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Mayor Arakawa greets new Council Chair Gladys Baisa Maui Council

REMEMBERING Sen. Under New south maui Leadership 4th Friday Town Party KUPAIANAHA Blessings of Life

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John Buck 2013 Issue 01 January From the Publisher’s Desk Jock Yamaguchi Aloha! Welcome to this inaugural edition of the newly-redesigned High Street contents Zeke Kalua Journal. We are continuing to work on updating the look and content, and you will Randy Piltz see more exciting changes in coming months. Mike Molina SeaRay Beltran The I’d like to personally invite you to share your story ideas, photos and editorial January 2013 Issue 01 January 2013 Charnan Carroll contributions from County employees- this is your Journal. Please send your submissions to the Editor at HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” Anna Foust High Street [email protected], or call 270-8238 for more information. Robynne Fukunaga Kyle Ginoza Your feedback is valuable as we continue to revamp this official publication of remembering Nadine Gomes Journal the County of Maui. Please feel free to send comments to me at HYPERLINK senator inouye “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]. 9 Ruth Grith Agnes Hayashi PUBLISHER Herman Andaya, Jr. Mahalo for all that you do, and for making Maui County a great place to work, and Guy Hironaka a very special place to call home! Wayne Ibarra EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lois Whitney Tracy A. Jones Herman Andaya, Jr. Sue Kiang EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Tiffany Iida Tanya Lopes Kit Zulueta Geri Onaga Michelle Makii “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: Sarah Freistat Pajimola PHOTO COORDINATOR ‘What are you doing for others?’” Karin Phaneuf Ryan Piros -Martin Luther King, Jr. Teena Rasmussen PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Keith Regan Michelle Esteban Jan Roberson Maui County’s New Council south maui 4th David Sakoda CONTRIBUTORS Message from the Mayor 5 7 Friday town party Sarah Shim Rob Parsons John Buck Dianne Shimizu Jock Yamaguchi Wendy Stebbins Zeke Kalua Randy Piltz Ron Steben Mike Molina Managing Director’s Minute Cheryl Sterling SeaRay Beltran Jacky Takakura Charnan Carroll Anna Foust Aloha kakou~ Jo-Anne Tanaka Robynne Fukunaga One of my favorite things about each new Jamie Wakamatsu Kyle Ginoza year is taking the opportunity to reflect Sharon Zalsos Nadine Gomes Ruth Grith on the many experiences we’ve had in Ty Takeno Agnes Hayashi the past 12 months, and looking ahead to Guy Hironaka the plans and expectations we have for Wayne Ibarra Mayor Arakawa and the other County Mayors are interviewed by news media the coming months. It’s also a chance to Tracy A. Jones in Honolulu after their presentation at the joint meeting of the Senate and ponder the significance of what we do, and Calendar of House Ways and Means committees. the way we can use our time and talents Sue Kiang County events Tanya Lopes to benefit others. 15 Geri Onaga Sarah Freistat Pajimola Interestingly, one of the basic tenets of Karin Phaneuf appy New Year! January has been an exciting and busy start to 2013, with many Scouting is similar to the charge we have Teena Rasmussen Hchanges both on the State and County levels. We have already been working hard as County employees: serving others. To Keith Regan to establish a unified stance with our neighboring Counties before the opening of the this end, our work here at the County is Jan Roberson Legislature this past week. There are many important decisions to be made as we deeply rooted in the concept of “doing for David Sakoda prepare for our own Budget session, while monitoring closely the happenings at the others.” As we grow in our ability to look Sarah Shim State that impact the County’s financial picture such as the Transient Accommodations beyond our own needs, we become skilled Dianne Shimizu Tax (TAT) and funding for State agencies that perform vital functions in our county. Our in recognizing the needs of others and Wendy Stebbins taking action accordingly. It’s a simple yet ability to work together, even as we approach some issues from opposing viewpoints, Ron Steben powerful tool we have that in the long run will be a vital step forward as we continue to grapple with the challenges of economic Cheryl Sterling benefits us all. Jacky Takakura recovery. Jo-Anne Tanaka Malama pono, Managing Director Keith Jamie Wakamatsu I Iook forward to seeing you throughout the year, and sharing the many new and Regan and his wife, Lynn, Sharon Zalsos important things that all of us are doing to serve the people of the County of Maui. Keith Regan enjoy a recent Scouting outing with son Riley. county kitchen page Kung hee fat choy! 17 page 2 3 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January January 2013 Issue 01 January 2013 Inauguration Held for 2013-2015 Council term W hitney and K it Zulueta Photos by Lois Lois by Photos

Award-winning vocalist Councilmember Bob Carroll Councilmembers Elle New Councilmembers Stacy Mayor Arakawa greets new Mayor Arakawa presides over Raiatea Helm performs is accompanied by his wife Cochran, Don Couch and Riki Crivello and Don Guzman Lieutenant Governor Shan the Council’s first meeting during the inauguration. Geraldine into the Council Hokama on the Council floor. were draped in lei after the Tsutsui, who gave remarks until the Council voted in its page chambers. Council’s inauguration. during sthe inauguration. new Chair, Gladys Baisa. page 4 5 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January Maui County Council Prepares Kihei Kicks Off for the New Term Its 4th Friday By Lois Whitney Issue 01 January 2013

officer for Governor Neil service,’ and the answer In fact, the future of Town Party he Maui County Abercrombie, presided as has taken many different some currently existing By Teena Rasmussen Council began its emcee for the program, shapes and forms,” he government services- either 2013-2014 term with which included the noted. “We want to serve at the County or State level a memorable inauguration presentation of colors by our community in the best – may depend upon it. ceremony on January the Department of Fire way possible… to make life fter three months food trucks and The T2, 2013 in the Council & Public Safety’s Honor “Developing collaborative Aof planning, the food booths, Chambers. Outgoing Guard, the singing of inaugural Kihei Friday 42 vendors, Council Chair Danny Mateo the national anthem by Never before has there Town Party held on Dec. live musical and Council Vice Chair Joe Fire personnel, Hawai‘i been such a dire need or 28th was a tremendous entertainment Pontanilla were recognized Pono‘i by Kumu Pata, the desire to better engage success! The lively and a keiki fun for their many years of administration of oaths by block party was the zone. dedicated service on the the State and Counties in Judge Richard Bissen, and collaboration. result of the efforts of Council, and new members the presentation of Council a dedicated group of “The event was Don Guzman (Kahului) and certificates by County Clerk Kihei merchants and a big success, Stacy Crivello (Molokai) were Jeff Kuwada. --State Budget and Finance volunteers, in cooperation thanks to the Councilmember Don Couch gestures while being welcomed. interviewed by Akaku at the Kihei 4th Friday. Director Kalbert Young with the Mayor’s Office of collaboration of Kumu Pata also performed Economic Development the enthusiastic kaika Blackburn and Congratulations to a pikai ceremony, in which and the Maui Chamber business Kamakoa Lindsey Asing the Kihei Town Party I the Councilmembers were better for the residents and and coordinated approaches of Commerce. The Maui people who volunteered Maui Friday Town welcomed guests to the Committee and the Kihei blessed with a sprinkling visitors of our community. to implement government Police Department their time to plan and Party is an initiative of Council Chambers with community for a job well of seawater in recognition These Councilmembers are projects is efficient and estimated the crowd execute this event,” the Mayor’s Office of Hawaiian music, and the done!” of their commitment to ready to step up to the plate makes the most sense to be at 5,000 to 6,000 Councilmember Don Economic Development scent of fragrant lei filled moving forward in balance for taxpayers,” Young and make a difference. Led people, partying safely Couch said. “With the (OED) designed to the room. Kumu Hula and unity. continued. “Let us seize As the fiscal agent by Council Chair Baisa, they in a “street” atmosphere committee’s hard work promote Maui’s unique Cody Pu‘eo Pata offered a opportunities to build and sponsor, the Maui are capable and prepared that was achieved by and the cooperation/ towns and their small captivating oli, which told Other highlights included relationships and engage Chamber Of Commerce’s to make tough decisions closing Piikea St. below assistance of the businesses. OED Director of a traveler embarking performances by award- collaboration between levels President Pam Tumpap that impact all of our lives. the round-about and Office of Economic Teena Rasmussen upon an important winning vocalist Raiatea of government and foster said that Kihei Town’s As government officials, we the entire Azeka Mauka Development, a said that the “Kihei journey. In reference to Helm and Hawai‘i’s Poet improved communication very first 4th Friday serve as an example of how parking lot. Adding to challenging task merchants’ group is a the Councilmembers Laureate, Kealoha, as well as wherever it can best occur. event demonstrated by working together, we can the excitement were 15 was made easier. spirited, creative and beginning their new term, remarks by newly appointed These are critical factors to “the tremendous get many things done.” action-oriented group Kumu Pata chanted in Lieutenant Governor and the future success of our positive impacts that that has tremendous ‘olelo Hawai‘i : “May there former Senate President, The keynote address was state.” come from public/ vision and talent. There delivered by Kalbert Young, private partnerships is pent-up demand for As government officials, we former Maui County Finance Later in the day, Mayor Alan and community the Kihei community to director who is now the Arakawa presided briefly over building.” She offered serve as an example of how coalesce around an event director of the State’s the Council’s first meeting of her congratulations and by working together, we like this. The community Department of Budget the term until new Council mahalo to the dedicated and business support can get many things done. & Finance. “Each year, Chair Gladys Baisa was Kihei Town Party for this first event was government partnerships welcomed to the dais. The planning committee, the amazing!” --Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui and public-private Council also approved the volunteers and vendors, partnerships become more appointment of Council and the County of Maui. be no obstacle which The next Kihei 4th Friday Maui boy Shan Tsutsui. and more critical… Never Services Director David Raatz, “Together you have made proves insurmountable, or Town Party will be held before has there been such and thanked retiring director Maui and Kihei Town an no footstep that is placed “Why do we do what we Jan. 25th. a dire need or desire to Ken Fukuoka for his decades even better place to be,” without confidence.” do?” Tsutsui asked. “I’ve better engage the State and of public service. Large crowds were in attendance at Kihei’s First Town Party. Tumpap said. page page often pondered the question Counties in collaboration. 6 Deidre Tegarden, protocol of ‘Why are we in public 7 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January

of a first-aid litter team. He saw lots of blood and did not go home for a week January 2013 Issue 01 January 2013 He decided he wanted to be a doctor so he enrolled in pre- medical studies at the University of . In March 1943, still a freshman, 18-year-old Dan Inouye enlisted in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, known as the famed “Go For Broke” regiment. Inouye with President Dan was promoted to the rank of John F. Kennedy sergeant within his first year of service and was given the role of platoon leader, then was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. At one point while he was leading an attack, a shot struck him in the chest directly above his heart, but the bullet was stopped by The Loss of a two silver dollars he happened to have stacked in his shirt pocket. He continued to carry the coins throughout the war in his shirt Hero pocket as good luck charms until he lost them shortly before the Presdient Clinton awards the Congressional U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, 1924 - 2013 battle in which he lost his arm. Medal of Honor to Senator Inouye. Inouye during the Watergate Proceedings It was on April 21, 1945, when Dan By John Buck Inouye was seriously wounded while leading an assault in Italy. He continued to fight the enemy any exciting things Hawaii’s new senior Senator at the birth of their son Daniel students. Most of his earnings despite his injuries. As a result of M happened during 2012, yet in Washington D.C.; Maui’s Ken “Dan” Inouye on September were spent on a flock of homing his injuries, his right arm had to be there were also some sad times own Shan S. Tsutsui appointed 7, 1924, ever imagined the pigeons, a postage stamp amputated. that will have a significant impact as Hawaii’s new Lieutenant accomplishments of their oldest collection, parts for crystal radio Although he had lost his arm, he on Hawaii in 2013 and years to Governor and House Member Gil son Dan and the legacy he would sets and chemistry sets. remained in the military until 1947 come. The most notable event Keith-Agaran appointed to fill leave behind. and was honorably discharged was the passing of our senior Shan Tsutsui’s Senate seat. It On December 7, 1941, the fateful with the rank of Captain with senator, Daniel K. Inouye. was also recently announced that Dan grew up in Moiliili and day of the Japanese attack on a Distinguished Service Cross, Kahului resident Justin Woodson attended public schools, Pearl Harbor, 17-year-old Dan Bronze Star, Purple Heart with His passing has created was appointed to fill Gil Keith- graduating from McKinley High Inouye was one of the first cluster and 12 other medals a whirlwind of activity in Agaran’s seat. School in 1942. Dan earned Americans to handle civilian and citations. In June of 2000, Hawaii’s political arena, with pocket money by parking cars casualties in the Pacific war. He Always an Advocate for the appointment of former It would be interesting to know at the old Honolulu Stadium had taken medical aid training and President Bill Clinton awarded Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye and 21 page Lt. Governor as if Kame and Hyotaro Inouye, and by giving haircuts to fellow was pressed into service as head page 8 9 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January other Asian-American veterans of met was renamed the Hart-Dole- August 21, 1959, Daniel Inouye where he was also under World War II the Medal of Honor, Inouye Federal Center in honor of won the election to the United consideration to be Hubert the nation’s highest military the three World War II veterans. States House of Representatives Humphrey’s running mate in honor, for their actions during the as the new state’s first the presidential contest. Since he had lost his right arm war. Congressman. Mr. Inouye was Issue 01 January 2013 in the war, Dan Inouye had to reelected to a full term in 1960. Senator Inouye gained national While recovering at Percy Jones abandon his plans to become He was then elected to the notoriety when he served on Army Hospital from his war a surgeon. With financial United States Senate in 1962 and the Watergate Committee in wounds and from the amputation assistance from the G.I. Bill, continued to serve the people of 1973. In 1976, Senator Inouye of his right forearm from the Inouye graduated from the Hawai’i for an unprecedented 50 became the first Chairman of grenade wound, Dan met future University of Hawaii at Manoa years, a feat which probably will the Senate Select Committee Republican presidential candidate in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts never again be achieved. Senator on Intelligence. Bob Dole, then a fellow patient. in political science. He earned Inouye holds the distinct honor of At the time of his death, While at the same hospital, Inouye his law degree in 1953 from the being the first Japanese American Senator Inouye was the most Veterans honor Senator Inouye at a memorial held also met future fellow Democrat George Washington University to serve in both the United States at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center senior member of the United and Senator Philip Hart, who had Law School in Washington, D.C. House of Representatives and the States Senate and the second been injured on D-Day. He returned to Hawaii and served United States Senate. as a Deputy Public Prosecutor for longest serving Senator in As the Protector, Senator Inouye a major proponent of the Maui Dole mentioned to Inouye that the city of Honolulu. He broke During his career he had history. He was sworn in as had the foresight and the Research and Technology Park after the war he planned to go to into politics in 1954 with his distinguished himself as a natural President Pro-tempore of the driving force to bring monies in Kihei and was instrumental Congress. Dan Inouye had beat election to the Territorial House leader. It was in 1968 when U. S. Senate on June 28, 2010. and programs to improve in the development of Maui’s Bob Dole to Congress by a few of Representatives. He was later Senator Inouye made history Senator Inouye was third in Maui County’s infrastructure; supercomputer. He was an years. Senator Dole and Senator elected to the Territorial Senate. when he was invited to deliver line to the Presidency after improvements to Maui Memorial advocate for the implementation Inouye remained lifelong friends. the keynote address at the the Vice-President and the Medical Center and our health care of alternative energy and the In 2003, the hospital where they When Hawaii became a state in Democratic National Convention, Speaker of the House. system. He felt it was necessary creation of new jobs to make Maui While serving in the U.S. to protect our fragile ecosystem County more self-sustaining. Senate, Senator Inouye and natural resources by funding championed the interests of improvements to Kealia Pond As a Patriot, not only did Senator Hawaii’s people throughout Natural Preserve and the Marine Inouye understand what it meant his career. In 1993, he was Humpback Whale Sanctuary; to be one, but he had first-hand instrumental in engineering and through the acquisition of experience of the sacrifices our the restoration and return additional lands to be preserved servicemen and women have of Kahoolawe to the State of for generations to come. made to protect our rights as Hawaii. He always fought for citizens of our state and country. improved education and health As the Provider, he was His patriotism and dedication to care for all children, additional instrumental in funding service personnel and veterans jobs for Hawaii’s economy, infrastructure and programs were reflected in his actions to health and human services in that could increase job training make sure that the best was rural communities, affordable and employment opportunities; provided to help keep them safe. housing, and the protection of programs to diversify agriculture Throughout Maui County, there Hawaii’s natural resources. on Maui; improvements to University of Hawaii – Maui, to are countless reminders of Senator Inouye has been ensure the students have the Senator Inouye’s dedication and referred to as a Protector, latest skills to compete in the commitment to the people of Provider and Patriot for all ever-changing world. Hawaii and Maui County. Thank who live in and visit Hawaii, you Senator Dan, for all you have Senator Inouye’s efforts have done. Mayor Arakawa and his wife Ann extend their condolences to especially Maui County. All of Senator Inouye’s widow, Irene Hirano Inouye. us will benefit from the legacy benefited the Maui Economic he leaves behind. Development Board, Inc. and the page page programs they provide. He was 10 11 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January

(temporary position) Sophia Arakawa, began Aging recently welcomed Kupaianaha resigned from the County working as a Pre-Audit a new employee, David K. of Maui on Nov. 24, 2012 Clerk I on Sept. 4, 2012. Bacalso, who fill the role “Blessings of Life” to return to the private Sophia transferred to the of Outreach Information

sector. Dept. of Water from the Aide I. Originally from Issue 01 January 2013 We are each so fortunate to have such wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones that play a Planning Dept. Ewa Beach, David came significant part and are important to us. Our lives would certainly not be the same without them. T he High Street Shirley Falcon, Water Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, be able to get to know each other better and spread these to Maui in 1985 after Dept. Fiscal Division Water Dept. Promotions: small, but precious joys that add spark to our lives. an honorable discharge Customer Service Rochelle Amadeo in from the US Air Force This section of our newsletter is your place….to share special moments – whether big or small – and give those Representative II the Fiscal Division was to work for the next 15 well-deserved “ho’omaika’i” to these people in your life. It’s your stories to share your own special moment or that transferred to the reallocated from Buyer II years at the Maui Space of someone special to you, to express gratitude, praise and/or share the simple but abundant joy it has brought to Planning Dept. to Purchasing Technician Surveillance Center atop your life, that which is truly the blessings of life! Please enjoy the following submissions as written and provided FUKUNAGA effective Dec. 1, by your fellow employees of the County. effective Haleakala as 2012. Murakami Stadium from March 16, a Computer Nov. 10 - 12, 2012. Vernon Ikeda, Water 2012. Operations Dept. Field Operations Technician. Sharon Zalsos of the and leisure movement at Family/life changes/etc. Chris Otsuka Division Pipefitter I His Dept. of the Environmental federal, state, and local in the Plant resigned from the County educational Management was recently levels, and is an affiliate Congratulations to Bruce Operations background Rollins, Water Treatment of Maui to work in the installed as President, of the National Recreation Water Quality Plant Operator IV. On private sector on Dec. 7, includes a on her 2nd term, of the and Park Association. Laboratory Feb. 3, 2012 he was 2012. Bachelor Maui Filipino Chamber of reallocated Sylvia Valdez of the Dept. blessed with his first of Arts in Commerce during the last New Hires: from Water of Housing and Human granddaughter, Tehya Human meeting of the chamber Microbiologist Concerns, Kaunoa-Meals Services on Dec. 5, 2012. Marie. Water Dept. - Engineering BACALSO I to Water from the on Wheels, and Sarah Division: Microbiologist Kit Zulueta from the Shim of Kaunoa-Assisted Keala Waiau, Field University II effective July 1, 2012. Mayor’s Office will also ZALSOS Transportation were Operations Water Service On Sept. 24, 2012, Craig of Phoenix (2005). Prior serve as Secretary to honored to be participate BUCK Supervisor II was blessed Sarsfield, began working to the Office on Aging, serve on the board of Kevin Arakaki was the Chamber. The Maui in the Memorial Service on May 18, 2012 with his as a Civil Engineer II. David worked as a case the Hawaii Recreation has been blessed with promoted to Water Plant Filipino Chamber aims for Senator Daniel Inouye. wonderful co-workers. Her second grandson, Ezekiel. manager at MEO, and Ka and Park Society as On Dec. 1, 2012, Wayne Maintenance Mechanic to inspire Filipino and They are members of the co-workers have already Congratulation Keala! Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Member at Large. The Kitamura, began working I from Water Plant non-Filipino professionals community choir- Na Leo “baptized” her with a Resource Center in the Hawaii Recreation and Deepest sympathies as a Waterworks Maintenance Mechanic on Maui to network and Lani O Maui directed by new nickname, “Edye.” chemical dependency Park Society membership to Gregory Sano, Water Inspector II. Wayne Helper on Nov. 1, 2012. advocate the interests of Gale Wisehart Congratulations Edye!!! program, where he includes Treatment Plant Worker. formally was employed the business community. and Uluwehi Water Treatment Plant worked his way up to professionals, On Oct. 13, 2012 his with the Dept. of Public The Maui Filipino Chamber Guerrero. The Aunty Sharon (WTP) Division’s Tony supervisor of educational interested mother, Evelyn passed Works. of Commerce and its choir sang Zalsos of the Dept. Linder was reallocated programs and statistics. citizens, away. foundation conduct “Amazing of Environmental from Assistant WTP He is looking forward to students, and Water Dept. - Field an annual Scholarship Grace” at the Management would like Congratulations to Jason Operations/Maintenance continuing to serve his organizations Operations: Golf Tournament and Maui Arts to send a shout out and Wakamatsu, Water Dept. Supervisor to WTP community at the Office in recreation recognition event dubbed and Cultural congratulations to her Field Operations Laborer Charles “Kale” Operations/Maintenance on Aging where he will and park field ‘Gintong Pamana,’ Center on favorite little Brewer, II who was married on Kanno, was hired as a Supervisor effective assess frail older adults at all levels as well as an annual Saturday, Adam Yat Sen Fukunaga Oct. 20, 2012. Waterworks Maintenance August 16, 2012. Tony and link them to services and areas of Filipino Heritage Festival. Dec. 29, 2012. (son of Robynne S. Y. Helper on Oct. 1, 2012. was later promoted that will allow them to service. HRPS Prudel Ramones, Water To learn more about Fukunaga of the Dept. to WTP Division Chief live independently in the members are ZULUETA Jason Wakamatsu, was Editha of Environmental Meter mechanic I retired effective Dec. 1, 2012. comfort of their homes. the Chamber, visit hired as a Laborer II on concerned Pendleton was Management). Adam on Oct. 31, 2012 after HYPERLINK “http://www. Oct. 1, 2012. He was with elevating standards recently transferred to the is a team member of 22 years of service. Chad Otake was mauifilipinochamber.org” formally employed with and promoting high position of Clerk III in the the Waikapu Brewers Congratulations Prudel reallocated from Water www.mauifilipinochamber. the Dept. of Parks and criteria of professionalism Dept. of Environmental Little League and they on your retirement. Treatment Plant Operator org. Recreation. in recreation and park Mngmt., Solid Waste recently participated in (WTPO) II to WTPO IV Paula Arakawa, Water John Buck, Executive activities. The Society acts Division. Editha reported the Baseball in Paradise effective July 23, 2012. page Dept. Engineering Water Dept. - Fiscal/ page Assistant to the Mayor as an independent voice that she is enjoying her Tournament at the Les 12 Division Clerk II Customer Service: Maui County Office on 13 was recently elected to for the recreation, park transfer and that she The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January County of Maui CALENDAR OF EVENTS February (continued)

Kūlia i ka nu‘u Issue 01 January 2013 Strive to reach the summit January Please help congratulate these dedicated employees as they continue to serve our 21 Dr. Martin Luther King Day community and in doing so, “strive to reach the summit.” Monday, January 21, 2013 8:30 a.m. in front of the County Building Chinese New Year Lion Fire Chief Jeffrey A. Murray 15 announced the promotions Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Randy Piltz, Dance Performance will read a Mayoral proclamation at the Dr. of five FFI’s and 1 FFII to the February 15, 2013 rank of FFIII; Fire Apparatus Martin Luther King Stone of Hope monument RODRIGUES Operator. as part of festivities sponsored by several 9:00 a.m. on the front lawn of the County Building RODRIGUES GAMIAO OTSUBO community groups. Ceremony followed by The following have been commemorative march through Wailuku Town, Start off the new lunar year with good luck! promoted: a tribute at Wailuku Coffee Company from Bring your red li-shi envelopes to this keiki- 10:00 a.m. – noon and a program at Queen friendly event to feed the lions. FFI Spencer Rodrigues - A 10.5 Kaahumanu Center from 1:00-3:00 p.m. year veteran from the Kula Fire Station will be assigned to the Tanker at the Kahului Fire 20 State of the County Address Station, Third Watch. RODRIGUES Save our Slippers Project 30 February 20, 2013 NISHIKI MANN HERRICK FFI Jason Gamiao - A 9.5 year 5:00 PM at Baldwin High School Auditorium veteran from Molokai will be Ongoing through January 30, 2013 assigned to the Hoolehua fire The public is invited to attend the Mayor’s Station, First Watch. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, bring annual update on the plans, challenges and NEW slippers or sandals to Kaunoa Senior successes of the County of Maui. Families FFI Ryan Otsubo - A 10.5 year Centers in Spreckelsville or West Maui, or the veteran from the Wailea Fire welcome; pupus will be served. The Mayor’s Station will be assigned to Fire UH-Maui College CTAHR Office, Bldg. 214. address will be telecast live on Akaku. Prevention Bureau. The slippers and sandals will be provided to local agencies for distribution. Sponsored by FFI Nathan Nishiki - A 10.5 Kaunoa’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program year veteran, having spent time (RSVP) and the State Dept. of Human Services’ at the Wailea and Lanai Fire Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Station will be assigned to the programs. For more info: Dana Acosta, RSVP Health & Safety Bureau. director, ph. 270-7323. FFI Matthew Mann - A 9.5 year veteran from the Lahaina Fire Station will also be assigned to the Health & Safety Bureau. February FFII Timothy Herrick - A 10.5 year veteran as a FFI and FFII HazMat tech will be assigned 2 County on Your Corner Mayor’s Small Business Awards to the Wailea Fire Station, First 21 Watch. February 2, 2013 & March 2, 2013 February 21, 2013 6:00 - 8:30 PM at King Kamehameha Club Each of these individuals are Mayor Arakawa and his department directors extremely deserving of these will visit a community near you to talk story and Every year, the Mayor presents awards to promotions, said Chief Murray. answer County-related questions. Stay tuned deserving small businesses in Maui County. for details. All promotions were effective Nomination forms are currently available January 1, 2013. at www.mauicounty.gov/OED. For more information call the Maui County Business page Resource Center at (808) 873-8247. page 14 15 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES An Evening of Slack Key with Ola Hou County Kitchen Enjoy an evening of Kiho’alu (kahako over the i) (slack key guitar) music with Ola Hou, masters of Hawaiian Issue 01 January 2013 music, Sheldon Brown, Kevin Brown, Gerry Valdriz, and Kevin Kanemoto.

Happenings at Friday, February 1, Pre-show 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., Concert 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of KAUNOA the Snake on Friday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Highlights include: Chinese cooking demonstration, Spicy Eggplant with a variety of dances by Phoenix Dance, hands-on activities, Chinese calligraphy, cultural displays, and Ground Pork much more! Ingredients: Civic Adventures takes you on a journey to Moku’ula 1 lb. ground pork island and Mokuhinia ponds in Lahaina for a rare opportunity to learn about the historical royal 4 large, long eggplant sliced diagonally in residences and the large spring-fed natural wetland Civic Adventures Update: Lo’iloa & Clearing the 1” pieces and soaked in water containing taro patches and fishponds of years past. Olowalu Trail Work involves weeding, raking and cleaning debris in 1/2 C. Aloha barbeque sauce (or other A group of enthusiastic volunteers tackled the area around the monument. Tuesday, February 5, 9 prepared teriyaki sauce) the wetland lo’i at the Lo’iloa Project in ‘Iao a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Olowalu, rich in archaeological and cultural sites, 1/2 C. Srirachi chili sauce (use more if spicier Valley, cleaning the faces & walls, weeding and including ancient burial walls. Pre-registration required for all of the above: call flavor desired) clearing debris in and around the taro patches. Kaunoa Spreckelsville office @ 270-7308. The project is led by Kawewehi Pundyke, in Attack on Pearl Harbor 2 cloves garlic, smashed partnership with Hawai’i Nature Center and Power Hour Pau Hana fitness classes at the West provides opportunities to learn about restoration President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called the Maui Senior Center include: 1 piece ginger root (size of your big toe) efforts, history and culture in a place significant attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 “a Preparation: to Hawaiians. A few weeks later, another team day that will live in infamy.” Former DOE principal Hula Now! Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - A full core of industrious volunteers hiked into the Olowalu workout; be ready to feel the rhythm and sweat. and Paia resident, Bill Tavares recalled it as the Heat oil with a dash of salt, then add garlic Cultural Reserve, clearing portions of the day when “all hell broke loose.” Kaunoa hosted and ginger. Brown the ground pork until it mountainous trail. While working, volunteers Zumba on Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Latin a panel of presenters who shared their personal is cooked through (pink coloring gone). Add learned from OCR Specialist Rose Marie Duey and International music combines for a fun and experiences and memories to a standing- BBQ/teriyaki sauce and cook for 5 minutes, about the historic area known as Ahupua’a Lihau effective workout. room-only crowd on the 71st anniversary of the then add Srirachi chili sauce and cook for infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Mr. Tavares, Cardio Party, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Intense another 10 minutes. Drain the eggplant and workout with simple, repetitive, choreographed moves who was then a student at the University of add to pork/sauce mixture; cook until the to fun music. eggplant is nice and soft. Hawaii, was joined by George Kahanu, who was working at Pearl Harbor as a welder at the time of Pre-registration required: call Kaunoa West Maui office I usually prepare this dish the day before, to the attack; Hiroshi Arisumi, a veteran of the 442nd @ 661-9432. let the sauce “miko” into the eggplant. Regimental Combat Team and recipient of the Kaunoa’s classes and activities are open to everyone Congressional Gold Medal; and Brian Moto, son of Submitted by Gloria Manzano, Office of the Mayor 55 and better. For a full listing of events and Kaoru Moto, 100th Battalion veteran and recipient opportunities, call the Kaunoa offices at 270-7308 or of the Medal of Honor. page 661-9432 to receive the monthly newsletter. page 16 17 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui January 2013 Issue 01 January Our Island Home Snapshots of life on Maui, Moloka`i and Lana`i January 2013 Issue 01 January 2013

Mayor Arakawa participated in the opening ceremony of Red Bull Jaws on Dec. 8th, shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the world’s best big-wave surfers like Kelly Slater and Mauians Ian Walsh, Albee Layer and Shaun Walsh. The official waiting period for the event runs from December 7, 2012 to March 15, 2013; organizers will be looking for a swell that challenges the upper limits of paddle-in surfing: a strong northwest swell from 330 degrees with wave face heights from 30-50 feet with smooth surface conditions. The access roads and private land overlooking Pe’ahi/Jaws will be closed to the public for safety reasons, but all the action can be viewed online at www.redbullusa.com/jaws

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