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ARAKAWA OUTLINES PRIORITIES, GOALS IN STATE OF COUNTY ADDRESS

WINNERS OF MAYOR’S 2015 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS HONORED

FIRST PORTABLE RESTROOM TRAILER AT WEST MAUI SKATE PARK COMPLETED page 1 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

The CONTENTS High Street Journal Message from the Mayor...... 3 M.D. Minute ...... 4

Happenings at the County ...... 5

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Arakawa outlines priorities, goals in State of County Address ...... 7 Lynn Araki-Regan

EDITORIAL COORDINATORS OED vendor applications, sponsors now being accepted for 2nd Lois Whitney Annual Made in Maui County Festival ...... 13 Tiff any Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. B & C Highlight...... 14 Rod Antone

PHOTO COORDINATOR Second round of small business revitalization grants for Hana, Ryan Piros Lana`i announced ...... 15 Jaime Kane Winners of 2015 Mayor’s Small Business Awards honored...... 16 CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Mayor Alan Arakawa Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center Announced Karen Arakawa for March ...... 19 JoAn Gascon Veralyn Latham First portable trailer restroom at West Maui Skate Park Declan Mc Carthy completed...... 21 Linn Nishikawa Lisa Paulson Maui County Ag Festival seeks entries for 2015 Hawaii Food Teena Rasmussen Products Recipes Contest...... 22 Keith Regan Crystal Sakai Exciting events for seniors, thanks to Kaunoa...... 23 Ann Sakamoto Brianne Savage Risk Management off ers First Aid/CPR/AED classes ...... 24 Dee Dee Thyssen Sharon Zalsos Kit Zulueta Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)...... 26

Maui County Charity Walk kicks off ...... 29

Photo Gallery ...... 30

Cover photo: Lynn Araki-Regan page 2 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Aloha everyone, Today I would like to ask for your assistance. Our Film Commissioner Tracy Bennett has helped to put together a very high quality video about ocean and hiking safety here on Maui. As you know, many of our visitors get into a lot of trouble doing these things here. The video is narrated by local actor and stuntman Branscombe Richmond and also features some of our county workers, including personnel from the Department of Fire and Public Safety and Parks and Recreation, Division of Ocean Safety. The safety video is currently being played at Kahului Airport and there are more eff orts to get it playing in hotels, activity kiosks and even in arriving fl ights to Maui. These are all good things. But recent events have caused me to think that visitors are not the only ones who should be watching this video, which is why I am asking for your help. Last month two local teens from Kahului drowned near Honokohau Bay. They were walking along the shoreline when one of them was swept off of the rocks by a wave. The other one jumped in the ocean to help. Our Fire and Rescue personnel found both bodies a short time later. I don’t know if watching these teens watching this video would have changed the situation. But I do know that we should off er our own residents the same sort of advice that we are giving our visitors, at the very least. So if you would like a DVD copy of this video to show to your child’s classroom or soccer team or even just to let them watch it at home, please let my offi ce staff know. Or if you want we can send you the YouTube link, here it is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kudYTe0XDDQ As I said, it is a well produced video. They talk about the dangers of shore breaks, how to swim out of a riptide, the dangers of fast-rising stream waters while hiking, etc. It is worth your time to watch it with your children. We shouldn’t assume that just because we were born and raised here that we are somehow immune to our surroundings. Especially where our children are concerned. Mahalo for your kokua. Aloha and God bless.

Mayor Alan Arakawa

page 3 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui M.D. Minute A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan

“A budget is more than just a series of numbers on a page; it is an embodiment of our values.” ~ Barack Obama

Since the fi rst Presidential budget was submitted to Congress in 1921, governmental budgeting has been an important task for each administration. And while Maui County’s annual budget is but a fraction of the United States’ total budget, the annual budget proposal that gets submitted to Council is a valuable process that shapes the work of our County departments every day of the fi scal year. Our departments handle tasks big and small, from the mundane and overlooked to the highly anticipated road reconstruction of certain bumpy Upcountry roads and the maintenance of heavily used swimming pools, gyms and recreational facilities. As COM employees we often have a more in-depth understanding of the way the services the County provides touches so many lives. Yet it is important that we never take for granted the good work that takes place each and every day. Yes, we are indebted to the fi re fi ghters, the police offi cers and lifeguards who rescue people in distress, put out fi res, keep drunk drivers off the roads and arrest suspected criminals. But it’s equally important to take a moment to thank a janitor for keeping the park restrooms clean and free of litter. To give a wave to the crew patching asphalt in the hot sun. To say mahalo to the DMV clerks who work as fast as they can all day, helping the many diff erent folks who need assistance. To the folks sorting mail in the back room, to the staff answering the phone taking complaints from the public because their needs weren’t met, to the counter staff processing payments for refuse accounts… Thank You. To the Parks caretakers who mow, rake, weed, repair sprinkler heads and paint over graffi ti… Thank You. To those dedicated employees who crunch numbers, handle permit applications or follow up on requests for service… Thank You. There are countless individuals just like yourself whose daily work here at the County may not receive accolades or be written up in the newspaper, but it does accomplish something inherently valuable: Your work makes a diff erence in the lives of each resident and visitor in our County. And for that, I would like to say Thank You. So as each department submits its proposed budget needs to the Mayor, and ultimately to the County Council, know that the many pages included in the Budget are much more than just numbers, they represent the good work you do each and every day. The funding requests are a sign of the expectations we have of successfully serving our community in the coming fi scal year, to the best of our ability.

With gratitude,

Keith Regan Managing Director

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Happenings at THE COUNTY

COMMUNITY MEETING TO ADDRESS HANA BAY SEPTIC SYSTEM he County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites Hana residents to attend a community meeting on plans for improvements East District Permit Offi ce at the Eddie Tam to the Hana Bay Septic System. Memorial Complex The meeting, which will include Parks offi cials, South District Permit Offi ce at the Kihei a County engineer and representatives from Community Center the State Dept. of Health, will be held Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Helene West District Permit Offi ce at the Lahaina Civic Hall. Center For more information, call 270-7626. Closure Dates: Thursday, March 12, Thursday, March 19, Tuesday, March 31, Thursday, April 2, PARKS PERMIT OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR Monday, April 6. SOFTWARE UPGRADES Aff ected Offi ces: The Department of Parks and Recreation announced it has been working toward the Molokai District Permit Offi ce at the Mitchell implementation of a new software permitting Pauole Complex system, which will include updating forms and establishing a clearer process for its many Lanai Permit Offi ce at the Lanai Gymnasium permitting forms and procedures. Hana Permit Offi ce at the Hana Community To ensure a successful and smooth transition Complex for the department and community, the Parks District Permit Offi ces will be closed for a series Closure Dates: Thursday, March 12, Thursday, of days in March and the fi rst week of April as March 19, Thursday, April 2, Monday, April 6 follows: These closures will provide time for Parks staff Aff ected Offi ces: to convert to new permitting and scheduling software, which is designed to provide more Central District Permit Offi ce at the War Memorial effi cient scheduling and processing of the more page Complex than 10,000 permits that are processed annually. 5 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

Additionally, the closures will allow staff to input as oil and gasoline. data from the old program to the new software; update all forms and processes for the permitting The Department of Public Works is responsible process; update the website with improved for the pavement management system for the fi llable forms, instructions and checklists for County of Maui. Since 2008, the department has the permitting process; conduct training for been using iWorQ Pavements as its pavement departmental staff on the new software system management system, which monitors inventory, and improved procedures; and conduct customer data collection, inspections, data management, service training for Permit Offi ce staff . and updates. iWorQ Pavements also tracks historical data, pavement treatments and During these Permit Offi ce closures, the District condition histories. Recreation Offi ces will be open to assist with key pick-ups and drop-off s that cannot be arranged The department appreciates the public’s for during the days the Permit Offi ces are open. cooperation and patience, and apologizes for the inconvenience. For additional information, contact Parks Deputy Director Brianne Savage at 270-7386. ROUTE CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR MAUI BUS “UPCOUNTRY ISLANDER” AND “KULA SLURRY SEALING IN WAILUKU BEGINS THIS VILLAGER” ROUTES MONTH Last month, the Maui County Department of The County of Maui Department of Public Works Transportation announced changes to the Maui announced that its Highways Division will be Bus Upcountry Islander and Kula Villager routes, applying slurry sealing to roadways in Wailuku beginning Saturday, February 28, 2015. Heights. The work is part of the department’s pavement preservation program. The changes are as follows: Slurry application will take place from March * The bus connection between the 9-27, 2015, starting at the intersection of South Upcountry Islander and the Kula Villager will Alu Road and Kuikahi Drive, and moving north be relocated to the Kulamalu Town Center, near on South Alu Road to Kualau Street. The work will Longs Drug Store. continue from the south end of South Alu’s cul- de-sac and move north. • Kulamalu Town Center has been added to the Upcountry Islander route. Residents will be notifi ed through door hangers two days before they will be directly impacted. • Both the Upcountry Islander and Kula On these days, residents are asked to park on the Villager will continue to service the Pukalani roadside outside of the work zone and to stay off Street bus stop separately. the resurfaced areas to allow proper curing time. Residents are also asked to shut off all irrigation • The Kula Villager bus schedule will be systems while crews are working on the street. moved to 17 minutes after the hour with the first bus now starting service at 7:17 a.m. from Any questions regarding the Wailuku Heights Pukalani Street. slurry sealing project may be directed to Public Works’ Makawao Highways Division Offi ce at 572- The Kula Highway bus stop fronting Long’s at 7272, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Kulamalu will be relocated within Kulamalu, near the roundabout closest to the County park Motorists are asked to be attentive to traffi c and will become the new meeting point for the control personnel and to expect delays as traffi c Upcountry Islander and Kula Villager. Kulamalu will be restricted to one lane only. Access to developer Everett Dowling has worked driveways in aff ected areas will not be available closely with the Maui County Department of due to a drying time of approximately 4-6 Transportation to allow access to this area. hours; temporary walkways will be provided in designated areas. Work is scheduled to take place The area within Kulamalu will be designated as Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. a “No Parking” area, and drivers will be asked to use adjacent parking to avoid blocking Slurry sealing is one of the methods designed to traffic. Signs will be posted, new schedules extend the life of County roads, saving money prepared and information posted on the for taxpayers and providing safe, drivable roads County website at www.mauicounty.gov/Bus. for the public. The protective coating is applied For more information, contact the Department directly to roadways to help protect the top layer of Transportation at 270-7511. page of asphalt from oxidation and wear caused by 6 exposure to the sun, air, water and chemicals such The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Arakawa outlines priorities, goals in State of County Address

Mayor Alan Arakawa gave his 2015 State of the have risen up to the task. County Address to a packed house on Tuesday, March 10 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s When we got into offi ce in 2011 we made a list of our McCoy Theater. priorities, fi gured out how to address each issue and then put our plans into action. Outlining priorities and goals for the County’s future, Mayor Arakawa presented the following This community backed up those plans and speech: supported the resources we needed. Because of that I am very happy to say we have made real progress. Aloha and welcome. Real progress is slow because you have to tackle one Let’s give a round of applause for our emcee, UH Maui issue at a time, but we are moving forward. Chancellor Lui Hokoana. Mahalo Lui, and thank you for your kind words about Mele Carroll. So mahalo to everyone who has stepped up and helped to make this community a better place. Mele was a kind, warm, intelligent beacon of light, and she is sorely missed by us all. If you look at our private sector, our tourism industry has had recordsetting years as far as visitor numbers And many thanks to all of you who came here to the and spending. Maui Arts and Cultural Center today, and for those of you watching at home, live on Akaku television. Property valuations are up again this year, which means the home real estate market is also Your interest in what takes place today means you rebounding. care about what happens here in Maui County. The construction industry has been slowly coming Today I am pleased to say that the State of Maui out of its slump as well, and we are seeing more and County is STRONG. more of our workers back on the job. It is strong because of the hard work put in by our Construction projects have been taking place all residents, our businesses and our public servants. over Maui including the $300 million redevelopment of the Maui Lu resort, the ongoing $344 million As with any community, we have had challenges to construction of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, meet, problems to solve and opportunities to create. the recently completed Hyatt timeshare building in page And for every occasion, the people of Maui County Kaanapali, as well as the new Target store in Kahului. 7 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

There are more projects on pets if we don’t eradicate the horizon from Hyatt and this pest as soon as the Westin as well. possible. Even our local sports teams Please, if you discover are doing well. the Little Fire Ant on your property, contact At this time I would like to the State Department recognize the Lahainaluna of Agriculture, the High School boys and girls Maui Invasive Species wrestling teams for making Committee, or our history this past weekend. County Environmental Both boys and girls won Coordinator Rob Parsons. state titles at the state We can meet these wrestling championships challenges if we analyze on Oahu. This is the each problem and are fi rst time that any not afraid to implement neighbor island team real solutions. has won a state wrestling championship and Take the condition of our Lahainaluna wrestlers did roads. Our Department it not once, but twice. of Public Works used to be on a 50 year road So let’s give a hand maintenance schedule. for both Lahainaluna championship boys and Mayor Arakawa reviews his speech in the theater’s “green The result was that girls wrestlers for their room” prior to State of the County event. many of our roads were extraordinary wins. substandard and full of potholes. And because Let’s also not forget our we were on a 50 year schedule, these roads had the Kamehameha Schools Girls Varsity Cheerleaders, potential to stay in a state of disrepair for decades. who won their fourth interscholastic league championship last fall. Instead we are now on a 20 to 25 year repair cycle. Because of this increased pace, we estimate that Wins like these boost our community spirit, and are a 69 percent of all of the county’s roads are in fair to few of the many reasons we are still Maui No Ka Oi. excellent condition. However, like any community we have had our share I’d also like to thank the state for working with us of problems. and stepping up their road repair. The Department Maui Memorial Medical Center is in critical condition. of Transportation has opened up the Lahaina It is bleeding money, at the rate of more than $40 bypass, are working on the Airport bypass and doing million just this year. maintenance on many of our highways as well. My offi ce has submitted testimony to the state Our water resources are another good example. There legislature asking that the hospital be allowed to used to be many concerns about the reliability of our privatize in order to better deal with its fi nancial water supply and its delivery system. situation. Since then, we’ve replaced pumps, drilled wells and Maui Memorial has already had to take some drastic rebuilt old facilities such as the Waikamoi Flume, measures, such as closing their adolescent mental which had been leaking massive amounts of precious health ward. That, along with the long waits at the water needed by our Upcountry community. emergency room and shortage of doctors here, The fl ume has been completely replaced with should convince legislators that they can’t aff ord to aluminum instead of rotting timber and will retain ignore this problem any longer. much more water for our consumers. In East Maui we have a problem that threatens our Our parks were another issue. While our population entire island. grew, our parks inventory did not. It languished at Recently in Nahiku, members of the Maui Invasive about 180 acres, which may sound like a lot, but not Species Committee discovered a large infestation of for a community of more than 150,000 people. Little Fire Ants, aff ecting some 21 acres. This meant we had many athletic organizations page These ants are a menace and their painful stings will competing to get some playing time on the fi eld. 8 make life miserable for you, your children and your To address this we negotiated a deal with A&B to The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui purchase 209 acres of projects, the long land off of Kuihelani awaited Kokomo Highway that will one Road Pavement day become Central Reconstruction. Maui Regional Park. When it’s fi nished it This $6.8 million will be a place where dollar project is 80 families can gather percent paid for for many diff erent by federal funds, sporting events. the approval of which has taken We know we need our Public Works more park space in Department several West Maui as well, years to obtain. which is why we are working with Maui In fact if not for the Land and Pine to weather, this project create a regional park would already be out in Napilli too. This underway. is a 50 acre park, 10 The same goes acres of which will be for the Hansen developed before it Road Pavement is handed over to the Reconstruction county. project. Preservation of land This will cost $5.3 for environmental million and is also and cultural reasons 80 percent paid for was also a huge by federal funds. issue before us, so we purchased land These federal funds to keep it free from enable us to take development. University of Hawaii at Maui College Chancellor Lui Hokoana served as badly damaged During my fi rst emcee. roads like Kokomo administration we and Hansen and purchased 100 acres not just repave, in Ukumehame, and followed up with the purchase of but rehabilitate, from the bottom up. The results are 147 acres in Launiupoko. practically brand‐new roads that will last for decades. One day this land in West Maui will be known as the As you know, federal funds are harder to come Pali to Puamana Parkway. by nowadays and the application and approval process can take years, so many thanks to our county We also bought 64 acres in Paukukalo and had employees for hanging in there and getting it done. another 30 acres of beachfront property in Paia gifted to the county by A&B. Over at the Department of Water Supply we have two exciting projects to mention. These land acquisitions are especially important as many of our coastlines are eroding badly. Already a The fi rst is our Iao Water Surface Treatment plant. number of oceanfront properties in West Maui are falling into the ocean bit by bit, year after year. This is a 15 million dollar facility which will clean the extra 1.5 million gallons of water A DAY that By purchasing coastline properties as we have, we the county will receive, thanks to the successful help to keep nature safe from development, as well as agreement worked out between the parties of the development safe from nature. recent Na Wai Eha decision before the State Water Commission. We have done all these things to prepare for the future, to make right what once went wrong or I would like to off er a sincere thank you to the parties in some cases, to prevent a bad situation from in that case for reaching an agreement that balances happening in the fi rst place. the competing needs of our community. This is a tremendous gift that has been given back to us. These are all things that we have DONE. So now, let’s Mahalo. talk about what we are DOING in 2015. The second announcement is that the department I am pleased to announce that this year we kick page has purchased new acoustic leak detection 9 off one of our most eagerly anticipated Upcountry technology which will enable us to check almost all of The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

our underground pipes over the next couple of years. Some of our other county projects include: This has the potential to save thousands if not ‐ The opening of our new Upcountry Dog Park millions of gallons a day, depending on how many adjacent to Eddie Tam Park this summer. This three leaks are out there. It will also allow us to fi nd and fi x acre site is our largest dog park to date. Upcountry leaks before they become breaks. dog owners helped to build this park with their own labor and donations alongside our dedicated workers This will save taxpayers time and money. Time spent from the Department of Parks and Recreation. waiting in traffi c while our crews fi x a broken water main and money spent on expensive emergency ‐ The design of two important county facilities in repairs. Central Maui. In Wailuku, we are designing the fi rst building of the Kalana O Maui Campus Expansion, I for one am very curious about the state of our water which will enable us to relocate many of our county pipes. We look forward to hearing about the progress offi ces from leased properties. The other is the design of this project. of the new County Service Center at the A&B Business Over in South Maui, we will fi nally see construction Park Phase II. begin this year for the South Maui Community Park ‐ This Service Center will replace the one at Maui Recreation Center, which will complement our Kihei Mall and also save us half a million dollars in rent Regional Park system. annually. All together the county spends more than This is a 22 million dollar project which will feature $3 million annually renting offi ce space. up to four full courts and hold approximately 1,100 ‐ We are also redesigning a new War Memorial people in the stands. Gymnasium. War Memorial was built in the 1950’s We expect the center to be open by 2017. and has served generations of residents, but time has taken its toll on the building. The pipes leak and Roads, parks and water. All of these are important for the windows are rusted in place. Please note that no any community. matter what kind of new design we come up with, we will recommend that the new structure remain Another high priority for OUR community is named “War Memorial,” so that we may continue aff ordable housing. to honor those who gave their lives during military service. For this reason it gives me great pleasure to announce that the county will break ground on the Kulamalu ‐ For our Maui Bus riders we have added sixteen new Aff ordable Housing Project this summer, which is buses and seven new bus shelters to our inventory. headed by our Department of Management. We have also begun to update the Maui County Short Range Transit Plan, which will help to determine new Once complete, Kulamalu will provide 56 rental units routes and stops by looking at the changing needs of which we believe will help our workforce population our ridership. move their families into good homes. These are our middle‐income earners – our teachers, construction Besides these physical improvements to our workers and hotel employees. infrastructure, we are also making great strides in upgrading our digital infrastructure. Kulamalu is a $12 million project with $2.25 million coming from federal funds, and the rest from the The fi rst is our MAPPS project led by the Department county’s Aff ordable Housing Fund. of Management. MAPPS stands for Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System. MAPPS will It is close to schools, shopping and parks and will be a dramatically modernize our planning and permitting fi ne fi t for the Upcountry community. process, including enforcement and research and For years we have seen very few aff ordable housing make it available to use online. projects, mostly because of two bills. One that put the For residents, this means you will be able to do things aff ordable housing requirement for developers at 50 like fi le your building plans online and keep track of percent, and the “show me the water” bill. their status as it goes through the approval process. The council at the time meant well when they passed You’ll also be able fi le code enforcement complaints these bills, but they were very bad for our community. and track those electronically as well. Our new council recently modifi ed the housing At our Department of Parks and Recreation we are requirement to 20 to 25 percent. attempting to make similar improvements to our parks permitting process and how we manage the Mahalo to our councilmembers for taking that use of our parks and park facilities. action. Next, I look forward to hearing your discussion on the “show me the water” bill, which in my opinion Currently we are implementing new software that page also needs to be updated. will enable our employees to handle parks permit 10 requests in a more effi cient and timely manner. The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

It will also enable our workers to view our facilities resource: our children. calendar easier, which will help with the scheduling of events and facility management. The fi rst few years of a child’s life are a sensitive time which can shape everything from behavior and Our third digital upgrade will be in the form of a academic achievement to physical health. county‐wide troubleshooting app that you can download on your cell phone. The app is called Studies have shown that a person’s brain is already C.O.M.Connect, short for County of Maui Connect. 80 percent formed by age 3. By age 5 the structures in your child’s brain involving learning, memory, The app is very simple. You download it and if you see motor control and other functions have already been something that the county should be aware of, such established. as a pothole, abandoned vehicle or some sort of code violation, just open up the app, take a picture with This is why early childhood intervention programs your cell phone, submit the information and hit send. have been shown time and again to yield tremendous positive results. Right now the app is in its beta‐testing phase but it should be available for download for the general This committee will also be looking at the importance public before summer. of prenatal care, and programs which can benefi t both mother and child. We must all participate when it comes to making our community a better place. You don’t have to be a The work that these two committees are doing may county employee to do something for our home. seem somewhat unrelated, but in reality they are all geared towards the same goal: improving our In fact, in many cases, we need your help to resolve community. many issues. When you help an adult break the chains of drug One of them, is homelessness. addiction or receive that mental health care that he or she needs, that adult no longer becomes a burden Maui County does not have the same level of to their community. homelessness as Oahu has, but our numbers are growing. The cost of not helping our fellow human beings comes in the form of crime, homelessness and Right now, when we get complaints about illegal unemployment. homeless camps, we plan for months and work with nonprofi ts, mental health experts, social workers, law In other words, it aff ects everyone. enforcement and even animal control, and then we go in and try to provide options for them. Besides, it is the right thing to do. Some accept our help and move on to transitional Doing what is right, fi nding real solutions and housing or some sort of social service. Others have working towards the future. As public employees outstanding warrants and have to be arrested and and elected offi cials we should be striving to do these processed. things every day that we serve. But despite our best eff orts many just pack up and Like I said before, none of this is easy. But as long as leave and set up camp elsewhere. This is not a these paths lead towards a better future for ourselves solution. Right now we are just moving the problem and our keiki, we must persevere. from one location to another. I just want to mention a couple more things. I truly believe that many of our homeless population Hopefully some of you went to our Made in Maui suff ers from some sort of mental illness, and need our County Festival last year. It was a GREAT success. help. I know because my wife came back with many This is why I have formed a committee to look into shopping bags full of stuff that she bought. transforming the Old Maui High School campus into Seriously though, the festival featured 130 vendors, a residential community for the mentally challenged. had 9,400 people in attendance and made $300,000 These people are someone’s son or daughter, brother in product sales. or sister, and if we do not help them, who will? We are already taking applications for this year’s The Old Maui High School campus is a beautiful and festival, so please contact the Offi ce of Economic peaceful place, with some infrastructure already Development for more information. existing. It was once a place of learning, but now I Also Maui County has offi cially joined the Aloha hope it can be a place of healing. Plus Challenge, a project which sets a number of Another important committee that we have sustainability goals for 2030. These include clean energy, local food production, natural resource page put together is one that looks at improving our 11 community by taking better care of our most valuable management, solid waste reduction, climate The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

Following the State of the County event, attendees enjoyed light refreshments in the McCoy Pavilion.

resilience as well as green jobs and education. We are making progress toward a brighter tomorrow. This is a wonderful program that will help us focus on Right now I would like to take this time to thank creating a more sustainable community. Also, I have you all for providing me with a brighter tomorrow. high confi dence that Maui County can meet one or Specifi cally the day after the General Election. more of these goals long before 2030. Your vote gave me an unprecedented third term in Finally, I wanted to mention that the county is looking offi ce as Maui County mayor, and the honor of being at obtaining a parcel of land near Hookipa Beach the fi rst Maui Mayor to be reelected to a second term Park in hopes of providing more in 20 years. parking for beach goers. Ann and I would just like to say thank you and that we are humbled by your support. This is one of our most popular parks and because of that parking is a nightmare. In fact it’s almost We will always strive to fi nd the best answers for this getting too dangerous for pedestrians as drivers try to community. squeeze through that tiny parking lot. We hope to be able to alleviate this situation soon. I believe that we are all here to make our world a better place. We may disagree on how to do it, but in In conclusion, I would like to just say that Maui the end we are all heading in the same direction. County has had its challenges. We’ve had to upgrade everything from our parks to our roads to our And so I thank you all for helping us to make computer systems, just to get everything up to par. this community the best in the world. For today, tomorrow and for generations to come. Some of it has taken awhile, because like I said, we’re tackling these problems systematically. But make no On that note, I would just like to say mahalo for mistake, WE’RE GETTING THINGS DONE. coming, drive home safely and God bless you all. page Aloha. 12 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui OED vendor applications, sponsors now being accepted for 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival

Vendor applications and vendors, products and food truck vendors will also have an sponsorship forms are now trucks. opportunity to sell their menu available for the 2nd Annual items in the Food Court during Made in Maui County Festival, “Supporting our local businesses Saturday’s Festival. which will be open to the public is a win-win for our community,” on Saturday, November 7, 2015. said Mayor Alan Arakawa. Sponsorship opportunities are The event will be held at the “Helping to grow our local available for companies wishing Maui Arts & Cultural Center in product companies not only to show their support for Maui Kahului and is being presented helps strengthen our community County’s entrepreneurs and by the Mayor’s Offi ce of through job creation and their products while increasing Economic Development and the diversifi cation of our economy, visibility for their own business. Maui Chamber of Commerce. but our visitors and residents Sponsor benefi ts include event also benefi t by having an promotions, visibility during Over 9,400 residents and visitors incredible array of locally made the Festival, access to a private attended the 2014 inaugural products to choose from at the buyers’ preview event, program event, which featured 130 Festival.” advertising and more. vendors showcasing a wide variety of made-in-Maui County Product vendors must attend For information and to products including foods, a mandatory vendor training download a Vendor Packet, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, and meet specifi c criteria to Food Truck Packet and/ fashion, gifts, collectibles and participate, including having or Sponsor Packet, visit the more-- all in one location. More their business based in Maui event’s offi cial website: www. than $300,000 in products were County (GET license required), MadeInMauiCountyFestival. sold over the weekend and with products being off ered for com, email info@ participating vendors reported sale meeting a minimum 51% MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com gaining 180 new wholesale of their value added in Hawaii. or call 270-7710. Connect with accounts and 1,070 new business The product mix, quality and the Festival on Facebook (“Like” leads for future sales. creativity value of products will the page for updates), Twitter also be considered during the (#MIMCF2014), Instagram and Riding the wave of last year’s vendor selection process. Pinterest. success, event organizers are looking to expand this year’s Exhibit space is limited, and a Festival by off ering additional limited number of local food

page 13 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui B & C Highlight Maui County Cultural Resources Commission BY: LOIS WHITNEY

The Maui County Cultural preservation within the County; • Warren Osako - Chair Resources Commission meets (Lanai) - 03/31/2015 the fi rst Thursday of each month • Provides design review and works for the preservation for projects aff ecting any • Bruce U‘u- Vice Chair of the County’s historic and building or structure, site or (Pa‘ia) - 03/31/2015 cultural resources through the district eligible for listing on the following functions: national or Hawai`i register of • Christy Kajiwara-Gusman historic places; - (Waihe‘e) - 03/31/2015 • Advises and assists Federal, State and County • Develops and • Gaylord Kubota - agencies in carrying out implements a comprehensive (Kahului) - 3/31/2016 their historic preservation county-wide historic responsibilities; preservation planning process; • Owana Salazar - (Lahaina) - 03/31/2018 • Administers the • Makes recommendations provisions of the County’s on the use of gifts and grants • Arlene Ricalde-Garcia - historic districts and advises associated with historic and (Kahului) - 3/31/2019 the Mayor, Council and County cultural preservation; and Planning Commissions on • Janet Six - (Haiku) - the establishment of historic • Reviews and 3/31/2018 districts and their regulations; comments on archaeological reports submitted as part of • Bridget Mowat - • Provides public development proposals to (Molokai) - 3/31/2016 information, education, training various County agencies. and technical assistance on • Francis Skowronski - National, State and County Highlights: (Haiku) - 3/31/2019 historic preservation programs; Recent agenda items include Additional Info: • Initiates, accepts, reviews a discussion with County and recommends to the State offi cials about law and zoning Supporting Department: historic preservation offi cer, enforcement in the Maui County Department of Planning historic properties nominations Historic Districts; updating for inclusion on the Hawai‘i and the Lahaina Sign Design Ph. 270-7735 national registers of historic Guidelines; a presentation on places; an archeological inventory Website: www.mauicounty.gov/ conducted in conjunction Boards • Maintains a system with the U.S. Army Corps of for the survey, inventory Engineers’ ‘Iao Stream Flood Note: This column will feature and nomination of historic Control Project; a site visit of a County board, commission or properties and archaeological Lahaina historic districts; and a committee each month, as well sites within the County; presentation on the Aha Moku as announcements and recent system. member changes. Chairs are • Administers the certifi ed encouraged to submit items for local government program of Members of the Maui County this column to Lois.Whitney@ federal assistance for historic Cultural Resources Commission: mauicounty.gov.

page 14 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Second round of small business revitalization grants for Hana, Moloka`i announced

The Mayor’s Offi ce of Economic funding is April 15, 2015. Harvey Gaceta of Mo Betta Yard Development (OED) recently Service: $5,000 grant announced that $24,000 in “This program is very innovative,” Small Business Revitalization said Mayor Alan Arakawa, Samuel Dimaya of Island grants were awarded to small “because it allows each applicant Appliance Sales and Service, Inc.: businesses on Lanai, and noted to determine exactly what $2,268 grant they need in their business that applications are now being Laurie A. Gomes-DeLima of LD accepted for a second round of and provides owners a great opportunity and low-cost way to Cleaning & Maintenance: $5,000 grants for businesses in Hana grant and on Molokai. The grant grow their business.” awards will range from $500 to “Positive programs such as Nancy Rajaei of Kumu ‘Ola Farm: $5000; non-profi t entities are not this have the ability to breathe $4,880 grant eligible for this program. some wind in our sales!” said Judi Riley of Happy Honu Maui & The small business revitalization Councilwoman Stacy Crivello. Lanai: $4,151 grant grants are designed to assist “For our existing businesses that businesses with fewer than 10 can aff ord the match, this gives The projects consisted primarily employees who do business in them an opportunity to leverage of specialized equipment Maui County’s rural communities their funds.” purchases and maintenance on such as Hana and Molokai, which equipment needed to operate Councilman Robert Carroll the business. have been identifi ed as the noted that the Small Business areas hardest hit in their ability Revitalization grants give OED Director Teena Rasmussen to recover from the economic Hana residents who own downturn of the past few years. noted that these businesses their businesses a “unique strive hard to remain profi table, The grant funds may be used opportunity to get the funds noting that “small micro grants for new equipment, renovation, they need to do those projects are such a great way to preserve websites, marketing materials they could not aff ord before. the jobs these companies off er in or other purposes that will help This will allow them to produce our rural communities.” the businesses grow, prosper products more effi ciently and and create jobs. The grant thus become more profi table.” Lokahi Pacifi c was selected by program is a 40/60 match grant, OED as the master grantee and OED awarded companies on fi scal agent for the Lanai Small which means that for applicants Lanai a total of $24,000 in Small accepted, for every $40 they Business Revitalization grants. Business Revitalization matching Susie Thieman, Lokahi Pacifi c contribute they will receive a grants. The grants were made match of $60. Executive Director, said this has possible by a generous donation been an “exciting and popular Applications and rules for this by Pulama Lanai, augmenting project for our agency.” program are available online the Maui County OED grant at www.mauicounty.gov/OED funding. The Mayor’s Offi ce of Economic Development has a variety of (click on “Grants & Awards” on Grant awards were made to the the left side) or at Lokahi Pacifi c, grant programs targeted to following companies and owners diff erent sectors in the economy. which is managing the grant on the island of Lanai: program. For more information, For more information on grant call 242-5761 or email susie@ availability, visit the OED website Jason Allen of Spinning Dolphin at www.mauicounty.gov/OED. lokahipacifi c.org. The deadline Charters of Lanai, Inc.: $2,700 for applying for this round of grant

page 15 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Winners of 2015 Mayor’s Small Business Awards honored

The Mayor’s Offi ce of Economic Development and this year’s nominees and winners, and wish them the Maui Chamber of Commerce honored the continued success.” nominees and winners of the 2015 Mayor’s Small Business Awards on Thursday, February 26 at the The 2015 winners were: King Kamehameha Golf Club. Young Small Business Person of the Year: Ginni The awards dinner was held in partnership with Madsen, The Maui Mortgage Team the Maui Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored (Nominated by Cliff ord Wright of Control Freaks by Silver Sponsors American Savings Bank and Hawaii) Maui Electric Company; Bronze Sponsors Bank of Hawaii, Employers Options, First Hawaiian Bank Ginni Madsen owns her own mortgage business and Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. Applications and runs a team of individual mortgage loan were scored by judges Debbie Finkiewicz, David originators from her Kihei offi ce. Recognizing Fisher, Richard Kehoe, Tom Leuteneker and Susie that many fell on hard times during the recession, Thieman. she off ers 0 point packages where she gets paid upfront by the lender instead of on a commission The awards were presented in six categories by based on how much she sells. Rather than trying Mayor Arakawa and Pamela Tumpap, President of to upsell her clients to increase her commission, the Maui Chamber of Commerce. Ginni helps people get loans that will save them “Small businesses are a vital component of Maui money and are not beyond their fi nancial means. County’s economy, and these awards celebrate She truly has a heart to help and genuinely wants the entrepreneurial spirit that is alive and well to see people get out of debt faster. Ginni is great in Maui County,” Mayor Arakawa said. “Business at communicating, is easily reached, and answers owners take many risks, work long hours and put questions in a timely fashion so that clients know page their personal assets on the line to provide our exactly what is happening with their mortgage. 16 community with goods and services, as well as Additionally, she created the Maui Mortgage much-needed employment. I congratulate each of Minute on KPOA and KISS to provide the Maui The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

Mayor Alan Arakawa and Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap present the 2015 Mayor’s Small Business Lifetime Achievement Award to Jennifer Brittain-Fulton of Exceptional Inc. DBA Employers Options Maui community with tips on what they can do to help $10/brand. They deliver quality holistic care aimed save on their mortgages and refi nancing needs. at the body and mind of their patients and their ‘ohana. Outstanding Nonprofi t Business of the Year: Lanai Community Health Center Exceptional Small Business of the Year (10 or fewer employees): Maui Sunseeker, LLC Diana Shaw, Executive Director (Nominated by Aaron Fernandez of First Hawaiian Bank) Chuck Spence (Nominated by Alvin Santander of Bank of Hawaii) In 2012 Lanai Community Health Center’s (LCHC) patient count was 975; by the end of 2014, the Maui Sunseeker, LLC is the operating company patient count increased to 1,402 (a 44 percent for the Maui Sunseeker LGBT Resort that primarily increase in the past two years). LCHC is in the caters to the discerning LGBT traveler, but process of building their new facility, which is welcomes all adults to its location in Kihei. In 2012, located in the middle of Lanai City. In addition, when Hawaii civil unions were legally off ered to they have added many services to accommodate same-sex couples, the Sunseeker marketed its the needs of Lanai residents, such as Optometry service and arranged over 60 civil unions that and Physical Therapy. As the economic picture year, equating to 6 percent of all civil unions in changes, LCHC adapts, covering services that the state. Since full marriage equality passed make sense for Lanai City. For example, they in 2013, the ‘Sunseeker’ markets Maui as the provide services in the evenings and weekends to ultimate destination for same-sex weddings and accommodate patients who work shift hours at the honeymoons, even creating their own “Marriage Four Seasons Hotels. They also provide services on is for Everyone; Say I Do on Maui” video. Their a sliding scale to serve low-income residents and impeccable service and aloha spirit shared with those who are uninsured or underinsured. Further, guests has earned the resort TripAdvisor’s coveted they have a low-cost medicine program to off er Certifi cate of Excellence for four consecutive years page patients needed medication at $5/generic and and the resort enjoys 4.5 stars out of 5 thanks to 17 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

rave reviews from custo-mers. grow. Over 83 highly versatile and skilled workers remain employed and 1,200 acres of agricultural Exceptional Small Business of the Year (11-35 land and open space have been conserved. Over employees): Rawlins Enterprises, Inc. 50% of their current employees have been working Shirley Rawlins (Nominated by Ku‘ulei Arce of in the pineapple industry for more than 30 years. Moloka‘i MEO Business Development Center) The key to their economic success is attributed to the development of innovative new food Rawlins Chevron is a family business made up processing technologies and mutually benefi cial of (Aunty) Shirley Rawlins, her daughter Lori Lei partnerships. The company’s dedication to their Crivello, three other family members and hired product and customer service does not end until employees, for a total of 20 employees. At the main the customer is entirely satisfi ed with the “best entrance of Kaunakakai town, Rawlins Chevron tasting pineapple in the world.” is beautifully landscaped and shares the joy of upcoming holidays. They are a stop for food, gas, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Jennifer drinks, ice and chat before you head to the beach Brittin-Fulton, Exceptional, Inc. DBA Employers or head home and allow people to post notices of Options Maui funerals (Nominated and fundr- by Lester aising Nakamoto events, as of Bank of Molokai Hawaii) gets much of its news During the form the last 24 years, “coconut Jennifer wireless.” Brittin- Customer Fulton’s service company, is very Employers important Options, to them has placed and thousands customers of people in are always permanent greeted jobs. The with company aloha. If has changed it’s not many too busy, times over they’ll also fi ll you in on the latest fi shing catch or the years, but Jennifer really learned to listen to fundraising eff ort. Running a business on Molokai her clients in 2008-2009. Small businesses were is tough, the cost of living itself is a struggle, but seeking more effi ciencies and savings from payroll Aunty Shirley and Lori Lei are an awesome team and human resource services and listening allowed that shows strong business leadership. They Employers Options to off er new solutions and support school, community and sports events become their trusted HR partner, tripling sales whenever asked. since then. Jennifer ensures that her team has the best training and technology tools available to do Exceptional Small Business of the Year (36-100 the best job possible. For the past ten-plus years, employees): Maui Gold Pineapple Company Employers Options has been selected as one of Darren Strand and Rodrigo Balala (Nominated by the “Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses in Hawaii” Leland Kahawai of First Hawaiian Bank) by Pacifi c Business News. Today, they employ over 1,000 people, are the fourth largest Women- With the help of many hands, including a handful Owned business in the state and the largest on of former Maui Land & Pine employees, Maui Gold Maui, and also one of Maui’s largest employers. Pineapple Company was born in January 2010 after Maui Land and Pine closed its pineapple For more information on awards, grants and operations in Hali‘imaile. They joined together to programs managed by the Mayor’s Offi ce of preserve the 100-year-old pineapple culture on the Economic Development, visit www.mauicounty. island. It is short of a miracle that fi ve years later, gov/OED. this fl edgling agricultural company continues to page 18 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center announced for March

The County of Maui need it. That’s a huge a time- Did you know the average Mayor’s Offi ce of Economic saver. We will also review the time spent on a web page is 54 Development announced fi rst three steps: Clarify your seconds? And worse than that: its workshops for the month present business situation. 55% of visitors leave a page of March. Workshops are Harmonize the various aspects within 15 seconds. That’s less presented at the Maui County of your business. Actualize time than you have spent on Business Resource Center, a your business vision. Sign up this so far. Today, in this busy County of Maui facility, located for this inspiring workshop to click-click world, everything in the Maui Mall across Pizza create your “Mission Possible” by should automatically resize. Hut in Suite B-9. Seating for optimizing your business. Gylian Even with that, you still need all workshops is limited, and Solay, MS off ers her expertise as to learn how to keep people all workshops are subject to an organizer and small business engaged. Over 50% of emails change or cancellation. To owner. She has amassed are seen on a phone these reserve a seat, call the Maui a wealth of experiences, days! This 90-minute seminar County Business Resource challenges, and successes to will help you create emails and Center at 873-8247. Workshops take you from overwhelming web pages that keep people are free unless otherwise noted. chaos to user-friendly order. The lingering and learning. This results are empowering! seminar will include a review The following workshops are of the marketing best practices available: Marketing Success in the Busy and easy to use ideas you need “Click-Click” Mobile World so you can stay in front of your Go from Chaos to Carefree in clients. Come learn the newest Five Easy Steps! Instructor: McKenna Hallett tools – especially the new rules for successful digital marketing Instructor: Gylian Solay, MS Tuesday, March 17, 2015 – 12:00 to mobile devices from speaker, to 1:30 p.m. blogger, author and “Word Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – Nerd” McKenna Hallett of My 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. What are you doing in the Golden Words. Bonus materials digital world to remain visible will be distributed at the event, This workshop will help you and seen by your clients or which will conclude with a Q&A focus on getting more done potential clients? When you session. and having more time for fi nally get their attention, are your business. Time is money, you creating engaging pages Blogging Basics 101 – For therefore time management with strong content to keep Beginners and being orderly allows you to them on your website? Are page fi nd what you need when you your emails hitting the mark? Instructor: Nicole Fisher 19 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 – Nico is passionate about taking tutoring. This class is for new 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. (Q & A until businesses from good to great users and will teach you 1:30 p.m.) through various marketing how to record sales, receive avenues. payments, prepare invoices Do you need a blog? If so, how and balance your checkbook. do you start a blog? In this Special Evening Workshops: Get customized answers workshop, Nicole Fisher will go $45.00 per session: and schedule a follow-up over the diff erences between appointment at no cost WordPress and blogger, how Quickbooks for Small to discuss your solutions. to choose a platform, and Business: Hands-on Computer Sponsored by SCORE (Service most importantly, what kind of Training for Beginners Corps of Retired Executives) and strategies and tactics should be presented by Richard Kehoe, used for success. In addition, Instructor: Richard Kehoe, CPA CPA and lead SCORE counselor. Nico will give examples of successful blogs. She is an Thursday, March 26, 2015, 5:00 FREE COUNSELING SESSIONS energetic entrepreneur with to 8:00 p.m. WITH EXPERIENCED SCORE over 20 years of experience in COUNSELORS marketing and social media. As Learn to set up your company’s a Marketing Strategist, Social QuickBooks in a small class Media Consultant and Trainer, setting with personalized

The Hana Fire Station celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an Open House on February 16, 2015. Attendees were given the opportunity to tour the fi re station, observe various demonstrations, and view historical documents and photos. The Department Administration and Event Coordinator Captain Gale Notestone would like to thank Mayor Arakawa, Members of the Maui County Council, and all event attendees for their support of this momentous event.

page 20 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui First portable trailer restroom at West Maui Skate Park completed BY BRIANNE SAVAGE

The Parks Planning and times of emergency, they are ADA potential for many of our parks Development Division under accessible and cost signifi cantly less facilities. In addition to this location Division Chief Robert Halvorson has than the building of a brand new there will be three (3) other completed the installation of our restroom. locations through out the County fi rst portable trailer restroom at the that we will be placing similar West Maui Skate Park in Lahaina. Some of the items we will be trailers at for this pilot project. The This project started about two years reviewing in the upcoming months additional locations are being ago with some research to try and as we evaluate the portable trailers fi nalized as we await for the next fi nd some creative solutions to are: container to arrive. some of our restroom dilemmas. - How resistant they are to A big Mahalo to Karla Peters and Karla Peters, one of our outstanding vandalism - interior and exterior Capital Improvement Project the West District Maui Crew - Jeff Coordinators has been the lead on - The ease and ability to clean and Anderson - Eddie Curimao and the project. maintain Dwayne Kalilikane who assisted in getting this one set up and This location will be the fi rst of - Average cost of the portable ready for the public to use. We are this pilot project. There are many restroom trailer versus the cost hopeful it will work out to be an potential opportunities for these of renting individual portable asset for the department that will portable facilities such as being able restrooms assist in serving the community by to transport and stage them for providing safe, satisfying and cost - If replacement parts and pieces are use at larger events in areas where eff ective recreational opportunities cost eff ective our current restroom facilities are for the residents of and visitors to not of adequate size and capacity. We are excited to see how it works Maui County. There is also the potential for these out as it could have signifi cant to be staged at shelter locations in

page 21 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Maui County Ag Festival seeks entries for 2015 Hawaii Food Products Recipe Contest BY: LINN NISHIKAWA

Hawaii Food Products Recipe Contest organizers are currently seeking new, locally made food products that utilize Hawaii grown and/or made ingredients. Sponsored by the Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC), the contest will be held during the Maui County Ag Festival at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu on Saturday, April 4. Hawaii residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter. Each entry form must include a list of ingredients in the recipe, specify the Hawaii ingredients, and include a short story about the product. Six servings of the contest entry product must be delivered between 9 am and 10 am on Saturday, April 4, to the Grand Taste Education Tent In 2014, John Cadman won 1st place in the Hawaii Food Products Recipe Contest at the Maui County Ag Festival. for his delicious Ulu Hummus. Recipes will be judged on taste; appearance; commercial viability of For an offi cial contest entry form, it always adds up to a winning recipe; and the best use of Hawaii visit www.MauiFoodTechnology.org combination.” grown and/or made ingredients. or call 808-948-MFTC (6382). Send Established in 2004, Maui Food The more local ingredients, the completed entry forms via email Technology Center is a non-profi t more points will be awarded. [email protected] or organization focused on growing fax 888-887-4495 no later than April Winners will receive assistance from Hawaii’s food industry, connecting 1. MFTC consultants with nutritional students, food producers and label or food science services “We look forward to helping this farmers through the practice to help them take their product year’s recipe contest winners bring of food science. MFTC provides from idea to the store shelves. their food product ideas to market,” non-profi t outreach, and business The First Place winner will receive said Luana Mahi, President of MFTC. incubation services designed to consultation services valued at “Hawaii has such an incredible pool identify and develop opportunities $1,500, Second Place services of culinary talent and when you pair for local entrepreneurs to be valued at $500, and Third Place that with the fresh local ingredients successful in the agriculture and services valued at $250. grown and made here at home, food product industries.

page 22 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Exciting events for seniors, thanks to Kaunoa

BY: DANA ACOSTA

Over 200 Kaunoa Congregate Nutrition Program participants celebrated Valentine’s Day with a “Sweetheart Complex. Players are all age 60 and better (each Swing” team is allowed one 55 - 59 yr. old per game). dance party The Maui Senior Softball League is coordinated at the Kihei by the Recreation Division of the Dept. of Parks & Community Recreation and the Kaunoa Senior Services Division Center. of the Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns. For Seniors from more information please visit www.mauisoftball. Hana to West Maui enjoyed live music by The Four com. of Us and lunch by Aria’s Restaurant & Catering. Kaunoa staff decorated the tables with photos of the seniors and donated dozens of stuff ed animals for gifts and prizes. The only complaint heard was that the morning went by too quickly.

RSVP volunteers fi elded nearly 4,500 inquiries and requests for assistance at the County Building Information Desk in 2014. Mayor Alan Arakawa honored these intrepid volunteers with a special Valentine’s luncheon. Kaunoa’s Congregate Nutrition Program serves Professor Willis H.A. Moore of the Hawaii balanced, nutritious meals to nearly 1,000 senior Geographical Society will present The Cherokee citizens 60 and better at 16 convenient locations Word for Water, a feature-length motion picture on Maui, Molokai and Lanai; the suggested inspired by the true story of the struggle for, voluntary contribution is only $2 per meal. opposition to, and ultimate success of a rural County-wide, 83,000 meals are served annually; Cherokee community to bring running water to transportation options are available. The program’s their families by using the traditional concept of impact is far reaching and more than a meal: “gadugi” – working together to solve a problem. socialization, education, health, fi tness and Discussion and Q&A to follow. Monday, March 23, wellness opportunities are regularly incorporated 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call Kaunoa for reservations. into program schedules. For more information on locations and schedules contact 270-7306. Kaunoa’s volunteer opportunities, classes and activities are open to people 55 and better; pre- Opening Ceremonies for the 2015 Maui Senior registration is required, unless otherwise noted. Softball League were held on Sunday, February For a full listing of events and opportunities, page 8. Thirteen teams are vying for “bragging rights” with complete details, call the Kaunoa offi ces at 23 as the games begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays, now 270-7308 or 661-9432 to receive the monthly through July, on the fi elds at the War Memorial newsletter and listing of ongoing activities. The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Risk Management off ers First Aid/CPR/AED Classes BY: RONALD STEBEN & BUSINESS LEGAL REPORTS

County of Maui Risk Management Safety Specialist • On-site nurse’s/doctor’s offi ce, where Ron Steben will present classes for First Aid/CPR/ workers may seek treatment for heart attack AED on the following dates : symptoms March 16, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. • Workplace fi tness units and cafeterias April 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. • Remote sites, such as construction projects June 8, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Show your workers where in your facility AEDs are located. If you have a facility map, point out the August 17, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. locations. If your department or work area is small, October 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. take the group to where the AED is located. December 14, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Explain what AEDs are and how they work. AEDs are computerized devices that can check a person’s Where: 6th fl oor of the County Building Kalana O heart rhythm. Maui(DPS Conference Room) • They are compact, lightweight, portable, Interested employees should use Employee Self- battery operated, safe, and easy to use. Service to request participation in this workshop. • They can recognize a rhythm that requires WHY???? a shock and advise the rescuer when a shock is needed. It’s a good time for training on the use of automated external defi brillators (AEDs)—for • They can also recognize when a person those times when even the few minutes it may does not require a shock and will not give one. take for EMS to arrive could mean the diff erence between life and death. • AEDs use voice prompts, lights, and text messages to instruct the rescuer about what steps Let your workers know that while there are no should be taken. specifi c OSHA regulations concerning the use of AEDs in the workplace, OSHA’s medical and fi rst- • Fully automated defi brillators deliver a aid standard (29 CFR 1910.151) does require that shock without prompting the user to press a shock in the absence of an infi rmary, clinic, or hospital button. in proximity to the workplace that is used for the Assure your workers that AEDs are easy to use, treatment of all injured employees, a person or and anyone can be taught to use one. Although persons must be adequately trained to render fi rst even an untrained person can operate an AED, aid. Adequate fi rst-aid supplies must also be readily it is recommended that users complete a short available. training program—such programs are available in In addition, OSHA recommends that all workplaces most communities. Formal training will make users be equipped with AEDs and that AEDs be located familiar with the features of the AED and give them around the facility so that they can be reached confi dence to operate the device successfully in an within 3 to 5 minutes when needed. OSHA emergency situation. AED training includes: recommends locating AEDs in: • Recognition of sudden cardiac arrest • Areas where many people work closely symptoms together, such as assembly lines and offi ces • How to notify emergency response • Areas close to confi ned spaces personnel • Areas where electric-powered devices are • How to perform cardiopulmonary used resuscitation (CPR) • Outdoor worksites where lightning may • How to operate an AED eff ectively page occur 24 • How to care for victims until emergency medical personnel arrive The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

If possible, you may want to bring in a qualifi ed • A 41-year-old worker at a manufacturer of AED trainer to conduct training in this session. heating and air-conditioning systems suff ered a Or you can refer workers to local agencies that sudden cardiac arrest at work. After three shocks provide training. with an AED and CPR administered by co-workers, he was revived within 4 minutes. By the time EMS ______personnel arrived, he had been resuscitated and If this is just an overview session, give these survived the incident. general AED guidelines to your workers: • A 62-year-old employee of a coatings, glass, • Before a shock is given, move the victim to and chemical manufacturer suff ered a sudden a dry area, and remove any wet clothing. cardiac arrest after walking up the stairs to her offi ce. Employees in the next offi ce heard her fall • The victim’s skin must be dry or the and notifi ed the plant emergency response team. electrode pads won’t adhere properly to the skin. She was defi brillated and saved in less than 2 minutes. • At no time should anyone touch the victim while the shock is being administered. • An employee at an automobile manufacturer was working on the production line • After the AED delivers a shock, it will usually when he suddenly collapsed, lost consciousness, prompt the operator to continue CPR while the and stopped breathing. Plant security responded, device continues to analyze the victim. CPR helps and after two shocks with an AED, the employee’s to circulate oxygen-rich blood to the brain. heart responded, and his pulse returned. He survived, thanks to the fast actions of his co- Encourage workers with the stories under “Why It workers and the company’s emergency response Matters” about how AEDs save lives. plan, which included AED installation and training. Why It Matters

Department of Fire & Public Safety Personnel wtih Managing Director Keith Regan at the Scout-O- Rama on February 21. The annual event is sponsored by the Maui County Council of the Boy Scouts of America. page 25 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life”

BY: TIFFANY IIDA

We are each so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones who are iimportant to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, off er a chance to get to know each other better and off er the precious joys that add spark to our lives. These are special moments and stories as written and provided by employees of the County of Maui. This column is your chance to express gratitude, praise and the simple and abundant joy these experiences have brought you- The blessings of life! Please send submissions to tiff [email protected] for inclusion in future issues of The High Street Journal.

The Department of Finance, Real Property Assessment ladies wore pink or displayed pink hearts to celebrate Girls Day on March 3rd. Top left to right: Kari Stockwell, Nancy Swienton, Dawn Matney, Jennifer Rivera. Bottom left to right: Lisa Garcia, Grace Komoda, Tamara Lovato, Jodi Leval, Seiko Machida, Tina Reponte, Carrie Alexander

Department of Finance, Accounts and Administration ladies were pretty in pink to celebrate Girl’s Day (March 3rd). They had a wonderful buff et of food and desserts and best of all some time to enjoy with one another. Top left to right: Shari Papagayo, Dee Dee Thyssen, Vicki Constantino. 2nd row left to right: Gail Fujiwara, Diane Grogan, Taytum Kimura, Marci Sato, Terrie Ream. Front row left to right: Danielle Navarro, Jean Inaba, May-Anne Constantino, Debbie Hayase, Grace Andam, Ortaeine Acidera, Sutji Gunter.

Deanna Thyssen, Secretary to Finance Director wanted to wish Happy Birthday to the February birthday staff members of the Finance Department/Accounts Division. They celebrated their birthday month with a Strawberry/Cool Whip Cake. Happy Birthday and hope all your wishes come true and many more blessed page birthdays to come. 26 Left to right: Taytum Kimura, Director Danny The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

Agsalog, Diane Grogan.

Congratulations to the 11 Webelos 2 Scouts Congratulations to Lahainaluna Boys Varsity of Pack 40 who received their Arrow of Light Basketball Team for being undefeated 14-0 Award at their Pack’s Blue & Gold Dinner held during the MIL season, thereby winning the fi rst on February 22nd at Wailuku Hongwanji place spot in the MIL Touranament, and then Mission. Led by Den Leader Public Works’ Lance taking 5th in the state tournament. Nakamura, the Scouts who earned the Arrow of Light Award included Aaron Nakamura, son of Ryan Madera (#42), son of Kaunoa Senior Lance & Cathy Nakamura, Matthew Takakura, Services’ Lindsay Elam, is one of six seniors the son of Planning Dept’s Jacky Takakura and included in this photo taken after the team’s fi nal Miles Takakura, and Tyler Taguchi, the son of MIL game. Ryan is pictured standing second Auditor Lance Taguchi and Heidi Taguchi. from the right. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank Congratulations to in Cub Scouting. Earning this rank prepares a Managing Director Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Webelos Keith Regan who won Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light fi rst place in Binhi At Award have also completed all requirements for Ani’s barong contest the Boy Scout badge. held at the Mrs. Maui Filipina Pageant & Terno Ball on March 8th. He was presented with a wooden, engraved plaque.

Congratulations to Shelly Barfi eld on being recognized as an Outstanding Volunteer by the Lana`i community. A Lanai girl who has dedicated her life to caring for Lanai’s youth, Congratulations to those county employees Shelly is a who participated in the 27th Annual Law mother of three Enforcement Canoe Regatta held at Kaneohe Bay children, sits Marine Corps Base on February 15. Participants on the board included employees from the Department of the of Lanai High Prosecuting Attorney, Maui Police Department, & Elementary Dept. of the Corporation Counsel, Dept. of School the Attorney General, Dept. of Parks and Rec, Foundation, is and Maui Community Correctional Center. All the secretary participants from Maui received a medal in their and past treasurer for the Lanai Youth Center, respective divisions that they raced in. and is involved in other activities as well. page She is also a dedicated county employee, serving 27 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

as a one-woman show at Lanai’s DMV. She will continue to help keep the jobs fi lled at Public Works until they dry their tears and fi nd a In 2003, the American Heart Association and the replacement. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute took action against a disease that was claiming the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year – a disease that women weren’t paying attention to. A disease they truly believed, and many still believe to this day, aff ects more men than women. Stemming from that action, National Wear Red Day was born. It’s held on the fi rst Friday in February every year to raise awareness about heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women. National Wear Red Day, Feb. 6, 2015, marks its 12-year anniversary.

Congratulations to Pomaikai Elementary School for winning the Math Matters competition held at Maui Waena Intermediate School cafeteria on March 7. Beating other public as well as private schools, the team included Derek Takeno, son of Ty Takeno of the Dept. of Public Works and Sheri Takeno, Sophia Otsuka, daughter of Chris Otsuka of the Dept. of Water Supply, and Olivia Otsuka, as well as Aimi Sakamoto and Sean Cortez. Mahalo to the Maui Chapter of the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers for sponsoring this annual event, and to Annette Matsuda of the Dept. of Public Works for serving as the event’s emcee.

Pictured in red in honor of National Wear Red Day are staff from the Real Property Assessment/ Collections Division. Front row (left to right): Kekoa Cashman, Tina Reponte, Ryvette Figueroa, Tracy Maenaka, Marilyn Tadeo, Dreu DeCastro, Carrie Alexander, and Marcy Martin. Back row (left to right): Alberto ‘Lewis’ dela Cruz, Carolyn ‘Anji’ Franklin, Grace Komoda, James ‘Kimo’ Kurokawa, Kari Stockwell, Anna Albert, and Jennifer Rivera. The Parks Department is Congratulations also to Seabury Hall’s Math very happy to announce Counts team for winning 2nd place in the recent that Karin Phaneuf Math Counts statewide competition! Team joined the team as their members included Kaitlin Takeno, daughter Administrative Offi cer of Ty Takeno of the Dept. of Public Works and on March 2, 2015. Please Sheri Takeno. Seabury Hall’s Steven Doan drop by to say hello and ranked third in the individual tournament so he welcome her to Parks. will be going to Boston on an all-expense paid Karin transferred from trip to compete in the national tournament. the Department of Public page Works where she worked 28 as their Admin Offi cer for the past fi ve years. The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Maui County Charity Walk Kicks Off BY: DECLAN MC CARTHY Chair, Maui County Charity Walk 2015

We are well into our peak visitor season and by your imagination and your desire to make a by all accounts, and I am sure that most of you diff erence and make it happen. will agree that business is good in Maui County. There is no better opportunity to share some of Some businesses are incentivizing early this success with Maui County’s many worthy fundraising by off ering prizes to teams which are charities and give them the support that they the fi rst to collect and turn in certain team goal deserve. This is the time for you and your co- milestones (Example: 25% of their goal, 50% workers to shine and show everyone what can of their goal…). What a great way to motivate be done when we put our minds to it. fundraising teams to start early! This week is the Offi cial Kick-off for Maui County The grand prize for the Maui Island Charity Walk Charity Walk, with meetings planned on Molokai, this year has been secured and it will be a three Lana’i, West Maui, Central Maui and South Maui. night stay at any one of the Boyd Gaming’s By now your goals should be established, your seven hotels in Las Vegas, along with a rental car teams should be selected and organized, the and airfare for two to Las Vegas. Don’t forget our rules of engagement communicated, strategies Mayors Challenge, the County with the largest ironed out, battle lines drawn and you’re most year over year percentage growth wins. Mayor courageous ideas deployed for maximum Arakawa is determined to win this challenge for advantage. Proceed to the battlefront, take no Maui County, so much so that he has the Maui prisoners, the sweet smell of success is just a County employees helping to raise funds this short nine weeks away. The gloves are off , let year! the fi ght begin and may the best fundraising There is a reason Maui is No Ka Oi and it is team win! because of you. Thank you all for giving your There are many creative and enterprising time to the Maui County Charity Walk and methods to relieve your friends, family and co- making it a priority. workers of their hard earned cash; wine dinners, The clock is ticking; we’ve 9 weeks to go, let’s soda sales, rummage sales, bake sales, closest show everyone that Maui County can make the to the green contests, boiled peanut sales, bake One Million goal. sales, plate lunch specials, pizza slice/hot dog sales, parking stall raffl es, lau lau sales, Mother’s Day gifts,… The list is endless, only restricted page 29 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County

Mayor Arakawa feeds a head of cabbage to the lions during the County of Maui’s Chinese New Year celebration held on the front lawn of the Kalana O Maui Building on February 20, 2015.

Managing Director Keith Regan and Mayor’s Chief of Staff Herman Andaya, Jr. join Mayor Arakawa on KPMW 105.5 to discuss pertinent county issues during their weekly one-hour radio shows on Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m.

Mayor & Keith are also on KAOI 1110 AM on Thursdays at 7 a.m.

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On the recent “Your County with Mayor Arakawa” TV show aired live on Akaku Channel 55 on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m., discussion focused on economic development and the Made in Maui County Festival.

The show will re-air on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on March 11-25 on the same channel.

Enjoying the Mrs. Maui Filipina Pageant & Terno Ball held on March 8th are Binhi At Ani President Florante Garcia, Binhi At Ani Immediate Past President Cecille Piros, Councilmember Gladys Baisa & Sherman Baisa, Managing Director Keith Regan & Lynn Araki-Regan, Councilmember Mike Victorino & Joycelynn Victorino, and Emmanuel Baltazar. page 31 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui

Enjoying the Boys & Girls Club’s 2015 Gene & Ruth Freedman Youth of the Year Program at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on February 25th were Housing & Human Concerns’ Deputy Director Jan Shishido, Director JoAnn Ridao, Lynn Araki-Regan, Managing Director Keith Regan, and Mayor’s Executive Assistant John Buck.

Mayor Arakawa with Boys & Girls Club’s 2015 Gene & Ruth Freedman Outstanding Youth along with Malika Dudley who served as the emcee.

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Mayor Arakawa presents plaques to the 2014 Made in Maui County Mayor’s Choice Best Booth winners on February 19 in the Mayor’s Lounge.

Mayor Arakawa & Managing Director Keith Regan join Pu`u Kukui Elementary School Staff on March 2nd. Both Arakawa & Regan read to students in celebration of Read Across America Day.

Managing Director Keith Regan reads “A River Ran Wild” to Mrs. Pauole’s 4th grade class in celebration of Read Across America Day.

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People who were recognized by The Maui News as “People Who Made A Diff erence” over the past years were invited to a reception in the Mayor’s Lounge on February 24. Coordinated by Managing Director Keith Regan, the purpose of the event was to thank past awardees for making a diff erence in Maui County, as ewll as discuss how the group can collectively make a bigger diff erence for the Maui Nui community.

Mayor Arakawa at Baldwin High School for the unveiling of the “Not Even Once” mural.

Congratulations to Maui Artist Phil Sabado who was commissioned to paint a large mural for St. Francis Hospital in Honolulu. Working on the mural for about a year, Phil is a few weeks away from page sending this mural to Oahu. 34 The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui Photos from the 2015 State of the County Address:

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Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2015 March & April

Wailuku FIRST FRIDAY! Mar. 6 & April 3, 6 – 9 pm Market Street, Wailuku, This is a FREE family event on historic Market Street. Come and enjoy “ono kine” foods, multiple live music & entertainment stages, shopping and activities for the keiki (children). Info: (808) 878-1888 or https://mauifridays.com/wailuku

Hawaiian Music Series Mar. 26 & April 30, 6 – 7:30 pm, Baldwin Home Museum, Front Street, Lahaina (Corner of Dickenson & Front Street) Enjoys FREE Hawaiian Music Series concert in Lahaina. Info: (808) 661-3262 or https://lahainarestoration.org

“Fire & Art at the HUI” The Hui offer year round attractions with studio demos, exhibitions, art programs and most recently added glassblowing! Demos and classes are available. Be sure to check visit the HUI with your keiki and friends. For more info: (808) 572-6560 or https://www.huinoeau.com

Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2015 Now through March 22, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm in Schaefer International Gallery, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) is presenting the work of artists from Maui County which features artists of many skill levels and diversity. The show offers something for everyone with a range of drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, jewelry, and digital media. Admission is FREE! Find out which artist will receive the $5000 Marian Freeman people’s Choice Award based on votes cast by Gallery visitors, on Sunday, March 15th at 5 pm. Info: (808) 242-7469

POPS Orchestra Mar. 22, 6 – 9 pm, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater (MACC). The Maui Pops Goes to the Ballet (March 22, 2015): Verdi, Mendelssohn, Stravinsky, and Delibes are all featured in this concert. In addition, the Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) will partner with the Maui Pops Orchestra to present the comic ballet Coppelia with music by Delibes. Info & Tickets: (808) 242-7469 (SHOW) or http://www.mauipops.com

USDA Grant Opportunity Workshops for Rural Small Businesses and Agricultural Producers

The USDA Rural Development, in partnership with the Maui County Business Resource Center and MEO Business Development Center, is hosting two workshops for small businesses and agricultural producers on the island of Maui.

The primary focus of the morning workshop is to inform rural small businesses and agricultural producers of renewable energy loan and grant opportunities. Topics to be covered include project eligibility requirements, application information, and tips for submitting a better proposal.

In the afternoon, there will be a hands-on grant-writing session for small business owners and agricultural producers who are interested in applying for the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects grants.

Both workshops will be held at:

The Maui County Business Resource Center Maui Mall – Across of Pizza Hut March 17, 2015 Morning workshop: 9:30 am to 11:30 am Afternoon workshop: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Please call Karen Arakawa at 270-5767 to reserve your seat.

More information on the Rural Energy for America Program can be found at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html.