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CONTENTS

VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 2 | MAY/JUNE/JULY 2014

LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE

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SULLIVAN FAMILY LEGACY

VEGAS CALENDAR

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LOCAL CUISINE

DOWNTOWN DINING

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KAMA‘AINA SPOTLIGHT

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CHEAP EATS

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READING THE GREEN

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Can’t-miss Las Vegas shows and events A three-month guide to Sin City happenings Legendary watering hole Atomic Liquors Local dishes at Henderson hangouts

The Las Vegas art scene keeps creating

Three must-play golf courses

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If you haven’t started planning your trip to Vegas for the fall season, now is the perfect time to start. Cool temperatures contribute toward ma

CONTRIBUTING W RITERS Kim Baxter Jamie Lober Myra Rabanal

ADVE RTISING r and continue right through

Thanksgiving.

With many class and family reunions being held during the fall season, chances are high that you may even end up running into long lost friends, former neighbors and calabash family members while walking in the casino or dining in one of the many onproperty restaurants. Herman Shodai, a retired contractor, and his wife Jean told me that they run into more people that they know during their three annual jaunts to Vegas than they do in Honolulu.

And knowing how many friends they have, that says a lot!

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Your guide to can’t-miss Las Vegas shows and events OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN: SUMMER NIGHTS Since her 1978 co-starring role in Grease, Olivia Newton-John has gone on to win four Grammy Awards, numerous Country Music and People’s Choice Awards as well as 10 number one hits. Commemorating the 36th anniversary of Grease, Olivia’s new show, “Summer Nights,” will reminisce on the hit movie musical. Featuring an eight-piece band, Olivia takes her audience at The Flamingo on a trip through time with her hits like “You’re the One That I Want” and “Have You Never Been Mellow.” Also featuring hits from her newest album Grace and Gratitude, the room will be dancing.

A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, a foundation Olivia started in partnership with Austin Health after her battle with breast cancer in 1992.

WHERE: Flamingo Las Vegas WHEN: July 1–5, 29–31 › $69–$139 › flamingolasvegas.com › 702.777.2782

SUPER SUMMER THEATRE The 1962 Broadway show A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is back. Take a break from The Strip and get out to the Spring Mountain Ranch. Just 10 miles outside of Las Vegas, the Super Summer Theatre is an outdoor meadow venue. This musical is a witty take on an ancient Roman play. Telling the tale of a slave boy who attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master win the heart of the girl next door, the plot keeps the audience guessing. Don’t forget to bring a picnic dinner and a light jacket when you drive out to see this musical under the stars.

WHERE: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park WHEN: July 9–12, 16–19 & July 23–August 16 › $8–10 › supersummertheatre.org › 877.847.4858

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RESIDENCY SHOW: GEORGE WALLACE Award-winning comedian George Wallace finds humor in everyday life and never performs the same show twice.

Since his beginning in television with The Late Show with David Letterman, Seinfeld and HBO’s One Night Stand, George has made a name for himself as a hilarious comedian. He has also appeared in several films including Comedian, Little Nicky and Batman Forever. His stand-up performances encourage audience participation with “Yo Mama” and “I Be Thinkin” jokes. George also gives away prizes during the show, including CDs, DVDs, diamond necklaces, dinners and tropical cruises. After the show, George will be available for autographs and photos.

WHERE: Flamingo Las Vegas WHEN: July 22–26 › $62–92 › flamingolasvegas.com › 702.777.2782

VÉRONIC VOICES Experience the extraordinary vocal talents of impressionist and entertainer Véronic DiCaire. Combining her singing background with comic relief, Véronic’s repertoire of voices is earning the attention of star performers and captivating audiences. Beginning her musical career in a group called Sens Unique, a Quebec version of the musical Grease, she then released her self-titled debut album Véronic DiCaire with Warner Music. Véronic has gone on to open for Celine Dion on her Taking Chances Tour, receiving multiple standing ovations and rave reviews. Paying tribute to some of the most popular female recording artists in this Vegas performance, she portrays Celine, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Katy Perry and many more.

WHERE: Bally’s Las Vegas WHEN: April 23–June 28 › $30–135 › ballyslasvegas.com › 702.777.2782

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MAY / JUNE / JULY 2014

MAY 10

Ingrid Michaelson

Photo by Mark Tucker

Best known for her music featured on hit television shows including The Vampire Diaries, Scrubs, Bones and Grey’s Anatomy, indie-pop singersongwriter Ingrid Michaelson hits the stage in Las Vegas. Storyman and Sugar, as well as The Hi Lows, will join her in this live performance at the House of Blues.

Mandalay Bay House of Blues $27.50–37.50 concerts.livenation.com 702.632.4760

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MAY 14–18 Helldorado

MAY 10–11

Art Festival of Henderson It’s a family affair at this Mother’s Day weekend celebration. Featuring live music, contemporary artists, home décor artisans and sidewalk chalk art, there is no shortage of crafts and entertainment. The kid’s corner will have a variety of interactive games and activities.

Henderson Events Plaza Free admission hendersonlive.com 702.267.2171 10

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Experience the spirit of the Wild West in this festival of cowboys and pioneers.

Adventurous men and women are invited to Symphony Park to watch the Helldorado rodeo. A carnival and parade will also be a spectacle of untamed cowboy culture. The event proceeds go to supporting children and veterans in Southern Nevada.

Symphony Park Carnival $3; Rodeo $8–$15; Parade is free elkshelldorado.com 877.847.4858

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Christina Perri You don’t have to wait “A Thousand Years” to watch American singer-songwriter Christina Perri perform live in Vegas. Known from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011), Christina will be at the House of Blues for on e night only.

Joining her on stage will be English singer-songwriter Birdy.

House of Blues $22–25 concerts.livenation.com 702.632.4760

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MAY 24

Lindsey Stirling

MAY 20–25 ONCE

Telling the tale of a Dublin street musician, ONCE features haunting love songs from an ensemble of actor-musicians who play their instruments live onstage. This eight-time Tony Award-winning musical shares an empowered message about pursuing your dreams. Stuart Wards and Dani de Wall star in the touring cast that will perform in Las Vegas.

Experience the unique musical talents of American singer and violinist Lindsey Stirling. Her distinctive dub-step violin sound and original lyrics have earned her recognition in the music industry and a growing fan following. Opening for Lindsey is former lead singer of Meg & Dia, Dia Frampton.

House of Blues $25–34 concerts.livenation.com 702.632.4760

JUNE 6

Lionel Richie Don’t miss Lionel Richie in this extension of his All The Hits, All Night Long world tour. The multi-platinum selling artist and music icon will be touring across North America performing summer concerts with special guest artist CeeLo Green. This Las Vegas performance will feature Lionel’s hit songs including “All Night Long” and “Stuck On You.”

The Smith Center $26–129 thesmithcenter.com 702.749.2000

JUNE

Mandalay Bay $49.50–129.50 ticketmaster.com 702.632.4760

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MAY 21 – JUNE 7 Guns N’ Roses

JUNE 7 Billy Joel

Don’t miss Billy Joel’s return to the stage. Making his first solo headlining performance since 2009, Billy performs some of his hit songs at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, Billy has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

MGM Grand Garden Arena $95.65–216.20 lasvegas.com 877.847.4858

Performing live at The Joint, Guns N’ Roses makes a long awaited Vegas appearance. The legendary rock group plays “An Evening of Destruction. No Trickery!” as a nine-show residency. Those lucky few with VIP tickets will get to meet and take photos with the members of the band.

The Hard Rock Hotel Starting at $75 vegas.com 866.983.4279

JUNE 10 – AUGUST 31 Celine Dion

Timeless classics by Celine Dion are celebrated in this glamorous live performance. Featuring a full band and orchestra, Celine sings her biggest hits in the 4,300-seat venue The Colosseum for her residency show.

The Colosseum $55–$250 thecolosseum.com 866.574.3851 LasVegasBOUND

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JUNE 10–JULY 6 Book of Mormon

From the creators of South Park, The Book of Mormon hits the Las Vegas stage. Telling the story of young Mormon missionaries who travel to northern Uganda to share their scriptures, this musical comedy has won nine Tony Awards including Best Musical.

The Smith Center $39–150 thesmithcenter.com 702.749.2000

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JUNE 19

Lady Gaga’s artRave Lady Gaga hits the road to celebrate her newest album ARTPOP, making a one-night appearance at the MGM Grand’s Garden Arena.

MGM Grand Garden Arena $88–203 lasvegas.com 877.847.4858

JUNE 13–15

Spectrum and Radiance Performing together as a tribute to Motown and R&B music, Spectrum and their sister-group Radiance return to Vegas for one weekend only. Their classic styles and choreography will send you back in time as they perform renditions of hit songs by the Temptations, Supremes, 4 Tops and many more.

The Smith Center $34–37 thesmithcenter.com 702.749.2000

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Entertainment

Jay Leno

From being a cat owner to current events, TV personality Jay Leno has something to say about growing older in his stand-up comedy routine. Live at The Mirage, Leno goes uninterrupted for 90 minutes. This interactive stand-up routine will keep people of all ages laughing.

The Mirage Starting from $60 lasvegas.com 877.847.4858

JULY 5–6 Boyz II Men

Grammy Award Winning R&B group Boyz II Men takes you back to the ’90s with their live performance at the Terry Fator Theatre. Many of their hit song made the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list and “I’ll Make Love to You” stole the number one spot for 14 weeks in 1994.

Terry Fator Theatre Starting from $65 lasvegas.com 877.847.4858

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JULY 12–16 Shania Twain

JULY 12 Billy Dean

Country music singer-songwriter Billy Dean gained national attention after appearing on the hit television show Star Search. Enjoy Dean’s live one-night only musical performance at Club Madrid where he performs hit songs like “We Just Disagree,” “Real Things” and “Let Them Be Little.”

Returning to the stage for the first time in eight years, Shania Twain performs her hit songs like “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” in this arena-style concert at The Colosseum. The show promises the intimate story of Shania’s childhood and a confetti and glitter-filled finale.

The Colosseum $55–250 vegas.com 866.983.4279

Club Madrid $23.45–$49 sunsetstation.sclv.com 800.745.3000

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Atomic Liquors This historic watering hole is a blast from the past Review by Myra Rabanal The best way to see the revitalized East Fremont Street in Downtown Vegas is by foot. My friend and I walked East Fremont past the new Downtown Container Park to the edge of spruced up Downtown. Our destination, the historic Atomic Liquors, is known as Downtown Vegas’ oldest free-standing bar born from another era of American history. Today, it’s reigniting its fire for a new generation.

Established in 1952, Atomic Liquors made its name as the neighborhood spot for guests to perch on the rooftop to watch the blasts from the nearby Atomic Test Site while sipping signature “Atomic Cocktails.” Recently remodeled and reopened, the lounge’s décor maintains its nostalgic character. The wraparound bar, where almost everyone was seated, still stands. The elongated patio stretches street-side with a view across the way of a modern art installation the size of a small building.

After dusk, the landmark neon sign glows ever so brightly to usher you into a place and time where you can sense this bar has seen it all. Service was a tad bit relaxed, as we waited (and waited) to order our first drink. But it’s the “Atomic,” as it is affectionately called, and there are plenty of visual stimuli to let the entire vibe sink in as you wait.

What’s a girl to drink? You can find 20 well-crafted local and imported beers on tap and signature Atomic Cocktails that honor the bar’s past. I am admittedly not a beer aficionado, so this was uncharted territory. My friend got sidetracked into a pre-beer shot of the F-Bomb, a contained explosion of Atomic Energy Drink, Fireball whiskey and Fernet, complete with a mushroom cloud effect as the inverted shot glass is lifted up. Next up was an imported sour beer, Petrus Aged Red ($8) from Belgium that has a surprisingly sweet but hearty tang. With something subtler in mind, I asked for The Big Sky Trout Slayer ($6) wheat ale, which was sold out, so our bartender suggested the Joseph James Citra Rye Pale Ale ($6), a zesty but easygoing local beer that hit the spot. With our beers in hand, girls’ night out had officially kicked off.

Atomic Liquors does not serve food, but a cool band and a food truck can be found at the location on Fridays, Saturdays and for special events. Food or no food, the Atomic is a timeless venue for curious visitors who want to wind the clock back and just chill.

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Atomic Liquors 917 Fremont St. 702.982.3000 atomiclasvegas.com

CHEAP EATS:

Thelma’s Pork Pumpkin Guisado

The Vegas Mixed Plate

Henderson Hangouts are a Home Away From Home Reviews and photos by Myra Rabanal Las Vegas’ southeast neighborhood of Henderson is home for many transplanted Hawai‘i residents who now call the Ninth Island home. The neighborhood is a reflection of its Hawaiian infusion through several casual, local-style restaurants that dish up familiar tastes from that home sweet home across the Pacific Ocean. Home may be where the heart is, but for island folks, the stomach can’t be too far behind. *Menu items and prices may be subject to change

Jun’s Combo Dish

THELMA’S FILIPINO RESTAURANT Sister restaurant to its Honolulu counterpart, Thelma’s serves up familiar Filipino dishes that will satisfy any craving. Pile on your favorites with the popular mixed plate ($7.75) that includes entrée choices of chicken adobo, pancit, pinacbet, squid or pork guisado, guisantes (pork and peas) or diniguan (blood stew). Tables often share the signature Thelma’s Special ($8.75) of lechon kawali (crispy roast pork) with tomato and onion in a tangy vinegar sauce. The pork and pumpkin guisado ($7.75) in its sweet shoyu sauce is a satisfying reminder that it’s the simple things that bring you back home.

1205 W. Sunset Road 702.207.0443 thelmasrestaurant.com

Ross J’s Mixed Plate

JUN’S KOREAN RESTAURANT

ROSS J’S ALOHA GRILL

On the edge of Henderson and Las Vegas, Jun’s provides local-style Korean plates complete with all the sides, plus some greens at a decent price. If you want your kalbi, but don’t want to give up your bulgogi, the combo plate ($9.95) will keep you happy with two of your favorite entrées.

Although a rare find in traditional Korean restaurants, meat jun is plated up in ample portions, featuring thinly sliced marinated beef battered up just right and served up with Jun’s own spicy sweet sauce. More traditional dishes like the sizzling stone pot bibimbap ($9.95) or buckwheat noodles in a chilled broth ($8.95) can also be found for the discerning, homegrown palate.

This neighborhood version of its Downtown counterpart upstairs in the California Hotel and Casino is popular with former Hawai‘i locals and locals at heart. Dine-in or take-out, there is a steady stream of customers craving for a taste of island life in this casual restaurant. From the mixed plate with teri steak, garlic chicken and mahi mahi to all your plate lunch favorites, you can find some good grinds for $8 or less. The menehune plates and rice bowls offer smaller portions for the light eater. You’ll also find local-style breakfast plates ($5.50) and the iconic SPAM musubi ($1.79) on the diverse menu that brings the taste of aloha to Henderson.

8826 S. Eastern Ave. 702.566.5867 junskoreanlv.com

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18b Arts

Sin City’s

art district keeps creating

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Photo: Curtis W

By Kara Jernigan

Trixia Kruhz stands in front of a blank canvas. Her collections of markers, brushes and acrylics are always ready for the next creative frenzy. “I haven't quite figured out the correct genre to classify my work under, so I just like to call it modern,” Kruhz says. “I attempt to capture moments in time or snapshots of a feeling. I strongly believe that we live in a marvelous world that is full of opportunity and beauty.”

Photo: Curtis W

Flower s for R ogue b y Trixia Kruhz

Photo: Curtis W

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n Sin City, the action never stops and Las Vegas Boulevard seems to dominate the art scene with circus acts and musical performances. However, the bright lights of Las Vegas have not held the local art culture in the shadows. The Arts District, known as 18b, near Charleston and Main, has become the heart of the Las Vegas art scene. For artists like Kruhz who live and work in the Arts District, 18b is a creative vision that is not limited to the boundaries of the neighborhood.

The 18b Neighborhood Association emphasizes the importance of having a creative community. The association likes to say that 18b is the epicenter that breathes life into the office buildings, the condos and the loft developments, giving the neighborhood an identity and a pulse.

The thriving art culture in Las Vegas draws artists to it and inspires their creativity. “The art community is wonderful in that way because it can freely open up a discourse about any subject in a healthy and constructive manner,” says Kruhz. “You can very much feel the sentiment and world-view of a community through its artists.”

Originally, the Arts District was confined to the 18-block neighborhood, but has now spread to include a hodgepodge of residential and commercial uses. Here, the arts are celebrated with nearly 75 art galleries, studios and shops.

The arts practiced in the neighborhood are not confined to canvas. “The fact that there’s been so much energy and productivity illustrated over the years creates culture, history and a stepping stone for the talented youth,” says Jorge Amparo Jr., an up-andcoming beat boxer who goes by Jay R Beatbox.

At the turn of the century, the City of Las Vegas put on the Centennial Mural Project. It challenged artists to create one hundred murals stretching across Las Vegas. The project involved thousands of local artists and art students. Ranging from historical themes to familiar Las Vegas topics, many of the murals are still on display around the city on school walls, public and commercial buildings.

“Art is a force of change and I can feel it in the art scene here in Vegas,” says Kruhz. I haven’t quite discovered what that is, but I know it’s here.”

The city’s Urban Arts Initiatives supports the arts and meaningful, creative development through innovative expression.

Creating a cultural tourism initiative, the city hopes to encourage the flourishing downtown arts district.

“My experience with the Las Vegas Arts District has been amazing,” says Jay R. “I love the support and the fact that they invest in the community and support talented individuals like myself.”

The art hub is also home to First Friday, a monthly event that brings thousands of people to the streets to celebrate art. From street performances and live music to local art, the First Friday event has continued to grow since established in October 2002. The addition of interactive activities and the KidZone has created a family-friendly atmosphere and encourages the participation of the whole Las Vegas community.

“Arts districts are really important in every community, especially ours,” says Marc Abelman, president of 18b Arts District. “It helps us actually be a community.”

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The Strip offers more than just blackjack tables and all you can eat buffets.

Elegant art galleries and aspiring artists show a different side of Las Vegas.

Whether you venture to the museum showcasing University of Las Vegas student work or stroll into one of the casino resort galleries, there is no shortage of creativity and inspiration.

tHe BeLLagio — gallery oF FIne art “PaIntIng Women” The Bellagio is showing collections of paintings by female artists including Georgio O’Keeffe, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot. Since the 1870s, women artists have been a pronounced presence in the realm of fine arts. In the mid-20th century, both men and women adopted abstract and modern styles. Arranged by era, the gallery will begin with the work of French painter Louise Élisabether Vigée Le Brun. Through October 23, more than 30 paintings will be on display in the Bellagio’s Gallery of Fine Art. On the second Wednesday of each month, The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Director Tarissa Tiberti works with Director of Wine and Master Sommelier Jason Smith to put on an evening of “Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing,” where patrons of the gallery are able to enjoy fine wines and the current gallery exhibition “Painting Women.”

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Featuring the inventions of Renaissance-man Leonardo Da Vinci, “Da Vinci: the Exhibition” offers patrons of the arts a hands-on experience. Da Vinci laid the groundwork for many of modern society’s inventions including the helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, parachute and bicycle.

Italian artisans have crafted interactive life-size inventions from Da Vinci’s codices for this exhibition of his life’s work. Visitors will be able to marvel at and operate more than 60 of Da Vinci’s greatest inventions, from advanced anatomical studies to world-renowned paintings. In this self-guided exhibit, patrons will be inspired by the machines and art works that have been brought to life.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas — The Marjorie Barrick Museum Just a few blocks off The Strip, The Marjorie Barrick Museum has been a part of the UNLV campus for more than 40 years. It serves as a gathering place for all who appreciate art because of its wide-range of exhibitions.

Showing the works of internationally known artists including William T. Wiley as well as Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, the museum also represents the work of UNLV’s graduates. Even cultural artifacts such as Mexican dance masks and retablos and Navajo jewelry are shown in the Pre-Columbian Cultural Collection.

Under the Department of Arts and the College of Fine Arts, the museum promotes the visual arts and has become an anchor in the Las Vegas art community.

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From sand traps to personalized caddies, there is no shortage of options. challenging courses at the badlands utilize the desert terrain to put golfers’ skills to the test, while others like the royal links are all about comfort and amenities. Since the first Sin city golf course opened in 1927, the leisurely sport has taken Vegas by storm. Featuring stylish club houses and top-of-the-line pro shops, these courses are open to the public. From amateur to pro, these golf clubs have something for everyone.

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Designed by Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt, these top-of-the-line links are available for seasoned pros and weekend amateurs. The club was established in June 2000 with affordable rates and bargain “last minute” cancellation timeslots. The green fees vary by season, time and day of the week. They also offer Stay & Play Golf packages starting from $120 per person where you can “build your own custom getaway.” Siena Golf Club has a blend of doglegs and straightaway holes. The balance between gentle and rugged greens challenges beginning golfers with a mix of slender and wide fairways. The fairways range from 200 yards to just over 500 yards, most being a par 4.

A poorly hit tee shot will challenge golfers with elevation changes and an undulating green.

Other holes require a long tee shot to overcome the minefield of bunkers and grass hollows. A perfect chance to relax after a hot afternoon on the course, the Siena Bistro offers a late afternoon happy hour from 3–5:30pm with drinks and tapas by Chef Dan Thompson. Celebrating holidays through flavor, the Bistro offers prime rib nights, barbeques, Latin nights, fish fries and pasta buffets.

Siena Golf Club 18 holes | Par 72 | 6,816 yards $79–139 Green Fee $59–99 Twilight Fee 10575 Siena Monte Avenue sienagolfclub.com 702.341.9200

Relax and enjoy the first rate services at the prestigious Royal Links Golf Club. With amenities that range from complimentary valet service and lockers to the Par Mates all female caddy service, no one is left wanting. There is even an on-course beverage cart service and English-style call box on the ninth green for call-ahead ordering service at Stymies Pub, the club’s re-creation of a British pub. Serving traditional foods like fish and chips, the pub is a great place to relax after a challenging round of golf with a glass of Newcastle straight from the tap. Don’t forget to try the house specialty—homemade potato chips. At the nationally recognized Pro Shop, Callaway rental clubs and lastminute needs like golf balls and divot tools, as well as name brand Tommy Bahama shirt and Royal Links logo merchandise, are available to patrons.

Less than 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, this British inspired linksstyle course features re-creations of famous courses such as Road Hole and Hell Bunker. Active and retired military can present a valid military ID for 10 percent off a round of golf. Winning four-star recognition for Places to Play in Golf Digest for three consecutive years (2009-2011), this is an experience you don’t want to pass by.

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Nestled between the Spring Mountains and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Badlands Golf Club offers challenging courses for golfers of all skill sets. Designed by award winning golfers Johnny Miller and Chi Chi Rodriguez, this oasis in the desert has three unique 9-hole courses: Desperado, Diablo and Outlaw. Opened in 1995, the original two courses, Desperado and Diablo, reflect the harsh desert terrain with deep gullies and narrow fairways. Outlaw, opened in 1998, is 3,038 yards from the longest tee and offers wide fairways that give golfers a misleading sense of comfort.

All three courses require precision and accuracy to reach the green and escape the desert sands. For those looking to improve their game, the Bob May Golf Academy hosted at the Badlands Golf Club offers private and group lessons. A 16-station driving range, short game area and practice greens are also available.

At the club’s full-service bar and restaurant patrons can relax and escape the heat while enjoying cool beverages, dining and panoramic views of the Spring Mountains and Badlands courses from indoor or terrace seating. The golf shop offers club rentals ($55) of PING g25 drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons with regular flex or stiff flex shafts available in right or left handed.

In addition, all green and twilight fees include a cart rental, so you aren’t left walking the long desert paths. Open year-round to the public, Badlands Golf Club offers three of Las Vegas’ finest courses.

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TOP OF THE

FOOD CHAIN The Sullivan Family Legacy

BY ALYSSA FUKUMOTO In 1927, 17-year-old Irishman Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan came to America to sack potatoes for a Pennsylvania grocery store. He quickly climbed the ranks to a managerial position in New York and, come World War II, a buyer

Among Sully’s friends in the islands were members of the Lau family of Kailua, owners of the Lanikai Store. After leaving the Army, Sully went to work as a manager for the Laus. From this venture, Sully not only gained a special new relationship—See Goo Lau’s daughter, Joanna, would become his wife—he scored

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a valuable business partnership.

Together with the Laus, Sully opened Hawai‘i’s very first modern supermarket in Honolulu in 1948. The concept was instantaneously popular, experiencing the kind of “one at a time, please” enthusiasm we still see today when an established business opens its first location in the islands.

Each year thereafter for 10 years, Sully and his team opened at least one store, expanding to Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i Island by 1971.

In the meantime, Sully found the time to introduce McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts to the islands and chaired a campaign to raise $2 million to open the Ronald McDonald House, among many other projects. By the end of his career, Sully spearheaded the opening of 175 retail stores in the state.

When his daughter Jenai moved into the company’s primary position of power, she had some big shoes to fill. However, she was not without ample encouragement from the man himself. In a 2008 interview with the Honolulu Advertiser, Jenai detailed some of the words of wisdom that her father shared with her. “You have it in you,” he told her, urging her to remember to “take care of people” when she took the company reigns.

His influence clearly stuck, as Jenai quickly showcased an ambitious entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit very reminiscent of her father.

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company, serving as president in 1995 and moving up to CEO three years later.

Now, Jenai presides over the Sullivan Family of Companies, including under its umbrella Foodland, Malama Market, Lahaina Farmers, EZ Discount Store, Whalers General Store and Lamont’s Gift Shops and Sundries, to name a few. These are related but independently operated businesses with more than 140 locations in 11 states, amassing 60 years of retail success. In Hawai‘i alone, the Sullivan Family of Companies has more than 30 stores statewide and Foodland remains the largest locally owned and operated grocery chain in the state. According to a February 2014 study by the American Immigration Council, Foodland houses more than 2,500 employees and garners over $190 million in annual revenue.

Deservingly cementing her place as a successful local business owner and one of the wealthiest individuals in Hawai‘i, Jenai never forgot her father’s second request.

She developed the Shop for Better Education program, awarding computers and school supplies to local secondary schools. Seeing the increasing need for college funding, the program is replaced

by Shop for Higher Education, which awards annual scholarships to 100 college-bound high school seniors. Foodland is also the host of Give Aloha, encouraging shoppers to donate to their favorite non-profit; Bag Up Hunger, a donation drive to feed Hawai‘i’s homeless; and Share a Holiday Feast, where customers purchase holiday meals for needy families.

An example in successful family business and corporate social responsibility, Foodland’s founder and current CEO still works hand-in-hand, spearheading and building upon an endeavor that began with friendship, family and community awareness.

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Three island restaurants offer quality and taste in local and organic dining

with liberal amounts of locally-sourced and organic ingredients.

His unique philosophy is to buy better rather than in bulk, evident in the use of Maui gold pineapples, fresh fish from island waters, salad greens and vegetables from North Shore-based Ho family farms, organic dairy and farm-fresh brown eggs in his dishes. Cuts of salmon undergo a two-day curing process on-property while Toner and his team work on crafting spice mixtures, dough, ice cream and sorbet all from scratch. themodernhonolulu.com

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Cactus combines the flavors of Mexico and South America with the fresh ingredients of the islands for a menu selection that is muy sabroso. Owner and Executive Chef John Memering’s Latin recipes employ locally-sourced ingredients from 18 to 20 local farmers and ranchers on a weekly basis, allowing him to incorporate Kahuku corn into tacos and ‘Ewa pineapples into Argentinean fry bread. The bistro recently struck up a partnership with O‘ahu Fresh, which delivers CSA boxes of primarily organic local produce. People subscribed to the program can pick them up and then treat themselves to some croquetas with Big Island goat cheese, Shinsato Farm’s pork al pastor tacos and other dishes along with handcrafted, signature cocktails. cactusbistro.com

12TH AVE. GRILL

Chef and owner Kevin Hanney reopened 12th Ave. Grill just down the street from its original location with a clean, modern façade and a continued commitment to producing foods with fresh, local ingredients. The eatery’s seating has doubled and now includes a modern wood bar serving their traditional fare of local craft beer on tap, seasonal limited edition brews from award-winning Big Island Brewhaus, house signature cocktails made from Kula strawberries, local mango, honey and liliko‘i and a burger courtesy of Maui Cattle Company. The restaurant’s private dining room offers a locally-sourced, farm-to-table custom menu as well as a whole animal menu with Shinsato Farms pork, Maui Cattle Company grass-fed lamb, beef or venison and Hawaii Ranchers or Kulana beef.

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LA MARCA PROSECCO This sparkling wine, made in the Trevisio area of Northern Italy, is light with delicate fruit and floral aromatics. Best consumed soon after production, this bubbly has flavors of ripe citrus, green apple and touches of grapefruit. Pair it with mild cheeses, salads or seafood linguine in garlic butter sauce.

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LAS ROCAS ROSÉ This Spanish dry rosé is 100 percent garnacha with intense aromas of raspberry and strawberry. Las Rocas is a seasonal offering from the winery, full bodied, fruit forward with a hint of spice. Enjoy a glass with rich cheeses, Niçoise salad, charcuterie and veal.

WHITEHAVEN SAUVIGNON BLANC Drink this clean and dry wine while its young and fresh. From the Marlborough region of New Zealand, the wine is vibrant with notes of grapefruit and white currants with hints of freshly crushed herbs.

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MARTĺN CÓDAX ALBARINO Produced in the Salnés Valley in Spain in stainless steel vats, this 100 percent Albariño is bright and slightly sparkling with an elegant aroma of fresh herbs, green apples and citrus fruits. Featuring a rounded and fullbodied palate, pair it with seafood, poultry, rice or mild cheeses.

COLLET CHAMPAGNE BRUT GRAND ART A light, lively champagne aged four years with a powerful, fruity nose and extremely fine, fast and tonic bubbles, the champagne is a combination of 40 percent chardonnay, 40 percent pinot noir and 20 percent pinot meunier. Ideally served as an aperitif, it can also be enjoyed with seafood and salads.

TALBOTT VINEYARDS 2012 SLEEPY HOLLOW CHARDONNAY This 100-percent estate-grown vintage in California’s Santa Lucia highlands has aromas of pear and green apples, complemented by French oak and toasty brioche notes. It has a creamy mouthfeel and flavors of white peach and pear with round oak tannins perfectly balanced by acidity. Pair with rich, opulent dishes like lobster, fatty barbequed fish and triple cream cheese.

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Kama‘aina Spotlight

POHAI NANI

At the foot of the lush Ko‘olau Mountains, exotic tropical flowers surround Pohai Nani. This resort-style retirement community sits on a 16-acre property overlooking Kane‘ohe and the Pacific Ocean. Equipped with resort cottages, apartment homes and assisted living services, Pohai Nani is able to adapt to the needs of its residents while nourishing their spirits.

For those who need extra help with daily tasks, assisted living is available in private apartments. The care home provides medication management, weekly housekeeping and meal services without residents giving up their home or losing their sense of independence. If residents want to head to the beach or nearby golf courses, personal drivers or shuttle transportation are available as additional services.

Pohai Nani not only offers inpatient therapy and rehab care, but also a diverse range of recreational fitness opportunities such as tai chi, yoga and water fitness. Specialized classes for all fitness levels are offered five days a week. The heated therapeutic swimming pool and hot tub are also available five days a week.

With the growing counts of people suffering from arthritis in

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A retirement community surrounded by beauty Hawai‘i, an exercise program called Walk with Ease has been added to the wellness program. In addition to the paths in the on-site botanical gardens, an ADA walking path allows residents and visitors a peaceful way to experience the nature of O‘ahu’s windward side.

As a part of the Good Samaritan Society, Pohai Nani supports the spiritual health of its residents. The on-site clubs and group activities, including the Pohai Nani Choir and Methodist and Friends Club, are designed to give residents a sense of community.

The Pohai Nani chaplains provide counseling and spiritual group sessions on the property. Sunday services are held weekly at 9am and 10:30am and the St. Francis Chapel and Meditation Garden are always available for the residents’ use.

From craft and entertainment rooms to a library and computer lab, Pohai Nani has options for all individuals. Staff and volunteers are available to assist residents with everything from computer help to transportation. Through this caring community setting, residents of Pohai Nani will feel right at home. —Kara Jernigan

This September, Pohai Nani will celebrate “50 Years of Making a Difference” with a 50th anniversary lu‘au. To find out more call Pohai Nani at (808) 247-6211. pohainani.org

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy. There are two common forms of diabetes, simply referred to as type 1 and type 2. Type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes, occurs when the body fails to use insulin properly. Type 1 diabetes happens when the body is producing little or no insulin.

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While most people tend to shy away from talking about diabetes, dialogue and education are the key to avoiding this debilitating disease.

Generally occurring in people over 45 years of age, diabetes is a growing issue of alarm and is now spreading to younger generations.

“Diabetes is increasing year over year, not only in geriatric patients, but also in young children within the schools in Hawai‘i,� says Leslie Lam, executive director at the American Diabetes Association in Honolulu. Type 2 diabetes, which used to be called adult onset diabetes, is now being found in pre-teens and the statistics are alarming.

“Diabetes is increasing year over year, not only in geriatric patients, but also in young children within the schools in Hawai‘i.”

There is a subgroup of pre-diabetes patients that can take action to prevent or delay onset of diabetes. Pre-diabetes is when someone is on the verge of diabetes and lifestyle modifications may be able to suppress or avoid conditions related to diabetes. “In Hawai‘i, there are close to 363,000 people with pre-diabetes and we do not want to turn that into a full-blown diagnosis, so we try to extend education and support into the community,” says Lam. Dr. Jennifer Loh, chief of endocrinology at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, believes that seniors need to individualize their health behavior goals for optimum health. “If you are a healthy 50, 60 or 70 year old who has many years to live, we focus on lifestyle, eating a healthy diet, exercising, checking your blood sugars and having a medication to prevent complications from occurring during your lifetime,” she says.

“If you are elderly and have less than 5 years left to live, we focus less on taking control of your sugars and more on how you feel day to day and preventing low sugars and making sure that your medication regimen is simple and something you can easily do without it being a big burden,” says Loh. Some seniors with diabetes express the need for a simple treatment regimen that may use once-a-day pills or shots.

Doctors encourage other family members to get involved and help with diabetes care because it makes things easier.

“As you age you might have arthritis and have difficulty drawing up insulin. Tell your doctor so he can switch you to an insulin pen that might be easier, where you hear the clicks rather than looking at the numbers,” says Loh. Seniors must be aware of their body from head to toe and take the time to look at their feet, including the bottom. Doctor

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Lam suggests putting mirrors on the floor to look at your feet.

“One infection from a scratch, stubbed toe or mosquito bite can lead to prolonged illness in the foot, which may develop sepsis or gangrene or have an amputation that could have been avoided,” says Lam. She also suggests checking your vision once or twice a year, because impaired vision could be a sign of diabetes.

It is also a good idea for parents and grandparents to talk to their grandchildren about healthy diet and lifestyle choices to avoid heading down the path to pre-diabetes. Make sure kids stay away from sugary beverages and high fructose corn syrup. Cooked leafy green vegetables are smart choices, as well as fish, brown rice, brown bread or potatoes. A healthy, balanced diet is critical for optimal health at any age.

Education and prevention is the key to reverse the upward trend in diabetes. According to Lam, recent estimates project that one in three American adults will have diabetes in the year 2050 unless we take steps to stop it. This is particularly troublesome in our state.

“In Hawai‘i, we have a high minority rate and minorities are more at risk to get diabetes, so it is one out of every two individuals in Hawai‘i because of our makeup,” says Lam. While new advances in oral and injectable treatments are coming to market to help people control their diabetes, there is a lot that is within your control. By being educated on healthy behaviors such as the importance of staying active and eating a healthy, portion-controlled diet, you are more apt to enjoy a long, healthy life. —Jamie Lober

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Culture of Compassion Employee engagement emanates ‘ohana Whether you are in the search, beginning the search or are planning for your future and looking for a retirement community to call home, be sure to list these two items as must knows prior to making your decision: company culture (‘ohana) and employee engagement.

Company culture, or ‘ohana, is reflected in the company’s mission statement and core values. Ask your company representative what the company mission statement and core values are and how they apply to you should you decide to become a resident in their community. Company culture is important because it reflects the way residents are served.

At the Good Samaritan Society Pohai Nani, our mission is providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need, believing that “In Christ’s love, everyone is someone.” Our core values challenge our employees to emulate these traits of Jesus: compassion, honesty, perseverance, joy, humility, acceptance, courage and love.

When you come to the Good Samaritan Society Pohai Nani, you will come to an environment where you will be loved, valued and at peace, and a community that truly emanates ‘ohana.

Employee engagement is an employee’s willingness to go above and beyond what is minimally required. You can get a feel of employee engagement by answering the following questions: What are the employees like, what feeling do you get when you tour the community? How do they treat their residents and co-workers when they think nobody is looking?

Why are they working for this company? By answering these questions you can determine the level of engagement of the staff. Engaged employees feel connected to their company, they understand their role, they know who their customer is and they feel personally responsible for their customer.

The decision on where you would like to spend your wellearned retirement years is not an easy one. If, however, in the process of making your decision and gathering your facts you select a community where the company culture and employee engagement level align with your values, you definitely are making a good choice.

Billie Yugawa, SPHR, has 25-plus years of experience in human resources and has been with Pohai Nani since September 2010. She enjoys working at Pohai Nani because of the wonderful residents and amazing employees.

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Will I Lose Control of My Assets if I Put Them in a Trust?

Not if your trust is revocable The trustee is bound by the trust agreement. You have final say over what the trust agreement says and failure to abide by the trust agreement can make the trustee personally liable to the beneficiaries, including yourself. This means that if the trustee messes up, that person may have to pay for the mess out of his or her own pocket.

Most often, the trustmaker of a revocable living trust is the initial trustee. In that situation, the trustmaker does not have to worry about anyone questioning his or her management of the trust for two reasons. First, the trustee is usually granted very broad discretion to favor the trustmaker as the initial beneficiary. Second, the trustmaker of a revocable living trust has the power to amend the trust agreement or to revoke the trust and get the trust assets transferred back into the trustmaker’s name. Thus, no one else is in a very good position to challenge what the trustmaker/trustee does with the trust.

In fact, potential beneficiaries have a vested interest in not doing anything that might cause the trustmaker to revoke the trust or change the trust agreement in order to exclude a troublemaker. This is a simple demonstration of the “golden rule” of estate planning: The one who hath the gold maketh the rules.

If your kids are good kids, they won’t stick their noses into what you do with your trust. If they are bad kids, hopefully they are smart kids and will at least act like good kids as long as you’re alive because they won’t want to be disinherited. If you do not have any children—or don’t have any that you like—don’t assume that revocable living trusts are not a good idea for you.

There are many good reasons for creating trusts and some of them may apply to your situation. One reason that many people create revocable living trusts is so that their stuff will not go through probate after they are gone or through conservatorship if they become incapacitated.

Scott A. Makuakane, Esq. is a lawyer whose practice emphasizes estate planning, elder care and trust law. He is a graduate of Duke University (cum laude 1979) and the University of Hawai‘i School of Law (1983), where he served as Articles Editor of the University of Hawai‘i Law Review.

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It all has to do with rolling resistance and proper handling.

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A tire that is under inflated increases the rolling resistance, which in turn causes premature tire tread wear, poor handling and uses more fuel to get the vehicle from place to place. Over inflation decreases rolling resistance. It causes premature wear in the center of the tire, a hard ride, loss of traction and a likelihood of hydroplaning. Both over and under inflation can cost you time, money and tire wear issues.

So what is the solution? That’s an easy one that just about anyone can do. When you open your driver’s door there is a sticker (placard) that shows you the proper amount of air pressure for the front and rear tires. All you need is a tire pressure gauge, which only costs a few dollars, and is available in auto parts stores or even places like Walmart.

When checking the air pressure, it is critical to check it with the tires cold. As you drive, the tires get hot and the air pressure rises. Always follow the recommended pressure on the door placard. The only time you would add more air to the tires is if you were going to have a heavy load in or on the vehicle. If your technician wants to inflate them using a different amount of air pressure, you really need to question why.

Other important tire care includes making sure your tires are properly rotated, balanced and aligned. See your specialist if you haven’t check these.

John Linden, Master ASE Certified Technician, North America Training Manager for TBC/Midas International Corporation. Watch video excerpts about automotive tips by John Linden and Midas on Youtube, AOL or Monkeysee, www.monkeysee.com/tags/47733.

Open-angle is the most common form of the disease and progresses slowly over time because fluid in the eye is not draining properly. Angle-closure is less common but results from a sudden buildup of pressure in the eye because the angle of the drainage area is too narrow.

Gradual loss of peripheral vision is a common symptom of open-angle glaucoma. Angle-closure glaucoma symptoms are more abrupt and include severe eye pain, headache, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, seeing haloes around lights and red eye.

Risk factors for glaucoma include being over 40 years of age, a family history of glaucoma, diabetes, eye injuries or eye surgeries, extreme nearsightedness, steroid medications use for an extended period of time and people of AfricanAmerican, Asian and Hispanic decent.

Here’s what you need to know. Most risk factors aren’t preventable. Glaucoma can be controlled with early diagnosis and treatment to slow down or stop further damage and can be treated with a variety of methods: eye drops, laser surgery and microsurgery. Treatments decrease fluid produced by the eye or clear blockage in the drainage area. Everyone over 40 should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam every two to three years. Individuals most at risk should get an eye exam once a year: 40+ with other risk factors, 60+ and diabetics.

Dr. Christopher Tortora, board-certified ophthalmologist, hosts “The Hawaiian Eye Show” live every Saturday at 8am on KHVH 830AM/rebroadcast 9pm on KHBZ 990AM. Call the Hawaiian Eye Center at (808) 6218448 or visit HawaiianEye.com.

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a Healthy, Happy Lifestyle Starts with Good Vision God’s wonderful gift of sight allows us to perceive and enjoy the world around us. What happens if your vision becomes compromised? Eye conditions and diseases, especially cataracts, tend to become more prevalent with age and can hinder daily activities leading to depression and anxiety if left untreated. Ophthalmologist Dr. William Wong Jr. of Hawaii Vision Clinic brings 16 years of experience to help patients with their eye health, focusing on restoring and improving vision for healthier lifestyles utilizing the latest most advanced technology.

As we age, the number one condition affecting everyone is a cataract, where the lens inside your eye becomes cloudy, causing a slow, progressive and painless deterioration of sight.

The only way to restore vision is through surgery, taking out the cloudy lens and implanting a new one that lasts forever. With the latest technology, we are able to tailor the procedure for improved distance or near vision. We can correct astigmatism and you can choose a premium lens to read and see distance without wearing glasses.

In our new eye surgery center, it is a fifteen-minute, in and out procedure. We use eye drops to numb the eyes, and give relaxation medication. Fifteen minutes later you’re done. By the next morning you can already see. There are no shots or stitches, so it’s a really quick and painless procedure. We do one eye first. After a week or two, we do the other eye. The latest technology uses a laser to help remove the cataract. The incisions are more precise and the risk profile is even safer.

The benefits of removing the cataracts are brighter colors and sharper details! Facial recognition and daily activities become easier. People come the first time riding in a wheelchair. We do one eye and they come back using a walker. We do the other eye and they come back walking with a cane. It’s amazing how better vision improves their quality of life. It’s a big relief on their family because they are more independent, happier and can enjoy life again.

This is a real surgery and there’s always a potential risk for infection, bleeding, scarring and inflammation; however, the rate of complications are extremely low, less than one tenth of a percent. Having other eye and medical conditions can make the surgery more risky. These factors and more are all taken into consideration in the planning of your customized procedure.

William K. Wong, Jr. MD received his medical training at Jefferson Medical College courtesy of a US Army medical scholarship. After completing a tour in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom, MAJ Wong returned with his family to Hawaii in 2005, starting Hawaii Vision Clinic to provide premier eye care for Hawaii’s people.

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I hear about cataracts all the time, but what do I really need to know?

A cataract is when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, blocking and distorting light that’s necessary for the retina to process images. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness.

Cataracts occur as a natural process of aging. Risk factors include exposure to ultraviolet light, diet, smoking, diabetes, use of some steroid medications, and serious eye injuries. Symptoms include blurred vision, sensitivity to light, fading or yellowing of colors, poor night vision, sensitivity to glare, and seeing haloes around bright lights.

At age 40, you should get a baseline eye exam from an ophthalmologist to determine your overall eye health.

Surgical treatment of cataracts is fast and painless. Technological advances allow for quick healing, better vision and, in some cases, reduced dependence on eyeglasses afterward. Talk to your doctor.

Dr. Christopher Tortora, M.D. Medical Director Hawaiian Eye Center & Dry Eye Clinic 808.621.2020 hawaiianeye.com

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KOBUMAKI Pork and gobo are tediously wrapped in imported Japanese seaweed to make this local favorite. Kitagawa describes it as being similar to Hawaiian lau lau. Kobumaki is a traditional Japanese New Year dish, but Nu‘uanu Okazuya serves it year-round.

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Nu‘uanu Okazuya specializes in traditional okazuya, yet gives it a unique twist. Started by the Nagamine family nearly 40 years ago, the shop changed ownership in 2008 when Mark Kitagawa bought Nu‘uanu Okazuya, “name and all.” Since then, this hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant has been awarded Best in Honolulu for the past two years. Kitagawa was taught all the

FURIKAKE CHICKEN KATSU This tender chicken, deepfried with a crunchy breaded coating and topped with a sweet barbeque sauce, keeps customers coming back for more. The chicken katsu is by far the most popular dish at Nu‘uanu Okazuya.

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family recipes so he could continue making the favorites and satisfying the locals. Keeping many of the dishes the same, Kitagawa also incorporates flavors of his childhood into the recipes. Serving convenient foods from tempura and furikake katsu to nishime and daily bentos, Nu‘uanu Okazuya continues to be a local favorite. —Kara Jernigan

KIMPIRA GOBO NISHIME

With more ingredients than any in town (according to Kitagawa), this nishime offers a mix of flavors: carrots, diko, gobo and kampyo are cooked and mixed with seaweed, shiitake mushrooms and chicken to create this innovative take on a traditional recipe.

Like your food with a little kick? Kitagawa keeps his kimpira gobo on the spicy side. Boiled with dried shrimp, this carrots and renkon dish is very healthy.

Similar to taro root, renkon (lotus root) is a good source of fiber and is high in vitamin C and other essential minerals.

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In addition to one personal item (briefcase, purse, laptop computer, backpack) each person is allowed one piece of carry-on luggage. The maximum dimensions for each piece of carry-on luggage is approximately 9 x 14 x 22 inches and the weight restriction is 25 pounds.

No more than three ounces of liquids, aerosols or gels may be included in carry-on luggage. Additionally, all of the above items must be consolidated in a single quartsized zip lock bag, which must be placed separately in the security bin during the security screening process.

CHECKED LUGGAGE l In Honolulu, check in two hours prior to departure at Omni Air International’s ticket counter located in Lobby 6 of the Honolulu International Airport.

l PLEASE BE AWARE THAT : • Baggage that needs to be checked needs to pass through the agriculture checkpoint before heading to the ticket counter.

• In addition to affixing the hotel tags provided by Vacations Hawaii, all checked luggage must be tagged with your own personal identification tag.

• You are allowed two pieces of checked luggage with a maximum weight of 50 pounds and maximum dimensions of 62 linear inches (length+width+height).

• A fee of $25 will be assessed for each of the first two pieces of checked luggage on each flight segment. Passengers who check in more than two pieces of luggage will be charged $100 per piece for each additional item of checked luggage per each flight segment.

• In addition to the checked baggage fees set forth above, Vacations Hawaii may, in its sole discretion, accept oversized or overweight luggage when space is available, subject to the payment of a fee of $100 per piece on each flight segment. Checked baggage that exceeds a maximum outside linear dimension of 62 inches and/or exceeds a maximum weight of 50 pounds constitutes overweight luggage. Items heavier than 70 pounds will not be accepted for transportation.

• First Class passengers and Emerald cardholders in Boyd’s B Connected program will be allowed two pieces of checked luggage at no charge, except for oversized and overweight pieces described above, which will be subject to fees.

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SPECIAL NEEDS (Wheelchairs, Oxygen, Oxygen Concentrators) Customers with special needs should make their reservations with Vacations Hawaii as far in advance as possible and should request the special services available to them.

Arrangements can be made for special seating and handling at the same time that your charter reservations are made. Wheelchairs are available through the porter service at both Honolulu International Airport and McCarran International Airport for the convenience of passengers.

Arrangements can be made in advance to rent wheelchairs for use in Las Vegas. Customers also have the option of taking their own personal wheelchairs with them as checked luggage on the chartered flights.

Oxygen can be provided at a cost for any customer who provides Vacations Hawaii with a prescription that has an acceptable flow rate and meets the government’s criteria when the request for oxygen is made. Oxygen concentrators are allowed on the airplane but are subject to restrictions concerning the make and model of the concentrator and the amount of battery-charge available. Consult with a Vacations Hawaii representative for a full description of terms and restrictions.

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and direct you to the buses that will take you to your hotel. At the hotel, you will be greeted by another agent and proceed to the front desk to retrieve your meal-ticket book and room keys. Your luggage will be brought to your room shortly.

During your stay, there are countless ways to stay busy with gaming, shopping, day trips, sightseeing, free shows and more. For a list of some possibilities, contact your hotel’s bell desk representatives.

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After going through a transition in each of their jobs in Hawai‘i, Darren and Allison Iha took a leap of faith in 2008 and moved their family to Las Vegas to start their own business.

Their parents had already moved to Vegas, so it was comforting to know extended family would be close by. In 2009, the Ihas opened up Poke Express, which is a thriving store in North Las Vegas offering an amazing array of freshly made poke and sushi for take out, as well as familiar Hawai‘i products. A line of regular and new customers can be found queuing up as soon as the store opens.

After adjusting to the culture, climate and 24/7 lifestyle, they realized that they were not alone. “There are so many Hawai‘i people who relocated and have made Vegas their home. So many businesses cater to local transplants that there’s not much that we cannot get in Vegas that we would get in Hawai‘i,” Darren says. Allison adds that Asian markets and other local vendors are very likely to sell some sort of Hawai‘i product.

When Darren and Allison aren’t working, you can find them relaxing, shopping and going to church with their three children or taking island visitors to the nearby casinos and local restaurants in their Henderson neighborhood. Although they enjoy their mainland home, there is one thing they can’t find in Vegas. “We miss the ocean,” Allison exclaims. “You know how the saying goes, ‘what you don’t have you miss the most.’” Yet Hawai‘i equipped them for the mainland with the most important lesson, according to Darren. “Live aloha. We love people and there’s no place like Hawai‘i and we need to share the aloha spirit.”

Aaron Koyasu started off in the professional sound and lighting business in Honolulu, but when job opportunities started to dry up, he took up an acquaintance’s offer for a fourmonth gig at a nightclub in Las Vegas in 1998. That temporary stint serendipitously transformed into a 16-year career in the entertainment capitol of the nation. As a DJ at the Wynn Resorts for ten years, plus managing his own entertainment consulting business, Aaron gets around town.

“I never thought I would get used to living out in the middle of the desert and I always assumed I would move back,” Aaron says. “As the adage goes, times flies when you’re having fun.

The Las Vegas valley is constantly in flux. As much as it is sad to see the old disappear, what takes its place can be a new awesome adventure.”

Aaron’s most recent adventures included high-profile projects, such as the popular Downtown First Friday and helping to develop emerging musical talent, and he continues to enjoy the Vegas life. “The exciting thing about Vegas is that within the last five years the arts and culture scene outside of The Strip has taken off, primarily on East Fremont Street. It has become the place for suburbanite locals to shop, eat, drink and enjoy live entertainment after work,” Aaron says.

When he’s not DJ-ing into the wee hours, Aaron heads outdoors to his favorite spot, Clark County Wetlands Park near Sam Boyd stadium, or entertains a steady stream of Hawai‘i visitors. “With strong ties with family and friends, you’re never alone,” Aaron says with a smile.

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