Location: Maili
Date: 6.30.08
Name: Village of Maili (formerly Voice of America)
Click here to read the report.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Wai`anae Elem. Teacher Needs Your Aloha
From: Kassel Leona
Subject: Please consider making a difference in the lives of Wai`anae Elementary School's incredible students!
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:19 PM
Aloha Wai`anae Community Members,
I am a 5th and 6th grade math teacher at Wai`anae Elementary School. Although many of the students I work with have failed to meet state standards in the past, they have immense potential and are capable of achieving. Fortunately, I have the privilege of working with the same amazing students next year as sixth graders and will have another opportunity to help these students learn several years of material in just one.
While visiting Kapolei Middle School, I found an incredible math program that would enable me to more adequately meet the needs of each of my students. The average sixth grade classroom spans 9 years of proficiency and I will be better equipped to teach each of my students at their levels with the assistance of this program (Accelerated Math). Accelerated Math is a research-based program that has been shown to help students meet standards and develop greater proficiency of mathematical concepts. I need your help to bring this program to my classroom.
I have written an ambitious grant (url below) and individuals or businesses can donate. I am confident that there are innumerable individuals out there eager to help our local keiki and believe in the power of community members working collaboratively. Generous individuals throughout the country have already donated $654! Every bit helps, so even if you have $5 dollars to spare please consider donating!
Please help students in need by clicking on the link above! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the donors receive photographs, student thank-you notes, and a teacher letter for the project they choose to sponsor.
Remember, the future of Hawai`i depends on the condition of its children. People like you who generously support our children are working toward a brighter future.
Mahalo!
Leona Kassel
5th/6th Grade TeacherWai`anae Elementary School
leonakassel@hotmail.com
Subject: Please consider making a difference in the lives of Wai`anae Elementary School's incredible students!
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:19 PM
Aloha Wai`anae Community Members,
I am a 5th and 6th grade math teacher at Wai`anae Elementary School. Although many of the students I work with have failed to meet state standards in the past, they have immense potential and are capable of achieving. Fortunately, I have the privilege of working with the same amazing students next year as sixth graders and will have another opportunity to help these students learn several years of material in just one.
While visiting Kapolei Middle School, I found an incredible math program that would enable me to more adequately meet the needs of each of my students. The average sixth grade classroom spans 9 years of proficiency and I will be better equipped to teach each of my students at their levels with the assistance of this program (Accelerated Math). Accelerated Math is a research-based program that has been shown to help students meet standards and develop greater proficiency of mathematical concepts. I need your help to bring this program to my classroom.
I have written an ambitious grant (url below) and individuals or businesses can donate. I am confident that there are innumerable individuals out there eager to help our local keiki and believe in the power of community members working collaboratively. Generous individuals throughout the country have already donated $654! Every bit helps, so even if you have $5 dollars to spare please consider donating!
Please help students in need by clicking on the link above! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the donors receive photographs, student thank-you notes, and a teacher letter for the project they choose to sponsor.
Remember, the future of Hawai`i depends on the condition of its children. People like you who generously support our children are working toward a brighter future.
Mahalo!
Leona Kassel
5th/6th Grade TeacherWai`anae Elementary School
leonakassel@hotmail.com
Friday, July 11, 2008
Makaha Parking Law Controversy
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Some Makaha Residents Petition Against Parking Law While Others Say Law Should Be Enforced. To read the news release, click here.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Makaha Fashion Boutique Joins Host of Other Successful Locally Owned Businesses at Makaha Marketplace
Pictured: Makaha Fashion Boutique is open Mon-Sat. from 10am-6pm, at Makaha Marketplace. Kari (left) and Ursula (right) Robles will be happy to help you. [Click on image for full-sized view]Makaha Fashion Boutique is the latest in the line of locally owned and inspired shops opening at Makaha Marketplace. Its day-long grand opening was held on July 16, and enjoyed by an enthusiastic crowd.
"Makaha Fashion Boutique provides affordable fashions for the whole family," explained owner Ursula Robles, a native Hawaiian long time Wai`anae resident. "We want to give Wai`anae residents a closer option for shopping than Waikele, Pearlridge, or Ala Moana."
The Boutique will feature high-end casual resort wear from a variety of brand names, in sizes 2T to 3X. Sales will be cash only, and no bills over $20 will be accepted.
“The Boutique will also be selling electronics, such as MP3 players and IPods,” Robles added. “Prices will be below retail, with nothing over $30.”
The Boutique will feature high-end casual resort wear from a variety of brand names, in sizes 2T to 3X. Sales will be cash only, and no bills over $20 will be accepted.
“The Boutique will also be selling electronics, such as MP3 players and IPods,” Robles added. “Prices will be below retail, with nothing over $30.”
"It's exciting to see the old "Cornet" building being filled with locally owned businesses that give Wai`anae residents places to get what they need and avoid the high cost of gas," said Rep. Maile Shimabukuro (D-45th).
Makaha Fashion Boutique joins a host of other successful local businesses at Makaha Marketplace, including:
-- Makaha Studios. Video production company started by Wai`anae High School's Searider Productions.
-- Keaulana's Surf Shop. Surf boards, repair, clothing, supplies; owned and operated by Makaha's first family of surfing.
-- Paradise Isle Visitor Center. Kayak, fishing, souvenir, beachwear shop, to be owned and operated by long time westside waterman Walter Ana.
-- Cyberwest. Internet cafe, video games, computer repair and setup for personal or professional use. Snacks too!
-- Makaha Chop Suey. Specializing in homemade roast pork; open 7 days a week.
-- Treasure Box Charities. Thrift store with a conscious that donates a percentage of its earnings to charity. Open M-F 9:30a-5:30p, Sat. until 2:30p.
-- Affordable Fitness. Fully equipped gym.
--Leeward Martial Arts. Martial arts instruction for keiki and adults by instructor Sean Harflinger.
-- GotVoice. Technology allowing phone voicemail to be stored online, and mass calls to be made via computer, owned and operated by Makaha resident Martin Dunsmuir.
-- WashSpot. Convenient and affordable laundry center open from 6am-10pm daily with drop-off service available.
-- Captain Bruce Scuba. Offers scuba excursions from Waianae Harbor.
-- K. Kim Contracting. Owned and operated by Keone Kim, long time Waianae resident.
-- Dr. Tammie A. Kim, PhD. Psychologist offering mental health services to the Waianae community (new patients by referral).
-- Team Real Estate. Property management and real estate services managed by Wai`anae resident Brenda Holbron.
--YCS Corporation. Operates the successful A+ educational programs.
-- Hawaii Retail Services LLC. Fast growing service provider to major retail stores in all the islands and a major new employer in Waianae; includes retail service projects and facility management in Hawaii, Guam and the Continental USA. Visit http://www.hiretailservices.com/ for complete details.
-- The Voice of the Believers Christian Church.
-- The Remnant Church.
Makaha Marketplace is also home to non profits and government agencies such as Steps for Independence, Hina Mauka, The Institute for Family Enrichment, Alaka’i Na Ke’iki, State Mental Health Clinic and the Clubhouse, all of whom service the Waianae community.
Further, Makaha Marketplace owner Lucky Cole has supported non profits such as the Hawaii Christian Coalition of Churches (HCCC) by providing storage space for supplies for HCCC's long anticipated transitional and low income housing project, Kahikolu Ohana Hale O Wai`anae. Cole also opens his doors to community groups such as the Makaha Ahupua`a and Makaha Hawaiian Civic Club, both of whom hold meetings at the Marketplace.
"Makaha Marketplace holds great hope for the future of entrepeneurialism on the Waianae Coast," Shimabukuro said. "The Marketplace, combined with other exciting developments, like the new Farmer's Market that's held twice a month at Makaha Resort, are making excellent progress toward "buying local" and our community’s self-sustainability."
Makaha Fashion Boutique is located at the Makaha Marketplace (87-1170 Farrington Hwy.), and is open Mon-Sat. from 10am-6pm. For more information, call 589-7315.
Discuss Native Hawaiian Programs with Legislators
Local Legislators-Coming to Your Community to Discuss Native Hawaiian Programs
Aloha All (sorry for the duplicates),
Received this in a printed e-mail...from CNHA's Resource Corner (July 6, 2008)-released 6/13/08
Who: Legislators from the Native Hawaiian Caucus and the National Conference of State Legislatures
What: Hosting community meetings to garner input on Native Hawaiian programs
When: OAHU MEETINGS
Kapolei July 7th-Monday (5:30pm) Location to be Announced
Nanakuli July 8th-Tuesday (6pm) Ka Waihona o ka Na'auao School Cafeteria
Waianae July 9th-Wednesday (6pm) Waianae Intermediate School Cafeteria
Papakolea July 10th-Thursday (6pm) Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School Cafeteria
Waimanalo July 11th-Friday (6pm) Waimanalo Public Library
check out www.hawaiiancouncil.org for more information
Sorry for the late notice....
Barbie
Barbie Lei Burgess [barbie@wccmhc.org]
Mon 7/7/2008 6:19 PM
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Letter to the Governor re Plans to Veto Bills
This is a copy of Representative Shimabukuro's letter to Governor Lingle re the governor's plan to veto bills that the representative from Wai`anae feels are vitally important to the interests of residents in her district as well as the rest of Hawai`i. To read the letter, click on the image above or click here.
Envision Hawai'i 4th Annual Conference - July 12
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Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Pau Hana to follow
Where: UHM Campus Center
Online registration: click here
Extended registration deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Theme: Turn Your Passion into Action!
Envision Hawai'i's fourth annual conference focuses on transforming passions into actionable programs and initiatives. In addition to developing valuable skills tailored towards public servants, participants will engage in a unique and collaborative forum to explore ideas and issues brought to the table. Organizers hope connections forged at the conference will bring about changes participants seek and that Envision Hawai'i will continue to strengthen and mobilize the community for the good of our island home. Click here for more.
Federal Benefits at Your Fingertips
From: jacqueline.baker-martin@gsa.gov [mailto:jacqueline.baker-martin@gsa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:31 AM
Subject: Federal Benefits at your Fingertips
We can help you help your constituents. GSA’s Office of Citizen Services is a trusted one-stop source for information about government programs and services. We have information on topics such as money management, scams, federal benefits, identity theft, government auctions, health, housing, and jobs. And we offer this information through a variety of channels: online, toll-free telephone; and through printed publications from our Pueblo , Colorado distribution facility.
Here’s an overview of our products and how you can use them to benefit your constituents:
On-line
USA.gov, the official portal of the U.S. government is a treasure trove of information for your constituents, linking to 50 million federal, state, and local government web pages. Do your staff and your constituents a favor, and link to USA.gov from your website. Another useful site is GobiernoUSA.gov, the Spanish language official portal of the US Government. Also check out kids.gov, a portal to all kid-friendly government websites.
Phone
The National Contact Center answers phone calls and emails from the public about Federal agencies, programs, and services. Your staff and your constituents can contact us in English or Spanish by calling toll-free 1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET to speak with an agent. They can also get online help at answers.usa.gov by searching the online database or using our “live help – web chat” feature.
Print Publications
For years, consumers have written to Pueblo , Colorado 81009 for timely, practical information they trust. Constituents can also use pueblo.gsa.gov to order, read, or print out publications listed in our Consumer Information Catalog. You can order bulk quantities of the Consumer Information Catalog by calling 1-888-8 PUEBLO (1-888- 878-3256). Our most popular publication is the free Consumer Action Handbook, available in print or online in English at ConsumerAction.gov, and in Spanish at Consumidor.gov.
Email Newsletters
Your staff and your constituents can visit our free Government e-newsletter subscription page and sign up for information from specific agencies or on the topics that most interest you. If you would like to be notified of changes to our websites you can subscribe to our RSS feeds or view our library of RSS feeds from across the government. You can also sign up to receive our ready-to-go consumer articles. These provide terrific content for your mailings to constituents.
We encourage you to check us out and to use our helpful products and services!
Best Regards,
Martha A. Dorris
Deputy Associate Administrator
Office of Citizen Services and Communications, GSA
w: (202) 501-0225
c: (202) 253-9189
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:31 AM
Subject: Federal Benefits at your Fingertips
We can help you help your constituents. GSA’s Office of Citizen Services is a trusted one-stop source for information about government programs and services. We have information on topics such as money management, scams, federal benefits, identity theft, government auctions, health, housing, and jobs. And we offer this information through a variety of channels: online, toll-free telephone; and through printed publications from our Pueblo , Colorado distribution facility.
Here’s an overview of our products and how you can use them to benefit your constituents:
On-line
USA.gov, the official portal of the U.S. government is a treasure trove of information for your constituents, linking to 50 million federal, state, and local government web pages. Do your staff and your constituents a favor, and link to USA.gov from your website. Another useful site is GobiernoUSA.gov, the Spanish language official portal of the US Government. Also check out kids.gov, a portal to all kid-friendly government websites.
Phone
The National Contact Center answers phone calls and emails from the public about Federal agencies, programs, and services. Your staff and your constituents can contact us in English or Spanish by calling toll-free 1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET to speak with an agent. They can also get online help at answers.usa.gov by searching the online database or using our “live help – web chat” feature.
Print Publications
For years, consumers have written to Pueblo , Colorado 81009 for timely, practical information they trust. Constituents can also use pueblo.gsa.gov to order, read, or print out publications listed in our Consumer Information Catalog. You can order bulk quantities of the Consumer Information Catalog by calling 1-888-8 PUEBLO (1-888- 878-3256). Our most popular publication is the free Consumer Action Handbook, available in print or online in English at ConsumerAction.gov, and in Spanish at Consumidor.gov.
Email Newsletters
Your staff and your constituents can visit our free Government e-newsletter subscription page and sign up for information from specific agencies or on the topics that most interest you. If you would like to be notified of changes to our websites you can subscribe to our RSS feeds or view our library of RSS feeds from across the government. You can also sign up to receive our ready-to-go consumer articles. These provide terrific content for your mailings to constituents.
We encourage you to check us out and to use our helpful products and services!
Best Regards,
Martha A. Dorris
Deputy Associate Administrator
Office of Citizen Services and Communications, GSA
w: (202) 501-0225
c: (202) 253-9189
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LCC-Wai`anae Newsletter - July 2008
The Leeward Community College - Wai`anae newsletter for July 2008 -- click here.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Wai`anae Students Interning at HECO
Excerpts from Honolulu Advertiser story by Janeen Loose, Monday, June 30, 2008:
Four students from the Leeward community are gaining hands-on experience in the electric utility industry through summer internships at Hawaiian Electric Company. Mentored by experienced Hawaiian Electric employees, the students are working in a variety of areas including safety and security, power line maintenance, and support services.
Mikey Phomtavong and Rome Werner, both seniors at Waianae High & Intermediate School, were partnered with Journeyman Lineman Alden Almeida of the Construction and Maintenance division at the Koolau Baseyard. The students performed tasks in support of overhead and underground line crews, learning about the science and engineering of electricity. “These two young men have a lot of varied interests and dreams for their future,” said Kanai Kauhane, Construction & Maintenance Training Supervisor. “We provided them with an inside look into the electric industry, and encouraged them to learn what aspects of the job fit their interests and talents.”
Four students from the Leeward community are gaining hands-on experience in the electric utility industry through summer internships at Hawaiian Electric Company. Mentored by experienced Hawaiian Electric employees, the students are working in a variety of areas including safety and security, power line maintenance, and support services.
Mikey Phomtavong and Rome Werner, both seniors at Waianae High & Intermediate School, were partnered with Journeyman Lineman Alden Almeida of the Construction and Maintenance division at the Koolau Baseyard. The students performed tasks in support of overhead and underground line crews, learning about the science and engineering of electricity. “These two young men have a lot of varied interests and dreams for their future,” said Kanai Kauhane, Construction & Maintenance Training Supervisor. “We provided them with an inside look into the electric industry, and encouraged them to learn what aspects of the job fit their interests and talents.”
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