July 26, 2012

July 26, 2012

Ke Alaka i Volume 100: Issue 5

THE LEADER

London 2012 Kick Off: Mormons in the Olympics and other facts p. 12-15

Laie Days Bash: Laie Days coming to a close p. 7

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Parents, children and students of the community enjoyed the music, food, and fun of the annual Laie Days Summer Bash celebration at the Laie Shopping Center. Photo by Mei Yin

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Excitement for the Olympic games has begun, with the opening ceremonies on July 27. Athletes prepare for the most important competition of their careers. Photos from AP.

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Olympics on July 27, 2012. The ceremonies is scheduled to begin in Hawaii at 5:30 p.m.

NOTE WORTHY news headlines

BYUHSA will presents its “YOLO” themed outdoor dance. Refreshments will be provided and jumping castles will be available. The dance runs from 9-12 p.m. and Honor Code will be enforced.

Laie Community Association 27 The will host one of the biggest activities

of Laie Days yet: the Sunset to Sunrise movie screening. Located in the park on the corner of Naniloa Loop and Kamehameha Hwy, food booths will be available from 4-10 p.m. and the movies will play from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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“We were laying there in t h e mou th of hell — there’s s m o ke a n d expl osi ons and guns, ba t s f ly in g a cross t he screen beca u s e t h e mov i e’s still playing. It ’s d a rk. I t ’s ever y c hild’s worst night m a re,” -S t epha nie D avies, 21, in f o rm e d the Associated Press o f he r ex per i ence at the Aurora , Colora d o mov i e t h eater shooting.

“I wa s at the stadium yes t e rday a nd the park yesterd ay a nd you c a n f eel the kind o f a t m o sphere building, the ex cit e m en t bu i l di ng,I was brought u p a ro u nd thi s si de of London and, yo u kn ow, to a c t u ally see the changes t h a t have ha ppened and the ex cit ement t hat’s going on is a p ro u d moment.”

-Dav i d Beckham, r umo re d o p e n i ng c eremonies par ticip a n t , s a id of t he preparation f or t he Lon d o n 2 0 1 2 Olympics, accordin g t o NB C

”S a l ly was a national h e ro a n d a power f ul role model. Sh e ins p ired genera t ions of young g irls t o rea ch f o r the stars,” -Presi dent Obama’s stat e m en t co n cer ni ng the passing of a s t ro n a u t S a l ly Ri de, according to A P.

Members of the SAP TERP10 course pose with their certificates. All but four members of the class passed the SAP exam on their first try Photo courtesy Jim Lee

SAP training provides students with needed skills in software system After taking a two-week professional computer system course that lasted 10 hours a day from July 11-22, 23 BYU-Hawaii business management, accounting and information system majors became certified for SAP TERP10.

James D. Lee, a professor in the Computer and Information Science Department and the SAP adviser, shared his experience while teaching the SAP TERP10 training course for the first time at BYUH. He commented on the hard work and dedication shown by his students. “The great thing was they worked hard, but they helped each other. They would stay in the evening to help each other.”

SAP, according to Lee, is an enterprise software system that companies use to manage some aspects of their business. SAP enables the company using it to run more effectively through its enterprise application software. He mentioned that there are five classes on campus that have significant SAP content. These classes include ACCT 356, IS 430, IS 435, IS 440 and IS 485.

Lee added the SAP training course exists on campus because of the efforts of the late Dr. Clayton Hubner. “Dr. Hubner was a visionary man and he saw the opportunities that the SAP program would create for our students. . With his full support, we have been able to create a very solid program here on campus.”

Lee said Hubner’s passing came right in the middle of this summer’s SAP TERP10 training. “Most of the students in the class had taken at least one course from Dr. Hubner, and his death was very emotional for all of us.. The SAP program here at BYU-Hawaii is just one of the many legacies left by Dr. Clayton Hubner. We love him and miss him.”

Nilo J Manalo, a senior in business management - supply chain in operations management from the Philippines, shared the advantages of the SAP class and exam. “I think the experience itself was already an advantage for me. Right now, I’m having my internship in Ayala Land in the Philippines. I was assigned to work in the Supply Chain Division, and they are using SAP. I was so happy when I found out, because I know I can use the things I’ve learned from the SAP courses and certification,” Manalo said.

Potenciana Peralta, a senior in business management - operations and supply chain also from the Philippines, also commented SAP certified professional in a global world. “I think one of the advantages of becoming SAP certified is that it would give you a greater probability of landing a good employment. Considering that more and more companies are migrating to SAP to meet their rising global competition, passing the TERP10 would be a plus for you,” Peralta said.

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John and Mele Reeves to retire after nearly 10 years of service John Reeves, a professor and Field Practicum director of the BYUHawaii Social Work Department, and his wife, Mele, who works as a building custodian at the Joseph Smith Library, will retire in October 2012 after working for BYUH for almost 10 years. They said their involvement in different LDS Church, school and community services and their wonderful experiences with students, co-workers, neighbors and community members will be cherished and remembered.

John and Mele Reeves said they have been married for 39 years. They have six children and 15 grandchildren. John Reeves was originally from Kansas City, but he kept on moving as he served in the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. He went to the Church College of Hawaii, known now as BYU–Hawaii, pursued social services (social work) as his major, and graduated in 1974.

It was at BYUH where Reeves met his wife, Mele, a native of Tonga. Both converted to the LDS Church in the same year: 1970.

They got married in 1973 in the Laie Hawaii Temple. After his graduation, he and his wife moved to Tonga with their two children. In Tonga, they had two more children. After Tonga, they went and lived in New Mexico, where another two children were born.

John went to BYU in Provo and pursued a master’s degree in social work and marriage and family therapy. He worked at the

Biology Professor Day retiring after 32 years

Randy Day says developing friendships and helping students are what he values most about his time at BYU-Hawaii. Photo by Monique Saenz

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John and Mele Reeves have worked at BYUH for just under 10 years. The couple said they love serving any way they can.

Photo courtesy the Reeves

Central Utah Counseling Center for 18 years.

Mele was a stay-at-home mother, babysitter, basket weaver, and lei maker. She also worked at the cafeteria but is now as a custodian at the library. Like John, Mele loves serving in the LDS Church.

The couple expressed their appreciation for the opportunity given to them to serve and work at BYUH. “I love my job. It’s a blessing to work in the university,” said Mele. “I learned a lot from students. It’s not easy to train the student workers but it’s a joy to see them work honestly.” Bro. Reeves also commented, “It was quite a blessing to return and [perform] callings as teacher and bishop. I’m grateful for the Church Educational System . . . meeting students and seeing their lives develop is a wonderful thing.”

The couple plans to go back to Utah and spend time with their family. Mele is planning to visit her family in Tonga in December. But wherever they live, they said they are always willing to serve.

In October 2012, Randy Day, a 62-year-old biology professor, as well as the Art and Sciences Associate Dean, will retire after working at BYU-Hawaii for 32 years. Helping students to achieve their goals and developing friendship with people were the most significant experiences at BYUH, according to Day. ​ Day was born in Arizona in 1950.

He went to BYU-Provo and pursued a degree in biology. In 1969, he served his mission in France and Belgium. He met his wife, Cecilia, at BYU-Provo and was married in 1972.

The couple moved to California where Day received a master’s degree in Marine Science from the University of the Pacific. His first two children were also born in California. He and his family later moved to Florida where he earned his doctorate in comparative physiology at the University of South Florida. ​ In 1980, they moved to Laie where Day began teaching biology at BYUH. It was there that he and his wife had two more children. His primary teaching responsibili-

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ties, according to Day, were in the field of genetics and physiology. His wife, Cecilia, works as the assistant to the Director of the Admissions. ​ Together with his school responsibilities, Day also served as a bishop of the BYU–Hawaii Fourth Ward, First Counselor in the Stake Presidency of the BYU–Hawaii First Stake, and twice on the High Council in the BYU–Hawaii First Stake.

When he was asked about his experience at BYUH, Day said, “The most important experiences are certainly those experiences helping students achieve their goals.

We made many friends and those friendships have remained. Those are...important experiences that I value more than anything else.”

His will stay here in Hawaii until his wife retires and together they would serve as couple missionaries someday. “For right now, we will remain here. In the future, we plan to serve a mission and see what the future holds,” Day said.

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Changes in the Math Department

After 42 years teaching, David Furuto is retiring The Math Department is experiencing some major changes this summer from the staff all the way to curriculum. Professor David Furuto is retiring after 42 years on campus, and is being replaced by new faculty, Joel Helms.

Furuto said, “I am excited to start a new stage in my life.

Further, after I am retired, since I am a convert to the LDS religion, I am excited about serving a mission with my wife. In addition, during my retirement, because I do love BYUH-CCH. I do intend to continue to live in this area, and to serve BYUH.” Furuto’s wife, Sharlene Furuto, is also a retired faculty member in Social Work.

Furuto grew up in the Laie area. In fact, in a 2009 BYUH University Communications story about Furuto it says, “Although his rustic childhood was in the backyard of BYU-Hawaii (formerly known as Church College of Hawaii/CCH), Furuto said, ‘I would never have even conjectured that I would be at this stage in my life…. In my mind I thought that after high school I was going to start working in Honolulu. I had no plans to go to college.’

But Furuto ironically attended CCH. He said of that time, “When I came here, I almost flunked out of math.” The article goes

David Furuto works at the board with a student.

Furuto grew up in Laie, went to CCH and then returned to become a math professor. Photo

by Monique Saenz

on to say, however, “Professors saw potential in him and by graduation, CCH offered to pay for his Graduate Record Examination (GRE)—both the basic and the specific (in math). His scores were so high that he ‘beat out people from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT,’ he said. ‘I would not have been able to afford to take the GRE tests because I was only earning 97.5 cents per hour and supporting a family. It was this GRE Math test score that opened a prolific number of doors for me,’ he noted. CCH gave him two things--first religion and second ‘it opened a plethora of opportunities for [him], such as scholarships in graduate school [and] a higher probability of finding a job with [his] GRE Math test score.’

After earning a doctorate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he taught in several venues but returned here to help build a stellar on-campus math program, says the article. He said his “focus was always to give back to what he felt gave him his future—the Church: ‘I said to myself, “I owe the Church and I owe the university everything I have because without the university, without the Church, I would never have been where I am today. I’m really grateful and thankful. I love the place so much; I’ll do everything I can to bring it up’.”

Other changes in the Math Department includes the Math Lab Coordinator Manny Alborato moving on to graduate school and being replaced by David Yuen, who will also teach part time. Additionally, Elaine Merrill has stepped down as chair and is succeeded

by Scott Hyde. As far as replacing professors go, Hyde commented, “It’s sad to lose people retiring. To hire someone new is anti-climatic.

However, we are excited about our new staff.” Merrill said of her colleagues: “I have a good relationship with those I work with. I can’t say enough positive things about any one of them.”

Merrill said she loves her job, the Math Department, and the math students. “I may sound biased, but I think we have the best students on campus. Math is not an easy major, and those who do what is required of math majors are very smart. To think where they’re going to be in 5 or 10 years is humbling.”

Hyde added, “The 3-semester system has been rough on our students. The classes are the same as before, just more vigorous because it is difficult to drop math subjects. They build upon each other.” He continued, “I don’t want students to be frightened away.

They can pass if they just spend time at it, work hard, do homework, and keep caught up on classes. Rarely have I had a student do all the work and fail.”

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Above: Teens from around the United States attending EFY at BYU-Hawaii in July work on a missionary service project, right, preparing Book of Mormons and other literature to nonmembers, Photos by Mei Yin

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During the middle of summer, 194 teenagers from all over the world gathered in Laie and at BYU-Hawaii to attend a week filled with games, devotionals, service, and the strengthening of individual testimony. The event was Especially For Youth, commonly abbreviated as EFY, which lasted from July 16 to 20.

During this time, hearts were softened, souls were touched, and lives were changed, said participants.

EFY is an event similar to an elongated youth conference. Youth from the ages of 14 to 19 are given the opportunity to come together and meet young men and women who are LDS in an environment that invites the spirit at all times. It is not a requirement that one is LDS to attend an EFY, but all participants are required to adhere to the standards that are found in “For the Strength of Youth,” much like the Honor Code at BYUH. As a result, participants enjoy the fellowship of being with youth who share similar values and who are striving to become more like the Savior.

Brent Mendenhall, a resident of Rexburg, Idaho, Stake President of the BYU–Idaho 7th Stake, and Session Director for EFY in Laie, explained that EFY is a time for young men and women to make changes in their lives. “It is a safe environment for youth to discover truths of the gospel.”

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Mendenhall illustrated this very point when he declared to the weary, though satisfied participants at a fireside on the evening of July 19, “I don’t want you to go home and catch up on your sleep! Not right now. I want you to take a minute…to think of one, two, maybe three things that you can [change] in your life…What has the Savior done that you are not taking advantage of?”

The theme, “Arise and Shine Forth,” which also doubles as the 2012 Young Men and Young Women’s theme, was evident in the singing of the participants at the musical program. Open to all who were interested, the BYUH stake center on campus was filled with participants, students, parents, and any who desired to attend. At the conclusion of the fireside, the counselors who were assigned to a “company” of participants, led group-testimony meetings. Many cheeks were wet and many hearts were tender, they said, as the participants exited to prepare for their last official day at EFY.

“Everyone in our company bore their testimony,” said Tianna Hardisty, 15, a participant at EFY from California. “It was such a cool experience.” Hardisty continued saying, “It’s been an amazing week. My favorite thing about EFY is being able to meet new people. I’ve also enjoyed learning how to be able to relate to the spirit.”

A small number of BYUH students were counselors for EFY in Laie. Latu Fuluvaka, a junior majoring in EXS from Laie, was a counselor over a company of boys from the ages of 14 to 15. “It has been great, sharing my testimony with them, and, hopefully to get them ready to serve their missions,” he said. Referring to EFY, he said that it is, “…a spiritual bubble, or a spiritual high where it [the spirit] is welcome.”

By the end of the week, participants left feeling rejuvenated and pleased with the spiritual growth that they had experienced.

Some even had already set plans to attend for the next year. Hardisty left by giving the following recommendation: “For those who want to go, go. It’s really worth it.”

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Laie celebrates its history and culture at Summer Bash Laie Days activities to finish up with parade, food, movies

The annual Laie Days Summer Bash has the power to bring the communities surrounding Laie together like, as was evident on Friday, July 20 in the Laie Shopping Center parking lot. Hundreds flocked to the event that is sponsored by Hawaii Reserves Inc. While the evening celebration was extremely crowded with teenagers, adults, toddlers and senior community members alike, long lines and limited seating did not deter locals from having a monumental party.

“I can’t really compare this year’s bash to last year’s,” said Vaite Holman, a senior in accounting from Tahiti. Holman attended the celebration with her husband and young son. “Last year, my son was only 1 month old. This year is very fun for us to see him enjoy everything.” The Holmans proudly touted fluffy wands of cotton candy and stacks of free cookies, offered by the Hawaii Reserves Inc. For those determined to wait in long lines to partake of free refreshments, HRI was more than willing to tell the crowd a little bit about its vision for Laie while handing out treats.

Bash-goers sat in lawn chairs or stood to hear a variety of performing artists.

Audience members were impressed with this year’s quality of performances, which ranged from Michael Jackson hits to a more traditional hula troop. A climbing rock wall also entertained children and adults and carnival rides kept spirits high.

Each year, the event brings students and community members together for an evening of fun. Local businesses in the Laie Shopping Center appreciated the spike in customers that goes hand-in-hand with the event. Ryo Ooshiro, a junior studying TESOL from Okinawa, is a cashier at Foodland. “To-

Above: Live music was part of the free Laie Days Summer Bash at the shopping center on July 20. Below: Besides food there was a climbing wall and inflatables. Photos by Mei Yin

night is especially busy,” said Ooshiro. “Last year was extremely busy as well.”

The event lasted until around 11 p.m., though many families lingered to socialize.

Every year in July, the annual Laie Days commences with community activities that get locals of all ages involved in celebrating the unique culture of the historic town.

This year, the events began on July 1 and they will continue until July 29.

The focus and goal of the Laie Community Association is to provide activities for the whole family. For sports enthusiasts, volleyball, golf and basketball tournaments have all been well attended. A Kilauea beach day was held for children with games and fun in the sun. Kapuna of the community were also honored at a special Polynesian Cultural Center luncheon on July 18. A Pioneer Trek that snaked through the Malaekahana Bike Path was also popular among young Laie families, who participated on July 13 and 14.

As the summer dwindles, there are still a handful of community activities to attend. July 27 will mark the start of the Sunset to Sunrise event in which movies will be played from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the park at the corner of Naniloa Loop and Kamehameha Highway. On July 28, a community parade will color the streets of Laie with floats and costumes from the diverse

cultures and families of Laie. In the evening, a Foodfest will be held from 5-10 p.m. with samplings from Polynesia, Asia, local grinds, and more. Visit laiecommunityassociation.org for details about these upcoming events.

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Children’s choir, others share aloha in China Members of the BYU-Hawaii ohana and Polynesian Cultural Center employees joined the local Ko’olauloa Children’s Chorus, Halau Hula Olana dance group, KCC Steel Drum Ensemble, and some parents on a two-week tour to China in June. The groups travelled from June 11-22 to stage concerts in Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. Ultimately, their performances not only captured the hearts and minds of the audiences, but also brought the light of the gospel to people.

John Muaina, vice president of Human Resources; Delsa Moe, director of Cultural Presentations; and Kap Tafiti, an amusing and skilled fire-knife dancer, were PCC employees who went as a parent/ supporter, Master of the Ceremonies and a parent/performer respectively.

Above: Joe Ah Quinn sings with the choir and Hawaiian dancers at a concert in China. Right: PCC fireknife dancer Kap Tafiti talks with children during the Ko’olauloa Children’s Choir tour to China in June. Photos Courtesy of the Children’s Choir

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“I went as a parent and observer.

First of all, I was impressed of the children’s choir. They were superb. Their voices were well accepted by the audiences,” Muaina said when he was asked about the performance of the group. “Esther Macy enjoys doing it.

It supports the community. It brings family together and shows the skills and talents of the children. It keeps young people busy and it’s a good aspect to develop their talents. I believe this is one of the core values of the choir,” he added. Macy works at the BYUHawaii Health Center.

The choir, composed of approximately 60 children ranging from ages 8 to 16 years old, has been travelling internationally.

It was invited to sing at the National Children’s Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York.

In 2006, the choir travelled to England and performed in London and Canterbury at the International Children’s Choir Festival. “They [Koolauloa Children’s Chorus] went to New York and England.

They have been practicing for two years, every Wednesday and Saturday in the choir room to learn Polynesian dances and songs,” Muaina said.

The groups presented first at Central Minority University in Beijing, China, featuring different dances from the islands of Tahiti, New Zealand and Hawaii. Their next destination was at Xi’an Conservatory of Music in Xi’an, China, where they also performed a series of songs and Polynesian dances. The last stop over was at Dulwich College in Shanghai, a well-known school in China where they performed with Shanghai Philharmonic Children’s Choir in front of an audience of approximately 500.

Muaina shared an experience the groups had while in Shanghai. “What’s interesting in the last [place] was, after the children’s performance, they brought one investigator to be baptized and other [person] wanted to meet with the missionaries. It’s the Spirit of the Lord that [was] conveyed [through] these young people,” he explained.

Though most performers were Latter-Day Saints, they followed the rule of the country to not proselytize. “The Spirit was powerful. The audience was responding really well,” Moe explained. “Music is such a universal language. The children’s voices were angelic. People loved it. The audience sang along and got emotional. I just appreciated the fact to travel along with the choir and halau, experience China and share Aloha through music,” she added.

Along with the choir group that performed during the concerts were also members of Halau Hula Olana, one of Hawaii’s most celebrated award-winning hula dance groups; Kap Teo-Tafiti and his fire knife dance groups; and KCC Steel Drum Ensemble, directed by BYUH Music Professor Darren Duerden.

-Ma Vis Tagu ba

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3. Chicken and gravy- The most traditional approach to the Hawaiian haystack calls for chicken and gravy to top the rice layer. Combine two cans of cream of chicken soup with one cup of chicken broth, then add shredded chicken. Place over rice layer.

hough they may not actually be Hawaiian, these easy-to–make “Hawaiian haystacks” combine tropical ingredients for a simple entrée. Haystacks are not only easy to assemble, but readily 2 customizable based on the preference of each guest. A basic stack up of ingredients is listed here, but variations can easily be made.

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To top it all off 4. Chopped celery 5. diced tomatoes 6. sliced peppers 7. shredded coconut 8. crunchy chow mein noodles 9. shredded cheese 10. chopped green onions 11. pineapple chunks 5 Other additions to the traditional haystack could include sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, grapes, mango, sesame seeds, strawberries, cashews, raisins, chopped apples, and grilled onions.

The Rice Layer 1. Rice- Any type will work, but white or brown are simple to prepare and accommodate a wide range of flavors. The rice layer will form the foundation of the haystack and should be added to the dish first.

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The Meat Layer 2. Teriyaki chicken- A layer of shredded teriyaki chicken lends an Asian flavor to the haystack and 6 can complement other toppings like mandarin oranges, pineapple, and crunchy chow mein noodles. Marinate chicken breasts in teriyaki sauce for 4-6 hours, then cook until juices run clear and the center of the breast is no longer pink. Shred chicken and serve over rice with additional teriyaki sauce as needed.

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For another variation on the Hawaiian haystack, layer Spanish rice, Frito chips, beans, taco-seasoned meat, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cheese, jalapenos, and lettuce.

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DO IT IN A DAY Oahu Day trips on a dime North Shore

Students looking for a great lesser-known local attraction would be intrigued by the complex at Waialua Sugar Mill. Located just beyond Haleiwa town, the Waialua Sugar Mill remains one of Oahu’s best kept secrets, featuring small, thriving businesses from different industries, most of which allow visitors to tour and photograph the inside their facilities.

As you walk into the Island X Hawaii store, which sells Waialua-grown coffee and cacao [or cocoa], and shave ice. Waialua is the only place on the North Shore to find homemade shave ice flavors, but expect to pay about double the price as you would for 10

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the traditional flavors. The mill is Oahu’s only working coffee mill. Both coffee and cacao are dried and processed on site. If you are lucky, you may even be escorted to the rear of the facility where they dry the cacao, a seed from which cocoa is made.

A fully functional soap factory is also established in the Waialua complex, producing soaps made from natural ingredients such as kukui nut oil, honey, Waialua chocolate, sea salt, and sugars. The soap factory outlet store is open to the public and has glass walls in order for visitors to watch the soap-making process. Inside, you will also notice historic photos and artwork.

Between the coffee mill and the soap factory is the working shop where board builders shape surfboards from more than 15 local surf brands such as Pyzel, Surflight, and Chris’ crafts. Whether you want a big wave board to surf at Waimea, or a short board for surfing at Rockies, you can find someone to shape the board you’ve been hoping for.

Every Saturday morning at 8:30 you can join those gathered around the market waiting for the rope to fall, signaling the opening of the farmer’s market. There are various vendors who set up at the market to sell lettuce, flowers, and local fruits and vegetables.

Land that was once dedicated to sugar cane crops is now being to sewn with papaya, cattle feed, and grass. Waialua is home to around 4,000 people, just less than the population of Laie of 6,000+.

One of the places you would want to look at and try while driving through the panoramic view of Oahu’s North Shore is the majestic, fresh-looking Kahuku Land Farm fruit stand. It also had hot turon, commonly called as banana lumpia, a delicious, deep-fried banana spring roll that costs $2. This fruit stand is located at 56-800 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku. Its hours are from 7 a.m. till 6 p.m. daily.

Situated at the heart of Haleiwa, on Oahu’s North Shore, is the small but spectacular restaurant called Grass Skirt Grill. The restaurant prides itself in providing customers with local, delicious, and flavorful cuisines such as grilled onions and Swiss cheese served with a side of roasted red pepper sauce, shrimp scampi, fried calamari, garlic fries, pulled pork sandwiches, veggie-burgers, garden burgers, salad with chicken, luau salads, portabellas, hotdogs, pineapple salsa, and other numerous choices that have a price range starting from $2 plus tax.

The restaurant has good and friendly servers and is open regularly from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. However, only cash is accepted.

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Tita’s Grill

Across from Kahuku High School, Tita’s Grill is one of the North Shore’s gems. Breakfast is an excellent choice at Tita’s, where you can purchase sweet cocoa rice and Tita’s signature homemade bread for a mere $2. Breakfast ranges from $1-8, while lunch and dinner are $8-15. Tita’s is open from 7 am to 7 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kahuku Fruit Stand

The Kahuku Land Farm fruit stand is right in front of an organic farm and has fresh mangoes, pineapples, papayas, watermelons, sweet corns, guavas, bananas, coconuts with fresh juice, grapes and more. Prices start at $2 per bag.

Waialua Sugar Mill

The mill is Oahu’s only working coffee mill. Both coffee and cacao are dried and processed on site. If you are lucky, you may even be escorted to the rear of the facility where they dry the cacao, a seed from which cocoa is made.

Haleiwa

After a hot day on the beach, cool down with a shaved ice from any of the local shops in Haleiwa like Aoki’s. Choose a small or large with your choice of ice cream and/ or sweet Azuki beans all for under $5, this is sure to be a sweet treat that everyone can enjoy. Aoki’s can also be a nice way to beat the long lines that often surround the popular shave ice store, Matsumoto’s.

Sea Turtle sighting

The sought-out spot for turtle enthusiasts and ecstatic tourist is Laniakea Beach park, also called Turtle Beach. Laniakea is conveniently located twenty-five miles away from Laie. The well-kept beach park has a natural reef setting that attracts hungry turtles for tourists to see.

Ted’s Bakery

More than a bakery, Ted’s offers fresh hot meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. After a meal of BBQ ribs or garlic shrimp, satisfy your sweet tooth with their heavenly carrot cake or chocolate haupia cream pie. If you are in a rush, just grab a croissant with chocolate icing or French doughnut, you’ll be glad you did.

Waimea Valley

One of the most historic sites on O’ahu, Waimea Valley tells the story of ancient Hawaiian civilization and Hawaii’s beautiful climate. The steep terrain and the flowing water made it a tranquil and fertile place for ancient Hawaiians to live.

-Ke alakai staff Opposite: Clockwise: Kahuku fruit venders sell produce to passersby; Patrons wait patiently in line at the Grass Skirt Grill; Handmade soaps from a factory at the Waialua Sugar Mill.

Above: Top to Bottom: Cocoa rice is a popular treat at Tita’s Grill. Students visit Waimea Falls. Soap from Waialua Soap Factory, People come from all around to try goods at Waialua Bakery. A sea turtle basks in the sun at a North Shore beach. Cacao beans at the Island X Hawaii store in Waialua. Photos by Mei Yin and Phillip Andrus

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Hawaii-born Olympian shares her journey to London

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umua Anae, the goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s water polo team, will be representing her country in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London in less than two weeks. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she’ll be representing her faith as well. In this Q&A, Anae shares insights to her ties to Laie, her training, and balancing spiritual and physical fitness.

Your profile indicates you were born in Honolulu, have you got to spend much time back on the island since then?

Yes! I still consider Hawaii my half home (ha ha). My father lives in Hawaii and is working at the Straubb Hospital in town and my mother will join him in Hawaii permanently after the Olympics. As a family we used to visit at least two times a year when we were in middle school and high school because we still have a lot of family on various islands. What I love most when I go back is definitely the family and people that I get to visit with, as well as the food and ocean. You just can’t beat the Hawaii water!

Anae is a familiar name on our campus, do you have any connections to people who have been to BYU-Hawaii?

Yes I do. My father and his six brothers and sisters grew up on Iosepa Street and my grandma

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Anae suits up for practice with the U.S. Women’s water polo team in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games. Photo by AP.

still lives there. My Aunty Wendy was most recently the head women’s basketball coach, and my cousin Penny just graduated from BYU-Hawaii. My father used to play basketball at BYUH also, so I’m a big Seasider fan!

How did you react when you found out you had qualified to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics?

The first thing I did was call my family. I was able to share the moment with my parents, my sister and my brother-in-law

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Event: Womens water polo Birthplace: Honolulu, HI

and it was emotional, exciting and definitely surreal.

With the Olympics just days away, how do you spend a typical day?

While the Olympics are days away, our training has been going on for years. We officially started fulltime training in January of 2011, and since then it’s been pretty consistent. We have six days of practice a week and four of those days are doubles. We regularly lift and cross train outside of the

Country: United States Position: Goalkeeper Hometown: Newport Beach, CA

water as well. Other than training, we travel a lot, and during our time off, I like to spend that precious time with my family.

What has been the most enjoyable part of your journey to London thus far? What has been the most difficult?

I would have to say the best part has been the relationships that I have formed with my teammates. Being part of this team is such a privilege and I have so much enjoyed traveling with this group and really getting to know them; not only as such driven, athletic, strong women, but also as the wonderful people they are outside of the pool.

The hardest thing has been making the team! Making this Olympic team is no joke. The training aspect alone has been hard, but the competition to make this team has by far been the hardest struggle in this journey. In competing with the best in the world and seeing your friends get cut and go has been the hardest part.

What do you most look forward to at the London games?

I am looking forward to competing!

I want to enjoy the experience and want to take the time to enjoy the experience but at the same time I want to win! I can’t wait till our opening game on the 30th. That is what I am looking forward to, putting all the work

to some use in the pool in London.

Which team are you most excited to play against?

I’m excited to play each game at the Olympics. I wouldn’t say that I’m more excited to play one particular team, but I am most excited to play our team game. Each team we face will present a unique challenge, but I’m excited to see how we compete in our biggest moments!

Which other events would you like to watch while in London?

I’m a big sports fan.I would love to see basketball, beach volleyball, gymnastics and swimming, but I would enjoy anything.

How has being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints influenced where you are in your life today?

I think being a member of the church has made me a better athlete. I think among many things, the church gives you perspective and a unique balance in your life that makes it easier to take on challenges and obstacles that I’ve had to face in athletics. I think the same sense of purpose that the church gives you parallels your sense of purpose in everything you do. The church requires personal sacrifice that plays into any eternal family and any team your a part of.

So in many ways the gospel has made me a

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better teammate, athlete and friend.

How has Olympic training influenced you spiritually?

Training and traveling has required many of my Sundays and so it has not been easy to make a regular church schedule, but I have been blessed to have so many missionary moments throughout this experience. I have had so many wonderful spiritual experiences in this Olympic journey, but I will be excited to go to church regularly and have a more stable church going experiences.

What advice would you offer those who are working to reach their high goals (like making it to the Olympics)?

I would say don’t doubt yourself. I think that in pursuing anything worthwhile in work or school or sport, etc. It takes you standing for something. I think once you set a goal and commit to the work, you’re going to face doubt and hardship. But if you lean on the gospel and those you love, you should never doubt the possibilities.

Is there anything else interesting that you’d like to share about your journey to London?

Well, its not easy, but I can also say its been more worthwhile and meaningful than anything.

Watch the 2012 Summer Olympic games starting July 27. For more details, visit London2012.com.

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Area of copper cladding used to cover the exterior of the handball arena.

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Olympic events will be available for viewing on TV and online. For local TV listings, visit: http://www.

5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. (based on Oceanic Time Warner cable) nbcolympics.com/get-local/tvlistings. html.

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Timber panels form the ceiling of the velodrome

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Age of Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu- the oldest competitor this year.

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Weight of the world’s largest harmonically tuned bell that will ring in the Olympic games this year.

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Cost to own a Team USA men’s blazer from Ralph Lauren. com.

14 Million meals served at 40 locations during the games.

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The number of feathers on an Olympic shuttlecock, plucked from the left wing of a goose.

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For online coverage visit: http:// www.nbcolympics.com/online-listings/day=july-25/index.html Statistics from TIME Magazine and london2012.com

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As the London 2012 Summer Olympics approaches, students share what events they look forward to watching and who they are cheering for.

-Abigail Bu tle r Photos by Mei Yin

Jeff Ye, a sophomore majoring in political science from China said, “I like swimming. It’s exciting. You always see the ones left behind catch up and win, which never happens in other sports.

Miracles happen often during swimming. Phelps might beat china in swimming but China will dominate in ping pong.”

Orr Brown, a sophomore majoring in hospitality and tourism management from Samoa said, “I like to watch Jamaicans run the 100 meters, and I hope they win.

I also enjoy American swimming.

I love the Olympics, I want to watch all of it.”

Melinda Kendall, a senior majoring in marketing from Oklahoma said, “I watched gymnastics growing up. I have all sisters so we would watch it together. My idol is Shannon Miller. She lived across the street from us. Every time she won gold, we saw a new convertible in the driveway across.”

Eugene Ng, a sophomore majoring in finance from Malaysia said, “I think China is pretty good.

I don’t want them to win but I think they will. I heard they train like crazy, since they are very young.”

Nimilote Bola, a junior majoring in political science from Fiji said, “I cheer for America because I really look up to Michael Johnson.

He’s an American runner who is a 3 time consecutive record holder.

I used to run the 400 meter like him.”

Brieanne Hoffmann, a junior in university studies from Kahuku is rooting for the USA. “I love gymnastics. I like the bars and balance beam. I wish I could do that stuff- it’s amazing. I’m watching them live my dream.”

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Kahuku Emergency Drill

Yearly drill prepares island emergency personnel for when real disasters hit The strained call of a hysterical tourist looking for his family rang through the otherwise quiet Kahuku Medical Center parking lot on Friday, July 20. The distressed man, BYUHawaii student service intern Jordan Berardy, was joined by 18 other volunteers who were acting out various victim scenarios as part of an annual disaster drill. Though the wounds on the acting victims were fake, the emergency response team on site handled the situation as though it were real.

Emergency Department Manager, Brian Hendrixon, of Kahuku Medical Center said, “We do these drills to practice real disaster scenarios and to prepare for emergencies especially tsunamis here in Hawaii.”

The disaster drill coordinated the efforts of Fire departments, EMS, military personnel, hospital staff, and other emergency response teams in Hawaii. Amy Wilde, a nurse at Kahuku Medical center and volunteer victim for the drill, explained that some volunteer victims were treated initially at Ford Island by military personnel and then flown by helicopter to Kahuku Hospital.

“We drove down [to Ford Island] at 6 a.m. where they applied our wounds and then started treating us in emergency tents.

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They had lights, ventilators, and real doctors and nurses who could give I.V.s and chest tubes. It was very realistic,” said Wilde.

As helicopters descended on the pad at Kahuku hospital and delivered volunteers for further care, medical teams rushed them to triage tents in the parking lot for examination. “The drill gives our teams the opportunity to practice working outside the hospital set up, which could happen in an emergency,” said Hendrixon.

In addition to a triage station, a fully functional decontamination tent was assembled on site in Kahuku as well. “This is the first time we’ve been able to test the decon. Tent completely. We were actually able to put a volunteer through and wash them as we would someone who may have actually come in contact with hazardous material,” said Hendrixon.

Following the practice exercises, Hendrixon said that the teams involved will meet for an after action review, or AAR, to discuss the good and the bad of the drill and what can be improved.

- KEN T C AROLLO

Top left: Volunteers victims of accidents and disasters are brought into the staging groups outside Kahuku Hospital on July 20. as part of an annual disaster drill done on Oahu each year. Above and below: Helicopters brought people from Ford Island in Pearl Harbor out to Kahuku Hospital as part of the drill. Photo by Mei Yin