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GET “WEBSCLUSIVE” NEWS: For Videos, More Photos, and Exclusive Stories, see www.eastoahusun.comwww.eastoahusun.comyour community newspaperseptember 9, 2010 vol. 24, no. 17InsideOHANA3Helping a Swimmer inNeedSCHOOLS5What makes Hawaii Kai agreat place to live?7Event listings for September 9th - September 22nd.10-DAY FORECAST7East Oahu specific, sun,surf and weather.NEW FOR SEPTEMBERnemu*nemu page 6photo by HAWKINS BIGGINSCOMMUNITY CALENDARFrom left to right:Oahu Club employee, Mardi LaPrade, Chris Kramer, Alyssa Miller, Jim Dittmar, Donna Wong, Sergio Vasquez, Elizabeth Reilly,Muriel Seto, Garry E. Weller, Tai Hong, Dyanna Okazaki & son Rainer, and Rich Turban.Hawaii Kai Hui sponsors clean up event for Oahu Club Wetland GroupCougar Pride Backat Kaiser HighBy Lori ArizumiKaiser High School’s PTSAand the school’s administrators have launched the secondyear of a campaign to raisefunds to deal with budget cutsimpacting the east Honolulupublic school as well as continued education initiativesstarted two years ago.“We weathered the furloughFridays last year but we stillface a tight budget situation,”said John Sosa, Kaiser principal. “The Cougar Pride program is a reminder that theongoing funding climate is notthe fault of our students andthey deserve the best educational experience we can provide.”The 28,000 raised during the recession-driven 2009school year helped purchase61 laser printers. The FriendsSee KAISER, Page 6Board of Water Supply StillConsidering Community SiteBy L. Kae GranielAt the previous Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board (HKNB) meeting,it was confirmed that the road improvement in the park was not doneby the Board of Water Supply (BWS),it is a Parks and Recreation project.Moani Wright, the attending representative from the BWS did confirm,Mayoral Debate: Canidates Discuss Issues at Hahaione Elementary Schoolestablished in 1987See Story on Page 2however, that they have hired a consultant, Pacific Architects Inc., to assess the feasibility of the Koko Headcommunity location.The HKNB can’t understand whythe BWS is spending so much moneyunnecessarily on evaluating a sitethat has so many issues. First, thereis a tsunami inundation zone changeSee WATER, Page 3Page 4locally owned and distributed throughout east honolulu
East Oahu Sun SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 Page 2Hawaii Kai HuiSponsors CleanUp Event forOahu Club Wetland GroupBy Hawkins BigginsOn Saturday September 4th, LivableHawaii Kai Hui sponsored a clean upevent for the Oahu Club Wetland groupat the Oahu Club wetlands. Some 15 volunteers cleaned up the perimeter area ofthe pond and wetland where the Hawaiian endangered species the ‘Alae’Ula orHawaiian Moorhen lives.The National Resource ConservationService (NRCS) is going to help guidethis group to institute a conservationplan to help ensure the survival of theendangered bird species, the HawaiianMoorhen.This is just one step in the continuedefforts to restore the area to its naturalhabitat; including relocating the destructive and invasive alien predators,like the Red Slider turtles and Mongooseas well as replacing the California Bulrush plant with the indigenous Hawaiian species, the Makai.Surprisingly, the Hawaiian Moorhenchoose the wetland at the Oahu Club,located in the middle of a residentialarea, as its nesting ground. Accordingto Gary E. Weller, a Director of LivableHawaii Kai Hui and a member of theHawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, “Thiswetland is the only place between PearlHarbor and the West side of Oahu wherethe birds are nesting.” Oahu Club member Mardi LaPrade noticed the bird andbecame passionate about the preserva-Next Issue: September 23, 2010Advertising Deadline: September 16, 2010Editorial Deadline: September 17, 2010Circulation: 15,000Published by: East Oahu Sun,P.O. Box 25130, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825Phone: (808) 395-5006 FAX: (808) 395-1998info@eastoahusun.com www.eastoahusun.comtion of the wetland and the endangeredspecies that inhabits it.LaPrade excitedly shared with me herrecent experience of watching a newlyhatched young chick being taught by itsparents how to find food in the wetland.The chick’s parents swam on either sideof it every day on their way to searchfor food in the ‘Ae’Ae (water hyacinth).The favorite food of the Moorhen is themollusk (a small snail), along with water insects and plants. LaPrade watchedthis process for weeks, until eventuallythe parents moved further and furtheraway until the chick had learned to findits own way to the ‘Ae’Ae to feed itself.Having watched this process, LaPradebecame more convinced of this bird’ssurvival given the right environment.This Saturday morning group was focused on cleaning up the coconut treeslining the wetland. One of the volunteers was Sergio Vasquez. Sergio is theowner of Tropical Tree Services Inc. Hebrought his crew and equipment alongto help. Sergio’s workers climbed up thetrees and cut off the dead branches andcoconuts. Other volunteers then sortedthe debris into different piles. Some coconuts and fronds were shredded forcomposting, others were saved in orderto be eaten or drunk. The dead palmfronds were removed as part of the planto eradicate predators of the endangeredbirds. Mongooses are especially worrisome, as they often make their homes indead palm fronds. When asked why Sergio found this cause worthy to donate histime, men and equipment to, he replied,“It is important to take care of our land,especially the last wetland in this area.”He is planning to return for another fewdays of work to finish up this stage of theproject. Among the volunteers helpingwith this project, were a group of dedicated volunteers from the military. Theychoose noteworthy causes to help theenvironment and donate their time andmanpower to, and they pledged to helpagain in October.Jim Dittmar, another volunteer andenvironmental consultant for LivableHawaii Kai Hui, had brought along anative Hawaiian plant, the Makai. Thegroup was planning on planting it as asymbol of the first step to begin pullingout the invasive plant species that growsin the wetland now, the California Bulrush. Eventually the volunteers, alongwith guidance from NRCS and other rel-Publisher and Editor. J. M. BadgerFeature Writers. Lori Arizumi, Hawkins Biggins. Chelsey Flanagan, L. Kae GranielPhotographers.Hawkins BigginsMarketing and Sales.Ron BaumanProofreading and Editing. Letty Tomlinsonevant oversight agencies are planning topull out all of the California Bulrush andreplace it with the indigenous Hawaiianspecies, the Makai. One suggestion by aspecialist was to create small islands inthe middle of the wetland to keep themongoose from stealing the eggs fromthe nests. They are also hoping to workwith the NRCS to catch the turtles andmongoose that feed on the eggs andbaby chicks and relocate them.The guest speaker at the afternoonmeeting was Muriel Seto. She was visiting Oahu to receive an award and recognition as a Kapuna by the Waianae Hawaii Civic club. Seto had lived in Hawaiifor over 40 years and was a foundingmember of Hawaii’s Thousand Friends.She had a vision and perseverance inspearheading and supporting a varietyof grassroots movements to help preserve the land, or ‘Aina. She was a strongleader in the preservation of the Kailuawetland, Kawai’ Nui Marsh. She emphasized the importance of the Moorhenwhen she heard its call: “The cry of thebird was enough to stop all the work inthe He’iau because of its connection tothe gods.” We parted with her words ofwisdom, “Honey, in Hawaii, it is all awork in progress.”Although the wetlands has a long wayto go in this process of being cleanedup and restored, one thing is certain:the group of volunteers and LivableHawaii Kai Hui is dedicated to makingit happen. At the meeting, ElizabethReilly also gave thanks to the propertyowner of the adjacent property wherethe wetlands continue on their five-acrepreservation land. This property is alsoincluded in the clean up and preservation plan. The group is planning on applying for grants to fund the continuingpreservation work as well as hold a fundraiser on October 23rd themed a “MadHatter Garden Party.” Donations arealso appreciated, and more volunteersare always welcome as well. For moreinformation on this ongoing project visitwww.hawaiikaihui.org.Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed inarticles, letters, and advertisements are those of the individualreporters and advertisers, and may not reflect the view ofthis publication. Contributing writers and advertisers agree tohold publisher harmless from claims, damages, or expensesincurred from publication of their submissions.
East Oahu Sun SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 Page 3Ohana Continues to Help Award Winning Swimmer in NeedBy L. Kae Granielteen arrived at the local hospital, the onlytransport off the remote island had already left for the day. So, Choi spent thenight in a hospital that was no more thana hut, before being flown to Samoa’s ApiaNational Hospital where the only MRI machine hadn’t been working for more thana month. Two days later, Choi was transported via Medevac to Auckland, NewZealand where he spent more than a weekrecovery. He has gone from immobility, toa “halo”, to a walker, and now a cane. Thosewho know him attest to the fact that hisroad to recovery is due in part to all thoseIn June, the East Oahu Sun reportedwho love him and rallied to his side fromon Kamehameha Swim Club (KSC) athday one with prayers and donations of exletes who were selected to represent thepertise, time, and money. Kanoe Naone,nation at the 8th annual Oceania Swimwho has three sons on the KSC team, is aming Championships in Western Samoa.perfect example of this. When she heardAmong the swimmers, star athlete Darenof the tragedy, Naone immediately put herChoi was part of a travel group of 12 ofskills into action as a formerHawai’i’s fastest swimmers (6non-profit public relations repgirls, 6 boys) intent on comand became the media conpeting against swimmers fromtact for the Choi family who13 different countries.needed financial support, butDuring the championship,were reeling in the emotionalChoi placed third in threedistress of caring for their son.events -- the 50, 100 and 200Naone is one of many who willback -- recording his personaltell you firsthand that Choi’sbest times and also achievrecovery is a testament toing highly-coveted U.S. Nahis tenacity and competitivetional times for the first timenature. “Swimming is yearin his career. The 16-year oldround,” says Naone. “There isachieved those marks in comno off-season or pre-season inpetition against 19 and 20-yearthe sport of swimming. It takesolds who are headed for thea personality who is dedicatedupcoming Olympic trials.to give 110% every day beAfter the conclusion of thecause there is always anotherinternational competition, thecompetition just around theKSC team traveled to Savaiiphoto by COLLEEN MAUcorner. Daren’s spirit in hisIsland for a sightseeing tour,Swimmers with gold medals in the relay at the Senior Championships atrecovery reflects this.” Choiwhere Choi fell 15 feet off a UH Manoa. From left to right: Daren Choi, Dane Uy, Jason Frifeldt, andhas recently been released torock into shallow water, frac- Casey Johnson.home care and continues toturing his spinal cord in sevenduring agonizing stress, paperwork andbeat the odds in is recovery.eral areas. Choi quickly awoke, but founddelays. Choi’s family was finally able to seMedical bills for local and internationalhimself face down in the water and uncure medical release and transport fromhospital, Medevac and nursing expenses,able to move his arms or legs. Fortunately,New Zealand home to Honolulu an excrutravel expenses for the family, and surgeryChoi’s teammates took swift action to getciating nine days after the fall.and rehabilitation costs are already enorto him quickly, to turn him over and saveInitially, the prognosis was not good.mous.their friend from drowning. Then thingsBut, in only two months since the acciThe Kamehameha Swim Club has setturned from bad to worse. Unbelievabledent, Choi has made great strides in hisup a fund for anyone wishing to supportby American standards, by the time theDaren Choi’s recovery. Donations will beaccepted in cash and checks made payable to: KSC Friends of Daren Choi at allbranches of First Hawaiian Bank.WATERContinued From Page 1to that area -- very recent maps from the Deptartment of Engineering Management showsupport for having a smaller base yard in thewastewater treatment plant area that wouldnot have to encroach up on the Koko Headslope, thus ruining the very important 360-degree view shed of mountain to sea and backagain. Next, the Department of Planning andPermitting (the branch that covers the EastHonolulu Sustainable Communities Plan)weighed in on this, and told the BWS that thebest area would be by American Waste Waterso long as it did not mar the view from SandyBeach. And lastly, there is consideration of theresidents of Koko Villas close to the AmericanWaste Water site that would be upset becauseof the loud beeping noise the trucks makewhen they back up – trucks would be accessing the base yard 24 hours a day.According to HKNB member, ElizabethReilly, “The bottom line here is that the problems the BWS has with the Kalihi base yardbeing so close to a developed communitywill be the same here if they elect to place thebase yard anywhere in the vicinity of KokoHead - Thus the HKNB recommends a location that is far from existing homes such as theflat interior land in Waimanalo such as nearthe dump where there are no homes. To placea base yard so close to existing homes be itWaimanalo or Hawaii Kai after dealing withthe many ongoing issues they have at the Kalihi base yard is irresponsible planning and atthe expense of community. This is poor planning and not fair to residents who have theirlife savings invested in their homes.”In response, Barry Usagawi from BWS, saidthey are considering and evaluating seven locations for the Base Yard and speculation asto where the site will go is premature. Whenall the information is in, everyone will be notified.k design groupA rch itect ur eH is t o ri c p re se r vat i on c on su lt i ngwww.k - de s i g n gr o u p .c o mLicensed architect with over 20 years experience, LEED accredited professionalDesign, construction drawings, permitting, and construction managementTel: (808) 753 - 2004Email: k la d o u l i s @k - d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m
East Oahu Sun SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 Page 4Pick Us Up at Over 150 LocationsThroughout East Oahu!WAIMANALODave's Hawaiian Ice CreamHawaii Kai Golf CourseKen's CateringKeneke'sL & L Drive InnMel's MarketOlomana Golf CourseShima's MarketSpiral Café & GallerySubwayCandidates Meet and Greet the East SideBy L. Kae GranielHawaii Kai Neighborhood (HKNB) hasorganized two forums for the local community to meet the candidates vying fora win in the upcoming special electionon September 18th. The first forum tookplace on August 31st in the cafeteria ofHahaione Elementary School and showcased candidates from the Mayoral special election as well as those hoping forthe City Council District 4 seat. The nextpolitical forum will take place in the samelocation, at 7:30 PM, on September 28,2010. Residents will have the opportunity to meet and hear from candidates forstate legislative Senate Districts 8 and 25,House District 18, and Board of Education candidates in all regular Oahu races.Beth-Ann Kozlovich, of Hawaii PublicRadio’s “Town Square” serves as moderator and keeps the candidates on track,allowing for a two-minute introductionand a tight 90 seconds to respond to thequestion posed. On issues that concernEast Oahu, candidates were asked aboutHanauma Bay neglect; maintaining agricultural land like the ag lands of HawaiiKai, specifically; Kamilonui Valley andthe working farms above Kaiser High;“East Honolulu Sustainable Communities Plan;” and the Board of Water Supply’s consideration for a base yard inEast Honolulu. Similar questions will beposed to the candidates attending the forum on the 28th of this month.At the first forum, all but one of theeight Mayoral special election candidateswere present: (in alphabetical order) KirkCaldwell, Peter Carlisle, Khis De Jean,Phil Lee, John McLeod, Panos Prevedourous, and Rod Tam. And, all sevenof the City Council District 4 candidatesparticipated: Shari Berinobis, StanleyChang, Makani Christensen, Frank DeGiacomo, Carl, Higashi, Jeremy Low, andRich Turbin. According to HKNB chairperson, Elizabeth Reilly, “There was greatdiversity in the answers and several of thecandidates were well versed in ‘micro’ issues. The wrap up was informative, withonly one candidate choosing to use theirtime to politicize their position ratherthan highlight their intentions.”If you missed the event, you can see ittelecast on Olelo Channel 54 each Tuesday in September a 9 PM. If you wish toattend the next forum on the 28th, it isadvised that you get there early, as thelast one held a full house.HOLY TRINITY CHURCH(Roman Catholic)5919 Kalanianaole Hwy.Parish Office 396-0551Parish School 396-8466SCHEDULE OF SERVICES:Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:00 p.m.Sunday at 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m.Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday at 5:00 p.m.OFFICE HOURS:Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm Sat: 8:30am to 11:30amHAWAII KAI24 Hr. FitnessAl Philips the CleanerAloha Pacific FCUAssaggio's Ristorante ItalianoBa Le SandwichBali PacificBlue Water GrillBoston PizzaBubbies Ice CreamCasey & Assoc.Cha Cha SalsariaCommon GroundzD'Vine Wine & SpiritsEast Oahu RealtyFantastic SamsGame StopGreek MarinaHahaione ElementaryHawaii Kai BarberHawaii Kai Kaiser ClinicHawaii Kai Public LibraryHawaii Kai Retirement Comm.Hawaii Kai SalonHawaii Kai Vet ServicesHawaii National BankHawaii USA FCUJapan American InstituteJewels & DiamondsKCAA Kuapa Pre-schoolKaiser High SchoolKalama NAPAKale's Natural FoodsKamiloiki ElementaryKing Lunalilo Adult Day CareKoko Head ElementaryKoko Marina ChevronKoko Marina ParadiseKona Brewing CompanyL & L Drive InnLocal MotionHAWAII KAI Cont.Loco MocoNAPAThe Oahu ClubOutback SteakhousePanda Express - Towne CenterRadio ShackSalad CreationsSouth Shore Christian FellowSplit ObsessionStarbucks - Koko MarinaStarbucks - Towne CenterStorSecure Self-StorageStraub ClinicSupercutsSushi ManTeddy's Bigger BurgersTherapy Sports BarNIU VALLEYKFCKalani High SchoolKing's CathedralLung Fung RestaurantNiu Valley Middle schoolU S Tae Kwon DoAINA HAINAAina Haina ElementaryAina Haina Public LibraryKalani High SchoolUncle Clay's Doe FangKAHALAA-Stop Convenience StoreAntonio's PizzaBank of HawaiiHelen's HavenKahala Barber & BeautyKahala ElementaryKahala NuiKahala Pet HospitalKahala ShellKahala YMCALam's GardenLanikai JuiceMarsha Nadalin Salon & SpaPanda Express - KahalaStarbucks - KahalaSubwaySupercutsThe CounterUmeke MarketWaiakoloa Pre-schoolWilson ElementaryKAIMUKIAliiolani ElementaryAzteca RestaurantB C BurritoBoston PizzaCoffee TalkDr. Blane ChongDr. Jonathon Cross, DDSDr. Wynn OkudaFresh CatchGlenn's CycleGoodwillHarry's MusicHI USA Federal Credit UnionHonolulu Community ActionJarrett Middle SchoolJJ's French PastryJose's CantinaKaimuki DentistryKing Liholiho ElementaryLighting EleganceLiliuokalani ElementaryMidas MufflerMomentum MultiSportPalolo ElementaryRainbow NailsRegina StyleSaigon RestaurantSt. Louis Drive InnSuper PhoSupercutsTropicana FreezeVictoria InnWaialae ElementaryDIAMOND HEADAloha Island Mart KapahuluFt. Ruger MarketGrace's Drive InnJefferson ElementaryKahala HotelKaimuki High SchoolKaimuki Middle SchoolKapiolani Community CollegeL & L Drive InnMarket City Shopping CenterQuizno'sSouth Shore GrillStarbucks - KapahuluStarbucks - WaikikiTorito'sWaikiki ElementaryWaikiki Public LibraryWine Experience
East Oahu Sun SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 Page 5What makes Hawaii Kai a great place to live?By Lori ArizumiHAWAII KAIMOISTURE-GUARD DehumidificationStops Mold, Mildew, Mites & RustBefore They Become a Threat!109 5x10 199 10x10The value of a neighborhood is judgedin great part by the schools in the area.Realtors attest that’s one of the firstquestions from homebuyers, whether ornot they have kids, themselves. A goodschool system represents stability, caring and commitment from the community.“I am a strong believer that a strongneighborhood school system is a vitalcomponent for a strong community,”says Skip Hill, past president of Friendsof Kaiser PTSA. “We are fortunate tohave an experienced visionary principal in John Sosa and a staff of dedicatedteachers who are making a commitmentto raise the standards of Kaiser HighSchool by embracing the curriculumsof the International Baccalaureate Program.”Kaiser High School and its feederschool Niu Valley Middle School haveHAWAII KAI VETERINARY CLINICDr. Kerry K. Yoon, DVM STORSECUREis Hawaii'sCall For DetailsOnlyNew Tenants Only For 6 MonthsSelf-storagewithDEHUMIDIFICATION!SERVING HAWAII KAI FOR 32 YEARS REASONABLE FEES Boarding / Flea & Tick Control YEARLY Vaccines and Heartworm Test Surgery / Dental Services Painless DeclawingKOKO MARINA 395-2302While SuppliesLast!Hawaii Kai Towne Center6800 Kalanianaole HwyHonolulu, HI 96825P. 808-396-8118 F. mbecome authorized International Baccalaureate schools, for the MiddleYears Program (MYP) and the DiplomaProgram (DP). Students who successfully complete IB DP could bypass theirfreshman year in college.“Our vision is to provide students thefinest education possible, to preparethem to be life-long learners in a multicultural and global society,” says JimGagne, current Kaiser PTSA president.“And given what college costs thesedays, parents can consider a CougarPride donation as investment in theirchildren’s future.”School administrators also report thatKaiser’s enrollment rose once again asthe school took steps to turn around itsprevious declining enrollment. A record322 freshman enrolled at Kaiser this fall,bringing total enrollment to over 1,100.Even more compelling is that whenschool year 2010-11 opened, KaiserHigh had 117 students who originallyattended private school but now wereenrolled at KHA. Of these 117 students,92 were from the Kaiser district. Another120 came from another complex andwere accepted on a geographic exception (GE). A total of 83 students haveenrolled from another state, and 27 fromanother country. By its commitment toexcellence, Kaiser High School is creating an environment that attracts students who value a quality education.Kaiser also continues to develop itsAdvance Placement program and hasincreased its number of sections offeredfor the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program.SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING SERVICES!FREE FirstConsultation Meeting! Financial Statement PreparationComplete Payroll ServicesPersonal & Business Tax ReturnsPersonalized Tax Planning ServicesResponsive, Affordable, and TrustworthyKevin K. Nitta, EAPresidentPersonalizedAttentionTo Every Client!Phone: 395-5492Hawaii’s ‘Premier’ Accounting Servicepremierhawaii@gmail.com
East Oahu Sun SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 Page 6KAISERprovements, academic co-curricularactivities support - such as supplies andcompetition fees for robotics teams,math teams, etc. - and supplementingContinued From Page 1classroom supplies budgets. DOE cutshave hit this especially hard in the pastof Kaiser High School PTSA also funded few years.a new secured campus-wide Wi-Fi sys“Although directed primarily to KHStem, new digital signage and electronic parents, we are seeking support frombulletin boards.members of the“While we arecommunity whoall tremendouslyappreciatetherelieved that furvalue of edulough Fridays arecation and thebehind us, wevalue of a strongunderstand budvital public highgets remain tightschool in ourand that’s why wecommunity.Ifare once againsomeone wouldactively reachlike to supporting out to ourthe Cougar Prideparents to raisecampaign, theyfunds to improvecan do so a couourcampus,”ple of differentsaid Jim Gagne,ways. They cancurrentKaisergo to our web sitePTSA president.atwww.kaiser.The PTSA will bek12.hi.us/couconducting varigarpride, where aous activities tosecure contribucapture the attion can be madetention and supby via credit cardport of parents,or PayPal. We ares u r r o u n d i n g During 2009-2010, a state-funded 2.2 millionalso a participantbusinesses and renovation project covered interior and exteriorinFoodland’spainting and improvements of buildings andarea residents.GiveAlohacamclassrooms. In addition, the school’s entrance was“We are in the transformed through a partnership between thepaign. Organizathroes of our school, community and business organizations,tion Name: Kaisecond Cougar which resulted in a welcoming atmosphere forser High SchoolPride fundraising students and teachers, and created an invitingPTSA Organizacampaign,” said place that is a central hub for the Hawaii Kaition code: 78235.Skip Hill, past community.The Friends ofpresident of theKaiser PSTA is aPTSA. “Money from this year’s Cougar 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization andPride campaign will be spent in three donations are tax deductible,” Hill coninitiatives: classroom technology im- cluded.Letters tothe EditorCity’s Fowl BusinessLacks Accountability& SensitivityHelp me understand how the City’sParks and Rec can quickly find 50,000to slaughter the favorite bird of Princess Ka’iulani - the peacock, whichlived in Koko Crater - and, at the sametime, not have any money to maintainand thusly shut down, until fixed, theheavily used Hanapepe Brow publicbeach access way in Portlock? The Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board meetsevery month and has a Parks and RecCommittee, which has direct communication with the City’s Parks and Rec.What happened? How can the City andthe Koko Crater Botanical Gardensbe so insensitive and disrespectful ofthe larger community? For those whowonder, the deed of the killing of thepeacocks was done by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)under their annual contract with theCity. When I asked for a written copyof the complaint and report, I wastold there is none. I guess the only accountability is the canceled check for 50,000.Kaumaka WongVice Chair, Livable Hawaii Kai Hui
East Oahu Sun SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 Page 7WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EAST OAHU: September 9 - September 22, 2010up and their caregivers, 259-2610ONGOINGSundays: 10:30 amChildren’s Storytime: Kaimuki Public Library:Recommended for ages 3 and up and theircaregivers, 733-8422Mondays, Wednesday & Saturdays: 7:30 am – 3 pmStory and Craft Time: Marley and the Kittensby John Grogan: Barnes & Noble, Kahala MallHAPPENINGSThursdays: 10:30 amChildren’s Storytime: Aina Haina Public Library: Recommended for ages 3 and up andtheir caregivers, 377-2456Thursdays: 6:30 – 8:30 pmJim Smart, acoustic guitar rock: Cha Cha ChaSalsaria (except 9/16)submit your events to calendar@eastoahusun.com15, Wednesday: 10:30 – 11:00 am10, Friday: 7 – 9 pmAudissy: Kona Brewing Co.: Koko Marina,394-5662Toddler Time hosted by Little Ambassadors:Kahala Mall Center Court17, Friday: 8 am – 2:30 pmBlood Bank of Hawaii Bloodmobile: Chaminade University, 845-996618, Saturday: 11 am – 2 pmStorytime: Clifford the Big Red Dog VisitsStorytime: Barnes & Noble, Kahala MallHealthy Choices & You tour and cookingdemonstration with Deb Christensen: WholeFoods Market, 738-0820Whole Foods Market Birthday Party: localvendors and farmers will be in-store showcasing their products, including cake, icecream, cooking demos and much more:738-082011, Saturday: 11 am15, Wednesday: 4:30 pmFarmer’s Market: Hawaii Kai Towne Center (behind Panda Express)Fridays: 6:30 – 9:30 pmMonday and Wednesdays: 10:30 – 11:30 amBrian Robertshaw: Roy’s Hawaii Kai, 396-769711, Saturday: 11 am16, Thursday: 2:30 pm – 6:45 pm18, Saturday: 3 pmSaturdays: 7:30 – 11 amMeet Margaret Dilloway, author of “How toBe an American Housewife”: Hawaii Kai Public Library, 397-5833Blood Bank of Hawaii Bloodmobile: HawaiiKai Towne Center, 845-9966Book signing with Feng Feng Hutchins author of Plenty Saimin: Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall12, Sunday: NoonRAP, The Read Aloud Program: WaimanaloElementary and Intermediate School: Students are encouraged to bring their entirefamilies for an evening of fun, family timeand reading aloud (no homework, no bookreports): Attendees will receive free pizzadinner from Papa John’s and are eligible towin prizes: additional RAP nights on 9/30,10/28 and 11/18: contact Michelle Stevens259-046019, Sunday: 7 am – 1:30 pm17, Friday: 7 – 9 pmToddler Time hosted by Ohana Music Together: Kahala Mall Center CourtHistory of Japanese Art by Betty ChapmanNeosy hosted by Kahala Nui – August 18 toSeptember 29: free and open to the public:Kahala NuiTuesdays: 4 – 7 pmKaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market: Kaiser HighSchool front lawnWednesdays: 8:30 – 10:30 amHawaii Kai Farmer’s Market: Hawaii Kai Retirement Community Hale Makai Lobby FoyerWednesdays: 8:45 amBaby Boot Camp: Kahala Mall in front of California Pizza Kitchen, fee, 721-6668Thursday: 7:15 – 8:15 amPeople’s Open Market: Waimanalo Beach Park,41-741 Kalanianaole Hwy.Thursdays: 10:15 amPreschool Storytime: Waimanalo Public &School Library: Recommended for ages 3 andFarmers’ Market: Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head RoadSaturdays: 8 am – 1 pmMahiku Farmer’s Market: Kalani High Schoolparking lot: www.mahikufarmersmarket.comSaturdays: 9 am – 1 pmHawaii Kai Farmer’s Market: Kaiser HighSchool parking lotSaturdays: 1 – 2 pmPeople’s Open Market: Hawaii Kai Park-N-Ride,300 Keahole Street, 522-7088Saturdays: 3 – 7 pmMahiku Farmer’s Market: Koko Head E
Hawaii Kai Hui Sponsors Clean Up Event for Oahu Club Wet-land Group On Saturday September 4th, Livable Hawaii Kai Hui sponsored a clean up event for the Oahu Club Wetland group at the Oahu Club wetlands. Some 15 vol-unteers cleaned up the perimeter area of the pond and wetland where the Hawai-ian endangered species the 'Alae'Ula or
