The High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui The High Street Journal Issue 01 January 2013 January 2013 An Official Publication of the County of Maui Mayor Arakawa greets new Council Chair Gladys Baisa Maui Council REMEMBERING Sen. Daniel Inouye Under New SOUTH MAUI Leadership 4th Friday Town Party KUPAIANAHA Blessings of Life CALENDAR of County Events page 1 The High Street Journal The High Street Journal Rob Parsons An Official Publication of the County of Maui An Official Publication of the County of Maui John Buck January 2013 Issue 01 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 2013 Issue 01 January 2013 Inauguration Held for 2013-2015 Council term it Zulueta K hitney and W 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 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.