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CONTENTS VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 1 | FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL 2016

LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT 6

SHOWCASE

Chinese New Year at The Palazzo, NASCAR Weekend

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VEGAS CALENDAR

A three-month event guide

12 DOWNTOWN DINING

The Perch at Downtown Container Park

14 KABUKI

A classical art reimagined for the Vegas stage

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CHINESE NEW YEAR The Venetian and The Palazzo consulted a feng shui master to produce the opulent Chinese New Year installation at The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium and Gardens. On view through the end of February in commemoration of the Year of the Monkey, the lavish display is centered around a sumptuously adorned 300-pound monkey king seated beneath a 38-foot wishing tree. A tribe of smaller monkeys hangs from the tree’s 8,000 branches, clutching oversized peaches encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The display also features colorful six-foot lanterns suspended over the walkways and thousands of plants and blooming flowers.

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NASCAR WEEKEND Las Vegas Motor Speedway gears up for one of the biggest racing events of the year in March. Purchase singleday tickets for à la carte access to Friday’s Stratosphere Pole Day, Saturday’s Boyd Gaming 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race and Sunday’s Kobalt 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Weekend packages grant admission to all three days of high-octane racing and live music and entertainment in Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s one-of-a-kind Neon Garage.

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Breaking Bad: The Mob and Pop Culture

FEBRUARY 17–MARCH 5 Rascal Flatts Rhythm & Roots

Rascal Flatts returns to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a second, nine-show residency following performances last February, when the multi-platinum-selling trio completed the venue’s first-ever residency featuring a country act.

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FEBRUARY 27 Divas’ Day Out

Las Vegas’ largest annual women’s event draws more than 7,000 attendees each year for shopping, giveaways and live entertainment. More than 150 vendors showcase products and services related to health, wellness, fitness, beauty and fashion alongside live performances by Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas drag troupe and the Thunder From Down Under male revue.

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The Mob Museum debuts a new permanent display in February, adding items from award-winning television crime drama Breaking Bad to its growing collection of artifacts sourced from popular films and television shows about organized crime. An opening reception with free vodka cocktails will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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march MARCH 10 Beck

Since releasing his breakthrough single “Loser” in 1994, Beck has won five Grammy Awards and had two records ranked among Rolling Stone’s greatest albums of all time. The critically acclaimed alt-rocker arrives at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas for one night in March.

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Led by Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford, Creedence Clearwater Revisited reincarnates Creedence Clearwater Revival hits in the Orleans Showroom this March.

Emmy and Tony Awardwinning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs acclaimed songs from her best-known shows, including Wicked, Glee and On the Twentieth Century, as well as popular standards and classics from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond.

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MARCH 16– MAY 14 Billy Idol

Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens hit the House of Blues Las Vegas to perform songs from Idol’s extensive catalog of glam-rock anthems. The show features material spanning the British rocker’s four-decade-long career, from his days fronting seminal punk-rock band Generation X to hits the world has come to know and love, including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding” and “Dancing With Myself.”

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino $150 houseofblues.com/lasvegas 702.632.7600

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Alan Parsons Live Project Alan Parsons delivers live renditions of “Eye in the Sky” and other hits from his multi-platinum albums with The Alan Parsons Project, taking to The Smith Center stage with a rock-’n‘-roll pedigree that includes early work with The Beatles and collaborations on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.

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Ellie Goulding British electro-pop artist Ellie Goulding earned a Grammy nomination in December for her chart-topping single “Love Me Like You Do,” a track recorded for the film Fifty Shades of Grey. She stops in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center this April during the world tour for her latest album, Delirium.

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APRIL 1–3

NHRA Spring Nationals Catch all of the nitro action as top names in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series return to the drag strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a weekend of National Hot Rod Association racing.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway $35–$399 lvms.com 800.644.4444

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ACM Party For A Cause Festival Two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood headlines the fourth annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival. The three-day event supports music education, music-therapy programs and an emergency relief fund through ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music.

Las Vegas Festival Grounds $175 acmcountry.com festivalinfo@acmcountry.com

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Great Vegas Festival of Beer The Great Vegas Festival of Beer returns to Fremont East with live entertainment, unlimited samples of more than 400 brews and a pop-up gastropub featuring custom beerinspired menus by local and celebrity chefs. The event also features beer-making seminars, a VIP Brewers Lounge and a silent disco.

Downtown Las Vegas $35–$95 greatvegasbeer.com

APRIL 14–17 Viva Las Vegas

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is the largest rockabilly gathering in the world, drawing thousands of enthusiasts each year for four days of events, entertainment and activities, including a car show, bowling tournament, pool party and burlesque competition.

The Orleans Hotel & Casino $30–$150 vivalasvegas.net

APRIL 16 M83

Founded as a duo but later formed into a group led by founding member Anthony Gonzalez, M83 catapulted into the mainstream with their global hit single “Midnight City” off their Grammy-nominated album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. The band brings their signature electronic dream pop to the LINQ in support of a new release set to debut this year.

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas $35–$60 brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas 702.862.2695

APRIL 27–MAY 18 Lionel Richie: All the Hits

Four-time Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Lionel Richie presents “all the hits” in a ten-night set featuring some of his most popular songs, including “All Night Long,” “Hello,” “Stuck on You,” “Say You, Say Me” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.”

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino $59–$219 caesars.com/planet-hollywood 702.777.6737

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The Perch

Mix and mingle over New World drinks and dishes REVIEW BY MYRA RABANAL | PHOTOS BY EDISON GRAFF I head east on Fremont Street with three Hawai‘i visitors in tow, determined to take them beyond the confines of their usual haunts near Main Street’s casino tables. We make our way past the fire-breathing praying mantis at the entrance to Downtown Container Park and climb the stairs to The Perch.

Located with a bird’s eye view of the park’s shops, The Perch is a relaxing gathering place with outdoor dining space overlooking the main stage. Fit for grabbing a drink and a bite solo or for meeting friends over a glass of wine after work, the casual bar and eatery offers a choice of seating at individual tables or at a trendy communal table perfect for mixing and mingling. We start with a round of drinks: a Jackson Estate chardonnay and Layer Cake cabernet sauvignon off the restaurant’s New World wine list and a chilled Moscow Mule served in the classic copper mug.

The sharing menu is a melting pot of dishes from around the world, offering Asian American lettuce cups and fried calamari alongside shrimp ceviche and pan con tomate, a popular staple in Spain. We go raw and order the beef carpaccio and tuna tartare, a finely chopped ahi poke with avocado, mango and taro chips. The paper-thin carpaccio flavored with peppery arugula, salty Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings and tangy balsamic glaze quickly disappears from the table.

Shaking things up even further, The Perch counters its globally inspired starter menu with an entrée selection comprised of traditional American comfort food. Most of the table opts for the grilled salmon with sautéed vegetables and spicy avocado salsa cruda, which arrives perfectly medium-rare. One of us goes against the herd and orders the shrimp pasta with sriracha-spiked cream sauce.

For classic pub fare, try signature favorites like the chimichurri chicken sandwich, the hanger steak sandwich or the Perch burger with bacon, fried green tomato and chipotle mayo.

We end our evening with a silky, tangy lemon cheesecake and a flourless chocolate cake that melts in the mouth. From start to finish, The Perch’s New World dining makes a case for mixing it up once in a while in Downtown Vegas.

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The Modern Face of an ancient Art

Following extravagant preview performances at the Fountains of Bellagio last August, Japanese theater and film production company Shochiku returns with a new kabuki spectacle produced specifically for the Las Vegas stage.

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or centuries, the traditional Japanese art of kabuki has maintained a distinct identity characterized by elaborate staging and stylized theatrics.

Intended to serve primarily as a platform for showcasing the skills of its performers, kabuki theater adheres to a rigid set of techniques and conventions perpetuated throughout its 400year history.

Kabuki narratives are expressed through song, dance and dramatic performances typically accompanied by percussive instruments such as the hyoshigi. Comprised of two pieces of hardwood or bamboo, the hyoshigi is often used to signal the beginning of a kabuki performance but is also used to command an audience’s attention, create a sense of chaos or enhance tension during moments of drama.

Although kabuki performances can be divided into three categories—historical plays, domestic plays and dance pieces— with distinct qualities and customs, kabuki features characteristic theatrical elements, such as exaggerated movements punctuated by the crack of wooden blocks struck offstage, and possesses a moral core rooted in Eastern religion, culture and philosophy. Another trademark of kabuki theater is a masklike makeup style called kumadori. The technique is employed in historical plays to signify various

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traits embodied by a play’s characters. The colors and designs depicted have, over time, established specific, universal associations.

The color red tends to signal passion and virtue, while blue is typically used to express negative traits such as jealousy or fear.

The word “kabuki” is said to have originated from the verb meaning “to be out of the ordinary,” as its highly stylized aesthetic was considered bizarre and avant garde when kabuki was first established more than 400 years ago. But the ideologies that first defined kabuki and that continue to perpetuate the classical art form today don’t translate nearly as well to Western audiences.

“Kabuki is always faced with a sense of crisis in order to survive as a theatrical performance,” says Ichikawa Somegoro VII, the kabuki actor who returns to the stage this year after starring in Shochiku’s production in August and the latest in a multigenerational line of Japanese kabuki actors.

With the Fountains of Bellagio as its backdrop, Shochiku’s debut kabuki spectacle made for an unusual juxtaposition of East and West, but it was a landmark production

that united a notoriously rules-bound art form with modern technologies such as digital projection and computer-programmed fountain choreography. Adapted from the kabuki classic Koi Tsukami, or Fight With a Carp, and orchestrated on a revolving stage lofted above Bellagio’s eight-acre replica of Lake Como in Italy, the production employed projection mapping and water effects to bring the play’s surreal imagery and epic battle scene to life in true Vegas fashion. Largerthan-life animations and ambitious water effects were choreographed moment by moment with the action onstage, simulating gargantuan koi churning in a turbulent sea.

Shochiku plans to use its upcoming kabuki production to further showcase traditional kabuki narratives and techniques, reimagining them alongside nontraditional theatrical effects and cutting-edge innovations involving fire and water. The new production, entitled Shi-Shi-O, or The Adventures of the Mythical Lion, premieres on May 3 for a seven-performance run over five days at MGM Grand’s David Copperfield Theater.

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CHEAP EATS: The Vegas Mixed Plate The Buzz Around Town

Reviews and photos by Myra Rabanal

Social media has become the driving force behind several new eateries around town.

A few niche restaurateurs have been building a following through social media outlets and word of mouth, but the real question is whether their dishes speak for themselves. Read on to decide whether these restaurants live up to the hype.

BUDDHA BELLY DELI

This atypical Asian deli in Henderson serves up belly rubbin’ good grub. Riding the wave of other Hawaiian-fusion joints, the menu features a couple of ninth-island items, but one cannot live on Spam and Portuguese sausage alone. The short-rib Sloppy Joe ($9) with Asian slaw is a delicious hot mess contained in a soft, brioche-like bun. The side of fries smothered with a mild Japanese curry and topped with a sunny-side-up egg ($7.50) is a perfect sloppy partner, while the Thai red curry flatbread ($10) with slivers of kabocha pumpkin is a neat package of spices and veggies on a tender crust.

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FLOCK & FOWL

The highly anticipated follow-up to Sheridan Su and Jenny Wong’s Fat Choy opened in the summer, but word has long been out about their new six-table eatery and the only Hainanese place in town. Made with free-range chicken and served with seasoned rice and a trio of sambal, ginger-onion and sesame-soy sauces, the poached Hainan chicken and rice ($8.99) is simple but delish. The third item on the menu is a choice of chicken wings prepared one of two ways, but with a name like Mrs. Han’s twice-cooked Szechuan chicken wings ($7.99/pound), who can pass up succulent, crispy wings like your grandmother made it?

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BY KEVIN WHITTON PHOTOS BY DARRYL WATANABE Rick Barboza and Matt Schirman, coowners of native Hawaiian plant nursery Hui Kū Maoli Ola, are on a mission to reintroduce native Hawaiian plants into the suburban landscape. Since 2005, they’ve been growing them at their He‘eia nursery in Ha‘ikū Valley and educating landscapers and backyard-gardening enthusiasts about the care and importance of these environmentally and culturally significant species. To this day, they hear the same gripes about native Hawaiian plants—that

they’re ugly, slow growing and difficult to keep alive.

The two native Hawaiian plant specialists are adamant that these misconceptions stem from a lack of knowledge about the specific growing conditions that native Hawaiian plants require. Most residential areas have been cleared of their naturally occurring native vegetation. If you’re looking to landscape with native Hawaiian plants, you need to pick them based on where you live. You

ALULA SCIENTIFIC NAME: BRIGHAMIA INSIGNIS DESCRIPTION: Small to medium-size shrub with a fat, succulent stalk that produces a rosette of large, rounded, light-green leaves. Grows up to six feet tall and three feet wide.

Small, star-shaped, yellow flowers protrude from the leaf axis on long stems. Blooming is sporadic. When in bloom, its fragrant flowers can completely encircle the top of the plant, resembling a crown.

LANDSCAPE USE: Shrub, accent, container. Plant alula in dry areas with full sun. Soil should dry out completely between watering.

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wouldn’t want to plant beach plants in the back of Mānoa Valley and you would definitely kill a hapu‘u tree fern if you planted it on the windward side of a beach house. The trick to maintaining a beautiful landscape of native Hawaiian plants is to learn about the plants that once grew in the area so you can mimic that biodiversity.

Done properly, nature will take care of most of the plants’ needs once they are established.

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INDIGENOUS VS. ENDEMIC Hawai‘i is home to approximately 1,500 native plant species, 90 percent of which are endemic.

Hawai‘i’s indigenous plants are native to Hawai‘i as well as other parts of the world— think naupaka kahakai.

Hawai‘i’s endemic plants are native only to Hawai‘i—think koa trees. They arrived by wing, wind or waves before the arrival of Captain Cook and gradually evolved into new species shaped by their environment, predators and pollinators.

Of the approximately 20,000 plant species introduced into Hawai‘i over the last 200 years, 8,000 have become naturalized—meaning they are established and growing on their own in nature.

‘UKI‘UKI SCIENTIFIC NAME: DIANELLA SANDWICENSE DESCRIPTION: ‘Uki‘uki has two forms: short, compact growth with dark-green leaf blades measuring about a foot tall and less-compact growth with lighter-green foliage up to three feet tall. When in bloom, the short form sends up a short, central stalk covered with small, purple and yellow flowers that develop into dark purple berries. The taller form produces a stalk with many small, white and yellow flowers. Both forms bloom year round.

LANDSCAPE USE: Ground cover, accent plant, container. Plant ‘uki‘uki in full sun to partial shade. Requires light to moderate watering.

‘O-HAI SCIENTIFIC NAME: SESBANIA TOMENTOSA DESCRIPTION: Partially woody, lowsprawling shrub with soft, silverypubescent pinnate leaves that help reflect sunlight and retain moisture. Leaves at the stem tips are highly aromatic in full sun. Striking pink and yellow pea flowers, each one to two inches in length, form in clusters under the leaves. ‘O-hai blooms sporadically throughout the year, with peak blooming periods following heavy rain in winter and spring. Long, greenish bean pods form after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USE: Shrub, tree, accent, hedges, screening. Plant ‘o-hai in full sun in well-draining soil. Prefers dry growing conditions and is generally tolerant of wind. ‘O-hai enriches the soil with nitrogen, benefiting neighboring plants.

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‘O-HI‘A LEHUA SCIENTIFIC NAME: METROSIDEROS POLYMORPHA DESCRIPTION: Fast-growing tree with variable leaf shape, size and color.

Leaves range in size from half an inch to three inches in length, and range in color from dark purple to gold. Some trees are bushy and others stretch to 30 feet tall. Healthy trees are nearly constantly in bloom, attracting bees and other insects. Their colorful pompoms range from dark red to yellow to white.

LANDSCAPE USE: Accent, container, screening, shade tree. Plant ‘o-hi‘a lehua anywhere in full sun.

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‘ILIMA PAPA SCIENTIFIC NAME: SIDA FALLAX DESCRIPTION: Prostrate plant with palegreen leaves, woody stems and bright orange flowers. Grows in many different varieties, from bushes to ground covers. Sprawling shrub has a four- to eight-foot spread. Blooms year round in clusters or as single flowers that are fully open by noon and last a day.

Attracts native pollinators such as yellowfaced bees.

LANDSCAPE USE: Groundcover, shrub, accent.

Plant in full sun in non-clay soil.

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KAMA‘AINA SPOTLIGHT

MUD HEN WATER A Watering Hole on Wai‘alae STORY AND PHOTO BY LAUREN MCNALLY

Still waters run deep at Mud Hen Water, the newest addition to the family of Kaimukï restaurants helmed by chefs Ed Kenney and Dave Caldiero of Town. For 10 years running, the Slow Food aficionados have been laying the groundwork for Hawai‘i’s recent culinary resurgence, the lifeblood of which has been a renewed connection to the land and waters that sustain its diverse island community. Town established a founding philosophy of “local first, organic whenever possible, with aloha always,” and laidback middle child Kaimuki Superette toppled local sourcing off its fine-dining pedestal.

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table eateries on Wai‘alae Avenue, Mud Hen Water takes local Hawaiian food back to its roots as a self-sufficient native food system.

The name comes from the meaning of Wai‘alae, in reference to the fresh waters (wai) of a storied natural spring once frequented by the endangered Hawaiian mud hen (‘alae). Today the area is home to a new neighborhood watering hole with a rich sense of place. Mud Hen’s tweaked local staples incorporate island flavors both native and introduced, sampling from Hawai‘i’s present to reincarnate dishes from its past.

I‘a läwalu comes bundled with a greenbanana dumpling inspired by Puerto Rican

pasteles; hand-pounded pa‘i ‘ai masquerades as isobeyaki mochi with shoyu glaze and nori. The menu changes based on the catches, cuts and yields sourced from local suppliers such as Ma‘o Organic Farms in Wai‘anae and community-supported fishery Local I‘a. A QR code on the menu lets you know who reeled in the ocean dwellers featured that night, along with where, when and how they were caught. Kenney and Caldiero are the first restaurateurs in the state to offer that kind of traceability.

Unsurprising, given their stance that the food we eat should tell a story about where it’s from.

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BY KELIKA ISHOL Watching our aging parents struggle with simple tasks is heartrending. But talking to them about assisted living doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips to ease the conversation: 1. Assure them they will remain in control. Assistedliving residents have the freedom to make their own choices, including what they want assistance with.

2. Let them know there are many social opportunities.

Moving to an assisted-living community connects them with other seniors.

3. Remind them of what they love to do. Many people fear they’ll give up their independence when they move to assisted living. In reality, getting help with daily activities will give them more time and energy to do the things they truly care about. Plus, they’ll no longer need to worry about the responsibilities of maintaining a house and yard.

4. Ask questions they might not have considered. Can they do everyday tasks easily, without assistance? Are they eating as healthily or as well as they should? Do they feel safe in their home or when running errands?

5. Identify important amenities. Do they want a full-sized kitchen to cook in or would they rather have meals prepared for them? Is transportation available? Do they want help with housekeeping or laundry?

7. Visit an assisted-living community with them. The best way to know if assisted living is a good fit is to take a look in person. At Po-hai Nani, we’d love to have you come by our campus for a tour and meet some of the people who live and work here. For more information, call (808) 236-7835 or visit our website at good-sam.com/pohainani.

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PREP YOUR HOME FOR THE SEASONS

BY RANDY HATADA Randy Hatada is the owner and broker at Xpand Realty & Property Management. As a Las Vegas resident born and raised in Hilo, he especially enjoys assisting kama‘aina with their real estate needs. randy@xpandrealty.com

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with insulation ahead of time. Once you’re prepped for the winter, you can enjoy all the activities and attractions Vegas has to offer during the cold season, from snowboarding, skiing and tubing to the many holiday shows, events and displays on the Strip.

Spring may be a prime time for allergies and can wreak havoc for those sensitive to pollens in the air, but it’s one of Nevada’s most beautiful seasons and an optimal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Come to Vegas and experience it for yourself! See you soon.

Photo: Randy Hatada

The first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think of weather in Las Vegas is the extreme heat. Many don’t realize that, unlike Hawai‘i, Nevada experiences the full spectrum of seasons every year. Each season has its pros and cons, but you can make the most of any season if you know how to deal with it. Seasonal changes are all the more enjoyable the better you and your home are prepared for them.

Summers in Las Vegas have charted record highs of 117 degrees Fahrenheit, but there are ways to keep your cool. You can opt to stay indoors, relax at a swimming pool or visit a local water park, or you can escape to cooler elevations on Mount Charleston, get a breeze going on various bike trails outside the city or beat the heat with outdoor activities at Lake Mead and the Colorado River. You can also beat the heat by doing preventative maintenance on your home prior to the summer months. Hire an HVAC company to check and tune your air-conditioning unit during the off-season, when you can potentially get a better price. Changing your airconditioning filters on a consistent basis will not only help your central air conditioning unit work more efficiently, but also save on your energy bill. Other ways to save energy and keep your home cool include fixing air duct leaks, insulating the walls, roof and garage door, reinforcing window and door seals, replacing air filters and installing solar screens, smart thermostats, window tint and ceiling fans. It’s probably best to get a professional to assist with these preparations.

During the fall you can expect comfortable climates, changing leaves, cool breezes and random showers. You may have to spend more time on landscape maintenance—raking leaves, for example—and seasonal preparation in the fall than any other time of year. Fall’s cooler months are also a good time to check your roof for tile cracks, leaks and debris.

Expect major drops in temperature right around Halloween, when temperatures have been known to drop below freezing. Don’t get caught off guard; arm yourself with warm clothing and get your home winter-ready well in advance.

You may want to test your central heating unit, change your air filters and wrap the pressure breaker valve in your yard

Photos: UH Athletics

UH SPORTS

Senior libero Kolby Kanetake is at the top of his game and digging it

BY KIM BAXTER

K

olby Kanetake is not your typical volleyball star. At 5-foot-8, he’s a full foot shorter than some of his teammates and the only player on the University of Hawai‘i men’s volleyball roster under six feet.

Without the height and the pedigree— Kanetake has no family history of competitive volleyball—he was an unlikely candidate to make the leap to Division I play. Yet he’s transformed himself into one of the best players in the country and was named a preseason First Team All-American in December after making the national Honorable Mention All-American team last season.

“He is a great role model,” says University of Hawai‘i men’s volleyball head coach Charlie Wade.

“He does everything the right way and he always has. He works hard at his schoolwork. He works hard at his game. He’s loyal. He’s trustworthy.

He’s just a really good kid. To go from kind of a no-name high school player to a preseason First Team All-American—that’s impressive. I’m really proud of him and stoked that he’s a part of the program.”

Kanetake grew up idolizing UH volleyball and always wanted to be a Rainbow Warrior. His family has had season tickets to UH men’s and women’s volleyball games since

he was five years old. He’d attend games and marvel at the players, especially local stars such as libero Vernon Podlewski and outside hitter Tony Ching. He remembers meeting Podlewski when the athlete visited his second-grade class and Kanetake still speaks about him with reverence.

With dreams of one day playing for UH, Kanetake devoted himself to the game and eventually caught Wade’s eye. “He reminded me a little of Eric Shoji,” Wade says, likening Kanetake to the four-time First Team All-American son of Rainbow Wahine volleyball coach Dave Shoji. “[Their styles are both] very comfortable, very fluid. They’ve been around the game LasVegasBOUND

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“He’s been around the game so much that he makes it look easy.”

-Charlie Wade, University of Hawai‘i men’s volleyball head coach

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so much that they make it look easy.”

Once Kanetake knew UH was interested, he never truly considered playing anywhere else. The Moanalua High School graduate joined the team in 2012, but his work didn’t stop there. He remembers Wade telling him about writer Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-hour rule, which states that to master something, one needs to spend 10,000 hours perfecting the craft. Kanetake put in extra hours outside of practice, dragging a teammate, friend or parent to the gym to help load a machine that would launch ball after ball after ball at him so he could practice passing from every angle on the court. Wade says that Kanetake’s work ethic changed the team’s dynamic, compelling other players to spend more time working on their game at the gym.

The team’s hard work has clearly paid off. A year after UH put together its worst season to date, going 7-20 and losing 11 of its last 12 matches in 2012, Kanetake started the first match of his freshman campaign and went on to play in 14 of the team’s 28 matches. The Rainbow Warriors improved to 11-17 and reached the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation’s postseason tournament. The following year, UH recorded a 15-12 campaign with Kanetake as the full-time starter at libero.

Last season was a magical run that came up just shy of a national title. The team’s 24 wins are tied for the third most in program history and the Rainbow Warriors earned a coveted at-large berth to the six-team NCAA tournament, the program’s first appearance since vacating the national title in 2002 and its fourth-ever appearance overall. “Getting back to the [NCAA] tournament was definitely the highlight of my whole career because it really put Hawai‘i volleyball—men’s volleyball—back on the map,” Kanetake says.

The local libero has become a fan favorite over the course of the team’s mounting successes on the court.

Kanetake’s supporters come out in droves waving oversized photographs of his grinning face, regularly numbering more than 100 at home matches in the Stan Sheriff Center. His rabid fan base is part of the reason UH has seen its highest average attendance since 2006.

“I’ve always been banging the drum for the local kids to stay home,” says Wade, whose team has six Hawai‘i players on its roster. “You can go to UCLA, you can go wherever and you can win at the highest level, but nobody really cares. Here, people will remember you for the rest of your life. It’s pretty powerful.”

Kanetake now has the chance to become the second UH libero to earn First Team All-American honors and is on track to finish his career second all-time in digs at UH. Beyond that, he’s been a catalyst in the rejuvenation of the UH men’s volleyball program. “When I was growing up, I was looking at other people as inspiration,” Kanetake says.

“That’s so cool to think that giving my 100 percent effort out here every day is inspiring somebody else.”

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There are many ways for sellers to prepare their homes for sale, depending on the condition of the home and the seller’s financial resources. The first step should be to declutter your home. Organize your personal belongings and decide which items you will not take with you in your new home. These items can be sold, donated or thrown out. Then, you or your agent can coordinate the repairs that need to be done, such as carpet cleaning or painting the interior or exterior. Upon completion of the repairs, your agent can assist you with “staging” your home to help you get top dollar once your home is listed. Photos should be taken that highlight your home’s best features. My team and I are by our sellers’ sides every step of the way, guiding them through all the necessary steps and implementing a plan to achieve their goals.

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HEALTH

FALL PREVENTION FOR SENIORS

BY MICHAEL DOWELL Michael Dowell is the owner of Ohana Stairlifts, an authorized dealer of Acorn and Harmar Stairlifts in the state of Hawai‘i. He has an executive certification in home modifications from the University of Southern California and teaches seminars on fall-prevention safety for seniors. mike@ohanastairlifts.com Falls are the most common cause of unintentional fatal injuries in Hawai‘i, averaging more than 108 incidents each year. Falls are also the state’s leading cause of nonfatal injuries, resulting in nearly 21,000 emergency-room visits and 2,700 hospitalizations each year. More than three-quarters of the victims are aged 65 or older. The risk of a fatal fall increases dramatically with age and the emotional and fiscal burden associated with fall injuries is significant.

Fall causes are often multifactorial, meaning several factors can contribute to a fall. Poor vision, diminished physical strength or sense of balance, dizziness as a result of prescription-drug interactions and hazards such as electrical cords and slippery floors all increase the risk of falling. Most falls can be prevented, however, by making a conscious effort to be more aware of your surroundings and your physical limitations.

Exercise regularly. Lack of exercise can lead to weak legs, which increases your chances of falling. Exercise programs such as Tai Chi can increase strength and improve balance, making falls much less likely.

Be mindful of your medications. Some medicines—or combinations of medicines—can cause side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness, which can make falling more likely.

Have a doctor or pharmacist review all your medications to help reduce the chance of risky side effects and drug interactions.

Get your eyes checked every year. Poor vision makes it harder to get around safely, so be sure to wear glasses or contact lenses with the right prescription strength. Yearly eye exams are vital in keeping your vision sharp, as small changes in eyesight can be difficult to detect over an extended period.

Eliminate hazards at home. About half of all falls happen at home, so conduct a home safety check to identify and address potential fall hazards. Remove stray objects from stairways and walking areas; remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping; install handrails on all staircases; install grab bars inside and next to 38

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the tub or shower and beside the toilet; install bright lights in all stairways; hang lightweight curtains or shades to reduce glare; store frequently used items in easy-to-reach places to avoid having to use a step stool; place non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors; wear shoes both inside and outside the house—avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers.

Relatives can help the older adults in their lives avoid falls by assisting them with these and other preventative measures around the house as well as encouraging them to take the above measures to decrease their risk of falling.

4 FALL-PREVENTION TIPS FOR SENIORS

Have your medications reviewed Have your eyes checked Make your home safe

Stay active and exercise

YOUR KAMA‘AINA GUIDE TO SENIOR CARE AND LIFESTYLE

What is the history of Manoa Cottage and Manoa Cottage Kaimuki?

Manoa Cottage and Manoa Cottage Kaimuki are sister facilities, both owned by Sandra Shim. The difference between them is the level of care. Manoa Cottage started in 1995 as a single care home in Manoa. It now consists of three adjacent care homes, which share a common patio area. They have provided care in a home-like environment for years.

Manoa Cottage Kaimuki opened nearly three years ago as a skilled nursing facility offering a higher level of care. Although it relishes the Manoa Cottage brand, it is located in the KaimukiKapahulu area near Kaimuki High School. Manoa Cottage Kaimuki specializes in the care of residents with dementia, memory loss and Alzheimer’s-type dementia.

What kind of services and specialized care does each facility offer?

Q&A with Calvin Hara Executive Director and Administrator, Manoa Cottage What are some of the most important considerations that must be met when providing care at a nursing home?

Compassion and the highest quality of kupuna care is at the top of the list. Our kupuna have taught and shared their rich culture with us. We must care for them in their time of need, with the best caregivers and support staff offering 24-hour compassionate care. Manoa Cottage Kaimuki is pleased, as a newer facility, to offer 24-hour care in a homelike setting and in a neighborhood familiar to all, close to many family members and close to doctors and hospitals in Honolulu. As many kupuna are entering their 80s and 90s or even becoming centenarians, the onset and prevalence of memory care needs necessitate specialized care from a nursing facility such as Manoa Cottage Kaimuki.

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The two communities are two steps of a continuum of care.

We provide support in daily activities among our 24 residents at Manoa Cottage. This support can include medication, bathing and dressing assistance. Our residents may not be able to live independently at home. At the care home, however, we provide assistance so they can remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.

Our nursing home is able to care for residents who need more intensive assistance with not only their daily activities but also their health care needs. This location has a registered nurse on duty 24/7, which allows us to truly take care of the special medical needs of our kupuna.

What sets Manoa Cottage Kaimuki apart is its specialization in care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Many long-term care facilities find it challenging to care for people with the complex behaviors associated with dementia, especially when caring for the rest of the elderly population.

Because of our small size, we are able to delve deeper into the associated behaviors and focus on behavior modification. We find this helps us to treat the related behaviors with little or none of the usual medications.

How many residents do the facilities accommodate?

Manoa Cottage is licensed for 24 residents with private and semi-private room configurations. Manoa Cottage Kaimuki is licensed for 27 residents and has private, semi-private and shared rooms.

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MANOA COTTAGE CARE HOMES are nestled at 2035 Kamehameha Avenue in the lush Manoa valley– private rooms, daily activities including exercise and strengthening, monthly community entertainment and religious services. Enjoy our comfortable lanai and pond in the Manoa breeze.

• Locally run • Care home and skilled nursing care options • Skilled dementia and Alzheimer’s care innovators • Local style meals

MANOA COTTAGE KAIMUKI, 748 Olokele Avenue, is a comfortable 27 bed skilled nursing facility specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Memory care includes an individual care plan to address daily memory care needs. Residents, family members and staff appreciate the ohana approach in the care and comfort of all residents.

Please call for a personalized tour and see our ohana of residents and compassionate care givers.

Weekend tours are available!

Soderholm Bus & Mobility Driving Freedom and Independence The statistics are staggering—one out of five people in Hawai‘i suffer from limited mobility issues and almost 30,000 of these individuals are dependent upon a wheelchair every day. According to the 2014 U.S. census, 16.1 percent of Hawai‘i’s total population is 65 years old or over. That’s more than 228,000 people. Even more notable, approximately 40,000 people in Hawai‘i are over 85 years old and 10,000 are over 100 years old!

We all have places to be. On a daily basis, we’re commuting to work or school, running errands for ourselves or family, visiting doctors or simply trying to savor the weekend outside of the house.

For the disabled and sometimes the senior communities in Hawai‘i, simple tasks most people take for granted can be challenging.

Without the proper equipment, caregiver’s risk injuring themselves in the process.

There’s good news for those faced with such circumstances.

Soderholm Bus & Mobility, at 2044 Dillingham Boulevard in Honolulu, offers solutions to help those in need gain driving freedom and independence. Incorporated in 1989 and focusing on the commercial market for the first 24 years, Denise and Erik Soderholm took the company into the personal mobility arena after realizing the extreme lack of accessible vehicles and adaptive transportation resources available for individuals in Hawai‘i.

Providing valuable transportation options for Hawai‘i’s senior, disabled and special needs communities, Soderholm Bus & Mobility continually conducts extensive research and training. We maintain and forge partnerships with premier accessible transportation manufacturers in order to offer consumers the best selection of state-of-the-art transportation options. We have accessible and ADA vehicles from BraunAbility, VMI, ElDorado Mobility, MV-1 and TransitWorks. The ins and outs of the personal mobility market are well covered by Soderholm Bus & Mobility’s selection of equipment including scooter and wheelchair lifts, hand controls, turnout and transfer seating options and wheelchair securement solutions.

Our technicians are among the best with ASE certifications. We provide full installation, warranty and repair services at our shop on Dillingham Boulevard. Additionally we offer repair service on all major Hawaiian islands, Guam and Saipan.

“It’s a hard market and we’re not afraid of it,” says Denise Soderholm, president of Soderholm Bus & Mobility. “As a disabled individual myself for the past 14-plus years, I understand where they are coming from. My life didn’t end when I became disabled, it just changed—that’s all!”

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STATE-OF-THE-ART PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIFESTYLES OF THE DISABLED & SENIOR COMMUNITY IN HAWAII

Swivel Seats for Higher Vehicles

A simple and reliable driver or passenger solution for access to higher vehicles, the Bruno Valet provides full power operation to eliminate the twisting, turning and climbing associated with entering and exiting many vehicles.

Exterior Platform Lifts The Bruno Out-Sider lifts and stores your unoccupied scooter or power chair outside your vehicle at the touch of a button. Simply roll your mobility device on the platform from either side, hit a button, and let the Out-Sider do the lifting for you.

Passenger Van Conversions With a variety of new and pre-owned wheelchair vans available, Soderholm Bus and Mobility can accommodate almost any wheelchair user. Each one of our wheelchair-accessible vehicles offers flexibility, interior space and reliability. Whether you want more room, style, entertainment features or just a great value, one of our Soderholm Bus and Mobility wheelchair vans can provide it.

Transfer Seat Bases Wheelchair van purchasers who want to drive or ride in the front passenger location use B&D’s Transfer Seat Bases. These seats use the original seat from your vehicle to ensure a comfortable ride, and the original seat belt for the best safety possible.

B&D manufactures transfer seat bases for both the driver and passenger positions for virtually all makes of minivans and full size vans.

Speedy-Lift The name says it all: the SPEEDY-LIFT is a fast moving, effective wheelchair lift. A full cycle, all the way out of the vehicle and back in takes less than 30 seconds. Effortless stowing! You are in and on your way in no time!

Hand Controls The MPS Monarch Mark IA hand driving control incorporates the most popular method of operation while minimizing fatigue. This control was designed to be extremely smooth and effortless to operate. Quality and workmanship quickly made this hand control a best seller.

Truck Lifts Harmar Truck Lifts are the perfect solution for pickup truck owners. With motorized rotation, powered boom extension, offset geometry, and increased lifting capacity, they can lift a power chair or scooter from the vehicle cargo area and position it beyond the lowered tailgate or on the sidewalk next to your vehicle.

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2044 Dillingham Boulevard • 888-402-2938 • denise@soderholmbus.com • www.SoderholmBus.com • SoderholmMobility.com

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Po-hai Nani A retirement community surrounded by beauty Ambitious plans are underway at Good Samaritan Society Po-hai Nanai, a vibrant retirement community situated at the base of the Ko‘olaus on O‘ahu’s windward side. Po-hai Nani’s personalized care and resort-like amenities are made possible by the ongoing efforts of the nonprofit Po-hai Nani Foundation, a charitable organization established in 1958 to support the facility’s activities and upkeep.

The Po-hai Nani Foundation has funded several major additions and enhancements at Po-hai Nani in the last five years. In 2011, the organization supplied $105,000 for a 24-passenger bus and $80,000 for a new ADA walking path lined with benches, rest stations and instructional signs that guide residents through various exercises at each station. In 2013, $410,000 went to a new meeting room space and half a million dollars were allocated to remodeling the facility’s Ruth Orcutt Bacon Auditorium. The foundation’s sizeable contributions are comprised of grants and private donations, including generous bequests from Po-hai Nani residents and their families.

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Po-hai Nani is currently planning for a capital campaign to raise five million dollars for facility upgrades and aesthetic enhancements on all 14 floors of its high-rise apartment building.

The foundation is looking to raise funds for a new 12- to 14-seat vehicle and a new buffet line for the dining room. Thanks to an active calendar of community events, lively Sunday brunches and friends-and-family gatherings, the dining room is a hub for the community at Po-hai Nani.

To tackle its latest goals head on, Po-hai Nani is seeking dynamic new members for its advisory board—individuals who are passionate about furthering the mission and vision of Po-hai Nani and who are invested in the welfare of Hawaii’s seniors. “We’re looking for folks who wants to make a difference in the lives of our seniors,” says Po-hai Nani Executive Director Patricia Camero.

Camero was promoted to executive director in 2009 after four years of serving as a skilled nursing-facility administrator at Po-hai Nani. In her time there, she’s witnessed the many relationships that Po-hai Nani has cultivated between residents, staff and members of the Windward community. Camero says that the ideal candidates will possess the skills and experience to make additional connections in the community and bring the values of the Good Samaritan Society to life by sharing the many success stories unfolding at Po-hai Nani on a daily basis.

of care you Wmayithnevera continuum have to ask, what if?

Life has a way of surprising us You’re an active senior now. But what if one day things change? At many senior communities, you’d have to relocate and leave behind your friends and the life you’ve created. Not here.

Because we have senior care and service options to meet your needs if they change.

To learn more about our community in Kaneohe, call (808) 247-6211.

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society provides housing and services to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status, national origin or other protected statuses according to applicable federal, state or local laws. Some services may be provided by a third party. All faiths or beliefs are welcome. © 2015 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. All rights reserved.

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CARRY-ON LUGGAGE

You are required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide an acceptable form of identification at check-in and at the security checkpoints in Honolulu and Las Vegas. Acceptable forms of identification include photo identification issued by the US Federal or State Government or US and foreign government-issued passports.

Additionally, the identification must contain a name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and some tamper-resistant feature. Bus passes, library cards and fishing licenses are among the forms of identification that are NOT acceptable.

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.

• Styrofoam coolers will not be accepted unless packed within an outside box or container. Special rules and restrictions govern the transport of dry ice.

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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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Again, once at Honolulu International Airport, please check in two hours before departure at Lobby 6. A 5 1/2-hour flight will take you from Honolulu to Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport. The charter approaches Las Vegas from the south, giving passengers a clear view of the Strip and Downtown as the plane descends for its landing.

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The flight arrives at Terminal 1, where a Vacations Hawaii ground agent will greet you, answer any questions

NEED ASSISTANCE? l If you need any help while you are in Las Vegas, please contact the Duty Escorts at the Vacations Hawaii office in the Main Street Hotel and Casino. Escorts are at the office 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also call 702.249.8404 for assistance.

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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.

On the day of your departure, your luggage will be retrieved from your room by the bell desk. You will meet in a designated room and await the buses to take you back to McCarran Airport, Terminal 1.

At the terminal, you will need to retrieve your luggage (or use a SkyCap) and take it to the check-in counter. Check in with the Swissport coun­ter agents. There, you will be issued your boarding pass and luggage claim tags and directed to the proper departing gate. Once you arrive at the Honolulu airport, your luggage is typically sent to Baggage Claim E. An announcement will be made in-flight to let you know where to pick up your baggage. <

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