CERT training

The Community Emergency Response Team members provide a vital link between emergency managers and the community.  Members receive training and equipment needed to responded to any emergency.  Learn to take care of yourself, your family and your neighborhood.

I just completed a three day intensive CERT training designed to get me started on the road to being a CERT instructor.  It was both an excellent review and instruction on how to conduct classes.

Contact me if you are interested in CERT training.  We need at least a half dozen people who are willing to become part of a CERT team for in each neighborhood of Kaneohe.  The next CERT training starts May 3.

You can help organize you neighborhood by going to www.nextdoor.com.  If your neighborhood is not organized, Set up your own neighborhood.  We have people who will help you get started.

You can get more information about CERT at: http://www.honolulu.gov/demvolunteer/cert.html, or contact Bill Sager. KNB Emergency Chair, at bsager42@gmail.com.  Put CERT in the subject line.

KHCC Fund Raiser Garage Sale

Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club is holding the Annual Scholarship Benefit Garage Sale Sunday 8/28 in the atrium bldg parking lot from 8am-2pm

Neighborhood Security Watch Activities

Last night at your Neighborhood Board Meeting we made a presentation encouraging people to participate in the National Night Out being celebrated August 2 at the Target Store in Salt Lake.(top level parking lot)starting at 4:30. The purpose of the celebration is to:
1. Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
2. Generate support for and participation in local Neighborhood Security Watches
3. Strengthen community emergency preparedness and Community-Police partnerships
4. Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are watching out for each other

thank you to the entire board for their gracious consideration of moving us up on the agenda. I came home exhausted and slept for 10 hours straight!

Last night, we were unable to have our Kaneohe Officer, Vernon Kleinschmidt, with us. He is also sick.
So I called Sgt. Samson today to find out how many active groups there are in Kaneohe.

Right now there are 10 active Neighborhood Security Watches in Kaneohe. Several groups went inactive because the NSW leadership team fell apart for over a year. There were no meetings and many thought the program had died.

In the last 6 months, we have participated in numerous community events, including attending Neighborhood Board meetings, to get the word out that "we are back" and going strong. At our events we are educating people about what NSW is about and how we CAN make a difference. It's working, and of special note, I have had more requests and interests from Kaneohe than any other area!

BTW: We will be in the Kaneohe Christmas parade and we will have a table at Windward City Lights.

Please share this email with the other board members.

I will get you further information about Chief Kealoha's Annual talk to the Community on Aug 25, @ 6:30pm, so that it can also be shared with the Neighborhood Board. If anyone has any questions for the Chief that night, please send them to me ahead of the meeting, so that we can gather facts, stats, etc.

Mahalo
Carlene MacPherson, windwardnsw@yahoo.com,236-1234

Traffic Calming at Anoi and Luluku Roads

Jefferson Young, senior at Castle Highschool, has done a traffic study of the Anoi and Luluku intersection.  View the power point by clicking here.

The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board has received frequent testimony that speeding in residential areas is a major problem.  The KNB has also received testimony that traffic calming interferes with emergency vehicles and is expensive to install.

The next steps needed to implement this project include determining what the DOT policies are in regard to traffic calming, deciding which traffic calming should be implemented and getting community support for a traffic calming project.

If you think this is an important problem, step up and help affect a solution.

Monk Seal Count

Monk Seal census training.  There will be a Monk Seal count in April.  Learn what you need to know to participate.  Click here.

Safe turn in - Old Prescription Drugs

HELP PROTECT YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH AND SAFETY
BY REMOVING UNUSED OR EXPIRED MEDICINE FROM YOUR HOME.

Starting September 25, 2010, the Department of the Attorney General, the Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and community partners will take part in the first-ever nationwide prescription drug take-back.

You can turn in unused, unneeded, or expired prescription medications at collection sites across Hawaii.  PLEASE VISIT WWW.HAWAII/GOV/AG FOR DATES AND LOCATIONS.

This service is FREE AND ANONYMOUS  – no questions asked.

Tablets, capsules, and all other solid dosage forms WILL be accepted.  

Intravenous solutions, injectibles, and syringes WILL NOT be accepted.

The drugs will be incinerated according to federal and state environmental guidelines.


IT’S TIME TO GET RID OF YOUR UNUSED OR EXPIRED MEDICINE.

Unused or expired medicine should be disposed of properly when it is no longer needed for the illness for which it was prescribed.

        Medicines may lose their effectiveness after the expiration date.

        Improper use of prescription drugs can be as dangerous as illegal drug use.  

Having unused and expired medicine in your home increases the risk of prescription drug abuse.

        In 2008, 6.2 million Americans aged 12 years or older abused prescription drugs – more than the total number of Americans abusing cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants combined.

        Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends – including from home medicine cabinets.

Having unused and expired medicine in your home increases the risk of accidental poisoning.

        Homes where children or the elderly live are especially vulnerable to this danger.

        People may mistake one type of medicine for another type.  Children may mistake medicine for candy.
 
Unused or expired medicine should not be thrown in the trash where others can find it.  

        Proper disposal helps reduce the risk of prescription drugs being used inappropriately.

Unused or expired medicine should not be flushed down the toilet unless the label says it is flushable.  

        Proper disposal helps reduce the risk of prescription drugs entering a human water supply or potentially harming aquatic life.  


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call:      837-8470
Visit:     hawaii.gov/ag
E-mail:  hawaiiag@hawaii.gov

Community work day April 24 at Waikalua Loko Fishpond

Waikalua Loko Fishpond will be the site of a 
community work day April 24 that will includes
learning more about the ancient Hawaiian way of
raising fish. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon.
Families, individuals, school groups and
community groups are welcome to participate in
the cleanup project to remove mangrove and
seaweed from the pond.
Participants are asked to bring sunscreen, work
gloves and a water bottle. People should wear
long work pants and covered shoes for mangrove
removal, or surf shorts and tabis for limu
removal.
Pre-registration is required. Call Andrea 263-
8202 or e-mail jepsona001@hawaii.rr.com.

Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Honors Lawrence Zdvoracek for his service to the Community

Kaneohe, Hawaii – February 18, 2010 – The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board has recognized longtime resident and board member Larry Zdvoracek for his many years of community service. The recognition and award coincides with the observance of his 90th birthday.

Mr. Zdvoracek was born in St. Louis, MO. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and was stationed in Hawaii from 1937-1941. He lived in Waikiki during the 40’s where he learned to surf. He met his wife on a blind date while still in the Navy and was married on 2/14/41. He served as air warden in Kaimuki during the Second World War.

He served as a Kahu, paster, on Kauai and Oahu during the 50s and 60s. He worked for the Federal Government for 20 years both here and in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Washington D.C. chapter of the Hawaii State Society from 1966 through the 90’s. He played base ukulele and sang in the Mahina Bailey Halau in the 60s and with the Aloha Serenaders in the 70s.

He raised funds for Danny Akaka and Cec Heftel in Washington, D.C.

Since moving back to Kaneohe in 1987 Mr. Zdvoracek has been an active member in the community. Mr. Zdvoracek was first elected to the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board in 1995, served as its chair and continues to serve as an at-large member of the board. In addition, Mr. Zdvoracek also serves as a member of the Kokokahi Community Association.

Senator Jill Tokuda named 2009 Citizen of the Year

Senator Jill Tokuda has been named 2009 Citizen of the Year by the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board. The board unanimously voted to honor Sen. Tokuda in recognition of her outstanding service to our Kaneohe community during the past year. Board members considered her legislative accomplishments, personal involvement in addressing residents' concerns, her efforts in keeping her community informed and her attendance at Neighborhood Board meetings.

Lā Hana – a work day at Waikalua Loko fishpond in Kāne’ohe

Sign up for Kane'ohe fishpond work day

What does an ancient Hawaiian fishpond look like? How did our kūpuna (ancestors) build and maintain it? What kinds of fish were grown and harvested from the loko I’a (fishpond)?
The Waikalua Loko Fishpond Preservation Society announces Lā Hana – a work day at Waikalua Loko fishpond in Kāne’ohe. The scheduled date is June 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. ‘Ohana, individuals, school and community groups will have an opportunity to learn about the ancient Hawaiian fishpond while supporting restoration efforts.

Volunteers will spend time removing mangrove – an invasive tree that traps silt and prevents water circulation in the pond. Depending on the tides, volunteers may have an opportunity to rebuild the 350-year-old pond wall. We will also have a chance to
remove invasive limu from the fishpond. Please come prepared to work.

Anyone interested in helping to mālama our loko i’a (fishpond) must pre-register. Please contact Andrea at 263-8202 OR e-mail jepsona001@hawaii.rr.com to register. Our fishpond is located just ma kai of Pū’ōhala Elementary School in Kāne’ohe. Pre-registration is important! We are ONLY accepting the first 150 volunteers who register.

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity

Press Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Kris Esposito
Honolulu Habitat for Humanity
808.538.7070

Public Information Meetings Set by Honolulu Habitat for Humanity

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity invites everyone to upcoming informational meetings, especially families who are interested in applying for a simple, decent Habitat home.

Informational sessions will be held at Papakolea Community Center on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 10:30am and again on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6:30pm. Information sessions are also being held at Windward Community College on Saturday May 2, 2009 at 10:30am at Hale Kuhina Room 115 and again on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 6:30pm at Hale Alakai Room 102. Anyone who intends to apply for Honolulu Habitat's program is required to attend one session.

Families who own or lease property and need a new or renovated home are encouraged to come to this meeting. Honolulu Habitat builds homes in partnership with low income families. The families will participate in building the home and then purchasing the home from Habitat for the cost of construction through a 20-year, no interest loan serviced by Honolulu Habitat.

Founded in 1988 to serve Oahu, Honolulu Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of an international organization that builds homes with volunteer labor. The program is a "hand up not a hand out" and helps families build a simple, decent and safe home.


For more information please call Honolulu Habitat for Humanity at 808-538-7070.

Waikalua Loko Fishpond Workday

Volunteers wanted to clear fishpond Saturday
Learn about old-time Hawaiian fishponds while helping preserve one from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Waikalua Loko Fishpond, makai of Puohala Elementary School, at 45-233 Kulauli St., Kane'ohe.
Volunteers will spend time removing mangrove and should wear covered shoes, work gloves, pants and a long-sleeve shirt. If you have a chain saw, please bring it. To remove invasive limu from the fishpond, wear tabis and surf shorts. Water and sunscreen are also recommended. Depending on the tide, participants may also help rebuild the 350-year-old pond wall.
Families, individuals, schools and community groups are welcome, but only 150 volunteers will be accepted. Pre-registration is required by calling Ka'ohua Lucas at 843-1217 or e-mailing her at kaohua@hawaii.rr.com.

Art Machado to be honored

Art Machado will be honored by the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board as Kaneohe Man of the Year. The Board Meeting is December 18, Thursday, at 7 PM. The meeting will be held at the WCC, Hale Akoakoa, Rm 107. Everyone is welcome and heavy pupus will be served.

Mr. Machado is the chair of the Kaneohe Christmas Parade Association. He has been the driving force behind the Kaneohe Christmas Parade for 37 years. He has also been instrumental in organizing the crews that decorate Kaneohe each year. Mr. Machado is truly Mr. Christmas of Kaneohe.

For more information contact Bill Sager at 375-1114.

Trick or Treat for Safe Streets

Aloha Fellow Chairs,

At the Conference of Chairs, many of you asked me to forward a flyer and an intent to participate form for the AARP / AIG / McCully- Mo'ili'ili N.B., "Trick or Treat for Safe Streets" event. You will find these forms attached.

McCully - Mo'ili'ili N.B. became involved with this pedestrian safety issue and AARP after our neighborhood was identified as having at least one of the most dangerous intersections in the State. That one of our neighborhood advocates for safety was hit in a crosswalk, furthered our determination. The Honolulu Advertiser series, by Rob Perez also reinforced our intent to be 'proactive' on pedestrian issues.

I was asked to help AARP & AIG in finding our most dangerous intersections on O'ahu, and to help make pedestrians & drivers aware of this, especially before Halloween.

It is an unrealistic task to accomplish alone. Thus I need your help, in identifying the sites and getting out the people.

As Neighborhood Board Chairs, we have heard numerous cases and concerns, monthly, about these sites. Are there 3 or 4 board members, PTA members, senior citizens, church members or anyone in your neighborhood that will hold signs for one hour for pedestrian safety? This is the entire program. Hold signs from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. to remind everyone to slow down on October 30th. One site is fine, but if you want to do four or ten sites, we will get you the signs. Each site needs 3 or 4 people however.

I look forward to many of the Boards joining us on this issue that we hear monthly. Please email or call (227 - 3773 cell) if you have questions / concerns. This is a straight up program, no kauna, hidden agenda and I'm not running for elected office. That it will make all the Neighborhood Boards, AARP and AIG look good, if we save one person, I can live with it.

Aloha & please join us,
Ron Lockwood, Chair
McCully - Mo'ili'ili N.B. #8

Graffiti fighters need help Sat 4/12

Go to :
http://www.midweek.com/content/zones/windward_news_article/96744_to_attack_graffiti_saturday/
for more information.

Graffiti Paint Out

Graffiti Paint-Out

Saturday, April 12, 8-11:30
Meet at Kaneohe District Park (Skate Park)

For more information call 235-7747