Kauai Family Magazine Holiday 2019

Kaua'i's Go-To Resource for Engaging Families HOLIDAY 2019

Raising A Grateful Child

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Thanksgiving Day is here again, but we are thankful every day. I am thankful for my family, friends, my health and food on our table. Not everyone is in the same situation.

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HOLIDAY 2019 COVER PHOTO Michelle Glaittli Contributors Patrick Ching Monty Downs, M.D. Lee Evslin, M.D. Michael Lutwin, D.D.S Sarah Lyons Leah Ragsac Bernard Riola, M.D. Punzal Vision Jasmine Yukimura Next Issue: SPRING 2020 Advertising Deadline: December 15, 2019 Kauai Family Magazine is published quarterly as Spring, Summer, Fall and Holiday editions.

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HOLIDAY 2019 Our 2020 cover kids visiting Santa’s house at Kukui Grove.

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Photo by Michelle Glaittli

HOLIDAY FEATURES

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FAMILY FUN FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Fun for the Whole Family!

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RAISING A GRATEFUL CHILD

Teaching Children Gratitude

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EXPERIENCE HOLIDAY MAGIC

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Kukui Grove Center

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COULD YOUR CHILD'S READING DIFFICULTY BE DYSLEXIA

Breakfast with Santa

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KAUAI KUPUNA 2019 Ohana Champion Neria Batangan,RN

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KAUAI PETS Kaua’i’s Dog Whisperer Newton Young KAUAI SPORTS KIF Winter Schedules

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Message from Mayor Kawakami & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha! As the holiday season is upon us, we shift our focus to our family and friends. Let us all celebrate the many blessings in our lives.

We have so much to be grateful for, and I hope we can take the time out of our busy schedules to help those who are 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, the Office of the Mayor, and the County of Kaua‘i, I thank Kaua‘i Family Magazine for the wonderful service it provides for our community. Mahalo and Aloha to your staff and ‘ohana, and I wish all of you continued blessings into the new year.

With Warmest Aloha

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami Mayor, County of Kaua‘i Aloha and Greetings!

Warm holiday wishes are filled with love and warmth. These wishes express your love and appreciation towards all you are sending them. Hope these wishes bring your loved ones smiles from the bottom of their hearts and lives with generous gifts of Love and Aloha. Also, let us brighten the lives of others who are less fortunate by bearing each other’s woes, easing their challenges and filling their hearts with gifts to bring the magic of the holidays!

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!

Sincerely,

William N. Arakaki, Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

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Education & Schools

Festivals and Events

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

Hawaii Children’s Theatre, Presents: Matilda. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alaka’i O Kauai Charter School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Kalaheo School, Presents: The Aristocats Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Keiki Montessori of Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Olelo Christian Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Kahili Adventist Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Kauai Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Na Lei Wili Area Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Breakfast with Santa at Gaylord’s at Kilohana. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kukui Grove’s Holiday Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15 Kauai Made Holiday Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Kauai Complex Dept of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,53 Patrick Ching Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kauai Taiko Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Community Partners Gather Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grove Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,70

Health & Medical Services Regency at Puakea Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Little Pea in the Pod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Kauai Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Kauai Adult Day Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,29,30 Stay at Home Health Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Kauai Restoration & Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Kauai Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,51 Mark’s Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Jamba Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ono Pops Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Ohana Pacific Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,26,27

Boba Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Make-A- Wish Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation- Kauai Region. . . . . 42,43

Gaylord’s at Kilohana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Kalaheo Dental Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Marriott’s Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wilcox Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,80

Leah Ragsac, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Hawaii Family Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Punzal Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Jason Blake Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HMSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41 Hawaii State Dept of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hawaii Public Health Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,79

County of Kauai Department of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 County of Kauai Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 County of Kauai Office of the Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 County of Kauai Lifeguard Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Malama Pono Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

County of Kauai Department of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Hui Ho’omalu Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

County of Kauai Police Athletic League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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

County of Kauai Parks and Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Full Breakfast Buffet: Fluffy scrambled eggs Portuguese sausage Sliced baked ham Mini chocolate chip pancakes Steamed white rice Breakfast potatoes Mini banana muffins Cinnamon sugar donut holes Fresh bananas and orange wedges Strawberry yogurt cups Coffee, Juice • • • • • •

Visit with Santa Train Ride Discount Storytelling with A Gift From Santa Crafts Face Painting Live Performance

$25 Per Child (Under 2 no charge) $30 Per Adult (Ages 13 & older)

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Saturday, December 14th 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Santa • Farm Tour Rides • Giveaways Entertainment • In store specials Coffee roasting demonstrations.

And Lots of Fun for the Whole Family!

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Hawaii Children’s Theatre Presents

November 15 - December 1 War Memorial Convention Hall Tickets Online: www.HawaiiChildrensTheatre.org

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Holiday Family Fun at The best times spent are with family and at Kukui’s, we want your family memories to begin with us! Enjoy our new Mauka and Makai entrees that includes our extensive all you can eat Soup & Salad Bar and don’t forget our Holiday Specials.

Enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve Holiday Specials with us.

For Info and Reservations: 808-245-5050

Holiday Family Fun at Kids 6-12 years receive a FREE dinner from our Keiki Menu with each paid Adult.

Tel: 808-245-5050 | Kaua’i Marriott Resort | On Kalapaki Beach 3610 Rice Street | Lihu’e, Kaua’i, Hawai’i 96766

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t h e e t Season a r b e l e C Dates and Times May Change Without Notice

November 24 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival—Kaua‘i Style

Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Beach Club.

Noon-6pm 15 artists will showcase a variety of slack key guitar stylings that offers the listener a glimpse into the simplicity and beauty of the art form.

November 29 Waimea Tree Lighting Ceremony C.B. Hofgaard Park at 6:00pm. Starts at 5:30pm with Keiki activities.

November 30 26th Annual Christmas Parade 4:30pm Kukui Grove Center

November 30- December 23, December 27 & 28 Kukui Grove’s Holiday Light Spectacular 7 p.m.

Runs each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening

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December 6 Lights on Rice Street Parade 6pm-8pm 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 14 8th Annual Kauai’s Breakfast with Santa 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.

Hosted at Gaylords at Kilohana, presented

by Gather Federal Credit Union Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Hawaii.

By Reservations Only. Advanced ticket purchases required. Seating is Limited.

Call 808-639-5656 or email info@ KauaiFamilyMagazine.com

December 14 Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House 11am- 1pm

December 21 Annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade 6:15pm- 8:30pm

Santa, Farm Tour Rides, Giveaways, Entertainment, in store specials, coffee roasting demonstrations.

Fun for the whole family!

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

December 31 New Years Eve Celebration

To kick off the festivities, fire engines take the lead of this lighted parade brigade.

Hofgaard Park

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.

December 21 Kauai Sings Christmas 7:00pm Kilohana Luau Pavillion Join Kauai’s favorite singers as they croon your favorite holiday songs in a benefit concert for Malama Pono Health Services.

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When it comes to holiday spirit, Kukui Grove Center is the place to be this season, with options for the whole family and some new surprises this year!

BLACK FRIDAY • November 29

Kukui Grove Center is one of the fun places on the island to kick off the season with a special Santa arrival, sidewalk sale and some of the best deals of the season. If you encounter Ron Wiley, stop and greet him. He may have a surprise in hand!

PHOTOS AT SANTA’S HOUSE • November 29 – December 23 Nothing says family more than dressing up together and taking a picture with Santa.

This year Santa’s House will be located next to the Keiki Korner Play Area in suite B1. Greet the elves, meet Mrs. Claus, enjoy the sleigh and Santa’s House scene for a special visit with Santa. Besides photos, Santa’s House will feature special events, treats plus frames and gifts for sale to create your own unique experience.

HOLIDAY MUSIC AND GIFT-WRAPPING STATIONS

November 29 - December 24 One of the great highlights of the holiday program is seasonal music by local artists and community groups sharing the spirit of the holidays. Enjoy music at 6pm before most holiday light shows plus special weekend performances. Gift wrapping stations supporting non-profits through the Center on most weekends. Check our event calendar for details.

THE 26TH ANNUAL KAUAI CHRISTMAS PARADE AND LIGHT SHOW PREMIER • Saturday, November 30 at 4:30pm with Light Show at 7pm

The Kauai Christmas Parade on Thanksgiving weekend is a family tradition at Kukui Grove Center. Celebrate with characters and stilt walkers, marching bands, furry friends, community groups and the joy of the Holidays. This year’s parade will be followed by the Premier of the Holiday Light Show!

Congratulations to the 2020 Kauai Family Magazine Cover Kids: Saesha, Daizee, Bella and Gabby pictured here visiting Santa’s House at Kukui Grove.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CELEBRATION WITH KAUAI MADE

Saturday, November 30, 10am – 3pm Prior to the Kauai Christmas Parade, join us Saturday for holiday deals from local businesses and artisanal products. Street Fair-style environment features Kauai Made artisans together with Kukui Grove Center small businesses like Deja Vu Surf Hawaii, Kauai Bakery, Ainofea, Small Fry Kauai, Bubbah’s Toy Box and more.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR AND SNOWFALL

November 30 – December 23, December 27 & 28 Families gather at the main entrance at 7pm (9pm on Dec. 6) for holiday magic with a nightly programmed holiday light show on the giant XMAS Tree and Palm Trees fronting Starbucks. Grab a cocoa and a chair out of the truck and enjoy the holiday spirit while the little ones dance around. Certain performances feature dancing holiday guests! Don’t miss the nightly snowfall by the Keiki Korner Play Area and Santa’s House. Weekly Thursday – Saturday, then daily from December 12th.

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT & COOKIE CRAWL

Saturday, December 7, 5pm – 8pm A new theatre screen and Bose sound system is perfect for Holiday Movie Nights!

Join us for a “Cookie Crawl” through the Center to make holiday shopping fun, followed by a Family Holiday Movie Night at Center Stage! A perfect night to get into the holidays. Stop by Santa, Snowfall and Lights along the way!

HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY FAIR • Saturday, December 14, 9am – 2pm Experience the season with a special Kauai Made Program event to highlight local and artisanal products in the Kukui Marketplace parking lot. This popular Fair returns with top local music and “finds” during the holiday season. UPS Store is open Saturdays to send out local goodies to the Mainland.

TEXT “KAUAISANTA” TO 444-222 TO BE ENTERED TO WIN A SPECIAL PRIZE! For a complete holiday schedule and hours, visit kukuigrovecenter.com Join our email list for regular updates throughout the holiday season!

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Family Fun Festivals and Events!

NOVEMBER November 9 & 10

Hanapepe’s Biggest Little Carnival Food booths, crafts and entertainment.

Hanapepe Stadium November 15-December 1

Hawaii Children’s Theatre Presents Matilda The Musical Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, 3 and under are free.

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Visit hawaiichildrenstheatre.org.

November 23 thru December 21

Kauai Toys For Tots Collection site’s: Walmart, First Hawaiian Bank, Bank of Hawaii and all Kauai fire stations.

Volunteers to man site collections are always welcome.

JQ Smith 808-320-0714 November 22-24

Kaua‘i Old Time Gathering Workshops and music from old time days.

You’ll learn leo ki‘eki‘e and cajun singing, ‘ukulele and banjo, pakini bass and washtub bass Kids Free.

Koke‘e State Park.

Visit kauaioldtime.com.

November 24-27

27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Beach Club.

Noon-6 p.m.

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November 29

Waimea Tree Lighting Ceremony C.B. Hofgaard Park at 6:00 p.m..

Starts at 5:30 p.m. with Keiki activities.

November 30

26th Annual Christmas Parade 4:30 p.m.

Kukui Grove Center November 30- December 23 December 27 & 28

Kukui Grove’s Holiday Light Spectacular 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings

DECEMBER Kaua’i Hospice Candle Lighting Memorials Join us in lighting a candle as a glowing symbol of remembrance and affection for loved ones who have died.

December 2

6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church 4453 Kapaia Rd., Lihue December 5

6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church 3815 Iona Rd., Hanapepe December 9

6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Saint Sylvester Catholic Church 2390 Kolo Rd., Kilauea December 6

Lights on Rice Street Parade 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Parade starts at 6 p.m. and starts from the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building.

Proudly brought to you by Kauai Family Magazine

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

December 14

December 21

8th Annual Kauai’s Breakfast with Santa 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Full Breakfast Buffet, Visit with Santa, Storytelling with a gift from Santa, Train Ride discounts, Face Painting, Craft Making, Games, Live Entertainment.

Hosted at Gaylords at Kilohana, presented by Gather Federal Credit Union Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Hawaii.

By Reservations Only. Advanced ticket purchases required. Seating is Limited.

Call 808-639-5656 or email info@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com

Kauai Sings Christmas

December 14

Kauai Made Holly Jolly Holiday Fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Front parking lot of Kmart Lihue.

December 14

Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Santa, Farm Tour Rides, Giveaways, Entertainment, in store specials, coffee roasting demonstrations.

Fun for the whole family!

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

December 14, 7:30 p.m.

December 15, 3 p.m.

Kauai Chorale Concert KCC Performing Arts Center FREE

7:00 p.m. Kilohana Luau Pavillion Join Kauai’s favorite singers as they croon your favorite holiday songs in a benefit concert for Malama Pono Health Services.

December 21

Annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Hofgaard Park, 6:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

To kick off the festivities, fire engines take the lead of this lighted parade brigade.

December 25

FREE Christmas Dinner Chicken in a Barrel, Kapaa location 12:00 p.m. until food runs out.

808-823-0780 December 31

New Years Eve at Poi‘pu Beach Park Grab your lawn chairs and beach blankets and ring in the new year.

Enjoy a family-themed movie at sunset on the large outdoor screen followed by a spectacular aerial display of fireworks at approximately 8:15 p.m..

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Raising a grateful child One of the first things we teach children to say is, “Please… “ and “Thank you!”

What we are really trying to teach them is gratitude, in which children show appreciation and not take things for granted. However, we should aim to move beyond just saying please and thank you, so that there is meaning behind the words. Learning to be grateful can build childrens’ relationships, teach them to empathize, and improve their overall happiness. Here are some tips to teaching children the importance of gratitude.

Set an example. Kids learn by watching their parents, so offering a genuine “Thank you” to others will teach them to do the same. Remember to also say “Thank you” to your children when they are being helpful, even if it is routine chores like putting away their toys.

This reinforces the behavior and shows appreciation for them.

Discuss feelings. Younger children may have trouble understanding the emotional side of gratitude. Sit down and ask them how they feel when someone says thank you to them for doing something nice,

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or how they feel if they don’t. Discussing feelings will help them understand how their behavior affects others.

Find people to show appreciation. Ask your child about people who help them, whether it is a coach, neighbor, fireman, or teacher. Then come up with a fun way to show appreciation, such a baking cookies or cupcakes and giving it to them.

It’s not only fun, but helps children realize how we are all connected.

Put things into perspective. Here on Kauai, we can easily take things for

Bernard Riola, MD Pediatrician KVMH Waimea alumnus Saint Theresa School

a little about how the world works, but to be thankful to the many different people involved.

Don’t forget to ask “Why?”. In addition to asking what they are thankful for, be sure to also ask why. A house keeps them warm at night, food helps them grow big and strong. If they are having a hard time, give them an example, “I’m thankful for this dress your aunty gave me. She was thinking about me, and knew this was my favorite color, and it reminds me that she loves me.”

granted. Living in paradise with great weather and friendly communities can shield us from a world perspective.

However, talk to your children when you come across someone who is sickly or someone who is homeless. By understanding that not everyone has the same advantages will help develop compassion for others and gratitude for what they have.

Review how things are made. In addition to being thankful for their clothes, or toys, or food, talk to your children about all the people involved in its production. For example, farmers work hard to grow and harvest the food. Then someone cleans and boxes it. A truck driver delivers it, and a grocer organizes and sells it. Mom and dad work hard to earn money to buy it, and finally, someone has to cook it. This not only teaches them

Here on Kauai, we can easily take things for granted. Living in paradise with great weather and friendly communities can shield us from a world perspective.

Make gratitude a part of bedtime.

When tucking your child in at bedtime, ask your child to name three things they are thankful for. Make sure you have them name three new things each night. If they are having a hard time coming up with things, drop hints to guide them.

Recognize thankfulness in other forms.

Not all children express their thanks by saying thank you. Keep an eye out for a hug, or a thumbs up, or even something as simple as a smile. Then remind them, “Are you smiling because you are thankful for the toy you got?” They might be thankful but not even know it.

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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 5 p.m.

Lihue Court Town Home Phone Number: 246-3996 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4:00 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 5 p.m.

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. - 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 St. Catherine Church Phone Number: 822-7900 Delivers to the beaches in Kapaa Wednesday 9:30-11:00 a.m.

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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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: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2518 Kolo Rd. Across street from stone church SOUTH LOCATIONS Koloa Union Church Phone Number: 742-6622 3rd Friday of the Month at 2:00 p.m.

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 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 11 a.m.

Dinner: Monday at 5 p.m.

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 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Thanksgiving Happenings!

Free Thanksgiving Lunch Kapaa Beach Park Sunday, November 24th,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 24th between 10am and 1pm.

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.

Contact: Bob C. (808) 245-6857

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Luncheons Wednesday, November 27th 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

Free Community Thanksgiving Luncheon All Saints Episcopal Church Thursday, November 28th 10:00 a.m.

Join us for community worship at 10:00am. A delicious turkey meal from 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) 821-2878 or 822-3776

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Kauai Museum

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

Friday, December 6 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Kekaha Elementary School Saturday, November 16 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

All Saints Church Saturday, November 30 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Koloa Elementary School Chiefess Kamakaheli Middle School Saturday, November 16 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 14 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

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Saturday, December 7 8:00 a.m. -12:00 noon

National Tropical Botanical Garden Saturday, December 7 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Koloa

Kauai Made Holiday Fair Saturday, December 14 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Kukui Grove at Kmart Parking lot

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INSIDE: Ohana Champion Neria Batangan Socialization Enhances Elderly’s Quality of Life Photo by Lindsey Phelps

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2019 Ohana Champion

Photo by Lindsey Phelps

N eria Batangan

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. This elite group of employees is nominated by their peers and chosen by leaders from across the organization.

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Photos by Lindsey Phelps

Betty Kataoka with Neria Batangan, RN

These individuals are proven role models who exemplify Ohana’s values in observable and tangible ways.

This year’s Champion demonstrates everything that Ohana Pacific values in its employees.

She is someone who seeks to provide excellent care to everyone that passes through our door.

We are so very proud to recognize our Ohana Champion for 2019, Neria Batangan, RN. 15 years ago, Neria started as a Certified Nurses’ Aide at

Randy Skaggs with Neria Batangan, RN

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. She pursued her passion and became a Registered Nurse.

One of the most respected members of the Hale Kupuna Ohana, she epitomizes the company’s first Core Value,“Our Kupuna Come First.” There have been occasions when she came to work even while she was on a scheduled vacation to ensure there was adequate nursing staff for the residents. When askedwhy she did that, she commented that it was because she cares for the residents and wanted to make sure they were safe and happy.

Neria’s trademark smile and humility make her everyone’s favorite co-worker.

Traveling abroad is her favorite past time.

Having visited many different countries and experiencing their cultures is perhaps the reason she is so adept at serving people from all walks of life. When she is the Charge Nurse on duty, there is a sure sense of calmness.

The residents and their family members are very grateful for Neria. Caring for people is clearly a calling for Neria and the lives she touches is no doubt made better because of her.

Neria will now be inducted to our Ohana Hall of Honor and join our previous Champion, Sye Chee. We could not be prouder and more privileged to have such a quality and qualified professional on our team. Please join me in congratulating our 2019 Ohana Champion, Neria Batangan!

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, Garden Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kauai Adult Day Health Center and Stay at Home Health Services 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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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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COUNTY OF KAUAI AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS

Candle Lighting Memorials Please join us in lighting a candle as a glowing symbol of remembrance and affection for loved ones who have died, or those far away this holiday season.

Immaculate Conception Church 4453 Kapaia Rd., Lihue Monday, December 2, 2019 | 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church 3815 Iona Rd., Hanapepe Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Saint Sylvester Catholic Church 2390 Kolo Rd., Kilauea Monday, December 9, 2019 | 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

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Socialization Enhances Elderly’s Quality of Life By Jasmine Yukimura, Kauai Adult Day Health Center

“Support from others can be important in reducing stress, increasing physical health and defeating psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.”

Lack of social support is related to negative impacts on health and well-being, especially for older people. Having a variety of positive social supports can contribute to psychological and physical wellness of elderly individuals. Support from others can be important in reducing stress, increasing physical health and defeating psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.

When considering who provides social support for an elderly individual our first thoughts are of family members. While it is true that most support does come from family members, there are many circumstances in which family members cannot be supportive (responsibilities, illness, financial problems.) In the United States, the fastest growing age group

of individuals are those 85 years and older. Due to this fact, family support will inevitably decrease for these older individuals. A need for communitybased services is more important now than ever before.

Social support for elderly persons can be found in many places, including senior centers, assisted living facilities, religious affiliations, adult day care centers, etc.

Community-based services can provide positive social supports that can help older persons defeat loneliness and isolation. However, social support should encompass more than physical presence or conversations. Social support should also contain quality activities that promote positive self-awareness. Selfawareness is key to a person’s overall quality of life and satisfaction.

Adult Day Care Centers and Senior Centers help to provide an elderly individual the opportunity to participate in social support activities. Social support activities found in these programs can be beneficial to a person’s quality of life and overall satisfaction. With a higher self-awareness and quality of life an individual can reduce the risks of mental and physical health problems as they age.

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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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Be A Responsible Water User

By Kaua’i Department of Water Happy Holidays Kaua’i! As we prepare for a season of festive holiday meals and gatherings, the Kaua’i Department of Water shares these helpful tips for being a smart water user: Instead of purchasing bottle water for Wait until you have a full load before your event, why not serve iced cold using your automatic dishwasher. water from a pitcher or water jug?

(Savings: 33 gallons) Guests will only pour what they’ll need and left over water can be used for When washing dishes by hand, rinse plants or your dog bowl. them first in a sink filled with water, rather than under a running tap.

Steam, rather than boil your vegetables (Savings: 3 gallons per minute) whenever possible. Use a tight lid on the pot, and as little water as possible.

Sign up for the Kaua’i Department of (Savings: Up to 5 gallons, depending Water’s new Customer Account Portal on size of the pot) (CAP)! View your statements, see live Check faucets and pipes for leaks, updates and make online bill payments including automatic ice makers and using your credit or debit card! dishwasher hoses. (Savings 8,640 (Savings: a trip to the post office or gallons per month for 1/5 gallon per minute leak) our office to pay your bill) For more helpful water-saving tips and to sign up for the CAP, visit www.kauaiwater.org and make every drop count all year long!

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Electronic Waste Recycle

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

6 Days a Week!

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

– 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

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What To Young Do If You Get The Flu Newton Is Kauai’s

DOG WHISPERER

Many dog quality of life on Kaua‘i by providing dog owners have obedience training classes. asked, “Do During the year, DFK offers two sets of all dogs need obedience training classes, one held in to go to an the fall and one in the spring. There are obedience four categories of training: Kindergarten Ready or not, flu season is here. class?”

From Puppy and Novice Obedience are held my view Flu season in the United States begins in October and can last untilGrove May, Farm with peak flu on Saturdays at the Park in not all activity between Decemberpoint, and February.

Puhi; Advanced Novice Obedience and dogs need Performance the appropriateNovice doctorObedience or place ofare care Most people experience a mild form of an obedience usually held in the evening at Kmart’s rear ASAP,” Prentice states. the flu and will begin to feelclass. better after a I feel the parking lot. Each hour-long class meets few days of rest. owners need About percent people in theclasses U.S. once 5-20 a week for 10ofweeks.

Agility the class more get the flu each year.

Whilefor anyone of any are offered once a week eight weeks However, seek immediate medical care to understand age can get the flu, certain populations starting in June. ifwhy youtheir experience ofbehave the following dog actsany and the way are at a higher risk of having serious symptoms: they do.

Registration if forthey obedience classes are held complications do get sick, including: on the second Saturday of February and Dogs are “pack animals”, they need a • Difficulty breathing or shortness and classes • August Very young childrenstart at the beginning leader in the pack. Your dog will do his of breath of March and September.

• Adults ages 65 and older to lead youdiscoloration and everyoneofinthe your •best Purple or blue lips • Pregnant women and women up to two household, because your family is his pack. For more information call the Dog Fanciers • Pain or pressure in the chest weeks postpartum Once you understand this pack mentality, of Kaua‘i at 246-6889. or abdomen • People with certain chronic health you will be able to start training your dog conditions.

•to Sudden dizziness follow your leadership. (Like pulling you •down Confusion the street on a leash; “Urgent he feels he’s care is best If you are in a high-risk group and get the flu, you are following him.) This •leading Severe and or persistent for conditions contact your health care can be changed!! vomiting that are not lifeprovider.

•Some Seizures. dogs are submissive and will follow threatening, such as you on a leash with no problem, but when Located at 4484 Pahe‘e If your primary care flu. We will do St. in Lihu‘e, the Kaua‘i others approaches the pack, the they may physician is unavailable, snap at them or bark and growl protectto help you Urgent Care Clinic is ourtobest go to your it’s pack. nearest 8 a.m.-7 p.m. every right on the spot.” open urgent care clinic. day of the year, except These are a few problems we are able Thanksgiving Day, to help dog owners with at our ten week “Urgent care is best for conditions that Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. sessions at Dog Fanciers of Kauai. are not life-threatening, such as the flu,” The clinic offers quality care on a walk-in says Dr. Owen Prentice, an emergency Newton has over 40 years of experience basis for illnesses and injuries that are training dogs for American Kennel Club medicine physician with Kaua‘i Medical not life-threatening but need to be taken trails and dog shows and is the main trainer Clinic’s Urgent Care team. care of right away, such as the flu, sprains of Dog Fancier’s of Kauai.

“We will do our best to help you right on and strains, strep throat and even minor Dog Fanciers of Kaua‘i was founded the spot. If we can’t, we’ll get you to broken bones. in 1983 with the goal of improving the For more information, visit WilcoxHealth.org/UrgentCare.

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Newton Young Is Kauai’s

DOG WHISPERER Many dog owners have asked, “Do all dogs need to go to an obedience class?” From my view point, not all dogs need an obedience class. I feel the owners need the class more to understand why their dog acts and behave the way they do.

Dogs are “pack animals”, they need a leader in the pack. Your dog will do his best to lead you and everyone in your household, because your family is his pack.

Once you understand this pack mentality, you will be able to start training your dog to follow your leadership. (Like pulling you down the street on a leash; he feels he’s leading and you are following him.) This can be changed!!

quality of life on Kaua‘i by providing dog obedience training classes.

During the year, DFK offers two sets of obedience training classes, one held in the fall and one in the spring. There are four categories of training: Kindergarten Puppy and Novice Obedience are held on Saturdays at the Grove Farm Park in Puhi; Advanced Novice Obedience and Performance Novice Obedience are usually held in the evening at Kmart’s rear parking lot. Each hour-long class meets once a week for 10 weeks. Agility classes are offered once a week for eight weeks starting in June.

Registration for obedience classes are held on the second Saturday of February and August and classes start at the beginning of March and September.

For more information call the Dog Fanciers of Kaua‘i at 246-6889.

Some dogs are submissive and will follow you on a leash with no problem, but when others approaches the pack, they may snap at them or bark and growl to protect it’s pack.

These are a few problems we are able to help dog owners with at our ten week sessions at Dog Fanciers of Kauai.

Newton has over 40 years of experience training dogs for American Kennel Club trails and dog shows and is the main trainer of Dog Fancier’s of Kauai.

Dog Fanciers of Kaua‘i was founded in 1983 with the goal of improving the

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KAUKAU

KORNER

ALOHA ROAST PORK

Ingredients: 3-4 pounds pork butt/shoulder 1 onion, sliced 1 slice ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt fresh ground pepper 11 oz coconut water juice of half an orange

Instructions: On the bottom of a crock pot, layer the sliced onion and add the ginger. Place the pork on top.

In a small bowl combine the minced garlic, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rub into the pork.

Pour in the coconut water and orange juice.

Set the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is cooked through and falls to pieces.

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CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN MOCHI CAKE

Ingredients: 1 pound (16 oz box) mochiko 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup pumpkin 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep a pan with buttered parchment. (This isn’t necessary unless you want to lift it out to cut. Otherwise the batter can be poured right into the non-stick pan.)

In a bowl whisk together the mochiko, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Add the butter, evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla and stir well.

Pour 1/3 of the batter into a separate small bowl and add the 3/4 cup of pumpkin and stir until combined.

To the rest of the batter in the larger bowl, stir in the cocoa powder and the chocolate chips.

Pour all but 1 cup of the chocolate batter into the pan.

Spread evenly.

Add the pumpkin mixture on top of the chocolate batter, spreading evenly over the top.

Drop the remaining one cup of the chocolate mixture by spoonfuls on top of the pumpkin batter. To make the swirls use a butter knife and make figure 8s, swirling the pumpkin and spoonfuls of chocolate together.

Bake for 40-45 minutes depending on your oven, until done and tested with a toothpick. Let cool and cut into squares.

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The Clinic at Port Allen welcomes Dr. Murata

Keiki and their families as they grow from birth and develop into their teens.

In speaking with Dr. Murata, she shared The Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation Kauaʻi Region welcomes Alyssa M. Murata, MD, to our family of providers.

A graduate of the University of Texas Long School of Medicine at San Antonio, she completed her pediatric residency with the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and volunteered with numerous pediatric clinical programs domestically and internationally.

Over the years, Kauaʻi has become a favorite place for Dr. Murata as her husband has family roots here. These roots helped to shape a venture that would essentially benefit our island community. Dr. Murata and her husband are looking to build their foundation here while nurturing healthy provider/patient relationships with our island

“I chose to work in primary care pediatrics because I like to focus on preventative care and I love being able to build relationships with my patients and their families as we watch them grow.”

Dr. Murata will be practicing out of The Clinic at Port Allen in the Port Allen Marina Center. Should you need a pediatrician to care for your Keiki, stop in and see Dr. Murata today and trust in us to provide the very best care for your Keiki and your family.

Welcoming New Patients Alyssa M. Murata, MD

808-335-0579

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

4353 Waialo Rd., Port Allen Marina, `Ele`ele, HI 96705 Located in the Port Allen Marina www.kauai.hhsc.org

Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

It’s easy - and FREEAnnounce - to announce your baby’s arrival and have a wonderful Your Baby’s ! keepsake.

Email baby’s photo, name, date of birth and time, weight, parents’ names to: births@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com.

Callen Leina’ala Racca Born: May 6, 2019 at 2:20am Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. • Length: 19” Parents: Aren & Chauncie Racca Siblings: Hailee, Kianah & Kylah Racca

Bodhi Pomaika’i Brune Born: July 22, 2019 at 5:53pm Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. • Length: 20.75 inches Parents: Sam & Erna Brune Siblings: Cobi & Eddie

Hunter Lee Rachwal-Oyama Born September 30, 2019 at 4:53 PM Weight: 5 lbs. 1 oz. • Length: 18.5 inches Parent’s Names: Kodi Oyama & Jamie Rachwal

Jax Nathan Kealohaakahaku Remigio Born: May 28, 2019 at 5:50 am Weight: 7 lbs. 6.1 oz. • Length: 19.75 inches Parents: Shawn & Ashleigh Remigio Big Sister: Ayva Remigio

Miliani Keala’Maile Ka’Wahine Wahinoe Ching Born: October 4, 2019 Weight: 5 lbs. 6.6 ounces • Length: 18.5 Inches Proud Parents: Milikona Ching & aime Lee Puulei-Prem Big Brothers: Jory Bactad, Joshua Bactad & Kaimana Ching

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Kauai’s first 3D/4D LIVE Ultrasound NOW OPEN!

Pregnancy is an extraordinary time for women because for 9-months they are the sole provider of nutrients and protection for their growing baby. They can intimately bond and connect with them in ways that no one else can. Sometimes loved ones would also like to bond with, hear, and see the growing baby but they are unable to accompany the mother to her ultrasound appointment.

This can be hard for spouses, family members, and friends who would like to see the baby but were unable to.

To solve this problem, business owners Sharee “Peach” Alpeche and Zane Ramos opened Kauai’s first 3D/4D Ultrasound Studio.

Peach and Zane were born and raised on the island of Kauai and after working in the medical field and seeing a growing need for elective ultrasound services, they

MEET YOUR BABY TODAY!

decided to open Little Pea in the Pod. Peach takes care of the day to day operations and Zane does all the ultrasound scans. He is a registered and certified ultrasound technologist with over 12 years of diagnostic experience in a hospital setting.

If you are an expecting mother, the business provides more than just ultrasound scans. It is also a boutique that offers maternity wear, baby products, and children’s clothing. The boutique also makes it possible for craft vendors to showcase their locally made products. So, if you are looking for gifts please make sure to stop

by Little Pea in the Pod and support locally made products.

We are located across the street from the Lihue DMV in between Aloha Roasters and Boba Tea. We are open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All ultrasounds are by appointment only.

For more information call 808-378-4211 or visit our website at www.kauaiultrasound.com.

Free Fun Keiki Activities Baby Rhyme Time

Lihu'e Public Library Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., free.

For children ages 0-24 months. Includes stories, songs, rhymes.

All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

(241-3222)

Toddler Time

Princeville Public Library Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free.

Includes story reading with a related craft, as well as songs and fingerplays.

For children up to age 3. (826-4310)

Toddler Story Time

Lihu'e Public Library Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., free.

For children ages 3-5. Includes stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

(241-3222)

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Preschool Story Time

Koloa Public Library Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. free.

Keiki ages 3-5 years. (742-8455)

Keiki Story Time

Princeville Public Library, Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m., free.

Hear wondrous stories, sing songs and make crafts.

Program designed for keiki age 3 and older. (826-4310)

Keiki Story Time

Waimea Public Library, Thursdays 10:30 a.m., free.

Program designed for keiki age 0-5 years. (338-6848)

Toddler Tuesdays

Kukui Grove Center stage First and third Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-Noon, free.

Enjoy a fun musical show with Showtime Characters (kukuigrovecenter.com)

Story Time & Craft

Hanapepe Public Library Saturdays: November 16, December 21, and January 18, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free.

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Parent Support Group Kaua`i has a wonderful Parent Support Group that meets for two hours each month at Easter Seals in Lihue to provide support for parents of children of all ages who have any number of challenging behaviors and learning difficulties, including Autism, ADHD and various physical limitations.

One of the goals of the Parent Support Group is to help parents learn steps to get services their children need as they navigate resources in school and the community. A second goal is to provide a place for parents to support each other as they deal with the many everyday challenges they face with their children at school and at home.

Our monthly Parent Support meeting is scheduled on a Saturday morning and FREE childcare is provided by trained staff from Bayada and Aptitude. Usually one half the meeting is used for parent skills training on topics requested by our

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parents. We also focus on their IEP or 504 Plans, how to effectively participate in their school team meetings, and how to walk through the steps in these processes.

Trainers are volunteers from a variety of local and statewide agencies.

The second half of the meeting is set aside for parents to discuss their challenges and the strategies they have used. Additionally, parents may share names of professionals who have helped their family with tasks like getting assessments, working with their child in the classroom, and working with their child in the home after school.

This “talk story” time and “resource sharing” is often parents’ favorite part of the meetings! Parents feel they are not alone! They get to talk with other parents with similar daily challenges and struggles that often feel so overwhelming. Talking with other parents who truly understand the difficulties of their lives brings a little bit of peace to these parents. And parents can relax, knowing their child is being professionally cared for during the meeting.

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Keiki Winter Fun Programs

County of Kauai Winter Fun Online Registration Date: Wednesday December 4th 2019 Time: 8:00 a.m. https://www.kauairecreation.org/ Program Dates: December 23rd 2019 - January 3rd 2020 Ages: 5 - 11 years old Location: Lihue Neighborhood Centers and Kalaheo Elementary (Kato Gym) Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $50.

Contact: Bronson at bbcarvalho@kauai.gov or (808)241-4465

Mini and Jr Hoopster League Registration: Nov. 4 thru Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Lihue and Hanapepe NC and the Department of Parks and Recreation’s main office.

Age: Mini hoopster: Kindergarten - 1st grade Jr Hoopster: 2nd – 3rd grade Location: Chiefess Kamakahele, Middle School Fee: $25.00 Game Dates: January 11th, 18th 25th February 1st and 8th (All Saturdays) Contact: Bronson at bbcarvalho@kauai.gov or (808)241-4465

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Japanese Taiko Drumming Pre-Launch Free Class, Friday, December 6, 2019 St. Michael Church, Lihue 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Ages 2-4.

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Age 5 and up.

Winter/Spring Session begins on Friday, January 10th, 2020!

Opportunities for Student Taiko Recitals and Public Performances!

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Coed Boxing Lihue, (Kukui Grove) and Hanapepe Boys and Girls: Kindergarten thru 12th grade All Girls Boxing Kapaa Youth Center and Lihue (Kukui Grove) Kindergarten thru 12th grade North Shore Basketball (Registration starts January 2020, Games in Spring) Kilauea Gym Boys and Girls: Ages 5-12 Flag Football (Registration to begin January 2020, Games in Summer) Island Wide Boys and Girls:Kindergarten thru 12th grade Contact: Sergeant Lance Okasaki kpal@kauai.gov 808-241-1647 Visit www.kauaipal.org to register

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Attention: Teachers A new program called Landed can help you buy a home by providing you with a portion of your down payment (up to half or 10%, $120,000 max).

All DOE, UH, and Kamehameha Schools teachers and staff are eligible to apply.

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by Sarah Lyons School curriculum including science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has increased in popularity over the last few years as research has shown problem solving and critical thinking skills to be better developed when kids have participated in STEM projects in the classroom. However, some educators are suggesting that arts should be added to give kids a more well-rounded education.

This idea is called STEAM. (STEM + Arts = STEAM) Let’s take a look at both sides.

STEM The idea of STEM came from the need to change the way we educate kids so when they enter the job force they possess the skills needed for high demand jobs.

“Students need more in-depth knowledge of math and science, plus the ability to integrate and apply that knowledge to solve the challenges facing our nation.” (www. edweek.com) “Children who study STEM also develop a variety of skills that are essential for success: critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, communication, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, to name a few.”

Supporters of STEM say that projects promote kids’ artistic abilities because creativity and innovation must be used to come up with solutions to problems.

Therefore, they do not see the need to intentionally add the arts. STEM projects are already promoting creativity, communication, and writing skills. Simply taking a look around will show us that engineers are indeed a creative group as we witness the many marvels they have designed. Some educators believe that STEM should remain as it is and art should be supplemented separately in the classroom because it gives kids the opportunity for individual artistic expression vs. the team projects that are used in STEM.

STEAM Those that support the need for art to be added to STEM projects are including not just art, but also language arts, social studies, physical arts, fine arts, and music. All of these subjects would be represented by the “A” in STEAM. Supporters of STEAM are not suggesting that more time should be spent on art and less on math and science, but that adding the artistic component will promote critical thinking, design, and other artistic talents in creative ways. This will make STEAM projects more flexible and fun, which will appeal to a wider variety of children with different interests and strengths.

STEAM is a relatively new idea and educators are not sure what adding arts to science, technology, engineering, and math looks like in a classroom setting. As we move forward, one thing remains constant - we want to give kids the lifelong skills they need to be successful both in school and the workforce. Our world has changed significantly in the last thirty years and we need to adjust accordingly to keep kids engaged in the classroom and prepared for the future.

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Step 2: OUTLININGNext outline the A’o adding details at this stage.

Step 3: SHADING and COLORINGFinally color the A’o using crayons or colored pencils. Tada!

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

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Hannah Pearson Age 12, Grade 7 Olelo School

Hope Viohl Age 13, Grade 8 Olelo School

Isabelle Mickelson Age 13, Grade 8 Olelo School

Jax Ragsac Age 9, Grade 5 Olelo School

Mahana Alameda Age 12, Grade 6 Olelo School

Max Banasihan Age 8, Grade 3 Olelo School

Mckayla Banasihan Age 11, Grade 6 Olelo School

Ryder Ragsac Age 9, Grade 5 Olelo School

Sadie Holt Age 8. Grade 3 Olelo School

Tilitha James Age 9, Grade 4 Olelo School

Xyleiah Valdez Age 9. Grade 5 Olelo School

Alana Evers Age 11, Grade 6 Kilauea School

Anika Singh, Age 7, Grade 2 Alakai o Kauai School

Ezekiel Tuers Age 7, Grade 2 Island School

Isla Graham Age 5, Kindergarten Home School

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Kendrick Mangayayam Age 5 Kekaha Elementary School

Kiley Parkinson Age 10, Grade 5 Kapaa elementary School

Koa Baldwin, Age 5, Kindergarten Kapaa Elementary

Leila Scamen, Age 4 Keiki Montessori of Kaua’i

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Some of our favorite books for your family.

Christmas Parade

By Sandra Boynton Ages 3 to 6 Keiki can march around the room and pretend to play instruments as grownups read aloud this book, featuring music-loving animals at a Christmas parade. They’ll spot mice on piccolos, a cow on a saxophone, a dainty bird with a giant tuba and other silly characters by Sandra Boynton

A Snowy Day in Bugland!

By David A. Carter Ages 6 and 7 Written in large and easy-to-read text, beginning readers can follow Snowflake Bug, Ice Skating Bug and Bitsy Bee as they brave chilly weather. This is the holiday-themed edition of David A. Carter’s popular “Bugs” series.

A Boy Called Christmas

By Matt Haig Ages 8 to 10 Nikolas— who would become Santa Claus later in life—is a Finnish tween who heads to the North Pole to save his father, a widower who suddenly disappears. En route, Nikolas encounters naughty trolls, scowling reindeer and angry elves who lock him up in a tower. Can Nikolas’ sunny optimism thaw the hearts of his captors?

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

By Karina Yan Glaser Ages 7 to 12 Days before Christmas, the Vanderbeeker family learns that its curmudgeonly landlord, Mr. Beiderman, will not renew its lease on the Harlem apartment. The five siblings—who have special talents—band together to change his mind. When the kids realize that the man’s anger stems from tragedy, the family demonstrates compassion and tolerance.

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Pink Eye: 5 Common Questions from Parents

By Punzal Vision Dr. Joel E. Punzal, OD

Q: How do I know it is pink eye?

A: Common symptoms include increased tearing, redness, discharge, burning, scratchiness, and a foreign body sensation.

Q: Is pink eye caused by a virus or by bacteria?

A: Both- pink eye can be associated with other symptoms like sore throat and a runny nose. Â Q: Is pink eye contagious?

A: Yes, pink eye is spread via hand-to-eye contact or by handling contaminated objects.

Q: Should I first see my primary care provider or Urgent Care if I think I have pink eye?

A: We recommend contacting us directly for eye ailments as the testing equipment and treatment is specialized.

Q: What can I do to prevent pink eye?

A: Frequent hand washing, avoiding touching your eyes, replacing cosmetic applicators regularly, and changing out pillowcases and towels often are some ways to prevent the development and spread of pink eye.

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Could Your Child’s Reading Difficulty be Dyslexia?

Children learn to read at their own pace but if your child is struggling to make significant progress as compared to their peers, it may be possible they have a reading disability called dyslexia. According to Mayo Clinic, “Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how to relate to letters and words. Dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language” (www.mayoclinic.org)

Symptoms of dyslexia may include: • Speech delay, trouble learning words, problems forming words correctly or reversing sounds or words that sound alike • Reading well below the expected level for age, difficulty with spelling, difficulty reading aloud • Trouble remembering sequences or identifying rhyming words, reversing letters or numbers • Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that invoice reading and writing or avoiding these activities.

People who struggle with dyslexia have normal intelligence and can succeed in school and careers with proper tutoring and support. So how do you go about helping your child succeed?

At school: • Ask for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan. In most states, schools are required to provide specialized support for kids diagnosed with dyslexia. Talk to your child’s teachers about setting up a meeting with educators to help your child be successful at school.

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• Keep in contact with your child’s teacher. If parents and teachers work together, it is easier to support your child through the challenges they may be facing when it comes to homework and school. Check in often with your child’s teacher regularly and encourage them to reach out if the interventions put in place don’t seem to be helping your child make adequate growth.

At home: • Consider tutoring. Individual help from a tutor can really give your child a boost in their reading skills because it can be tailored to your child’s needs and learning style.

• Early intervention has been proven to help kids struggling with dyslexia.

As soon as you notice a problem, talk to your child’s doctor.

By Sarah Lyons • Encourage reading. Take turns reading aloud to your child, model good reading habits, and add reading to everyday activities (cooking, games, or instructions).

Turn off electronics and add reading time of your day.

Be supportive • Encourage your child’s efforts and be supportive of them as they work through challenges.

• Talk to them about what they are struggling with and discuss ideas that will help solve problems they may be facing.

If you believe your child may have dyslexia, talk to your doctor about testing, resources, and support. There is no single test that can determine if your child has dyslexia. Your doctor may use a combination of questionnaires, medical history, psychological evaluations, and academic testing to determine if your child has dyslexia.

Early intervention and a good partnership between parents and teachers are key to helping kids feel confident and successful in school and in future careers.

• Join a support group or see a counselor. Having people around you that understand what you are going through and offer support can be a big help as your learn how to be a support your child.

• Support learning at home.

Provide a clean, organized, and quiet place to study and offer help as needed.

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Ways To Give Back

As A Family

Tis the season of giving, so give back a little love, hope, and promise to those in need this season. These venues are perfect for all ages and help you connect directly with our community.

Getting Started When thinking of a service project, start close to home. Ask your kids if they can think of a need in their community. Talk about the different places you go to as a family like the library, your children’s school, or the local park, and discuss if there’s anything to be done as a family to make the place better for everyone.

Check with your church about an existing service project that your kids could join; seeing other familiar members of the community work together to help the needy is a great way to model community service.

Check with the charity about donation guidelines. Charities working with children usually prefer new, unwrapped toys due to safety issues.

Keep the project simple to ensure that your family follows through successfully.

Buying a bag of groceries for a food pantry is an easy project to do.

Create a visual display for the project for daily encouragement. For example, collecting pennies for the animal shelter?

Put the coin jar in a place where your kids will see it every day. Set goals by marking lines to reach on the jar.

Service Projects for Kauai Families Kauai Family Magzine has gathered together a select list of local charities and organizations in our community to help you and your family get started with a family service project.

• YWCA of Kauai • Hoola Lahui Hawaii 245-5959 240-0100 • Queen Liliuokalani • Kauai Economic Opportunity (KEO) Children’s Center (QLCC) 245-4077 245-1873 • Kauai Habitat for Humanity • Hale Ho`omalu & Nana’s House 335-0296 338-0252 • Kauai Community Cat Project • Agency for Elderly Affairs 634-4890 241-4470 • Kauai Humane Society • Kauai Hospice 632-0610 245-7277 • Kauai Independent Food Bank • Salvation Army 246-3809 245-7808 • Hawaii Food Bank • Easter Seals Kauai 482-2224 245-4132 • Legal Aid Society of Hawaii • Toys for Tots Kauai Office 639-0507 808-245-4728

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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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Building a Sustainable Kaua’i The ahupua‘a system of land management teaches us that water is sacred and essential to life. Grove Farm is committed to building a sustainable Kaua‘i and promoting island-enhancing initiatives. In order to have a sustainable island, water is an integral component.

For well over 150 years, Grove Farm has operated, maintained, and enhanced a series of legacy water infrastructure that serve the Kaua‘i community. Given the central location of the Grove Farm lands, this water infrastructure is critical to the island’s sustainability.

These legacy water systems that once served the sugar plantations remain vital to our present existence. In addition to providing water to our Kaua‘i’s many farmers and ranchers, these water systems provide drinking water to 20% of our island’s residents. It enables the generation of hydroelectricity and keeps Kaua‘i the “Garden Island” as the system provides non-potable water to areas such as the Kaua‘i Community College, Island School, Vidinha Soccer Fields, the Lihue Gateway Project, Kauai Police Department, and many more! For these reasons, Grove Farm has continued to maintain these valuable water assets, such as reservoirs, streams, tunnels, and other water-related infrastructure.

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Tips To Save For A Down Payment

By Leah Ragsac, REALTOR (S)

Are you thinking about buying a new home? Although there are 100% financing options for home loans, in this competitive market you will want to have a strong down payment. If you are not sitting on a pile of cash, the idea of finding the money to pay the down payment might feel daunting. But there are simple ways to raise the cash needed to get into a new home.

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Ask For Help - Some loans allow you to use gift funds from relatives for the down payment. There are also local and state programs which offer down payment assistance and second loans.

Save – You may be paying a lot for rent, but typically you will pay more for a mortgage payment. Act as if you are paying a mortgage and start stashing away cash. Before you know it, you will have a large savings!

Buying a new home is a great way to add to your financial security. Building equity with a property is one way to build wealth while providing for you and your family. Finding the down payment might be easier than you think. If you are ready to explore home ownership, meet with a realtor and a lender and discuss your unique situation.

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Malama Your Mouth

By Michael Lutwin, DDS, Kalaheo Dental Group It’s holiday season on Kauai! Seems year for keiki (and you) to brush twice a day, for two minutes. like it was just summer and now keiki have trick-or-treat candy, Thanksgiving Be picky if it’s sticky! We love our pumpkin pies baking, and Christmas mochi, but starchy/sticky foods, even and New Year’s are right around dried fruits, hang longer on teeth the corner. A magical time of cause more cavities.

Malama your andWe’re year on Kauai, no doubt, not saying be a but the holidays can be mouth during Grinch, but limit these humbug for our ohana’s foods and choose healthy holiday time dental health. We snacks instead (hint: at Kalaheo Dental and all year long carrots = reindeer food!).

Group offer some tips because a healthy Drink water: Avoid for ensuring a healthy sodas, sports drinks and mouth means a juices with lots of sugar. holiday season.

healthy life! There’s plenty of sugar in Keep your routine: From everything else this season! family feasts to late night parades and fireworks, it’s easy to get Don’t forget the dentist! The holidays thrown off our regular routine. Add in can be a busy time, but if your ohana are holiday sweets, and this is perhaps the due for their teeth cleaning or need work done, don’t put it off. most important time of the

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Playoff

Tue. Tue/ Wed

1/21 or 1/22/20 Waimea VS Kapaa

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

TBA Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Kauai VS Island

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV oame ends

Sat.

1/25/20

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Island VS Waimea

Island School Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Tue.

1/28/20

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Kapaa VS Island

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Fri.

1/31/20

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

Island VS Kauai

Island School Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Tue.

2/4/20

Kauai VS Kapaa Waimea VS Island

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Fri.

2/7/20

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Island VS Kapaa

Island School Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Mon.

2/10/0120

Playoff

TBA

Tue.

2/11/20

Playoff

TBA

Wed.

2/12/20

Playoff

Wed. 2/26/20 Post-Season Meeting State Tournament Wed-Fri Feb. 19-21, 20 Host League: OIA

TBA Kauai HS Library Kaimuki/Kalani

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GIRLS BASKETBALL - 2019-2020 Day Date

Matchup

Site

Time

Wed.

11/6/19

Pre-Season Meetinq

Kauai HS Library

6:00 p.m.

Thur.

11/14/19

Kapaa VS Sacred Hearts

Kapaa HS Gym

7:00 p.m.

Fri.

11/15/19

Waimea VS Sacred Hearts

Waimea HS Gym

7:00 p.m.

Sat.

11/16/19

Kauai VS Sacred Hearts

Kauai HS Gym

4:00 p.m.

Mon.

12/2/19

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gvm

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Wed.

12/4/19

Kauai VS Kapaa

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Mon.

12/9/19

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Wed,

12/11/19

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Fri.

12/13/19

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Mon.

12/16/19

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Wed.

12/18/19

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Fri.

12/20/19

Kauai VS Kapaa

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Fri.

12/27/19

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Fri.

1/3/20

Playoff

TBA

Sat.

1/4/20

Playoff

TBA

Mon.

1/6/20

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Wed.

1/8/20

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Fri.

1/10/20

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Mon.

1/13/20

Kapaa VS Waimea

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Wed.

1/15/20

Kauai VS Kapaa

Kauai HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Fri.

1/17/20

Waimea VS Kauai

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends

Mon.

1/20/20

Waimea VS Kapaa

Waimea HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Wed.

1/22/20

Kapaa VS Kauai

Kapaa HS Gym

JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV qame ends JV 5:30, Varsity 20 minutes after JV game ends

Fri.

1/24/20

Kauai VS Waimea

Kauai HS Gym

Mon

1/27/20

Playoff

TBA

Tue

1/28/20

Playoff

TBA

Wed.

1/29/20

Playoff

TBA

State Tournament Wed-Sat Feb. 5-8, 20

Host: BIIF, Hilo Civic

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11/6/19

Matchup Pre-Season Meetinq

Site Kauai HS Library

Time 6:00 p.m.

Fri.

11/15/19

Pre-Season Games

Vidinha Stadium

Kaoaa VS Hilo HS (Var. Girls) 4:00 p.m.

Sat.

11/16/19

Pre-Season Games

Vidinha Stadium

Kauai VS Hilo HS (Var. Girls) 10:00 a.m.

Pre-Season Games

Hanapepe Stadium

Waimea VS Hilo HS (Var.) 4:00 p.m.

Sun.

11/17/19

Pre-Season Games

Island School

Island VS Hilo HS (Var. Girls) 10:00 a.m.

Sat.

12/7/19

Kaoaa VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 10:00, Vars. Girls 11:45

Island VS Kauai

Island School

Var. Girls 10:00

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Girls 4:00

Wed.

12/11/19

Kauai VS Kapaa Waimea VS Island

Hanapepe Stadium

Var. Girls 4:00

Thur.

12/12/19

Kauai VS Kapaa

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 4:00

Sat.

12/14/19

Waimea VS Kauai

Hanapepe Stadium

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

Island VS Kapaa

Island School

Var. Boys 10:00, Var. Girls 12:00

Hanapepe Stadium

Var. Boys 5:00, Var. Girls 7:00

Wed.

12/18/19

Waimea VS Kapaa Kauai VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Boys 5:00, Var. Girls 7:00

Thur.

12/19/19

Waimea VS Kapaa

Hanapepe Stadium

JV Boys 5:00, JV Girls 6:45

Sat.

12/21/19

Kapaa VS Kauai

Vidinha Stadium

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

Island VS Waimea

Island School

Var. Boys 10:00, Var. Girls 12:00

Vidinha Stadium

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

Sat.

1/4/2020

Kauai VS Waimea Kapaa VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Boys 5:30, Var. Girls 7:30

Wed.

1/8/2020

Waimea VS Kapaa

Hanapepe Stadium

Var. Girls 5:00, Var. Boys 7:00

Kauai VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Girls 5:00, Var. Boys 7:00

Thur.

1/9/2020

Waimea VS Kapaa

Hanapepe Stadium

JV Girls 5:00, JV Boys 6:45

Sat.

1/11/2020

Kapaa VS Kauai

Vidinha Stadium

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

Island VS Waimea

Island School

Var. Girls 10:00, Var. Boys 12:00

Kapaa VS Island

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Girls 5:00, Var. Boys 7:00

Tue.

1/14/2020

Wed.

1/15/2020

Kauai VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Girls 5:00, Var. Boys 7:00

Thur.

1/16/2020

Kauai VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls, 5:00, JV Boys 6:45

Sat.

1/18/2020

Kapaa VS Waimea

Vidinha Stadium

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

Island VS Kauai

Island School

Var. Girls 10:00, Var. Bovs 12:00

Vidinha Stadium

Var. Girls 5:00, Var. Boys 7:00

Wed.

1/22/2020

Kauai VS Kapaa Waimea VS Island

Hanapepe Stadium

Var. Girls 5:00, Var. Boys 7:00

Thur.

1/23/2020

Kauai VS Kapaa

Vidinha Stadium

JV Girls 5:00, JV Boys 6:45

Sat.

1/25/2020

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

Var. Girls 10:00, Var. Boys 12:00

Vidinha Stadium

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

Wed.

1/29/2020

Kapaa VS Waimea Island VS Kauai

Island School

Var. Boys 4:00

Sat.

2/1/2020

Kauai VS Kapaa

Vidinha Stadium

JV Boys 10:00, Var. Boys 11:45

Waimea VS Island

Hanapepe Stadium

Var. Boys 10:00

Mon.

1/27/2020

Girls Playoffs

Tue.

1/28/2020

Girls Playoffs

Wed.

1/29/2020

Girls Playoffs

Mon.

2/3/2020

Boys Playoffs

Tue.

2/4/2020

Boys Playoffs

Wed. 2/5/2020 Boys Playoffs State Tournament Girls Wed. - Sat. Feb. 5-8, 2020 Boys

Thur. - Sat. Feb. 13-15, 2020

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SWIMMING - 2019-2020 Day

Date

Wed.

11/6/19

Pre-Season Meeting

Matchup

Kauai HS Library

6:00 p.m.

Sat.

1/4/2020

Qualifyinq Meet -

YMCA Pool/Kapaa

10:00 a.m.

Sat. Sat.

1/11/2020 1/18/2020

Qualifying Meet Qualifyinq Meet -

YMCA Pool/Waimea YMCA Pool/Island

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Sat. Sat.

1/25/2020 2/1/2020

Qualifying Meet KIF Championship

YMCA Pool/Kauai YMCA Pool/All Schools

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Kauai HS Library

5:00 p.m.

Wed. 2/26/2020 Post-Season Meetinq State Tournament Feb. 14-15, 2020 MIL, Kihei Aquatics Complex

Site

Time

CANOE PADDLING - 2019-20 Day

Date

Sat.

12/14/19

Week 1 - JV 2 mi.N 4 mi.

Matchup

Wailua River

Site

9:00 a.m.

Time

Sat.

12/21/19

Week 2 - JV 2 miN 4 mi.

Wailua River

9:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/4/2020

Week 3 - JV 2 mi.N 4 mi.

Wailua River

9:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/11/2020

Week 4 - (1/2 mile)

Wailua River

9:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/18/2020

Week 5 - (1/2 mile)

Wailua River

9:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/25/2020

KIF Championship - (1/2 mile)

Wailua River

9:00 a.m.

Mon.

1/21/19

Make up, if any cancellations

Wed.

2/26/2020

Post-Season Meetin

Kauai HS Library

5:00 p.m.

State Tournament Feb. 8, 2020 Keehi Lagoon

WRESTLING - 2019-20 Day

Date

Tue.

11/26/19

Matchup Weiqht Monitorinq

Site

Time

Kauai HS Gym

3:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.

i, 1 ,51J/29 30/19

Kapaa Pre Season Open/Clinic Kapaa HS

Tue.

12/3/19

Weiqht Monitorinq

Kauai HS Gym

3:30 p.m.

Tue.

12/17/19

Weight Monitoring

Kauai HS Gym

3:30 P.m.

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/11/2020

Tournament 1

Waimea HS Gym

Sat.

1/18/2020

KIF Duals

Waimea HS Gym

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

1/25/2020

Tournament 2

Kapaa HS Gym

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

2/1/2020

Tournament 3

Kauai HS Gym

10:00 a.m.

Sat.

2/8/2020

KIF Championships

Kauai HS Gym

10:00 a.m.

Wed.

2/26/2020

Post-Season Meetinq

Kauai HS Library

5:00 p.m.

State Tournament Wed.-Thur Feb. 19-20, 2020 Host: ILH Blaisdell Arena

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Lifeguard Coverage Holidays are quite a mix of “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” with “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you.” And for ocean safety advocates it’s a very anxious time of year. The winter swells are in, the vacationers are plentiful. This is a setup for what I’ll call a high danger rating.

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

Since this is a Family Magazine we’re going to do a bit of math. We have something called the danger rating equation that says Risk of danger = Degree of hazard x Number of people.

that number 10? Or 20? The point is, the higher the number, the higher the chance of trouble, i.e. of a terrible drowning taking place. There will be plenty of days when the danger rating will be high. And what makes the North Shore a special case in point is that the Kauai day itself might be a gorgeous one, but an Aleutian-generated large swell from a huge storm that happened a week ago thousands of miles away might be about to pummel our beaches. Surfer’s Paradise, inexperienced and un-informed swimmer’s potential disaster.

Breaking down this equation: There must be some beach in the Southern Ocean, such as on Elephant Island just off Antarctica itself, where the hazard is consistently 10 on a scale of 1-10. I.e.

Roaring wind and large surf and crazy currents most of the time. However, the number of beachgoers (brrrrr) is zero and my math teacher told me When you don’t that 10 x 0 = 0. I.e. the danger rating for that have those 2 words Elephant Island beach “Lifeguard coverage” is zero.

The South Shore equation breaks down a bit differently. For the most part the Holiday season water involved in the Our Kauai beaches’ conditions should danger ratings can be reasonably safe equation, obviously vary on a and there should day to day and place all bets are off. be plenty of days to place basis, and where the degree of there can be nice hazard might be as North Shore days in the winter when (for low as one or two. But, the beaches will example) Lumahai rivermouth beach be packed. So our equation might be 2 might have a hazard rating of 1-2. Moving x 8 = 16, and 16 is a pretty high number. to the 2nd half of our equation: Now that Fortunately the most packed South the road is open but with Ke’e parking Shore beach is the Poipu Beach Park quite restricted, there are way too many area (extending to the beach fronting the people frequenting this historically veryWaiohai), and we have good Lifeguard dangerous beach and we can maybe say coverage there. that the 2nd number in our equation is 5. So 2x5 = 10. But there will be plenty of I finally got to the key words: “Lifeguard days when the hazard rating will be 5 or coverage.” When you add that into the higher. Then our number becomes 5x5 = equation, the risk of danger plummets.

25. Or 8x5 = 40.

Not quite to zero unfortunately, because there are still variables such as swimmers’ I don’t have a cut-off in mind where I pre-existing medical conditions (and can say, for example, that any danger others) and I’ve seen situations where rating number over 5 = red alert. Or is the world’s best Lifeguards did their

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job perfectly but a distressed swimmer/ snorkeler still succumbed. NOTE: Very often the Lifeguard’s best skill is convincing people to stay out of the water, but they aren’t cops and they can’t force you to stay out if you’re determined to not heed their advice.

When you don’t have those 2 words “Lifeguard coverage” involved in the equation, all bets are off. Kauai lives with this brutal challenge of having 9 guarded beaches and maybe 60 unguarded ones. We love to say “Please swim at a Lifeguarded beach” but it isn’t gonna happen a lot of the time.

Polihale. Hanakapiai. Shipwrecks. Larsens.

Donkeys. On and on and on. We pay a severe price for this.

one concierge, or waiter or supermarket cashier or shop-keeper , tells someone “Today isn’t a day to swim on the North Shore” — He or she may have saved a life and a family right then and there.

And conversely, if an idiot tells someone “Queens Bath is awesome” — He or she might be sending someone to their death. This is where we all come in.

Each one of us might have a prevention opportunity to save a life today. And each one of us might need to do a better job of seeking out such an opportunity, today. Myself, I try hard at this but I can try harder and I can do better. I like that saying that “Aloha begins with me” and we can tweak it to say “Our people’s safety begins with me.”

Other forces can affect our equation.

A huge one is prevention/education. If

Here’s to a Happy and Safe Holiday season.

LIFEGUARDED BEACHES Haena Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Haena

Kealia Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Kapa`a

Hanalei Pavillion. . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Hanalei

Lydgate Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eastside, Wailua

Hanalei Bay Pine Trees . . . . . Northshore, Hanalei

Poipu Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southshore, Poipu

Kee Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Haena

Salt Pond Beach . . . . . . . . . . .Westside, Hanapepe

Anahola Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Anahola

Kekaha Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westside, Kekaha

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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

Score the Win Against Vaping: You are the MVP! Recent headlines exposed vaping as the primary cause of recent lung-related health emergencies and unintended deaths across the nation. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continuing to investigate. Most people want to know; what can I do to protect myself and my family from lung injury, hospitalization or death? The answer: don’t vape. What is Vaping? Vaping is the act of using electronic smoking devices (ESD) to heat a liquid chemical compound (e-liquid) producing an aerosol. ESDs are also referred to as vapes, e-cigarettes, pens, tanks, mods or Juuls. ESD manufacturers claim that the devices were created to help adults addicted to combustible cigarettes, but many of the hospitalized ESD-users reported no previous use of combustible tobacco.

As of September of this year the CDC is aware of 805 lung injury cases reported from 46 states and 1 U.S. territory. According to the CDC, of the patients admitted with ESD-related hospitalizations, 62% are 18 to 34 years

old; and 16% are under 18 years. Patients had considerable lung damage and doctors continue to investigate the impact of chemical exposure from vaping.

Vaping is so new to medical professionals that they are unable to determine the recovery process or long-term effects from these illnesses. According to CDC, patients reported a gradual progression of symptoms, including difficulty breathing and/or chest pains before hospitalization. Some cases reported gastrointestinal illness including vomiting and diarrhea, or other symptoms such as fever or fatigue. If you vape and experience any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider.

It is important to discuss vaping with your family, especially your children. The best protection from unintended lung harm is to simply say NO to vape products.

Remember, you are the MVP and can help spread the word on the vaping.

For more information on tobacco or vaping, visit: hiphi.org/tobacco

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Score the Win Against Vaping: You are the MVP! Recent headlines exposed vaping as the primary cause of recent lung-related health emergencies and unintended deaths across the nation. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continuing to investigate. Most people want to know; what can I do to protect myself and my family from lung injury, hospitalization or death? The answer: don’t vape. What is Vaping? Vaping is the act of using electronic smoking devices (ESD) to heat a liquid chemical compound (e-liquid) producing an aerosol. ESDs are also referred to as vapes, e-cigarettes, pens, tanks, mods or Juuls. ESD manufacturers claim that the devices were created to help adults addicted to combustible cigarettes, but many of the hospitalized ESD-users reported no previous use of combustible tobacco.

As of September of this year the CDC is aware of 805 lung injury cases reported from 46 states and 1 U.S. territory. According to the CDC, of the patients admitted with ESD-related hospitalizations, 62% are 18 to 34 years

old; and 16% are under 18 years. Patients had considerable lung damage and doctors continue to investigate the impact of chemical exposure from vaping.

Vaping is so new to medical professionals that they are unable to determine the recovery process or long-term effects from these illnesses. According to CDC, patients reported a gradual progression of symptoms, including difficulty breathing and/or chest pains before hospitalization. Some cases reported gastrointestinal illness including vomiting and diarrhea, or other symptoms such as fever or fatigue. If you vape and experience any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider.

It is important to discuss vaping with your family, especially your children. The best protection from unintended lung harm is to simply say NO to vape products.

Remember, you are the MVP and can help spread the word on the vaping.

For more information on tobacco or vaping, visit: hiphi.org/tobacco

Holiday 2019

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Now open at Kaua‘i Village Shopping Center in Kapa‘a.

A healthier Kaua‘i is here with a new Kapa‘a Clinic.

Bringing expanded services to more patients, the new Kaua‘i Medical Clinic features a larger staff and four times the space of the previous clinic. Located at Kaua‘i Village Shopping Center in Kapa‘a, the clinic provides Family Practice (which includes pediatric patients), visiting OB-GYN specialists and visiting cardiologists.

Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call 8223431or visit WilcoxHealth.org/PCP. #HealthierHawaii Kaua‘i Medical Clinic I 4-831 Kuhio Highway, suite #332 I Kapa‘a, HI 96746 I 822-3431