IS BUGG • D AH “E Ala Na Moku Kai Liloloa” S F W R In This Issue: E E E N ! 24th Annual World Fireknife E • Championship R S Page 4 O I N H C 5th Annual North Shore S E Ocean Fest H 1 Page 11 T 9 R 7 O 69th Annual Veterans Memorial 0 N Day Program Page 12 NORTH SHORE NEWS May 11, 2016 VOLUME 33, NUMBER 10 Saving Wahiawa General Hospital Today, Gives Communities Hope for Tomorrow By Representative Marcus R. Oshiro We all know that it takes a vil- Indeed, it was raw political pres- community must also change as lage to raise a child, but now we sure of the North Shore, Wahia- well. If we both change, we can all know that it takes a commu- wa, and Central Oahu residents seize the opportunities this day nity to save a hospital. Sincerely, that compelled the Legislature to affords and those in the days to without the 10,000 plus testimo- fund $2.5 million to save our hos- come. nials and statements of support, pital. Moving forward, we must re- wearing of T-shirts, visiting legis- But, it is only a one-time solu- main engaged to ensure that any lators, emails and phone calls, not tion and Wahiawa General Hos- partnerships with health care pro- one dime would have been given pital must change to stay in busi- viders like a Queen’s, Hawaii Pa- since it was not on anyone’s radar. ness. And, we too, honestly as a Continued on page 2 PROUDLY PUBLISHED IN Permit No. 1479 No. Permit Hale‘iwa, Hawai‘i Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. Home of STANDARD Hale‘iwa, HI 96712 HI Hale‘iwa, North Shore PRE-SORTED 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 210 Suite Hwy., Kamehameha 66-437 Food Bank Page 2 www.northshorenews.com May 11, 2016 Continued from page 1 Certainly, a business model for 21st century medi- cific Health, Kaiser, the State of Hawaii, or Mainland cine and research, partnering opportunities, and or International groups, keep the health care inter- increased land values together project a sustainable est of our communities paramount. At a minimum, income stream. I would insist that the Emergency Room, Geriatric But, without community engagement, Wahi- Behavioral Health Unit, and Skilled Nursing Facility awa General Hospital could lose this opportunity. remain in Wahiawa. Partnering with Kahuku Medi- Why? The stipulations for getting the 28 acres from cal Center, Kahuku Health Center, and Wahiawa Castle and Cooke requires Wahiawa General Hospi- Center for Community Health should be explored. tal meeting specific benchmarks over the next two Furthermore, expanding Wahiawa General Hos- years. The clock is ticking down. Without timely pital’s services to Koa Ridge, about 7 miles away, and periodic sharing of information, even the best across from Tony Honda and Costco, gives us a laid plans fail. Community engagement is essential “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to have a modern to success. health care center that is sustainable. It simply costs In upcoming months, I will be hosting com- less to build a new facility than to re-build in Wa- munity meetings to further our understanding of hiawa Town. Doctors are also more likely to invest the importance of Wahiawa General Hospital today in a location serving a mixed insured population. and tomorrow. Let us all desire and plan for having Over 1,100 medical jobs are anticipated. It is acces- a 21st Century healthcare future for ourselves, our sible to all Oahu via the H-1, H-2, and H-3. The 28 children, and our North Shore and Central Oahu acres from Castle and Cooke makes this possible. communities.Mahalo. Additionally, the Oahu General Plan pushes population growth to Central and West Oahu so we can “Keep The Country, COUNTRY”. And, Transit North Shore News - Next Issue Oriented Development means more families along the rail line. Like it or not, our courts have ruled, Congratulations Graduates! and projected demographic trends, forecasts our Publication Date: May 25, 2016 destiny. 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Open Mic Night 3rd Friday of every month! for great deals and Hukilau Marketplace COME ON DOWN to the family fun. We’re a unique gathering place filled with wholesome entertainment, island shopping, and dining experiences reminiscent of historic Laie town. Visit HukilauMarketplace.com/events. A new North Shore shopping & dining experience. FREE parking. FREE wi-fi. Closed Sundays. (808) 293-3333 24th Annual World Fireknife Championships Ignites the Polynesian Cultural Center, May 12-14 WHAT: We Are Samoa Festival Saturday, May 14, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Pacific The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) presents Theater Hawaii’s largest Samoan cultural event and a pre- eminent showcase of Samoa’s traditions, the We Are WHERE: Samoa Festival. Highlighting this festival is the 24th Polynesian Cultural Center Annual World Fireknife Championships and High 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, Hawaii School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival. ADMISSION: WHEN: May 12-14 Tickets to the first two nights of competition for 24th Annual World Fireknife Championships the World Fireknife Championships, May 12-13, are Thursday, May 12, 7:45 p.m. – Hale Aloha $10 for adults, $6 for keiki (ages 5-11). Junior/Intermediate Division (ages 6–11/12–17): Kamaaina Annual Pass holders and full-day general Preliminary Rounds admission ticket holders receive free admission for Senior Division (ages 18+): Preliminary Rounds the first two nights of the World Fireknife Champi- Friday, May 13, 7:45 p.m. – Hale Aloha onships, as well as the High School Samoan Cultural Junior/Intermediate Division: Finals Arts Festival. Senior Division: Semi-Finals Tickets for the Senior Division Finals of the World Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. – Pacific Theater Fireknife Championships on May 14 during intermis- Senior Division Finals and Crowning sion of the evening show, Ha: Breath of Life, start at Three finalists will compete during the intermission of $19.95 for kamaaina and $49.95 for regular guests. the evening show, Ha: Breath of Life. The champion The ticket cost includes admission to the evening will be announced at the conclusion of the evening show. show at 9:00 p.m. For more information, call the box office at (800) High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival 367-7060 or visit www.polynesia.com. In Hawaii, call (808) 293-3333. May 11, 2016 www.northshorenews.com Page 5 cilities resources to improve.” Council Chair We must do all we can to preserve the Zoo. Gen- erations of Hawaii residents, myself included, have Ernie Martin enjoyed trips to the Honolulu Zoo. Children who visit our zoo learn about the natural world and most Serving You in District 2 importantly, respect for living creatures. Bill 30 and the charter amendment would ensure the Zoo’s financial stability as well as sustainability, so that Bill 30 Would Provide Steady Funding Source both locals and visitors can enjoy the Zoo for a long For Honolulu City Zoo time to come. The Honolulu Zoo is one of Oahu’s most be- loved attractions for both visitors and kama‘aina. The 42-acre zoo is home to about 900 animals and hosts upwards of 700,000 visitors each year. People of all ages and walks of life enjoy its various exhib- its, which include a Bird Sanctuary, Tropical Forest, African Savanna, Pacific Islands exhibit, and the Keiki Zoo. As with most public facilities, the aging Zoo and its facilities are in constant need of upkeep. Doing so has been a problem due largely to bud- get cuts,staff shortages and empty or broken animal exhibits. There has also been a revolving door of leadership involving directors at the Zoo, the City’s Department of Enterprise Services which oversees Zoo operations, and the non-profit Honolulu Zoo Society which supports the Zoo and its programs. In March, a team from the Association of Zoos Council Chair Martin at a tree planting to improve the Chil- and Aquariums (AZA) denied the Zoo accredita- dren’s Discovery Forest exhibit at the Zoo. tion, citing an inadequate and inconsistent fund- ing source.