Kauai Family Magazine Holiday 2014

Kaua`i’s Go-To Resource for Engaging Families | Holiday 2014

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CELEBRATING CELEBRATING

Thank Thank You You for for Making Making KCFCU KCFCU an an Important Important Part of Our Community.

Part of Our Community.

It’s been our pleasure to be your financial It’s been our pleasure to be your financial partner since 1954, assisting you with partner since 1954, assisting you with everything from FREE checking and everything from FREE checking and online banking to financing online banking to financing your first car and home. your first car and home.

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Welcome to Kaua`i Family Magazine!

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

Tis the

Season for Giving

Cool weather is in the air and many of you will soon begin to decorate homes, hang Christmas lights, shop, and plan for the holiday season. For most of us, it’s a joyous time we look forward to each year and spend with our loved ones.

Unfortunately, that is not the same scenario for some Kauai residents. The holiday season can be very dismal and depressing.

Luckily, our community is comprised of givers who are more than willing to lend a hand to those who are in need. I know this because Kauai has many nonprofit organizations developed to assist the hungry, the sick, the underprivileged, the homeless, the elderly — and the list goes on.

With this in mind, Kauai Family Magazine would like to do our part; therefore, this year we dedicate our Holiday issue to these local charities. We encourage our readers to give by including a charity register, which lists some of Kauai’s nonprofit organizations that are in need of donations. Also, this register serves as a resource guide to those who are in need of assistance from these organizations. If you are among the more fortunate, I would like to personally invite you to choose at least one organization and offer some type of aid. It can be time, money, or even non-monetary donations.

To me, the true meaning of the holiday season is a time to offer love, thankfulness, forgiveness, compassion, and understanding to our family, friends, and neighbors.

Which is why, for me, Tis the season for giving.

Mele Kalikimaka a me ka Hou`oli Makahiki Hou,

Chrissy

Chrissy Schechter, Publisher chrissy@kauaifamilymagazine.com

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HOLIDAY FEATURES

WHAT’S INSIDE

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HOLIDAY FAMILY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Fun for the Whole Family!

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Kauai Keiki Fuel Santa’s Big Day

KAUAI COMMUNITY FCU Celebrates 60 Years of Service

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KAUKAU KORNER Aloha Roast Pork and Chocolate Pumpkin Mochi Cake

Kauai Kupuna Staying at Home For The Holidays

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Kauai Pets Giving Instead of Receiving

26 GERM PREVENTION STRATEGIES Hygiene tips

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Message from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha!

As we prepare for the close of 2014, it is natural to reflect on the blessings and challenges we’ve experienced throughout the year – and to be thankful for the support we receive from our families and our community.

The holiday season is our chance to acknowledge our blessings and fill our hearts with hope and love, and commit to face whatever comes our way in the spirit of ALOHA. Let’s also remember to reach out to those in need. Seek out family, friends and others who could use a helping and hand – and TOGETHER, let’s give from our hearts and encourage one another.

Congratulations to Kaua’i Family Magazine as you embark on your 5th year in publication! Mahalo for continuing your commitment to help build strong, engaged families.

This is a time for joyful celebration, but please do so responsibly. From my ‘ohana to yours, have a safe, happy holiday season!

Aloha Pumehana,

Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua’i

Aloha and Greetings!

Family and friends are a wonderful part of the Holidays. The season affords all of us a great opportunity to reflect and share the true meaning of hope and giving from our hearts.

Although this is a busy time of year, let’s continue to find time to think of others and reach out to those less fortunate. I am always amazed and humbled by the abundance and wide variety of community projects that take place in our schools. Thank you for your passion, persistence and generosity in making this happen. Through your efforts, individually and collectively, we do make a difference to others.

Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness, may it be yours this Holiday Season and throughout the coming New Year!

On behalf of the Kauai Complex Area, I extend to all a wish of joy, peace and contentment during this holiday season.

Sincerely, William N. Arakaki

Kauai Complex Area Superintendent “Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year!”

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EMPOWERING the next generation.

ONE CONNECTION at a time.

GET INVOLVED! Keiki to Career Kaua`i (K2C) is an island-wide effort to make sure all young people reach their full potential. To learn more about K2C and how you can help shape the future of Kaua`i, contact Stacey Gillette, K2C Coordinator at

808.482.4425

www.keikitocareer.org

c/o Kaua’i Planning & Action Alliance, 2959 Umi St., Suite 201, Lihu`e, HI 96766

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Holiday Craft Fairs ● NOVEMBER 8TH

Holy Cross Alter Society Bazaar Church Hall 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

● NOVEMBER 15TH

King Kaumakaheli School 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

● NOVEMBER 15TH

St. Michael and All Angels Church

9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. ● NOVEMBER 29TH

Women Artists of Kauai Fine Art Hanapepe United Church of Christ 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 631-9173

● NOVEMBER 8TH AND DECEMBER 6TH

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

● NOVEMBER 22ND AND DECEMBER 6TH

Kauai Island Crafters: Church of the Pacific 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ● NOVEMBER 29TH

Kauai Handworks Fair: Wilcox cafeteria 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

● DECEMBER 5TH

Kauai Museum

10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. ● DECEMBER 6TH

Waimea Craft Fair:

Thelma Parker Memorial Gym ● DECEMBER 6TH

All Saints Church at the All Saints Gym Kapaa 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

● DECEMBER 7TH

NTBG’s Southshore Visitor Centers

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bring canned good donation ● DECEMBER 13TH

Kauai Made/Kauai Grown KCC front lawn 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Let’s get ready to Reserve your spot at Hawaii’s Largest Gingerbread Festival Saturday December 13 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Kukui Grove Center Face Painting Entertainment To purchase your gingerbread kits and reserve your spot visit

www. gingerbreadhawaii.com

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Holiday Family Fun Festivals and Events NOVEMBER Hawaii Children’s Theater Shrek the musical Opening Friday, Nov. 14th running 2 weekends only, 4 performances each weekend closing Sunday, Nov. 23rd Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.

Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

(2 performances each Saturday) and Sundays at 4 p.m.

Ticket info at www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com or call 246-8985.

Santa Paws Nov 15 & 16th 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Kauai Humane Society.

Have your family and pets photo taken with Santa Paws.

Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run Saturday, Nov. 15th, 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Anne Knudsen Park 5k, 10k, 10-mile runs and non competitive 5k walk. Register at www.active.com Kapaa Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 6:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Kapaa Beach Park.

Informal 5k/10k fun walk, run, and bike ride. Visit kauaipath.org

Kauai Christmas Parade Saturday, Nov. 29th, 4:30 p.m.

Kukui Grove Center

DECEMBER Lights on Rice Parade Friday, Dec. 5th, 6:00 p.m.

Starts at Vidinha Stadium and ends at the Historic County building for the annual Lighting Ceremony.

Kauai’s Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 6th 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Gaylords at Kilohana A scrumptious buffet prepared

by Mark Oyama of Contemporary Flavors.

Photos and Activities with Santa.

Reservations required, call 639-5656 or email events@kauaifamilymagazine.com Don’t Delay, this event will sell out!

Island School’s Holiday Christmas Concert Wednesday, Dec. 10th 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., KCC Performing Arts Center Hanapepe Christmas Festival Friday, Dec. 12th, 4:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church.

Easter Seals Gingerbread Family Festival Saturday, Dec. 13th 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Kukui Grove Center

Brought to you by Koloa Elementary Pancake Breakfast, Craft Fair & Silent Auction Saturday, Dec. 13th 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Koloa Elementary School Kauai Coffee Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec.13th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

FREE Christmas Dinner at Kauai Mini Golf Thursday, Dec. 25th 4:00 p.m. while supplies last.

New Year’s Eve Music Festival and Fireworks Wednesday, Dec. 31st 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Poipu Beach Park

Aloha Dance Recital Sunday, Dec. 14th 4:00 p.m.

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall For tickets contact Aloha Dance Studio.

Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 20th, 6:00 p.m.

Kauai Sings! Christmas Saturday, Dec. 20th 7:00 p.m.

Kilohana Luau Pavillion Christmas Eve at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihue Wednesday, Dec.24th starting at 6:00 p.m.

A children’s musical program will begin at 5:30 p.m.

At 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. there will be festival candlelight services. www.stmichaels-kauai.org

Hawaii premiere... first time performed in the state and just off Broadway and a national tour.

2 weekends only, 4 performances each weekend opening Nov. 14 and closing Nov. 23rd.

Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

(2 performances each Saturday) and Sundays at 4 p.m.

Ticket info at hawaiichildrenstheatre.com or call 246-8985.

Don’t miss it it will be one of HCT’s best.

Celebrates…

2014 marks a very important milestone in the history of Kauai Community Federal Credit Union. “Serving our island community by providing financial services for 60 years has been a rewarding and memorable journey throughout these years” stated Melvin Chiba, President and CEO of the credit union. “Our success is based on the credit union philosophy of People helping People and our humble beginnings is a testament to that belief”.

In 1954, several pineapple farmers found themselves with limited financial resources and decided to pool their savings to improve their economic condition and establish a credit union as a means to save and borrow money.

Today, KCFCU is the largest credit union on Kauai with five local offices, assets surpassing $370 million, and serving over 32,000 members.

Kauai Community Federal Credit Union like all credit unions, are membership driven. This means that KCFCU is a non-profit financial cooperative created for its members only and each member

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is an owner of the credit union. Only members may use the products and services of the credit union, and only members may share in the benefits derived. “The Board of Directors of the credit union must also be members of the credit union, and are elected by the general membership” said Walton Hong, Chairman of the Board. “The directors, as well as other officials of the credit union’s various committees are all volunteers, who serve without compensation yet donate their time to ensure our success”.

Credit Unions are unique in so many ways from being a non-profit organization owned by its member shareholders to having volunteer officials. Credit unions exist to serve members of modest means rather than to maximize corporate profits.

As member-owned institutions, credit unions focus on providing a safe place to save and borrow at reasonable rates and return surplus income to their members in the form of dividends. Fees and loan rates at credit unions are generally lower,

while dividends returned are usually higher than other for-profit institutions.

Credit unions are democratically operated by members, allowing account holders an equal say in how the credit union is operated, regardless of how much they have invested in the credit union.

Special Olympics, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Kauai Independent Food Bank, Easter Seals, March of Dimes, Kauai United Way, Alzheimer’s Association and the list goes on and on.

Kauai Community FCU is very proud of In its 60 years in business, KCFCU has changed giving back to things along the way to their vision work not the community not make only for all of its members only for our keiki but for the island community, and how but for our kupuna it contributed to their success. Their story gives as well. insight and perspective

“Kauai Community FCU is very proud of giving back to the community not only for our keiki but for our kupuna as well” said Chiba. “Last year, the credit union donated approximately $80,000 to a number of organizations on Kauai. These were in the form of student scholarships, grants, and various sponsorship events along with annual fundraisers. And, it seems that contributions will surpass last year’s amount just based on one particular donation of $45,000 given to the Kapiolani Children’s Miracle Network”. Other contributions through sponsorship include the DARE program, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association,

into the values of the credit union and creates the common thread that ties together the very fabric of our community. Here’s to 60 more years of success.

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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

justjennrecipes.com

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 nonstick 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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Servco Toyota Kauai urges everyone to drive safely.

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

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

Distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens.

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

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

One concept is easy to remember.

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

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

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cks!

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

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

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

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

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

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Keiki Camps - Schools Out, We’re In County Keiki Winter Fun Program

Winter Break December 22, 2014 - January 9, 2015 (13 days) No Program on December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2015 Winter Fun sites: Kapa‘a, Lihu‘e, Kalaheo Times: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM *Registration Date: December 10th, 2014 *Dates and times are subject to change. For updated information, please visit www.kauai.gov/parks ***Staff recruitment: September – December, 2014 (Winter Break)

Kaua`i Humane Society HOLIDAY CRITTER CAMP

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

Date: January 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

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keiki KAUA`I

INSIDE: Fuel Santa’s Big Day Germ Prevention Strategies Ask the Pediatrician 2014 Cover Kids Winners Photo: Rhye’s Photography Safina & Swede Sandblom

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Milk & Cookies

Fuel Santa’s Big Day

So, why does Santa prefer to wash those The holidays are rich with time-honored cookies down with milk? traditions passed from generation to generation. A popular tradition is to The combination of carbohydrates and leave milk and cookies for Santa and protein found in milk his reindeer to enjoy. It’s make it nature’s energy By drinking milk, something kids around drink to power a long the world, including both keiki and day of delivering gifts to Hawai‘i, have been doing good little girls and boys. kupuna like Santa on Christmas Eve for Packed with calcium and can protect against vitamin D, milk also helps centuries.

keep Santa’s bones strong Whether your version of a disease called he can carry his big bag ol’ St. Nick visits Kaua‘i osteoporosis, which so by outrigger canoe or of gifts. a Rudolph-led sleigh, makes bones fragile. By drinking milk, both keiki cookies are the fuel that and kupuna like Santa keeps Santa going during his long day. can protect against a disease called With all the deliveries he makes, he burns osteoporosis, which makes bones fragile. a lot of calories, leaving him very hungry.

While many consider this mainly an Imagine how happy he will be when he is elderly condition, it is actually established able to delight in ono cookies and milk in early childhood and adolescence. along the way.

According to the American Academy of

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Here’s a salty and sweet recipe with a local twist for Santa to enjoy with a tall glass of milk.

Pediatrics (AAP), the primary source of nutrition for healthy infants should be human milk, or infant formula if human milk is not available.

After baby’s first year, the main source of dietary calcium is milk and other dairy products, which combined account for 70 to 80 percent of dietary calcium intake.

The AAP recommends that pediatricians encourage children and adolescents to increase their daily intake of calcium and vitamin D-containing foods and beverages. This can include nonfat milk and low-fat yogurts, both good sources of calcium.

Hawai‘i Dairy Farms’ proposed dairy in Maha‘ulepu will bring more fresh, local milk to island stores to help ensure keiki and kupuna have access to the nutrients they need for strong, healthy bones and bodies, as well as a little something for Santa.

Hawai‘i Dairy Farms is committed to bringing fresh, local milk to Hawai‘i’s families at prices everyone can afford.

The farm is designed to make sure it is being protective of the environment, the cows and the community so that we can all be proud of the benefits of restoring our island dairy industry and be more selfsufficient in local food production. If you are interested in learning more about Hawai‘i Dairy Farms’ proposed plans for a grass-fed dairy farm in Maha‘ulepu, please visit HawaiiDairyFarms.com.

Kakimochi (arare) Cookies Makes 36 cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 /2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup crushed kakimochi (arare) 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips Kakimochi for decoration Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prep baking sheets with silpats or parchment.

In a freezer bag, crush the kakimochi using a rolling pin. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the brown sugar.

Add the egg and vanilla.

In a small bowl whisk together the flour and the baking soda, then add to the butter mixture until combined.

By hand, fold the crushed kakimochi and the mini chocolate chips into the batter.

Spoon by rounded Tablespoon onto the prepped baking sheets, pressing the dough down slightly.

Press one kakimochi into the center of each cookie.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until brown. Let cool on a wire rack. justjennrecipes.com

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Keiki Activities 2015 PARKS & RECREATION WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE Date: Tentative Saturday, January 5th, 2015, for Division 2. Division 1 dates are to be announced.

Division 1 5th & 6th grade Boys/ Girls team Division 2 7th & 8th grade Boys / Girls team

YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Camp 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!

K-PAL YOUTH CENTER ACTIVITIES JIU-JITSU (Ages 5-18)

WRESTLING (Ages 5-18) BOXING (Ages 5-18) Cost: $20 per activity.

Scholarships are available.

Location: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapa`a Contact: mozaki@kauai.gov or call Officer Ozaki at 652-6999

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

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

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

Eastside Basketball League Registration Boys & Girls Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Registration: January 5th thru Jan 23rd, 2015 Boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade interested in playing basketball can register for the Eastside Basketball League. Registration applications can be picked up at Kapaa Elementary, St. Catherine’s School, and Kapaa Middle School offices. Deadline to register is Friday, January 23rd, 2015

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Kahili Adventist Preschool Melba Gapuz has nurtured and taught the students at Kahili Adventist Preschool ever since it opened in 2010, and has stored away many memorable moments of such insights by her young students.

But it is the fun activities at school, singing songs, learning to pray together, and riding bikes that the students talk about with excitement. Miss Mel has developed a program and classroom that provides excellent stimulation for learning through play. It is her calm, gentle, and loving attention to the needs of each child that keeps the atmosphere in the classroom and on the playground cheerful.

For students age 5/6 the Preschool has developed an enrichment program that provides the best of still being able to enjoy the play and activities of preschool, with a couple hours each day in an academic setting that will prepare them for Kindergarten or First Grade as advanced students.

Kahili Adventist Preschool is now located in Kapaa at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, right across the street from Burger King. For more information about the Preschool and enrollment, contact Melba Gapuz at 634-5423. For information about Kahili Adventist Elementary School at the same location, contact Principal Roger Brodis at kahilinews@gmail.com, or (928) 460-0600.

Kahili Adventist Preschool has moved to Kapaa!

an investment in our keiki pays the best dividends

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Accepting students ages 35 months through 6 years.

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Full time and part time students accepted.

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Enrichment program for ages 5-6 for elementary school readiness

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

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Transportation available between Lihue and Kapaa

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GERM PREVENTION

STRATEGIES

HYGIENE STRATEGIES

When your child or another family member has a cold or cough, there are extremely important steps in addition to frequent hand washing that can lower the risk of spreading the infection to others. Some experts call these strategies respiratory hygiene, and they can be very effective if followed carefully. For example, to keep your sick child from blowing secretions into the air, where they can land on other people or on toys and other objects: • Encourage her to cough or sneeze into a tissue or, if a tissue isn’t available, onto her sleeve.

• Throw away tissues immediately after each use, putting them in a nearby wastebasket or other container.

• Discourage your child from covering her mouth with her hands while coughing or sneezing because this will leave germs on the hands that can be spread by touching other people or objects. Most often, germs are spread by the hands, not through the air.

• Once your child is old enough, teach her how to blow her nose into a tissue.

• Don’t allow your child to share pacifiers, drinking cups, eating utensils, towels, or toothbrushes whether she is sick.

CLEAN & DISINFECT Housecleaning may not be the most enjoyable activity in your day. If you spend a few minutes killing germs, especially those in the kitchen and bathroom, it can go a long way toward keeping your child healthy.

After you’ve prepared a meal, wash the kitchen counters with hot, soapy water and disinfect them using a household bleach solution or other disinfectant.

Infectious bacteria can thrive in foods like uncooked beef and chicken.

In the bathroom, use the same cleaning and disinfecting routine on the toilet, sink, and other surfaces. This is especially important when a family member is sick

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with an infectious disease, particularly one that causes diarrhea. Also, frequently clean the area where you change diapers, including the changing table. (Be sure you keep the bleach and all cleaning products out of the reach of infants and young children.) Avoid changing diapers in areas where food is being prepared or consumed.

Some germs can survive and thrive for hours unless you take steps to wipe them away. After using soap and disinfectant, dry the cleaned surfaces with paper towels or a clean cloth. After you clean up, be sure to wash your own hands.

HANDLE FOOD SAFELY Food can become contaminated with bacteria and other germs that can cause stomach pain, vomiting, and worse. To limit problems: • Make sure your hands are washed and the kitchen surfaces are clean before and after preparing meals.

• Clean your cutting board or kitchen surface after preparing raw meats for cooking and clean before using the surface to prepare any food that is not to be cooked such as salads, fruits, or vegetables.

• Cook ground meat all the way through.

• Wash raw vegetables and fruit thoroughly before eating.

• Avoid eating raw or undercooked eggs.

• Cook frozen food right after it’s defrosted.

• Clean utensils frequently during food preparation, washing them after they’re used on raw foods and before using them again on cooked foods.

• When it comes to leftovers, store them properly and get them into the refrigerator or freezer right away to prevent germ growth. Don’t leave perishable items out for more than a couple hours.

Collectively, Americans are sick more than 4 billion days a year—and many of those sick days can be prevented. If you follow the guidelines, you will go a long way toward helping your child, as well as the rest of your household, have fewer infections; fewer missed days of child care, school, and work; less frequent visits to the doctor; and lower medicine costs.

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Ask the Pediatrician

Whooping cough, or pertussis, primarily affects infants and young children.

Pertussis causes intense fits of coughing that often end with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled. Whooping cough causes coughing spells so bad that it is hard for infants and children to eat, drink, or breathe. These spells can last for weeks. Infants may have a less typical presentation in that the cough may be minimal and can present as gasping, gagging, or pauses in breathing.

What causes whooping cough?

Whooping cough is spread from person to person through droplets in the air (coughing and sneezing) and is highly contagious. Once the bacteria are in the child’s airways, swelling of the airways and mucus production begins. Usually, the disease starts like the common cold, with a runny nose or congestion, sneezing, and sometimes a mild cough or fever. Usually, after one to two weeks, severe coughing begins.

How can whooping cough be prevented?

The best way to prevent whooping cough is with the pertussis vaccine, which doctors often give in combination with vaccines against two other serious diseases — diphtheria and tetanus. Doctors recommend beginning vaccination beginning in infancy and into early childhood.

Because immunity from the pertussis

vaccines tends to wane by age 11, a booster shot is recommended to teens and also to adults every 10 years.

In addition to protecting you against whooping cough, this vaccine will also reduce the risk of your transmitting whooping cough to infants, who are at greatest risk of developing severe breathing problems that can be life threatening. Pregnant women should also receive the vaccine in order to give protection to the infant during the first few months of life.

Also, keep infants and other people at high risk for pertussis complications away from infected people. Washing your hands often and covering coughs and sneezes may keep whooping cough from spreading.

The symptoms of whooping cough may resemble other medical conditions.

Always see your child’s health care provider for a diagnosis.

By Dr. Galiza Dr. Grace Galiza is a graduate of Kaua‘i High School and recently completed her internship and residency at University of Southern California Medical Center.

Interested in learning more? Talk with your child’s physician or call one of the Kauai Medical Clinic Pediatricians at 245-1561.

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Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy In the spirit of making both good eating and reading a part of every healthy childhood, the following is a quick book-related look at the well-defined developmental milestones of early literacy.

Younger Than 6 Months: Never Too Young Unlike solid foods, it is never too early to start reading with your baby. Who cares if it’s the sports page or Elmo—it will be the time you share together that counts, so have fun with it!

6–12 Months: Developing a Taste for Books Whatever babies are interested in at this age, they predictably put straight in their mouths. Books are no exception.

Now that your baby can sit in your lap; grab for a book; and show her interest by batting at, turning, or gumming the pages, you’ll find yourself especially appreciative of board books for their drool-proof nature.

1–2 Years: Becoming Routine As with food, your child will now figure out there’s a lot more she can do with books than just put them in her mouth.

As she makes a point of holding them, turning them right-side up, and carrying them to you to read time after time, you can start relating what’s in her books to her real-life experiences—pointing to pictures and asking simple yet pointed questions like, “Where’s the pea? Can you find the pea?” Before you know it, she’ll be answering your questions,

filling in the ends of each sentence, and reciting her VeggieTales back to you. As with meals, don’t expect a long attention span, since it’s the quality of the time spent that really matters, not the quantity.

2–3 Years: Read, Read, and Read Again Two-year-olds thrive on routine and love to master the power of predictability, so don’t be surprised if yours is less than willing to try something new and instead wants to read the same story over and over (and over) again.

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Weight: 6lbs.11oz • Length: 21 inches Parents: LeeAnne.M.Nago and Brian.Keith. DeVo’s.

Baby Girl: Gianna Pua Mae’ole Liv Sudaria Born: July 6, 2014 • Time: 2:49 am Weight: 6lbs 14oz • Length: 18.5 inches Parents: Dante & Tiana Sudaria Siblings: Jayden, Cato, & Sesley Sudaria

Kingsley Mie Kekai’alohi Malama Balisacan Born: July 24,2014 • Weight: 6lbs 10oz Length: 20.5 inches • Time: 4:34 p.m.

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Baby Boy: Jaden Blake Soller Shimizu Born: April 11,2014 • Time: 10:11 a.m.

Weight: 8 lbs. 4.8 oz • Length: 20.5 inches Parent: Matthew and Hannah Shimizu Big brother: Brent Kaleikaumaka Shimizu

Baby Boy: Zachary James Dacuycuy Manuel Born: July 31, 2014 • Time: 5:25 p.m.

Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz • Length: 20 inches Parents: Bryan & Rochelle Manuel Big Brother: Bryan Manuel Jr.

Baby Girl: Aemika Satomi Kawamura Born : July 24,2014 • Time: 8:43 a.m.

Weight: 8 lb 8.6 oz • Length: 21 inches Parents: Amy & Khanittha Kawamura Big Brother : Anucha Kawamura Baby’s Girl: Kiana Anela Kaui Ishida Born: May 19, 2014 • Time: 8:34 a.m.

Weight: 6 pounds 4 ounces Parents names: Chris and Melinda Ishida

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Baby Girl: Lyndee Kahoakaomakalehaikalani Ah Heong Inanod Born: May 29,2014 • Time: 1:01 p.m.

Weight: 7lbs 13.2oz Parents: Brad & Kendra Inanod

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Weight: 8lb 2oz • Length: 20.5 inches Parents: Dr. Bernard and Phuong Riola Baby Girl: Arahbella Veronica Kiyomi Abigania-Kobayashi Born: December 25, 2013 • Time: 12:48 a.m.

Weight: 6lbs 14.1 oz • Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Mary Jean Abigania and Miles Kobayashi Baby Tamayo Nesta Soulé Born: August 17, 2014 • Time: 6:32 a.m.

Place of Birth: Our kitchen! • Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Priscilla and Daniel Soulé

Baby Girl: Nahe Haliana Kanei Born: June 16, 2014 • Time: 4:48 p.m.

Weight: 6 ibs 5.2 oz • Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Candace Watson & Sheldon Kanei Baby Girl: Naialei Lokelani Eclipse-Ancheta Born: September 3, 2014 • Time: 10:38 a.m.

Weight: 8 lbs 12.5 Oz • Length: 21 inches Parents: Natasha Capay & Brandon Ancheta-Ventura Big Sister: Naveah Leleaka Eclipse-Ancheta

Baby Boy: Dayo Cure Bell-Grey Born: Sept 30, 2014 • Time: 4:30 a.m.

Weight: 7lbs. 3.5 oz • Length: 18 inches Parents: Jennifer & Mel Bell-Grey Big sister: Cleo Baby Boy: Kam Lanakila Apilado Born: Feb. 26, 2014 • Time: 4:10 a.m. • 7lb 15.8 oz Parents: Sgt. Kalani Apilado & Krystle Apilado Siblings: Kaenen & Kelston Apilado

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The Smile Lab Hawaii:

A SMILE IS BUBBLING.

What do you get when you take a camera, toss in a clown nose, add an Elvis wig, and throw in a couple of friends? A smile of course!

The Smile Lab Hawaii is Kauai’s newest party entertainment must-have. A mobile, open-air photo booth complete with silly props and fun photo strip printouts, The Smile Lab will entertain your guests and keep the good times rolling.

the family wanted to offer a fun service that would bring some giggles to any event. So The Smile Lab was born.

A clean, touchscreen interface makes the booth easy to use and its colorful graphics and silly props are sure to entertain any partygoer. A smile is bubbling…

Find out more by visiting www.thesmilelabhawaii.com.

Kauai native Addy Gilliam, her husband, and their two daughters are the family behind the booth. After moving back to Kauai after over a decade in Honolulu,

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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 so many awesome 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.

This year, we also have something new. We’ll be having a few roundtable discussions with a panel of educators about some of the important topics in our school system, such as the Common Core State Standards and the upcoming new Smarter Balanced Assessment.

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.

Keep shining bright, everyone!

Aloha, Sean Doi Producer and Host of Kauai Shining Stars

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INSIDE: Staying at Home for the Holidays Reducing Loneliness in Elders around the Holiday Season Photo: Rhye’s Photography Ms. Florence LeRoy with daughter, Debbie Barklow

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Tis’ the season to have loved ones around us and create new memories! Stay at Home Healthcare Services’ pursuit is to help Kauai’s kupuna and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. The benefits of being home for the holidays are not only mental and physical; the importance of having the cornerstone of the family present and connected in the lives of the people they love is also emotionally significant.

Meet Vilma Lastimosa, a Stay at Home Healthcare Services Companion Aide who fulfills this purpose for Kauai’s kupuna. When asked what she likes best about in-home caregiving, Vilma responds, “The building of relationships; specifically friendship and love between me and the client. The opportunity to provide service without thinking of any reward in return. And, getting to know the client’s family as well.”

SOCIAL STIMULATION, RECREATION, AND COMPANIONSHIP Ms. Florence LeRoy and Vilma have been “working” together since the fall of 2013. That is, if you can describe their time as “work”. Although Florence lives with her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie & John, Vilma & Florence mostly spend their weekly meetings out of the home. Since Debbie & John have a home-based business and are Florence’s primary caregivers (along with Florence’s granddaughter, Carina), Vilma’s services allow them a time for respite and peace of mind knowing they can keep their mother comfortable at home without

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depriving her of social stimulation and recreation.

Florence & Vilma fill their outings with trips to the nail salon (“…I’m due for a pedicure,” Florence says the day I visit with her); afternoons at the library (Florence is an avid reader); and road trips to sight see around the island. In fact, Florence loves taking drives.

It’s reminiscent of the years with her husband in their RV; driving through the Alaskan and mainland countryside, taking in the scenery while knitting afghans (to which Debbie confirms she has “…a pile of them.”)

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Florence grew up the oldest of six children in Saskatchewan, Canada. Born to be a leader, Florence helped take care of her siblings and became a nurse after high school. With her first job in a hospital, and a generous salary of $40 (with free daily meals), she was able to continue to help support her family. Fast forward, and with a family of her own, Florence became a hospital administrator, leading an organization in Alaska. She says, “I was a boss. I made sure everyone was doing what they’re supposed to be doing.”

by Jackie L. Reding And speaking of her husband, her “one Although no longer the entertainer man in life,” Vilma asked why she liked – Florence & Paul used to host a and married him. “Paul was an an Thanksgiving Open House in which excellent dancer. You could savor the hundreds of people would pass through music when he danced on the floor.” In their home for fact, dancing is one homemade holiday The benefits of being of Florence’s favorite refreshments – she hobbies. Vilma home for the holidays will still be able to reports, “I can tell she partake in holiday are not only mental really loves dancing traditions from the because every time we and physical; the comfort of living at hear music [in the car] home. Buying gifts for she carries her sway importance of having her daughters, maybe to the rhythm.” Even the cornerstone of spend Christmas Eve Debbie confirms that the Hyatt with family, Florence, at 94 years the family present and at and have “FaceTime” young, danced at a connected in the lives with relatives. “Family weddin g last year. is important,” she says, of the people they Although Paul has further describing how passed and is no love is also emotionally she is blessed with longer here to dance two daughters, seven significant. the night away with grandchildren, and six her, after a lifetime great grandchildren. of caring for others, Florence’s family is As I conclude, a visit with Florence ensuring she can enjoy the quality of life reminds us that the most cherished things she deserves. in life, ultimately, are family, friends, love COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVING given and love received.

When asked to describe her most Happy Holidays! memorable moments with Florence, Vilma answers, “Florence and I take weekly drives around the island. One day we went to Spouting Horn and watched the silvery and snowy-like splashes of waves. While there, I learned that she’s a nature-lover.

Feeling the breeze and hearing her amazing stories of her life made the surrounding area a perfect paradise.

She also cracks jokes and we laugh together! She’s a real joker!”

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Recognizing RSVP Volunteers The County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs sponsors the Kauai RSVP Program, a wonderful volunteer program for active seniors and retirees who want to give back to their community. RSVP Volunteers can be found tutoring in schools, helping out in hospitals, community centers, libraries or visiting homebound seniors.

We are the county’s leading agency on aging and Kauai’s designated aging and disability resource center, your one stop source of information for aging and disability services and support options.

For services or more information call us at 241-4470 or visit our website at kauaiadrc.org.

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

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Reducing Loneliness in Elders around

Holiday Season

by Caryn Sakahashi

Older family members with special needs can get lost in the shuffle and chaos of happy family gatherings.

Holidays should be happy times, with family gatherings and traditions. The reality, however, is that the elderly can feel isolated and lonely during this sometimes forced “season of good will.”

How can we bring the spirit back into their lives? You are busy and stressed yourself, but by simplifying the holiday season and concentrating on what really matters – people – you can offer your parent help through what can be, for some, a time of discouragement.

Remind them how important they are as a part of your own celebration and that of the entire family.

Be especially careful not to act like what you do for them is a duty. They may feel useless and burdensome at this busy time of the year.

Help them see that you are trying to simplify the holidays in order to bring back the real meaning of the celebrations.

If your parent is in an assisted living facility or nursing home, check with the staff if you could use a small conference room for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party and invite immediate family and close friends.

Make your dinner table special.

Whether your parents are at home or in a facility, try to make the table festive with some appropriate colors and themes for the holidays.

SPEND TIME WITH THEM! This is the most important thing you can do. Look at family pictures or videos with them.

Your time is precious to you. You likely have a spouse, still working, children to tend to and others who need you. However, your time is the most valuable gift you can give your elders during this holiday. Do what you can without stressing yourself beyond your limits.

Remember that you won’t reach perfection and you won’t please everyone all of the time. Your best efforts will be good enough.

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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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Jacee’s Toys For Tots A senior at Kauai high school, Jacelyn Moani Perreira has chosen a worthy cause for her senior project, Toys for Tots Kauai. Jacelyn or more commonly known as Jacee is the daughter of Jay and Cheryl Perreira of Lihue. Jacee is an aspiring nurse and has a great passion for children.

She has volunteered at the Toys for Tots drop off sites for two years. So naturally when it came time to choose her senior project, she picked Toys for Tots. Her senior project has a couple of segments.

The first entailed hosting a Zumbathon as a way to rally Toys for Tots interest while

also collecting toys and money. This event was held at the Lihue Veterans center on October 24th. The second part is the set up of volunteers to man various drop off sites. Walmart and Kmart to name a couple. Volunteers will be at Walmart and Kmart starting Thanksgiving weekend and every Saturday and Sunday after that, all the way until Christmas. Location times are 8 am until 5 pm. Donations may also be dropped off to any fire station or by calling Jacee or Cheryl at 639-0507.

Make a difference in a needy Kauai child’s life and donate a toy today!

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easy. Merna grew up in the Philippines and came to Hawaii when she was nineteen. Her early years were filled with hardship and poverty. Owen was born and raised on Kaua’i. He was only a baby when his father died. One of ten children, Owen was raised by his grandparents. Eleven years later, his grandfather died.

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We were first inspired at a birthday

when we met a couple there A party,A

with two foster children. They shared their story with us and we started thinking about it. Our two birth sons attended Kamehameha Schools on Oahu, which was another reason we were open to fostering children. It wasn’t until a year later that we officially started the licensing process.

We completed training and the home study, and then received our Foster Home License.

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refers to families that are willing to foster any unrelated child.

There are other types of Resource Caregivers, such as “Child Specific Resource Caregivers”, which refers to families who are either related to or have

a prior relationship with the child. “Therapeutic Resource Caregivers” are specially trained to provide care for children who require specialized care due to specific medical/emotional needs.

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to provide a safe home for their children. The biggest surprise for us was when we were called “Mom” and “Dad”. Another nice surprise is when we see children that we have fostered in public and they acknowledge us, come up to us and give us hugs. Sometimes we even get an unexpected visit.

It makes us feel, no matter what the situation was and the hardship they’ve been through, they appreciate the care, love and support that were given to them. We feel this is a reward we received from all of them.

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Showing and working with the positive and never to give up on these children/teens. There are support agencies that can help you as a foster parent.

Caregivers provide A Resource safetyA and stability, while nurturing the children. By providing opportunities for them to grow, you help them to be successful.

Although it’s not always easy, we

This was our calling and we are still here for the children, and have received many blessings in return. give them love and support and ask God for his blessing. This was our calling and we are still here for the children, and have received many blessings in return. Consider opening your heart and home..

By becoming a foster parent, you will be able to offer these children/teens a loving and stable home. Guiding them towards opportunities out there and helping them to succeed. It won’t always be easy, but giving them lots of love, support and asking God for his blessing, will help you through all of this. This was our calling and we are still here for them and received many blessing in many ways.

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Thanksgiving Happenings!

Free Hot Turkey Lunch Kapaa Beach Park

Sunday, November 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ohana Christian Fellowship Church will be providing a free hot turkey lunch to the community’s less fortunate on Sunday, November 23 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Kapaa Beach Park. The Church will have free give-aways of clothing, shoes, household goods, and linens to anyone who is truly in need of them. There will be crafts for the keiki.

Contact: Bob C. (808) 245-6857

Imu Service for Thanksgiving

Reservations required. Deadline Monday Nov. 24th.

Drop off at Island School, Imu Site, 3504 Ili Rd, Omao Wednesday, November 26, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Pick up: Thursday, November 27: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Kaua’ibots will be offering an imu service for Thanksgiving turkey or ham for $25. Contact: To place an order, call (808) 635-7377 Email: kauaibots2465@gmail.com

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Luncheons

Wednesday, November 26th, Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hanapepe Salvation Army Community Center: 10:30 a.m.

On Wednesday, November 26 the Salvation Army of Kauai Lihue Corps will serve 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 Thanksgiving Dinner at Kauai Mini Golf

Thursday, November 27th at 4:00 p.m.

Kauai Mini Golf will be serving FREE Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 4 p.m. while supplies last. It is our way of saying “Thank You” to the community for all of your support.

Free Community Thanksgiving All Saints Episcopal Church Gym

Thursday, November 27th, Community Worship 10:00 a.m.

Turkey Meal served 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Kapaa Interfaith Association invites everyone for community worship at All Saints Episcopal Church on Thursday, November 27th at 10 a.m., and to enjoy a free community Thanksgiving luncheon from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. The turkey meal will be prepared by Mark Oyama and his staff at Contemporary Flavors. Home delivery will be provided for the elderly, handicapped and shut-ins in the Lihue to Anahola Area.

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

FREE Kapaa Turkey Trot Informal 5K/10K Fun Walk, Run, or Bike Ride

Thursday, November 27th, Kapaa Beach Park at 6:45 a.m., check-in; event starts at 7:30 a.m. This event is FREE, but non-perishable food for Hale Ho’omalu or monetary donations to Kauai Path will be gratefully accepted.

Contact: www.KauaiPath.org

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A Young Man Taking a Stand

Meynard Enriquez PT Clinical Director Hawaii Sports and Balance Center

Just little of 1 year ago, Jason Cabot was no different than others in their 20’s, tackling college, new jobs, and new relationships. However, only a few months after finishing his degree and starting his career, Jason sustained injury to his spinal cord during a diving injury at an ordinary day at the beach. This would lead to the greatest challenge he has had to overcome, that of the fight to get back his life. As a result of the quadriplegia, Jason lost the ability to do something many of us take for granted… the ability to stand and walk.

Standing has a variety of benefits for the body. Bearing weight through our bones stimulates bone growth and prevents abnormal curvature of the spine. It also stimulates different systems in our body, including digestion, cardiac and respiratory function, and circulation, which are all challenges in the quadriplegic or paraplegic population. These challenges typically require a cocktail of medications to achieve normal body function with the

loss of voluntary movement in our legs, feet, and inability to stand.

Jason has had to overcome many obstacles since his accident. Initially, he could barely sit up for a few minutes, without having to lean back because of his unstable blood pressure. The strain of sitting with his head unsupported would cause intense pain due to the weakness in his neck muscles, and the lack of strength in his arms and trunk. After months of intensive physical therapy he can sit at the edge of the bed a few minutes without any support at all.

With the help of the LiteGait, a body weight supporting system, Jason tackled the next challenge of being able to stand. The machine has given him the ability to stand safely without falling. Tolerating only a few seconds of standing initially, he has now been able to stand for 15 minutes, enough to be able to notice how different the world look out of his wheelchair.

With the love of his friends and family, Jason continues his fight today, not content to just sit down, but instead take a stand.

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Helping to Feed Kauai’s Hungry

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lunch: Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency Food - call 631-9610

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Don’t let the faucet run while cleaning vegetables. Instead, rinse them in a sink or bowl filled with clean water.

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Steam, rather than boil your vegetables whenever possible. Use a tight lid on the pot, and as a little water as possible.

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Thaw frozen foods ahead of time, not under running water.

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

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Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator. Remember, running the tap to cool water for drinking loses 3 gallons per minute.

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

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Don’t overuse garbage disposals. Use the disposal only at the end of cooking or cleanup periods, or when full.

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

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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!!

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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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.

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PETS INSIDE: Newton Young, Dog Whisperer Giving Instead of Receiving Holiday Pet Hazards Photo: Rhye’s Photography Rian Yamamoto with Poki

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Giving Instead Of Receiving

Momma, I don’t need any more toys.

What? When have you ever heard a child say that? But that is exactly what seven year old Rian Yamamoto, a second grade student at Kapaa Elementary School, told her mother, Maile, when mom asked what she wanted for her birthday party earlier this year.

Giving instead of receiving: “I want a no-present party” Rian continued, “...Instead of presents for me, I would like my friends and family to bring presents for the animals at the Kauai Humane Society.”

What is Rian like: Described as “…a really good kid who is very thoughtful, artistic, somewhat reserved, generous…kind of an old soul in a darling little girl,” by her mom, “Rian’s favorite things are doing art, hanging out with her friends and classmates and loving animals.”

Her little dog, Poki, (a “poi” dog) was adopted when our friend was unable to care for it. Rian chose Giving instead of the name “Poki” which receiving: “I want a was said to be the name no-present party” of King Kamehameha’s favorite dog and was Rian continued, “... considered a supernatural Instead of presents dog on Kauai.”

for me, I would Fun at the dog park: So that is exactly what like my friends and They often visit the 1.5they did. Guests at acre county dog park in family to bring Rian’s birthday party the Wailua Homesteads brought toys for cats presents for the Park adjacent to the and dogs, pet food, animals at the Kauai pavilion, playground treats, and some brought Humane Society.” and tennis court areas in checks made out to Kapaa. Maile notes that the Humane Society. the dog park gives Poki and other dogs an Afterwards, Rian, her mom and her ‘Ama opportunity to socialize with other humans Susan’ (grandmother) enjoyed delivering everything to the Humane Society. and dogs.

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We learned that a dog accustomed to meeting humans is less likely to have a fear response toward strangers. The dog park allows Poki and other dogs to get strenuous exercise, something that may not be easy to do at home or when they are on on-leash walks. Dogs are a great ice-breaker. A dog park promotes friendships and a feeling of belonging to a community. Owning a dog encourages people to exercise. Taking a dog out has also been found to stimulate social interaction with other people

less fortunate. Rian’s spirit of giving is not just limited to her birthday. She, along with her mom and her “Ama” Susan are looking forward to donating to “Toys for Tots” which is the U. S. Marine Corps Foundation. Over its life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Program has distributed over 469 million toys to over 216 million less fortunate children.

According to a national survey, nearly all pet owners say companionship, love, company and affection are the number one benefits to owning a pet. Fifty-nine percent say pets are good for their health and the health of their family and help them relax. Forty percent say that owning a dog motivates them to exercise on a regular basis. It is universally agreed that pet owners are health conscious, like to look their best, like to exercise with their pet, are happy and maintain a well organized home.

Approximately 63% of all U.S. households own a pet which equates to more than 69 million households.

Mom Maile expressed an extra wish for the holiday season: “…that pet owners act responsibly by having all their pets spayed or neutered.” This would be a pet owner’s gift to all of Kauai.

Additionally, they are asking their “Secret Santa” friends to donate to the Humane Society instead of giving gifts.

There are many worthwhile places and organizations on Kauai where you can make a difference by donating goods, cash and your time during our holiday season and throughout the calendar year.

Holiday giving: The winter holidays are a special time of giving especially to those

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Holiday Pet Hazards The holiday season is upon us as they say and it’s a time for giving, but there is such a thing as giving too much … especially to our pets. Like most people my pets are a huge part of my family. I want them to enjoy the holidays with me and my friends. But if you really love your pets you must act as their guardians. They cannot possibly be expected to understand that all that wonderful food doesn’t mean it’s time to pig out. Human food is not good for dogs and cats. When I was in veterinary school the animal nutritionists there told us that “the higher the percentage of human food that a dog or cat ate the greater the likelihood that said animal was malnourished.” I have two recent graduates that work with me on occasion and have asked them if the schools still say that and they confirmed that they do. DO NOT GIVE YOUR PETS YOUR FOOD. Stick to dog food for dogs and cat food for cats and you will almost always be OK. There are of course occasional pets that have special needs, but those are actually fairly rare and even then there is a huge selection of commercially prepared diets that are prepared and balanced by professionals. I almost never recommend home cooking for pets and strongly recommend against raw diets (a dangerous fad). A few choice treats here and there won’t hurt, but keep the

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quantities small and avoid emergency visits during the holidays. Give extra love, they’ll like you just as much and you’ll get to do it again next year.

But it isn’t just foods that can cause trouble. I happen to have parrots, but the same things that are true for me and my parrots are true for people with other types of pets. While I love them dearly I realize that they simply can’t be trusted not to chew on things around the house. Electric cords for holiday lights look like great chew toys to them, but one bite through the insulation and it could be bye bye birdie. Some of the flowers and other holiday plants are toxic also.

Poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, lilies and daffodils are all toxic.

Even the humble Christmas tree with its pine oils can be mildly poisonous. If you have a question ask your vet or call the ASPCA poison control center at 800 548-2423. They will charge you a modest fee, but are a fantastic source of comprehensive, up to date information.

If you use recreational drugs by all means keep them away from your pets.

Please, if you are traveling during the holidays make sure that whoever is taking care of you pet can either get a hold of you in an emergency or has some idea of how far you would like to go to provide emergency care. On December 23rd, 1994 I was called out to see a horse with a broken leg. It was a bad break and it

by Scott Sims, DVM would have been very expensive, and most likely not successful, to try and save the horse. The owner was out of town and could not be reached. The stable manager and I decided that the chances of success were too low and the costs too high to justify surgery and we euthanized the horse without permission from the owner. It was a terrible position for both of us to be put in … to make such a decision for someone I barely knew. As it turned out when the owner returned they agreed with our call. I was relieved, but still tell the story to emphasize that you need to make your caretakers aware of your plans and give them some guidelines.

When people come to visit doors that are normally closed can be left open by mistake. Doors and gates left open can lead to pets getting out and either getting lost or injured. Cars and pets don’t mix well.

And drivers that hit them can be injured as well. Be aware. Lock them up where they can’t get let out by mistake. Keep them and others safe.

DO NOT GIVE YOUR PETS YOUR FOOD. Stick to dog food for dogs and cat food for cats and you will My pets are a big part almost always be OK. of my family and my life.

My world would be a poorer place without them. I’m sure your world be less without your pets. Be smart, be careful with your friends and families (both human and animal) and have a wonderful and joyous holiday season.

During this special holiday season of giving — and throughout the calendar year – Kauai Community Cat Project has a need for: kitten foster parents, adopters, volunteers, and donations to pay for spay and neuter procedures done by our KCCP-affiliated veterinarians.

Please visit our website for more information on donating, volunteering, fostering, and adopting. www.kauaicats.org

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KIDS FIRST! 2014 Holiday Gift Guide - DVDs As the holidays approach, you are looking for the perfect gift for that niece, nephew, sister-in-law and of course, your own kids and family members. You know what the people closest to you want and need but those relatives who you don’t see that often are a bit of a challenge. We have compiled a collection of DVDs, Feature Films and E-Books that we think make great holiday gifts More film reviews are available at www.kidsfirst.org. Happy holidays, Ranny Levy, KIDS FIRST

Earth to Echo After receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages, a group of kids embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help.

Starring Teo Halm, Astro and Reese Hartwig. Rated PG for some action, peril and mild language.

Frozen Sing-Along DVD Experience Frozen, the hit musical comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, like never before in a new to DVD, full-length Sing-Along Edition! Follow the lyrics with a bouncing Frozen snowflake

Rio 2 It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all - his father-in-law

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Keys of Friendship My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Keys Of Friendship includes “Rarity Takes Manhattan,” “Pinkie Apple Pie,” “It Ain’t Easy Being Breezies,” “Twilight’s Kingdom, Part 1,” and “Twilight’s Kingdom, Part 2.” A fun sing-along is included as a bonus feature

Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another.

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Holiday Season Equals Winter Swell Season

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

Writing for the Holidays issue in mid-September deadline is both a happy assignment (“Holidays” is such a happy word), and also a bit anxiety provoking. (Oh my Gosh, Holidays already??)

be having a gorgeous day here, but huge winter storms in the Aleutians send down swells that can arrive up to 20-30 minutes apart. For those minutes, the ledges look very beautiful and exotic. Yes, the guidebooks are doing an increasingly good job of The other source of anxiety for giving safety warnings about these an ocean safety advocate is that ledges, including the key “don’t go Holiday Season equals Winter there in the winter months.” But, Swell Season. The mainland is guidebook readers often see the word cold and wintry, and Hawaii with “Gem” and they see her beaches the exotic beauty in If you’re going to do and swaying photos palms is that, please familiarize Facebook and YouTube videos, sunny and and they skip the yourself with rescue picturesque. fine print. Also, Those of you tubes and where they’re just which months who know my on the beach and how are “the winter past writings to use them, and please months?” know about I tend to the familymake sure there’s always So…Yes, worry during Holiday destroying a buddy on shore who Season. If you’re dangers this, please that can lurk can call 911 and then reading tell anyone and behind these grab a rescue tube and everyone: DON’T picturesque go to these areas scenes. I use it if necessary. between Labor actually Day in the autumn don’t worry and Memorial Day in the spring. (As that much about beaches on for summer when North swells are huge days, since even the extremely rare: Hmmmm. I guess inexperienced eye can see that they’re ok, but if I had my druthers you can’t go in unless you’re a these 2 sites would be out of bounds, world-class surfer. I do worry period.) about the rock ledges (Queens Bath, Secret Lava Pools) that are The other scenario I worry about is classified as Gems in guidebooks. not-huge days, when a place like The problem of course is that we can Tunnels or Anini looks oh so nice, but in fact there are waves -- and these can

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HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE. be small waves -- breaking on the outside barrier reef, and this is the exact condition that sets up unseen rips currents. I think those of us who live here are by now pretty Akamai about rip currents, and what to do and what not to do if you’re caught in one.

Visitors: Please study about them on www.kauaiexplorer.com, or ask local people about them.

with rescue tubes and where they’re on the beach and how to use them, and please make sure there’s always a buddy on shore who can call 911 and then grab a rescue tube and use it if necessary.

We had another big year for people being rescued (and educated) by our Lifeguards at our guarded beaches, and also for people being rescued by Good Samaritans using rescue tubes or their surfboards to save people at remote unguarded beaches. I recommend swimming ONLY at Lifeguarded beaches – unless you’re a good surfer. I’m realistic, however, and I know that many won’t need this key piece of lifesaving advice, and they will dabble their toes at unguarded beaches. If you’re going to do that, please familiarize yourself

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By Chaslene Halog, McKenna Recovery Center From bath salts to “molly”, there are multiple new drug trends that surface every year. Bath salts made headlines because it was not only easy to attain, it also caused users to go into dangerous manic rages.

Molly is a toxic cocktail of synthetic drugs that has become popular among electronic dance music concert crowds.

The good news, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) documented a decline in American students grades 8, 10, and 12 who reported ever using alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Despite this news, students who reported ever using an illegal drug increased from 34.1 percent in 2012 to 35.8 percent in 2013.

It is important to note that e-cigarettes are a new trend that are quickly replacing conventional cigarettes. They are not only convenient, they now lack the classic stink of burning tobacco. E-cigarettes come in a variety of styles and flavors targeted to appeal to a wide young audience of new smokers and future nicotine addicts.

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the foremost “gateway drug” to other substance use and dependence.

Marijuana has risen in popularity due to the growing acceptance of the drug.

Unfortunately, marijuana use is a societal norm in Hawaii. Twenty states plus Washington, D.C. allow the medical use of marijuana. Additionally, Washington State and Colorado recently legalized recreational use.

Nicotine, marijuana, alcohol, and meth are prevailing drug trends. On Kauai and throughout Hawaii, increasing severity in use result in further negative societal impacts, like meth babies, increased criminal activity and broken families.

In this holiday season and through the New Year, take a stand in prevention, grow a strong communication with keiki. Model responsible behavior, because prevention is our kuleana. Be a positive role model and nurture a sense of accountability. And when you sense a problem, take measures to intervene.

4th Annual School Ready Supplies Program

We’re Getting School Supplies Into The Hands Of Kids Who Need Them.

When students have the school supplies they need, test scores rise, absenteeism drops, disruptive behavior diminishes, and kids feel good about themselves Children enrolled in Kauai Public Schools will receive free school supplies when community partners and sponsors conducted a school supplies giveaway this back-toschool season. We coordinated with the Kauai school district office to coordinate the distribution of the supplies at each school.

Kauai Family Magazine has organized this project because there are children in our community who start school every year without the supplies necessary to participate in classroom activities. When parents are struggling to feed and clothe their kids, buying school supplies seems insignificant. The effect of having school supplies, however, is anything but.

Please join Kauai Family Magazine and other community business and education leaders to learn how you can become involved with this much needed community project. For more details, contact chrissys@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com or call 639-5656.

Mahalo To Our School Ready Supplies Program Community Sponsors

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