-Kaleah Moulton-Young Born: January 14, 2020 at 8:06pm • Weight: 4lbs. Length:17in Parents: Jamie Moulton & Justin Young Siblings: Mikaela & Liliana Moulton-Young

Jyzen Keala Alekanekelo Rodriguez Born: January 24, 2020 at 11:29pm • Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz Length: 20 1/2 inches Parents: Britney Vegas & Catalino “Kimo” Rodriguez Jr Siblings: Kyson Rodriguez

Daicen Kale Ke Akua Pomai’kai Danley Born: Feb 5th 2020 at 12:16 AM • Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz Length: 19 inches Parents: Jamie Souza & Nash Danley Bermoy Siblings: Aiden,Hayden,Keizah,Caden Danley

Kalea Kalehuamakanoeokapeka Kiyomi Lemn Born: February 4th 2020 at 4:29a.m. • Weight: 6 lbs 12.6oz Length: 19.25 inches Parents: Mom- Kaila Naholoholo & Dad- Dylan Lemn

Raiden Devon Masaru Honjo Born: April 25, 2020 at 2:41pm • Weight: 7lbs 1.2oz.

Parents: Richard & Garsielyn Honjo Siblings: Ryder, Raelyn-Rayne, Ronin & Mason

Leia Rose Fuimaono Born: May 19, 2020 at 4:20 pm • Weight: 8lb 11oz 21 in.

Parents: Junior and Eliza Fuimaono Siblings: Halia and Noa Fuimaono

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Wilcox Health Provides Online Resources for Expectant Parents

By Kandi Bloss, RN Wilcox Medical Center

As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

This age-old adage still holds true today, but that “village” looks very different.

In these days of quarantine and social distancing, people are connecting virtually and building villages online. With the abundance of digital tools and resources available, it can quickly become overwhelming.

Navigating pregnancy during a pandemic can be even more overwhelming, but having access to trusted virtual and online options for reliable information can help ease that anxiety all parents-to-be have leading up to the big day.

Wilcox Health has created an online baby kit expectant parents can download to better prepare them for their childbirth experience at Wilcox Medical Center.

“These virtual classes and medically backed tools give parents reliable, evidence-based information they can feel confident about following.”

“The baby kit will have all our general medical center information – visiting hours, cafeteria hours, etc. – and also will allow moms to pre-register for their hospital stay and for childbirth classes,” explains Wilcox Registered Nurse Kandi Bloss, a childbirth educator, international board-certified

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lactation consultant and certified lactation counselor.

Wilcox’s Childbirth & Parent Education class is now offered virtually. It’s a free, four-week class series that covers the various aspects of childbirth, including body condition, relaxation and breathing techniques. It also provides answers to many common questions parents have, such as warning signs, cesarean birth, postpartum issues, breastfeeding, medications and hospital procedures.

Participants receive a prenatal handbook.

“Most parents want to know how to swaddle, burp and change a diaper.

I also get a lot of different questions about breastfeeding,” says Bloss.

In response to the high volume of breastfeeding questions, Bloss offers a virtual Breastfeeding Hui. The free support group meets from 9:30-10 a.m. on the first and third Friday of every month via Zoom.

It is free and open to moms with newborns and babies up to 12 months old.

“While it’s great to have so much information so easily available, we should not believe everything we read on the internet. These virtual classes and medically backed tools give parents reliable, evidence-based information they can feel confident about following,” Bloss says.

To learn more, go to WilcoxHealth.org/Maternity.

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How to Teach Children the Value of Hard Work All parents want their children to be happy. Yet how do you achieve happiness?

One might say that responsibility and hard work help build happiness. When you work hard to achieve your goals, and feel fulfilled because your life has meaning, that’s a great definition of happiness.

In teaching children a handstand than hard work,what we “Good job” doesn’t teach when they work are really talking hard but fail at a child exactly what they about is building the monkey bars, self-confidence and did right. When you praise they’re learning that perseverance even better outcomes your child, be specific when something is come from doing about what you saw and difficult. Teaching things that are easy. children hard work Instead, praise your what you would like them also encourages child when he or to continue doing. children to try new she tries again after things, because failing, or when nothing is easy the first time you try it. you see them practicing a skill over and Here are some tips on teaching children over. This will help your child learn that the value of hard work. hard work, effort, and practice is valued as much as the actual outcome.

Praise the effort more than the accomplishment. If a child is praised Give specific praise. “Good job” more for being naturally good at doing doesn’t teach a child exactly what they

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By Bernard Riola, MD Pediatrician KVMH Waimea Alumnus Saint Theresa School

did right. When you praise your child, be specific about what you saw and what you would like them to continue doing.

“I like how you didn’t give up even after you fell off the monkey bars. I can see you swinging your body and keeping your head up. You can do it!” Effortspecific praise lets your child know that you notice the work they are putting in and positively reinforces that effort.

Coach your child instead of taking over.

A coach’s job is to help develop skills. Instead of jumping in to finish something when your child struggles, ask yourself what tool, thought, or mindset can help your child be successful.

This will require patience on your part. Consider a child struggling to buckle the seatbelt because the jacket keeps getting caught.

Poor response: “Here, just let me do it.”

This signals that you don’t think they are capable.

Okay response: “Move your jacket out of the way first.”

Identifies the problem for your child and tells them how to solve it.

Best response: “Try looking at the buckle to see if something is blocking it.”

Coaches your child to identify the problem and figure out a solution.

Turn it into a game. If your child is getting frustrated and wants to give

up, sometimes it’s time to get creative to keep the work fun. Is your child frustrated at cleaning their room? Keep them engaged with “Room Olympics”, including basketball dirty laundry, a clothes folding contest, and organized toy tossing. Competition against time is another fun example, “Let’s work together and see if we can clear the parlor in under five minutes. Ready? Go!” Show by example. Tell your children stories of times when you thought about giving up but decided to try again instead, or about a mistake you made and how you solved the problem. Also encourage your children to talk to you about things in their life that they work hard at. These conversations help fuel the thought processes behind hard work and determination.

Teach them to ‘work smarter’.

Sometimes hard work includes finding easier ways to do a task. It’s not considered laziness, but rather showing them how to problem solve and innovate. Is it taking forever to pick up all the legos one by one? Improvise a cardboard box to scoop large piles at once. Ask a child, “Is there an easier way to do that?” and you might be surprised at just how creative they can get.

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Step 2: OUTLININGNow make anything you want around the lighthouse like birds, clouds, ocean, whales, get creative! When you have things the way you want them, press harder or use a pen to outline your drawing.

Step 3: SHADING and COLORINGFigure out what direction the sun is shining on the lighthouse and shade it on the other side. Advanced artists can use reflective light on the shaded side.

eMail your art to Kauai Family Magazine by January 15th, 2021. One of you will win the book Honu and Hina by Patrick Ching and Friends It's easy to submit your art for our contest. eMail us, and include your name, age, grade, school and phone number.

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Kaua’i Family Magazine thanks all the young creative artists for their participation. Everyone’s a winner with us!

Humuhumunukunukuapua’a | Honorable Mentions

Anika Singh Age 8, Grade 3 Kalaheo Elementary School

Asha Singh Age 6, Grade 1 Kalaheo Elementary School

August Voight Age 5 Kauai Christian Academy

Brooklyn Braun Age 8, Grade 4 Island School

Gabriel Cohick Age 8 St. Catherine’s School

Gabrielle Gregorius Age 6, Kindergarten Alakai O Kauai

Hailey Gurtiza Age 10, Grade 5 Wilcox Elementary School

Justin Moreno Age 5, Kindergarten St. Theresa School

Noah Cohick Age 6 St. Catherine’s School

Sarah Moreno Age 4 St. Theresa school

Azarelh Saavedra, Kindergarten Kalaheo School

Teya Silva Age 8 Kalaheo Elementary School

Hanalei Burkhart Age 9 St. Theresa School

To Our Boys & Girls Club Hawaii Ohana We want to take time to thank all of our families who have supported us throughout the pandemic, trusted us to safeguard your children and believe in our mission to create hope and opportunity for all Kauai keiki.

2020 has been unrelenting to our youth.

The Boys & Girls Club Hawaii staff have worked day and night to provide resources to advocate for our youth while supporting them with their education, social emotional wellness and continued enrichment opportunities.

Lihue Clubhouse Clubhouse Director: Asaka Herman Email: aherman@bgch.com Phone: (808) 245-2210 PO Box 143, Lihue, Hawaii 96766 West Kauai Clubhouse Clubhouse Director: Lea Nuesca Email: lnuesca@bgch.com Phone: (808) 320-8353 PO Box 989, Waimea HI. 96796 Kapaa Clubhouse Clubhouse Director: JR Guerreo Email: fguerrero@bgch.com Phone: (808) 821-4406 4695 Malihuna Road, Kapaa, Hawaii 96746

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Tina Albao Kauai Director of Operations & Development Phone:(808) 482-1065

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SEARCH SEARCH Help is Within Reach for Your Child!

Help is Within Reach for Your Child!

Operation SEARCH helps identify children having a

difficult timehelps learning from birth to age 22.

Operation SEARCH identify children having a

difficult time learning from birth to age 22.

For more information, call Operation SEARCH:

For more information, call 305-9810 Operation SEARCH: Statewide: (808) or 1-800-297-2070 Oahu:(808) Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward 233-5717 Statewide: 305-9810 or 1-800-297-2070

Leeward (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Oahu: Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward 233-5717 Leeward (Nanakuli, Pearl City, Waipahu) 675-0384

Leeward (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Leeward PearlWest City, Waipahu) Hawaii:(Nanakuli, East 974-4401 323-0015 South675-0384 982-4252 North 775-8895

awaii: East 974-4401 West 323-0015 South Lanai: 982-4252 775-8895 Maui: 873-3520 Molokai: 553-1723 565-7900North Kauai: 274-3504

aui: 873-3520 Molokai: 553-1723 Lanai: Kauai: 274-3504 For children under the age of 3, call565-7900 Early Intervention Referral Line (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477

For children under the age of 3, call Early Intervention Referral Line www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477

Operation SEARCH is conducted by the State of Hawaii • Department of Education • Special Education Section waiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx 475 22nd Avenue • Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

RS 16-1538, June 2016 (Rev. of RS 15-0043)

eration SEARCH is conducted by the State of Hawaii • Department of Education • Special Education Section

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Family Hui Hawai’i Continues and Expands Free Services Throughout Lock Down

By Jamie McOuat “As a single father of three beautiful girls, I understand the need for supplemental parenting curricula to foster healthy parenting practices within our community. It’s exciting to see this innovative parenting idea that Family Hui created.”

Lawai’a Na’ihe, Deputy Director, Kanuikapono PCS Family Hui knows the importance of staying connected through the parenting journey.

We’ve been facilitating caregivers and keiki in making life-long friends and developing parenting strategies for 40 years.

Hui groups usually meets at parks, beaches and homes with their children.

Caregivers share their current challenges and joys while keiki socialize, play and learn from each other: intentional playdates.

This global pandemic is isolating families more. Yet, social-emotional development is critical in the early years so choose from these groups:

Online Hui: peer and mentor-led for 5 weeks, covering 10 topics through a Covid-informed lens.

Parent Cafés: 4 each month. We focus on 4 Parenting Themes - a deeper connection about what’s most important right now.

Personalized Texting Program: Receive Online Hui physical and S/E developmental expertise - Passive or Interactive - about Your child.

All families need support right now and that’s what Family Hui does best.

Go to www.familyhuihawaii.org to join any of our programs. ‘Like’ Kauai Family Hui Hawaii on Facebook to follow all our Kauai ‘ohana updates and activities: • • •

2-way texting platform on parenting and child development based on the exact age of your child Parent Cafés: in-depth, topic specific Zoom sessions 5-week Online Hui with Covidinformed topics

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Kaua‘i Directory of Resources Directory of local/state resources assisting with some of the most essential needs during the pandemic, including programs for everyone, from keiki to k puna. Remember to check for updates on each program as benefits may expand or reduce anytime.

HEALTH CARE SERVICES Testing If you are close to losing your health insurance, are uninsured, or underinsured, you can contact: Med-QUEST: Medicaid & CHIP insurance for lowincome families. Submit the application online https://medical.mybenefits.hawaii.gov2 or

If you develop any COVID-19 symptoms or believe that you have been exposed, contact your doctor or primary care provider (PCP). If you do not have a doctor, contact: The Wilcox virtual Clinic Ho’ola Lahui Hawai’i

1(800) 316-8005

(808) 462-5430

(808) 240-0100

Affordable health services are available at

MPHS

• Ho‘ola Lahui Hawai‘i at a sliding scale rate.

Online screenings are also available at:

(808) 240-0100 • Malama Pono Health Services (MPHS) for reproductive health, testing/treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, & case management.

(808) 246-9577

• The Bayanihan Clinic for those who lost their job due to the pandemic.

(808) 674-7624

• HMSA’s Online Care for affordable telehealth

(808) 246-9577

• The University of Hawai'i (includes language access options.) Visit https://hawaii.virtriage.com/#/uh_covid1 9 or (808) 692-1060 • The CDC’s Coronavirus Self-Checker. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-whensick.html#

services for anyone in Hawai'i, 18+ years old.

• Project Vision for no cost screening + reading glasses. More vision & houseless support services coming soon.

(808) 652-6930

Language access assistance for completing forms: • We are Oceania (WAO) for communities from Micronesia, Marshall Islands, & Palau.

•

(808) 294-1692 / 3601 / 0533 / 2861

• COVID-19 helpline

(808) 913-1364

• Helping Hands provides interpretation services to assist access to health care & social services.

(808) 526-9724

Telehealth You can continue with your health-related treatments & appointments via telehealth.

Contact your Dr. & insurance for information: Kaiser Permanente offers 24/7 advice lines, & online/phone appointments.

(808) 246-5600 HMSA offers telehealth visits to all fully insured commercial, Medicare Advantage, & QUEST Integration members.

(808) 948-6079 Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center for more information.

(808) 956-2514

For more information on resources Call 211 - Aloha United Way (AUW) or KEMA (808) 241-1800.

Disclaimer: Benefits and services available continue to change. For the most up-to-date version, please visit www.kauai.gov/covid-19

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HEALTHY FAMILIES If you or a loved one is experiencing emotional or mental health issues, please 1(800) 753-6879 or text the word “ALOHA” to 741741 for support.

Check for other mental & behavioral health resources for everyone: Child & adolescent mental health services. Visit the Kauai Family Guidance Center or (808) 274-3883 Adult mental health & case management

(808) 643-2643

Telepsychiatry & telepsychology, visit https://hawaii.virtriage.com/#/uhtelepsych Mental Health Pro Bono offers telehealth options https://hawaiipsychology.org/ Suicide Prevention Resource Center: 24/7, confidential support for people in distress & resources for you & your loved ones, 1(800) 273-8255. Options for Deaf & Hard of Hearing available.

Support for sexual & gender minorities: • LGBTQ++ support & information at the Sexual & Gender Minorities (SGM) Resource Hub. • Malama Pono Health Services provides counseling & hormone replacement therapy, & PrEP access & management. (808) 246-9577 • The YWCA offers LGBTQ support & information.

5959 x256 or email matthew@ywcakauai.org

(808) 245-

Childcare & Children’s Programs

Assistance during crisis YWCA: Case management & crisis intervention. Domestic Violence (808) 245-6362 & Crisis (808) 245-4144 Women in Need (WIN): support for women & children with a history of domestic violence, substance abuse, or incarceration.

(808) 245-1996 Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Hotline: to report a suspect case or for information, (808) 8325300 or 1(888) 380-3088 Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC) by the Red Cross. Visit www.redcross.org/VFAC or 1(833) 492-0094 (toll-free)

For help looking for affordable childcare options, contact • PATCH (People Attentive to Children) at mkelley@patch-hi.org or (808) 246-0622 • INPEACE (The Institute for Native Pacific Education & Culture Help) at laciec@inpeace.org or (808) 245-0045 • Child Care Connection Hawai'i offers subsidy programs for income eligible families. (808) 245-2193 Other support programs for children & youth: • The Easter Seals Kauai’s Early Intervention program supports the development of infants, ages 0-3. (808) 245-7141 • Hale

pio: Case management & support for youth.

(808) 245-2873 • The Boys & Girls Club of Kauai offers after -school programs.

Contact each Club House for information: Kapa'a (808) 8214406; Lihue (808) 245-2210; & West Kauai (808) 320-8353 • Keiki to Career: Information for parents & children. Visit their FB page or (808) 632-2005 • More resources by the Executive Office on Early Learning: http://sites.google.com/eoel.hawaii.gov/covid-19/home For more information on resources Call

Support for Parents The Parent Line: free & confidential support on kids’ behavior. 1(800) 816-1222 Family Hui Hawai'i: Peer-led parenting group for families with keiki, ages 0-5. Visit their FB page or (808) 230-7112 Healthy mothers, healthy babies offers virtual newparent support group & telehealth lactation services.

(808) 737-5805 Queen Liliuokalani Trust: Social services for Native Hawaiian families.

(808) 245-1873

211 - Aloha United Way (AUW) or KEMA

(808) 241-1800.

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HOUSING Loan services & landlords are encouraged to work with mortgage holders & renters affected by the COVID-19 emergency to find the best options.

Shelters For emergency shelter & support: • Kauai Economic Opportunity INC (KEO) (808) 245-4077 • YWCA for people experiencing domestic or sexual violence.

(808) 245-5959 • Women in Need for women & children. (808) 245-1996 Houseless Hawai'i residents who wish to shelter in place at a County campground, please call first to request a permit.

(808) 241-4460

Renters Moratorium on evictions: Evictions for failure to pay rents, leases, or other related charges, & increasing of rent are prohibited during this emergency.

Public Housing, Section 8, USDA rural housing, or Low- Income Housing Tax Credits program are also eligible.

Moratorium continues being extended, check monthly updates.

After the moratorium ends, renters will be responsible for making payments.

Homeowners Government-guaranteed mortgages such as FHA, USDA, VA, HUD Sec 184, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac, are eligible for interest & penaltyfree forbearance (payments can be paused) for at least 6 months & up to one year.

Assistance Low-income families looking for information & support on housing & mortgage/rent payment, can contact: The Hawai‘i Rent Relief & Housing Assistance Program (RRHAP) is receiving applications to assist Hawai‘i residents with rent payments. It will also support mortgage payments in the future weeks. Visit www.hihousinghelp.com or 211 or (808) 5214357 Catholic Charities

(808) 241-4673

Women in Need for emergency assistance. Email sharon.winkauai@gmail.com or call (808) 245-1996 The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) offers Emergency Assistance for Native Hawaiians. (808) 784-4464 or visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/kahiau The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) offers an Emergency Rental Assistance. Visit dhhl.hawaii.gov/covid-19/ or 211.

For more information & other programs, contact the County Housing Agency (808) 241-4444 To check eligibility for moratorium or forbearance, call a HUD approved housing counselor (800) 569-4287 or: • Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc.

(808) 632-2770

• Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i 1(800) 499-4302.

Senior’s line (808) 536-0011 Financial assistance programs for food, utilities, & other essentials for eligible families: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can provide monthly cash benefits. 1(855) 643-1643 Helping Hands Hawaii offers an Emergency Assistance Program. (808) 440-3835 The Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) offers the Home Energy Retrofit Savings (HERS) program for energy saving equipment to those impacted by the pandemic.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers support with electric or gas bills.

Contact KEO at (808) 245-4077 or keo@keoinc.org

For more information on resources Call 211 - Aloha United Way (AUW) or KEMA (808) 241-1800.

Disclaimer: Benefits and services available continue to change. For the most up-to-date version, please visit www.kauai.gov/covid-19

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FOOD ACCESS Food resources are open to ANYONE experiencing food insecurity. The availability of food services changes constantly. Please contact the provider & check for eligibility before visiting any center.

Community Resources

Food Emergency Meals & Pantries This list includes some of the pantries, meals, & emergency food providers available for everyone facing food insecurity. Availability of food services changes daily, PLEASE CALL FIRST. North • St. William Church at Hanalei Colony Resort, Haena (808) 346-2850 • St. William Church, Hanalei (808) 346-2850 • Church of the Pacific, Princeville (808) 826-6481 • North Shore Food Pantry, Kilauea. Anaina Hou Community Park (970) 618-8889 East • Anahola Beach Park, Anahola (808) 826-6481 • U-Turn for Christ, Anahola (808) 778-4751 • Hale Ho’omalu, Kapa‘a (808) 821-2520 • Kapa‘a Missionary Church (808) 822-5594 • St. Catherine’s, Kapa‘a (808) 635-3722 • Kauai Lighthouse Outreach Center, Kapa‘a (808) 631-1179 Central & South • Kings Chapel, Hanamaulu (808) 335-6845 • Hui O N Makuhine, Central coverage area (808) 639-1070 (808) 245-4077 • KEO, L hu‘e • L hu‘e Salvation Army (808) 245-2571 • QLIC’s K puka Kaua‘i, L hu‘e (808) 245-1873 • St Raphael Church, Koloa (808) 742-1955 • Holy Cross/Sacred Heart, Kal heo (808) 651-9725 West • King’s Chapel, Ele ele (808) 335-6845 • Hanapepe Salvation Army (808) 335-5441 • Nana’s House, Waimea (808) 338-0252 • Westside Christian Center AOG, Kekaha (808) 643-7040 For the most UP TO DATE LIST, call Malama Kauai (808) 828-0685 x23 or visit www.malamakauai.org/mk/kauai-emergency-foodresources/

The County of Kauai, in partnership with the local food banks, is providing food bags to those economically impacted by the pandemic.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays at Kilauea, Kapa‘a, & L hu‘e neighborhood centers.

• Wednesdays & Fridays: Koloa, Hanap p , & Waimea neighborhood centers.

• Preregistration is necessary, visit www.Kauai.gov/COVID-19 or (808) 241-1800.

Hawai'i Food Bank-Kauai Branch (808) 482-2224 Kauai Independent Food Bank (808) 246-3809 Malama Kauai offers free CSA Box Delivery for low-income families with limited transportation. Intake Form ONLINE or (808) 828-0685 x23 The Kauai Humane Society may offer assistance with food for pets.

(808) 632-0610

Supplemental Resources The CARES Act provides supplemental funding for nutrition programs, including: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP (808) 274-3371 After receiving your SNAP card, please sign up for the Da Bux CARD for 50% discounts on qualifying local fresh produce.

Supplemental Nutrition for Women Infants, & Children, (WIC) (808) 241-3080 Public Assistance

For more information on resources Call

211 - Aloha United Way (AUW) or KEMA

(855) 643-1643

(808) 241-1800.

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FOOD ACCESS (Cont.)

For Keiki

For CARES Act - K puna Meals Distribution Programs for seniors 65+. Call to check eligibility & register: • Kekaha to Eleele, E Ola Mau Nau Leo O Kekaha.

346-7400

(808)

• Kalaheo to Kapaa: Nourish Kauai.

(808) 635-3722.

• Lihue area: Kauai Economic Opportunity.

(808) 245-4077 • Northshore: KGEFCU / Common Ground.

(650) 576-987 The Agency of Elderly Affairs (AEA) provides assistance to seniors. To be referred to a social worker, (808) 241-4470 The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) program has been extended until November. To check eligibility, contact the Kauai Food Bank (808) 482-2224

Early Head Start Program provides lunches for children participating in their program. (808) 245-5914 Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT): Families with children who previously received free or reduced-price meals are eligible for a second round of the one-time payment for food assistance. Contact hi.pebt@dhs.hawaii.gov Malama Kauai offers Keiki Free CSA Box Program for low-income residents facing barriers to transportation. Complete the Intake Form ONLINE or call for more information, (808) 828-0685

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE K pa`a Kaua`i, for resources & information for business & residents, https://kauaiforward.com/ For information on available jobs, visit: • Rise to Work by Kupa`a Kaua`i. Applications https://kauaiforward.com/RisetoWork/ (808) 241-1968.

• www.HawaiiIsHiring.com • hi-employment.com/ For assistance & information about workers rights, contact • Hawai'i Working Families • Family values @ Work

(808) 785-4833 (414) 436-9536

Economic & Community Recovery Navigator for resources for business & residents recoverynavigator.hawaii.gov/

Other Key Resources We are Oceania: COVID related questions & other inquiries (including health insurance, housing, unemployment). WAO helpline (808) 913 1364 Legal Aid: Help & resources www.legalaidhawaii.org/covid-19-legalhelp.html.

• Information available in Marshallese, Chuukese, Filipino (Tagalog & Ilokano), & Kosraean.

Crowdsourced Hawai'i COVID-19 Resources resilienthawaii.org/ Children’s Action Network Interactive Map covid19.hawaii-can.org/

Call 211 - Aloha United Way (AUW) for more information on food, shelter, financial assistance, parenting support, elderly care, disability services, & more. If your questions can’t be answered by AUW, please call KEMA (808) 241-1800.

Disclaimer: Benefits and services available continue to change. This information is accurate as of 09/22/2020.

For more information on resources Call 211 - Aloha United Way (AUW) or KEMA (808) 241-1800.

Disclaimer: Benefits For and services available continue version, to change. please For the most version, please visit www.kauai.gov/covid-19 www.kauai.gov/covid -19 the most up-to-date visitup-to-date

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The Invasive Albizia Tree grovefarm.com

Eucalyptus trees, planted about a year ago, already 20-25 feet tall Chances are, when you’re driving around Kaua‘i, you will notice a bunch of albizia trees -- Falcataria Moluccana -- towering over vegetation on the sides of roads.

While beautiful and stately, albizia is one of the most destructive and invasive species in Hawai‘i.

Brought to the islands in 1917 by biologist Joseph Rock, the first specimen planted still lives in the Lyon Arboretum on O‘ahu.

Albizia is commonly used for matchsticks, shipping pallets, wooden boxes, and chopsticks. The most massive tree in the legume family, they can grow up to 20 feet in one year!

Albizia is a perfect example of an invasive species in Hawai’i. It seeds well, it multiplies with ease, and it has no natural predators. Albizia has shallow roots with fragile limbs, which make it susceptible to falling in high winds, causing landslides. On the Big Island, Hawaiian Electric Company estimates that fallen albizia trees during Tropical Storm Iselle resulted in $13 million in damages.

On Kaua’i, the abundance of albizia has resulted in landslides, damage to critical utility infrastructure, road closures, and hazardous driving conditions.

For example, the storm in late March 2020 caused the blockage of the Wailua River mouth when massive albizia logs lodged

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around the bridge and blocked water flow to the ocean. The water then backed up and caused damage to neaby roads, homes, and businesses. It also affected the structural integrity of the bridge!

Grove Farm also suffered considerable damage from this storm as albizia trees fell on important water infrastructure and logs and branches blocked water flow. Landslides also resulted as the lush canopy of the albizia prevents vegetation growth beneath it, causing weakened slopes. Heavy rains washed away exposed soil leaving the weak albizia to uproot and result in dangerous landslides. Here is where Green Energy steps in to help with the invasive albizia.

Green Energy to the rescue…

Green Energy runs the biomass plant here on Kaua`i. They fell, chip, and burn the invasive albizia to create almost 12% of the island’s firm power – meaning 24/7 – to Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) since 2015. The plant, located near Halfway Bridge, replaces up to 3.7

million gallons of fossil fuel a year from being imported to Kaua`i. This is an annual savings of approximately $12 million – money that stays on island! This plant is an integral part in moving towards KIUC’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. Plus, Green Energy already created 43 long-term jobs ranging in many skillsets, including nursery managers, heavy equipment operators, plant technicians, mechanics, welders/fabricators, and engineers – and they continue to seek to fill more positions.

Green Energy Plant near Halfway Bridge has been in operation since 2015

“We are using Kaua`i resources to make Kaua`i energy,” Plant Manager Gilles Lebbe said, “Sustainability is the main goal to do business here.” In achieving this goal, Green Energy is committed to planting one million trees every year.

Why replace Albizia with eucalyptus?

Eucalyptus is one of the most common trees on the planet. It has dense wood that grows quickly, burns hotter, and is cheaper to harvest than albizia. Working with the Kaua`i Invasive Species Council, Green Energy selected 30 species that you see growing on Kaua‘i today.

Stacked albizia logs ready to be split, chipped, and hauled Green Energy has looked into experimenting with other widely common material on Kaua`i like hau and guinea grass. “The science and the research aren’t proven to work yet,” said Lebbe. “One of the basic needs of every community is electricity. It’s best to take the safe route that’s guaranteed to work. You can’t take risks with energy.” This model has been in existence since 2015 and proves that creating sustainable and renewable energy, reducing our carbon footprint, providing jobs in our community and eradicating invasive species works.

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Electronic Waste Recycle

Open to Businesses and Residents for FREE!* visit www.kauai.gov/eWaste or call 241-

6 Days a Week!

Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, 3951 Puhi Road, Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM Operated by Resource Recovery Solutions Phone: 808-245-6919 All material is sent to ERI Direct an AAA NAID, e-Steward, and R2 certified recycler Located in Fresno, California

*Large eWaste such as commercial printers and industrial electronics may be subject to packing and handling fee, call 245-6919 for more information Accepted:

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Nontaminated equipment, cracked or broken CRT screens, smoke detectors, and hazardous or non-eWaste items.

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DIY Simmering For The Holidays The scents of the season! Nothing is better than walking into a home filled to the brim with the fresh scents of the holiday season!

What better way to fill your home with those sweet aromas than to create your own potpourri!

NEEDED:

Crock pot or slow cooker (please remember to keep this out of the reach of small children)

DIRECTIONS:

For all of them, we recommend placing all ingredients in your crockpot or slow cooker, cover with water, leaving 1-2 inches free at the top, place on low heat and let simmer with top off. Continue to brew for smell until you are done. Discard when finished.

Note: Feel free to adjust all ingredients to specific smell preferences! You can’t go wrong adding less or more of an ingredient!

3 lemons cut into slices 4 rosemary sprigs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 bay leaves Water

1 bag fresh cranberries 2 cinnamon sticks 2 oranges, cut into slices 1 tablespoon fresh cloves 1 apple, cut into slices 1 lime, cut into slices Water

Pine cuttings 3 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon vanilla Water

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3 cinnamon sticks 2 apples, cut into slices 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Water

2 oranges, cut into slices 1 tangerine, cut into slices 3 cinnamon sticks 1 lemon, cut into slices 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon whole cloves Water

Creative Ways To Enjoy Working From Home

By Leah Ragsac As this pandemic continues, more of us are now working from home, many for the first time. With a little effort and creativity you can turn your home into a great place to work! Here are a few ways to make your work time at home enjoyable.

1. Invest in fun office accessories.

Get a few things that will bring you joy such a new comfy chair, desktop calendar, new pens and a supply organizer.

Embrace the newness of working at home with a few functional accessories that will inspire you to stay motivated and organized.

Working from home is a big adjustment. As you find ways to make your work days enjoyable at home, be patient with your household as we are all in this together and adjusting to a new way of life.

2. Go Outside. Living on Kauai we have many sunny days. Set up a table on your lanai or use a picnic table under some shade. Most things we need for work are portable such as your computer, phone and files. Getting outside in the fresh air can do wonders for productivity.

3. Keep your work area clean and neat.

Take a moment every morning to tidy up your space before you get to work. Mess equals stress and by working with a clean slate every morning you will promote clarity of mind and focus.

4. Designate an area. If you need a space with no distractions, consider an unused corner in your bedroom or a space in your garage. Manage expectations by setting boundaries in your household with “off limit” areas.

5. Get Dressed For Work. Dressing the part brings some normalcy to your daily routine.

Changing out of your pajamas will put you in a different mind set.

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No Matter How Much They Beg, Just Say No!

By Ella Arume, DVM

During the holiday season, it is tempting to share our yummy food with our pets.

Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, yum yum yum. But is this the best choice for your pet? Although they get really excited, jump up and down, and give you those eyes that are hard to refuse, caving in and giving your dog or cat table scraps can be a very bad idea and this is why…

Dietary indiscretion - When your pet eats something they aren’t supposed to. This can lead to a really bad tummy ache, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased energy and appetite.

Foreign body obstruction - When your pet eats something like a toy, sock, bone (ie: chicken bones, ribs, steak bone), rock, or other foreign material that blocks food from moving through the GI tract. They tend to be lethargic, vomit, won’t eat, they can have diarrhea, and it can be extremely painful for your pet. The treatment is to remove the foreign object surgically. If you don’t get it removed, the GI tract can rupture, causing a severe infection in their abdomen, which they can die from.

Pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas is very painful. Most commonly, this is seen with eating a lot of high fat foods but can be seen in animals that get a lot of treats. Vomiting, diarrhea, refusing to eat, and pain in the abdomen are common signs for this. The treatment for this can be very expensive, and in severe cases, can cause death.

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Toxicities - Chocolate, especially dark chocolate or cocoa powder, is very dangerous for dogs and cats. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, neurologic symptoms (hyperactivity, tremors, seizures), and at high enough doses, death. If your pet ingests any chocolate, let your veterinarian know as soon as you can so they can help either get it out of their system or treat them.

Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that can be used as a sugar substitute. It is used commonly in chewing gum but can also be used in baking. This can cause severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which may result in vomiting, lethargy, and neurologic symptoms (ataxia, seizures). Xylitol can also cause liver damage or failure. This also can be treated by your veterinarian, but if left untreated, can cause death.

Please be careful with your pets around during the holiday season and learn to recognize early signs of something wrong with your animal. Most commonly, vomiting and diarrhea are seen with all of these things, so if you are seeing these symptoms contact your veterinarian. To be safe, just don’t feed them your food!

Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Tea Good for What Ails You!

By Dr. Lee Evslin

Here is a wonderful recipe for a ginger and turmeric tea. We were given the recipe at a dinner with friends. We loved its taste and started to make it ourselves. After months of drinking it without much critical thinking about why it was making us feel better, I decided to do a little research on its ingredients. Below is the recipe and a brief review of the impressive health benefits of the simple and common ingredients.

The main ingredient is fresh ginger root.

Ginger has been known for hundreds of years to decrease nausea particularly nausea associated with motion sickness and the morning sickness of pregnancy.

It has also been shown to improve asthma, joint pain and recently there has been evidence about its ability to lessen the mental decline associated with aging.

Fresh turmeric root is the second ingredient. Turmeric is found in curry powders. The active ingredient is curcumin. A review of the studies on turmeric was conducted by the University College Medical School in London and they found that turmeric has been found to: ◆ Have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities ◆ Nourish the good bacteria in your intestines (prebiotic qualities) ◆ Improve digestion ◆ Improve liver, respiratory, and blood sugar regulation problems The next ingredient is cinnamon. A recent article in The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society gives evidence that cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar, lowers cholesterol, decreases body fat and increases lean muscle mass.

The final ingredients are cloves, peppercorns, anise and cardamon.

Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Tea

Bring two quarts of water to a boil. When boiling, add all the ingredients below and turn off the heat. Allow to steep in the hot water for 30 minutes and then drain. Can serve cold or hot. Sweeten to taste if needed and store unused portion in refrigerator for future use.

Ingredients: • Fresh ginger root about the size of 1/2 your hand, wash and cut longitudinally in 1/2 inch wide strips • Fresh turmeric root, about one third as much as the ginger root, also cut in longitudinal strips • 6 cinnamon sticks

• 2 teaspoons of cardamon • 10 cloves • 10 peppercorns • 10 anise (comes in little stars) That is it. Let it steep in the hot water 30 minutes, stir, drain, and enjoy.

The traditional foods contain wisdom and nutritional value beyond all our imaginations. It is a welcome change to see our universities and medical centers embrace and begin to study these age old foods.

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Makepa ‘Ohana.

By Monty Downs, M.D. President, Kauai Lifeguard Association

I hope this finds you and your family safe and reasonably “happy” in these troubled times. Holiday Season is upon us and I don’t think any of us has an idea of what the Holidays will look like this year. Speaking for my own family: For over 40 years Christmas afternoon and evening has been the one time each year that cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, parents and children all get together for a few hours. Will that happen this year?

For Kauai in general, Holiday Season has long been a peak time for tourism.

Many businesses, large and small, rely on this season for achieving their revenue goals. These goals are already in shatters, from the drastic visitor drop-off for over 6 months and counting. Is there any hope that Holiday Season will help get some businesses going again? We have all enjoyed the traffic drop-off on our roadways. This has, however, come at a terrible cost, on many levels. Will Kauai be able to develop an economy that is not as tourism-based as pre-covid?

Another positive of the drastic tourism drop-off has been a sharp drop in drownings in 2020. The only other year we have enjoyed such a drop off was the year after Iniki, again a period in which we

weren’t able to host visitors. Since I myself have tried for decades to bring about fewer drownings on Kauai (and my ER job has shown me over and over the crushing effect of these drownings), one might think my overall mood is improved. But, other rough conditions we see in the ER have to do with stress, anxiety/depression, inability to purchase necessary medications, eating poorly, being houseless — and these conditions have not eased. In fact quite the opposite. So, like everyone else, I very much struggle with my mood and even if I’m having a good day, in the back of my mind I know that there are many others who aren’t. So any good day is tempered, and that many be the one thing that is normal these days.

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Being So Careful About The Things We Love continued Regarding ocean safety, which is supposed to be the main focus of my quarterly piece in Kauai Family Magazine: No matter how it works out with visitors, we residents need to remember that Holiday Season = winter swells season.

As I’m sure you know, these swells are often spawned by hurricane conditions far North in the Bering Sea. The swells take 4-5 days to make their way to our shores and we might ourselves be enjoying gorgeous weather this entire time, including when the swells hit. Those of us who aren’t Big Wave surfers know to not venture into our waters during the huge swell conditions. But even relatively small swells serve to create dangerous shorebreak conditions, dangerous waveson-rocks conditions, and dangerous rip current conditions. 75% of our drowning victims are visitors, who are often not familiar with these conditions. But 25% are residents. So please be careful — in the water, and of course with your pandemic prevention measures. (Masks, social distancing, hand and surface washing, etc.)

A final comment: It’s sad, very sad, that we have to be so careful about things we love (i.e. the ocean and what it holds) and around people we love and enjoy.

Can’t shake hands?? Can’t see each others’ smile?? Can’t give a hug, be it short or long?? Can’t visit our friends and relatives who might be in the hospital, or even sick in their own homes?? There’s a line in “Bye Bye Miss American Pie” that goes “I saw Satan laughing with delight.” Sometimes it seems that this is what’s happening.

You’ll notice that I asked a lot of questions in this piece, and I gave very few answers. Another famous song line goes “The answer my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.” Not sure just what that means but I’m good with the line.

Readers, please take care of yourselves, physically and mentally. A young poet once wrote, while working through the despair brought about by double amputations, “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”Easier said than done, but we can do it.

Art by Marionette Taboniar, http://www.kauai-artist.blogspot.com

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