The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui
Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life” BY: TIFFANY IIDA We are each so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones who are iimportant to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, offer a chance to get to know each other better and offer the precious joys that add spark to our lives. These are special moments and stories as written and provided by employees of the County of Maui. This column is your chance to express gratitude, praise and the simple and abundant joy these experiences have brought you- The blessings of life! Please send submissions to tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov for inclusion in future issues of The High Street Journal.
Fukunaga, was selected to take part in a juried art exhibit, “Malama Woo Akua,” at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao. Exhibition runs until October 23. His painting is of a Hawaiian Crow “ ‘Alala.” Adam attends art classes at Sabado Art Studio. Janelle Duldulao Jocelyn Moniz, Law Technician, Litigation Section, Corporation Counsel and husband Marvin Moniz would like to congratulate and recognize their eldest daughter, Janelle Duldulao of Kaneohe, Oahu, on her recent promotion as Senior Coordination Services Representative with First American in Honolulu. Her employer and customers noted that, “Janelle can be relied upon for smart, efficient, proactive and exceptional service.” Congratulations to Janelle!
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The 2013 Japan Karate Association Hawaii Fall Tournament held September 22 at the Kahului Elementary School named 9-year old Dustin D. Metzler Jr. a.k.a. “DJ” of the Maui Karate Association as this year’s Most Outstanding Male Competitor. DJ is the son of Sharon Zalsos, with the Dept. of Environmental Management. The Most Outstanding award is determined by winning first
Adam Fukunaga, the son of Chad Fukunaga and Dept. of Environmental Management’s Robynne Adam Fukunaga
D.J. Metzler place on two major categories – kata (forms) and kumite (sparring), and by a panel of instructors officiating the tournament. A big mahalo to the tournament host officials from MKA led by Chief Istructor Sensei Deron Furukawa, Sensei Ricky Supnet, Sensei Ted Kesaji, Senpai Stephanie Metzler and Senpai Kit Zulueta, communications director for Council Services. Lunch for the competitors were provided by Chef Kirstin Dougherty of UH Maui Culinary Academy. JKA Hawaii Oahu will host the next Spring Tournament in Hahaione Elementary School in Hawaii Kai, Oahu in May 2014.