Kauai Family Magazine Holiday 2018

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Welcome to Kaua`i Family Magazine!

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We have so much to be thankful for!

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

We would like to take this time to thank YOU-our readers and our advertisers. We love bringing you togetherKauai Family Magazine is a great resource to share.

As the publisher, I hope to continue to lead an effort at making the well being of our community Keiki to Kupuna — 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.

In short, you can expect Kauai Family — the magazine from Hawaii’s “Garden Isle” and most trusted professional support of the County of Kaua’i and the Department of Education— to continue to put our children’s health, safety and education first. I invite you to share with us how we can continue to address the issues that matter most to you in these pages.

Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can be the resource you trust for the most reliable ohana and parenting information.

You can contact us at chrissys@kauaifamilymagazine.com 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!

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HOLIDAY 2018 COVER PHOTO KAUAI LIFE, Photo & Film Contributors Patrick Ching Monty Downs, M.D. Lee Evslin, M.D. Manuel Henriques Heidi Hillesland, M.D. Christa Melnyk Hines Michael Lutwin, D.D.S Sarah Lyons Chef Mark Oyama Leah Ragsac Caryn Sakahashi Next Issue: Spring 2019 Advertising Deadline: December 15, 2018 Kauai Family Magazine is published quarterly as Spring, Summer, Fall and Holiday editions.

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HOLIDAY 2018 Our 2019 Cover Kids Enjoying Holiday Magic at Kukui Grove Center

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HOLIDAY MAGIC AT KUKUI GROVE CENTER The Place To Be This Season!

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OUR FAMILY FUN FESTIVALS & EVENTS Fun for the Whole Family!

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INSPIRE THANKFULNESS IN KIDS What Can Families Do?

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MEET OUR 2019 COVER KIDS Congratulations to the 6 Winners!

WHAT’S INSIDE 28 KAUAI KUPUNA Glenda Cabulisan, Ohana Champion!

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KAUAI KEIKI It’s Time to Make Christmas Cookies!

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KAUAI SPORTS 2018 Homecomings KIF Winter Sports Schedules

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Message from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha!

The holiday season is upon us, and our focus naturally shifts to our family and friends as well as celebrating the many blessings in our lives.

We have so much to be grateful for, and I truly hope we can take the time out of our busy schedules to help those close to us in need.

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

On behalf of my family and the County of Kaua‘i, I want to thank Kaua‘i Family Magazine for the wonderful service it provides our community, and wish their staff and ‘ohana and each and every one of you continued blessings into the new year.

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,

Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua‘i, State of Hawai‘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. How ever 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!

Sincerely,

William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

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Dates and Times May Change Without Notice

November 24 25th Annual Christmas Parade 4:00pm- 6:00pm Kukui Grove Center

December 1 Waimea Tree Lighting

December 1- 23 Kukui Grove’s

Mayor Bernard Carvalho will light the Community Christmas Tree at C.B. Hofgaard Park at 6:00pm with Keiki activities.

“Holiday Light Spectacular“

December 1

December 2

Kauai Family Magazine’s 7th Annual Kauai’s Breakfast with Santa

Christmas Sing-Along with Harps Concerts

8:00am-10:00am Full Breakfast Buffet, Visit with Santa, Storytelling with a gift from Santa, Train Ride discounts, Face Painting, Craft Making, Games, Live Entertainment.

Catered by Mark & Wendy Oyama at Gaylords at Kilohana.

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Runs each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening

4:00PM St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihue Christmas harp solo, caroling, and fun surprises.

Tickets: $15 at the door.

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December 7 Lights on Rice Street Parade Parade starts at 6pm and starts from the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the Kauai Museum that lasts all day starting at 9am with food vendors. Get there early for best seats and bring a chair and please pick up your trash after the parade.

December 8 Holiday Hula Celebration 5:00pm-8:30pm Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani Kauai Marriott Resort Music by Na Kapu Mele Tickets: 808-651-3099

December 8 Kauai Family Magazine’s Annual Fam Jam 5:00pm-6:30pm

December 14 Jazz Ensemble & Wind Symphony 7:00pm KCC Performing Arts Center FREE

Kukui Grove Center Holiday Song Contest for All Ages Grand Prize: $250. Kukui Grove Gift Card and more!!

Register online at KauaiFamilyMagazine.com Call 808-639-5656

December 8 Kauai Sings Christmas

December 15

7:00pm

Annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade

Kilohana Luau Pavillion Join Kauai’s favorite singers as they croon your favorite holiday songs in a benefit concert for Malama Pono Health Services.

6:15pm- 8:30pm To kick off the festivities, fire engines take the lead of this lighted parade brigade.

Hofgaard Park

December 8 The Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House

December 31

10am- 2pm

Po‘ipu Beach Park event includes food trucks, live entertainment or a movie in the park, activities for the keiki and spectacular display of fireworks. The event is free (except for food/drink) and open to the public. Bring beach chairs and arrive early. 5pm-9pm.

Bounce Houses, Santa, Farm Tours, Entertainment.

Fun for the whole family!

A gift shop is located on the premises where you can buy those last-minute gifts.

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Education & Schools

Festivals & Events

St. Theresa School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Kukui Grove Holiday Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Alaka’I O Kauai Charter School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Kauai Made Holiday Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Kahili Adventist Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Kauai Coffee Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Keiki Montessori of Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Kukui Grove Holiday Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Olelo Christian Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Anaina Hou Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Kauai Complex Dept of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 79

Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Patrick Ching Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Hawaii Children’s Theatre “Newsies” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Health & Medical Services Regency at Puakea Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Kauai Adult Day Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37 Kalaheo Dental Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ohana Pacific Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, 28, 29 Hawaii Health Systems Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33 Wilcox Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 80 Jason Blake Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 HMSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41 Hawaii State Dept of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hawaii Public Health Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61 Malama Pono Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fam Jam Holiday Song Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Community Partners Gather Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kauai Restoration & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Friends of Derek Kawakami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Friends of Luke Evslin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mark’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 65 Gayord’s of Kilohana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Grove Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 71, 72, 73 Jamba Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Leah Ragsac, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Hui Ho’omalu Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Ono Pops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

County of Kauai Agency of Elderly Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37

DEJAVU Surf Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

After School Programs, Sports, Theatre

County of Kauai Department of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Anaina Hou Community Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

County of Kauai Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Hawaii Children’s Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

County of Kauai Office of the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

County Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

County of Kauai Lifeguard Association . . . . . . . . 74, 75, 76, 77

Kauai Film Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

County of Kauai Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 79

Big Brother Big Sisters of Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

County of Kauai Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Holiday Family Fun Festivals and Events NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Breakfast With Santa Don’t Delay, this event will sell out!

Disney’s Newsies Saturday, December 1st; 8:00am -10:00am Friday, November 9th thru November 25th Gaylord’s at Kilohana Kauai Memorial Convention Hall A Scrumptious buffet prepared by Chef Mark Ticket info at hawaiichildrenstheatre.org Oyama of Contemporary Flavors. Train Rides, Story with Santa, live entertainment, and keiki activities. All Proceeds Benefit Big Brothers Rice Street Block Party Big Sisters of Kauai November 17, 4:00-8:00 pm Reservations Required: Call (808) 639-5656 Rice Street, Lihue Hawaii Children’s Theatre Presents

Anaina Hou Free Thanksgiving Festivities Thursday, November 22

Kukui Grove’s Holiday Lights Spectacular Friday December 1 thru 23 7:00pm Kukui Grove Center

Anaina Hou Community Park Kilauea, info: www.anainahou.org 25th Annual Kauai Christmas Parade Saturday, November 24th 4:00pm-6:00pm Kukui Grove Shopping Center The U.S. Marine Corp Kauai Toys For Tots Toy collection begins November 24th thru December 22nd Collection site’s are Walmart, First Hawaiian

Christmas Sing-Along with Harps Concerts December 2 4:00pm St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihue. Christmas harp solo, caroling, and fun surprises.

Tickets: $15 at the door.

Sylviawoods@yahoo.com Lights on Rice Street Parade Friday, December 7th 6:00pm- 9:00pm Parade from Vidinha Stadium up Rice Street to the Historic County Building, Lihue.

Craft Fair by the Kauai Museum, 9:00am-9:00pm

Bank and Bank of Hawaii and all Kauai fire stations. Volunteers to man site collections are Kauai Family Magazine’s Annual Fam Jam always welcome. Call JQ Smith 808-320-0714 December 8th, 5:00pm-6:30pm Holiday Song Contest for All Ages Kukui Grove Center Ping Pong Fun Grand Prize: $250 Kukui Grove Gift Card Sunday, November 25 2:00pm-4:00pm and more!!

Kilauea Neighborhood Center Register online at KauaiFamilyMagazine.com Call 808-639-5656 Chad: 808-828-1421

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The Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration

December 8 10am- 2pm

Monday, December 31st; opens 5:30pm-

Bounce Houses, Santa, Farm Tours,

9:00pm fireworks at 8:45pm

Entertainment.

Poipu Beach Park

Fun for the whole family!

A gift shop is located on the premises where you can buy those last-minute gifts.

Includes activities for the keiki, fireworks, food trucks, entertainment or a movie in the park.

742-7444 poipubeach.org.

Kauai Sings Christmas

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December 8, 7:00pm

Eastside Basketball League Registration

Kilohana Luau Pavillion

Boys & Girls Kindergarten through 8th grade

Join Kauai’s favorite singers as they croon your favorite holiday songs in a benefit concert for Malama Pono Health Services.

Holiday Hula Celebration Friday, December 8th; 5:00pm-8:30pm Kauai Marriott Resort

Sign ups in January. Applications can be picked up at Kapaa Elementary, St Catherine’s School, and Kapaa Middle School offices.

Koloa Youth Baseball Association Registration Registration taken online in January at www.westkauai.siplay.com Signups are for Cal Ripken 10 & under,

Jazz Ensemble & Wind Symphony

Cal Ripken 12 & under, and Babe Ruth

December 14 7:00pm

15 & under.

KCC Performing Arts Center FREE

Contact: Raymond Salazar (808) 651-9685

Kauai Made Annual Holiday Fair Saturday, December 15th, 9:00am-2:00pm Kukui Grove; Kmart parking lot FREE Christmas Dinner

Kawaihau Community Little League Sign Ups Kapaa new town pavilion January 3, 4:00pm-6:00pm Luke Schmitt lukeschmitt@me.com

Tuesday, December 25th, 12:00pm until

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Saturday, January 5th

Chicken in a Barrel, Kapaa location

8:00am-10:00am

808-823-0780

Hokuala Resort, Lihue

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Kauai Museum

Saturday, November 10 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Friday, December 7 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

St. Michael and All Angels Church

All Saints Church

Saturday, November 10 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Kekaha Elementary School Saturday, December 8 9:00am- 6:00pm

Saturday, December 8 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Koloa Elementary School Saturday, December 8 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Chiefess Kamakaheli Middle School Saturday, November 17 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 1 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 15, 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Kauai Handiworks Christmas Fair Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria Saturday, November 24 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden Saturday, December 8 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Koloa

Kauai Made & Kauai Grown Holiday Fair Saturday, December 15 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to get distracted by the excitement of delicious food, football games, Black Friday shopping, and the quest for the perfect table settings. As people gather with family and friends, they may pause to acknowledge their blessings; but what can families do to inspire thankfulness in kids all year long?

Model Gratitude

Say No

The most effective way to teach children gratitude is to model it. Let children hear you talk about things you’re thankful for.

When kids recognize the blessings in their lives, they begin to appreciate them.

It isn’t healthy to say yes to every request a child has. “No” or “not right now” teaches children the value of delayed gratification and encourages thankfulness for occasional treats. If a child is allowed to purchase something every time he visits a store, it becomes expected.

Teach Kids to Say Thank You From a young age, teach children to say thank you for any acts of service or gifts.

Even toddlers can be taught to sign “thank you.” Write thank-you notes as a family. Encourage an “It’s the thought that counts” philosophy.

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Serve Others as a Family Families who do service projects together tend to appreciate what they have more.

When children see that some people are less fortunate, they develop a desire to help others and become more aware of blessings in their own lives.

By Sarah Lyons

It’s not necessary to wait for a big turkey dinner to express gratitude. Take time to inspire thankfulness in children for the blessings that surround us all year Opportunities to serve with Kids • Organize a collection drive for those in need (jackets, hats, blankets, toys or clothing).

• Take the kids shopping for nonperishable foods and/or collect items from neighbors to donate to a local food pantry.

• Fill shoeboxes with items for children overseas through Operation Christmas Child. Visit www.samaritanspurse.org for more information, including dates and locations.

• Bake cookies for friends, neighbors or take them to a local police or fire station.

• Send care packages, cards and letters to soldiers overseas.

• Make cards for seniors and deliver them to an assisted living center.

• Plant flowers or trees.

• Clean up school grounds or a local park or beach.

• Have a lemonade stand or garage sale and donate proceeds to a favorite charity.

Turkey on the Table is a fun way to display what people are thankful for. Just write it on a paper “feather” for the turkey’s tail. Each purchase provides 10 meals to someone in need through Feeding America. Learn more at www.turkeyonthetable.com

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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, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

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

Kauai Northshore Food Pantry Christ Memorial Parish Hall Phone Number: 970-618-8889 Saturdays: 3:30pm-4:30pm 2518 Kolo Rd. Across street from stone church

Lihue Court Town Home Phone Number: 246-3996 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH LOCATIONS Koloa Union Church Phone Number: 742-6622 3rd Friday of the Month at 2:00 p.m.

Salvation Army (Lihue) Phone Number: 245-2571 Last Tuesday of the month: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch: Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

Dinner: Tuesday at 5pm Emergency Food-Call 245-2571

SOUTH-WEST LOCATIONS Holy Cross Church Phone Number: 332-8011 ( Kalaheo) 3rd Tuesday of the month during dinner Dinners: 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month 5pm-6pm Emergency Food-Call 651-9725

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

Kauai Bible Church Phone Number: 742-7514 (Lawai) Sunday: 11:15pm (call for location)

Kapaa Missionary Church Phone Number: 635-5800 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dinner: 2nd & 4th Sat. at 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 822-9754 Kapaa Seventh Day Adventist Phone Number: 639-1517 Sunday: till 4:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL FIRST NORTH LOCATIONS Church of the Pacific (Princeville) Phone Number: 826-6481 Wednesday: Sign in 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Distribution: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 631-9610

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Kalaheo Missionary Church Phone Number: 332-9916 Last WEDNESDAY of the month: 1pm-2pm WEST LOCATIONS Salvation Army (Hanapepe) Phone Number: 335-5441 Lunch: Wednesday and Friday at 11am Dinner: Monday at 5pm Emergency Food - call 335 -5441 Nana’s House (Waimea) Phone Number: 338-0252 Monday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Emergency Food - call 338-0252

Waimea United Church of Christ Phone Number: 338-9962 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:00 a.m.

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

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Thanksgiving Happenings!

Free Thanksgiving Lunch Kapaa Beach Park Sunday, November 18th 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 18th between 10am and 1pm.

Free Thanksgiving Festivities Anaina Hou Community Park Thursday, November 22nd www.anainahou.org Contact: (808) 828-2118

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.

Free Community

Contact: Bob C. (808) 245-6857

Thanksgiving Luncheon All Saints Episcopal Church

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Luncheons

Thursday, November 22nd 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, November 21st Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall:

10:00am. A delicious turkey meal from

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hanapepe Salvation Army Community Center: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.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

Join us for community worship at Contemporary Flavors will be served in the church gym from 11am to 1pm. Home delivery will be provided for the elderly, handicapped, and shut-ins in the Lihue to Anahola area; meals will be delivered between 11am and noon.

Contact: (808) 822-4627 or 822-3776

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Glenda Cabulisan Nurses Aide

INSIDE: Ohana Champion, Glenda Cabulisan Helping Seniors You Care For Enjoy their Holiday Season Urgent Care Opening January 2019 Photo by Lindsey Phelps

2018 Ohana Champion

Photo by Lindsey Phelps

Glenda Cabulisan

Each year we recognize Ohana members who help make our mission, “Caring for Our Ohana” come alive by promoting the Ohana Experience – an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.

These individuals are proven role models who exemplify Ohana’s values in observable and tangible ways. They not only work hard, but positively impact the lives of those they serve and serve with. These elite group of employees are nominated by their peers and chosen by leaders from across the organization.

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We are so very proud to recognize our Ohana Champion for 2018, Glenda Cabulisan. An experienced Certified Nurse’s Aide, Glenda is unmistakably dedicated to our Kupuna. Never complaining about the hard work, her coworkers thoroughly enjoy working alongside with her. They often comment that she defines what teamwork should look like and be like. Whenever someone is struggling or in need of help, Glenda will be found assisting and encouraging them.

Photo by Lindsey Phelps

This year’s Champion demonstrates everything which Ohana Pacific value in its employees. She is someone who seeks to provide excellent care to everyone that passes through our door.

Our residents and their family members are very complimentary about Glenda.

And, their confidence in our ability to provide care is due to having Glenda a part of our care team.

What sets Glenda apart and is how she cherishes and nurtures the residents and patients that she provides care for. She will give special attention to each These individuals are individual and let Glenda will now proven role models them feel they are be inducted to the center of the who exemplify Ohana’s our Ohana Hall of universe. At one Honor and join our of our recent staff values in observable previous Champions meeting, we asked Marjorie Dela Cruz and tangible ways. the group what is and Ma Theresa our first core value.

Pasuca. We Jumping up, she could not be prouder and privileged declared “Our Kupuna Comes First!” to have such a quality and qualified Glenda’s declaration was loud and clear. professional on our team. Please join However, her values and work style are me in congratulating our 2018 Ohana much more pronounced, making true the adage, “actions speak louder than words.” Champion, Glenda Cabulisan!

Garden Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, Kauai Adult Day Health Center and Stay At Home Health Services together along with our four locations on Oahu are part of the Ohana Pacific Management’s family of companies. Unified by our mission and core values, together we are One Ohana!

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Dental Health Tips for Kupuna

By Michael Lutwin, DDS, Kalaheo Dental Group

Kauai kupuna rock! They work, surf, play pickleball, AND provide childcare.

Like the rest of our ohana, kupuna need a “healthy mouth, healthy life” game plan to address their particular set of oral health needs.

Even with healthy diets, many seniors suddenly develop cavities. A common reason is “dry-mouth” that can be a side effect of over 500 medications.

Without saliva, bacteria that causes decay thrive. Over-the-counter products, such as oral moisturizers (rinses/sprays), relieves symptoms and prevent cavities.

Sugar-free lozenges stimulate saliva production, and drinking lots of water can help, as can a humidifier, especially if you live in a drier area.

Your dentist can recommend prescription toothpastes, gels or varnishes, and other protective techniques.

Gum disease is also common in older adults. Beyond the potential for pain and

tooth loss, many studies link gum disease with inflammatory conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s.

A healthy mouth is an important factor in overall health.

The average age of people diagnosed with oral cancer is 62, and the number of cases is rising. Early detection is essential, and regular dental check-ups are key.

Need a healthy holiday gift idea to keep your kupuna rockin’? Electric toothbrushes and waterpiks help to prevent dental problems, and your beloved kupuna will remember that you care about their health every time they use it.

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URGENT CARE AT PO`IPŪ

Who we are:

Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation – Kauaʻi Region, is part of the State’s safety net hospital system. HHSC – HAWAIÌ HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION Kauaʻi Region operates Kauaʻi Veterans KAUA`I REGION Memorial Hospital, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital and outpatient clinics located in Kalaheo, Kapaʻa, Poʻipū, Port Allen, and Waimea.

The Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital was founded in 1917, by the Planter’s Association, and was designed as a memorial to Samuel Mahelona, son of Emma Kauikeolani Napoleon Mahelona Wilcox. Today, SMMH is an 80 licensed bed hospital serving our island community through its Long Term Care, Adult Psych, Acute, Rehabilitation and Emergency Services.

The Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital was established in 1957 and was named after Veterans of the Korean War. KVMH is a 45 licensed bed General Hospital serving our island community through its 24 Hour Emergency, Surgical, Emergency, Medical/ Surgical, OB/GYN, Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation services.

Our Clinics (Waimea, Port Allen, Kalaheo, Poʻipū and Kapaʻa) are strategically placed to serve our island community and visitors to our island.

Our services include: Kaua`i Veterans Memorial Hospital:

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital:

• 24 Hour Emergency (ER) • Imaging / Radiology • Acute Care • Long Term Care • Rehabilitation • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Social Services • Pharmacy • Laboratory • Intensive Care Unit • Operating Room/Surgical Services • Obstetrics and Nursery • Respiratory Therapy • Pediatrics

• 24 Hour Emergency (ER) • Imaging / Radiology • Acute Care • Long Term Care • Rehabilitation • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Social Services • Pharmacy • Laboratory • Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health (Only one on Island)

Our leadership

The HHSC – Kauaʻi Region is led by Lance K. Segawa, Regional CEO and his team of Regional Executives. The Region’s focus is on high performance teamwork with a strong emphasis on patient and resident centeredness. Employee engagement and satisfaction are hallmarks of the Region.

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Helping Seniors You Care for Enjoy Their Holiday Season

By Caryn Sakahashi

All of us will soon be wrapped up in the holiday spirit, gift giving, family gatherings, and too much food. We all experience during the holidays some level of stress, possibly from last minute shopping, arranging family gatherings, or even family conflicts. Sometimes the senior in the family is often neglected by other family members, and it is important that everyone understands the needs of their family member.

It is sometimes difficult for the senior to participate with the family due to physical limitations. Often they live alone, which requires the family to make an out-of-the-way trip to see them. It is important to discuss with the family how they would like to involve their loved one. Put yourself in their place as they may feel useless and burdensome, but remind them they are loved. Remember not to act like what you do for them is a duty.

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eyes, they see the holidays as a point in their lives they may not see again. With the family support it may be good to reflect and reminisce about the past gatherings and spend quality time together.

Photo albums can bring such joyful moments of past celebrations and occasions. Although this may be a little sad, it does pull together how their life has been and what a wonderful legacy they have created with producing a wonderful family and creating such wonderful memories.

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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Take Control of Your Health:

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

Many falls are preventable. Stay safe with these tips!

Find a good balance and exercise program

Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility.

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

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

Share your history of recent falls.

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

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

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

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

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HOLIDAY PET HAZARDS Here is a short list of things that can be found around your house during the holidays that can be toxic or even fatal to your pets.

Water from the tree base Pine Needles and Sap Christmas Lights & Cords Glass Ornaments Ribbons or Tinsel Candles Poinsettias Mistletoe Lilies Holly Berries Liquid Potpourri Alcoholic Beverages Coffee/Caffeine

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Meet the 2019 Kauai Family Magazine Cover Search Winners!

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Lexi

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Leon

Ho’oheno

This year’s Kauai Family Magazine Cover Search event was held on September 22 at Kukui Grove Center.

It was a fun day at Kauai Film Academy and the Kauai Family Magazine team, judges and sponsors had a great time meeting 84 participating kids and their families. The Kauai Film Academy team served as the day’s photographer, and half of all fees were donated to support this trendsetting free program for youth to learn the art of film production.

Prior Cover Search winners Maddison, Savannah and Tanner Hubbard were on hand to greet families and meet this

year’s aspiring cover kids, along with Kaulana Finn of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai, Melissa McFerrin Warrack of Kukui Grove and Kauai Family Magazine cover photographer Michelle Glaittli.

After the photos were taken and the public votes on the finalists were cast, six winners were ultimately chosen to represent Kauai Family Magazine in 2019.

It was a particularly tough decision for the judges...so many bright smiles and personalities!

This year’s winners were invited back to the Kauai Film Academy for a special holiday photo shoot for the Kukui Grove Center cover story. Winners were awarded 35 weeks of free Jamba Juice and everyone had a ball. Please join us in congratulating the 2019 Kauai Family Magazine Cover Search Winners!

ATTENTION YOUNG ARTISTS!!

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This art lesson is on drawing a Monk Seal.

Step 1: Forming: Form up the horse using circles, ovals and lines.

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Step 3: Shading: Determine where your light is coming from and shade the areas where light doe not reach. Don't forget the cast shadow.

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by January 15th.

It's easy to submit your art for our contest. eMail us, and include your name, age, grade, school and phone number.

Fall Winner!

Stella Fornari Age 8 Grade 3 Wilcox Elementary School Kaua’i Family Magazine thanks all the young creative artists for their participation. Everyone’s a winner with us!

Lio | Honorable Mentions

Rio Thielen Age 6 Grade 1 Koloa Elementary School

Sophia Woods-Henry Age 9 Grade 4 King Kaumuali’i Elementary

Allison Smith Age 12 Grade 6 Kapaa Middle School

Curran Ibbs Grade 6 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Helena Sancho Grade 3 St. Catherine School

Kamehanaokala Kaho’ohalahala Age 8 Grade 3 Kanuikapono PCS

Kaylee Tokuda Age 9 Grade 4 King Kaumualii Elementary

MaryAlice Clarke Grade 5 St Theresa School

Matuanui Kitashima Grade 3 St. Catherine School

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Gifts Kauai Kids Can Give on A Small Budget There is nothing more heartwarming than a gift made by a child.

Handmade gifts are affordable, fun to make, and can be given to parents, grandparents, teachers, and siblings. Here are some gifts that are sure to make someone special smile this holiday season.

Prints All you need is a child’s cooperation, some paint, and a little creativity to make a gift that will be cherished for years. Handprints, fingerprints, and even footprints can be used to make a variety of crafts and art. Websites like Pinterest are full of ideas of how to make a handprint into a picture of Santa, a Christmas tree, reindeer, or snowmen. There are literally hundreds of possibilities. Try putting your child’s

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prints on an apron, ornament, tea towel, oven mitt, or T-shirt to give to a special someone. Make sure to follow the directions on the paint to ensure that the design lasts for years. Truly, the possibilities are endless. As a bonus, your kids will love getting messy during the process.

Tasty Treats Kids love to help out in the kitchen, so why not put together some tasty treats

By Sarah Lyons

for some sweet people in your life? Get the kids involved in the holiday baking and put together a plate of cookies the kids can help deliver to a neighbor or friend.

Putting a homemade cookie mix into a mason jar also makes an easy gift that kids can help with.

Finish the jar with a holiday bow and instructions and it’s ready to be delivered.

Frame It Photos make a favorite gift for any proud aunt, uncle, parent, or grandparent. Get kids involved in picking out favorite photos from the past year and putting them into a collage with handmade drawings or a poem. Try making a scrapbook page that can be framed for a special gift. Picture frames can be made with decorated popsicle sticks, clay, or an existing frame can be painted or decorated with mosaic tiles, buttons, or other craft supplies. Affordable frames can be found at local thrift stores or the dollar store.

Personalized Gifts Nothing is more thoughtful than a gift made to fit the recipient’s personal tastes. Talk to your child about the their favorite hobbies and tailor the gift to their interests. For example, use permanent markers to decorate golf balls for the golf lover in your life, decorate a white coffee mug for the coffee lover in the

family, have your child create a special bookmark for the bookworm in your life, or use fingerprints to decorate wooden utensils for your favorite chef. Kids can also use scrapbook paper, stickers, craft supplies, and cardstock to make custom stationery. Making personalized gifts also helps teach kids to be observant of other’s interests that may be outside their own.

Utilize Beads Beads are an affordable and versatile craft item that can be used for a variety of gifts. Small children can string beads on a pipe cleaner to make a candy cane or cross ornament. Older children can make personalized jewelry or key chains for loved ones. Pony beads can be melted to make into a sun catcher, mobile, or even a bowl. With beads, you can give your child some ideas and let their creativity lead them.

Spa at Home Do you know someone who needs some rest and relaxation? Try mixing equal parts white or brown sugar and olive oil for an easy sugar scrub that is a great gift for anyone who deserves a day at the spa. There are many recipes for homemade soaps, sugar scrubs, and bath salts available online. Many can be mixed together in just minutes and cost very little to make. This luxurious gift may be quick and affordable, but it is sure to make your recipients feel loved and appreciated.

There is great value in teaching kids to give gifts to others. They learn to be generous, thoughtful, and experience the joy of giving. They also learn the important lesson that gifts do not need to cost a fortune to be cherished.

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County of Kauai Winter FUN Keiki Activities

Basketball League 2019

Registration: November 27 & 28, 2018 Division I (3rd & 4th Graders) Boys & Girls Leagues Division II 5th & 6th Graders) Boys & Girls Leagues Fee: $30. Per participant More info: Jason Caldeira, 332-9770 Kalaheonc@kauai.gov.

Kauai Police Activities League (K-PAL)

Programs: Boxing, Wrestling Jiu Jitsu Self Defense, Girls Boxing Ages: Boys & Girls Ages 5-18 Contact: Sergeant Lance Okasaki 241-1647 For schedule & Registration: kpal@kauai.gov

Winter FUN 2018-2019

Register Online Wednesday, Dec. 5th www.Kauai.gov/Parks Details: Lessons, arts & crafts, games, outdoor activities.

Ages: 5-11 years Locations: Lihu‘e and Hanapepe Neighborhood Centers Dates: Dec. 24, 2018 – Jan. 7, 2019 Times: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $50 Info: 241-4465

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Junior Police Academy Ages: Boys & Girls Ages 14-18 (High School)

Dates: December 26, 2018 thru January 5, 2019 Location: Kauai Police Station Times: Wednesday thru Saturday Contact: Sergeant Lance Okasaki 241-1647

BEHIND THE SCENES at HCT

A talk with “Newsies” Director, Rebecca Hanson What inspired you to direct ‘Newsies’?

The musical is adapted from the Disney film, which I really enjoyed growing up.

There is a LOT of dancing and great songs telling the story.

How does the show relate to Kauai kids?

Our keiki will recognize the friendships they see on stage, as well as coming together as a community for a common goal.

What is the show ‘Newsies’ about?

The “Newsies” are a group of orphans who make a living in 1899 New York City selling newspapers. When distribution prices are raised at the newsboys’ expense, Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! This marked the start of child labor laws and unions.

What is it like directing a show where kids and adults perform together?

Adults acting with children set the example and model acting processes and rehearsal etiquette. They help support our young performers who aim to reach the level of our experienced adults. All 50 actors are dedicated to putting on a fantastic show.

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Who helps behind the scenes to make it a success?

There is a full team of experts supporting the production – music, lights, sound, projections, sets, costumes, hair and makeup, props, stage management, crew and parent volunteers. It is an amazing example of teamwork.

What is your favorite part of directing a show like this for HCT? Hawaii Children’s Theatre is wellestablished in the Kauai community and my students continually share their stories of learning and enjoyment of these programs. Several have told me that theater and HCT is the first place where they are truly able to be themselves. The best part of the process is seeing kids grow as individuals, making friends, and feeling confident in who they are and the skills they are learning.

For more information about “Newsies” performances, visit hawaiichildrenstheatre.org

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Tips to a Healthier Travel Season

By Heidi Hillesland, M.D. Kauai Medical Clinic

‘Tis the season for holiday travel, and with it the potential to get sick.

“Travel can be stressful, and even restful vacations can disrupt our usual sleeping and eating routine,” says Dr. Heidi Hillesland, an internal medicine physician with Kaua‘i Medical Clinic.

According to Hillesland, the genetics of the germs we’re exposed to when we travel may be different from the germs (e.g., cold viruses) in our home community.

“The flu shot is especially important and allows your body to develop its own immune response to the flu strains that will be most common for the upcoming season.”

“Our bodies have had less opportunity to develop immunity to these new germs and are more likely to be susceptible to illness due to them,” Hillesland explains. “Luckily, there are several things that can help prevent you from getting sick during travel.”

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Here, Hillesland provides five travel tips so that you don’t return home with an unwelcome souvenir.

• Keep up-to-date on your vaccinations. “The flu shot is especially important and allows your body to develop its own immune response to the flu strains that will be most common for the upcoming season,” Hillesland says. Additional vaccinations that may be right for you include the pneumonia shot, pertussis shot, and vaccines for hepatitis A and B. • Arrange for a pre-travel consultation for personalized recommendations based on your travel plans. A pretravel consultation is best done four to six weeks ahead of time.

• Pack enough medications to last the entire time you’ll be away from home, plus some extra in case of travel delays.

• Wash your hands frequently.

Proper hand-washing takes a full 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.

Or, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. “Alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not breed drugresistant bacteria and are very effective against most germs,” Hillesland says.

• Stay well-rested, well-hydrated and maintain a healthy diet during travel, especially if you have a condition like diabetes or heart disease.

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Baby Boy: Talyn Akena Callejo-Cabulisan Born: August 9th, 2018 at 7:50am • Weight: 7 lbs 4.3 oz Parents: Alexis Callejo & Theodore Cabulisan Siblings: Toryn Aleki Callejo-Cabulisan

Baby Boy: Zaven Kinohi Finiiray Walag Born: May 27, 2018 at 6:33am Weight: 7lbs 1.7oz • Length: 20 1/2 inches Parents: Kaven Walag And Rosie Lemi

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Baby girl Tessa Ka’iulani Reis Born: September 9, 2018 at 12:04 PM Weight: 7lbs 12.9 oz • Length: 20 in long Parents: Brandon Reis & Shaynee Kamoku Sibling: Braxon Reis

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ENGAGING THE DAYDREAMER

When my son’s second grade teacher told me that he often appeared to “check out” during the school day, I was concerned.

But I wasn’t entirely surprised that my imaginative child would drift off to his dream world, an infinitely more colorful place than a math facts worksheet.

Nonetheless, his daydreaming needed to be addressed. While many dreamers are creative and bright children, they may have trouble getting work done during the school day, struggle with paying attention to the teacher and forget to turn in homework. Worse, they can easily get pegged as slackers.

“The tendency to daydream–though it may be one symptom of Attention Deficit Disorder–does not automatically

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equal a problem with paying attention when necessary or completing tasks,” writes Amy Fries, author of Daydreams at Work: Wake Up Your Creative Powers. “A child who enjoys daydreaming could well be a budding scientist, writer, artist or visionary entrepreneur.”

Because daydreams play an important role in a child’s social-emotional development and creativity, you wouldn’t want to quash a child’s imagination.

Rather, the goal is to help him channel the behavior to more appropriate times of the day.

By Christa Melnyk Hines

Daydreaming isn’t uncommon. A study conducted by Harvard psychologists found that we tend to daydream about 47 percent of the time. Some of our society’s most innovative change makers, artists and inventors like Thomas Edison, Mark Twain and Albert Einstein were famous While the future may be bright for dreamers, it is necessary to find ways to help children engage in order to learn and enjoy success in a structured academic environment.

“The daydreamer is usually fascinated by something that’s been said and is off in

that world,” says Dr. Gay Lynn Pendleton Smith, assistant dean of the University of Phoenix College of Education. The secret to reaching a dreamer, she says, is to teach him how to engage outside of his imagination. “That’s really hard in today’s fast-paced world. Our children are connected to a handheld technology device that gives them one-on-one attention and then we put them in a classroom and ask them to focus on something and do something they haven’t done before. And that’s to engage with a whole group of people and to focus on one individual,” Smith says.

How can you re-engage your daydreamer?

Here are a few tips:

Ensure quiet observation time.

Consider if your child is getting enough time to play quietly on his own.

Kids given regular quiet time are more likely to exhibit time management and problem solving abilities. Time alone also fosters creativity, self-confidence and independence. Plus, solitude gives kids the opportunity to drive their own play without having to compromise or go along with what the group demands.

Seek physical and creative outlets.

“Outside activities will satisfy some of that dream mode so that when they get in the classroom they can engage and start

to think,” Smith says.

Activities like swimming, karate, art, theater or playing an instrument can nurture concentration skills and provide avenues for self-expression.

the front of the classroom or just off to the side. By being in the middle of the action, her thoughts may be less likely to wander.

Encourage note-taking.

Talk to your child’s teacher about having him take notes or write down basic words or pictures describing what the teacher says. Older children can also write down thoughts that come up on an idea pad. That way they won’t lose the thought, but can continue to focus on the teacher or task at hand.

Ask questions.

Encourage your child to think of questions she can ask the teacher during instructional time. Also look for opportunities to connect with and listen to your child one-on-one, whether driving in the car or while engaged in a creative process like cooking or baking.

Knowing that you are interested in her thoughts may help her feel less inclined to drift off.

Discuss seating arrangements.

Talk to the teacher about seating your child toward

If your child continues to struggle with focus and paying attention, consult with your pediatrician.

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Kauai’s Newest Fully Licensed Preschool on Kauai!

This is an extraordinary place with not one, but two amazing programs!

Keiki Montessori offers an exceptional Montessori Program Monday through Friday with hours available from 7:00am to 5:30pm. They have a brand new modern state of the art facility loaded with Montessori Materials, Certified Montessori Instructors and a professional staff who bring a wide range of experiences.

Teachers guide students through their academic, social emotional and physical development.

Children learn through inquiry and hands on explorations, according to their individual interests and abilities.

There is also a Drop In Program that is open seven days a week from 7:00am to 10:00pm!

YES you read that right…you simply reserve your 3 hour minimum time slot, 24 hours in advanced via www.keikimontessori.com.

Now you are free for a date night, a shopping trip, an island adventure, a trip to the doctor, or simply some much deserved “me time”, the possibilities are endless.

Keiki Montessori of Kauai is conveniently located in the Hokulei Shopping Village, right across from Petco.

Make your reservations for a tour now by calling Marci at 245-7652. They currently have limited openings and are accepting applications for their wait list through the year 2020.

Kauai’s Newest Preschool Now Open and They Offer Drop In Services!!!

4454 Nuhou Street, Suite 408/CPU Box #13 Hokulei Shopping Village (located across from Petco) Lihue

“Where every child has an honored role”

808-245-7652

Serving ages two through six

Montessori Program

Drop In Program/Custom Programs

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with before & after care available, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. n Montessori Certified Instructors n Safe & Nurturing Environment n Academic Excellence n Hands on Exploration Classroom 1

7 Days a Week 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

24 hr advanced web registration required 3 hr minimum each booking n Date Night n School Closures n A little time for yourself n Appointments Classroom 2

keikimontessori@gmail.com • www.keikimontessori.com Keiki Montessori of Kauai

Keiki Montessori of Kauai

Please accept our invitation to tour the school, and to meet our staff.

Visit our web site for information, and to register.

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Kahili Adventist Preschool has moved to Kapaa!

• Accepting students ages 35 months through 6 years.

• Full time and part time students accepted.

Specializing in Excellent Education to the Glory of God!

Now accepting Enrollment Pre-K to 8th grade

Hours of operation: 7:30 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday

(808) 634-5423

4212 Rice St., Lihue, HI 96766

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Transportation available between Lihue and Kapaa

808-246-6535

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

Preschool - 8th grade Nationally Acclaimed Renaissance Lighthouse School Tuition assistance is available

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

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

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

Nutter Butter kies Reindeer Coo t.

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

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Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i New Tuition-Free Charter School Serving Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade.

Is Now Open!

Authentic Project-based & social/emotional learning that meets the unique needs of each and every keiki.

Call 808-635-5110

to arrange for a tour. Meet our staff of professional educators and walk our campus located within the spectacular Kahili Mountain Park.

2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy. Koloa, HI 96756

A few spots are still available • ENROLLING NOW! • Go to AlakaiOKauai.org

Every keiki deserves to be in a safe, stable, loving home like yours. Your love can make all the difference in the world.

• Room/Board stipend, Medical/Dental coverage provided for each child, in addition to an array of support services • Funding for this program is provided by the State of Hawai'i-Department of Human Services

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Reaching

HOMEOWNERSHIP

Goals

By Leah Ragsac

In today’s market homebuyers are faced with challenges, such as low inventory and high median prices. Many families have worked hard to overcome those obstacles to become homeowners. The rewards of homeownership are life changing in ways that build stronger families and communities. Here are few tips to consider when homeownership becomes your goal: Become an educated homebuyer.

A great resource is the Hawaii Homeownership Center. They provide education, information and support to create successful homebuyers.

They put a strong emphasis on budgeting and finance to help you not only buy a home, but to also to sustain it.

KAUAI REALTY, INC.

First on the island. First for you.

LEAH RAGSAC REALTOR (S) (RS-80621)

Cell: 808-212-4086

Office: 808-245-1651 Leah@LeahRagsac.com

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2403 Ulu Maika Street Līhu`e, HI 96766

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Visit http://www.hihomeownership. org for more information.

Get Pre-Qualified. Team up with your local bank or a mortgage broker to see what you can qualify to borrow.

This should be done before looking at properties. After getting prequalified, you will be ready to look at homes and put in an offer when you find that special property.

Become a strong buyer. Save for a down payment. Often times you may be competing against multiple offers on a property. When competing against multiple offers, a large cash down can be very favorable to sellers.

Know your market. In the area you would like to live in, know what’s for sale, what’s sold and what kind of properties are in your price range. This will also help you with negotiating a fair price.

Don’t lose hope. It can be discouraging to see home prices go up, but there are still great deals out there. Buying a home may be one of the largest and most difficult transactions of a lifetime.

Choose a full time realtor who can keep a close eye on the market for you, has knowledge of the local real estate market and will lead you to reach your homeownership goals!

Happy Holidays

From our ‘ohana to yours.

Warm wishes for a joyous holiday season!

Sokchea, Finley Ru, and Luke Evslin.

Paid for by: Friends of Luke Evslin P.O. Box 1214, Lihu’e HI 96766

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JUUL: Paving the Road to Nicotine Addiction For a little more than a decade, e-cigarettes have largely flown under the radar.

Only in the last couple of years, with the rise in teen use, rampant advertising, and new evidence of the product’s addictiveness, have e-cigarettes started making headlines. This recent media attention and the skyrocketing youth rates have parents, educators, and government looking for answers. It has even spurred some movement by the Food & Drug Administration.

On Kaua‘i, teachers and school administrators are noticing a surge of students experimenting with vaping while parents are struggling to understand and explain the health risks. The industry, of course, isn’t helping on that front. Today’s vaping products are stealthier, sleeker, and have higher concentrations of nicotine. In fact, a single refillable pod can contain about the same amount of nicotine as a full pack of cigarettes.

Popular vaping devices among youth can be concealed in the palm of your hand and charged discreetly on a laptop via USB. One brand, “Juul”, uses saltbased

nicotine, which delivers two to three times more nicotine than traditional e-liquids. Juul has become so popular with teens that its use is commonly referred to as “juuling”.

The extremely high concentration of nicotine and the sleek, youthfocused designs and flavors raises a lot of questions. The potential dangers for children and youth via ingestion by mouth, absorption through the skin, nicotine overdose, and addiction are very real.

Many teens and preteens are unaware of the subtle differences in nicotine levels and the effects on their developing brain and bodies. It’s on all of us to talk to the young people in our lives about the dangers of vaping. It’s never too late to educate.

Learn more at808NoVape.org

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation and Repeat

By Kaua’i Department of Water Water is amazing. We drink it, cook with it and bathe in it. But did you know that most drinking water sources are actually underground? Hawai’i’s water is amongst the cleanest anywhere thanks to lush tropical landscapes and a productive water cycle. In this issue, the Kaua’i Department of Water answers questions asked by students just like you!

Where does our drinking water come from?

When rain water is absorbed by the earth’s soil, the water begins an underground journey, percolating downward through soil and volcanic rock to produce clean, purified water. The water is then collected naturally and stored within the island’s porous volcanic fractures to form a lens-shaped body of fresh water called an aquifer. The aquifer is the source of most of Kaua’i’s drinking water.

How does the water cycle affect our drinking water?

Our fresh water supply is closely dependent upon the water cycle.

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The ocean, streams, vegetated landscapes, trade winds and other elements of the environment work together to form a continuous water cycle that creates evaporation, condensation, and eventually leads to precipitation; such as rain. Rain falls from the clouds to the earth and helps to replenish our aquifers. During winter, in areas where precipitation turns into snow, aquifers are replenished at a slower pace.

The Kaua’i Department of Water (DOW) is committed to water conservation and education to support a healthy and sustainable water future. For more info www.kauaiwater.org

Electronic Waste Recycle

Open O pe en to to B Businesses ussin ness sses and nd Residents Ressiid dentss ffor orr FREE!* FFR REE EE!* !* visit www.kauai.gov/eWaste or call 241-

6 Days a Week!

Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, 3951 Puhi Road, Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM -

– 3:00 PM Hanapēpē Last Saturday of Every Month Hanapēpē Base Yard, 4380 Lele Road On the way to Salt Pond

Kīlauea Last Sunday of Every Month Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kūhiō Hwy Behind the Kaua‘i Mini Golf in Kīlauea

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

Not Accepted:

Computer systems and accessories, cellular phones and accessories, office equipment, and audio & video equipment.

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

Full List available at www.kauai.gov/eWaste Holiday 2018

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HOLIDAY

Hidden Picture Puzzle

Where is Noah? (He’s dressed for winter!)

How many hidden items can you find?

www.hiddenpicturepuzzles.com

Chocolate Toffee Crackers

By Chef Mark Oyama

Ingredients 30 - 40 pcs.

1 cup 1 cup

Saltine Crackers Brown Sugar Unsalted Butter

1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 cups Chocolate Chips

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Line a 10� X 15� pan with foil.

Spray with a light coat of cooking spray. Line up crackers side by side in the pan. Set aside.

3. In a medium sized pot, combine brown sugar, butter and salt.

Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil and darkens slightly. Pour hot mixture over the crackers and spread carefully with a metal spatula or spoon.

4. Bake in the oven for 5 - 6 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool for 1 minute.

5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over entire surface of the caramel and let sit for 1 minute. Spread chocolate with a spatula until evenly coated.

6. You may sprinkle additional items such as chopped candy canes, nuts, sprinkles, mini candies, crushed cookies or even crushed pretzels. You can also drizzle melted white chocolate over the top.

7. Let cool overnight, then remove foil and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

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Tiana Manera

Kaua`i High School Photos by Manuel Henriques Facebook.com/thecountdownkauai

Island School Photos by Manuel Henriques Facebook.com/thecountdownkauai

Mele Tafea

Kapa`a High School Photos by Manuel Henriques Facebook.com/thecountdownkauai

Brandie Amaya Aguinaldo Waimea High School

Photos by Manuel Henriques Facebook.com/thecountdownkauai

Proud to Sponsor the 2018-2019 Winter KIF Sports Schedules

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Tue.

12/11/2018

Waimea VS Kauai

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Sat.

12/15/2018

Kapaa VS Waimea

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Tue.

12/18/2018

Kauai VS Waimea

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Thur.

12/20/2018

Kapaa VS Kauai

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Sat.

12/22/2018

Waimea VS Kapaa

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Tue.

1/8/2019

Waimea VS Kauai

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Thur.

1/10/2019

Kauai VS Kapaa

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Sat.

1/12/2019

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Tue.

1/15/2019

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Thur.

1/17/2019

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Sat.

1/19/2019

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Tue.

1/22/2019

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Thur.

1/24/2019

Kauai VS Kapaa

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Sat.

1/26/2019

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

State Tournament Thur-Sat

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Feb. 7-9, 2019 Host League: OIA

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Kalani HS/St. Francis, Stan Sherrif Center

Proud to Sponsor the 2018-2019 Winter KIF Sports Schedules

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Matchup

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Day

11/28/2018

Kauai VS Waimea

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

11/30/2018

Kapaa VS Kauai

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Mon.

12/3/2018

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

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Wed.

12/5/2018

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

12/7/2018

Kauai VS Kapaa

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JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Mon.

12/10/2018

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Wed.

12/12/2018

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

12/14/2018

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Mon.

12/17/2018

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

12/21/2018

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Wed.

1/2/2019

Kauai VS Kapaa

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

1/4/2019

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Mon.

1/7/2019

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Wed.

1/9/2019

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

1/11/2019

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Mon.

1/14/2019

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Wed.

1/16/2019

Kauai VS Kapaa

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

Fri.

1/18/2019

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV

State Tournament Wed-Sat Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2019 Host: BIIF

Afook-Chinen Civic Center

Thur-Sat Feb. 7-9, 2019

Kalani HS/St. Francis, Stan Sherrif Center

Host League: OIA

WRESTLING - 2018-2019 Day

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11/25/2018

Kapaa Pre Season Open

Kapaa HS

Sat.

1/5/2019

Tournament 1

Island School

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/12/2019

Tournament 2

Kapaa HS

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/19/2019

KIF Duel

Kauai HS

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/26/2019

Tournament 3

Waimea HS

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

2/2/2019

KIF Championships

Waimea HS

10:00 a.m.

State Tournament Wed.-Thur. Feb. 15-16, 2019

Host: ILH

10:00 a.m.

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Proud to Sponsor the 2018-2019 Winter KIF Sports Schedules SOCCER - 2018-2019

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Kauai VS Waimea Kapaa VS Island

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Kapaa VS Kauai

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Island VS Waimea

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Waimea VS Kapaa

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Sat.

12/8/18

Vidinha Stadium

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Tue.

12/11/18

Island VS Kapaa

Island School

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Wed.

12/12/18

Waimea VS Kauai

Hanapepe Stadium

Varsity Boys 2:15, Varsity Girls 4:15

Island VS Kapaa

Island School

Varsity Girls 4:00

Thurs. 12/13/18

Waimea VS Kauai

Hanapepe Stadium

JV Boys 2:30, JV Girls 4:15

Kauai VS Kapaa

Vidinha Stadium

JV Boys 10:00, JV Girls 11:45, Var. Boys 1:30, Var. Girls 3:30

Waimea VS Island

Hanapepe Stadium

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Sat.

12/15/18

Tue.

12/18/19

Island VS Kauai

Island School

Varsity Boys 4:00

Wed.

12/19/18

Kapaa VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

Varsity Boys 5:00, Varsity Girls 7:00

Island VS Kauai

Island School

Varsity Girls 4:00

Sat.

12/22/18

Waimea VS Kauai

Hanapepe Stadium

JV Girls 10:00, JV Boys 11:45, Var. Girls 1:30, Var. Boys 3:30

Island VS Kapaa

Island School

Varsity Girls 10:00, Varsity Boys 12:00

Sat.

1/5/19

Kauai VS Kapaa

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 10:00, JV Boys 11:45, Var. Girls 1:30, Var. Boys 3:30

Waimea VS Island

Hanapepe Stadium

Varsity Girls 10:00, Varsity Boys 12:00

Tue.

1/8/19

Island VS Kauai

Island School

Varsity Girls 4:00

Wed.

1/9/19

Kapaa VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

Varsity Girls 5:00, Varsity Boys 7:00

Island VS Kauai

Island School

Varsity Boys 4:00

Thurs. 1/10/19

Kapaa VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 5:00, JV Boys 6:45

Sat.

1/12/19

Kauai VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 10:00, JV Boys 11:45, Var. Girls 1:30, Var. Boys 3:30

Kapaa VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Varsity Girls 5:30, Varsity Boys 7:30

Tue.

1/15/19

Island VS Waimea

Island School

Varsity Girls 4:00

Wed.

1/16/19

Kapaa VS Kauai

Vidinha Stadium

Varisity Girls 5:00, Varsity Boys 7:00

Island VS Waimea

Island School

Varsity Boys 4:00

Thur.

1/17/19

Kapaa VS Kauai

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 5:00, JV Boys 6:45

Sat.

1/19/19

Waimea VS Kapaa

Hanapepe Stadium

JV Girls 10:00, JV Boys 11:45, Var. Girls 1:30, Var. Boys 3:30

Kauai VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Varsity Girls 10:00, Varsity Boys 12:00

Tue.

1/22/19

Kapaa VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Varsity Boys 6:00

Wed.

1/23/19

Kauai VS Waimea

Sat.

1/26/2019 Kapaa VS Kauai Island VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

JV Boys 5:00, Vars. Boys 6:45

Vidinha Stadium

JV Boys 10:00, Varsity Boys 11:45

Island School

Varsity Boys 10:00

State Tournament Girls

Wed.-Sat. Jan. 30- Feb, 2, 2019

Host: ILH

Waipio Penisula Soccer Complex

Boys

Thur.-Sat. Feb. 7-9, 2019

Host: OIA

Waipio Penisula Soccer Complex

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Building a Sustainable Kaua`i Serving our Community since 1864 For more than 150 years, Grove Farm and agriculture have gone hand-in-hand. Demonstrating responsible stewardship of land and water resources, Grove Farm dedicates much of its land to agriculture, promoting our local economy, contributing to Kauai’s sustainable future, and giving our farmers the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Our farmers come from a variety of backgrounds and have obtained their knowledge and passion through past generations, via education, and mostly through personal experience. These are just some of the incredible and hard-working farmers on Grove Farm land.

Charles Reid has an 80-acre plot on Grove Farm’s Haiku Mauka Lands and learned to make a living growing tropical flowers, trees, and foliage. His tropical garden is covered with heliconia, costus, anthurium, and calathea. Foliage plants like ti leaf, palm, philodendron, draceana, monstera, and croton are also being grown. Charles’ flowers can be seen at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Po’ipu and The St. Regis Princeville Resort. If you would like to purchase flowers for any occasion, contact Grove Farm and we can put you in touch with him.

Suthat “Dang” Promnonsri has a 9-acre farm in the Lihue area. Dang was a nickname given to him by his mother back in the Kalasin Province in Thailand.

He and his wife, Peet, were born into agriculture as both of their families come from a long line of rice farmers. He was a feature farmer of the month for the Verde restaurants on Kaua’i and supplied them with peppers, lettuce, pineapple, papaya and other produce. Dang and Peet can be found at the Sunshine Farmers Markets around the island.

For their complete story, visit www.grovefarm.com/grove-farm-story SWIMMING - 2018-2019 Day

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Kaua’i Ocean Safety Thoughts For This Winter Season This will be an unusual North Shore winter on Kauai because, at least as things stand now, there will be many many fewer people at our beaches north of Hanalei.

Some of these beaches are the ones I worry about most during our fabled winter surf swell conditions. (E.g. Both ends of Lumahai, Tunnels, YMCA camp area.)

No one yet knows when the Haena road will again become 2 lanes so that people (and visitors) can visit these beaches. And when the road does become 2 lanes again, how many people will be allowed to access the area?

Meanwhile, there are still the 2 operational Lifeguard Towers north of Hanalei, namely Haena Beach Park and Ke’e. These have been kept open because there still are people who live in Haena, and they of course deserve to be guarded when they go to the beach, just as they were in the era before the April 14th flood.

Meanwhile there are many beaches from Hanalei southwards that will be heavily populated by visitors and residents alike.

We always recommend the guarded

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beaches — Hanalei in the North District, and moving southwards and westward to Anahola, Kealia, Lydgate, Poipu Beach Park, Salt Pond, and Kekaha.

Reading this list, you don’t have to be a local person to start naming off many many beaches that are not guarded. I hesitate to start naming them since our #1 message really is “Please swim at guarded beaches.” It’s a ridiculously idealistic message to the point where you might wonder why we even bother to say it. Well, we say it because it’s true

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

and it might save your life one day. Our Lifeguards (#1) can give you advice about the beach conditions (and there are times when they will simply tell you “Please don’t swim here today, I recommend you go to a Southshore beach”); and (#2) they can rescue you if you do find yourself needing help.

So, what about the unguarded beaches, if you do go into the water and end up in trouble? History tells us that with our 911 system and our Jetski’s, a Lifeguard may still get to the scene and save you. (And this is the moment for us to say THANK YOU to our Lifeguards. What they do is way beyond what once used to be seen as their duty, namely to guard the beach in front of them. I have seen them return from their open-ocean Jetski forays black and blue and injured.) In some instances it may be a Firefighter who arrives onscene first. We have some very expert Firefighters/watermen and trust me, they

have some feathers in their caps, some remarkable ocean lives saved. Same goes for our AirOne-based Firefighters.

THANK YOU to them as as well.

More recent history tells us that there may be someone at the beach who is competent to grab either their own surfboard, or one of our public rescue tubes (PRT’s), and who can venture out to you and stabilize you. Once that is achieved, you may be helped back to shore by your rescuer, or you may hang out, hold onto the floatation device, and wait for professional help to arrive on scene.

All of these unguarded beach scenarios depend on you, the would-be victim, not panicking. As long as you don’t panic there is time for the rescue plan to develop. If you do panic, your situation can deteriorate drastically and terribly in a matter of seconds.

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Ocean Safety Continued I will, reluctantly, specifically mention a rescue tubes and Jetskis have come in couple of unguarded areas. The first is very handy a number of times for people Anini, and I mention it because it has who find themselves in the ocean and become so popular. It’s a long beach, in trouble. What needs to emphasized mostly protected here is that the by an outside scenario is a bit barrier reef and different than a rip therefore can current. The # 1 remain calm near goal is to go out, the beach even so that the next during North wave won’t smash swell conditions. you into the rocks.

However, even (And in a way this with the guarding is similar to a rip reef, you need to current, where the know that water best thing to do will be coming is to relax and let over the reef, and yourself be taken out, rather than fighting when water comes in, it will find a way to equilibrate, i.e. to go back out. This it to try and get back in). However, in this means that there are rip currents, that is case the goal is to actively swim out — of there are areas where an outgoing river course without panicking. Once you’re can grab hold of you and can take you safely outside of the immediate danger out beyond your comfort zone — if not area, you can hang out — hopefully into the reef-breaking waves themselves. holding onto a public rescue tube that When our Ocean Safety Bureau is fully someone has thrown to you — and wait staffed, we frequently have a Lifeguard for professional help to arrive on scene. I roving patrol team hanging out at Anini, need to take a moment here to mention and in fact they have been responsible Jenna Crisler, our indispensable Queens for several critical saves. Unfortunately, Bath Guardian Angel a number of our who maintains the Lifeguards are on PRT’s at Queens Bath.

History tells us that short term Medical Disability so that our with our 911 system (We have a number force is short-staffed of other such Angels and our Jetski’s, a and they have been who maintain our PRT unable to rove to stations on other Kauai Lifeguard may still Anini for a couple of beaches/areas and I’ll months. I very much get to the scene be mentioning them in hope that this situation future pieces). and save you. will resolve itself in the near future.

So, those are some of my thoughts for this winter season.

The other area I’ll mention is — oh no — Queens Bath. I really wish that writing this My happiest and best thought comes your way when I say have a Great and piece would make it so that no one ever Safe Holiday Season, on land or on our goes there this winter. But unfortunately, beaches or in the ocean. go there they will. Once again, public

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RescueTubes Save Lives Stay safe. Only use a Rescue Tube if you are a competent swimmer

Get others involved in the rescue. Call 911, blow whistle, be noticed

With strap over shoulder, swim to victim and pass the Rescue Tube to them. Do not make physical contact Wait to be rescued by lifeguards

The Rescue Tube Foundation is an outgrowth from the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay’s efforts to prevent drownings on the island of Kauai.

More people on Kauai have died in the ocean than on the highway.

It’s hard to imagine, but it’s true.

Kauai’s rip currents are killers.

They have created the highest drowning rate in Hawaii, but for seven years Rescue Tubes have been helping to prevent more unnecessary tragedy.

Rescue Tubes are personal flotation devices to be used to stabilize distressed swimmers before rescue by lifeguards.

Since the first Rescue Tube was installed over seven years ago, more than 150 Rescue Tube saves

have been reported, and it is estimated that over 20 drownings may have been prevented.

Thanks to our pioneering efforts on Kauai, there are now Rescue Tubes guarding the beaches of the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui. The Rescue Tube Foundation is now also spreading this life saving program to the mainland and Rescue Tubes are now installed on beaches in North Carolina, Florida, South Dakota (on a lakefront) and soon California.

When you see a Rescue Tube, take a closer look and become familiar with it. Explain them to your family and friends. Tell visitors.

Rescue Tubes are there for all of us.

Let’s enjoy our beautiful beaches and stay safe!

If there are no lifeguards, swim carefully across the rip current and then to shore

RESCUETUBEFOUNDATION.ORG

Thanks to The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay Other Rotary Clubs on Kauai, Hawaii and Maui, NC, FL, and CA. Kauai Lifegurard Association KONG Radio

Aloha!

Hope everyone is having an awesome year filled with lots of exciting learning and growth opportunities! We want to thank our loyal viewers who tune in to Kauai Shining Stars to get a snapshot of what’s happening in some of our schools. Stay tuned for future episodes about the Next Generation Science Standards, 2018 Construction Career Day, Warrior News Now, and many more exciting segments.

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