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Welcome to Kaua`i Family Magazine!

Kaua`i’s Go-To Resource for Engaging Families

We’re Turning 6!

Welcome to a new year of Kauai Family Magazine.

This issue represents the sixth anniversary of our magazine, and we are delighted to reach this milestone with you.

When I started as publisher here at Kauai Family Magazine I was in a completely different season of life. I had two grown children and life was about the empty nest. Now I’m in a completely different season with one child just starting preschool and life is all about nappies, picture books, dress-ups, early mornings and sloppy kisses. I love these exhausting yet rewarding years.

As we move into our sixth year of publishing, we will work even harder to provide reliable parenting information. That means keeping you up to date on the latest research and family friendly events, providing timely and insightful features, and sharing expert guidance to help you make the best decisions in caring for your children and ohana.

Our community experts take their obligation to our community families very seriously. As the publisher, I hope to continue to lead an effort at making the well being of our community and children — especially those who have been overlooked because of challenges or other factors — a priority not just for our publication, but also for our island as a whole.

As the holiday season is upon us, we at Kaua’i Family Magazine wish a healthy, joyous and blessed time spent with your ohana into the new year.

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Chrissy

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HOLIDAY FAMILY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Fun for the Whole Family!

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Message from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha Kaua‘i ‘ohana!

It seems we’ve just settled into the back-to-school routine and already we’re preparing for the holiday season.

The holidays are meant to be a joyous time, but it can be also be busy and hectic for our families. It’s important to stay focused on the true meaning of these special occasions – to be grateful for our many blessings and to spend quality time with our loved ones.

Congratulations to Kaua’i Family Magazine on six successful years! Thank you for being a continued resource for our families to find helpful information on community events and important topics, such as health, wellness, and education.

From my ‘ohana to yours, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season!

Aloha Pumehana,

Mayor Bernard P. Caravalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua`i

Aloha and Greetings!

During the holiday season our efforts and thoughts turn to giving. The season affords all of us a great opportunity to reflect and realize the true meaning of the season. The staff and students of the Kauai Schools are very busy at this time of the year with schoolwork, performances and events. Even with all of this, our students and staff continue to find time to think of others and reach out to those less fortunate. I am always amazed and humbled with the abundance and wide variety of the community projects that take place in our schools.

Thank you for your passion, persistence and generosity in making this happen. Through your efforts, individually and collectively, we do make a difference to others.

On behalf of the Kauai Complex Area, I extend our wish of joy, peace and contentment of the season be yours.

However you are spending this holiday season, we wish you good health, the pleasure of spending special time with family and friends and a New Year filled with hope and optimism.

Mahalo!

William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

Kaua‘i recycle your Electronic Waste (eWaste)!

Open to Businesses and Residents for FREE! Drop off obsolete or unwanted electronics.

All brands without quantity limits. eWaste is only accepted during designated timeframes.

eWaste accepted at the Kaua’i Resource Center in Līhu‘e at 3460 Ahukini Road (near airport & fronting the Līhu’e Transfer Station). Event days are the 2nd Friday of the month, and the following Saturday from 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Call Recycling Office (808) 241-4841 or visit www.kauai.gov/ewaste or see our Facebook page for current schedule of eWaste collection dates.

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● FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

● FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Kauai Museum 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

● SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 King Kaumualii School 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

● SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Thelma Memorial Gym, Waimea

● SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 St. Michael and All Angels Church 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ● SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 & DECEMBER 19 Church of the Pacific 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

● SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 All Saints Church 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ● SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ● SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Koloa Elementary School 7:30 a.m.- noon

● SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

● SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Chiefess Kamakaheli Middle School 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

● SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Hanapepe United Church of Christ 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

● SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Kauai Community College Front Lawn 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall 3 weekends only/3 performances each weekend Opening November 13th and Closing November 29th Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sunday Matinees at 4 p.m.

Special Benefit Performance, Sunday, November 15th at 4 p.m.

All tickets $6 with donation to Kauai Food Banks

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Breakfast With Santa Full Breakfast Buffet including: Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Portuguese Sausage Sliced Baked Ham Mini Chocolate Chip Pancakes Baked Mini Macaroni and Cheese Steamed White Rice Mini Banana Muffins Assorted Breads and Pastries Yogurt Granola Parfait Coffee, Juice • Visit with Santa • Train Ride Discount • Storytelling with A Gift From Santa • Crafts • Face Painting • Fun Photo Booth • Live Entertainment $20 Per Child (Under 2 no charge) $22 Per Adult (Ages 13 & older)

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December 5th Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

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Dance & Performing Arts Hawaii Children’s Theatre . . . . . . . . 9

Education & Schools St. Theresa School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Island School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Stay at Home Healthcare. . . . . . . . 20 Hale Kupuna Heritage Home . . . . . 20 Mary Navarro, MA, LMFT. . . . . . . . 57

Napa Auto Parts, Pacific Service & Development. . . 53,54

Kahili Adventist Preschool . . . . . . . 51

McKenna Recovery Center. . . . . . . 65

Financial Kauai Community Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sports, Camps & Fitness Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . 52 Swim Kauai Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . 16

Crane Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hawaii Family Dental Centers. . . . . 61

Kauai Humane Society. . . . . . . . . . 17

Health & Medical Aloha Pediatrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hawaii Sports and Balance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Kauai Adult Day Health Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Malama Pono Health Services . . . . 57

Oceanic Time Warner. . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kauai Restorations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Hawaii Dairy Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Wilcox Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Pets Parties Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . 52 The Smile Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Festivals & Events

Bark Bark Backyard. . . . . . . . . . . . 77 The Sandy Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Resources

Breakfast With Santa. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative . . . . 2

Mary Poppins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

County of Kauai Malama Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

YWCA of Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 KPAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Deja Vu Surf Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Jack in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Olelo Christian Academy . . . . . . . . 51

Bandwagon Music Center . . . . . . . 17

Kauai Servco Toyota. . . . . . . . . . . . 62

George Kanna, DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Regency at Puakea Retirement & Assisted Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. . . . 17

Retail & Shopping

Real Estate Aloha Island Properties . . . . . . . . ..19

Media Kauai’s FM97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 H.Hawaii Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Photography & Videography Rhye’s Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Smile Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Kauai Community Federal Credit Union (KCFCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative on Kauai. Over 32,000 members are the owners of KCFCU and are thus the beneficiaries when the credit union performs well. Our members receive some of the highest rates in the country on their checking and savings accounts; favorable rates on their personal, auto, and mortgage loans; and access to a plethora of e-services. More importantly, our members have absolute confidence that every dollar they house and borrow with KCFCU supports our local economic health as an island community.

Beyond the personal and community benefits of being a KCFCU member, many of our members and employees embrace the heart and soul of the credit union movement globally, which can be summed up in three words--“People helping people.” As a not-for-profit credit union on Kauai, we live and breathe this philosophy every day. Our credit union is only healthy and vibrant if our community and families are healthy and vibrant.

Therefore, we spend countless hours and resources giving back to our island community to help cultivate a better life for everyone on Kauai.

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in could not be successful without the hearts of our members and community organizations. For example, with the generous contributions of our members and community, we raised $50,000 at the KCFCU annual charity golf tournament and donated the funds to the Kapiolani Children's Miracle Network. In Eleele, we support the Kids Savings Program which teaches our youth how to save money from an early age. The children at Eleele Elementary school have saved over $25,000 over the past few years through this program. We have also awarded

“Our members have absolute confidence that every dollar they house and borrow with KCFCU supports our local economic health as an island community.” thousands of dollars in scholarships to Kauai’s seniors embarking on higher education. In addition, in conjunction with all of Kauai’s credit unions, we work together every year to feed Kauai’s hungry families. Collectively, Kauai Credit Unions have been able to donate over $50,000 in food and monetary donations to our local food banks.

This endless circle of giving back to Kauai is a result of Kauai’s credit union members and employees uniting together with the philosophy and mission of People Helping People. We could not be prouder of our island, of our members, and of our community. Thank you for partnering with us throughout the years to give back to build a healthier and stronger Kauai.

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Holiday Family Fun Festivals and Events NOVEMBER

Hawaii Children’s Theatre Presents Mary Poppins, The Boadway Musical.

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Opening Friday, November 13 Closing November 29 Ticket info at hawaiichildrenstheatre.org or call (808) 246-8985 Bazaar Hanapepe Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church Saturday, November 14 8:00 a.m.-12 noon Old Town Kapaa Turkey Trot Kapaa Beach Park Thursday, November 26 6:45 a.m. check-in informal 5K/10K fun walk, run, or bike Kauai Christmas Parade Kukui Grove Saturday, November 28; 4:30 p.m.

DECEMBER

Lights on Rice Street Parade Friday, December 4 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Begins at Vidinha Stadium and ends at the Historic County Building for the annual Lighting Ceremony.

Kauai’s Breakfast With Santa Saturday, December 5 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.

Gaylord’s at Kilohana.

A Scrumptious buffet prepared by Chef Mark Oyama of Contemporary Flavors. Train Rides, Photo Booth, Story with Santa, live entertainment, and keiki activities. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai Reservations Required: Call (808) 639-5656 Don’t Delay, this event will sell out!

Princeville Library Used Book Sale Saturday, December 5 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

FREE Winter Concert KCC Performing Arts Center Saturday, December 5; 7:00 p.m.

Students of all ages will perform a variety of music.

Kupuna Family Bingo Kukui Grove Center Friday, December 11 Registration 6:30 p.m.

6th Annual Kalo Festival Waipa (just past Hanalei) Sunday, December 6 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Amy Hanaialii Gilliom Performance Kauai Community College, Performing Arts Center Sunday, December 6; 7:00 p.m.

Island School Choruses Holiday Concert KCC Performing Arts Center Wednesday, December 9 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Koloa Library Used Book Sale Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast Koloa Elementary School Saturday, December 12 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House Saturday, December 12 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Princeville Community Center Sunday, December 13 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Note: Dates and Times May Change Without Notice Please Call First to Confirm

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“The Light of the World” Christmas Story Crossroads Christian Fellowship Friday, December 18; Saturday, December 19; 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

6th Annual Santa’s Workshop Catholic Charities. Lihue Register by November 30 This event is to support our Kauai families in need, with gifts for their keiki.

If you are in need, or know someone who is, please call to register.

Contact: (808) 241-4673 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday, December 19 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Kauai Shin Buyo Kai Annual Christmas Program & Bon Dance Kukui Grove Saturday, December 19; 11:00 a.m.

Kauai Sings! Christmas Kilohana Luau Pavilion Saturday, December 19; 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Thursday, December 24 Events begin at 5:30 p.m.

FREE Christmas Dinner Friday, December 25 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Kauai Mini Golf, Kilauea New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration Poipu Beach Park Thursday, December 31 opens 5:30 p.m., fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

A family event includes fireworks, food trucks, & a movie in the park.

JANUARY Eastside Basketball League Registration Boys & Girls Kindergarten through 8th grade Sign ups: January 4th-January 22, 2016 Applications can be picked up at Kapaa Elementary, St Catherine’s School, and Kapaa Middle School offices.

Koloa Youth Baseball Association Registration Tuesdays & Thursdays, in January 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Signups are for Cal Ripken 10 & under, Cal Ripken 12 & under, and Babe Ruth 15 & under.

Contact: Raymond Salazar (808) 651-9685 Kauai Wellness Expo Kauai War Memorial Convention Center January 30-31; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

St. Catherine’s School Rummage Sale Saturday, January 23 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 24; 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m..

KORE Beach Day Black Pot Park, Hanalei Saturday, January 23 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Help people of all ages, sizes, and abilities to access the beach and get safely into the ocean.

Keiki Activities 2016 PARKS & RECREATION WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Camp

Registration closes: November 30

This is a five day camp for girls to participate in activities that are creative, fun and encourage physical activity, communication, teamwork, responsibility and healthy relationships.

Age: Girls 11-15

Location: TBA

Girlz Tech Girlz Live Program

Division 1: Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th

This girl’s program is designed to strengthen confidence, courage, and communication skills.

Ages: Girls 9-15 Contact: ywcakauai.org for more information or call the YWCA of Kaua`i at 808-245-5959.

Registration opens: November 27

Division 2: Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th Opening Day: January 4, 2016 More Info call: Kalaheo NC at 332-9770

K-PAL YOUTH CENTER ACTIVITIES Primary Contact Person: A/Sgt John Mullineaux 808-241-1700 Jmullineaux@kauai.gov Secondary Contact Person: Lieutenant Mark Ozaki 808-241-1688 mozaki@kauai.gov Boxing / Kickboxing: Lihue and Hanapepe K-PAL Boxing Gyms Week days from 5:30pm-7:30pm Boys and Girls Ages 5-18 Wrestling: Kapaa Youth Center: Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00-7:30pm Boys and Girls Ages 5-18 Jiu Jitsu Self Defense: Kapaa Youth Center Tuesday from 4pm-6pm Boys and Girls Ages 5-18

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A competitive swim team dedicated to physical fitness and the joy of swimming.

Our only requirement is to be able to swim one length and smile!

Dates/Times: Mon. to Fri., 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: YMCA Ohana Pool Puhi and Waimea County Pool Cost: Membership to YMCA $30 (athlete only) Swim Kaua`i dues range from $40/75 per month.

Contact: Kathleen Littlefield at 652-1385 www.swimkauai.com kathleenlittlefieldnz@gmail.com

Keiki Camps - Schools Out, We’re In WINTER FUN PROGRAM Online Registration: Wednesday, December 9, 2015. www.kauai.gov Dates: December 21, 2015 - January 5, 2016 No program on (December 25, 2015 and January 1, 2016) Times: Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Ages: 5-11 years old Cost: $50. (Lunch will NOT be provided) Locations: Kapaa, Lihue, Kalaheo Neighborhood Centers

Kaua`i Humane Society HOLIDAY CRITTER CAMP Details: Each day is loaded with excitement and hands on experience with the animals in a fun environment.

Date: December 28th – January 1st Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily Ages: 7-12 years Cost: $30/per day or $150 for entire week To Register: call 808-632-0610

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Thanksgiving Happenings!

Free Thanksgiving Lunch, Kapaa Beach Park

Free Thanksgiving Feast, Anaina Hou Community Park

Sunday, November 22, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ohana Christian Fellowship Church will be providing a free Thanksgiving lunch to the community’s less fortunate on Sunday, November 22 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Give-aways of clothing, shoes, household goods, and linens will go to anyone who is truly in need of those items. There will be crafts for the keiki and ministry for all.

Thursday, November 26th 4:00 p.m.

Kauai Mini Golf will serve a Thanksgiving dinner. No need to RSVP. People are welcome to come by, volunteer, or hang out and listen to bands perform.

Contact: Bob C. (808) 245-6857

Imu Service for Thanksgiving Reservations required. Deadline Monday November 23rd. Drop off at Island School Wed. Nov. 25th 3:004:00 p.m. Pick up at Island School: Thursday, November 26th: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Kaua’ibots will be offering an imu service for turkey or ham for $25.

Contact: To place an order, call (808) 635-7377 Email: kauaibots2465@gmail.com

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Luncheons Wednesday, November 25th Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hanapepe Salvation Army Community Center: 10:30 a.m. Salvation Army will serve a Thanksgiving luncheon for anyone who would enjoy a wonderful meal of turkey and all the fixings.

Contact: Lihue Corps (808) 245-2571 Hanapepe Corps (808) 335-5441

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Contact: Ellie Marcus (808) 652-5826

Free Community Thanksgiving Luncheon, All Saints Episcopal Church Thursday, November 26th 10:00 a.m.

Join us for community worship at 10:00 a.m. A delicious turkey meal from Contemporary Flavors will be served in the church gym from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Home delivery will be provided for the elderly, handicapped, and shut-ins in the Lihue to Anahola area; meals will be delivered between 11 a.m. and noon.

Contact: (808) 821-2878 or 822-3776

Ho’omana Thanksgiving Dinner Ho’omana Thrift Store is having its Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser.

Pickup the ready-to-eat dinner on Thursday, November 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Aston Aloha Beach Hotel. Tickets are $35, sold at Ho’omana Thrift Store or Aloha Beach Hotel. Please call 821-2818, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will teach those with disabilities life and job skills.

Contact: Rowena (808) 346-6561

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INSIDE: Jerry's Journey Celebration Is Part Of Living 8 Tips For A Stress Free Holiday Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Tea Recipe Be Pono Photo of: Maxine and Jerry Correa Photo by: Rhyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography

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Jerry's Journey

Jerry Correa, woke up the morning of March 19th, his wedding anniversary, and went to kiss his wife, Maxine, of 55 years good morning. What should have been a day of celebrating took a different turn when Jerry stumbled backward and fell, hitting his head. Jerry went to the emergency room where he was checked out and told that his head was fine and he was able to go home.

What Jerry didn’t realize was that he had another injury, one that went unnoticed because there was no pain, and due to hitting his head, that was the area focused on during his visit at the emergency room.

they have been able to enjoy since Jerry retired in 1996 from the company he started in the mid 1970s, Kauai Termite Fumigation INC.

“5 stars plus”, Jerry says as he talks about the wonderful staff who took care of him.

He says he is very thankful to have a place like Garden Isle Health Care here on Kauai.

Jerry and Maxine continued on with day to day life for the next four months, part of which included spending time with their 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and spending time in their garden, things

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Over the next few months, Jerry started experiencing pain in his back and his right leg. He also started gaining quite a bit of weight. He wasn’t sure what was causing the pain and weight gain, however he thought maybe it had something to due to with his diabetes or gout. Jerry continued

By Rhye Daub to get much worse and finally one morning in July told his wife, Maxine, he was in so much pain he could not get out of bed. Jerry was off again to the emergency room, but this time he was not able to go right home.

Jerry learned that he had a hairline fracture in his knee due to his fall back in March. He was so full of infection throughout his body, that he was told he may not have made it had he waited one more day to go to the emergency room. It turned out that the weight gain was 34 pounds of fluid from the infection. Jerry was immediately taken to surgery. He spent the next week in the hospital in room 319, which Jerry pointed out was very fitting due to his fall happening on his anniversary 3/19.

One week later Jerry was on to the next phase of his recovery when he was moved to the 2nd floor and admitted into the Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, where he would spend the next 5 weeks working on his recovery and doing physical therapy. This was a rough time for Jerry, being in so much pain and being on different medications that made him groggy and nauseous.

The emotion in his voice said it all, as he paused, waiting to be able to get the words out, “unbelievable hospitality”.

He could not believe what an amazing and caring staff they had to help him through this difficult time. The staff was so wonderful with Jerry and Maxine, even making sure Maxine was comfortable with a place to stay by her husband’s side every moment. His family could visit him anytime

and were there often to spend time with him and provide support. “5 stars plus”, Jerry says as he talks about the wonderful staff who took care of him. He says he is very thankful to have a place like Garden Isle Health Care here on Kauai.

Jerry has been able to improve every day with the support of his family, loving wife Maxine, his faith and the amazing staff at Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Health Care.

Jerry, who celebrates his 79th birthday in October, was able to return home on Labor Day and says he’s looking forward to a trip to Las Vegas very soon.

Garden Isle Health Care said, “it was a privilege to work with Jerry and his family”.

For a private tour, or information Please call: (808) 245-1802 info@gihckauai.com

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Celebration

Is Part Of Living

By Caryn Sakahashi

Celebrating holidays, whatever that holiday may be, is part of living.

I believe in trying to keep people living with as much quality as they can, for the entire time they are alive.

But sometimes for the elderly, the holiday season can be depressing, stressful, and sometimes confusing if their physical, emotional, and at times, mental needs are not addressed. The struggle that we, as “caregivers” of aging parents have, is to provide a way for our elders to enjoy the holidays, but sometimes it can be a little challenging. Their holiday season (and yours) can stay “merry and bright,” by respecting and following their schedule as much as possible. Staying up late or eating meals later can be difficult and cause unneeded stress. Older family

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members get tired easily. Limit the activities or the length of time. Since noise and confusion of a large family gathering can lead to exhaustion, have a “room to nap” where they can lay down and sleep.

If they have physical limitations but wants to help with the holiday preparation, have them do simple tasks like folding napkins, or handing you the ornaments when decorating the tree. Remember, not every moment will go as smoothly as you would want. Giving your loved ones your time, attention and love is the best holiday gift they can receive.

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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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8 Tips for a Stress Free Holiday Take care of yourself. Just like they say on the airplane, “In the event of an emergency, put your own oxygen mask on first, and then help children travelling with you to put theirs on.” Children respond to the emotional tone of their important adults, so managing your emotions successfully can help your children handle theirs better, too.

Make a plan to focus on one thing at a time. Try a few ideas from “mindfulness” as a strategy to balance the hustle and bustle of things like shopping, cooking, and family gettogethers during the holidays: stop and pay attention to what is happening at the moment, focus your attention on one thing about it, notice how you are feeling at the time, withhold immediate judgment, and instead be curious about the experience.

Give to others. Make a new holiday tradition to share your time with families who have less than you do, for example, if your child is old enough, encourage him or her to join you in volunteering to serve a holiday meal at your local food bank or shelter. Help your child write a letter to members of the armed forces stationed abroad who can’t be home with their own family during the holidays.

Keep routines the same. Stick to your child’s usual sleep and mealtime schedules when you can to reduce stress and help your child and you enjoy the holidays.

Keep your household rules in effect. Adults still have to pay the bills and kids still need to brush their teeth before bedtime.

Teach the skills that children will need for the holidays in the weeks and months ahead. For example, if you

plan to have a formal, sit-down dinner, practice in advance by having a formal sit-down dinner every Sunday night.

Don’t feel pressured to “overspend.” Think about making one or two gifts instead of buying everything.

Help your child make a gift for his or her other parent, grandparents, or other important adults and friends.

Chances are, those gifts will be the most treasured ones and will teach your child many important lessons that purchasing presents can’t.

Most important of all, enjoy the Holidays for what they are - time to enjoy with your family. So, be a family, do things together like swimming, or playing board games, spend time visiting with relatives, neighbors and friends.​

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Helping to Feed Kauai’s Hungry

Food pantries are operated by churches and other nonprofit organizations to provide basic food items to people in need. Food is either set out on tables for people to select or pre-packaged in bags.

Note: Pantry times may change without notice. Please call first to confirm.

CENTRAL LOCATIONS Aloha Church (Lihue) Phone Number: 241-7177 Last Friday of the month, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Calvary Chapel Lihue Phone Number: 245-9673 Dinner: Last Friday of the month at 5 p.m.

Lihue Court Town Home Phone Number: 246-3996 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4p.m.

Salvation Army (Lihue) Phone Number: 245-2571 Last Tuesday of the month: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Lunch: Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

Dinner: Tuesday at 5pm Emergency Food-Call 245-2571 EAST LOCATIONS Hale Ho’omalu (Kapaa) Phone Number: 821-2520 Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 821-2520 Kapaa Missionary Church Phone Number: 635-5800 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 6p.m.

Dinner: 2nd & 4th Sat. at 5 p.m.-6p.m.

Emergency Food - call 635-5800 Kapaa Seventh Day Adventist Phone Number: 639-1517 Sunday: till 4 p.m. PLEASE CALL FIRST NORTH LOCATIONS Church of the Pacific (Princeville) Phone Number: 826-6481 Wednesday: Sign in 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Distribution: 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 631-9610

St. Williams Church (Hanalei) Phone Number: 826-6988 Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

SOUTH LOCATIONS Koloa Union Church Phone Number: 742-6622 3rd Friday of the Month at 2 p.m.

SOUTHWEST LOCATIONS Holy Cross Church Phone Number: 332-8011 (Kalaheo) 3rd Tuesday of the month during dinner Dinners: 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month 5 p.m.-6 p.m.

Emergency Food-Call 651-9725 Kauai Bible Church Phone Number: 742-7514 (Lawai) Sunday: 11:15 p.m. (call for location) Kalaheo Missionary Church Phone Number: 332-9916 Last WEDNESDAY of the month 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

WEST LOCATIONS Salvation Army (Hanapepe) Phone Number: 335-5441 Lunch: Wednesday and Friday at 11am Dinner: Monday at 5 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 335 -5441 Nana’s House (Waimea) Phone Number: 338-0252 Monday 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 338-0252 Waimea United Church of Christ Phone Number: 338-9962 4th Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m.

Monday-Friday 10am-12pm Emergency Food - call 338-9962

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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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Breastfeeding Tips Every New Mother Should Know

By Kandi Bloss

RN, board-certified lactation counselor at Wilcox Memorial Hospital

For new moms, the first few weeks of breastfeeding can be confusing and frustrating. Breastfeeding is not always easy at first; some women really struggle. Should new moms have difficulties breastfeeding or are unable to breastfeed, you should always feel comfortable asking for help.

Tips to help you feel confident with breastfeeding your newborn baby

A newborn does not need a lot.

• A newborn’s stomach is only about the size of a shooter marble. Colostrum – a thick, yellow, nutrient-rich substance – is ideal for a baby both in amount and in the nutrition it provides.

• A newborn’s stomach changes in the first 10 days of life, along with the mother’s breast milk.

Pay attention to cues.

• When a newborn is hungry, he may give signals like rooting, sucking on hands, or making licking or smacking sounds.

• No matter how long it has been since the last feeding, a mother should always feed when a baby shows these cues.

Keep track of how many times a baby eats.

• A healthy number of feedings is between 8-12 times in 24 hours. Cluster feeding, or feedings that are closely spaced, are common in a baby’s second day of life and may continue for the next several weeks.

• A baby’s urine and stool output is a good way to check that baby is receiving enough nutrition.

It is best to seek support and help from other peers or a lactation consultant.

Motherhood is rewarding, hard work, and stressful at times. Each woman has to do what works for them to enjoy their baby. For more information,

call 245-1433 or visit wilcoxhealth.org.

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SNAP/EBT Farmers Market Program

Malama Kaua’i, through a partnership with the County of Kauai-Office of Economic Development, began processing SNAP/EBT benefits at select Kauai Farmers Markets in July of 2014. As we enter the second year of providing this important service, we will be making enhancements to the program in an effort to improve our support of our local producers and access to local foods for market goers.

SNAP recipients can go to the Malama Kaua’i booth at participating markets and

use their EBT card to purchase “Kauai Cash” tokens to spend at authorized vendor booths for their fresh fruits, vegetables, and other SNAP eligible food items.

Having SNAP benefits available at farmers markets provides access to fresh, healthy and local foods – supporting those that most need them while giving our farmers and local agricultural product producers additional revenue. We are proud to support this program for the people and farmers of Kauai.

E.at B.etter T.oday!

Use Your SNAP/EBT Card at these Farmer’s Markets WEDNESDAY Kapa’a Sunshine Market Kapa’a New Town Park Kahau Street, Kapa’a 2:30pm - 5:00pm (Weekly)

FRIDAY Lihue Sunshine Market Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot Hoolako Road 2:30pm - 5:00pm (Weekly)

THURSDAY Kilauea Sunshine Market Kilauea Neighborhood Center Keneke, off Lighthouse Rd. 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Weekly)

SATURDAY Kekaha Sunshine Market Kekaha Neighborhood Center Elepaio Road 8:30am - 11:00am (1st 2 weeks of every month, on or after the 5th

*Market locations/times indicate 1/2 hour before actual market start time and may change at any time without notice

This program is funded by the County of Kauai’s Office of Economic Development and may be contingent upon funding for continued program delivery.

For more information, contact Sasha at

(808) 652-4823 or Sasha@malamakauai.org

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Article Title Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

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.

Baby Girl Aila Blanche Okasaki Born: August 3, 2015 at 2:34 am Weight: 7 lbs 3.4 oz.

Proud Parents: Allison Arakaki and Lance Okasaki

Baby Boy Maika Ignacio Leineweber Born: May 1st, 2015 at 2.46pm Weight: 7 lbs, 9 oz • Length: 21 inches Proud parents: Jacqueline & Kai Leineweber Big sister: Mia Kalani Leineweber Baby Girl Charli Kehaulani Kainoa Camacho Born: July 14, 2015 at 9:44pm Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. • Length: 20 1/2 inches Proud Parents: Palani and Dayla Camacho Big sister: Shelbri-Ann Cosier Baby Girl Hyrie Joy Gascon Loza Born: May 22, 2015 at 10:32pm Weight: 6lbs 8.6oz Proud Parents: Harvey and Mary Loza

Baby Boy Kamaha'o Kahiau Akau Born: March 27, 2015 at 7:42 am Weight: 6 pounds, 1.8 oz, • Length19 inches Proud Parents: Kaupili and Hillary Akau Baby Girl Makana Carter Momiakealoha Marshall Born: November 25, 2014 at 8:44am Weight: 7lb, 0.6oz. • Length: 19.75 inches Proud parents: Vernon and Julia Marshall Siblings: Mino’aka, Eryn, and Julia

Baby Girl Mikoh Haruko Rull Born: September 6, 2015 at 1:51 p.m Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz, • Length: 19 inches Proud parents: Tiara Fujii & Roland Rull

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Baby Girl Morgan Brienne Stephenson Born: February 23, 2015 at 6:00am Weight: 6lb 6oz, • Length: 20 1/4 inches Proud Parents: Eric and Allison Stephenson Siblings: Caleb and Kerewyn Baby Boy Tyren Kahakuloa Takumi Gaspar Born: June 17, 2015 at 9:37pm Weight: 7lbs 0.8 oz • Length 20 1/2 inches Proud Parents: Puanani Arizo and Crandall Gaspar Siblings: Wyland, Kyrie and Kylan Baby Girl Lyric Anayia Kaimalie Nameleokalani Harley-Rose White Born: June 7, 2015 at 6:04am Weight: 9 lbs 2.5 Oz • Length: 21 inches Parents: Marisa Bettencourt and Phillip "Angel" White Siblings: Rylan, Kona, Kai and Jazzmin

Baby Boy Kolton Trevor Makanaokeakua Butay Born: July 2, 2015 Proud Parents: Elvin Butay and Tiffany Fliegel

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When to start Generally at 18-24 months, but others may be ready at 3 or 4 years old.

These signs suggest they might be ready: • Physical signs - able to walk, has ‘dry’ periods of about two hours, has wellformed bowel movements • Behavioral signs - sits still for a few minutes, pulls pants up and down, is generally cooperative, takes pride in accomplishments, shows interest in the toilet • Cognitive signs – tells you before they go, follows simple commands, understands putting things away, knows words for urine and stool

Tips on training Every child is unique, so try a variety of approaches.

General Steps First, get them comfortable. Let them decorate their potty chair, or if using the toilet, put their stool from their soiled diaper in the toilet and practice flushing.

Next, have them sit on the toilet with clothes on, allowing them to get off as they wish. Later, get them comfortable sitting on the toilet without clothes.

Eventually, learn to watch their facial expressions or body movements for when they go, or regularly sit them on the toilet every 1-2 hours.

Get them to relax Reading - choose several books to designate as ‘potty books’ to read only on the toilet Singing - try singing a song on the toilet, with a different song for when they are finished

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Teach them - there are children’s books that will help them understand the concepts of toilet training. Consider “Diapers are Not Forever” and “Everybody Poops”

Make it a game Use a special potty - there are special toilets that play a song, change color, or display a shape when used Colored water - put a little red or blue food coloring in the bowl, a child will be amazed when their pee turns it orange or green Target practice - put a flushable target, such as a cherrio or fruit loop, into the toilet for your son to take aim

Find the right reward Verbal praise - “Your a big girl!,” “Lets call grandma, she’ll be so proud!,” “High five!”

By Bernard Riola, MD Kauai Veteran’s Memorial Hospital and St. Theresa School Alumnus’

Surprises - have a reward bag with inexpensive toys and stickers to randomly choose Build up a reward use stickers or stars to keep track of successful attempts; at a certain level they can choose a toy at the store

No more diapers Character underwear have your child pick out their favorite character, and then encourage them not to get them wet Dresses - having your little girl wear dresses might make it easier to hop on the toilet at a moment’s notice when they are ready Birthday suit - let

Don’t start training during a disruptive period, such as with a new baby, or changing caregivers.

Toddlers respond best to routines.

your toddler explore the home naked with painter’s sheets on the floor to allow easy clean up; if and when they go, encourage using the toilet instead Skip the disposable ‘underwear’ - transitional underwear such as ‘pull-ups’ can confuse or delay some children from learning, because they don’t get uncomfortable when wet

Avoid unhealthy rewards. Praising your child with candies or cookies is not only unhealthy, but might set them up to see these items as desirable.

Ignoring constipation - straining can cause anyone to resist using the bathroom. Give them fiber rich foods and lots of water. Apple or prune juice can be helpful.

Potty training no-no’s Resist getting angry or penalizing your toddler.

Setbacks and accidents are natural, and scolding will only make them more resistant.

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Growing Up Online:

Is Technology Rewiring Your

Baby’s Brain?

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By Carolyn Jabs

Does your child enjoy three dimensional play? Babies figure out

the world by holding, chewing, poking, throwing, rolling and stacking things. Not only is this fun, but it gives your child the basis for concepts like round and flat, fuzzy and smooth. A touch screen won’t get these ideas fixed firmly in the brain.

light emitted by screens stimulates brain waves in ways that interfere with sleep, so screentime should never be part of a baby’s bedtime routine.

Can you focus on your child? No

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Community Champion

cham•pi•on a person who supports or defends a cause

For Mark Oyama, living as a Community Champion is not approached as an obligation rather it is embedded in his overall nature and sense of purpose.

One can simply “google” Mark Oyama’s name and discover the endless streams of gratitude and accolades he has received for supporting causes that deeply affect the well-being of our community. But for Mark, it’s not about the accolades it’s about the overall health of his community that drives him to do what he does every day.

As a savvy business man and President/ Executive Chef of Mark’s Place and Contemporary Flavors Catering, his professionalism, personable demeanor

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and work ethic, has put his company at the forefront of the catering industry.

For those who know Mark well, success comes from not only running a prospering business, but by coupling it with the call to parlaying that success to help others in the community.

A Professor for Kauai Community College since 1992, Mark has groomed and mentored countless young individuals whose goal is to someday realize the same kind of success. He further

Photo credit: Kicka Witte

Mark and Wendy Oyama

By Kaulana Finn Regional Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai

supported the college by creating the Annual Culinary Arts Gala over 13 years ago, as a major scholarship fundraiser for the program. True to form, Mark is also instrumental to the success and sustainability of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i mentoring programs having served as a Regional Board Member for over 8 years now. Mark epitomizes what it truly means to serve and volunteer for those facing adversity. From sponsoring their signature Bowl For Kids Sake events to organizing educational fishing outingsthe tremendous heart and soul that Mark exudes is commendable.

Anyone can tell you that in the world of business and in serving one’s community, it’s all about partnerships and maintaining positive relationships. Therefore, it did not surprise me that in writing this piece I didn’t have to go far to find folks in the community that had a lot to share about Mark’s generosity.

In September, a select group of industry professionals collaborated to review nominations submitted by the HRS (Hawaii Restaurant Association) and the public at large.

After a lengthy and careful selection process and based on his remarkable contributions to the restaurant and food service industry, Mark was selected as a 2015 inductee. He is now part of the Hawaii Restaurant Association Hall of Fame!

They say that success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life it’s about what you inspire others to do.

This is why we congratulate and recognize Mark Oyama as Kaua’i Family Magazine’s 1st Community Champion for Kaua’i Family Magazine!

What's being said about our Champion!

“Mark called me on the Big Island when he was a student at KCC on Oahu. He asked me what was a coulis, and I was taken by surprise at first, but then realized it was a great question.

A question that signaled someone curious and intelligent was asking.

When he came to work with me at the Canoe house, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, I knew right away that he had it in him, he was going to do something special-A quick learner, hungry to learn, and very observant. The biggest asset he has is that the team always loves him and his personality, a great person to be around." ~Chef Alan Wong ————————— “Mark is the epitome of “old school” values of hard work, responsibility and relationship with vision and the intestinal fortitude to make it happen. As Chancellor, I find that Mark is a joy to work with.

Although he is busy with a million worthwhile ventures, he is always ready to engage, to collaborate with others and to help us move forward.

And he does all this with a smile and a sense of humor as well as commitment.

What more could we ask for?” ~Kauai Community College Chancellor Helen Cox ————————— “Mark’s humble nature always takes him ‘behind the scenes’ without any of the recognition that he deserves.

His contributions are an integral part of the Kauai community.” ~Reiko Matsuyama ————————— “Mark Oyama is the epitome of a Community Champion. He’s always so generous with his time, expertise, and business resources - all to help celebrate Kauai’s keiki, kupuna, and community. It’s time that he be celebrated” ~Mamo Cummings-Graham

Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares From Chef Mark Oyama

It comes out just like reese’s chocolate peanut butter cups!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 12 Oz

Graham Cracker Crumbs Powdered Sugar Melted Butter Creamy Style Peanut Butter Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

◆ Mix graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar in mixing bowl. Add melted butter and peanut butter and mix thoroughly. ◆ Spoon mixture in 9 x 13 inch pan and press down evenly. You can use a wax paper to press down for ease. ◆ Chill in refrigerator until cold about 45 minutes. ◆ Melt chocolate chips in microwave stirring until smooth. ◆ Spread chocolate evenly over chilled peanut butter graham layer. Let stand until almost firm about 15 minutes then cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.

Makes around 3 dozen Enjoy!

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INSIDE: Foods To Help Kids Focus In School Sweets and Tooth Decay Growing Up Online Blade, Sharpening His Skills For Life Photo of: Blade Kanekuni

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Kauai Teen

Blade Sharpening his skills for life On the west side of Kauai, a local teen lives a different kind of life, one he chooses for himself. Blade Kanekuni, 15, has never been to school and instead, pursues his passions by seeking activities of his choice from the many options available in our community. Kauai Family Magazine recently caught up with the teen for some insight into his busy life.

KFM: Unlike most teens, you don’t get up and go to school. What does a typical weekday look like?

BLADE: I usually get up around 9, feed my cats, brush my teeth and get on my computer for as long as I can until I have a dance class or rehearsal or karate. When I’m not eating or spending time with my family and friends at the beach or movies, I’m usually playing video games until pretty late at night.

KFM: Some people would say that’s a lot of gaming time. Would you agree?

BLADE: Yeah, but it’s one of the things I really like to do.

KFM: Why do you like it so much?

BLADE: I play a lot of multi-player games and it’s fun interacting with other likeminded people around the world. I’ve met some really cool people from Turkey, New York, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand and a

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lot of Australians since their time zone is compatible with ours.

KFM: That’s interesting, but is gaming teaching you anything?

BLADE: Yeah, I learned how to read by playing games. I’ve learned about the economy, math, problem solving. I’ve also learned about the differences and similarities of a lot of cultures through my online friends.

KFM: Have you had any negative experiences online?

BLADE: Yeah, I’ve met some DDoSers (hackers) who weren’t very ethical in general and I had to change my router to stop contact.

KFM: So, you aren’t graded and don’t take any tests? No homework?

BLADE: No. I’m actually homeschooled which basically means I’m allowed to choose what I want to learn.

KFM: That sounds cool! You mentioned dance class and karate.

Are these some of the things you’ve chosen to learn?

BLADE: Yes, I really love to dance. I’ve been involved with Hawaii Children’s Theatre and Carol Culver’s Dance Academy since I was 7 years old. I’ve been in lots of plays and have studied tap for 8 years, it’s my favorite. I’ve also been dancing hip-hop for 3 years now. I just started studying ballet because my teacher said it’ll make me a stronger dancer.

KFM: Wow, ballet! Are there many other boys in your class?

BLADE: No, it’s mostly girls, but I’m not complaining.

KFM: What were some of your favorite roles you’ve played?

BLADE: Charlie in ‘Willy Wonka’, Rolf in ‘Sound of Music’, Peter Pan in ‘Shrek’ KFM: Are you currently rehearsing for a play?

BLADE: Yes, I’m a featured dancer in Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s ‘Mary Poppins’ that opens in November. I play a statue (Neleus) that comes to life, sings and does a ballet number with 4 other statues. I also tap on the rooftops in ‘Step In Time’.

KFM: You mentioned hip-hop. Which group on Kauai do you dance with?

BLADE: I dance with EXCEL! Dance Studio. It’s a competition dance team that travels all over the world to compete. We’ve competed at Disneyland, last year in Ohio then toured Niagara Falls and New York. Next year we’re competing in Singapore and touring Cambodia, China and Japan. I love this dance family! The trips are amazing and so much fun!

KFM: That sounds awesome! What type of martial arts do you study?

BLADE: I’ve been practicing Kajukenbo with my Sensei, Anthony Acain in Kekaha for 7 years. I like the discipline and focus it’s taught me and want to someday earn my black belt.

KFM: Do you have any college plans?

BLADE: I might want to get a Theatre degree, if that starts to look interesting.

KFM: What is your dream job?

BLADE: I would love to go on tour with a famous singer or group as a back-up dancer.

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By Dr. Stanwood Kanna Are you worried that your mass consumption of Halloween candies and Christmas treats this year will rot your teeth so bad that you will look like a Jack-o-Lantern next year? Well, unless you look like a Jack-o-Lantern already it is highly unlikely.

You may be surprised to know that sugars do not rot your teeth. This is not an invitation to eat mass quantities of candies but you may be interested to know that it is acid producing bacteria in your mouth that use carbohydrates such as sugars and starches to produce the acid which damages the tooth.

There are several species of oral bacteria that feed on carbohydrates and produce acid as a byproduct through a process called fermentation. These bacteria live in colonies on the teeth in a thin biofilm called â&#x20AC;&#x153;plaqueâ&#x20AC;?. The longer the carbohydrates have a chance to stay on the tooth the longer the acid production and the quicker the process of tooth enamel destruction and the development of tooth decay. Interestingly, studies have shown that cooked starches like potato starch

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that make potato chips and snacks like raisins will cling to teeth, staying longer, and allowing oral bacterial to feed longer. Simple chocolate bars are less clingy and will quickly be washed away naturally by oral saliva. The faster a food is removed, the less chance it will have to feed bacteria and cause decay.

Decay does not develop in a day or a week, it takes time for the acid production by the bacteria to break through the tough enamel surface of the tooth. Brushing your teeth regularly will clear away food residue and prevent bacteria from thriving and keeping them under control. Saliva is the natural cleanser of the oral cavity and your teeth between meals. Frequent snacking during the day will hurt the tooth by reintroducing food particles that keeps a constant presence of nutrients for the bacteria to grow and for plaque build up.

Therefore, you can have your sweets and treats but have them in reasonable amounts and during regular meals. Then brush your teeth.

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Foods to help kids FOCUS in school

As you pack your child’s lunch, remember to send them to school with foods that will help them F.O.C.U.S.!

F: Fiber and whole grains both help slow down the speed at which sugar enters the bloodstream. So when kids eat fiber and whole grains as part of a healthy snack and/ or lunch, they are less likely to experience a spike in blood sugar levels, and this helps them avoid a “crash” in energy later on.

More stable energy levels equal better potential for focus.

Some kid-friendly foods filled with fiber and/or whole grains include plain popcorn, beans, avocado, hummus, almonds, bananas, whole wheat pasta, quinoa, brown rice, edamame,

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whole wheat bread (different than “multigrain”, which is not whole grain), fruit with skin (like pears and apples), berries (especially blackberries), and oatmealbased products (but watch out for the added sugar in things like oatmeal cookies that will cause that crash later on!)

O: Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to brain function and cognitive behavior and can

be found in kid-friendly foods such as avocado, tuna, tilapia fish sticks, salmon, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and macadamia nuts.

C: Crunchy and chewy foods are one of the best kept secrets when it comes to foods that help kids focus. Though it’s common knowledge among pediatric occupational therapists, not a lot of people know about it for some reason. Foods that are crunchy or chewy can provide a lot of “heavy” input to the jaw because the muscles really have to work to break them down, and this particular type of sensory input helps increase focus and attention.

Foods like hard crackers, pretzels/ pretzel rods, peanut butter (watch out for nut allergies, of course), cheese, nuts, granola bars, corn nuts, carrots, celery, broccoli, sliced bell peppers, snap peas, apples, fruit leather, or dry cereal (granola is nice and crunchy).

sit on a shelf for weeks or months on end without going bad, then it’s most likely processed.

S: Food and drinks that require sucking can really help kids get focused and increase their attention. This is another trick pediatric occupational therapists keep in their back pocket that not too many people know about. Sucking through a straw or strawlike container can be a very “focusing” activity, so if you send kids to school with a pop-top water bottle or straw for their milk (how about a fun crazy straw?), you will be setting them up for school success!

BONUS FOOD: Protein.

Protein contributes to stable energy levels (which contributes to focus and attention), so be sure to include kid-friendly protein in your child’s lunch with foods like hard boiled eggs, beans, nuts (again, be vigilant about avoiding nut allergies), quinoa, meat (the less processed the better), hummus, cheese, milk, yogurt (easy on the sugar!), or avocado/guacamole.

U: Giving kids unprocessed foods will help reduce the amount of trans fats and high fructose corn syrup they eat during the day, which

When you pack your child’s lunch in the morning (or the night before, if you’re really ambitious), do a quick scan of their lunchbox and ask yourself: Am I helping my child F.O.C.U.S.?

means they will be more likely to eat fresh foods that will keep their energy at a balanced level and help them maintain their focus. Remember, “processed foods” are foods that have been altered from their original state, and they are EVERYWHERE. They often contain ingredients such as white flour, added sugar, added salt, partially hydrogenated oils (the trans fats), and high fructose corn syrup. Think of it this way: if a food can

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of responsible fatherhood as reflected in traditional Hawaiian beliefs and values.

Malama Pono Health Services is proud to bring the Fatherhood is Sacred™ program to the island community of Kauai.

Ohana has always been at the heart of the Hawaiian culture. Guiding a child’s development was once known as mana makua (wisdom from an elder). Sometimes this relationship was formalized through mana kia’i (guardian power), and being hanai, a foster child, was considered an honor. By conscientiously fulfilling duties to ohana, your personal mana increased.

The Fatherhood is Sacred™ program seeks to revitalize this old message by reminding makua kane (fathers) of their value as leaders of their families and communities.

The foundation of this program is built on a culturally rich model to inspire and motivate fathers to devote their best efforts to family. The curriculum offers participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance

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Parenting after Divorce Parenting kids is tough enough but when parents get divorced, a whole new set of problems, difficulties and challenges arise as they both try to still be good parents to their children. Communication is usually one of the most difficult areas for parents.

Emotions are often high and cooperation can be difficult. More complications arise when each parent has a new partner. And then there are the children who come with new partners.

Parenting after divorce is a very critical job for parents!! How to keep a regular, scheduled routine with your kids becomes much more complicated.

And, it requires a parent to control their emotional reactions to their ex-spouse when they are around their children.

Here are a few suggestions:

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By Mary Navarro MA, LMFT

1. Make it a point to talk or text your ex-spouse respectfully. It is your child who suffers when you say mean things about their other parent.

2. Schedule weekly individual time with each child to do interactive things like board games, card games or other activities your child chooses.

(Only 1 hour a week and do not spend any money.) This works best when it is on the same day and time each week. Your child will really look forward to it!

(No other kids can be part of this special time. If you have more than one child, schedule individual time for each.)

These strategies are for both parents, no matter the visitation schedule. You will find your child feels very special and many difficult behaviors often stop.

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Growing Up Online Finding Digital Balance

By Carolyn Jabs

This seems to be the year for digital detox. A surprising number of people are blogging(!) about digital overload and their efforts to wean themselves and their families from its harmful effects.

Even Google encourages employees to unplug during the workday by providing everything from bicycle paths to on-site massage services.

Our love-hate relationship with technology isn’t new. Every new tool is embraced by some and denounced by others for undermining traditional values. The truth is that people can lead responsible, rewarding lives with and without technology. The question is always whether a particular tool helps particular people do what they want to do. And, of course, what people want to do varies tremendously depending on personality, stage of life and many other variables.

Keeping this perspective is especially important—and challenging—for parents whose role in relation to technology changes as kids grow up.

For children under six, parents have to exercise discipline—usually over themselves. How often will you buy a little peace by encouraging your child to watch TV, play video games or fool with a cellphone? It’s not that young children should never do these things but they shouldn’t do them very often. Little kids

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need three-dimensional play and lots of time with real people who are eager to talk to them.

From six to twelve, children benefit from supervised access to technologies that will help them succeed in school, make friends and develop confidence in their own capabilities. Setting and enforcing appropriate limits keeps kids from being sucked into the black hole in which technology extinguishes other interests.

Be sure everyone unplugs during meals and other family events. Keep technology out of bedrooms and enforce reasonable bedtimes. Expect your child to engage in some sort of physical activity every day whether it’s a team practice or simply walking the dog after dinner.

In adolescence, young people come to terms with who they are. Some people really are exhilarated by marathon gaming sessions or multi-tasking with social media.

Others need long stretches of screenfree time to be in touch with their own thoughts. Teens can’t know what works for them without some experimentation.

Parents can help by encouraging kids to think about what matters to them. How does technology support their goals? How does it get in the way?

At all ages, parents can make it clear that use of technology should always be a choice and not a compulsion. In a life that

has only so much time, everyone has to use it wisely. Technology is seductive and sometimes the only way to get perspective is to step away and think about whether it is serving us—or we are serving it. Here are some suggestions about how to do that: Have Daily Quiet Time. It takes discipline to resist the call of e-mail, Facebook or reality TV but it’s discipline well worth cultivating. Start by establishing your own device-free time. It might be the first hour of the day or the stretch between getting home and eating dinner or the hour before bed. Tell your kids what you are doing.

Invite them to join you or to find their own quiet time.

Try a Detox Day. Some religious groups are encouraging parents to reclaim the Sabbath as family time and even provide apps so you can let your network know what you are doing (sabbathmanifesto.org).

Schools also urge parents to participate in events such as National Day of Unplugging

who have become attached to their digital lives may feel anxiety—or even hostility—if you ask them to unplug. Be prepared with engaging, age appropriate alternatives such as puzzles, magic tricks, board games, crafts and books for reading aloud. Consider hands-on hobbies such as cooking or gardening. Explore your community or find a volunteer project you can do as a family. (If you find yourself struggling to think of things to do without your devices, check out the fifty ideas at http://tinyurl.com/yqj9u5.)

Consider a Digital Vacation Get a local guidebook that reminds you about how to have fun without technology. Of course, your family can get similar results for much less money by going camping (even in the backyard), renting a nearby cabin in Koke`e that’s out of WIFI range or booking a vacation at a working farm. (Check out ideas at ruralbounty.com or www. agritourismworld.com).

appropriate Setting and enforcing limits keeps kids from being sucked into the black hole in which technology extinguishes other interests.

(March 23-24), Digital Detox Week (April 22-28), Screen Free Week (April 30-May 6) or Fallback Weekend (November 3-4).

Events like these offer a built-in opportunity to talk about what technology means in your household. If unplugging for an entire day or weekend feels like too big a step, use the time to do your own research.

Track how long family members spend on video games, television, social networking, online homework and e-mail. Call a family meeting to discuss your findings and decide whether adjustments should be made. Be open to what your children say about your use of technology.

Brainstorm digital alternatives. People

The point of these exercises isn’t to demonize technology. TV, video games, social networks, cellphones and all the rest have a legitimate role to play in healthy, happy lives. Still, you and your kids are most likely to achieve digital balance if you take periodic breaks and ask fundamental questions: What are we doing with technology in our family? Is it improving our relationships?

Is it crowding out things that matter?

Teaching kids to pause every now and then to ask thoughtful, reflective questions about technology is probably the best way to be sure that its long-term role in their lives will be constructive and enriching.

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Enjoy The Holidays Without Wasting Water

By Kim Tamaoka

It’s that time of the year again when many gather together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. And for many, that means spending lots of time in the kitchen.

That’s why the Kauai Department of Water would like to help residents enjoy the holidays without sacrificing our most precious resource. Here are some important tips on how to conserve water in the kitchen not only during this holiday season, but all year round.

Restaurants and other food establishments should serve water only upon request. This saves on drinking water plus the water needed to wash glasses.

For more water saving tips or more information about the Kauai Department of Water, visit www.kauaiwater.org or call (808) 245-5455.

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Wait until you have a full load before using your automatic dishwasher.

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Check faucets and pipes for leaks, including automatic ice makers and dishwasher hoses.

Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator.

When washing dishes by hand, rinse them first in a sink filled with water, rather than under a running tap.

Don’t overuse garbage disposals.

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ts Cause Wrec “Texts Cause Wrecks”, Servco Toyota Kauai reminds motorists that texting while driving is a leading cause of crashes.

For many of us, responding to text alerts is a reflex, so we need to remove the stimulus or find other ways to avoid the “instant answer” habit.

Distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens.

Reading a single text message removes a driver’s attention from the road for 3-6 seconds. After just 3 seconds at 30 to 50 mph, a vehicle will travel 131 to 241 feet (about the length of a football field). Those seconds are the difference between having time to brake and a potentially fatal collision.

Servco Toyota Kauai offers tips to help drivers avoid the temptation to text while driving.

One concept is easy to remember.

For over 25 years, law enforcement has successfully addressed drunk driving prevention by encouraging “designated drivers”, and the latest research shows that 67 percent of all adults have tried to stop someone from drinking and driving. The same concept can be adapted to using “designated texters”, which suggests having a passenger text messages for a driver.

Other ideas include turning your phone off when you turn the key, and storing your phone in the back of your vehicle to remove the temptation or reflex to instantly respond.

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The goal of this message is to educate and then remind drivers that Texts Cause Wrecks. Ultimately, we hope to save lives. Everyone, whether parents, friends, teachers or coworkers, can influence this social issue. It can be as easy as asking

“What are your best tricks for stopping yourself from texting while driving?”

Servco Toyota Kauai, asks you to change your habits. Have a Happy and Safe Holidays!

DESIGNATE A TEXTER Borrow thumbs from a friend. Or lend yours to a friend. Passengers get the privilege of texting while in motion.

SILENCE IS GOLDEN Turn those notifications off. The less you hear your phone, the less tempted you’ll be to respond while you’re driving.

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Another Boozy Christmas?

By Gerald J. McKenna, MD, FASAM, DLFAPA Children anticipate Christmas as the most looked for holiday of the year. In the best of homes and times, it is a joyful season with family and friends, sometimes accompanied by much anticipated gifts.

As adults, it is the time with family that

is recalled most fondly from childhood memories when Christmases were enjoyable and peaceful.

All this changes if Christmas is marred by too much booze or drugs. Childhood anticipation goes from looking forward to joy and peace, to dread, fear, and anxiety.

If this Christmas is to be another one where mom or dad is drunk or loaded, violence is too often the result and holiday memories are traumatic memories.

If mom or dad or both choose to deal with their addiction prior to the holiday season, this is the greatest gift they could give to their children and family.

Psychological Abuse Can Scar Children Although there may not be bruises or broken bones, psychological maltreatment can scar children for a lifetime and result in severe emotional distress, developmental problems and disruptive behavior.

Emotional or psychological abuse is a repeated pattern of behavior by a parent or caregiver that can be verbal or nonverbal, active or passive, intentional or unintentional, but is interpreted negatively by a child, and can result in developmental, social, emotional and academic problems. This form of mistreatment can occur in many types of families, but is more common in homes with multiple stresses, including family conflict, mental health issues, physical violence, depression or substance abuse.

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If you are worried about a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety, or if you suspect psychological or emotional abuse, you can call Child Protective Service (CPS) at 274-3320â&#x20AC;¨or Police (911) to make a report, which may be anonymous.

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Winter Ocean Safety This message brought to you by

By Monty Downs, M.D. President Kaua`i Lifeguard Association

Our summer and autumn were quite Now comes winter, with its predictable large swells. Overall I think we are, as unusual. All of us know how hot it was, hosts to people who get off the airplane and for long stretches there were no trade with the #1 priority of going to the beach winds and IT WAS MUGGY!! Dodging and jumping into the water, entering hurricanes is no fun and, as I write, our the season fairly well vulnerable time is far Our concierges are A+. prepared to hopefully from over. It’s been minimize drownings. reported that the El I often play innocent Our concierges are Nino conditions are A+. (I often play more pronounced than and stop by a concierge innocent and stop by desk to ask about usual and the ocean is a concierge desk to much warmer than in conditions and my ask about conditions past El Nino years, and experience is always and my experience is therefore the hurricane always that they are season may extend that they are fiercely fiercely committed into January – whereas committed to promoting to promoting safe traditionally it’s over at ocean and beachgoing safe ocean and the end of November. practices). Our beach beachgoing practices. safety brochures So…I write with my have been widely fingers crossed. disseminated. kauaiexplorer.com pumps One effect of the hurricanes that brushed out its excellent daily conditions report by us was amazing summer surf. Any (thank you Winston Welborn), and the Eastside surfer will always remember Kauai Beach Guide app (free!) is replete 9/3/15, and the ensuing week was quite with excellent safety information. Our remarkable as well. There were also airport video still plays its role. Our guidebooks – including the oncehistoric South swells and even North maligned (by safety minded people) swells through summer and autumn.

Ultimate Guide Book -- have become Knocking on wood, I’m happy to report ever-more diligent and creative about that we got through all this without issuing proper warnings. suffering any drownings. My ER work, Preparation is one thing, and as I’ve however, introduced me to quite a few learned from team sports, you can also people who nearly drowned, and in fact use a little luck on your side. Therefore, the word “near” has become my favorite with our skills and with some luck, here’s to words in the English language! Those a Healthy and Happy Holiday and Winter who nearly drowned were saved from season for Kauai. disaster by the usual combination of our I close with a thank you to Syngenta, the new beloved Lifeguards, as well as our lay sponsor for this ocean safety column. surfers and also our rescue-tube-aware beach goers.

Aloha, Monty Downs, M.D.

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Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

Dr. Scott Sims 1955-2015

On Saturday, July 25th, we lost one of Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greats Dr. Scott Sims, Pegasus Veterinary Clinic, Kilauea.

His extraordinary zest for life and selfless compassion for animals were expressed in every aspect of his life.

Scott was a frequent guest writer for Kauai Family Magazine.

He will be greatly missed.

KAUA`I

INSIDE: Dia's Lifelong Passion Making A Difference In The Lives Of Kauai's Animals Choosing The Right Pet Holiday Art Contest Photo of: Dia Battilla Photo by: Rhyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography

Dia’s Lifelong Passion

By Carol Curran

Dia Battilla fell in love with all animals at a very young age. By age three, Dia was riding horses and trying to save every injured animal that crossed her path. At age five, she got her first bird – a parakeet named Sylvester. That started her life-long love of all birds big and small. Over the years she has rehabilitated everything from kittens, hummingbirds, chipmunks, dogs, ducks, goats, horses, chickens, iguanas, pigs, owls and even a boa constrictor.

Dia and her husband Tony, are the founders of Rainbow Wings Parrot Sanctuary Kauai (2007) – a rescue organization focusing upon preserving the quality of life for all domestic parrots. The main focus of Rainbow Wings is to identify potential adoptive homes and educate caregivers in all aspects of proper parrot care. It is a no-kill rescue and sanctuary, providing care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abused, abandoned

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or unwanted pet birds. Considering the longevity of a parrot’s life (as long as 80+ years) it is not uncommon for a bird to have several homes during its lifetime.

Another focus of Rainbow Wings is to work with parrot owners who may be struggling with their own bird’s behavioral issues and to help resolve those problems, in hopes that surrender will not be necessary. Dia and Tony are dedicated primarily to the larger parrot species, but will never turn away a bird in need.

Dia currently has three dogs, four goats, seven horses and 16 birds – one of which is a cockatoo named Scotty who was placed in her care when he was just three weeks old. Scotty came with two fractures in both legs and requires specialized care and may need surgery.

Besides saving birds, Dia’s other true passion is being with horses. Dia

Photos by Rhye's Photography

purchased her first horse at age nine paying $800 for him, from money she made mucking horse stalls at a thoroughbred racing stable. She named him Poco. Dia learned to ride and trained her horse all by herself. She says her horse taught her so much that, at only age 11 – which was very unusual for someone so young -- she won the 4-H “Dad” Potter Award – a 10-step horsemanship award named in memory of E. L. Potter, Oregon State Professor and expert horseman, a teacher and developer of 4-H horse projects.

offers guided trail rides, keiki camps and parties for birthdays and other special occasions.

Dia was a vet tech for Dr. Scott Sims where she assisted him in surgeries, and was field support for Scott’s “Aloha Vet” TV shows.

While he was alive, Dr. Sims donated some of his time and services to Rainbow Wings.

You may contact Dia at (808) 346-6277. diabattilla@gmail.com.

While still very young, she exercised thoroughbred racehorses before and after school each day in exchange for boarding her horse at the stable. She became active in performance horse shows and also rode barrels and poles in rodeo events. Dia’s dream was to become a professional jockey, but unfortunately her height got in the way.

Today, Dia also operates SunShine Ranch.

SunShine ranch is a riding facility on the east side of Kauai. Dia offers lessons for students of all ages (from 3 and up).

At SunShine Ranch, Dia focuses on the valuable lessons she learned growing up in 4-H. She teaches horse lovers confidence, poise, horsemanship, safety and respect and all disciplines of riding according to the student’s needs. SunShine Ranch also

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Making a Difference In The Lives of Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animals

Every animal on Kauai deserves to have a safe, nurturing and loving home.

Below are some of the amazing people working to promote NO-KILL animal rescue, and making a difference in the lives of Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animals.

The Kauai Animal Welfare Society

(KAWS) KAWS provides moral, financial and medical support for those fostering homeless pets. They advocate for the rescue and re-homing of the most at risk dogs from the local animal shelter. Their goal is to end the practice of euthanasia as population control, but to promote spay/neuter programs. KAWS seeks to create a sanctuary for animals waiting for foster or forever homes.

www.kaws4paws.org

The Kauai Community Cat Project

Photos by Rhye's photography

No-Kill Animal Rescue, Adoption and Education

Their focus is on the care and welfare of homeless, stray and feral cats. They advocate for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as the most effective, compassionate method of reducing the community cat population, as well as the rescue and removal of kittens and socialized cats for adoption. For more information visit www. kauaicommunitycats.org

Contact Info: KCCP Managing Director, Mary Wilder (808) 634-4890 Email mary@kauaicats.org

Patty Lyons and Tommy Sherman Their goal is to educate people to better care for their animals. They rescue and care for all animals big or small, on their 13 acres of agricultural land, while looking for loving homes for the orphaned animals.

Contact Info: (808) 635-1166 Email 62chicha@gmail.com

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By Carol Curran

Karin Stoll Karin, a clinical social worker with a love for horses, combined the two when she founded Healing Horses Kauai and the Kauai Equine Facilitated Program for Special Needs Children and Adults.

Volunteers, supplies, food and donations are greatly appreciated.

Tanya Bordenkircher

Tanya, a busy wife and mother, rescues all animals big and small, and will never turn away an animal in need. http://www.gofundme.com/ savetheanimalsofka

Contact Info: (808) 482-0884 Email bordysworld@yahoo.com

Rainbow Wings Parrot Sanctuary

A no kill rescue sanctuary for all birds, founded by Dia Battilla. She provides care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, abandoned or unwanted birds.

Contact Info: (808) 632-2010 Email kstoll@hawaiiantel.net

Katja Langholz and Gregory Tronier Their focus is on rescuing and giving new life to sick, abandoned or abused animals.

They work to rehabilitate them by offering care, socialization and training to assure successful re-homing.

Contact Info: (808) 482-0251 Email larimarland@earthlink.net

Rainbow Wings is in need of donations to help with supplies and food for the birds.

Contact Info: (808) 346-6277 Email diabattilla@gmail.com

Sunshine Ranch

A horse rescue service, that is also run by Dia Battilla. They offer riding instruction, winter break keiki camp, birthday parties and volunteer opportunities.

Contact Info: (808) 346-6277 Email diabattilla@gmail.com

Linda Bonds

Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is on working with and retraining abused horses. She also works with new owners on riding and handling practices that work best for both horse and rider.

Contact Info: (808) 635-1911 Email linbonds@msn.com

Save Our Shearwaters Kauai is home to many species of seabirds that nest and raise their young in our mountain forests and coastal beaches.

When they leave their nests, seabird fledglings are guided by the light of the moon out to sea.

For seabird emergencies and public SOS aid station locations, call

(808) 635-5117 For more information visit www.kiuc.com

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Choosing an appropriate pet doesn’t guarantee that you will get the “right” pet, but it certainly increases the odds. It’s very important to pick a pet that is appropriate to your household.

How does someone go about choosing an appropriate pet? There are a lot of questions that you should ask yourself.

How much time do I want to spend with my pet? Some pets require a lot more time than others.

Border collies are great dogs. They’re very smart and loyal dogs, but they are pretty tightly wound and really need to get out and have a job. They don’t generally make very good indoor house dogs.

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Do I have enough space to keep it in a comfortable way for its species? If you live in an apartment, keeping a big, active dog might not be such a good idea. Cats are easy to keep in small places. They are inexpensive and quiet. They can be destructive to furniture, but there are ways to reduce the destructive behaviors. If you have a little

By Scott Sims, DVM

land, you will have more choices as to the type of pet that you can house. Goats are an often overlooked pet for people with even relatively small yards.

Can I afford to buy and keep it?

Although buying a horse can be very expensive, keeping them is generally much more expensive than buying one.

You should absolutely consider this before getting a horse. Exotic birds can be expensive to purchase (a Hyacinth macaw can easily cost $10,000 to $20,000), but they are generally very inexpensive to keep (that same macaw would probably only cost a few dollars a month to keep).

Medical care for pets can be expensive if your pet gets ill or injured. You should allow for this in your budget.

What about the noise and odors of some pets? Some pets can be noisy.

Dogs that bark a lot may or may not annoy you, but they will probably not endear you with your neighbors. Some parrot type birds — even some small ones — can be remarkably loud as well. It isn’t fair to your neighbors to have pets that make a lot of noise.

and inexpensive. They can be very affectionate, but they definitely cause a lot of allergic reactions in an awful lot of people.

In reality many people who are “allergic to cats” are actually allergic to cat fleas, but the effect is the same.

And lastly, what do I like?

This is the intangible factor. There is no way that any one person can tell another what they like. It’s a matter of personal taste and preference. In general, I think the traditional pets like dogs and cats, horses and some birds and perhaps goats are traditional because they make good companions for us. Dogs, for example, have evolved with us for perhaps as long as 100,000 years * (the human species is only about 120,000 years old). Although not as long, cats have been with us for a long time, too.

Will my landlord allow me to keep a pet and if so which ones?

Neighbors aren’t the only people that can limit your selection.

Landlords often have rules. If you rent, you should check and make sure what you’re considering is allowed.

Am I or someone in my house allergic to the type of pet I’m thinking about?

Cats make great pets.

They’re easy to keep

It is our responsibility as pet owners to see to it that our pets are kept in comfortable and compatible ways for whatever type of animal they might be.

In return we can expect to get years of enjoyment and affection. There isn’t a better deal available anywhere.

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Fall Winner!

Blaze Batoon

Age 10, Grade 6 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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softly with your pencil making the base like a rectangle that is slightly larger at the bottom than the top. Then put a square where the light casing is, and a triangle for the cap.

Put a ball on top of the triangle with a point on it and the oval inside the square for the light. Then make a rectangle doorway with a triangle top and ad the windows and railings.

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Step 2: Now 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: Figure 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.

Mail your art to:

See page 78 for the Fall Issue's honorable mentions.

Include your name, age, grade, school and phone number.

Kaua`i Family Magazine One of you will get a FREE art class with P.O. Box 665 Patrick Ching. www.PatrickChingArt.com 76 www.kauaifamilymagazine.com Lihu`e, HI 96766

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

Lio | Honorable Mentions

Malia Diegmann Age 3, Preschool Koloa Early School

Daisy Keller Age 6, Grade 2 St. Catherine School

Kaniela Lozar Age 6, Grade 1 Kawaikini School

Lukia Lozar Age 6, Grade 1 Kawaikini School

Naiya Girald Age 6, Grade 1 Kapaa Elementary School

Simon Oyama Age 6, Grade 1 Kalaheo School

Ella Batalucco Age 7, Grade 2 Koloa Elementary School

Jazlyn Corpuz Age 7, Grade 3 Wilcox School

Pulelehua Leuendis Age 7, Grade 3 King Kaumualii School

Saydie Orsatelli Age 7, Grade 2 Kalaheo School

Bailey Ponce Age 9, Grade 4 Island School

Katelyn Lopez Age 9, Grade 3 Kalaheo School

Kayla Perez Age 9, Grade 4 Kilauea School

Cade Myers Age 10, Grade 5 Kalaheo School

Ella Anderson Age 10, Grade 5 Kapaa Elementary School

Kenzie Stambaugh Age 10, Grade 5 Hanalei School

Kaelyn McCallum Age 11, Grade 6 Waimea Canyon Middle School

Stephanie Lopes Age 11, Grade 7 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

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