MISSING THE POINT ON RAIL TRANSIT? East Oahu resident speaks out. What’s your opinion?East Oahu Sun • MAY , 2008 PAGE • Page 5 East Oahu Sun www.eastoahusun.com your monthly community newspaper may, 2008 • vol. 22, no. 5
Inside Pilot Recycling Project is MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Making curbside recycling an Underway island-wide success will take a little time and a lot of effort 6 Hawaii Kai impresses City with its recycling PRO’S PRO IN TOWN: efforts Renowned tennis pro camped in Hawaii Kai 7 by PAULA BENDER Sun Correspondent
Suzanne Jones, recycling coordinator for MAY EVENTS: the City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services, told the Hawaii Your Community Activity Guide Kai Neighborhood 14 & 15 Board at its March meeting that the pilot recycling project underway NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD: in Hawaii Kai and Mililani has trig- Stay informed about your gered the launch of community; all residents are more pilot projects invited to contribute, and around Oahu. Hawaii Kai residents quickly figured out encouraged to take advantage that sorting out the recyclables into the of the provided podium time 4 blue can and green waste into the green can, made it possible to exist with the now once-weekly pickup of the gray can.
photo by HAWKINS BIGGINS HAWKINS photo by Residents questioned how the city could cope with everything recyclable put into Follow the one curbside container. Newly Appointed Principal John Sosa “We are using a single-stream system that nemu*nemu makes it easy and convenient for house- adventures Kaiser High School has a new “Servant Leader” with an immediate plan. His holds,” Jones said. “It’s been determined that 15 intention is to be in it for the long haul, take Kaiser from very good to great, and these co-mingling system programs have “leave it better than I found it, because it is not about what you have, but how much higher participation and recovery you use what you have that makes the difference.” • NEW KAISER HIGH SCHOOL rates, which is our goal.” PRINCIPAL SHIFTS FOCUS: Page 13 see Pilot Recycling Project, page 12
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We cannot sustain this high level of but the City government does not. The City spending increases year after year. While may increase government spending without many elected officials at City Hall seek to limit, and in the past several years has freely curry your vote with promises of pork, I ran done so. Although spending caps are often for office seeking fiscal responsibility. I am broken, such caps at least force the legislative djou on politics not ashamed to tell you that I am not the king body to give pause before exceeding such spending caps. Politics with perspective. It is equally important to communicate to your City govern- ment that enough Enough! Time to Control City Spending is enough when it comes to spending by CHARLES DJOU get to pay for it. your money. Your City Sun Columnist When Mayor Harris left office, some limited government has taken Giving a teenager your credit card with amount of spending increase was probably more than enough in no limit is often a dangerous act, because needed. Much of Oahu’s infrastructure new taxes over the the spender does not have to bear the deserved additional attention after years of past several years, consequences of paying for the spending. neglect. Had City spending increased at a rate more than enough in The City budget has acted in a similar fashion double that of inflation, there would probably additional fees, and is over the past several years. be little for me to criticize. But looking at the of pork at Honolulu Hale, and I am proud to now spending far more than enough. In just the past three years, City spending attached chart, there is no doubt that City wear the title — perhaps to the consterna- The time has come to reign in the “free” is up a whopping 72 percent! In the final Hall has increased government spending far tion of administration officials — of fiscal credit card mentality at City Hall with city year of Jeremy Harris’ term as mayor, the beyond any reasonable means. I don’t know watchdog. In my political career, I have not government spending of your money. City government worked on a $1.5 billion anyone who has personally increased his or supported any budget that increases taxes budget. For this coming year, Mayor her household spending by any percentage or increases spending faster than inflation Councilmember Charles K. Djou currently Hannemann has asked for a budget of $2.6 amount similar to that of the City. But the plus population growth. represents the 4th Council District (Waikiki billion. This increase is more than five times trick with City spending, like a teenager I have argued before and continue to argue to Hawaii Kai). Outside of the City Council, that of inflation and nearly quadruple that with his or her parents’ credit card, is that in favor of spending caps for the City and Charles serves as a captain in the U.S. Army of personal income growth. The catch with the spender ultimately doesn’t have to foot County of Honolulu. Both the Federal and Reserve, and is an adjunct professor of law all of this additional spending is that you the bill. State government have spending ceilings, at Hawaii Pacific University.
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If You, Me and MP3, Part 2 of 2 by DANIEL ALLEN to how many devices or computers can play Sun Columnist the content. However, now that Amazon has If possible, please consider my suggestion provided a complimentary solution, I find in the closing of last month’s column to cut much more value in the iPod/iTunes marriage. out the editorial and read it once again before iTunes will work on Windows and MacOS. continuing on to this final installment. Similar to the architecture of iTunes, In the conclusion of that article I com- Microsoft’s Zune Marketplace integrates for mented on the incompatibility between the use on their line of Zune players. Unfortunately, various download services and audio/video it also has similar limitation as it can only players on the market. For example, the family work with a Zune-branded player. The Zune of Apple’s iPods is meant to work with iTunes, Marketplace works with Windows only. but not other audio/video players. Napster Wal-Mart Music Downloads online catalog and Yahoo Music offer some wonderful may not be as large; they seem to feature more music packages, but they cannot work with Country and Christian music. To their credit, the Microsoft Zune or any iPod. Wal-Mart Music Downloads does two things I also mentioned welcome changes pres- that are appreciated: they remove the explicit ently being brought to the digital download lyrics so prevalent in today’s music and also music/video industry. Some by established offer an innovative service that lets you create companies, some by new ones, but all with a a custom mix CD and have it mailed. focus on balancing fairness for artists, music The last mention in this review is a group- labels and the consumer. ing of Napster, Yahoo Music and Rhapsody. The first and most important acknowledge- For years I have been a cheerleader of these ment goes to Amazon (amazon.com). While services because they were at the forefront many people think of the online retailer as of subscription-based services. While my a bookstore, they have successfully adapted family and friends were paying 99¢ per music to the digital revolution many times over. If download, for nearly the same cost of 15 songs you visit amazon.com today, in addition to ($14.95), I was able to fill my music player with books you can also purchase anything from unlimited music only limited by the amount electronics to beauty products. Everything of space on my player. In other words, I can from their Wish List feature to precise product download 100 albums if I choose for only suggestions elevate the level of ease and service $14.95 (monthly). And, I could play them on to which every online retailer should strive. my computer as well! The only disadvantage However, the most impressive aspect to me is that your player must be designed to work is how Amazon used its industry influence with one of these services. These services to begin its AmazonMP3 service earlier this currently only work with Windows. year. It allows you to download DRM-free No matter which of these players and MP3 music from the major music labels services you choose, it is clear that the digital for 89¢-99¢ each! It works with any music music industry is realizing the shift required player that accepts MP3 audio, which is to generate revenue and maintain fairness nearly every player on the market including to their customers. all iPod, Zune and Sansa players. It works with Windows, MacOS and Linux. In fact, Daniel Allen is the Lead Support Specialist if you use iTunes, the purchased Amazon for Hawaii Kai Computer Guy. The company MP3 can be set to automatically appear in provides “LIVE” Technical Support for Any your iTunes library. Operating System/Application, FREE On-Site The iTunes store enjoys a lot of success Service and EXCEPTIONAL Customized solely due to global victory of the iPod family. Computer Education. For more information While the software and iTunes store integrate visit www.HawaiiKaiComputerGuy.com or call well together, you have to pay 99¢ for each (808) 356-0672. For article suggestions, please music track you download and are limited email [email protected]. East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page
Get Involved: Neighborhood Board Watch by PAULA BENDER, Sun Correspondent
Information about neighborhood boards Hawaii Kai Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Waialae-Kahala can be found online at Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 pm, Hahaione Elementary Thursday, May 1, 7:00 pm, Aina Haina Public Thursday, May 15, 7:00 pm, Wesley United www.honolulu.gov/nco School Cafeteria. Call K. Russell Ho of the Library. Call K. Russell Ho of the Neighborhood Methodist Church. Call Orrin Kupau of the or at the Neighborhood Neighborhood Commission Office at 768-3715 Commission Office at 768-3715 for more Neighborhood Commission Office at 768-3779 Commission Office, Ho- for more information. information. for more information. nolulu Hale, Room 406, Honolulu, HI 96813; For the Tuesday, April 29, 2008, meeting at Discussed at the Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Neighbor- Continuing to concern the Waialae-Kahala call 768-3710 or fax Hahaione Elementary School, the Hawaii Kai hood Board #2 meeting, held April 3, 2008, at Aina Neighborhood Board #3 is neglect of Kahala 768-3711 to be added Neighborhood Board had on its agenda an opening Haina Public Library were issues concerning the homes by absentee owners, traffic, road repairs to the mailing list. presentation by the school’s Gifted and Talented future plans by the owners of the Aina Haina and street parking in certain congested areas. Program students about the Three Rs: reduce, Shopping Center; a proposed adult-care home at It was noted at the March meeting that some Residents in respec- reuse, recycle, and the new recycling bin on campus. 5304 Limu Place; an update on the Ka Iwi Coast residents have complained that Genshiro tive jurisdictions are Also that evening, Suzanne Jones, coordinator for and hillside proposal and new equipment for Kawamoto ordered cutting down coconut trees encouraged to attend the City’s Department of Environmental Services’ Niu Valley Playground. on the beachside front of his properties that lean the meetings to hear recycling program, will provide a status report to At the March board meeting, State Rep. Barbara or fall over neighboring properties. Residents reports from the police the board on the pilot project. Marumoto reported that board member Linda were encouraged to call the State Department and fire departments, Discussions will continue on TheBus changes Starr was in a car accident and that Charles of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), which from elected state and adjustments in East Honolulu, the Ka Iwi Ma, who died at the intersection of Waa Street is responsive regarding this issue. One particular and county elected Coast and hillside development, and access to and Kalanianaole Highway, was Starr’s uncle. resident testified that Kawamoto had ordered the officials, the Board Koko Crater Trail. Marumoto said she put in requests valuing cutting down of trees on the Hunakai Street side of Water Supply, and New business items include discussions about $400,000, in the Capital Improvements Projects of his property. Board member Richard Turbin from area community the Planning & Zoning Committee’s recom- for her district, for the installation of a traffic said that Kawamoto could not unilaterally cut associations. When mendation for Board action on issues relating signal at Waa Street. It was noted that the state down those trees without permission from DLNR’s hot-button issues are to bed & breakfast homes in residential areas, Department of Transportation was not in favor Coastal Management Division. Turbin added anticipated, meet- as currently before the City Council, and the of installing a pedestrian-triggered traffic signal that his neighbor asked Kawamoto to cut down ings will sometimes committee’s recommendation for Board action there. The board is also very concerned that the a specific tree, resulting in Kawamoto ordering see residents from on issues relating to transit vacation rentals, as city might want to either move or close TheBus all the trees cut down except for the one specific other communities who currently before the City Council. stop near the Waa Street intersection. tree his neighbor wanted cut down. The next wish to present their At the March neighborhood board, Kuapa Isle Other issues of concern to the Kuliouou-Kalani Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board meeting thoughts. All residents resident Sandy Nagunaga testified regarding the Iki board include Calvary by the Sea’s plans to is scheduled for May 15, 2008, at Wesley United are invited to contribute, noise of the feral chickens and roosters that have expand to third grade with eight to 15 students; Methodist Church, at 7 P.M. and are encouraged to taken over the Park and Ride on Keahole Street. the lawsuit against Waldorf School filed on behalf take advantage of the Mayor Hannemann’s representative Sid Quintal of community members by attorney Eric Seitz; Video and audio podcasts of selected Board meet- 2- to 3-minute podium introduced James Burke from the Department of and a homeless man taking up shelter on Iki ings can be downloaded from www.honolulu.gov/nco time limit to speak. Transportation Services, which contracted a firm Place. under “Board Meetings Video on Demand.” to catch the chickens on a quarterly basis. East Oahu Sun welcomes input from residents regarding the Neighborhood Board Watch column. Please send comments to: [email protected].
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Missing the Point on Rail homes over the next 25 years. Where will they live? “No growth” is not an option. We Transit have an affordable housing crisis because Paying TOO MUCH Rail opponents, including my own we are not producing enough homes to for detailing your car? Councilman Charles Djou, keep missing meet the demand. the point on rail transit. Rail is about growth Shall we continue to build homes over TIRED of spending hours management, not reducing traffic. One rail our agricultural lands? We can build out washing your car on the weekend? opponent asked why should we do it if it is (urban sprawl) or up (higher density in the not going to reduce traffic? Here is why: urban core). I applaud our elected officials Car washing NOT ALLOWED In Hawaii, we have to ask ourselves, “How who have supported rail transit for choosing in your condo or townhouse? will we grow?” On Oahu, 3,500 to 4,000 new to protect our open spaces while keeping households are created each year. That housing prices under control. Rail transit means we will need to build 100,000 new is a key infrastructure component that will allow us to build “up.” HOT lanes encourage (DVW2DKX urban sprawl. Tampa is a perfect example of urban sprawl and what we don’t need more Dri Wash Hawaii has the GREEN SOLUTION* for you! +RPH5HPRGHOLQJ of in Hawaii. Furthermore, if rail transit is We’ve got the best technology in car care products to keep your car looking shiny new. It’s easy! You ´12-2%72260$//µ planned with housing in mind, the city can “wash and wax” your car in 30 minutes or less. And you don’t need a hose or a bucket to do your and state can trade land use and zoning entire car. It’s Waterless Car Wash. $+RPH0DLQWHQDQFH6HUYLFH²IURPÀ[LQJ entitlements in exchange for affordable Did you know that you use at least 150 gallons of water to wash an average-sized vehicle? Why waste \RXUVFUHHQWRUHPRGHOLQJ\RXUNLWFKHQ housing along the route. precious water, time and money? You can get your car looking shiny new in one easy step. If we don’t plan for high-density growth, *Nontoxic, non-corrosive and biodegradable the new housing supply will decrease and island-wide prices will increase. More and Call or email for a free demo or sample more middle-class people will be forced to Dri Wash (808) 205-7684 get government subsidized housing or leave [email protected] the island or be homeless. It costs about H a w a i i $300,000 to subsidize one affordable rental unit. Multiply that by the 10,000 units the ´,·P0,&+$(/0,7&+(// state says we are short. That’s three billion East Oahu has Key Role in Environmental Protection Together we’re making a Mass transit is also tremendously important for environmental protection, by difference decreasing carbon emissions and reliance on automobiles and fossil fuels, as well as by MAYOR MUFI HANNEMANN providing alternatives to traffic gridlock. Sun Columnist The City’s fixed guideway transit system Many more East Oahu residents and will run from Kapolei to Ala Moana, with others across the island will soon be able spurs to Manoa and Waikiki. Construction is to participate in the curbside residential expected to begin next year, and we’re very recycling program the City launched in excited about this important project that’s Hawaii Kai and Mililani last October. This so important for our island’s future. program has been an impressive success, Many of you are working hard in other ways and I’d like to personally thank all the to protect our environment. I’d like to send a residents who have participated. Together, special mahalo to all those who participated we’re making a difference, protecting our in Earth Hour on March 29. Thousands of environment, and decreasing the amount you turned off your lights, electronic devices of waste that ends up in our landfill. and nonessential equipment between 8 As I announced in April, the City will and 9 P.M. as a gesture to raise awareness expand the program in November to about energy conservation, the need to end 40,000 more homes, including East Oahu our dependency on fossil fuels, and the neighborhoods from Kuliouou to Kapahulu threat of global climate change. Earth Hour and Manoa. began last year in Sydney, Australia, and has Households that participate in this exciting quickly become a worldwide movement new project are helping lead Oahu into a that promises to grow larger next year. future that’s cleaner, greener and more You’ll be hearing much more about sustainable. Making curbside recycling an curbside recycling in the months ahead, island-wide success will require a little time and we’re getting ready to present our fourth LIFE and a lot of effort, and we want to help by annual Discover Recycling fair on September sharing information about how our island’s 25 through the 27th at the Blaisdell Arena. Keeps Getting Better waste stream is managed. For more information about this event, Our award-winning Tour de Trash program and other ways to participate in recycling At K¯ahala Nui we’ll make it easy to live life to the fullest. leads residents on learning excursions to and make a difference in your community, K¯ahala Nui is all about adding life to your years. From the waste-processing and recycling facilities, please visit www.opala.org. services and amenities to the opportunities for personal and provides unique learning opportunities. growth, residents will enjoy a lifestyle promoting health Upcoming tours will focus on recycling and wellness. You will appreciate the security and peace of of yard trimmings, tires and cooking oil; mind that the 90% refundable entrance fee and Life Care recycling of construction and demolition program offer. waste, and metal car parts and appliances; and the H-Power garbage-to-energy plant, Now accepting reservations for future occupancy. To learn which disposes of more than 600,000 tons how you can become a part of the K¯ahala Nui ’ohana call of trash every year while producing enough 808-218-7200 or toll free 1-866-273-5570. electricity to power 45,000 homes. H-Power has disposed of more than 11 million tons of waste over the past 18 Tiger Cub Scout Charlie Gambino and years, offset 480 million gallons of fuel oil Pack 101 Scout Master David Lord that would have been burned to generate electricity, and helped prevent 11 million Derby Winner tons of greenhouse gases from being emitted into the atmosphere. Hawaii Kai Tiger Cub Scout Charlie Bringing the Spirit of ‘Ohana We plan to soon expand H-Power’s Gambino, age 6, wins a first place trophy to Retirement Living capabilities by adding a third boiler, which during Pack 101 Hawaii Kai Pinewood Derby will allow the facility to dispose of thousands Race, held Saturday March 29 at Kamiloiki of additional tons of trash. This modification Elementary School. Twenty-eight cub scout will further reduce the amount of opala pinewood derby cars competed and Charlie’s -ALIA 3TREET (ONOLULU () s s WWWKAHALANUICOM that’s sent to the landfill. pinewood derby car won nine races. East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page Kalama Valley 840 Papalalo Place 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath $619,000 Fee Simple Private, gated entry leads to tropical oasis replete with expansive decking, trellised lanai, lush gardens and tropical touches. This lovely, upgraded 3 bedroom home features gorgeous kitchen with granite counter- tops, beautiful laminate floors, tasteful appointments throughout and a wonderful island-style ambiance! Two car garage converted to a “Tiki” room adds to the fun! Simply Perfect and Priced-to-Sell! — Call Cherie for More Information — 791-2216 photo by HAWKINS BIGGINS HAWKINS photo by Tom Gullikson (in red) at the Oahu Club tennis boot camp Cherie Tsukamoto, Realtor ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES Broker-In-Charge Renowned Tennis Pro Tom Gullikson 791-2216 Direct Line 396-2000 ext. 216 Offi ce [email protected] Camps in Hawaii Kai 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy. #114, Honolulu, HI 96825 by L. KAE GRANIEL their families in managing the physical, Sun Correspondent emotional and social challenges presented Tom Gullikson, “the pro’s pro,” former by the illness. To date, the foundation has U.S. Davis Cup captain, and the former raised 4.5 million dollars. Their next event coach of Pete Sampras and Jennifer Capriati, is a charity doubles tournament this month 4VYIPK-LHYVM[OL+LU[PZ[& graced The Oahu Club April 14th – 18th to in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. @V\HYLUV[HSVUL;OV\ZHUKZVMWLVWSLMLLSL_[YLTL provide the best tennis boot camp East The last day of camp ended with a HU_PL[`Q\Z[[OPURPUNHIV\[NVPUN[V[OLKLU[PZ[ ;OPZMLHYSLHKZ[VTHQVYOLHS[OWYVISLTZILZPKLZ Oahu has ever seen. Henry Sommerville, luncheon and Q & A session with Gullikson. [VV[OKLJH`HUKN\TKPZLHZL7VVYKLU[HSOLHS[O tennis pro and director of the Oahu Club, The first question asked was, “When will you PUMLJ[PVUZVM[OLTV\[OHUKHIZJLZZLKHUKJYHJRLK [LL[OJHUSLHK[VOLHY[KPZLHZLKPHIL[LZHUKZ[YVRL orchestrated the event so that a high caliber be back again?” The next question asked :VJPHSYLSH[PVUZOPWZHYLZ[\U[LKHUKZLSMJVUÄKLUJL tennis camp of national recognition would about how to deal with nervousness on the PZLYVKLK^OLU[LL[OILJVTLKPZJVSVYLKKPZLHZLK be available in Hawaii’s backyard. 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In 1995, the foundation was Tom Gullikson Foundation, please visit 732-00181HWHULZL3PUL formed to assist brain tumor patients and www.Gullikson.org. 9,3(?PUV\Y+LU[HS6MÄJL0=:LKH[PVU+LU[PZ[Y`PZOLYL East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 7192 KALANIANA `OLE HWY • (808) 395-4737 WWW.KOKOMARINACENTER.COM Project2 4/20/07 10:53 AM Page 1 East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 9 Design for Independence Day at Kahala Barber Shop Maunalua Bay Event Chosen & Hair Salon Six-year-old Sophia Giasolli won the judges’ hearts and the grand prize award H y M r’s Day! by MICHELE VAN HESSEN home school supplies from Office Depot Sun Correspondent for her 3rd place finish. Fourth place went to Liberty Garcia of Hahaione Elementary and honorable mention to Kelsea Lopes of Niu Valley Intermediate. Both will receive Pacific International Realty’s gift bag of assorted prizes and gift certificates. Sophia, who is home-schooled, learned about the significance of the holiday from her parents. Sophia loves animals. “She has .DKDOD%DUEHU6KRSRZQHU0DULRQ2NL been especially careful at raising caterpillars DQGKHUWDOHQWHGVWDIIRIIHUDOOWKHODWHVWVW\OHV then releasing them as butterflies, and she Independence Day at Maunalua Bay got has eleven to her credit,” her mom explained. Men’s Haircut $14.25 • Women’s Style Cut $15 its start with a logo contest for students in Sophia designed a logo that featured a mother Always Specials for Sr. Men & Children • Seniors & Keiki $13.75 the eighth grade and below. Sophia Giasolli, and baby turtle coming out of the water. At Look for the Barber Pole by Young Laundry or Theater Entrance age 6, became the grand prize-winner over the water’s edge the reptilian duo is looking Open seven days a week thirty-nine other creative students’ entries at the fireworks display, as an American Flag from Aina Haina to Hawaii Kai schools. flaps in the wind. “She had the patriotic and Kahala Mall Shopping Center • Ph. 734-1144 “Sophie loves the 4th of July,” her mother Hawaiiana tie, in addition to the fireworks Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–8:30pm, Sat 7:30am–7:30pm, Sun 7:30am–5pm Krystina Giasolli explained. “She worked display in the background, that’s what we real hard on it for three days, and her two liked about her drawing,” said Noah Parker, older brothers also entered the contest and vice president of the Independence Day at they were thrilled that she won.” Maunalau Bay. The enchanting design can Of the 40 entries, it was Sophia’s entry be seen on posters, printed materials and that won the judge’s hearts and won the T-shirts for the upcoming July 4th event. “We sponsor, Tihati Productions’ 1st place originally planned to award three prizes. As a TM award of three round-trip airline tickets. result of the quality and effort of the entrants, What makes us different, makes you better. Treyson Dote of Hahaione Elementary won we just had to offer additional prizes,” said Hawaii Superferry’s 2nd place prize of four Noah Parker. The children’s art is on display round-trip tickets and vehicle passage. Jaclyn at Outback Steakhouse in the Hawaii Kai Bregman of Koko Head Elementary will take Towne Center. The Independence Day at Maunalua Bay event on the 4th of July will feature food, Kahala Nui Names CEO games and educational booths. Free live Kahala Nui, a Life Care retirement com- entertainment will be featured from 2 to munity, has named Pat Duarte as chief 9 P.M. To volunteer, donate or become a executive officer. The longtime Hawaii sponsor for this event, e-mail parkern001@ business executive will be responsible for hawaii.rr.com or call Noah Parker at (808) strategic planning, asset management, 395-0577. financial performance and growth for the not-for-profit organization. Duarte has more than 30 years of executive level experience with a number of Hawaii-based health and nonprofit organizations. “We are very fortunate to have someone of Pat’s caliber to lead our executive team,” said Phillip Ching, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “He has a proven track record of success in creating customer-focused, financially self-sustaining organizations, and we look forward to his contributions as Grand prize winner, an integral part of the Kahala Nui team.” 6-year-old Sophia Giasolli East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 10 )RUTXDOL¿HGDJHQWVZLWK PDUNHWNQRZOHGJHDQGH[HPSODU\ FXVWRPHUVHUYLFHFDOOXV &O\GH.REDWDNH5HDOWRU %$(FRQRPLFV &KHOVH\.REDWDNH5HDOWRU %$-RXUQDOLVP3XEOLF5HODWLRQV by WYNN OKUDA BEFORE AFTER An unsavable, fractured tooth was extracted, leaving an unsightly esthetic appearance. The smile was restored with an immediate implant placement technique on the same day of the extraction. East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 11 Esthetic Implants continued from page 10 the final restorations can appear natural. benefit incredibly from technology in A second factor in natural-looking implant dentistry. Combining cosmetic bridging time… restorations has to do with periodontal dental procedures with implant dentistry (gum) esthetics. In a dental implant, the allow people to have implants in the most Time and place connect past and present. gums must also be prepared so achieving a visible area of their smile and have it look normal appearance can be attained. When natural. Implants offer bone and gum the gums are not esthetically sculpted, it stimulation, and stability to restorations, The Graces of a Long-Time Mother is difficult to attain a natural result. Gum which lets people eat to their hearts’ desires. sculpting is a cosmetic dental procedure Although there is no exact replacement to a by DOROTHY WINSLOW WRIGHT dinner. The lobsters came from Maine in a Sun Columnist that maximizes the natural appearance healthy, natural tooth, dental implants that crate full of seaweed and smelling like the around a restored implant tooth. are assisted with the latest in CT scans allow When I was a child, Mother’s Day wasn’t the ocean. As the lobsters steamed, we parents Implants can ensure a healthy diet is dental professionals to give their patients commercial holiday it is today. It was simple became friends. It also marked the time when maintained. Before implants, people with one more reason to smile. and sweet. I remember picking flowers for I realized that my grown children were living dentures (a full arch of false, removable teeth) my mother. When I gave them to her with lives of their own and they surely didn’t need or partials (several false, removable teeth) Dr. Wynn Okuda is Past National President my grubby hands, she acted as if they were unasked for advice. During that evening of had no options when they were unable to and Board Accredited Member of the long-stemmed roses, yet they had cost me easy camaraderie, I understood the essence get a firm, strong bite on food. Nutrition American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In nothing more than a stroll through a sunny of Mother’s Day. It was about relationships. and overall health is highly dependent on November 2007, he was awarded “Cosmetic field. I knew she liked them, and that’s all that It was about love. a person’s ability to chew a variety of foods. Practice of the Year,” a national honor chosen mattered to me. They made her happy. The holiday took a new turn when my first A person may shy away from certain foods by Contemporary Esthetics publication. Dr. I was not unique. This is what children grandchild was born on Mother’s Day. My either because certain teeth are missing, Okuda has a private practice in cosmetic, did in those dark Depression days. None of daughter became a mother and I became their teeth don’t meet each other (occlude) implant and restorative dentistry in Kaimuki. us had money, but we wanted to honor our a grandmother. In due time my sons had properly, or there is not enough force due Visit us at our website at www.cosmeticden- mothers and did it in our own ways. children. Their wives became mothers, and to slippage of a denture. For example, tistryhawaii.com. I don’t know when Mother’s Day shifted into Mother’s Day rightly focused on them. Over the inability to chew foods with a firmer such blatant commercialism, but our family the years, my Mother’s Day has shifted in consistency may lead a person to eat more resisted it. After hearing an advertisement focus many times. In my childhood, the day unhealthy foods like french fries instead of about buying Mother a new stove for “her belonged to my mother, then it became mine, fresh vegetables. It is challenging to eat a special day,” my mother revolted. “All I want a role I still have, but changed in character by balanced diet with only softer foods. is to be remembered. A card is just fine,” she many years of living. There seems to be a common misconcep- said, and that ended it. I wish I could help young mothers see the tion that implants will continually hurt as When I became a mother, I said this same progression of motherhood and the excitement long as they are in. The fact is that this thing to my children, but my husband ignored that goes with each stage. First comes the is NOT the case if the implant is prop- my plea, and gave me a box of Whitman’s nurturing of your own children, then the joy erly placed and heals correctly. Naturally, Chocolates for being the mother of his children. of watching them raise children of their own. there is some discomfort immediately With a husband like that, I decided it would Later, when grandchildren begin having babies, after surgery. However, advancements in be wise to back off, and let people do what you step back and think, “Gosh, if it weren’t for medication for dentistry can address the had meaning for them. me, they wouldn’t be here.” Such insight is one pain. As the site heals, post-surgical pain Victor Lim Receives Top I don’t believe my children ever felt pressured of the graces of being a long-time mother. subsides quickly. into “doing something for Mom” because I may not have my children near me on How long an implant can last is reliant McDonald’s Honor of the hype. Anything they do these days Mother’s Day, but I will think of them with on many factors. Although no restoration in Waialae Iki resident, Victor Lim, owner and comes from the heart, not from a sense of love in my heart. I will pick a gardenia from dentistry is guaranteed to last forever, dental operator of seven McDonald’s restaurants in obligation. One Mother’s Day, my son and his my garden, sniff it and count my blessings. implants could last ten to fifteen years, or Hawaii, has been honored with McDonald’s wife invited both sets of parents for a seafood It will be a glorious day. more, depending on how well the implant Corporation’s prestigious 2008 Golden Arch is cared for professionally and at home. Award. The honor is given once every two Dental implants may sound too good to years. To put this award in perspective, Blane K. Chong, M.D. be true, but unfortunately not everyone is a McDonald’s has more than 5,800 franchisees Family & Sports Medicine good candidate for implants. According to the worldwide, of which only 35 franchisees • Board Certifi ed in Family Practice Academy of General Dentistry, each patient received this coveted award. Lim is one of and Sports Medicine must: (1) Have a comprehensive exam to only 12 recipients in the U.S., which has • Comprehensive family care, FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL determine if they are a candidate, (2) Be in more than 3,000 McDonald’s franchisees. including children of all ages good health, (3) Have healthy gums, (4) Have “This phenomenal achievement is a • Team Physician: Chaminade 732-9710 Kaimuki Shopping Center adequate bone structure, (5) Have excellent direct result of Victor’s dedication to his University 3221 Waialae Ave., Suite 390 oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and business, concern for employees, and high • Same day appointments Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (Located above Long’s) flossing, (6) Maintain regular dental visits. performance and quality standards,” said available, urgent care www.drblanechong.com Implants have helped to increase our Veronica Kaneko, President of McDonald’s • Fracture care, joint injections, OFFICE HOURS nerve testing, physicals Monday 8AM - 5PM • Tuesday - Friday 8AM - 3PM “quality of life.” We live in such a great Restaurants of Hawaii. “We are extremely Saturday - Hours Vary era of dentistry when people are able to proud of him.” • New patients welcome WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCES East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 12 Friends of Hanauma Bay Earth Day Clean Up! photo by HAWKINS BIGGINS HAWKINS photo by Store Smart with Pilot Recycling Project StorSecure Continued from page 1 loaded into trucks, taken to the docks and StorSecure knows our island For the pilot program, residents in Hawaii shipped off. weather gets hot, muggy and Kai and Mililani deposit newspapers, all Jones said that feedback to her depart- humid, which can damage colors of glass bottles and jars, plastics, ment is mostly regarding how to separate irreplaceable items. Unlike and corrugated cardboard into the same the recyclables. Because they are made of others, we keep our interior constant at 55% humidity can. Twice a month, on alternate weekends, chip-board, cereal, cookie and cracker boxes with Moisture-Guard, which the blue and green cans are collected by don’t make the cut. Neither do water bottle blocks out the growth of the familiar Department of Environmental tops or the plastic lids for mayonnaise and mold, mildew, pests and pol- Services yellow refuse trucks. peanut butter jars. len on your valuables. While the green waste is taken to Hawai- “If it’s a plastic bottle with a neck you can General Manager, Calvin Ling ian Earth Products at Campbell Industrial toss it in the blue bin,” Jones said. “That Go to www.StorSecure.com for more on Moisture-Guard. Park to be converted into mulch, among includes soda bottles, milk jugs, laundry other things, drivers take the recyclables detergent bottles, shampoo and cream to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) rinse bottles, even vitamin bottles. The StorSecure Self-Storage @ Hawaii Kai contractor, RRR Recycling Services in more experienced recycler can look for 6800 Kalanianaole Hwy. (next to Outback & Kaiser) Campbell Industrial Park. The recyclables the triangle embossed in the plastic with Phone: (808) 396-8118 are placed on a conveyor belt to a sort line either the number one or the number two www.StorSecure.com where blowers and eddy currents help sort in it. Those can go into the blue bin, too.” it. Employees manually pick out odd items Households that find they need more while the rest move along an elevated transit than one gray, green or blue can may call the line and fall into appropriate bins below. City’s recycling office at (808) 768-3200. Up Each commodity is compacted, baled and to two additional green or blue bins, and a 6WDURIWKH6HD6FKRRO second gray bin will be delivered. The second +2/<75,1,7<&+85&+ gray bin is to be put out with the first gray *UDGHV&R(GXFDWLRQDO 5RPDQ&DWKROLF bin for the Wednesday collection day. The .DODQLDQDROH+Z\ city will monitor those homes with second 3URYLGHVDTXDOLW\HGXFDWLRQLQD&DWKROLFHQYLURQPHQW 3DULVK2IÀFH gray bins to assure they are fully recycling :HRIIHU 3DULVK6FKRRO and demonstrate a need for the additional $IIRUGDEOH7XLWLRQ 6&+('8/(2)6(59,&(6 bin. For more information, visit the city’s website, www.opala.org. $LU&RQGLWLRQHG*\PQDVLXPDQG&ODVVURRPV :HHNHQG0DVVHV 6DWXUGD\DW SP /RZVWXGHQWWHDFKHUUDWLR DYHUDJH 6XQGD\DW DQG DP :HHNGD\0DVVHV 0RQGD\)ULGD\DW SP Congratulations to Claire from &RPSXWHUDQG6FLHQFH/DEV Kuliouou, winner of last 2)),&(+2856 /LEUDU\ZLWKRYHUERRNV 0RQ)UL DPWR SP6DW DPWR DP month’s Mini Giveaway 1HZ$WKOHWLF)LHOG 6SHFLDOL]HGLQVWUXFWLRQLQ+DZDLLDQ/DQJXDJH $UW3(DQG6SDQLVK (QJOLVKDVD6HFRQG/DQJXDJH (6/ 1RZDFFHSWLQJDSSOLFDWLRQVIRU WKH VFKRRO\HDU 7HVWLQJE\DSSRLQWPHQWRQO\ 6WDURIWKH6HD (OHPHQWDU\0LGGOH6FKRRO 0DOLD6W+RQROXOX+, $FFUHGLWHGE\ 3K :$6&DQG:&($ )D[ ZZZVWDURIWKHVHDRUJ East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 13 WOO’S ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCE New Kaiser High School Principal Shifts Focus • 10% DISCOUNT for seniors • Commonly replaced parts in stock • All major appliance repairs by L. KAE GRANIEL Complex System is not new to administrative • Serving Hawaii Kai since 1975 Sun Correspondent staff, but with Sosa, it is a priority. He says, 395-6866 Lic. C-12523 Kaiser High School is about to move “When Hawaii Kai residents are confident in from very good to great according to newly the public education in their own backyard, &KULVWD*HUOLFK appointed Principal John Sosa. Although community stability, growth, and integrity 5($/725 only a few weeks on the job, Sosa is already is inevitable.” Community outreach is still Ongoing: 722-8769 or Donald Ho at 387- register. Wednesdays 8 – 9 am workout designed specifically Saturdays 7:30 – 11 am 1655 for more information. Movement Class by Luk Tung to help new moms get back Farmers’ Market: Kapiolani Sundays 8:30 – 10 am Tuesdays 8:45 – 10 am Kuen: Hawaii Kai Towne into shape after having a baby; Community College, 4303 Kundalini Yoga: Class is for Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays Stroller Strides: Hahaione Park Center, Waterfront Stage. combines strength-training Diamond Head Road. all levels. Kapiolani Park 7:30 am – 3 pm in Hawaii Kai. A 75-minute exercises with cardiovascular near Diamond Head Tennis Farmer’s Market: Hawaii Kai fitness program for moms Wednesdays 10:30 – 11 am drills. Bring your babies in Saturdays 11:00 am Courts, off of Paki Street, near Towne Center (behind Panda and babies. More information Toddler Time: Storytelling, strollers or joggers. Kuliouou Storytime: Barnes & Noble intersection, on the same Express). at www.strollerstrides.com or sing-a-longs, crafts and other Beach Park. For pricing and Booksellers, Kahala Mall. Vari- side as tennis courts, up on call 371-6904. Fee. fun activities. Kahala Mall to request first class free, visit ous themes for Toddlers, ages hill, under Banyan Tree. $8 Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays Center Court (5/7: Storytelling www.babybootcamp.com or 3 and under and Pre-School, donation, Maria 393-5095. 8 – 9 am Tuesdays 10 – 11 am & Crafts w/Barnes & Noble; call 689-6668. ages 3-6. Movement Class by Luk Tung Tai Chi by Asia Arts Organiza- 5/14: My First Art Class; 5/21: Sundays 6 – 8 pm Kuen: Kahala Mall. tion: Chinese breathing class Thinker Toys). Thursdays 10:30 am Saturdays 1 – 2 pm Ledward Kaapana (Hawaiian for longevity and relaxation Children’s Storytime: Aina People’s Open Market: Hawaii Slack Key Guitar): Kona Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Tai Chi movement for Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm Haina Public Library. Recom- Kai Park-N-Ride, 300 Keahole Brewing Co.’s Koko Marina 6:00 – 6:45 pm mind and body discipline. Kung fu Kids Classes: Five mended for ages 2 and up and Street, 522-7088. Pub, 394-5662. Body Works Hawaii: Low Koko Head District Park in Animal style of Kung fu taught their caregivers. Impact Aerobics, Kickbox- Hawaii Kai. Sifu Vernon Rieta, by Asia Arts Organization. Saturdays 2 – 4 pm Mondays (except Holidays) ing, Latin Aerobics, Pilates, 396-4451 or 728-2929. Kick, punches, block and Thursdays 10:30 am Aikido Classes by Hawaii 11 am – 2 pm Fabulous ’50s Workout, animal movement of kung fu Preschool Storytime: Kaimuki Kai Aikido Club: Koko Head Co-ed Adult Volleyball: Koko Resistance Training. Kuhio Tuesdays 11 am are stressed. Kids 7 years to Public Library. Recommended District Park. Call Alan Koide at Head District Park Gym. Come School Cafeteria, 2759 South Children’s Craft & Storytime: 16 years. Koko Head District for ages 3 to 5 and their 722-8769 or Donald Ho at 387- join free play (non-league) King St. $1.00 for each class. For Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Park in Hawaii Kai. Sifu Vernon caregivers. 1655 for more information. volleyball; strictly for exercise, more information, call Cheryl Kahala Mall. Rieta, 396-4451 or 728-2929, fun and socializing. Contact at 735-5755 or 377-5132. classes are free. Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm Saturdays 7 – 9 pm Jack Telaneus, 395-3315 or Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tai Chi by Asia Arts Organiza- Boogie & Corey (Hawaiian, the park office at 395-5189 or Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 – 8 am Choy Li Fut and Hung Gar Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm tion: Chinese breathing class Blues & Jazz): Kona Brewing 395-3096. Senior Walk Safe: Kahala style of Kung Fu taught by Scrabble Club of Honolulu: for longevity and relaxation Co.’s Koko Marina Pub, Mall. Improve body balance Asia Arts Organization. Kung Kahala Mall Center Court. and Tai Chi movement for 394-5662. Mondays & Wednesdays to prevent injury, develop fu for body, mind and spirit. mind and body discipline. 7:30 – 9:00 pm breathing techniques that Koko Head District Park in Thursdays 7:15 – 8:15 am Koko Head District Park in Happenings: Aikido Classes by Hawaii support the back, and learn Hawaii Kai. Sifu Vernon Rieta, People’s Open Market: Hawaii Kai. Sifu Vernon Rieta, Kai Aikido Club: Koko Head simple movements to protect 396-4451 or 728-2929, classes Waimanalo Beach Park, 396-4451 or 728-2929. District Park. Call Alan Koide at your joints. Call 739-0140 to are free. 47-741 Kalanianaole Hwy., 1, Thursday 6:30 pm 522-7088. Fridays 7 – 9 pm “Tsunamis: The Great Waves,” Naluhoe (traditional Hawai- Dr. Gerard Fryer, Geophysicist, Thursdays & Saturdays 9 am ian): Kona Brewing Co.’s Koko NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warn- SignSign UpUp inin MayMay Baby Boot Camp: 55-minute Marina Pub, 394-5662. see Happening, page 15 andand paypay nono initiationinitiation fee!fee! MAUNALUA BAY TIDE CHART Kids Summer Sports Camp Sign Up Today! Free Day Pass Some Restrictions Apply The Oahu Club www.theoahuclub.com 6800 Hawaii Kai Drive Honolulu, HI 96825 (808) 395-3300 East Oahu Sun • MAY, 2008 • Page 15 Happening continued from page 14 submit your events to [email protected] ing Center; Hanauma Bay Association: Ala Wai Golf friendly, supportive environ- Education Center Theater. Course Clubhouse, 2nd Floor. 13, Tuesday 7 – 9 pm ment. JAIMS Honolulu, 6600 25, Sunday 11:30 am – 1 pm Free and open to the public. Cost: $5.00, Call 222-7851 or Weldon Kekauoha (con- Hawaii Kai Drive, 220-3941. Fundraiser for Independence OLD PHOTOS Parking is free after 5:30 p.m., 848-7789. temporary Hawaiian): Kona Day at Maunalua Bay: 397-5840. Brewing Co.’s Koko Marina 21, Wednesday 8 – 9 am Outback’s famous drive-thru NEEDED 5, Monday 7 – 8:30 pm Pub, 394-5662. Walk the Mall: Kahala Mall. lunch to go: Steak and chicken, The nonprofit Mau- 2, Friday 5:30 – 8 pm Hawaii Kai Toastmasters Sponsored by St. Francis Hos- rice & salad. Served in take-out n a l u a F i s h p o n d May Day with the Hawaii Kai Club: Improve your public 15, Thursday 4 – 5:15 pm pice, the program is open to any boxes and bagged up for easy Heritage Center is Chamber of Commerce: $20 speaking skills and gain Honolulu Theatre for Youth person dealing with the loss of pick-up, $15.00. 100 percent of compiling historic admission includes pupus, confidence in a friendly, Presents “Maui’s Kite – Another a loved one. To register, please the proceeds support Indepen- photos of the fishponds networking & music. No supportive environment. Tale of Old Hawaii.” Maui’s call Bereavement Coordinator dence Day at Maunalua Bay. that formerly lined host cocktails. Hawaii Kai JAIMS Honolulu, 6600 Hawaii Kite tells the story of how the Felicia Marquez-Wong at 595- Outback Steakhouse, Hawaii Maunalua Bay. Golf Course – Queen’s Beach Kai Drive, 395-3024. Hawaiian Kite was invented. 7566. Every third Wednesday Kai Towne Center. Restaurant. Maui makes the kite, then of the month. If you have any old calls the winds to help him 8, Thursday 6:30pm Do you know what the East photos to share, please fly it. Designed specifically 3, Saturday 11 am “Hawai’i’s Surf Research and 21, Wednesday 7 pm Honolulu Sustainable call 382-0847. for the youngest audiences, History Workshop: Author Summer Forecasting,” Pat Performance by Kaimuki High Plan is and what the urban this show is a participatory Rich Budnick will give a free Caldwell, Oceanographer, School “Vocalz”: Kahala Mall growth boundary means to journey, filled with adventure. workshop about Modern NOAA Oceanographic Data Center. you? Download a free copy Sponsored by the Friends of Hawaiian History. Hawaii Kai Ce n t e r ; Ha n a u m a Ba y at: http://honoluludpp. the Library of Hawaii, this Public Library, 397-5833. Education Center Theater. 22, Thursday 7 pm org/Planning/DevSust_East- program is suitable for ages 3 Free and open to the public. Aloha Toastmasters: Have fun Honolulu.asp REUNION 3, Saturday 11 am Parking is free after 5:30 p.m., to 5. Waikiki-Kapahulu Public learning public speaking and Library. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy 397-5840. leadership skills! Kahala Nui Help keep East Honolulu’s Kaiser High School Class Preview Performance: Kahala Senior Center - Diamond Head streams and Maunalua of 1983 will be holding , Thursday 6:30pm Mall Center Court. 8, Thursday 7 pm 15 Room, 4389 Malia Street. Call Bay clean. Organizations “Guardian of the Sea: Tales of our 25th Reunion on Aloha Toastmasters: Have fun 383-3715 for information. can sign up to adopt their Hawai’i Fishermen from the August 22 - 24, 2008 3, Saturday 11 am – 2 pm learning public speaking and Guests welcome. local stream by going to the 1900’s,” John Clark, Author; in Honolulu. For more Pamper Your Mom…Mother’s leadership skills! Kahala Nui City and County website Hanauma Bay Education Day Celebration: Celebrate Senior Center - Diamond Head 22, Thursday 6:30pm www.cleanwaterhonolulu. information please visit Center Theater. Free and open your mom! Enjoy a day of Room, 4389 Malia Street. Call “Hurricanes Facts, Myths, and com/storm/calendar/cal- our website at www. to the public. Parking is free entertainment, giveaways, a 383-3715 for information. Preparedness,” Jim Weyman, endar.html to schedule a kaiser83.com; or call fashion show and more. For Guests welcome. after 5:30 p.m., 397-5840. Director, NOAA Central Pacific cleaning day. They can also (808) 394-2432. more information please Hurricane Center; Hanauma call 692-5208. contact Samantha Spain at 10, Saturday 9 am – 3 pm 16, Friday 6:30 – 9:45 pm Bay Education Center Theater. 737-4647, ext. 24. Koko Marina Hawaii Kai Orchid Society’s Ballroom Dancing with the Free and open to the public. Courtyard. Mother’s Day Plant Sale: Hawaii Ballroom Dance Parking is free after 5:30 p.m., Orchid Displays, orchids & Association: Ala Wai Golf 397-5840. 3, Saturday 12:30 pm other plants for sale. Hawaii Course Clubhouse, 2nd Floor. Family Fashion Show: Kahala Kai Shopping Center. Cost: $3.00, call 222-7851 or 24, Saturday 8 am – 12 pm Mall Center Court. 848-7789. Project Grad 2008 Recycling: Monthly Weather Averages: 13, Tuesday 7 – 8:15 am Bring your HI-5 recyclables to 3, Saturday 5 – 9 pm East Oahu Breakfast Club: 17, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm the Kaiser High School Parking 3rd Annual East Honolulu Networking club of Hawaii Hawaii Council of Engineering lot and help them offset the cost May – Mei Food Festival: Star of the Sea businesses. Guest Speaker: Societies’ Robotics Demon- of Project Graduation. School. For pre-sale tickets call State Senator Sam Slom on strations & Activities: Kahala High Temperature: 85° 734-0396. Adults $60, children “Your 2008 Legislative Update,” Mall Center Court. 25, Sunday 7 – 10:45 am Low Temperature: 70° 4-13 $25. Sea Life Park Hawaii, Sea Lion Blood Bank of Hawaii Cafe. Space is limited; RSVP 19, Monday 7 – 8:30 pm Bloodmobile: Kahala Mall Ocean Temperature: 78° 3, Saturday 6:30 – 9:45 pm to Kevin Nitta at 395-5492 by Hawaii Kai Toastmasters Club: near Macy’s Men’s Dept.; call Ballroom Dancing with the Monday, May 12. Breakfast Improve your public speaking 845-9966 for information or Rainfall: .78” Hawaii Ballroom Dance is $10. skills and gain confidence in a appointments. 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