LANA I TODAY ISSUE 2, VOLUME 5 - NEWS FOR AND ABOUT THE RESIDENTS OF LANAI - JANUARY 2013 Emergency Room Entrance Changed Go straight in! At the Lanai Commu- ing room still to be completed. nity Hospital, the new entrance to the The new emergency room was previous- Emergency Room is well marked with ly used as a dialysis center temporarily and a big white sign with red lettering but was originally the hospital’s infant nursery. people are still trying to turn into its old The present space also incorporates a third entrance at the side of the building. It may patient bay which will be used for patients take a few months for everyone to realize with a communicable illness or other spe- the main entrance to the hospital is also cial needs. It is temporarily being used as the entryway to the Emergency Room. the x-ray unit until it moves into the space On a December visit to the hospital, ER vacated by the old emergency room. Nurse Manager Maggie Daubs who has been As work continues in the months ahead, a nurse at the hospital since 1980, showed off the hallway will be temporarily closed. The its new set-up to Lanai Today. "If you arrive emergency room will be accessed through after hours at the hospital, ring the bell at the the hospital’s patient wing at that time. ĂƌŽůĞ^ƚĂƌďĂƌĚ WƌŝƐĐŝůůĂ>ŽƉĞnjŝŶƚŚĞǁŽƌŬƐƚĂƟŽŶ main entrance," she said. A nurse will admit Joining Lanai Community Hospital’s you into the building and escort you into the administrative staff is its newly appointed new, key-card controlled area, just down the Director of Nurses and Assistant Admin- hallway to the left. istrator, Carole Starbard. Carole worked at After passing through secure double Lanai High & Elementary School 10 years doors, there are now two emergency bays ago before leaving the island to work at for patients, each with its own monitoring Maui Memorial Hospital’s psychological equipment and separated for patient privacy. unit. After she acquired her Master’s de- If necessary, the hospital’s staff can open gree, she moved into hospital management. viewing windows between each bay if they “It’s an exciting time for Lanai Com- have more than one patient in the unit. munity Hospital,” Carole said, noting all There is a separate area for the doctor of the changes presently occurring on the or paramedics to do their paperwork or island. In addition to completing the reno- make calls, away from the patients, but vations presently underway, Carole’s wish where they can also see into each bay, and list includes the creation of a garden for a work station for the nursing staff. patients on the side of the hospital where As patient privacy and security were the ambulance previously parked. If your ƌ͘KΖZŽƵƌŬĞŐŝǀĞƐůďĞƌƚĂĂĮƌƐƚͲŚĂŶĚ factors in planning the new emergency community group would like to sponsor ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞŶĞǁĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJƌŽŽŵ͘ WŽƚĞŶƟĂůůŽĐĂƟŽŶĨŽƌĂŇŽǁĞƌŐĂƌĚĞŶĨŽƌ room, family members will be asked to this project, please stop by and visit Car- ƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ͘ wait outside of the secure area in a wait- ole Starbard to discuss it further. This Month Lanai Community Plan HTA releases November Page 8 Whale Study meetings a chance for Visitor Data Hawaii Tourism Authority Maui, 8.08 days, and the short- (HTA) released its visitor data for est on Lanai, only 3.84 days. residents to get involved November 2012 and year to date We don’t think the count for The Lanai Community Plan a public workshop on a Sat- on December 27 and even with- the description “Visitor Ar- 2013 Update is one of nine XUGD\PRUQLQJ7RUHFRQ¿UP RXWWKH¿JXUHVIRU'HFHPEHULW¶V rivals” is accurate for Lanai community plans which are the meetings dates, times and an eye-opener! According to the because just below it is “Total presently being updated as part locations, residents may call the report, as of November, visitors by Air” on the HTA table. It of the Maui County General Dept. of Planning, Long Range to Hawaii spent $12.9 billion for doesn't include the visitors Plan 2030 process. Beginning Division, ph. 808-270-7214. the year to date! coming to Lanai on Expedi- on January 9, 13 Lanai resi- Committee members ap- Lanai’s per person spending tions Ferry. No wonder we all dents, who have been appointed pointed by the Maui County per day, at $365.60, was the have to make ferry reservations to serve on the Lanai Commu- Council are (in alphabetical highest in the State, followed now! If you would like to read Page 10 & 11 nity Plan Advisory Committee order): Jeffrey Baltero, Christine by Oahu at $220.90 and Maui at the original PDF with HTA’s Christmas Luncheon (LCPAC) will be meeting for Costales, Deborah dela Cruz, $188.20. Molokai visitors spent November visitor counts, email: the next six months to work on Joseph Felipe, Reynold (Butch) the least, $93.40 only. However, [email protected]. Here’s the community plan which has Gima, Ernest Magaoay, Mat- visitors stayed the longest on some of Lanai’s data: two basic goals: thew Mano, Ron McOmber, and (1) to provide a long-term Stanley Ruidas. ĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ 2012 2011 zĞĂƌƚŽĚĂƚĞ vision for the island, and Committee members dŽƚĂů džƉĞŶĚŝƚƵƌĞƐ;Ψŵŝů͘Ϳ Ψϳ͘Ϯ Ψϱ͘ϵ Ψϳϯ͘ϱ (2) to serve as a policy guide appointed by Mayor Alan for the Lanai Planning Com- $UDNDZDDUH -DUURG%DU¿HOG dŽƚĂůsŝƐŝƚŽƌĂLJƐ ϭϵ͕ϱϲϵ ϮϬ͕ϳϭϳ Ϯϯϰ͕ϮϬϳ mission and Maui County Alberta de Jetley, Caron Green sŝƐŝƚŽƌƌƌŝǀĂůƐďLJĂŝƌ ϱ͕Ϭϵϵ ϱ͕ϬϮϱ ϲϳ͕ϯϰϱ Council as it reviews and and Charles Kaukeano. ǀĞƌĂŐĞ>ĞŶŐƚŚŽĨ^ƚĂLJ ϯ͘ϴϰ ϰ͘ϭϮ ϯ͘ϰϴ PDNHVGHFLVLRQVRQVSHFL¿F In a memo from William projects. 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Current Resident or or Resident Current Lanai Today Lanai Bulk Rate Bulk Page 2 • Lanai Today • JANUARY 15, 2013 Advertiser’s Index Letters to Alberta Business Name Page No. Phone Aloha Alberta, Armen Majkus 12 559-0011 I found this item along with a lot of other debris on Bennie’s Farm 15 649-0808 the Eastern shoreline of Lanai Dec. 25, 2012. I am Blue Ginger Cafe 9 565-6363 assuming it’s from the Tsunami that occurred in Brown Development 9 280-8130 Japan. And I am sure we will be seeing a lot more on the shores of Lanai in the coming months. Café 565 15 565-6622 Here is a copy of the email I received from NOAA Canoes Restaurant 13 565-6537 and thought I would share it with you. Gail Reiner Castle & Cooke Properties, LLC 20 565-3011 Coalition for a Drug Free Lanai 16, 19 565-6043 Good morning Gail, thanks very much for your re- Coffee Works 13 565-6962 port. We appreciate this information and the photos. Marine debris is a global problem, and reducing Coldwell Banker - Sherri Williams 6 565-7688 the impact of marine debris on natural resources Custom Container Shipping 19 314-623-6645 requires effective communication and collaboration between many different agencies and groups. NOAA Customized Construction 8 870-4112 actively works with many partners to locate and explained properly. We have a web page up on our site Direct TV 8 541-7690 remove debris in and around aquatic environments, with updated information on Japan tsunami marine and your efforts in communicating the location of debris, and any help you can provide in getting our Don Jackson 5 649-0448 the debris you found helps in the global effort to web page and information out there would be greatly Dreams Come True 12 565-6961 eliminate marine debris in the world’s oceans. appreciated - http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/info/japan- Expeditions 7 800-695-2624 As you have probably seen, there is quite a bit faqs.html. of information in the public regarding Japan tsu- Thank you, Four Seasons Resorts 3 565-4580 nami marine debris, some of it is misleading or not Jason, NOAA Marine Debris Friends of Bill W. 4 760-419-0785 Greg Cohen 17 565-7073 S ecurity and emergency measures in Hale Kupuna 11 565-6615 Harvey’s Yard Service 5 203-0305 place at all Hawaii public schools Horizon Financial 18 877-0456 After the Newtown, Connecticut shootings, the counseling services available for students, parents, Hui Ho’omalu 15 888-879-8970 Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) Safety, and teachers who may need them.” Island of Lanai Properties 3 565-4800 Security and Emergency Preparedness Branch met On Lanai, if you have concerns about the school’s security procedures, please call Principal Pierce Mey- Island Appliance 18 559-0856 with Honolulu Police Department officials to review security procedures for the state’s public schools. ers at 565-7900. Island Image Salon 5 565-7870 “All of Hawaii’s public schools have emergency The following links are helpful resources for ad- Island Treasures 7 565-6255 procedures in place and our teams revisited those dressing a crisis with children: http://crisisguide.neahin.org/crisisguide/after/men- Jim Kaiser - 808.Hummers 12 286-9308 procedures with a heightened awareness,” stated Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. “While this talhealth.html Ke Ola Hou O Lanai 11 565-7204 tragedy is incomprehensible, all of our schools have http://www.apa.org/topics/violence/school-shooting. aspx Keo Konstruction 6 559-5365 Lanai Beach Walk 19 565-9249 Lanai Business Consultants 13 565-6565 S how Aloha for the Reef & Uncle Allen! Contributed by Lisa Galloway Lanai City Service 15 565-7227 Please come to the beach near Pohakupili (White Can you come and invite a few of your friends to Lanai Comm. Health Center 9 565-6919 Stone) on Friday, January 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 come and join us? For more information, contact Lanai Culture & Heritage Center 19 565-7177 p.m. and/or Sunday, January 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., to Lisa Galloway, 565-7900, ext. 280 or email: help the Lanai Limu Restoration Project. [email protected]. Mahalo for your kokua! See Lanai Early Learning Classes 13 683-6990 Sadly, our October event did not attract a crowd, you at the beach! Lanai Hardware & Lumber 6 565-9394 but many hands are just what Uncle Allen Kaia- okamaile and friends need to show our sponsors, Lanai Oil Co. 12 565-6802 the Hawaii Community Foundation and NOAA, that Save the date! Lanai Photography by Ron Gingerich 12 559-0003 they should continue to support our efforts in 2013. Lanai Limu Restoration Project Lanai Resorts, LLC 10, 11 565-3000 The activities we do - planting native seaweed, beach clean-up, and raising awareness, are all crucial to mak- Friday, January 25 - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lanai Trucking 18 565-6478 ing this location a healthy place where people can play Sunday, January 27 - 1 to 4 p.m. Lanai Water Co. 4 565-3355 and marine life can thrive, now and in the future. Lanai Western Adventures 7 563-9385 Lanai Woodworkers 5 649-9565 Lanai Youth Center 19 565-7675 Lana I Today Life Seminars 4 559-0471 Publisher, Editor and Advertising Sales - Alberta de Jetley Graphic Artist, Layout Design and Pre-press - Greg Cohen Mas Blackwell 13 805-291-2919 Massage By Delmar 18 649-0326 Contributing Writers Contributing Photographers Lanai Today Robin W. Baird Dr. Greg Sanders Robin W. Baird P. O. Box 630601 Matt Glickstein 11 221-8926 Blair Boucher Simone Treverrow Annie Douglas Lanai, HI 96763 Beverly Zigmond Maui Electric Co. 16 877-871-8461 Serenity Chambers, Ph.D. Russell de Jetley Telephone: 808-649-0808 Mike Coelho Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Email: Maya Rivers 12 310-463-1821 Lanai Lions Club Gail Reiner [email protected] MEO Business Dev. Corp. 13 243-4314 Lisa Galloway Brenda Rone Lynndee Gomes John Schaumburg Mike Carroll Gallery 14 565-7122 Tessie Morimoto Daniel Webster Mimi’s Place 11 565-8009 We reserve the right to refuse advertising deemed not Nita’s In-Style Salon 6 565-8082 suitable for our publication. No Ka ‘Oi Grindz 17 565-9413 Articles and photographs by Alberta de Jetley may be reprinted with permission. Oceanic Time Warner Cable 5 643-2337 Mahalo for your subscriptions! Orange Monkey Tree Service 6 649-0326 We’ll be mailing renewal notices to all Pele’s Other Garden 8 565-9628 Sustainable Living Institute of Maui 17 ************ subscribers as their subscriptions expire. Subscriptions are $30 per year. To sub- The Cat’s Meow 19 649-0808 Pine Isle Market 14 565-6775 scribe, mail your check with your name Richard’s Market 9 565-3780 The Local Gentry 18 565-9130 and address to: Richard’s Outlet 6 565-3780 Trilogy 14 661-4743x3 Ricky’s Plumbing 8 559-0860 Uhane Pohaku Na Moku O Hawaii 19 565-6445 Lanai Today, P. O. Box 630601, Lanai City, HI 96763. Robin Fancy – Clear Wireless 15 563-1683 Van Quaethem Chiropractic Lanai 15 280-3696 Lana’i Today is FREE to active duty Russell de Jetley Photograph 11 213-422-7986 Wind Power 17 565-3011 military members with Lanai connections, just email your address to: Sharon Liden 5 649-0032 Zac’s Fumigation 12 888-787-7774 [email protected]. JAN UARY 15, 2013 • Lanai Today • Page 3 Brush fire a reminder to be DEO to drive students toward “heads-up” on fire danger college, career readiness On Monday, December 24, the Lanai Due to prolonged drought conditions, O n December 26, the Hawaii State De- work together with institutions of higher Fire Station received a call from central our island is tinder-dry. If the fire had partment of Education (DOE) announced education to reach the state's goal of 55 dispatch for a report of a brush fire in the gotten out of control, it could have caused it will administer college and career readi- percent of working age adults having a 2- area behind Akolu Place in the Lalakoa I major damage to our watershed if the ness assessments to all middle and high or 4-year college degree in 2025." subdivision. winds were blowing toward Lanaihale, or school students statewide in grades 8, 9, 10 Schools, educators and youth will When enroute to that location, E-8 worst yet, to homes located at Lalakoa. and 11 beginning next spring. benefit from ACT programs and services reported seeing smoke visible from the Let’s all work together to prevent brush For the first time ever, the DOE will be that reduce the need for remediation, area. They were able to locate and extin- fires. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you able to comprehensively collect and ex- align with state standards, and foster guish a small brush fire approximately 30 see smoke coming from an uninhabited amine college and career readiness data in student success in postsecondary educa- ft. x 30 ft. in size. The fire was brought area. The smoke was clearly visible from reading, mathematics, science and English. tion. ACT’s unique student-level assess- under control by 9:46 a.m. and was called Kaumalapau Highway when the fire first “By 2018, Hawaii will rank 10th in the ment data may also be used by counselors extinguished at 11:25 a.m. The cause of started. Mahalo to the person who called nation in jobs requiring postsecondary to improve the effectiveness of student the fire was undetermined, but a police it in immediately. degrees,” said Superintendent Kathryn intervention plans. report was filed. Matayoshi. “We are setting a high bar for “A systematic, statewide college and achievement and delivering optimal tools career readiness assessment system has and resources to accelerate our students’ been a critical need for schools to compre- trajectory toward college and career hensively measure and support students’ Department of Health holds readiness. All high school graduates must progress,” said Teri Ushijima, Complex complete a rigorous course of study and Area Superintendent for Aiea, Moanalua statewide meetings to discuss be prepared to successfully pursue their and Radford. “The ACT suite of assess- dreams, aspirations and goals.” ments will serve as a key resource for the Starting in April 2013, more than DOE to fulfill its strategic goal of ensuring mental health services 50,000 students annually will take the all students are on a path toward success in The Hawaii State Department of Health ACT PLAN test in grades 8 and 9, the college, career and citizenship.” (DOH) Adult Mental Health Division EXPLORE exam in grade 10, and The The DOE Systems Accountability Office (AMHD) is conducting a series of com- ACT assessment in grade 11. The new is leading the implementation of the ACT munity focus group meetings to solicit ACT College and Career Readiness Sys- College and Career Readiness System. input from communities and stakehold- tem is benchmarked to both the expecta- ACT, Inc. was recently awarded a contract ers statewide about AMHD services for tions of higher education institutions and totaling approximately $882,000 for the adults with severe and persistent mental the workforce. It is also designed to help system’s assessment package, programs, illness. Information gathered at the meet- students plan for future education oppor- and services for school year 2012-13. ings will be used for developing plans for thoughts and insights about mental health tunities and explore careers based on their The DOE is aggressively address- 2013 and beyond. The meetings are open services where they live and work. We skills, interests and ambitions. ing key statewide goals and strategies to the public and will be held in every invite and encourage all community mem- "The DOE's decision to administer outlined in the BOE/DOE Strategic Plan. county from Jan. 9 through Feb. 20, 2013. bers to participate in these focus groups.” the ACT College and Career Readiness The ACT College and Career Readiness “Gathering input from community System for all students in 8 - 11th grades System will generate measurable and members about the mental health system Lanai, Feb. 15, 2013 is evidence of their strong commitment baseline data to ensure all students are in each county plays a critical role in the 10 - 11:30 a.m. to preparing students for postsecond- gaining the academic skills they need state’s planning process for improving Hale Kupono O Lanai Elderly ary success," said Karen Lee, Executive to succeed on the K-12 pathway and services,” said Health Director Loretta J. Conference Room, Lanai City, HI Director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships throughout their lives. for Education. "The data gathered from For more information about the ACT Fuddy. “These sessions offer an impor- 96763 (Tentative) tant venue for the public to provide their the assessments will be invaluable as we test, log on to www.act.org. Page 4 • Lanai Today • JANUARY 15, 2013 What’s Happening Nativity set painted by volunteers Contributed by Lanai Lions Club on Lanai? Thanks to a community effort, the Coali- tion for a Drug Free Lanai’s nativity set has a new look. The formerly all white set is now an eye-catching combination of colors. CITATIONS DEC The project was coordinated by the Lanai City Lions Club. The Lanai Art Center pro- Selected Citation of the Month: HRS 291C-38(c)(6) 1 Disregarding solid yellow line ($97) vided paint, a work area and, most importantly, the help of Cindy Sagawa. The painting was Speeding 2 done by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Lanai Baptist Church, No Insurance 3 the Lanai Seventh-Day Adventist Church, the Other Moving 1 Lanai Union Church, the River of Life Church, Seat Belt 4 Sacred Hearts’ Church and the Lions Club. Child Seat Vehicle Tax 11 MECO warns customers about utility Safety Check 14 Bike Helmet impersonators Quad/Golf Cart Contributed by Lynndee Gomes, Maui Electric related violations cious activity to the company or local police. Other Regulatory 15 M aui Electric Company (MECO) would like to warn electric customers about an apparent telephone Here are some safety tips to keep in mind: Other Parking 3 scam. Customers have reported receiving telephone • Be careful when taking calls from an unidenti- Total 54 calls saying their electric bill is delinquent and sub- fied phone number; phone scammers will want to ject to disconnection. These customers were told to remain anonymous. make payments at certain retail stores using specific • Don’t be afraid to ask questions; get their name, ARRESTS DEC debit card services and then provide the caller with phone number and company name to deter any lead- Males, Adult 11 a confirmation number which grants the scammer ing questions. Females, Adult 2 access to the customer’s funds. • MECO employees would not direct you to make Males, Juvenile 0 On Lanai, customers may pay their electric bills in a payment at any location other than First Hawaiian Bank on Lanai. Females, Juvenile 0 person at First Hawaiian Bank. MECO would like to remind customers not to provide personal, confi- If you have any questions or concerns, please call Total # of Charges 13 dential, or financial information to any unidentified the MECO Customer Service Department at individual and urges customers to be cautious when 1-877-871-8461 from Lanai. Lanai Water Company responding to phone calls and to report any suspi- Monthly Tips! Be a drip detective. MECO meets needs of Maui County’s Check all your faucets, toilets, and appliances for water leaks and fi x them. A leaky faucet that ethnic diversity fi lls an 8 oz. glass or bottle in less than 30 minutes could waste as much as 1,225 gallons of water Emergency Handbook available in other languages each year. Stop the drip! Visit our new website for more tips and other useful information: Contributed by Lynndee Gomes, Maui Electric lanaiwatercompany.com As Maui County’s diverse ethnic community • Prescription medication is sometimes overlooked grows, Maui Electric Company (MECO) seeks to during evacuations; make a list and include it with Lanai Water Company help residents and visitors prepare for emergencies your emergency kit. health info by offering the company’s Emergency Preparedness "This book provides quick and useful information Only Tap Water Delivers Handbook in English, Ilocano, Korean, Cantonese on how you can prepare your home and business and Vietnamese. before an emergency happens,” said Sharon Suzuki, Fire Protection With helpful tips and checklists, this book allows MECO President. “Anything can happen at any time Our water system is critical to protecting us from you to prepare for storms, hurricanes or other emer- and its best to be prepared.” the ever-present threat of fi re. It provides adequate gencies. A great source of information on electri- MECO offers a speaker’s bureau program on cal safety, statewide public emergency shelters and energy related topics and hazard preparedness. distribution, pressure and storage. This impacts emergency contact numbers are included. Presentations can be customized in content and homes, business, schools, and our insurance rates. Some tips to remember: length to meet the needs of your group. Call 871- Visit our new website for more tips and other useful information: • Check and restock your emergency supplies at 2339 to arrange a presentation or to receive a free lanaiwatercompany.com least once a year. hazard preparedness copy. You may also download • Have family meetings about preparing for an emer- the handbook and find more emergency tips at www. Friends of Bill W. gency and discuss evacuation plans ahead of time. emergencypreparedness.heco.com Meetings at Lanai Union church. 5 nights weekly 6 P.M. - 7 P.M. , Sunday, Tuesday-Friday Say NO to graffiti Fraser @ 8th Street Upstairs It is with much sadness we report two of the new More information, call Rita picnic tables in Dole Park have been marked with obscene graffiti scratched into their surfaces. at 760-419-0785 The picnic tables add a lot to the ambience of Dole Park and are used, not only by our visitors, Life Seminars by Darlene but by many residents on a daily basis. The tables are there for all of us to enjoy and to use, and it is a Darlene J. Endrina shame that someone feels the need to mar them. How would you feel if you had a beautiful table Career & Image Consultant sitting in your front yard and one night, someone • Customized Sessions came and carved their initials into it? Would you be • Personal Appearance angry, sad, or indifferent? We are sad. What can we do to prevent the tables from being • Self-Esteem damaged? What if we, as groups of friends or clubs, • Communicati on took ownership of a table in the park and made it our own? Would your group check it daily to be Children in the winter break program at the Lanai Com- “Develop your potenti al sure it remains graffiti free? Would you be a be munity Center enjoy Dole Park's new tables. in your personal and protector of Dole Park’s tables, and willing to speak “Always Believe in Yourself” out against these unwarranted acts of destruction? How would you, our Lanai Today readers, solve professional life”. Several months ago, just after the Old Men’s Pa- these problems? What would you suggest? vilion was renovated and new benches and a picnic Email Alberta at [email protected]. If you do [email protected] table was placed under it, the table was marred by not want your name used, we will respect your desire 808-559-0471 a black marking pen. At the swimming pool area, a to remain anonymous. www.seminarsbydarlene.com large planter was shattered by a bat one night and its pieces were found by the staff when they opened in 612 Nani Street Lana`i City, HI 96763-0486 the following day. JANUARY 15, 2013 • LANAI TODAY • PAGE 5 What’s happening at the Manele Small HARVEY’S YARD SERVICE Boat Harbor “No Mow Time” Contributed by Mike Coelho, State of Hawaii, Department of Land & Natural Pressure Washing Resources, Division of Conservation & Resources Enforcement, Conservation & Painting - Haul Trash 5HVRXUFHV(QIRUFHPHQW2I¿FHU,9/DQDL¿HOGVXSHUYLVRU Prices Negotiable Manele Small Boat Harbor is under the jurisdic- Upon inspection, it was learned that the vehicle was tion of the State Department of Land & Natural left unlocked and the keys were left in it. Please Call for free estimate Resources. Here are a couple of things to remember take the extra minute to secure your vehicle and when using the harbor: make sure that there are no valuables in view before HARVEY GACETA 808-203-0305 1) The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in leaving it in the parking lot. If your vehicle has been the harbor. During the past month, there have been damaged or something stolen, please report it to A Full several complaints involving alcohol. Both MPD and either MPD or DOCARE. Nothing can be done if no Service Salon '2&$5(RI¿FHUVZLOOEHDGGUHVVLQJWKHLVVXHGXU- complaint is made. LQJWKHLUSDWUROV DQG During the past month, several citations were for Men, Women 2) Please park in designated areas while in the fer- issued at the Manele harbor for expired vehicle and Children ry area. Its tempting to stop in the middle of the “No registrations and safety checks. Investigations were parking / crosswalk” area because it’s the closest but conducted for: GRLQJWKLVWHQGVWRVORZWKHWUDI¿FDQGSHGHVWULDQ • Prohibited consumption of alcohol in boat ÀRZGXULQJWKHEXVLHVWWLPHV3OHDVHSD\DWWHQWLRQWR harbor the signs, making it easier for everyone. • Unauthorized control of propelled vehicle Recently, there have been reports of damage to • Criminal property damage – Manele harbor Eyebrow threading cars and theft of property from vehicles that were in • 3URKLELWHGSRVVHVVLRQRIULÀHLQWKH/DQDL*0$ a specialty the parking lot. The problem is being addressed but Please remember, YOUR help is extremely impor- your help is also needed. Please lock your vehicle. tant in protecting our island’s resources. To report KW E One vehicle was recently taken for a joy ride and any violations or to contact the Lanai DOCARE MONDAY - FRIDAY returned. Items were also stolen from the vehicle. staff, please call 565-7933. Saturday by Owner-Stylist Neda Rajaei and Sharing our personal history helps to Appt. Hair Stylist Nudee “Pooh” Embrey Neda’s 565-7870 preserve our island’s roots Island Images Salon Cell 554-5991 By Alberta de Jetley Licensed Sharon R. At recent luaus at the Four Seasons Resorts at Manele Bay, I’ve been fortunate to be able to share Marriage Liden, Ph.D. some of our island’s history with our island’s guests Family “Dr. Sharie” in a more personal way. Everyone has a story to Therapist share about their lives on Lanai, and I would like to Hawaii (MFT81) Therapy for invite our readers to share theirs with our readers. AAMFT Approved individuals, couples In the photo, I am holding the book, A Day in the Life Supervisor and families. of Hawaii, which was published in 1984 by Workman Publishing, New York. To create it, 50 of the world’s very essence of what Lanai was and still is today. Our Insurance Accepted leading photographers were invited to document the life community was built by people like Uncle Ernest, www.sharonliden.com of Hawaii’s residents, all within a 24 hour period. who went through hard times and good times, raising [email protected] (808) 649-0032 The book’s publishers paired the photographers their children to be honest and productive people, and with Hawaii residents and I was asked to escort pho- sharing their deep love of our island with others. tographer Rick Clarkson. After meeting him on the Many of our old-timers are gone. I woke up one Let Don do it! morning of December 2, 1983, we spent the day re- morning and realized, I’m an old-timer myself now. cording people going about their everyday activities. How can I help to preserve our stories, the memories YOUR MAUI SHOPPER Two of his photographs are in the book: an irrigation of those who helped to shape our community? WUXFNZDWHULQJDSLQHDSSOH¿HOGLQWKH3DODZDL%DVLQ In the May 2011 issue of Lanai Today, we shared (808) 649-0448 and my hanai uncle, Ernest Richardson on horseback the story of Sixto and his wife, Rosaline Vergara. [email protected] with my nieces, Misha and Mindy Laney. 7KH\ZHUH6DNDGDWKH¿UVWZDYHRI)LOLSLQRLPPL- Uncle Ernest had endless patience and taught doz- grants to come to Hawaii. My favorite part of their Personalized service,will shop for you ens of Lanai youngsters how to be around horses and story was when one of their daughters told me she or pick up orders from Maui stores. to live life in harmony with nature. A paniolo on the used to lay in bed and listen to her parents singing Lanai Ranch until it closed in 1950, Uncle Ernest be- love songs to each other while preparing their lunch- Orders shipped via Expeditions Ferry. Truck available for bulkier came a truck driver on the Dole Pineapple Plantation HVEHIRUHJRLQJRXWWRZRUNLQWKHSLQHDSSOH¿HOGV items. Call Don Jackson for details. until his retirement. Uncle Ernest watched Lanai’s Every family has a story, or several stories, to transition from ranching to pineapple to tourism. share. Like the book, A Day in the Life of Hawaii, Whenever I brought people to Koele to meet Uncle they are verbal snapshots back into your own fam- Lanai Woodworkers Ernest and his wife, Rebecca, Aunty Becca would scold ily’s history. I hope you’ll share some of them with and say, “Oh, that Al, she always bringing people here!” our readers. Call me at 808-649-0808 or email: Christopher ,GLGGRWKDWEHFDXVHIRUPHWKH\H[HPSOL¿HGWKH [email protected] & Peter Franklin Artists in Wood Custom Made Furniture Hawaiian-Inspired Calabashes and Creative Gifts of Native Woods and Christoper and Peter specialize in custom- Fallen Treasures. designed furniture made of native woods. View by Appointment Only. Chris Andrus 649-9656 [email protected]
Starting a new business? tĞΖůůǁƌŝƚĞĂ&Z ĂƌƟĐůĞĂďŽƵƚLJŽƵƌďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͊ ĂůůůďĞƌƚĂĂƚϲϰϵͲϬϴϬϴƚŽƐĞƚƵƉĂŶŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁŽƌ email: ůĂŶĂŝƚŽĚĂLJΛLJĂŚŽŽ͘ĐŽŵ PAGE 6 • LANAI TODAY • JANUARY 15, 2013 NEWLY LISTED! Sprucing up our town! Your Home away from Home on Lanai! Every corner of our Lanai City is being Rental income from separate studios spruced up and tenants at the Iwiole Apart- ment complex located on Lanai Avenue are completes this 6 bdrm/5 bath house welcoming in the New Year in style! On in Lanai City. Call for a showing. December 27, one work crew was pouring new concrete sidewalks between the build- Sherri Williams R(S), Resident of Lanai ings while another crew was putting the ¿QLVKLQJWRXFKHVRQDEXLOGLQJ¶VH[WHULRU ISLAND PROPERTIES 808 565-7688 c 415 302-9894 [email protected] paint job. ϭϬ,ŽŽŚƵŝZĚ͕ηϭϬϵ >ĂŚĂŝŶĂ͕,/ www.lanairealestatesherri.com One of the nicest changes is each apart- ment’s patio area has been extended with a larger concrete slab, making it more usable for its residents. The renovated apartments KDYHQHZZRRGÀRRULQJLQWKHOLYLQJDQG bedroom areas, upgraded bathrooms with ƌĞǁƉƵƚƐƚŚĞĮŶŝƐŚŝŶŐƚŽƵĐŚĞƐŽŶƚŚĞƉĂŝŶƚŽĨĂďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘
S QHZ¿[WXUHVDQGWLOHÀRRUVDQGEHDXWLIXO kitchens! There’s also brand new washer/ dryer stacked units in each unit. On Fraser Avenue, the two houses across from the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church have also been renovated, NEW EXPANDED If you’re planning a party or along with the old Lanai Police Station HOURS! event, Assistant store manager building. Nothing has been announced regarding the usage of the old Police Sta- Monday & Tuesday Isaac Belez can assist you with special bulk item orders. WLRQEXWMXVWKDYLQJLW¿[HGXSDQGORRNLQJ 8 a.m. to noon great is a big improvement. Yes, the chain /ŶĂĚĚŝƟŽŶƚŽĨŽŽĚŝƚĞŵƐ͕ƚŚĞ Closed Wednesday link fence that encloses the old jail cell is outlet store also brings in still there! Thursday & Friday specials such as pillows, tents, At the Kanepuu Apartments complex, 1 to 5 p.m. ƚŽĂƐƚĞƌͲŽǀĞŶƐ͕ĂŶĚŇĂƚƐĐƌĞĞŶ the landscaping is beautiful and thus far, Saturday televisions. has not been eaten by deer! On Ilima Av- EĞǁƐŝĚĞǁĂůŬƐĐŽŶŶĞĐƚĞĂĐŚďƵŝůĚŝŶŐƚŽƚŚĞƉĂƌŬŝŶŐůŽƚƐ͘ enue, two new plantation-style homes are 8 a.m. to noon ŽƩůĞĚǁĂƚĞƌĂŶĚŚŽƵƐĞŚŽůĚ ŶĞĐĞƐƐŝƟĞƐĂƌĞĂůǁĂLJƐŝŶƐƚŽĐŬ͘ being built just pass the Hale Kupuna. If you’ve wondered about the concrete slabs, Lanai Today was told that the two homes will still be built on post and pier, like the Keo Konstruction, LLC old-style houses, but the slabs will help to Locally owned and operated. keep the homes cleaner. Although Lanai Resorts LLC is busy with renovations and new construction work around town, many private homes that have stood empty for many years have now been sold and are being renovated. It’s good to see so many improvements taking place! May 2013 bring many more im- provements to our community!
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Rob Sanches General Engineering Contractor AC-25860 559-5365 NITA’S IN-STYLE BEAUTY SALON dŚĞƉĂƟŽĂƌĞĂŽĨĞĂĐŚƵŶŝƚǁĂƐĞdžƚĞŶĚĞĚƚŽ ŵĂŬĞŝƚŵŽƌĞƵƐƵĂďůĞ͘ A Full Service EĞǁŚŽƵƐĞƐƵŶĚĞƌĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶŽŶ/ůŝŵĂǀĞŶƵĞ͘ Family Salon Hairstyling - Color - Perms Orange M onkey Children Welcome Weddings - Updos By appointment please Tree Service No Pine too big. No bush too small. Just call, we do it all. Nita Duguay carries hair products such Hair products, accessories as Short Sexy Hair shampoo that will and jewelry for sale. make your hair look great! Professional Tree Pruning & Trimming (808) 565-8082 Commercial & Residential work 831A Houston Street Lana’i City, HI 96763 Specializing in Safe Tree Removal Lanai Open Monday to Friday Complete Clean Up and Hauling 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Storm proof your trees Hardware Saturday 8:30 to 5 PM Hazard proof your power lines Closed for Lunch Friendly, Trusted, Affordable Service & Lumber 12:30 to 1:30 PM 565-9394 Call Delmar for a Free Estimate: 808.649.0326 1110 Lanai Ave, next to the service station. 16 years of Experience. Licensed & Insured: C-31362 JAN UARY 15, 2013 • Lanai Today • Page 7 L andscapers Christmas party enjoyed by all The invitation was simple and to the Photographs by Russell de Jetley point: the employees of Lanai Resorts LLC departments: Nursery, Koele Landscaping, Civil Landscaping and Hulopoe Beach Park Landscaping, were hosting their annual employee Christmas Party and Lanai Today was welcome to join the fun! More than 30 employees gathered for the noon luncheon on December 21 at the nursery. Under a Cook Island pine tree, dozens of door prizes were wrapped and waiting to be given away. The tables were decorated with Larry Echalar, Vicente Pillejera, Orlando Raqueno, Garrett Hera, beautifully arranged flowers and a Jacob Fuchigami, Alfredo Bolo, Lee Lopez, Resty Alcantara, Valentin long food table was completely Racadio, Andre Badillo, Anastacio Badillo and Emmanuel Padron. covered with pans of food except for one space which was reserved and waiting for the arrival of the party’s centerpiece. When it arrived in a van and was car- ried to the table, a roar of appreciation went up for the roasted pig, cooked to perfection, beautifully presented, and ab- solutely delicious! Games were organized to select the lucky recipients of the door prizes and almost everyone went home with a gift. The party’s great food, simple fun, and the fellowship shared made this party an excellent way to start the holiday season. Mahalo to all the businesses who donated prizes for all the landscapers. The party was organized by Angie Espelita and Erlinda Bolo and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! Alice Bolo, Enda Bolo and Erlinda Bolo, Gloria Maker, Angie Espelita, Adela Haban and Dyana Ganer.
ISLAND TREASURES Gifts for All Occasions OPEN 9:30-5:30 p.m. Emmanuel Padron, Orlando Raqueno, Larry Echalar, Resty Alcantara, and Anastacio Badillo Mon. to Sat. Closed on Sunday 565-6255
Made in Hawaii gift items Located on 7th & Ilima Ave. including hand-made jewelry, Visit our sister shop island books and Lana’i logo wear. Lana’i Beach Walk on the corner of Fraser & 9th
Alice Bolo and Orlando Raqueno Vicente Pillejera, Garrett Hera and Pio Badillo. 4-H Club returns to Lanai After an absence of more than 18 years, 4-H, an 85-year-old national organization for youth, is now available for Lanai children. The newly formed club, Lanai Kaunaoa 4H, was started by Greg and Julie Brown with the help of Wendell and Jonie Sarme and meets on Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the Brown Family Farm located next to the Koele Stables. 4-H meetings open with the pledge: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. The 4-H motto is: To make the best better, Mateo Dubose with Greg and and its slogan is: To learn by doing. Gabriella Brown In Hawaii, 4-H partners with the College of Tropical Agriculture University of Hawaii and is assisted by the UH Cooperative Exten- sion Services. To learn more about its programs, go to www.4-h.org. At recent meetings of Lanai Kaunaoa 4H, its 15 members have learned about farm safety and handled chickens and goats. Coming up on their agenda is Horsemanship, where they will be assigned to one of the seven horses at the farm and will learn everything about the animals, including how to ride them! You should be advertising in Membership in 4-H is free and is open to children from ages 5 to 18 who are divided into two groups. Closed toe shoes are required LANAI TODAY and jeans are recommended. All children must be registered before they may attend a meeting. Parents are welcome to drop off their How will others find your business? children or stay at the farm. Adult volunteers are appreciated for Advertise inL ANAI TODAY tasks, both small and large. Please call Julie Brown at 280-2959 for a registration form or more information. Contact Alberta - 649-0808 [email protected] Photos by Julie Brown Greg Brown and Willie, a huge hog PAGE 8 • LANAI TODAY • JANUARY 15, 2013 Lanai’s “other” whales and dolphins: a survey for toothed whales off the island of Lanai in December 2012 Contributed by Robin W. Baird, Cascadia Research Collective When people think of whales off La- nai they are usually thinking of humpback whales, the abundant winter visitors to Hawai- ian waters. But there are at least seven species of whales found year-round in Hawaiian waters, as well as four species of resident dol- phins. Between 2000 and 2002 I studied many of these other species, based off of Maui, and since then, with a team of colleagues, have been undertaking studies of resident whales and dolphins off Hawaii Island, Oahu, and Kauai. In December 2012 we returned to Maui 1XLIRUDGD\¿HOGSURMHFWEDVHGRII &ŝŶǁŚĂůĞΞŶŶŝĞŽƵŐůĂƐǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƐĐĂĚŝĂƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ͘ŽƌŐ Lanai. While sadly the start of the project corresponded almost exactly with the return of strong trades, we still had a productive 2-week period working primarily in the waters to the west of the island. Our top priority species was the false killer whale – the main Hawaiian Islands popula- tion of this rarely-seen dolphin was recently listed as Endangered, and our trip was funded primarily to search for, and hopefully work with, this species. Our work involves a com- ELQDWLRQRISKRWRLGHQWL¿FDWLRQ WDNLQJGRUVDO ¿QSKRWRVRIGLVWLQFWLYHLQGLYLGXDOVWRWUDFN them over time), as well as genetic sampling (to assess what population they are from), and satellite tagging (to examine movements). The DĞůŽŶͲŚĞĂĚĞĚǁŚĂůĞΞŶŶŝĞŽƵŐůĂƐǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƐĐĂĚŝĂƌĞͲ satellite tags attach with two titanium darts to ƐĞĂƌĐŚ͘ŽƌŐ WKHGRUVDO¿QDQGJLYHPRYHPHQWLQIRUPDWLRQ for periods of up to several months. We were successful at tagging three different groups of pilot whales west of the island, and as of new year’s eve, we are still getting move- ment data from two of the three groups – they have remained in waters 500 to 2,000 meters deep west and southwest of Lanai. Over the 15 days, we encountered six different species RIWRRWKHGZKDOHVRUGROSKLQV XQIRUWXQDWHO\ with no encounters with our #1 target species, false killer whales, but with good encounters Deli & with two other rarely-seen species, melon- headed whales and rough-toothed dolphins. WŝůŽƚǁŚĂůĞǁŝƚŚƐĂƚƚĂŐΞŶŶŝĞŽƵŐůĂƐǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƐĐĂĚŝĂƌĞͲ Our most unusual encounter though was ƐĞĂƌĐŚ͘ŽƌŐ Bistro actually with a baleen whale – on December 7th, in deep water to the south of Palaoa Point, Join us for ZHHQFRXQWHUHGD¿QZKDOHWKHVHFRQGODUJHVW species of whale. In 13 years of working in Lunch Hawaiian waters, from Ni‘ihau to Hawaii ,VODQGWKLVZDVRXU¿UVWHYHUVLJKWLQJRIWKLV NOW 12 beers on tap! or Dinner! species. Fin whales have been recorded in Ha- waiian waters on a couple of occasions in the MONDAY - SATURDAY past, these whales likely wander over a large SDUWRIWKH3DFL¿FOLNHKXPSEDFNZKDOHV LUNCH - 11 am - 3 pm feeding in high latitudes in the summer DINNER - 5 pm - 8 pm months, but with dispersed breeding grounds throughout the tropics. (last call 9 pm) We enjoyed the opportunity to work off WŝůŽƚǁŚĂůĞƐΞĂŶŝĞůtĞďƐƚĞƌǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƐĐĂĚŝĂƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ͘ŽƌŐ 5HVHUYDWLRQV+LJKO\5HFRPPHQGHG Lanai and explore the island a bit, and want to thank everyone, in particular all the excellent &251(52)7+ +286721675((76 staff of the restaurants in town! If you are on /$1$,&,7< the water and have an opportunity to photo- graph false killer whales, or any of the other less common toothed whales or dolphins, such License #C-21768 photos would be of great value for our work – P.O. Box 630948 photos can be sent to me at rwbaird@casca- Ricky’s 1533 Pakali Place diaresearch.org and more on our studies of Lana’i City, HI 96763 Hawaii’s toothed whales and dolphins can be Plumbing Fax: 808-565-9092 found at www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaii/ [email protected] hawaii.htm. ^ƚĞŶŽΞƌĞŶĚĂZŽŶĞǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƐĐĂĚŝĂƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ͘ŽƌŐ
Approved Participating Contractor for Hawaii Energy Ricky Sanches Sr. Ricky Sanches Jr. 808-559-0860 808-649-0128 CUSTOMIZED CONSTRUCTION Additions Renovations Framing Drywall Interior-finishing Competitive Pricing Bob Barsatan Lic. #BC-29185 808.870.4112 &ĂƐĐŝŶĂƟŶŐƉŝůŽƚǁŚĂůĞƐƚƌĂǀĞůƉĂƚŚŵĂƉ͘ JAN UARY 15, 2013 • Lanai Today • Page 9
Can the electronic cigarette help me quit smoking? Is the electronic cigarette (or “e-cigarette”) a replacement for real cigarettes? Is it safe to use? This battery-operated device is designed to turn nicotine and other chemicals into a vapor. The vapor is then inhaled, just like a cigarette. In addition, e-cigarettes contain contain chemicals known to harm humans. One toxic chemical found in a study by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was diethylene glycol, an ingredient in antifreeze! However, because e-cigarettes are somewhat new, the FDA has not completed clinical studies. This means that the type of chemicals, amount of nicotine, and the risk associated with using them, is still unknown. Some countries have banned them altogether because their health risks are unknown (e.g., Australia, Canada). The US Department of Transportation has banned
them on US airline �lights. New York State is pushing to become the �irstnicotine state that to ban if accidentally the devices eaten because by a of child, the risk it could they bemay deadly. pose and the Therelack of is regulation. no proof to In the addition, manufacturers’ the cartridge claim re�ills that e-cigaretteshave enough are a safe and effective quit smoking device. Experts say the e-cigs do not Customer Ramona Ohashi with courtesy clerks Janet Sanchez and April Badillo. stop smoking because they look and feel like real cigarettes and con- Sunday opening popular with names that attract teenagers and young adults, just like regular taincigarettes. nicotine. They They are are also sold made with by exciting the same colors, manufacturers �lavors, and of regular Lanai residents cigarettes. Until carefully studied, we can only guess the amount of During the plantation days, when everyone worked on the same harm that can be caused by the e-cigarette. schedule, it was easy for families to plan their activities together. Now, The better decision is to stop smoking altogether. Using safe, proven treatment and medicines to slowly reduce your need for nico- with many residents working on different schedules, it’s more diffi cult to tine is a smart approach. These medicines are free to patients of the take care of household chores such as grocery shopping. Lanai Community Health Center, so give us a call and we can since November 4, when Richard’s started to open on sundays, it’s can do it! Call for an appointment at 565.6919 x121 or visit been a huge convenience to customers and the market is very busy with workwww.BeTobaccoFree.gov with you to plan a healthier, for more happier information life without on quitting cigarettes. smoking. You shoppers doing their weekly shopping or picking up items for a picnic. on a recent weekday, lanai resident Ramona ohashi had the Serenity Chambers, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, undivided attention of Richard’s staff while shopping at a quieter time. Lanai Community Health Center Free introductory meditati on classes! Monday, Jan. 14 and Monday, Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Health Center. 4:30-5:30pm. For more info Richard’s Closed for lunch on Wednesday, or to reserve a space, call 565-6919 x128. barge day Market Sundays Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 434 Eighth Street 565-3780/3781 Blue Ginger Cafe Returning to Lanai after a one-year absence, Kimo Garner made a stop at Blue Ginger Cafe to visit with old friends. Patsy and Kimo live in California now. enjoying life at the blue Ginger Cafe Breakfast Lunch - Dinner Freshly Baked Bread and Pastries Catering for all occasions Open Monday 6 am – 8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 6 am – 2 pm Thursday & Friday 6 am – 8 pm There’s something good for everyone to Saturday & Sunday eat at Blue Ginger Cafe! Justin Mina was 6:30 am – 8 pm all smiles in anticipation of opening his sackful of cheese fries on a rainy morning. 565-6363 Not in the picture but waiting for his treat was his brother, Chaston. Page 10 • Lanai Today • JANUARY 15, 2013 2012 Senior Citizens’ Community Luncheon The 2012 Senior Citizens’ Community Luncheon organized by the Lanai Baptist Church was a huge success! The Lanai Senior Center was packed with residents enjoying the annual luncheon which is prepared and paid for by Lanai people, local churches, businesses, and organi- zations. As the senior guests arrived at the center, they were given an official “badge” honoring their status as Lanai’s senior citizens and a reusable shopping bag from Pine Isle Market filled with useful household items donated by friends of the luncheon and an art print from the Mike Carroll Gallery. Cindy Sagawa is the coordinator of the Christmas luncheon and is already plan- ning for Christmas 2013! Monetary dona- Marshall and Cindy Sagawa John Schaumburg Patty Amby tions are accepted year-round and may be sent to her at the Lanai Baptist Church, P. O. Box 630148, Lanai City, HI 96763. All the Lanai Today photographs from the luncheon will be posted on our up- coming web site which will be completed by February.
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Kahea de Jetley <ĞĂůĂůŽŶnjŽΘŚŝƐĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌ͕dŝĂƌĞ͕ĂŶĚdŽŶLJΘŚĂƌŝƚĂWĂůŝĐƚĞǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŝƌĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌ ďďLJĂŶĚŐƌĂŶĚĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌ͕ĂŵŝůůĞ͕ďĞƚǁĞĞŶƚŚĞŵ͘ Russell deJetley’s Photography Visit me on Facebook Mahalo to everyone who makes the senior email: [email protected] 1-252-422-7986 luncheon possible from Lanai Resorts, LLC Family Portraits - Parties - Portfolios - Scenery Page 12 • Lanai Today • JANUARY 15, 2013 Lanai Art Center to hold fundraising Christmas Luncheon Mahalo's Flea Market The Lanai Art Center will hold its annual Flea Market on Saturday, January 26th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Each year the Art Center uses the Flea Market to raise money to buy needed supplies and equipment for our Kid's Art Club.
Items range from computer printers and outdoor sports (a surf- board to name one) to home décor and beautiful clothing! The community is invited to help fund raise for the Kid's Art Club in two ways: drop off your extra or unwanted things as donations to the Flea Market; come and shop at the Flea Market on Takeo Yamato Sagi Baldwin January 26th! Chris Lovvorn
Drop off at the Art Center M-Sat between 10:00 and 4:00. Call 565-7503 or 565-7688 for any questions. Dreams Come True on Lana’i
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Page 16 • Lanai Today • JANUARY 15, 2013 Tri Lanai 2012 wrapup Resident vs. Family Dogs Contributed by Blair Boucher and 2013 news “We will achieve safer, Tri Lanai has $23,000 remaining from more humane communi- 2012 activities to donate to local Lanai- ties, when we hold own- based charities/organizations. TriLanai ers of all dogs account- is requesting all Lanai-based charities/ able to high standards of organizations (501c3 status not necessary) humane care, custody & who’s mission or activities include promot- control.” ing fitness and active healthy lifestyles to ~ The National Ca- send their request for funds for their 2013 nine Research Center activities to TriLanai at TriLanai@gmail. (NCRC) com by no later than February 14. Please If you are a dog 11/2/2013 TriLanai Offroad Sprint email a brief request including: amount re- owner, you are responsi- Triathlon (5th Annual) is a sprint dis- quested, what the funds will be specifically ble for the dogs in your tance (half-mile swim in the marine pre- used for, information about your organiza- care. Consider the dif- serve of Hulopoe Bay, 10 mile mountain tion’s mission and activities on Lanai, and ference between Resi- bike by the La Ola Solar Farm, 3 mile run Barb Zigmond and Marlowe, truly a family dog! the primary person’s contact information. dent Dogs & Family on the Challenge at Manele Golf Course), Examples of previous requests awarded: Dogs (originally defined by Karen Delise 3) pain & illness (e.g. injury; disease; which can be tackled as an individual or shoes for lanai girls basketball team, schol- of The Pit Bull Placebo & NCRC): neglect); 4) abuse (to include neglect); 5) relay, and is a fun event for experienced arships for individuals with financial need FAMILY DOGS: dogs whose own- failure to spay/neuter: public-health reports as well as the first-time or casual triath- for Ke Ola Hou o Lanai healthy lifestyle ers afford them opportunities to learn consistently show that more bites are lete. TriLanai is always scheduled for class, 60 healthy/fit education workbooks appropriate behavior & to interact with inflicted by unsterilized dogs. the weekend following the Xterra World for the Lanai Youth Center. humans on a regular basis—in positive Please note that there is absolutely no Championship on Maui. and humane ways—and who give them scientific evidence that any one breed of the tools necessary to live harmoniously dog is more likely to bite a human being T riLanai 2013 Events TriLanai would like to thank the within our communities. than any other breed of dog. Regardless TriLanai 2012 “Kokua” Sponsors, (a RESIDENT DOGS: dogs whose own- of breed, dogs acquired for the purpose 7/20/2013 TriLanai 3Hills (3rd An- complete list appeared in the December ers maintain them exclusively on chains, of guarding do not belong in residential nual) offers on-road cyclists, ultrama- issue of Lanai Today). in kennels, basements/garages, or isolated areas. Understand that documentation rathoners, and up to 6 person running The Kokua Sponsors are businesses in yards. Those who obtain dogs for nega- over two centuries shows that “guard- relay teams the opportunity to traverse and individuals who sponsored all three tive functions (such as guarding, fighting, dogs” rarely attack criminals; rather nearly every paved road on Lanai – twice! of the TriLanai 2012 events. Each of protection &/or irresponsible “backyard” children and workers looking to conduct 3Hills starts and ends at Hulope beach these sponsors received the advertising breeding). Because resident dogs are legitimate business near the location of park, includes sweeping views of the benefit and recognition of their support maintained in ways that isolate them from ill-maintained dogs will suffer from the Lanai’s Palawai Basin as well as Molokai by being listed on the volunteer shirt, regular, positive human interactions, they owners’ lack of empathy, knowledge and/ and Maui on the way toward Keomoku the 3Hills shirt, the City Run shirt, and CANNOT be expected to exhibit the or proper care of their animals. and ends with a beach party for athletes. the Triathlon shirt, they were allowed same behavior as family dogs. Those individuals who believe that to put up a banner at each of the three Indeed, the majority of factors that tend owning a dog for the purposes of guard- 8/10/2013 TriLanai City (4th Annual) events, and 100% of their generous cash to trigger aggression in dogs can be traced ing & attacking is an asset should be offers half-marathoners and shorter dis- sponsorships will go to local charities back to the lack of basic and humane care aware that—not only are they failing to tance runners including the keiki a great promoting health and fitness on Lanai. on the part of dogs’ owners. These con- provide their dogs with a healthy and safe way to intimately experience storied Lanai Mahalo to the TriLanai 2012 Kokua tributing factors are as follows: 1) lack of lifestyle—but they are failing the overall City. The course starts and ends in Dole Sponsors. We look forward to your sup- socialization (little-to-no positive interac- health and safety of their own community Park and offers nearly traffic-free running port in 2013. tion w/people & other animals); 2) lack of as well. regardless of the distance you sign up. supervision & restraint (alone; chained); JANUARY 15, 2013 • LANAI TODAY • PAGE 17 New preschool offers two day a week program for keiki Photos by Russell de Jetley Contributed by Simone Treverrow On Thursday, December 20, the keiki of Lanai Early Learning Classes (LELC) put on a Christmas Concert for their ohana. They started off singing their songs from class, such as “Incy Wincy Spider,” “Where is Thumbkin” and “Jack and Jill.” Then, they got dressed up as the presents under the Christmas tree while Miss Simone read a poem about Christmas time. To show that they didn’t just dress as presents, they blew everyone a kiss as their ‘present’ to all. They ended their concert dancing to the song, “Mele Kali- ĂĐŬ͗dLJƌĂƵďŽƐĞĂŶĚ>ĂƌĂ<ĞƌŝƐ͘&ƌŽŶƚ͗DŝĐĂŚ kimaka.” The audience, comprised mainly of their families ĂůŝůĂŽ͕^ŝŵŽŶĞĂŶĚ'ƌĂĐĞdƌĞǀĞƌƌŽǁ͕:ƵĂŶŝƚĂ and friends, were so proud of these two to four-year olds, DĂƌƟŶĞnjĂŶĚZŽďŝŶWĂĚŝůůĂ͘ there were barely any dry eyes in the crowd. LELC has just moved into the Lanai Youth Center. The program offers educational classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It is a big step for children to go from staying at home with their caregiv- HUVWR¿YHVWUDLJKWGD\VDW3UHVFKRRORU.LQGHUJDUWHQ These classes aim to bridge this learning gap and equip NOW OPEN them with ‘school skills’ and social skills to help assist this transition into school, as well as teaching the Hawai- SEVEN DAYS ian State Preschool Curriculum. The ratio of teachers to A WEEK children is 1:3 which allows focused learning for students Catering within the short time frame of six hours per week. ĂůůĂƐzƵŵŽů͕ĂŝŶ^ƚ͘ůĂŝƌ͕ĂŶĚ Simone Treverrow, or ‘Miss tŝůůŝĂŵƵůĂLJͲ:ŽŶĞƐ͘ Services Simone,’ is the founder of this Available! program. Simone has a Masters Degree in Teaching (Elementary) We do and had a council-approved Fam- Party Rentals! ily Daycare business in Australia Call us for before moving to Lanai. Start- Tents,Tables, ing humbly a year ago with six Chairs & More! children in a parent co-op set-up at home, LELC is now a State of OPEN NOW OPEN! 565-9413 Hawaii approved program with Tuesday to Friday Monday 25 children and 10 teachers. 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Voxland is a registered representative offering securities, investment advisory and ¿QDQFLDOSODQQLQJVHUYLFHVWKURXJK00/,QYHVWRUV6HUYLFHV//&:LOVKLUH%OYG6WH/RV$QJHOHV&$ +RUL]RQ)LQDQFLDO//&LVQRWDVXEVLGLDU\RUDI¿OLDWHRI00/,QYHVWRUV6HUYLFHV//& JAN UARY 15, 2013 • Lanai Today • Page 19 Custom orders Four Seasons Employees of the Month available for Manele’s November Nominee old-fashioned L ee-Ann Field is an administrative assistant in the Sales and Marketing wooden signs. Department and joined the Four Seasons team on May 9, 2012. She’s been beachwear & instrumental in elevating our social media initiatives and has demonstrat- Casual apparel ed agility, creativity and most of all an “All-In” attitude. She is pro-active for Men, and creative in developing new approaches to social media, as well as women & executing strategic initiatives for the department. The social media team Children. recently completed two successful social media contests, which Lei-Ann strategically oversaw. The contests grew our Pinterest fanbase by 50 per- open cent as a result of her continued day to day efforts. Mon. to sat. Lee-Ann comes to work every day with a wonderful attitude, will- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ingness to assist and excitement for what stories to tell to our 4,000+ Closed on fans. Her efforts have contributed to the overall success of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai’s sales and marketing initiatives - from leisure and group sunday Monica Rouen can help you fi nd the perfect top. Special Ladies Tops on SALE until inventory gone! to PR and social media. She’s been a valuable asset to our team and has Lee-Ann Field helped tell the story of Lanai - chapter by chapter! Koele’s November Star Lana’i Beach Walk Helen Akemoto has been the seamstress/tailor in the Laundry Depart- Located on the corner of Fraser Ave. & Ninth St. ment since November 30, 1989. With all the new uniforms coming in, and all the alterations that need to be done, Helen has done a fantastic Call us at 565-9249 job to ensure everybody looks their very best in their new uniforms. The extra care she takes with each person is truly appreciated. Not only is she a great support to the laundry team but she also assisted Koele’s House- Custom Container Shipping, LLC keeping department and sewed a bed for a special guest request. Helen always tries to do her very best and manages her time to com- Your Personalized Link to Hawaii plete all of the projects that are given to her, even when she’s given them all at once. She is a “go to” employee and deserves to be Employee of the Pat Drennan Month! Owner Queenie Simon, Helen Akemoto Photos courtesy of FS Resorts Lanai and Alice Bouman 4305 Dianna Lane Wentzville, MO 63385 [email protected] 314 - 623 - 6 6 4 5 636 - 527-9111 Fa x Four Seasons Resorts ushers in new stars www.ccsships.com with the Lanai Assistant Manager Program Contributed by Four Seasons, Human Resources The Lanai Assistant Manager Program (LAMP) pillows are is an 18-month management training program that is perfectly only available to residents of Lanai who are currently in place. For information about our youth activities employed by Four Seasons. Several months ago, an “It’s truly call 565-7675 interview with Missagh “Misa” Rajaei got sidetracked an art form, when his photograph went missing. In December, La- especially nai Today caught Misa in action at the Lodge at Koele with the to learn about his experiences with LAMP. new duvet Misa worked at the resorts prior to the rebrand- envelopes,” ing for over two years but relocated to Oahu to live. Misa said. Meth However, he said, “I missed Lanai and decided it was When time to return home.” asked what Prior to LAMP, Misa said he was fortunate to work the most in various departments including Room Service, Se- challenging not even once curity, Shuttle Driver, and at the Bell Stand. He even aspect of did a stint as a food server at the Challenge at Manele his new role hawaiimethproject.org and methproject.org Clubhouse and on several occasions, worked at the is, Misa Coalition for a Drug Free lanai Front Desk and as an Activities Attendant. said it is Misa Rajaei Misa decided LAMP would be the perfect oppor- disciplining Photograph by Russell de Jetley tunity for him to further his goal to become a hotel other team manager. “It has been a dream of mine since I was a members he has known and worked with for years, kid,” he said. The in-depth program is hands on, real prior to being in LAMP. The majority of them are his world training that allows its interns to work not only in elders and have been doing their jobs for a long time A thrift shop for LARC all departments, but in all positions as well, Misa noted. now, he noted. Prior to his present assignment on the Front Desk For the future, Misa hopes to see himself as a Four located at 439 9th St. Units C & D at the Lodge at Koele, Misa worked in the House- Seasons Resorts manager, hopefully at the Lodge at 8 am - 11 am, Saturday’s only keeping and Laundry departments. A trick of the Koele. During the his spare time away from the resorts, trade skill he acquired in Housekeeping was learn- he enjoys spending time with his wife, family and Volunteer Helpers Sincerely ing to make up a bed properly and making sure the friends and barbecuing. “I love to cook Persian food,” Appreciated! Misa said, “but my specialty is Filipino Pork Adobo! Call Alberta de Jetley for more information 649-0808 L anai Chamber of Commerce news Uhane Pohaku Na Moku O At the Chamber, Executive Director Greg Cohen Hawai’i Inc. is collecting information for a community directory Donations appreciated for which will be published before the summer. If you 2013 Ho’okupu Hula No Lana’i are doing business on Lanai and would like to be Cultural Festival included in the Chamber’s directory, please email Please contact him at [email protected] for more informa- P. O. Box 63146 Debbie Ryder tion. You do not have to be a chamber member to be Lana’i City, HI 96763 565-6445 included in the directory. Chris Richardson is still collecting information for the chamber’s new website. Please contact Chris to LĀNA‘I CULTURE & HERITAGE CENTER submit your information for the site. His contact is: E Ho‘ohanohano ‘ana i ka wā mamua, a e Ho‘olako ‘ana i ka mua aku! [email protected] (Honoring the Past, and Enriching the Future!) Coming up in February, chamber members can learn more about the Lanai Water Department Hours: and what it does when John Stubbart, presents an Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. informal overview of it on Thursday, February 21. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. It is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Lodge at Mahalo to Chamber member Tom Roelens, Four Koele’s library room and will be followed by a short Seasons Resorts General Manger, for inviting the (808) 565-7177 • [email protected] • www.LanaiCHC.org social immediately afterwards. Chamber members Chamber members to NobuLanai’s pre-opening P.O. Box 631500 • Lana‘i City, Hawai‘i 96763 will be advised of the presentation’s details via an dinners in December. We wish all of our members a A Non-Profi t Charitable, Museum, Research and Educati onal Organizati on email in early February. very successful year in 2013! Page 20 • Lanai Today • JANUARY 15, 2013 Mahzani Mokhtar A round Town - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony S aturday, December 1, 2012 All photos by Alberta de Jetley A baby’s first Christmas is always a special time! The Lanai Commu- nity Association’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is an event families with children of all ages can enjoy together. Although we did not have enough room to print all of the photos taken at this event, beginning in February, Lanai Today readers will be able to view our photos at our upcoming website. Gretchen Rendon and Jayden Ace Leslie Alcantara with Zoey (8/30/12) and Archer Dreyson (1/5/12) and Aiza Alcantara Yagin (9/11/12) with Santa Liliana and Farida (2/11/12) Kamal Jessica and Zidane (6/7/12) Saber Gina Alonzo and grandchild Tiare (9/6/12) Sarona Oi and Sivanila Seiuli (1/17/12) Trisha Lamay and Absher Kahananui Cy Inigo (1/12/2010) and Ruby Quindiagan Andi (9/17/10) and mom Ferlyn Agtarap Shyra Mae (2/10/12) and Mirasol Dulay (9/20/12) and grandmother Adelina Duclayan Aljace (8/3/11) with his family: mom Nora, Hauola Moala (10/19/11) and Elaine and aunt, Queenie. Standing in front are Ava Mirafuentes-Fernandez (6/26/2011) Noelani (4/30/12) and Elizabeth Jackson Maualaivao Queences, Alanna and Hershey Lei. and Raina Mirafuentes Tytan Llewellyn Kip-Diestra Kaila Tolenoa, Malia Kuuipo George, Ryan Tolenoa Kayla Raqueno (1/5/12) and grandmoth- (2/23/12) and Raschelle Kipi- (9/4/11) and Mary George Lia Noda and Remima Lipan er Letty Ilustrado Diestra "Around Town" is proudly sponsored by Castle & Cooke Properties, LLC