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I have my occasional swells of idealism and then, like most people, I revert to form. Still, I think it’s just fine to be writing this note through the clarifying lens of someone who feels a bit more conscious of her mortality than she usually does. It makes me wonder, what do I want to do as a parent, and a publisher that I’m not already doing? Or what can I be doing better?

August is a busy month for parents as they help their children transition into the routines of fall, and this issue tries to help with a whopping guide to enrichment and activity classes for children of all ages, lots of back-toschool safety, health and educational tips, and a trove of good ideas for family fun.

But I hope you’ll rummage through this issue with a very selective eye. I worry that, as a parenting generation, we spend too much time trying to improve our children and not enough just enjoying them. There, I said it.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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HALE OPIO KAUAI Connects Island Youth to SUCCESS!

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FALL FAMILY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Fun for the Whole Family!

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5 STRATEGIES TO RAISE MORAL, KIND CHILDREN Are You Raising Kind Kids?

KAUAI KUPUNA A Home Away From Home

Cover Kids Search

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KAUAI PETS Keeping the Love of Ag Alive For Generations

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

I hope you all had an enjoyable summer break and feel ready and rejuvenated for the ‘Back to School’ season!

This can be a hectic time for families as we transition back to our early-morning routines to get our families up and out the door and on the road!

This is when it’s most important to practice safe and defensive driving. Be mindful of children walking or biking to school, stay alert for those driving recklessly, and please, stay off your cell phones while driving!

Let’s get our keiki back to school safely! Look for more safety tips in this issue.

Mahalo to Kaua’i Family Magazine for continuing to be an important resource for our families.

Best wishes for a safe and successful school year!

Aloha Pumehana,

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

Aloha, Welcome back from our summer break as we open the new SY 2015-16 School Year!

I am excited to meet the challenges of the new school year as we embark on our mission that the Kaua`i Complex Area empowers and guides schools to inspire and educate children to become adaptive, innovative, contributing members of their community. To attain our mission, TOGETHER we must continue to implement our Six Priority Strategies; Formative Instruction/ Data Teams, Common Core State Standards, Comprehensive Student Support, Academic Review Teams, Induction and Mentoring, and the Educator Effectiveness System.

We must DO IT and DO IT WELL! Our collective mission of supporting our schools in preparing students for their future is critical and we must continue to revisit what the data and other evidence is informing us about our efforts. This is non-negotiable. “All Students Can Learn” is not just a cliché but our “moral Imperative”. This is what should be driving and motivating us daily. I pledge my commitment and dedication to this mission for our children of Kauai. I ask your continued support and assistance to our Kauai Complex Area schools in our endeavors in providing the best education to our Kauai families and community. “We Care for and We Prepare ALL Students for Careers, College, and Citizenship in the 21st Century” Lastly, Mahalo to Kauai Family Magazine for their continued support to our families by sharing valuable information and resources.

“Together We Can!”

William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

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Here Comes The SOUTHSIDE SPORTS CENTER! Sports enthusiasts of all varieties are eagerly awaiting the opening of Kauai Christian Fellowship new community sports center in Koloa this September.

The massive structure created by donations and many hours of volunteer labor will have a college regulation basketball court that can be repurposed for volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, dodge ball and even the newest craze; pickle ball.

In addition one wing of the site is a FEMA approved hurricane shelter while the other hosts an expanded youth room to help with the church’s exploding population of teenagers.

The Crossfit Company has even helped to set up a facility where young people can participate free of charge.

Building the gym wasn’t always easy.

According to Ira Mc Roberts, the building coordinator, things went over budget in many areas but folks stepped up to help with the cost overruns via donations and cutting labor and material costs.

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active, make new friends and develop sportsmanship” said Rick Bundschuh, one of the church Pastors, and he added, “We understand that keeping healthy physically and enjoying social interaction with others are important needs people have…and if folks decide to strengthen the spiritual part of their lives, well we are here for that too.”

To help cover all those bases the church has hired a full time “Sports Pastor” whose job will be to manage the various groups using the sports center as well as to create new leagues.

The church plans a grand opening of the Sports Center and the Crossfit room for the public on Sunday afternoon, September 20th from 3pm-7pm that will include, music, giveaways, games, a waterslide, food and a special performance by The Skit Guys.

For more information: www.kauaichristian.com

Halloween Events Kaua`i Family Magazine wishes all our keiki a fun and safe Halloween night.

Freaky Fridays in October

Haunted House, Games, Performances Fridays, 5pm-9pm Kukui Grove Center

Kukui Grove’s Halloween Festival

October 31st starting at 4:30pm

Wilcox Health Halloween Babies Parade October 30th at Wilcox Hospital 12 noon

Kauai Mini Golf Goulish Golf October 31st Haunted gardens, music and free treats.

Na’Aina Kai Halloween Event

Saturday October 17th.

From 4pm-7pm Na `Aina Kai Botanical Gardens 828-0575

Kings Chapel, Eleele Pumpkin Patch

A family-friendly alternative to trick-or-treating Pastor Steve 335-6845

Lihue Missionary Church Family Fun Night

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lori 652-5204

The Kaua`i Japanese Cultural Society Presents

FAIR AUGUST 13-16, 2015 VIDINHA STADIUM

Four Days of Food, Farming, Family & Fun! Farm Fair 1/4 HMSA Happy Healthy Keiki Parade Keiki Olympics • Keiki Talent Contest New Carnival Rides • 4H Petting Zoo Games and More Keiki Fun!

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Kaua`i Memorial Hall • Free Admission Coming from California, an Awa Odori Group, Okinawan Karate, a Shin Buyo Dancer, Nancy Hayata, from Oahu JCCH, dancers Derrick Iwata, Sherri Tamura & others.

• Kimono Dressing by appt.

• Food, Entertainment, Cultural Activities For more information:

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For full schedule of entertainment and keiki activities, visit

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Dance & Performing Arts

Healthcare Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Aloha Dance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Stay at Home Healthcare. . . . . . . . 18

Jack in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home . . . . . 18

Jamba Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Education & Schools

George Kanna, DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Napa Auto Parts, Pacific Service and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

St. Theresa School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Mary Navarro, MA, LMFT. . . . . . . . 34

Oceanic Time Warner. . . . . . . . . . . 43

Island School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Kauai Restorations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Olelo Christian Academy . . . . . . . . 54

Regency at Puakea Retirement and Assisted Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hawaii Technology Academy . . . . . 60

McKenna Recovery Center. . . . . . . 75

Kahili Adventist Preschool . . . . . . . 54

Crane Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

St. Catherine’s School . . . . . . . . . . 59 Kamehameha Schools. . . . . . . . . . 60

Parties

Kawaikini School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . 64

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. . . . 17

The Smile Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Hale `Opio Kaua`i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Festivals and Events

Hawaii Dairy Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pets Bark Bark BackYard. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 The Salty Dog Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Pegasus Veterinary Clinic. . . . . . . . 71

Resources

Financial

Kauai Farm Bureau Fair. . . . . . . . . . 9

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative . . . . 2

Kauai Community Federal Credit Union. . 3

Matsuri Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hui Ho’omalu Partners in Development. . . . . . . . 34

Sports, Camps and Fitness

Real Estate

Au’rai Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Aloha Island Properties . . . . . . . . . 43

County of Kauai Department of Water. . . . . . . . . . . 35

Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . . .

Swim Kauai Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . 16

Media

YWCA Girlz Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Kauai’s FM97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

KPALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

H.Hawaii Media 99.9 Rooster Country, Island 98.9, Jams, 98.1. . . . . . . . . 74

Boys and Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kauai Humane Society Critter Camp. . . 16

Photography and Videography

County of Kauai Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 County of Kauai Parks and Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . 22 County of Kauai Office of the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 County of Kauai Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Health & Medical

Rhye’s Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Aloha Pediatrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Smile Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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

Kauai Adult Day Health Care Center. 23

Retail & Shopping

County of Kauai Department of Education. . . . . . . . . 6

Malama Pono Health Services . . . . 61

Kauai Servco Toyota. . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Garden Isle Rehabilitation &

Deja Vu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Hawaii Sports and Balance Center . . 49

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County of Kauai Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Look how easy these bar desserts are to prepare.

The bars are actually constructed in reverse, with the topping going on top of the filling at the time of baking. Then, when everything has baked together, you invert the pan onto a cutting board.The “topping” ends up becoming the crust.

Pumpkin Crunch (servings: One recipe makes a 9” x 13” pan, enough for about 36 bars, so these are great for a pot luck) (Recipe adapted from Jean Hee’s Best of the Best Hawai’i Recipes).

For the pumpkin bars, you will need: 1 can solid-packed pumpkin (29 oz.)

1 can evaporated milk (13 oz.)

1 cup sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Mix the pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon together. Line a 9” x 13” pan with parchment paper. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pan. The mixture will be on the runny side. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the nuts over the pumpkin mixture, and pack them in. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

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Hale `Opio

Connects Island Youth to

By Pam Woolway

Success

Hale `Opio Kaua`i Inc. has never shied away from hard work.

In August the non-profit celebrates 40 years nurturing Kaua`i youth through creative programing and services. This courageous organization continues to mine for gold in the island’s teenagers; and the scaffolding for all their good works rides sturdily upon the shoulders of education.

‘Today’s pace is a fast, instant, information filled, hightech world that is easy for our community to become distracted and disconnected.

Through all these years of service, some things have not changed at all: Our youth today still require a great deal of nurturance, guidance, protection, and above all, love.’

--Kathleen Ho, Cultural Arts Program Manager “The harder the work the more it meets our mission to enhance youth sense of belonging and increase self-awareness,” said Executive Director, LaVerne Bishop.

students and their parents in a climate of partnership so students graduate on time, engaged in learning, and ready for a career. Their target population is the student who’s off track in grades, attendance and behavior.

Waimea Canyon Middle School math educator, Shana Brown, spoke to the impact of the program on its participants.

“Many students come to middle school without a solid foundation in multiplication.

This makes it very difficult for those students to comprehend algebra, ratios, area, and the list goes on,” she wrote in an email.

Connect for Success addresses those skill deficits by providing on campus math and reading tutoring before and after school.

But the program is not just about academia.

“We offer many opportunities for students to socialize with other students who share the same struggles at school,” Brown continued. “Many bonds have been formed through fun luncheons, field trips and family nights. Students are rewarded for attendance at school, making gains and improvements, and staying out of trouble.”

Education is to Hale `Opio what taro is to Hawaiian Culture: the root of sustainability.

Parental involvement is crucial according to Bishop. Often student success in school hinges on bridging the gap between family and school.

One recent addition to their 20 services offered is a joint venture with Waimea Canyon Middle School, that launched three years ago. Connect for Success, funded by the Hawai`i Community Foundation, is a program engaging

Hale `Opio has grown from a successful Therapeutic Group Home, 1975-2009,

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“Let’s go to the family with the good news,” Bishop said. “How do you work with what’s working for the family and build on that, shine a light on that and value it?”

into an organization that’s developing programs to meet the diverse needs of today’s young people.

Their programs include service learning projects like Kaua`i Teen Court, to art and cultural explorations like the twelve-by-three foot tile mosaic of Queen Lili`uokalani’s arrival to Nawiliwili Bay, involving over 100 youth in its construction.

“Today’s pace is a fast, instant, information filled, high-tech world that is easy for our community to become distracted and disconnected,” wrote Cultural Arts Program manager, Kathleen Ho, in an email. “Through all these years of service,

some things have not changed at all: Our youth today still require a great deal of nurturance, guidance, protection, and above all, love.”

The bottom line according to Bishop is “our consummate dedication to kids education permeating all our programs.”

Cultural arts play a meaningful role in Hale `Opio Kaua`i’s mission to enhance a sense of belonging among the island’s youth.

20 Programs That Change Lives • Education • Prevention and Youth Empowerment • Diversion Services • Residential Treatment • In Community Therapy Learn more at haleopio.org.

Connect for Success, a program introduced to Waimea Canyon Middle School three years ago, engages students, teachers and parents in a climate of partnership. Visit haleopio.org for more information on this successful program.

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Fall Family Fun Festivals AUGUST Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair August 13th-16th At Vidinha Stadium Four days of family fun! Admission fee $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (65+), $2.00 for keiki 4-12, free for 3 & under. Kauaifarmfair.org for schedules Relay for Life of North Shore August 21st, 6pm at the field of Kaua‘i Christian Academy, Kilauea Agency of Elderly Affairs Super Garage Sale August 22nd Lihue Neighborhood Center 8:00am-12:00pm Walk to End Alzheimer’s August 29th, Registration 7am Walk starts at 8am at Kukui Grove

SEPTEMBER Kaua‘i Marathon Keiki Run September 6th Start 9:00am at the Grand Hyatt Kauai contact: TheKauaiMarathon.com Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon September 6th 6am-12pm.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Register at TheKauaiMarathon.com

Kauai Society of Artists September 19th-29th Art Kauai 2015, Kukui Grove Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival September 20th to 26th.

A seven-day event filled with Hawaiian culture and music maliefoundation.org Project Wet Festival, Make A Splash Day September 24th FREE at Pua Loke Arboretum.

A hands-on festival open to all fifth graders on Kaua‘i ktamaoka@kauaiwater.org Kaua‘i Pow Wow September 25th to 27th.

Free. 10am to 6pm at Kapa‘a Beach Park.

A cultural Native American celebration Matsuri Kauai September 26th 9am-3:00pm FREE at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall Kauai Japanese Cultural Society celebration

OCTOBER

Kupuna Family Bingo October 2nd Kukui Grove FREE, 6:30pm registration, Game: 7pm-8pm Lihu‘e Christian Church Bazaar October 3rd 9am to 11am at the LCC social hall. Local-style crafts, baked goods, sushi, quilts and more

& Events The Coconut Festival.

October 3rd & 4th 10am to 4pm at Kapa‘a Beach Park CJM Rodeo Invitational October 4th CJM Stables, Poipu Eo e Emalani i Alakai Festival.

October 10th 10am to 4pm At Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow An event honoring Queen Emma’s 1871 trek into Koke‘e Ken Da Vico Memorial Bike Ride October TBD Ride starts at 8am at Lydgate Park Call Jason Barth 821-2115 Princess Ka’iulani Keiki Festival October 17th Storybook Theater, Hanapepe 12:00pm-4:00pm Kauai Chocolate and Coffee Festival October 23 & 24 Hanapepe Town Festival of Stars and Flavors October 24th Waimea town

Brought to you by Kauai United Way’s Walk a Thon October 31st 7am-10am at Kukui Grove info@Kauaiunitedway.org

NOVEMBER Grove Farm Community Swap Meet November 7th 8am to 1pm at Grove Farm Puhi Park Free Admission.

Call 245-3678 for details.

Kaua‘i Veterans Day Parade November 7th Parade starts at 10am in Kapa‘a KIDS School Craft Carnival November 7th KIDS Preschool Kapaa Have your family or pets photo taken with Santa Paws November 7th & 8th Kauai Humane Society 10:00am4:00pm

Fall Festival Carnival October 24th & 25th 4pm-9pm at Kauai Christian Academy Kcaschool.org

Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run November 14th 6:30am to 11am at Anne Knudsen Park 5K, 10K, 10-mile runs and non-competitive 5K walk Register at www.active.com

Harvest Festival October 25th 3pm to 6pm Free at The Church at Koloa Pumpkin carving, obstacle course, games & ono food

Kapa‘a Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 6:45am-10am Kapa‘a Beach Park Informal 5k/10k fun walk, run, and bike ride. Visit KauaiPath.org

Fun Keiki Activities YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Fall Camp

Fall Critter Camp

Details: Critter Camp offers dog training; art and crafts; guest speakers; games; outdoor activities and socializing with shelter cats and dogs.

Date: October 5th-9th Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Ages: 7 – 12 years old.

Cost: Register for one day, multiple days, or the entire week. Cost per day is $30/per day. Cost for the week is $150.

Contact: Jonny Fisher 632-0610 ext. 103 Visit www.kauaihumane.org to download an application

Sponsor: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Hawaii Details: A high energy Christian Day Camp filled with games, songs, Bible lessons, activities and more!

Ages 5 to 12.

Dates/Times: October 5th - 9th, MondayFriday, 9am to 2pm.

Location: Kauai Christian Fellowship Church, Koloa Cost: FREE Please provide a sack lunch for your child.

Transportation can be arranged Contact: Mandie Gibson at (808) 631-7127 or mandie.gibson@cefhawaii.com

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

Age: Girls 11-15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information to call the numbers below for fall intercession.

Lihue/Waimea 245-2210 Kapaa 821-4406

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INSIDE: A Home Away From Home Celebrating Special Connections, Grandparents Moving Elderly Parents Into Your Home Senior Activities Photo of: Bruce Igawa with HKHH Staff Photo by: Rhye’s Photography

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home A Home Away from Home Hale Kupuna Heritage Home (Hale Kupuna) is located in Omao on the island of Kauai. This 84-bed facility provides skilled and intermediate (long-term) nursing care, rehabilitation services, respite services, and Hospice services. Staffed with experienced heath care personnel that genuinely care for and strive to build relationships with residents with trust and quality care, Hale Kupuna is one of a kind.

“I’m glad I came.”

“I’m happy here.”

Bruce Igawa, a 66-year-old male resident, speaks highly of Hale Kupuna. He has been a resident for only about 3 weeks and states, “I’m glad I came.” I’m happy here.”

Prior to deciding to relocate to Hale Kupuna, Bruce lived in Hanapepe with his brother and sister. He would catch the bus to Hale Kupuna’s sister facility Kauai Adult Day Health

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Center every day. Although Bruce is very independent, he needs a little extra care, which Hale Kupuna provides. Bruce describes Hale Kupuna by stating, “they treat us like adults” and that he feels safe and comfortable because is feels like family here. He also describes the staff by stating that they are “terrific” and he loves to socialize, especially with the staff.

Bruce also loves the food at Hale Kupuna

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Bruce describes Hale Kupuna by stating, “they treat us like adults” and that he feels safe and comfortable because is feels like family here. He also describes the staff by stating that they are “terrific” in the front row and enjoyed this funfilled experience. and reminds himself that although the food is good, he needs to watch his portions because of his age. Bruce also loves the fresh air and cool climate.

Today Hale Kupuna hosted a Bon dance

by Waimea Seniors and Taiko drumming performances as entertainment and family fun for the residents, family, and friends. Bruce glowed with excitement

Hale Kupuna continues to serve the elderly community and their families by allowing visitors to tour the facility if considering services with their establishment.

For a private tour or infomation, please call:

(808) 742-7591 info@halekupuna.com FALL 2015

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Senior Activities & Programs

Senior Fun Day This is an awesome event where seniors from all neighborhood centers throughout the island get together to play games, enjoy live entertainment, and build stronger relationships with each other.

Date: September 4th, 2015 Location: Lydgate

Healthy Aging & Wellness Programs Upcoming Events Aug 22

Agency on Elderly Affairs SUPER Garage Sale Lihue Neighborhood Center

Sept. 11

Elder Law Care Legal Aid Society of Hawaii Kaua’I War Memorial Convention Hall

Sept (TBA)

County of Kauai Health & Wellness Fair Kaua’i War Memorial Hall

Oct. 15

Part D Medicare Enrollment Na Keiki Aloha O Na Ohana Conference

Oct. 30

FHB PrimeTime Wellness Fair Kauai Beach Resort

For services or more information call 241-4470 or visit kauaiadrc.org

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Arts & Craft Food & Entertainment Fair

Every year, the seniors from all neighborhood centers throughout the island look forward to showing off all of their skills including: cooking, sewing, singing, dancing, and many others. This event is a great opportunity for our community to see and experience what our seniors can create.

Date: October 24th, 2015 Location: Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall

Ongoing

Senior Programs

Classes and activities are scheduled at community neighborhood centers throughout the island.

Some of the classes available include: art, aquatics, ukulele, hula, bonsai, cultural dances, exercise, hanafuda, weaving, quilting, line dance, sewing, crafts, and painting.

If you are interested in joining our senior program contact the Neighborhood Center closest to you.

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Celebrating Special Connections:

Grandparents are special. They offer sage advice, wisdom, and wonderful “listening ears.” Sometimes, especially when mom and dad aren’t around, they let their grandkids get away with things their parents won’t.

President Jimmy Carter recognized the importance of grandparents when he made Grandparents Day a national holiday in 1978. The holiday falls on the first Sunday after the Labor Day weekend, this year on September 13th.

Grandparents often give so much and expect so little in return, other than time and contact with their grandchildren. How can you and your children show love and appreciation for their grandparents? Here are some favorite family-tested ideas that celebrate and honor the important roles that grandparents and great-grandparents, play.

Photo Calendar The photo calendar is one of the most appreciated gifts.

they used to be. Single? A collage? What about a handmade frame with the picture?

Check out a craft store for endless inspirational ideas.

Sites like Shutterfly and Snapfish have easy-to-use templates in which you can include pictures of the grandchildren-with and without grandparents--artwork, pictures of drawings, poems, stories, and anything else that has been saved and can be uploaded as JPEGs. The only limitation is your imagination.

Consider purchasing a digital frame if you want to give the grandparents multiple pictures. The digital picture frame is easy to set up and use. The frame allows grandparents to view a revolving set of pictures that have been uploaded via a memory card, USB, or a wired or wireless connection to the home’s network.

Framed Pictures

B rag Book

With the digital age, hard copies of pictures aren’t shared and framed like

Grandparents love to brag on and share about their grandbabies, no matter what

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their ages. A brag book full of current pictures makes it easy.

Keep the brag books small, a size that can fits conveniently into grandma’s purse and can be readily shared. The smaller size is also much easier for hands that may not be as nimble as they used to be.

“Love ” Coupons These can be created with or without the help of the grandkids depending on their ages. These special and personal handmade coupons can be embellished with stickers, drawings, puffy paint, artwork, etc. The ideas are endless, but a few favorites are picnics in the park, library or reading time, and baking together. Allow the kids to lead on what they and their grandparents like to do.

The emphasis of our coupons is the gift of time to foster deeper connections and lasting memories.

Movie Night

Do the grandparents enjoy movies? How about a movie night and a sleepover, complete with popcorn and/or the grandparents’ favorite snacks?

Game Night Play board games and cards. Games teach kids fairness, patience, strategy, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Make sure the games will work well with and hold the interest of the ages of the grandkids and grandparents. For example, most ages can play Dizios, but this does not hold true of Bananagrams.

Grandparent Interview Help the kids create a list of open-ended questions to ask. The interview can be recorded. You can also dedicate a journal for this purpose, preferably created by the kids, something like “The Biography of ____________, My Grandpa.” If you opt for

the journal, the list of questions can be in the front pages.Sharing stories is bonding, grandchildren feel claimed by this sharing of the past. They also learn surprising and wonderful things about their grandparents and are able to see them as more than “just” grandparents. They learn to appreciate what their grandparents have experienced.

Sept. 13 2015 Appreciation Poster

Create a “Why we love...” poster. The kids can construct and decorate a poster small enough to fit somewhere visible on one of their grandparents’ wall. Again, leave the kids to their imaginations.

One thing fun is to include a hand-in-hand area, the child’s hand outlined in pencil, ink, paint, glitter glue, or puffy paint, inside the shape of the grandparent’s hand, also outlined in a contrasting color.

This can be added before or after the gift is given. Put a date next to the outlines.

The ideas to honor and celebrate grandparents are endless. Get the kids started early because they will spend a lot of time creating something special for these remarkable people in their lives.

And grandparents will appreciate knowing they matter and are loved.

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Moving Elderly Parents Into Your Home

By Caryn Sakahashi

The benefits and The benefits drawbacks of moving and drawbacks someone in with you

of moving someone in with you

If you decide to move a parent into your home, this arrangement can have many positives. But it’s not right for everyone and may have significant drawbacks. It may be cheaper than putting them in a nursing home or an assisted living facility but you could face challenges such as time, stress, fatigue, and strained relationships.

If they are still relatively healthy and independent, this may be the ideal time to move them in. They can become accustomed to their new surroundings and will initially require little care from you or other family members.

Even if an aging parent is just slowing down and there’s no specific illness such as Alzheimer’s or cancer to deal with, you still need to anticipate their future condition. Bringing them into your home as an interim solution is another solution. They may be able to live with you until their condition deteriorates to a point where they would need assisted living.

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Providing caring is a great way to give back some of the love, care, and nurturing they gave to you. But, be realistic about what you can and can’t do and know your limits and also consider your family, lifestyle and schedule.

Moving someone into your home can be a financial drain, but it can also have benefits such as pooling your resources together. If you’re receiving money from your family member, will your siblings agree with this, or will they object or resent it? Will your siblings help pay for the cost of care? Big financial issues often arise between families and should be discussed openly and honestly.

A parent who is in decent health may not require a lot of attention. But if they need a lot of help and supervision, you and your spouse will get less time together and your social lives may be put on hold. Make sure you’re both prepared for this sacrifice before moving someone into your home.

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‘‘ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVEN’T SEEN MY JELLY DONUTS?!’’

Doing a daily radio show can be hard work... especially without your jelly donuts.

Still Kauai’s 1st Radio Choice.

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

Here in Kauai, as summer turns to fall, the rainfall starts to pick up. And with rain comes mosquitos. We are lucky that here in Hawaii we don’t have mosquito-borne illnesses such as malaria or West Nile Virus. Our last major outbreak was in 2002 when Maui was hit with dengue fever.

Types of mosquito repellants: DEET - Most common commercial mosquito repellant, lasting 2-5 hrs based on concentration. Concentrations above 30% do not give any additional protection and are not recommended.

Picaridin - Another chemical repellant lasting 3-8 hrs with less reported skin irritation compared to DEET Citronella, Eucalyptus, Cedar Oils Considered safe and effective, but protection is usually less than 2 hrs.

Remember to reapply as needed!

NON-EFFECTIVE mosquito repellants: • Wristbands with chemical repellants • Garlic or vitamin B1 supplements • Ultrasonic devices

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Tips on usage: • Avoid using mosquito repellants on infants younger than 2 months • Only apply insect repellants on exposed skin and outer clothing • If using sprays, use in open areas to avoid inhalation • Use just enough repellant as directed; more doesn’t mean better!

• Wash the child’s skin with soap and water when returning indoors • For facial application, spray or apply to your hand first then rub it on the child’s face • Avoid application on cuts or wounds • Avoid products that combine DEET repellant with sunscreen; they tend to be less effective Other ways of avoiding mosquitos: • Clean up stagnant pools of water around the yard • Repair broken door and window screens • Dress your child in long pants and long sleeve shirts • Avoid bright colors, which can attract mosquitoes Despite all these tips, mosquito bites still do occur. As much as possible, avoid scratching! Scratching causes more histamine to be released and worsens the itching and swelling. Dirty fingers can also introduce bacteria into these areas. Calamine lotion provides some itch relief. Using an ice pack for short periods can also help. Natural treatments to relieve the itch include tea tree oil, honey, or aloe. If after a few days a mosquito bite exhibits signs of infection - swelling, redness, pain, and warmth – it may be time to see the doctor.

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Announce Your Babies Birth Keeping Our Babies Straight Photo of: Luna Makane’ole, 9 months old Photo by: Rhye’s PhotographyFALL 2015

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Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

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Baby Girl: Ciana Tiera Carbonel Geronimo Born: April 24, 2015 at 3:46 p.m.

Weight: 5 lbs., 6.4 oz. • Length: 18.25 inches Proud Parents: Teffany & Chester Geronimo Siblings: Chasen & Caylie

Baby Boy: Charles Bernard Vegas III Born: June 9, 2015 Weight: 7 lbs., 6.8 oz. • Length: 20 inches Proud Parents: Charles & Jasmine Vegas Jr Siblings: Britney, Shalyn and Tori

Baby Girl: Elania Moanikeala Kaleimakanahiwahiwaonapuanani Akemi Michiko Simone Ishii Born: April 22, 2015 at 3:47 a.m.

Weight: 9 lbs., 4.9 oz. • Length: 21 inches Proud Parents: Shane & Jaydene Ishii Siblings: Erika, Emma & Erielle

Baby Girl: Jeylah Faith Mieko Asuncion Born: January 28, 2015 at 6:15 p.m.

Weight: 5 lbs., 2.4 oz. • Length: 18 1/4 inches Proud Parents: Jason & Rachelle Asuncion Big Brothers: Chasen, Chestin, & Jeyvin

Baby Girl: Kailah Lena Feliciano Born: March 24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.

Weight: 6 lbs., 6.9 oz. • Length: 20 inches Parents: John & Krista Feliciano Big brother: Jairah

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Baby Girl: Maxine Alexis Johnston Born: March 24, 2015 at 8:08 a.m.

Weight: 7 lbs., 4.1 oz. • Length: 19 3/4 inches Proud Parents: Darius and Shai Siblings: Brandon and Cheska

Baby Boy: Kekanemekala Nicholas Taniguchi Butler Born: April 16, 2015 at 8:20 a.m.

Weight: 7 lbs., 11.9 oz. • Length: 21 1/4 inches Proud Parents: Tina Taniguchi and Billy Butler Siblings: Anali’a, Kamea, and Pi’i

Baby Girl: Morgen Brennecke Lo’ihi’aloha French Born: August 27, 2014 at 2:37 p.m.

Weight: 8 lbs., 0.4 oz.

Proud Parents: Joe and Kelly French

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Keeping Our Babies Straight

By Meynard Enriquez, PT, MPT Hawaii Sports & Balance Center

Have you ever noticed your baby’s head stuck turned to one side?

Do they have the tendency to look at objects on one side and ignore the other altogether? These are common signs associated with torticollis or “wryeneck,” a clinical symptom characterized by abnormal tilting and turning of the head seen in infants and toddlers.

Congenital Muscular Torticollis

What to do next?

Many conditions can cause torticollis including injury at birth, but also how we handle and care for our infants.

Things such as feeding consistently to one side, or crib position to one side of the bed can cause your baby to want to look in one direction creating tightness in muscles that lead to torticollis.

Make sure to follow up with your pediatrician when you notice any signs of torticollis in your child. In rare cases, torticollis can be caused by neurological problems, nerve or muscle damage.

Once your doctor rules out these causes they may send you to physical therapy.

In general, spending as much time on the baby’s tummy will help with stretching the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Bouncing on the yoga ball while sitting or on the tummy is also a good exercise to allow for active stretching of the neck.

Congenital muscular torticollis is associated with a contracture of a muscle called the sternocleidomastoid and is the most common cause of torticollis in infants. A study by Stellwagen showed that 16% of infants have torticollis.

Torticollis can lead to permanent deformities to the head and spine, and can contribute to other problems such as scoliosis, as well as developmental delays because of the tendency to only do movements to one side. Early diagnosis and intervention is important.

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Make modifications to feeding and positioning that encourage the child to rotate to the other side. Encourage the child to look the other way, even it means moving their crib.

If in doubt, please see your doctor or physical therapist. They can identify other exercises and modifications that will help get rid of CMT and keep your baby healthy and straight!

Taking Care of Babies

By Wilma Friesema

“One baby, developmentally delayed by six months, overcame his delays within two months under Priscilla’s care. In no time, he was rolling over, sitting up, and standing— all the developmental milestones for a child his age.”

Photo of: Priscilla and Victor Aguilar

“You have to be willing to lose a lot of sleep,” Priscilla Aguilar tells me when I ask about fostering infants. Priscilla has been on the fostering frontline for 15 years, and has taken care of many babies and toddlers. She definitely knows the ins and outs of caring for vulnerable keiki. As a stay-at-home, home-schooling, mother of five, she began fostering to help others in need.

Despite the sleep deprivation, fostering is gratifying, Priscilla says, because infants respond so quickly to tender loving care. Nearly all the babies she’s fostered had developmental needs; however, their fast developing brains overcame set backs at a remarkable rate. One baby, developmentally delayed by six months, overcame his delays within two months under Priscilla’s care. In no time, he was rolling over, sitting up, and standing— all the developmental milestones for a child his age.

Fostering infants is not about long-term relationships. Priscilla estimates 90% of the children under her care have been reunified with their parents or extended family. While saying good-bye to the babies can be difficult, knowing it is safe for them to go back to their families is also rewarding. On a personal level, Priscilla feels fostering gives her a deep appreciation and understanding of people and their circumstances.

She recommends fostering to anyone who wants to genuinely make a difference.

If you are interested in learning about fostering please call Hu Ho`omalu at:

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Fifth Grade Students Invited To Attend Water Education Festival On Sept. 24

By Kim Tamaoka, Kauai Department of Water

The Kauai Department of Water (DOW) is inviting all fifth grade classes to attend its 12th Annual Make a Splash with Project WET festival at the Pua Loke Arboretum on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.

The Make a Splash with Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) festival brings together parents, students, teachers, government resource agencies, and enthusiasts of all kinds for one main cause: to raise awareness about water – our most precious resource.

Students will have an opportunity to participate in dynamic hands-on activities, games and educational exhibits and learn

how this critical natural resource affects our everyday lives. Topics covered at this event will include water-dependent activities within agriculture, recreation, the local industry and our wildlife habitats.

Students will leave the event with a better perspective on how they can contribute to water’s wise use and protection.

There is no registration fee to attend this festival, but reservations are required for scheduling. Bus scholarships are also being offered again this year. To register a fifth grade class for this event, please call Kim Tamaoka at 245-5455 or email ktamaoka@kauaiwater.org.

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Strategies To Raise Moral Kind Children

By Amy Joyce and Richard Weissbourd

Are you raising kind kids?

1. Make caring

for others a priority.

Why? Parents tend to prioritize their

children’s happiness and achievements over their children’s concern for others.

But children need to learn to balance their needs with the needs of others, whether it’s passing the ball to a teammate or deciding to stand up for friend who is being bullied.

How? Children need to hear from parents that caring for others is a top priority. A big part of that is holding children to high ethical expectations, such as honoring their commitments, even if it makes them unhappy. For example, before kids quit a sports team, band, or a friendship, we should ask them to 36

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consider their obligations to the group or the friend and encourage them to work out problems before quitting.

Try this • Instead of saying to your kids: “The most important thing is that you’re happy,” say “The most important thing is that you’re kind.”

• Make sure that your older children always address others respectfully, even when they’re tired, distracted, or angry.

• Emphasize caring when you interact with other key adults in your children’s lives. For example, ask teachers whether your children are good community members at school.

2. Provide opportunities

for children to practice caring and gratitude

Why? It’s never too late to become a

good person, but it won’t happen on its own. Children need to practice caring for others and expressing gratitude for those who care for them and contribute to others’ lives. Studies show that people who are in the habit of expressing gratitude are more likely to be helpful, generous, compassionate, and forgiving— and they’re also more likely to be happy and healthy.

How? Learning to be caring is like learning to play a sport or an instrument.

Daily repetition—whether it’s a helping a friend with homework, pitching in around the house, or having a classroom job— make caring second nature and develop and hone youth’s caregiving capacities.

Learning gratitude similarly involves regularly practicing it.

• Make gratitude a daily ritual at dinnertime, bedtime, in the car, or on the subway. Express thanks for those who contribute to us and others in large and small ways.

“Children are not born simply good or bad and we should never give up on them. They need adults who will help them become caring, respectful, and responsible for their communities at every stage of their childhood,” Try this: • Don’t reward your child for every act of helpfulness, such as clearing the dinner table. We should expect our kids to help around the house, with siblings, and with neighbors and only reward uncommon acts of kindness.

• Talk to your child about caring and uncaring acts they see on television and about acts of justice and injustice they might witness or hear about in the news.

3. Expand your child’s circle of concern.

Why? Almost all children care about a

small circle of their families and friends.

Our challenge is help our children learn to care about someone outside that circle, such as the new kid in class, someone who doesn’t speak their language, the school custodian, or someone who lives in a distant country.

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Strategies To Raise Moral Kind Children, continued.

How? Children need to learn to zoom in, by listening closely and attending to those in their immediate circle, and to zoom out, by taking in the big picture and considering the many perspectives of the people they interact with daily, including those who are vulnerable. They also need to consider how their decisions, such as quitting a sports team or a band, can ripple out and harm various members of their communities. Especially in our more global world, children need to develop concern for people who live in very different cultures and communities than their own.

Try this: • Make sure your children are friendly and grateful with all the people in their daily lives, such as a bus driver or a waitress.

• Encourage children to care for those who are vulnerable. Give children some simple ideas for stepping into the “caring and courage zone,” like comforting a classmate who was teased.

• Use a newspaper or TV story to encourage your child to think about hardships faced by children in another country.

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4. Be a strong moral role model and mentor.

Why? Children learn ethical values

by watching the actions of adults they respect. They also learn values by thinking through ethical dilemmas with adults, e.g. “Should I invite a new neighbor to my birthday party when my best friend doesn’t like her?”

How? Being a moral role model and mentor means that we need to practice honesty, fairness, and caring ourselves.

But it doesn’t mean being perfect all the time. For our children to respect and trust us, we need to acknowledge our mistakes and flaws. We also need to respect children’s thinking and listen to their perspectives, demonstrating to them how we want them to engage others.

Try this: • Model caring for others by doing community service at least once a month. Even better, do this service with your child.

• Give your child an ethical dilemma at dinner or ask your child about dilemmas they’ve faced.

5. Guide children in managing destructive feelings.

Why? Often the ability to care for others is

overwhelmed by anger, shame, envy, or other negative feelings.

How? We need to teach children that all feelings are okay, but some ways of dealing with them are not helpful. Children need our help learning to cope with these feelings in productive ways.

Try this: Here’s a simple way to teach your kids to calm down: ask your child to stop, take a deep breath through the nose and exhale through the mouth, and count to five. Practice when your child is calm.

Then, when you see her getting upset, remind her about the steps and do them with her. After a while she’ll start to do it on her own so that she can express her feelings in a helpful and appropriate way.

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LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! 10 year old, Siena Agudong, is chasing her dreams and she is seeing them come true at a very young age. The Kauai resident has an established profile on the internet movie database (IMDB); she is represented by an agent and a manager in Los Angeles and has landed roles in nationally recognized TV shows.

Siena got her first break when she booked the recurring role on ABC’s Texas Ranger drama, “Killer Women”, which aired in 2014. The pilot was filmed in Austin, Texas and the series later filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Siena has since filmed projects for the kids’ channel, Nickelodeon, and has booked a recurring role on Tv Land’s upcoming new series “Teachers”. In 2013, Siena appeared in the Huffington Post’s “16 Adorable Child Stars of TV’s 2013-2014 Season” and was nominated

earlier this year for “Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 10 and Under” at the 2015 Young Artist Awards held in Studio City, California.

Siena‘s love of acting began when she enrolled in the Hawaii Children’s theatre, a local children’s theatre program that teaches drama activities, builds public speaking skills, acting and social skills. When Siena was 7 years old, she auditioned for the Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s Fall production of “Willy Wonka” where she was cast as an Oompa Loompa.

Soon after, Siena was cast as Ngana in the Hawaii Association of Performing Arts’ (“HAPA”) live dinner theatre production of “South Pacific”.

Besides television, Siena enjoys the flips and tumbling of parkour; she has performed in several local plays and has often been seen performing in front of an audience through her love of singing, dance and her drum solos. Siena lights up the stage with her contagious

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energy and her love for entertaining an audience.

So how do other aspiring young actors ascend from Kauai to Hollywood? If you ask Siena, she’ll tell you the secret is to get involved in as many local productions as possible to gain confidence, skills and experience and to always be working on your craft. Siena trains a lot through acting classes and coaching. You have to work really hard, always be prepared and never give up. In order to achieve, you have to believe. She feels very blessed for the opportunities that have come her way and is very grateful for the support she receives from her family.

Siena makes a lot of sacrifices to pursue her dreams, but the way she sees it, she “…loves every millisecond of it and couldn’t imagine it any other way”. She just loves the thrill of being in front of the camera. When asked about pursuing her dreams, Siena says,” If you don’t chase your dreams, you won’t catch them”. With Siena’s drive, determination and passion for acting, her family has no doubt that Siena will catch her dreams.

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Dental Trauma The three most common dental traumas that occur are:

By Dr. Stanwood H. Kanna George A. Kanna DDS, Inc.

Luxation: A tooth is loose or displaced but didn’t come out.

Contact your child’s dentist immediately.

You may try to gently hold or push the tooth into place, but if it difficult or painful, leave it alone. Do not try to pull it back down if it has been pushed in.

Use cold compresses to help minimize swelling if the lips or cheeks have been injured. Get to the dentist ASAP.

Avulsion: A tooth gets knocked out.

Contact your child’s dentist immediately.

If it’s a baby tooth, we do not recommend putting it back into the socket because that can damage the underlying permanent tooth. If it’s a permanent (adult) tooth, rinse it off in cool water being careful not to touch any part other than the crown (the white enamel – the part of the tooth that is visible in the mouth normally). Do NOT scrub the tooth or clean it with anything besides water. Gently place it back into the socket immediately. Hold the tooth in place with a clean gauze or wash cloth.

If you cannot put the tooth back into the socket, place it into a clean container with cold milk, saliva, or a pH balanced solution. Get to your dentist’s office ASAP. The sooner the tooth is placed back into the socket, the better the chances of saving it. If it’s after hours, call the emergency phone number or go to the ER. Time is critical in this situation.

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Chipped or Fractured teeth: Contact your child’s dentist.

Rinse the mouth with water and use cold compresses to help limit swelling, especially if their lips or cheeks have been injured. If you have the fractured portion of the tooth, put it into cold milk, water, or pH balanced solution and bring it with you to the dentist.

This piece may not be usable, but it’s better to have it just in case. It’s important to get to the dentist for an evaluation to help prevent infection, pain, or future need for dental treatment.

Dr. Stanwood H. Kanna George A. Kanna DDS, Inc. 808.335.5554

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sttheresakauai.com St. Theresa School Receives National STEM Grant St. Theresa School in Kekaha, recently received a national STEM grant to train teachers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and projectbased instruction.

Partnering with educators from High Tech High in San Diego, an innovative charter school that exemplifies project based learning, St. Theresa School will implement interactive and multidisciplinary projects for the 2015-2016 school year.

Projects range from digitally photographing places in the community, evaluating the conditions of certain site that need attention and designing solutions for the problems identified, collaborating with scientists to survey the Maha’ulepu sanctuary, and partnering with the Surfrider Foundation to evaluate the radioactivity of trash on local beaches.

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Through projects, students develop a deeper understanding of content and real-world skills such as communication, collaboration, public speaking and advocacy. Projects encourage teachers and students to extend learning beyond the classroom through field experiences and consulting with experts. Projects incorporate service learning that promotes St. Theresa’s ethics of solidarity, stewardship, family, community, and protecting the dignity of each individual.

St. Theresa School is excited to implement this project based learning mind set complimenting the already cutting edge technology and fully converted google classrooms.

The goal of this venture is to give students the skills to produce meaningful work in their community and the confidence to stand up for what they believe in.

Call for Youth Entries to Digital Photo Challenge

Youth Digital Photo Challenge Keiki to Career Kaua‘i and Kaua`i Planning & Action Alliance are sponsoring a digital photo challenge called

“Through the Eyes of Kaua‘i’s Youth.”

What’s the challenge?

Kaua‘i students in Grades 6 through 12 are invited to get out their cameras, smartphones or tablets, use the camera to tell a story and enter the photo challenge. Each photo should answer one of two questions: What would you like to see MORE of on Kaua‘i? or What would you like to see LESS of on Kaua‘i?

The photo entry must include a title and short description. Students may submit up to 5 photos.

Challenge Description.

This photo challenge is a way for students to creatively share with others how they see our island. It gives them a visual voice and helps the community understand their point of view. All photos meeting the criteria will be posted online for one month.

Professional photographers will judge all entries and will select 50 photos to display in a public exhibition that will be held at Kaua‘i Community College in October.

Prizes!

The top three entries in the Grades 6 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12 categories will receive cash and other prizes. A celebration event to exhibit photos and award prizes will be held, and will include a discussion with the youth about their photos. In October, a public exhibition of the photos will be open.

How to Enter.

To request information on photo contest rules, how to enter and deadlines, send an email to youthphotos@kauainetwork.org and include your name, school and grade.

You can also call Kaua‘i Planning & Action Alliance at 632-2005.

Deadline.

The photo challenge begins August 10 and the deadline to submit entries is September 8.

Support for this photo challenge was received from Cooke Foundation, The Learning Coalition, Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Kauai Family Magazine.

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Kahili Adventist Preschool has moved to Kapaa!

• Accepting students ages 35 months through 6 years.

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• Enrichment program for ages 5-6 for elementary school readiness

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Growing Up Online

By Carolyn Jabs

Where to Find the Best Free Educational Videos Online A picture may be worth a thousand words, but pictures plus words can be priceless. As every good teacher knows, a wellchosen video can fasten a concept into a child’s head much faster than a lecture or a textbook.

Happily this is the golden age for mini videos. Charismatic educators have condensed their best lessons into short segments that are as entertaining as they are educational. Videos are especially good at grabbing the attention of distractible middle school students.

Since pre-teens are already snacking on videos of cute animals and favorite music groups, parents might as well expand the menu to include something a little more nourishing.

Bite-size videos have several uses.

During the school year, they can be used to supplement or enliven lessons from school. Parents who are flummoxed by homework assignments may turn to mini videos to refresh their memories of things they learned long ago and, of course, homeschooling families can add videos to their other teaching tools. Most of all videos like those on the sites listed below are fun, so they reinforce the idea that learning something new every day is a terrific way to make use of a brain.

Not surprisingly, many educational videos are now posted on YouTube. For parents, this creates a wheat –from-chaff problem because the good stuff is mixed in with plenty of other videos that are at best time-wasters and at worst inappropriate for kids. The following YouTube channels meet the ABC standard--they are Accurate, Boredom Busting and Child Friendly. If you find a channel your kids really like,

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consider subscribing so you’ll know when new videos are posted.

CGP GREY has a simple tagline—

“complex things explained”—and it delivers on that promise. These short videos feature stick figures that explain everything from the debt limit and daylight savings time to the electoral college and net neutrality.

Vihart is one of the few vlogs hosted by a woman. Victoria calls herself a “recreational mathemusician,” and her videos are quirky, fastpaced explorations of the intersections between math and art. Check out the hexaflexagrams!

Crash Course is the collaboration of

two brothers who are also teachers. (One of the brothers happens to be John Green, author of several wildly popular young adult books including The Fault in our Stars.) Videos on this site are a bit longer than others, but the brothers talk fast.

(Occasionally they use edgy language.)

At this point, they’ve posted videos for entire semesters of material in US and World history, literature, chemistry, biology, ecology and psychology.

Science Music Videos are the

creation of Mr. W, a science teacher in Berkeley, California, who makes up infectious folk, rock and even rap songs

about complicated biological concepts like DNA, photosynthesis, mitosis and osmosis.

Veritasium is a grab bag filled with experiments, discussions, interviews, demos and random interesting facts. The host, Derek Muller, has a special interest in correcting scientific misconceptions.

Videos on YouTube tend to be short and idiosyncratic. Like a good appetizer, they can create hunger but they may not satisfy it. If you are looking for videos that are a little more substantial and systematic, turn to these websites.

Minute physics prides itself on making very short videos that explain “cool physics and other sweet science” using “stick figures and bad puns.” Not surprisingly, the narrator talks very fast so kids who are completely new to a topic may need to watch the videos more than once.

Numberphile is produced by the

Mathematical Sciences Research Institute with the goal of getting young people to “love numbers.” The videos, created by a talented team of mathematicians, explain a wide variety of mathematical concepts in idiosyncratic ways. To calculate the value of pi, they use pies!

Spangler Effect is the product of

a science teacher who turns “ordinary science experiments into unforgettable learning experiences.” If your kids want to replicate some of the experiments, books and science kits are sold on a complementary website.

Khanacademy.org is a non-profit that posts free video lessons on a wide range of subjects from art history to economics.

Started by a young man who was trying to help his cousin do her math long distance, the site is especially good at helping young learners master mathematical concepts from counting to differential equations.

Neok12.com has a well-organized

list of videos on almost any topic a child might want to explore. In addition to the video lessons, the site offers games and worksheets that may be helpful to students who are trying to master unfamiliar concepts for school.

Watchknowlearn.org has indexed 50,000 educational videos on everything from physics to phys ed, foreign languages to social studies, ethics to ecology . In addition to searching by subject matter, parents can zero in on videos suitable for specific ages by using the slider at the top of the page.

Ted Ed is part of the growing empire of TED products. Unlike the well-known talks, TedEd segments are shorter lessons from exceptional teachers. Many have been developed in consultation with animators and screenwriters. They vary widely in length and subject matter but all are intended to spread great ideas and spark curiosity.

Watching a video isn’t the same as mastering a subject. Kids also need discussions and exercises as well as lots of opportunities to practice new skills.

Still, the right video at the right time can ignite a child’s curiosity and perhaps a lifelong interest. Just as important, sharing one of these little videos can be a big opportunity for families to talk, learn and laugh together.

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Fatherhood is Sacred™ The foundation of this program is built on a culturally rich model to inspire and motivate fathers to devote their best efforts to family.

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

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

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

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

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

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The program is open to native and nonnative populations and consists of 12 two hour sessions. Assignment activities are given after each class and are reviewed at the subsequent session. Topics covered include understanding the power of choice, building positive relationships, partnership with mothers to create harmony and balance, the importance of good character and integrity, the role of fathers as leaders, nurturing children, family problem-solving, and much more.

Since 2002 over 9,000 fathers have participated in the Fatherhood is Sacred™ program. The program was created by the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association and has been utilized in tribal communities, urban Indian centers, tribal justice systems, secondary schools, and health service centers.

For program and enrollment information, please contact Malama Pono Health Services at 808-246-9577, or visit us at our new location 4366 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 205/207, Lihue.

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KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS

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To apply, visit ksbe.edu/admissions or call 808-842-8800 and toll-free at 1-800-842-4682 ext. 28800.

You can also contact the KS Resource Center -Kaua‘i at 2970 Halekō Road, Suite 101, Lı-hu‘e, HI 96766, Ph. 808-245-8070. Financial aid is available.

Kamehameha is a non-denominational Protestant Christian school.

Kamehameha Schools’ policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

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Aloha everyone, The Kauai Department of Education is proud and excited to bring you another great season of Kauai Shining Stars.

There are many outstanding things taking place in our schools because of our great administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, families, and community partners.

Each month, we invite you to watch and learn about our Shining Stars.

Also, if you to want to nominate a person or group to be featured on our show, send me an email at hawaiiclone@hotmail.com and tell me all about it.

Tune in to Channel 6 on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, or Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:00 pm. You can also watch us online at http://vimeo.com/channels/ kauaishiningstars. See you onscreen and enjoy the shows!

Aloha, Sean Doi

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By Kauai Police Dept

Kauai Servco Toyota offers the following health and safety tips, and encourages everyone to be cautious as students return to class in August.

The start of the school year is a time when children are at an increased risk of injuries caused by pedestrian, bicycle, school bus, or motor vehicle crashes.

TRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL

Review the basic rules with your Keiki:

Walking to School

Bike

Consider starting/participating in a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school. Safe routes to school dates will be set at the beginning of the school year.

• Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride. (required by law until 16)

Make sure your child’s walk to school is a safe route with welltrained adult crossing guards at every intersection.

If your child is young or is walking to a new school, walk with them the first week to make sure they know the route and can do it safely.

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• Ride on the right, in the same direction as vehicular traffic.

• Use appropriate hand signals.

• Respect traffic lights and stop signs.

• Wear bright colored clothing to increase visibility.

• Know the “rules of the road.”

• Bicycles must be walked across crosswalks

School Bus • Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb.

• Do not move around on the bus.

• Check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing the street.

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• Children should always board and exit the bus at designated locations that provide safe access to the bus or to the school building.

Tips for Motorists • All passengers are required by law to wear a seat belt and/or an age- and size-appropriate car safety seat or booster seat.

• Do not text or talk on your cell phone while driving.

• Slow down and obey all traffic laws and speed limits.

school zones, watch for young people who may be in a hurry to get to or away from school and may not be thinking about getting there safely.

Tips for Parents • Be a good role model. Always buckle up in the car, always wear a helmet when biking, and always follow pedestrian safety rules. Don’t text or talk on your cell phone while driving.

• Supervise young children as they are walking or biking to school or as they wait at the school bus stop.

• Be alert for school zones that have a reduced speed limit at designated times of the day.

• Provide your children with bright clothing so motorists can easily see them.

• Watch for school buses.

Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm indicate the school bus is stopping to load or unload children. State law requires you to stop.

• If your child is under four years old and weighs less than 40 pounds, make sure the child is properly buckled up in a weight-appropriate child safety seat in the back seat.

Children, ages 4 to 8, weighing over 40 pounds and measuring four feet nine inches or less should ride in a booster seat. In addition, safety experts advise that all children under the age of 12 should ride in the back seat.

• Keep an eye out for children walking in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks.

• Be alert for children playing and gathering near bus stops and for those who may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

• When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch for children walking or biking to school.

• When driving in neighborhoods or

• Make sure that your teen driver understands and obeys all traffic laws.

Remind them texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is illegal.

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PETS INSIDE: Dumb Questions and Second Opinions Keeping The Love of Ag Alive for Generations Fall Art Contest Photo of: Tommy Sherman Photo by: Rhye’s Photography FALL 2015

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Keeping the Love of Ag Alive for Generations Photo: Rhye’s Photography

My father Patrick J. Lyons, a fire When animals come to our home they captain, cattle rancher and pig farmer need to be treated right now! and my mom Irene Lyons purchased 25 It’s real work and we never give up caring acres of agriculture land to farm. The for and rescuing any living creature that land was purchased in 1967 and we comes to us. Every single one of them moved here when I was only 5 years are all special. We are their care takers old. My parents instilled until we can return in us how to be kind to Our goal is to educate them to their homes animals! We are very or sometimes find people to better care fortunate to still have 13 new forever homes or acres which my mom Irene for their animals. Rather even return them to Lyons let’s us continue it be a baby goat, pig, the wild. Sometimes having the animals here sheep, calf, dog, cat, we get so attached we on the property. turtle, mouse, rabbit, or end up keeping them Agriculture is an important at our farm. even birds we try to help part of our family and we Right now we are them all. try our best to continue caring for fourteen farming and making my (kids) baby goats, three lambs, one calf dad proud as he is now deceased! and nineteen baby pigs. We love to Every morning we patiently start our day take on orphans and love to watch what milking goats to feed our orphans. happens. Seeing them thrive and grow spreads big smiles among all of our faces.

We provide services to orphan animals which include all animals large and small.

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gently patted and petted and clearly comfortable with human presence. The animals feel comfortable and confident wandering from friend to friend for attention. Human interaction helps the animals express them-selves more even if it’s just a short visit.

Christmas! You never know what you’re going to get.

It’s amazing to save them and see the bond that mom and baby has. It’s always something different and we are always up for a challenge! We try to be everything to everyone at any time of the day with any type of animal. If we can’t help then we try our best to find someone who can help!

We have accepted donations but, use most of or own hard earned money to fund the rescues and rehabilitation.

We are so proud of what we’ve accomplished and are especially proud of what the animals do for us and for other people.

The animals interact with kind eyes and seem as if they are smiling. Interaction seems therapeutic to everyone involved.

The tranquil loving animals we save with their beautiful kind eyes helps people to relax.

Our goal is to educate people to better care for their animals. Rather it be a baby goat, pig, sheep, calf, dog, cat, turtle, mouse, rabbit, or even birds we try to help them all. If the problem is too great for us, we always consult with our dearest friend and veterinarian Dr. Scott Sims, who is always willing to help.

We also help with birthing when goats, sheep, or pigs struggle with difficult births because if you don’t get the babies out, the risks for the mother and babies greatly increase and it can be physically very draining for all involved. Getting a baby out alive or helping the mom relieve her pain is the best gift. It’s like

Sometimes we have adults or children who are terrified of animals and after a brief interaction with our sweet fury friends, they find themselves not afraid anymore and leave giving the animals hugs!

In the photo is my mom Irene Lyons and my grand nephew PJ the fourth who is named after my dad.

For information or rescue contact:

Patty Lyons or Tommy Sherman P.O. Box 1408, Kapaa, HI 96748 808-635-1166

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Dumb Questions and Second Opinions The dumb question One of the characteristics of little children is that they ask a lot of questions. That’s a good thing. It’s more than just endearing. It’s how they learn. If you don’t ask you won’t find out, right? But as adults we become reticent to ask. Maybe it’s because we’re afraid to look stupid or we think the person we’re asking doesn’t want to be bothered. There are probably lots of reasons. Regardless of the reason you need to get over it. There are very few if any “dumb questions.” The one I remember best was when a tourist on one of the Na Pali coast boat tours asked the captain if the water went all the way around the island. Even that is not as dumb as it sounds. Does the water go all the way around North America? Yes … sort of. So the only dumb questions are the ones you don’t ask. So ask.

When you take your pet in, or have the vet out to see your pet, you are ENTITLED to ask whatever questions you like. You’re paying for your veterinarian’s time and opinions.

Take advantage of the opportunity. Ask your questions.

So the only dumb questions are the ones you don’t ask.

What

Like almost all highly specialized and highly technical professions veterinarians use a lot of specialized words. They also use some more common words which are assigned special meanings in the context of medicine. These are great when talking to another person trained in the use the specialty words and language because they convey specific and detailed information about the subject, but they are frequently very confusing if not just plain impossible to understand for non-medical personnel.

Not understanding all the “big words” is no shame. I don’t understand all the words that physicists or engineers use. Why should I expect non-medical people to understand all the medical terminology? If your vet uses a term you don’t understand stop him/her and have them explain it in words you do understand. The concepts of medicine are not so complicated that the vast majority of people can’t easily understand them, but the words can really confuse people. If you’re interested (and not everyone is) demand that your vet explain things to you in regular language.

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By Scott Sims, DVM Pegasus Veterinary Clinic

Thoughts on getting second opinions Now that you are asking questions, I would like to talk about getting your vet to ask questions. Specifically I’m talking about getting second opinions. There was a very interesting study done involving human radiology (xrays) and second opinions. The study took a collection of very difficult radiology cases and divided them into two groups at random. They gave half the cases to Dr. A and the other half to Dr. B. Each doctor was asked to read the radiographs (xray images) and write a report on his/her findings. Then the cases along with the reports were swapped so that Dr. A got the cases and reports that Dr. B had initially seen and vice versa. Then they were each asked to read the radiographs and reports of the other doctor and write a new report. There were two findings of the study and they were both very interesting.

How

First, having a second radiologist read the films eliminated 90% of the errors. While having a reduction in error rate might easily have been predicted, a 90% reduction is huge. If we take the liberty of generalizing the finding then the take home message is that… Second opinions are valuable and are worth the time, effort and cost to get them.

Second, and perhaps more interesting was that it didn’t matter who saw the films first.

The same reduction in error rate was achieved no matter who saw the films first and who gave the second opinion. It wasn’t that Dr. A was a better radiologist than Dr. B. What mattered was that Dr. A was DIFFERENT than Dr. B. Doctors are human beings and like all human being bring with them all their personal experiences and biases. As a consequence of that and other things doctors occasionally make mistakes.

Doctors need to understand that it isn’t a bad reflection on them when you want a second opinion. If you have a difficult case or if it just makes you feel better get a second opinion. If your vet is insulted, too bad. They need to understand that you don’t mistrust them, but rather that you just want to be sure. Perhaps they can suggest someone to give a qualified and valuable second. Ask them.

Ask! Ask! Ask!

Doctors need to understand that it isn’t a bad reflection on them when you want a second opinion

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Adeline Bechard Grade 2 Kalaheo School

Amy Coray Age 8, Grade 2 Kalaheo School

Blaze Batoon Age 10, Grade 6 Chiefess Kamakahele School

Brianna Jovanovic Age 7, Grade 1 Island School

Callum Raine Age 6 Kindergarten, Kalaheo School

Dekoda Lazaro Grade 5 St. Theresa School

Kash McCoy Age 6, Kindergarten Kalaheo SchoolHailey

Ragasa Grade 4 St. Theresa School

Kasey Carveiro Grade 4 St. Theresa School

Marina Jovanovic Age 8, Grade 3 Island School

Matthew Estrada Age 8, Grade 3 Wilcox Elementary School

Matthew Taeza Grade 5 St. Theresa School

Naiya Girald Age 6, Kindergarten Kapaa Elementary School

Raidon Olores-Maeda Grade 5 St. Theresa School

Sarah Homer Age 10, Grade 5, Wilcox Elementary School

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Kauai Ocean Safety Out-Going Rip-Current: Stay Calm, Go with the Flow Oh boy, back to School. As with everything in life, there are the good sides to it, and the not-as-good sides. Good to be learning again, getting educated for your futures, interacting with friends and teachers. Not so good . . . . . To be back to School!

Summer fun and vacation just a memory.

I hope you all did have a real good summer. For those among you who were Junior Lifeguards, I very much hope it was a good experience for you. In fact I hope it was a great experience for you. I know it was for the 30 or so Stars among you who made the competition team to the Big Island. I hope it was for the 370 of you who participated and who weren’t “The Stars.” And, I pray that somewhere in there for each and every of one of you there was a kernel which may one day come into play when you see someone in distress, or when you can gently advise someone to avoid distress in our waters.

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beaches and in our ocean and swimming pools, especially on weekends. The ocean doesn’t take a summer vacation, that’s for sure. It’s there 365 days/year (and 366 next year).

I sometimes use the word “relentless” to describe the ocean, and to describe the Lifeguards’ looking out for us every day of the year, and to describe our own need to be vigilant both for ourselves and for our friends, family, and visitors.

A beautiful song I know talks about how a person on watch duty “slumbers not nor sleeps.” So it is with our Lifeguards during their working hours, and so it must be with us, who “malama” our beaches and each other.

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

This message is proudly brought to you by the KAUAI LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION As for ocean conditions during the fall: Our big wave surfers are starting to paw at the ground in anticipation of this year’s winter swells. Please remember, though, that ironically non-big wave conditions are the most dangerous conditions. Why is this? One reason is that those of us who can’t handle big surf (and that includes me!) find it really easy to not venture into the ocean when it’s “bombing.” But the calm, attractive-looking conditions can hold (and hide) a rip current for sure. Rip currents, along with walking on rock shelves (e.g. Queens Bath), are the biggest dangers that we and our visitors face. Please look at the images of what a rip current actually is.

“One man’s cake is another man’s poison” is an old saying, and it’s true with rip currents. Surfers use these out-going currents to shoot themselves out to their take-off points. But for ocean novices, the currents take us out to deep water and – if

we make the terrible mistake of panicking – they can lead to great danger. The key to surviving an outgoing rip-current is to stay calm, go with the flow. It WILL release you – and if you’ve stayed calm you can then figure out your next move.

Maybe working your way back to shore in a zone that has no current. Maybe waving an arm for help. Maybe just treading water until a friend on shore has either called 911 -- in which case a Lifeguard on a jetski will soon show up – or has found a rescue tube or a surfboard and goes out to help you.

I can’t say it enough: Staying calm is the key to survival and panic is the path to great danger.

Hey, by teaching a bit about rip currents I’m trying to get you in the mood for going back to school and learning!

Learning can be a drag sometimes.

But, it can give us our future.

Have a great school year!

Photo credit: NOAA

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