January 1998 - February is Drug- Free Hawaii Awareness Month, & to kick-off a series of community events, the Coalition for a Drug- Free Hawaii & other state agencies will hold a kick-off celebration at 10am-2pm at the Mililani Town Center. Joining the celebration will be the 25th Infantry Band, taiko drummers, Chinese lion & unicorn dancers, performers from Mililani schools, & several community organizations who will be staffing resource & game booths.
   The anti-drug campaign in Hawaii began as part of a national red ribbon campaign to honor Enrique Camarena, a federal drug agent murdered by drug traffickers.
   For more information on the February campaign, call Mary Kay Gilchrist of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii at 545-3228 ext. 25.

MILILANI JELLY'S CLOSES

   January 1998 - Citing slow sales, Jelly's Music Comics & Books closed its Mililani store in the Mililani Shopping Center. Jelly's continues to operate two stores in the Pearl Kai & Market City shopping centers.

GOVERNOR RELEASE FUNDS FOR MHS TRACK & FIELD

   January 1998 - Governor Cayetano announced the release of $910,000 for construction of a all-weather track & field for Mililani High School. The dept. of accounting & general services will be advertising for bids. Funds were previously appropriated by the Legislature in 1995 & 1996.

WAIOLA SPORTS PARK COMPLEX UPDATE

     January 1998 - At a recent meeting organized by Councilmember Rene Mansho, city officials presented the latest developments on the city's planned Waiola sports park complex.
   The city has begun eminent domain proceedings to puchase the 269-acre parcel from landowner Castle & Cooke. The City Council previously appro- riated $6.7 million to acquire the land & $500,000 for planning of the project.
   Due to fiscal constraints, current plans call for a scale-back of the number of sports facilities identi- fied in the initial plans. More open space & greenery is now being contem- plated. Additionally, the lack of funds will require that the project be built in phases.
   The City's Waiola Task Force is continuing to meet & solicit public input. All task force meetings are open to the public. City consultants are also continuing to develop several alternative plans.
   Ideas considered to date include baseball & softball quadriplexes, in-line hockey & skating facilities, box car racing track, tennis courts, aquatic center, bikeways, walkways, skateboard rinks, indoor basketball courts, horseback riding trails, open area for kite flying, 9-hole golf course for children & seniors, & a baseball training facility.

ARMY HERO RESIDES IN MILILANI

     January 1998 - Mililani resident Claude B. Phillips was recently inducted into the U.S. Army Gallery of Heroes at Fort Derussy's Hawaii Army Museum.
   Phillips served in the U.S. Army, rising from the rank of private to major. He retired in 1964 after 27 years of service.
   Phillips earned the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Distin- guished flying Cross (twice), and other medals of commendation.

COUNCILMEMBER OPENS SATELLITE OFFICE

     January 1998 - Councilmember Rene Mansho has opened a satellite office in the Town Center.
   According to Mansho, the office is designed to provide greater public access to the affairs of the City Council & to also serve as a meeting place for community activities.
   For further information, call 547-7001.

RANIA IS NAMED SOCCER ALL-AMERICAN

     January 1998 - Tony Rania, a senior midfielder who helped lead Iolani School to the state high school championship, was named an NSCAA/UMBRO 1997 All-American.

HYSA SOCCER MEETING SCHEDULED

     January 1998 - A meeting for coaches for the upcoming HYSA soccer season will be held at 7pm Jan 29 at the MHS cafeteria. For more information, call 621-3539 ext 31.

LAULIMA TEAM EARNS RUNNER-UP HONORS IN VEGAS TOURNAMENT

     January 1998 - The Mililani Laulima girls under-13 soccer team kicked its way to a second place finish in the 15th Annual Las Vegas Turkey Shoot Invitational Soccer Tournament.
   Team members include Jodie Hee, Jamie Toyofuku, Jennifer Henaghan, Krystal Uchida, Brandi Matsumoto, Ashlee Doi, Kari Kurihara, Mallory Iha, Jody Sing Chow, Eryn Kishimoto, Kayla Oshiro, Rachel Ling, Jena Nishida, Ashley Freitas, & Kristin Chung.
   The team is coached by Glenn Ichinose, Matt Chung, & Morris Oshiro.

RAVENS & TIGER WOODIES CAPTURE IN-LINE HOCKEY TITLES

     January 1998 - The Ravens, coached by Patrick Hartnett won the Squirt Division title of the Mililani In-line Hockey Association fall season.
   The Tiger Woodies, coached by Michael Andaya & Kevin Walker captured the Bantam Division.

REPUBLICAN TO MEET

 &nsp;   January 1998 - Republicans in Senate District 18 will meet at 7-9pm Jan 27 at the Mililani Mauka Elementary School cafeteria. Precint officers & delegates to the Republican State Convention will be elected. Also making presentations at the meeting will be Sen Sam Slom & Rep Barbara Marumoto.

LIBRARY GROUP TO ELECT OFFICERS

     January 1998 - The Friends of the Mililani Library will meet at 7pm Feb 19 at the library to elect officers. The public is invited.

MILILANIANS MAKE NEWS

     January 1998 - La'Nail Rena Plummer of MHS will be competing in the Hawaii Junior Miss Pagent to be held Jan 31- Feb 1.
   Eric M. Matsumoto, who has been active in MTA affairs, was recently elected president of the Hawaii Chapter of the Community Associations Institute.
   Sam Peter Yacenda wrote a poem "To My Mother" which was recently published by the Poetry Guild & earned semi-final honors in a national poetry contest.

PARENTS OF MHS SOPHOMORES INVITED TO MEETING

     January 1998 - Parents are invited to a meeting at 7pm Jan 28 at the school cafeteria to discuss ACT Plan scores. Parents will be advised on how to use & interpret the scores.

MAUKA ELEMENTARY TRAFFIC LIGHT UPDATE

     Januaray 1998 - Work to install the light poles has resumed. The contractor doing the installation is Endo Electric. Work was previously halted pending delivery of the light poles & remaining equipment required to complete the installation.

SCHOOL ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED

     January 1998 - The public is invited to a formum on school issues on Friday Jan 23 from 7-9:30pm at Rec Center 3 on Kaloapau St.
   DOE officials will discuss the pro- posals to implement a multi-track schedule at the new middle school & allow Launani Valley students to attend Mililani public schools.

KIPAPA ELEMENTARY IDENTIFIED AS "UNDERACHIEVER" SCHOOL

     January 1998 - Schools receiving federal Title I funding must show improvement for two consecutive years in such indicators as student attendance & math & reading test scores. Kipapa Elementary was 1 of 80 schools identified by the DOE as failing to improve.
   The Board of Education recently appointed a special committee to develop a plan to help underachieving schools.
   Under new Title I provisions, schools identified as underachievers must make immediate changes & teachers must undergo additional training.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO MHS SENIORS

     January 1998 - Three $500 scholarships are available from MHS's PTSO. Seniors continuing their education are eligible to apply.
   Information & applications are available from Mrs. Yamamoto in the Career & College Center Office. Call 627-7103.

COUNTRY-WESTERN LINE DANCING CLASSES TO START

     January 1998 - Fifteen-week classes held every Saturday at Rec Center 3 will be starting on Jan 17. Beginners class will be from 9-10:30am. Intermediate classes will be from 10:30-12:30pm. Fees are $3.50 for beginners & $5.00 for the intermediate class. Call Tom or Kathy Barnhart at 624-7454 for more information.

MHS GRAD GARNERS ENGINEERING HONORS

     January 1998- Florence Marcelo (MHS '93) was named Most Outstanding Senior Graduate at UH-Manoa's College of Engineering.
   At UH, Marcelo was vp of the student chapter of ASCE, vp of Alpha Gamma Delta, & a member of the Golden Key National Society & the Motar Board.

EVENTS PLANNED AT TOWN CENTER

     January 1998 - Jan 17, 7-9m Black Point Band. Jan 24, 2-3pm Chinese New Year Celebration. Feb 7, 10am-2pm Coalition for a Drug Fee Hawaii & the Mililani Complex Schools Fair. Feb 14, 4:30pm Royal Hawaiian Band.

BLOODMOBILE COMING TO MILILANI

     January 1988 - The bloodmobile will be at the Town Center on Jan 31 from 9am-3pm.

MAUKA KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION TO START

   January 1998 - Kindergarten re- gistration at Mililani Mauka Elementary is set for Feb 17 thru Mar 2.
   Verification of birth date, residence in the Mauka subdivision, & negative TB test are required. For children already enrolled in pre-school, a copy of Form 411 (health record) will be accepted in lieu of a TB test.
   Call 626-3000 for more info.

MHS GRAD MAA TANUVASA HELPS BRONCOS WIN AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

     January 1998 - Starting defensive tackle Maa Tanuvasa ('88 MHS), helped the Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburg Steelers for the AFC Championship.
   Tanuvasa played high school football for MHS & college football at the University of Hawaii. He was drafted by the Los Angles Rams in 1993 & spent his first year on the injured reserve.
   After being released by the Rams, Tanuvasa spent a portion of the 1994 season with the Pittsburg Steelers practice squad.
   In 1995, Tanuvasa was signed by the Broncos & was on the practice squad for the first 8 games before being elevated to the active roster on October 24. He made his first appearance against San Diego on November 19, seeing action on special teams.
   In 1996, Tanuvasa played in all 16 regular games & made 1 start at right defensive tackle against San Diego. He played as a reserve on the defensive line & had a break-through season with 24 tackles (15 solo), including 5 sacks & 1 pass-breakup.
   Now a starting defensive tackle, Tanuvasa, along with team-mates Alfred Williams & Neil Smith, led the AFC in total team defense & quarterback sacks. For a portion of the 1997 season, Tanuvasa led the AFC in quarterback sacks.
   When visiting Hawaii during the off-season, Tanuvasa continues to train at Fudge's Gym in Mililani.

MHS CONSIDERING CHANGES IN SCHOOL SCHEDULE

     January 1998 - If approved by the Board of Education, MHS students would begin the next school year in August instead of the traditional September start.
   MHS administrators are considering the schedule changes because of year- round schedules of feeder elementary schools & the new Mauka middle school, & to accommodate the 7 additional class days required by the labor agreement with teachers.
   The school is also considering shortening the summer-school program from 5 to 4 weeks, but increasing the daily class hours from 4 to 5 hours.

INFORMATION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR PROPOSED WAILOA SPORTS COMPLEX

   January 1998 - The public is invited to an information meeting on the City's proposed 270-acres Wailoa Sports Complex on Jan 7, 7pm at Kanoelani Elementary School Cafeteria on Oli Loop in Waipio Gentry.
   The draft proposal will be presented. Other issues to be discussed include the extension of the right-of-way from Ka Uka Boulevard to Paiwa Street, & future transportation & traffic management plans for the area.
   Community organizations that have been invited to participate in the meeting include: Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board, Mililani/Waipio/ Melemanu Neighborhood Board, Waikele Comm- unity Association, Gentry-Waipio Comm- unity Association, & the Waipahu Community Association.
   Call Councilmember Rene Mansho at 547-7001 for further information.

WAENA PTG TO DISCUSS PROPOSAL ON STUDENT UNIFORMS

     January 1998 - At a recent meeting of the Mililani Neighborhood Board, State Rep. Marilyn Lee submitted a report summarizing the bills she has introduced.
   Lee reported that House Democrats have voluntarily agreed to limit the number of bills introduced by each member to 10. Subject matter committee chairpersons would be allowed to introduce additional bills, & the House speaker & minority leader would also be given authority to introduce additional packages of legislation. The voluntary program is designed to promote effectiveness & efficiency in the legislative process.
   The bills targeted for introduction by Lee include: HB2569 to create a pilot program allowing shelters to accept unaccompanied minor teens who are victims of domestic violence; HB2570 to allow persons to access the equity in their homes thru a reverse mortgage; HB2586 to improve domestic violence services & provide training for staff; HB2476 to require education of substance abuse mothers & improve services to mothers & affected infants; HB2477 to provide reasonable supplmentary benefits for pain mgt; HB(TBA) to limit liability of medical care providers where services are rendered without compensation; HB2705 to establish an osteoporosis prevention & treatment program; HB2706 to include acupuncture under no-fault insurance; HB(TBA) to make assaults on health care providers a Class C felony; & HB(TBA) to limit the liability of counties providing recreational facilities.
   Rep. Lee & her staff (legislative aides Kurt Murao & Derek Wong, community liaison Lani Nedbalek, & office mgr Tracy Kubota) can be reached at 586-9460, fax 586-9466, or email at replee@capitol.hawaii.gov.

SURVEY INDICATES THAT MILILANI LEGISLATORS NEED/WANT INPUT FROM CONSTITUENTS

     January 1998 - In a recent newspaper survey of legislators, Mililani legis- ators did not respond to many of the survey questions, citing a need to consult with constituents. A summary of the survey questions & the yes/no responses are as follows:
   Cut personal income tax rates. Iwase, yes. Lee did not respond. Menor, yes.
   Change personal income tax brackets so it takes a higher income to hit the top bracket. Iwase & Lee did not respond. Menor, yes.
   Cut corporate income tax rates. Iwase & Lee did not respond. Menor, yes.
   Reduce pyramiding of general excise tax. Iwase & Menor, yes. Lee did not respond.
   Increase the general excise tax from 4% to 5.35%. Iwase & Lee did not respond. Menor, no.
   Increase the general excise tax to a rate less than 5.35%. Iwase & Lee did not respond. Menor, no.
   Raise transient accommodations tax from 6% to 7%. All 3 legislators did not respond.
   Use $60 million from transient accommodations tax (which means less money going to counties) for tourism promotion. All 3 legislators did not respond.
   Subject time-share units to transient accommodations tax. Iwase did not respond. Lee & Menor, yes.
&nbap; Abolish state Land Use Commission. Iwase & Lee, no. Menor did not respond.
   Amend constitution to allow initiative & referendum at state level. Iwase & Menor, no. Lee did not respond.
   Amend constitution to allow recall at state level. Iwase, no. Lee & Menor did not respond.
   Establish term limits for elected officials. Iwase, no. Lee, yes. Menor did not respond.
   Accelerate privatization of state services. All 3 legislators did not respond.
   Require 20-yr community plans to manage growth. All 3 legislators did not respond.
   Require performance standards for merit pay, promotions, discipline, & dismissal for govt workers. Iwase & Lee did not respond. Menor, no.
   Establish specific goals to cut size of govt & govt workforce. Iwase did not respond. Lee & Menor, yes.
   Set maximum time for review of state permits & approvals. All 3 legislators said yes.
   Ban workers' comp claims related to stress from disciplinary action. Iwase, yes. Lee did not respond. Menor, no.
   Eliminate state/county duplications. All 3 legislators said yes.
   Support study of uni-cameral legis- ature. Iwase did not respond. Lee & Menor, yes.
   Reform campaign financing rules. All 3 legislators answered yes.
   Require performance standards for merit pay, promotions, discipline, & dismissal for public school teachers. Iwase & Lee did not respond. Menor, no.
   Establish standards for students that require pasing proficiency testing for graduation. All 3 legislators answered yes.
   Require DOE to improve under-achieving schools. All 3 legislators answered yes.
   Remove public school principals & assistant principals from unions. Iwase did not respond. Lee & Menor, no.
   Change to county school boards appointed by governor or elected. All 3 legislators did not respond.
   Give UH autonomy to set priorities, manage land, etc. All 3 legislators answered yes.
   Build minimum security prison at Campbell Industrial Park. Iwase, no. Lee, yes. Menor did not respond.
   Build a minimum security prison in Ka'u on the Big Island. Lee, yes. Iwase & Menor did not respond.
   Build a minimum security prison somewhere else on the Big Island. Iwase did not respond. Lee & Menor, yes.
   Allow a private company to build & lease a prison to the state. Iwase did not respond. Lee & Menor, yes.
   Establish boot-camps for youthful offenders. Iwase & Menor, yes. Lee did not respond.
   Require employers to provide medical benefits for reciprocal benficiaries. All 3 legislators answered no.
   Study pay-at-the-pump auto insurance. Iwase, no. Lee & Menor, yes.
   Establish a bikeway system throughout the state. Iwase did not answer. Lee & Menor, yes.
   MILILANI RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO CONTACT SENATOR IWASE & REPRESENTATIVES LEE & MENOR TO INFORM THEM OF RESIDENTS' VIEWS ON THESE & OTHER ISSUES.

HANALANI STUDENT TO COMPETE FOR NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

     January 1998 - Karyn Inafuku, a senior at Hanalani Schools in Mililani has been nominated for a $1,000 scholarship from the national Principal's Leadership Award Program.
   Inafuku is vp for her senior class, co-captain of the volleyball team, & editor of the school yearbook.

MOUNTAIN BALL SEASON TO START

     January 1998 - A meeting to discuss the organization & start of the 1998 Mililani Men's 18-&-over Mountainball League will be held on Jan 17, 7pm at the Mililani District Park multi-purpose bldg.
   The league begins play on Jan 26. Games will be at Kipapa Park on weeknights at 7 & 8:15pm.

GREY TWISTERS & M'ZAMBAS & KNIGHTS VOLLEY TO FIRST PLACE FINISHES

     January 1998 - The Twisters, coached by Matthew Cabico & Jonathon Kappas, won the 12-&-under division of the Mililani Youth Volleyball Coed League.      Coached by Ed Gonzales, the M'Zambas & the Knights tied for first in the 14-&-under division.

SHARKS KICK THEIR WAY TO 2ND PLACE

     January 1998 - The Mililani Sharks took second place honors in the boys under-14 division of the 1997 Mililani 7 A-Side Soccer Tournament.
   Team members are Sean Takahashi, Brandon Taoka, Bronson Yee, Ian Woodward, Elliot Hirai, Kyle Ogata, Ryan Kau, Matthew Murayama, Eliot Tada, Kilipaki Kanae, & Vance Harris. The Sharks are coached by Paul Fu.

SCHOOLS, HURRICANE SHELETERS, & TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSED BY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

     January 1998 - At a December meeting, the Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board voted to support the proposal to allow Launani students to attend Mililani schools. The board was told that District Superintendent Aileen Hokama will be seeking input from area schools' SCBMCs before making a final decision.
   The board also approved a resolution requesting the DOE to take actions to ensure that the Mauka elementary school & the new Mauka middle school can be used as hurricane shelters for area students & residents.
   The board was also informed by LOTMA executive director Darrlyn Bunda that a planned private bus service (as reported earlier) to link key points within Mililani has been postponed until funding issues are resolved.

MILILANI MAUKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC LIGHT UPDATE

     January 1998 - The contractor for the traffic lights near Mililani Mauka Elementary School is waiting for delivery of the poles & controller. Basic electrical work & construction of the base of the light poles have been completed. Delivery of the remaining equipment is expected soon.

CRAFT FAIR BENEFIT SET FOR FEB

     January 1998 - A craft fair to benefit the Children's Miracle Network will be held on Feb 7-8 from 9am-4pm in the Walmart parking lot.
   Applications for booth space are avaialbale at Walmart's craft dept. Call 623-6744 for more information.

YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION SET FOR JAN 17-18

     January 1998 - Registration for the Central Oahu Baseball Youth Major Conference will be held at 1:30-4:30pm, Jan 17-18 at the Mililani District Park multi-purpose bldg.
   Birth certificate & proof of medical insurance are required. Fees, which is based on age, range from $80 to $100.

MHS GRAD TO SWIM IN NAIA FINALS

     January 1998 - Janel Yanagihara, a junior at the University of Puget Sound in Washington, has qualified in the 100 freestyle, 100/200 butterfly, & the 200 individual medley for the NAIA swimming national championships.
   Yanagihara graduated from MHS in 1995. She is ranked in the top 10 in both butterfly events.

MILILANI DEVELOPER TO INSTALL STOP- LIGHT ON LANIKUHANA AVENUE NEAR THE TOWN CENTER

     January 1998 - Construction on a much-needed stop light on Lanikuhana Aveneue near the BHP Gas Express will begin this spring.
   Mililani developer Castle & Cooke plans to install the stoplight at the intersection of Lanikuhahana Avenue & Holani Street.
   The stoplight will provide needed safety for pedistrians crossing the 4-lane road.

EVENING ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES AVAILABLE AT MHS

     January 1998 - Registration for evening adult education classes at MHS will be held from Jan 5-15.
   Special interest classes include aerobics, cake decorating, computer, guitar, painting, still photography, ukulele, & wills & trusts. Tuition ranges from $20-$43.
   Academic classes include accounting, English, algebra, Chinese, electronic calculators, math, high school core, high school English, conversational Japanese, keyboarding, Korean, & preparation for civicl service clerical. Academic classes are free.
   Community service classes include sign language & boating skills.
   Senior citizen day programs are also available.
   All classes are part of the Wahiawa Community School program at Leilehua High School. Call 622-1634 for more infomation.

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