IS BUGG “E Ala Na Moku Kai Liloloa” • D AH S F W R E E N E! Haleiwa Flower Shop E • R Retires S O I N H C see page 17 S E H 1 T 9 R 7 O 0 N NORTH SHORE NEWS December 12, 2012 VOLUME 29, NUMBER 24 Turtle Bay Resort Shares Draft SEIS After hundreds of meetings ment approvals for up to 3,500 pact findings and solutions, as with North Shore stakeholders units, including five hotel sites. well as the resort’s commitment and residents, Turtle Bay Resort Today’s owners have voluntarily to continued responsible steward- published its Draft Supplemental reduced this to only 1,375 units, ship. Environmental Impact Statement with only two new hotels, scal- A 45-day public comment on Nov. 23. ing back more than 60 percent period follows publication of the The 1,635-page document de- of density and preserving over Draft SEIS. However, because Tur- tails the resort’s commitment to 75 percent of their total land for tle Bay Resort wants to receive as a balanced approach to develop- open space. many comments as possible, the ment and the reports of respected Within this issue of the North comment period was voluntarily third party experts. In 1986, the Shore News, an insert details extended to Jan. 18. See the insert previous owners received govern- many of the document’s key im- for more detailed information. PROUDLY PUBLISHED IN Permit No. 1479 No. Permit Hale‘iwa, Hawai‘i Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. The Surfing STANDARD Hale‘iwa, HI 96712 HI Hale‘iwa, PRE-SORTED 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 210 Suite Hwy., Kamehameha 66-437 Capital of the World! Page 2 www.northshorenews.com December 12, 2012 December 12, 2012 www.northshorenews.com Page 3 TUR TLE BAY’S & SURFER, THE BAR’S LINE UP >> HIGHLIGHTS Visit us online for UPCOMING EVENTS complete event listings. December 12 > Talk Story Series ftg. Gerry Lopez Hosted by Jodi Wilmott Surfer, The Bar | Doors open at 6p | Talk Story at 8p | $5 donation December 13 > Todd Hannigan Live Tickets available at www.bampproject.com and Local Motion Stores Surfer, The Bar | Show at 8p | Tickets: $15 (GA) $30 (VIP) December 14 > Pipe Masters Blowout Come party with the Bikini Models from San Lorenzo and the sexy Hula Dance Crew with the chance to win an autographed surfboard from Mikala Jones and other prizes from REEF Surfer, The Bar | Party at 9p | $10 December 17 > Hawaiian Music Mondays With Erin Smith Surfer, The Bar | Show 7-10p | No Cover | All ages December 21 > House of Marley Party Dancehall selections by Positive Regime Sound Surfer, The Bar | Party at 9p | $10 December 22 > John Cruz Live Surfer, The Bar | Show at 9p | $15 December 31 > 2013 New Year’s Eve Party with ParadiseXs Masters of Power Funk, Rock and Classic. With music that’ll bring you back — to your roots, to good times to good memories. Bring the New Year in with style and a heavy dose of ParadiseXs! Doors at 6pm | Party at 9pm | Champagne Toast | Party Favors $25 tickets available at the door or at SurferTheBar.com THE NORTH SHORE’S NFL FOOTBALL HEADQUARTERS >> Watch your team on the Monster Screen! Doors Open at 9a for Football Games. THE HOLIDAYS This Christmas celebrate the holiday at 21 Degrees North with a decadent 3-Course menu with wine pairings or at Leonardo's with a sensational buffet menu featuring Prime Rib, Roast Turkey, Misoyaki Butterfish along with carefully selected sides. Visit turtlebayresort.com to see complete Holiday menus from Leonardo’s, 21 Degrees, Lei Lei’s, and Ola’s for Christmas and New Years Eve! turtlebayresort.com surferthebar.com Page 4 www.northshorenews.com December 12, 2012 SAntA gEtS: miLK & COOKiES yOu gEt: SHOW & FrEE BuFFEt Eat, drink and be entertained. - See “HA: Breath of Life” for $25 and enjoy a free island-style buffet. For reservations, call 293-3333 or visit PCCKamaaina.com. - - $25 “HA” Evening Show KAmA‘AinA HOLiDAy SPECiAL With Free Buffet Dinner polynesia.com Limited time offer. Some restrictions apply. Must have valid Hawaii ID. Closed on Sundays. December 12, 2012 www.northshorenews.com Page 5 Direct From Donovan State Senator Donovan Dela Cruz I would like to take this moment to send seasons School's out? Head to camp! greetings and happy holidays to all North Shore res- idents that I was honored to represent. Due to the Dear Parents, reapportionment, the boundaries have changed and School winter break is coming up and I’m sure Senator Hee is now your senator. I know you will be you are looking for options for your children during well represented by him. Although the North Shore the vacation. Here at YMCA Camp Erdman we are may not be in my district, I work in the best inter- offering the following camps: ests of all the people of this state. Winter Break I – December 16th to 21st It was a pleasure getting to meet many new Winter Break II – December 26th to 31st residents during the last two years. Residents of the If your child can't join us for a whole week of camp North Shore take an active part in their commu- then bring them to our New Years Reunion Dance nity’s welfare and were diligent in expressing any (Friday December 28th). It will be a great chance for needs or concerns regarding their community. It is them to meet up with some of their friends from the due to this interest and dedication that the North summer. Shore has been preserved as a charming rural com- We have scholarships available for these programs munity, one of the few remaining on this island. so if you need assistance we are here to help. Hawaii is a special place for me, it is my home, Check out our website – www.CampErdman.net and I hope to make it possible for everyone to call or call (808) 637-4615 for more information. Hawaii home without having to look elsewhere for We look forward to seeing you and your children opportunities. In the upcoming session of the leg- soon, islature, as Chair of the Committee on Economic The Camp Erdman Team. Development and Housing, I hope to work on mea- sures that enhance economic development and housing. We need to reduce homelessness and cre- ate more jobs. While we may not have all the an- swers, we can certainly work toward addressing the issue by working on possible solutions. I anticipate that we will be faced by issues that will challenge us and we need to do our best to make the tough and sometimes unpopular decisions, but decisions have to be made. I am looking forward to the new session and new accomplishments. May the joys and blessings of Christmas be with you and yours. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Page 6 www.northshorenews.com December 12, 2012 Hike with the Friends of Kaena Please join us for a hike along the coastline of Kaena from the Mokuleia/ Waialua side. Enjoy beautiful ocean and mountain views, indigenous plants, and sightings of Albatross and Whales. Hiking Date: January 5, 2013 For more information and/or sign up, please contact Friends of Kaena at [email protected]. TO ALL OUR FRIENDS: Greetings OF THE SEASON! Show you really care . give GIFT CERTIFICATES from Kua ‘Aina Sandwich, Home of the World’s Best Hamburger, since 1975. The Royal Hawaiian Band HALE‘IWA CHRISTMAS Sunday, January 6, 2013 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PARADE! Waialua Bandstand Friday in the park December 14, 2012 Begins at 6 p.m. The Royal Hawaiian Band loves coming to play for our community. from Weed Circle to Please put this event on your calendars Hale‘iwa Beach Park and come join us. Sponsored by North Shore For more information: Chamber of Commerce waialuabandstand.com To participate contact the Chamber at 637-4558 December 12, 2012 www.northshorenews.com Page 7 yard. Designed by City employees from the various Council Chair departments, the many award-wining trees are spec- tacular and decked out with ornaments inspired by the underwater adventure theme. Ernie Martin The festive display is sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu and the Friends of Hono- Serving You in District 2 lulu City Lights. The event draws thousands to the downtown/civic center each year. There is also a If you have not yet seen the Christmas decora- Holiday wreath exhibit in the Lane Gallery located tions at City Hall, I urge you to make the trip to on the Diamond Head end of the Honolulu Hale town and enjoy the truly awesome display guar- ground floor. Residents and visitors are welcome anteed to get you in the spirit of the season! Every to enjoy the tree exhibit, the lighted outdoor holi- three years, new ornaments are created to dress the day displays and the City Christmas tree from Dec. grand Holiday tree on the lawn of Honolulu Hale. 1 through New Year’s Day. Honolulu City Lights’ The ocean-themed decorations on display this year sponsors have also set up several free special nights were inspired by a snorkeling Santa also featured in during the month-long celebration: the Honolulu City Lights signature tree ornament. • Dec. 14: Special Night showcasing Hanauma Visitors to the display can enjoy many other deco- Bay, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., located under a tent on the rations on the grounds of City Hall and inside Ho- Ewa side of the Mission Memorial Auditorium, with nolulu Hale featuring this year’s theme of “Santa’s keiki games and educational activities.