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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE DARRELL YOUNGloha Kakou! On behalf of the Staff and Directors of theWaikele Community Association, we wish you a safe andhappy summer!First of all, I am pleased to announce that on May 12th,

the Honolulu City Council approved Resolution 10-079 whichrenamed the Waikele Neighborhood Park after our late AssociationPresident, Mits Shito. This is a great honor that is well deserved.Since taking over from Mits, I’ve spent a lot time walking around

the various neighborhoods to better familiarize myself with ourWaikele community. One thing that we should all try to work at isto try to follow the City’s Refuse, Recycling and Bulky Item pick upschedules better.

REFUSE & RECYCLINGWaikele neighborhoods are serviced twice per week: Mondays are

designated for refuse pickup and Thursdays for recycling pickup.Your household should have a complement of three carts for sortingyour waste – gray for refuse, green for green waste, and blue formixed recyclables.

Green waste includes grass, tree and hedge trimmings; Christmastrees (no ornaments or flocking).

Mixed recyclables include newspaper, corrugated cardboard,glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and plastic containers #1 and#2 plastic codes. Rinse containers. Remove lids. Labels are okay.If your household consistently generates more than the average

quantity of green waste or non-recyclable refuse, you can requestadditional carts at no charge. You may request up to two additionalgreen carts for green waste. A second gray cart can be issued to house-holds with large families and greater amounts of refuse, and set outin tandem on your once per week pickup day. There is no charge forthese additional carts; however, the households will be asked todemonstrate need. Households requesting an additional gray refusecart must be fully recycling to qualify. Please call the City’s RecyclingOffice at 768-3200 to make your request. Please be prepared for City

personnel to inspect and monitor your refusesetout.

BULKY ITEM PICK UPAll areas of the island are on a no-call, regular monthly collection

schedule for bulky item pickup. Our assigned day is the SECONDWEDNESDAY of each month, and collection is conducted over a 3-4 day period. Put items out for collection no earlier than the evening before

your scheduled pickup day or period and do not block sidewalks,driveways or roadways.Bulky items sitting at the curbside for long periods are unattractive in

your neighborhood, can be unsafe (especially for children) and canattract illegal dumping at that site. In Waikele, this sometimes occurs attimes fronting multi-family properties when renters move in and out,and either don’t know about the rules and schedules or don’t carebecause they’re leaving. By City regulations and the by-laws of our Association, if you miss

the scheduled collection time, your bulky items must be stored onyour property until the next month’s scheduled collection. While it issimpler to re-store bulky items on single family homes, some multi-family complexes like Viewpointe at Waikele have areas set aside onproperty to address this issue. Please check with your propertymanager to see whether your multi-family complex has a set aside site.Finally, please remember to remove or secure doors for refrigera-

tors, as children have been known to suffocate in refrigerators,unable to open the doors from the inside. Remove the doors, tie itclosed or place the door against the ground or a wall to prevent itfrom opening. If we all pull together and work toward knowing these procedures

better, we can work to curb illegal dumping and make Waikele acleaner, safer and better place to live‘Til next time, Aloha!

Darrell

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WAIKELE NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH GROUPCelebrates its 14th Year Anniversary!

By Ken Mijo, Neighborhood Security Watch Captain

We would like to proudly announce thatthis year marks our 14th year of “pounding”the pavements of the neighborhoods ofSunset Pointe I and II, Golf Club Estates, Ho‘O Maka and Ho ‘O Malu. We are the oldestNSW group in Waikele, and participate inweekly group walks around the neighbor-hood, reporting any suspicious activity toHPD.This past June, members of our group,

along with other homeowners of Waikeleattended a Drug PowerPoint presentation byHPD community policing officer, TonyBonilla. The presentation had 21 people inattendance. We have 13 members, of which five of us

have been with the program from the begin-ning. Eight new members have joined us inthe past 18 months. We welcome more ofour neighbors to join us.

Left to Right: Margaret Nakakuni, Judy Wu, DanielWu, Ken Mijo, Amy Mijo, Rissa Cruzata, Lori Yrizarry,Nelson Yrizarry, Fred Fukamizu.

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Dear Friends,

I hope you and yourfamilies are enjoying thesummer and wish you ahappy 4th of July. As you

know, the Friday Furloughs at our publicschools have finally come to an end (storybelow). Here are a few things I'd like to sharewith you.

Friday Furloughs Finally Ending As a lifelong educator, I was happy and

relieved that Friday Furloughs at our publicschools have finally come to an end.Governor Lingle made an announcement onMay 25th that she will use $57 million fromthe Hurricane Relief Fund appropriated bySB 2124 (Act 143) to restore the 17 furloughdays that had been planned for next year. TheGovernor said she will use a $10 million lineof credit from First Hawaiian Bank and Bankof Hawai'i if the $57 million is not enoughto cover the cost. Teachers earlier agreed toconvert 6 planning days to instructional daysfor next year. The HSTA and the Governorstill disagree on the number of schoolemployees that are needed, but it's an enor-mous relief to know that our state will nolonger hold the embarrassing distinction of

having the lowest number of instructionaldays (163) in the nation.

Civil Liability Law Adds Protections forHomeownersBack in 2007, I introduced a bill (SB

1617) after hearing from a Kapoleiconstituent who said there was a loopholein the law which allowed a homeowner tobe sued by an intruder if the burglar isinjured while trying to rob you and harmyour family. We looked into it and foundout my constituent was right and that therehad been cases like this on the mainland.My bill passed the Senate but didn't end upmaking it through the House. I was a littlediscouraged but was told by a veterancolleague not to worry, because it sometimestakes several years even to get good legisla-tion like this passed into law. So I was veryhappy that Senator Brian Taniguchi intro-duced a similar version of my bill, SB 532,which was signed into law by GovernorLinda Lingle as Act 98 on May 12th. Act 98effectively prevents a property owner frombeing held liable for civil damages for anyinjuries (or death) that a criminal suffers inthe commission of a violent crime. However,one important point to mention is that inorder for the protections to be in effect, the

perpetrator must be convicted of the crime.

Plug into Hawai'i EnergyYou may have seen the ads about the

“Trade-Up for Cool Cash” program, whichwas launched on May 24th and provided$250 cash rebates to 8,000 people whoreplaced their old clunker fridges with anENERGY STAR. This great program wasadministered by Hawai'i Energy using federalAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) stimulus funds. If you are notfamiliar, Hawai'i Energy is the state's energyefficiency program, which used to be run byHECO. While the funding for this initial"Cool Cash" program is over, more fundingwill soon be available to provide consumerswith more ENERGY STAR appliances. Pleasevisit www.hawaiienergy.com for informationabout already existing rebate programs andmore deals to come!

Listen-StoryMy next “Listen-Story” community meeting

at the Kamokila Community Park meetingroom in Honokai Hale on Saturday, July 24thfrom 9-10 a.m. Please contact me if I can help you in any

way. My phone number is 586-6830 and emailis sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov

Your Senator’s ReportSenator Mike Gabbard

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PET PEEVESAs a pet owner, it’s

important to practicecourteous habits withyour animal. Whilewalking your dog inpublic areas, have your

dog on a leash as to prevent them fromrunning into other people’s yard or publicareas with small children. Also remember tocarry a plastic bag. Not disposing youranimals’ feces is considered littering.According to City and County Ordinances,littering and no leashes are prohibited andstrictly enforced by the Honolulu PoliceDepartment. Making sure your dog is trained well, is

also being a good pet owner. Since noteveryone likes/understands animals, havingyour dog know when to bark is important.Barking usually occurs when a dog feels thatits territory is threatened. If a dog barks ateveryday occurrences, it is usually caused byboredom. Barking for ten continuousminutes or intermittently for 30 minutes is aviolation of the animal nuisance law. Formore information, request an informationpamphlet “Training YourDog When (and WhenNot) to Bark” from theHawaii Humane Societyat 946-2187 If you have a cat, as a

responsible pet ownermake sure your cat does

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It has been an honorserving you in the HawaiiHouse of Representatives forthe past eight years. Many

of you have seen me grow up from a youngand eager twenty-seven year-old politician toa leader in the Hawaii House of Representa-tives. The following are some of my policyaccomplishments for our community andthe State of Hawaii:Economy and Sustainability•Encouraged multi-millions of dollars ofinvestments into Hawaii through tax credits for film production, 15% on Oahu, and 20% on neighbor islands; •Expanded the Small Business Innova-tion Research Grants and Small Busi-ness Technology Transfer Research Grants to maximize federal matching dollars to help Hawaii’s start-up technology and science businesses; •Floated $55 million in special purpose

Your Representative’s ReportRepresentative Jon Riki Karamatsu

revenue bonds for local technology andrenewable energy companies to help build research facilities and solar farmsin Hawaii; •Created incentives for important agricultural lands;•Funded $1 million to be matched with private funds for beach restoration; and•Required the Department of Agricultureto authenticate Ni‘ihau shell leis to empower Hawaii Ni’ihau shell lei makersand protect consumers from fraudulent sales using the Ni‘ihau shell branding

Education•Supported project-based learning in ourpublic schools such as art, culture, history, computer programming, robotics, and television production;•Appropriated funds for capital improve-ments for our public schools; and•Voted in favor of the $67 million appropriation to be used to restore

instructional days for the 2010 to 2011 school year.

Public Safety• Incorporated into the sexual assault law,the prohibition of a substance in subjecting one to sexual assault; •Created a criminal impersonation law; •Updated our harassment and stalking laws to include electronic communication; •Secured funding for our specialty courts,which has been proven successful in turning individuals’ lives around to be productive citizens rather than abusingillegal drugs.•Extended temporary restraining orders to be applied to pet animals; •Required pet animals to be humanely treated when placed in confinement;

It has been an exciting journey. My loveand support for you and this great commu-nity will continue regardless of where mycareer leads to. I wish you and your familygood health and happiness.

Notes from NestorCouncilmember Nestor Garcia

As I wrote about back inJanuary, this was a chal-lenging year for the City as weworked to address an esti-

mated $140 million shortfall primarily due todecreases in property valuations. Together, mycolleagues and I scrutinized all programs andservices, that included even nostalgic andsentimental ones like the Royal HawaiianBand and City Parks and Recreation Services,in the attempt to keep property tax rates to aminimum. I’m pleased to inform you that onJune 9th, the Council passed out thefollowing budget bills:

Bill 14 CD 2– Legislative Budget• $18,000 total reduction in Legislative contingency account for all Councilmembers• Furloughs for Clerks Office, 5% pay reductions for Councilmembers, Staff, OCS, and Auditor’s Office

Bill 15 CD 2– Executive Operating Budget• Accepts Mayor’s recommendations for previously arbitrated pay raises for policeand firefighters, negotiated pay raises forbus drivers, and other work force costs.• Also accepts request for $14 million for specialized public safety requirements ofhosting the 2011 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference.• Proposes a 10% decrease in vacant fundedSalaries and a 1.5% decrease Current Expenses of most departments

Bill 16 CD 2– Executive Capital Budget (see details below)Resolution 10-60 CD 1 – Sets Real Property Tax rates for FY 2011• Lowers the Non-Homeowner rate proposed by the Administration from $3.72 per $1,000 to $3.58.• The tax rates for all other classifications would stay the same as this year, includingthe "homeowner" (owner-occupant) class, which would pay $3.42.• According to Budget Director Rix Mauer III, because of lower property values islandwide, the average property owner would see a drop in taxes, including the non-occupant homeowners.• For example, an owner-occupant family of a home valued at $600,000 this year would pay $160 less next year, while non-occupant homeowners would pay $70 less

Bill 19 (2009) CD 1 – Due to concerns overimpacts of new Non-Homeowner rates onOhana housing, and multi-generationallyowned properties, Council proposing toenact a targeted $100 tax credit for certainqualified NH properties.• Limited to properties with only 2 dwellings• One must have Homeowner exemption• Not for B&Bs, TVUs, or other types of investment properties

Bill 32 (2009) CD 1 – Minimum taxincrease

• Proposing a $200 increase. Last time raised – 17 years ago from $7 to $100. • The $100 minimum tax raises approxi-mately $800,000 annually. New minimum tax of $300 should raise $2.4 million annually.• Because of diminishing of safety net by state, and greater needs by non-profits toservice our people, places approximately$1.2 million into Office of Special Projects to administer a GIA program similar to the Leeward Coast CB package.• The remaining $1.2 million will go into the General Fund.

Capital Budget Highlights for Waikele andWaipahu include:• Central Oahu Ambulance Unit Facility - $3.85 million• Ted Makalena Golf Course (new cart paths) - $550,000• Waipahu Cultural Garden Park - Additional funds for Roof Repair to Okada Building - $400K• West Loch Golf Course (ponds and waterway improvements to address drainage and silting issues) - $1.1 million• Honolulu High Capacity Transit Project -$1.3 billion

As always, I would greatly appreciate yousharing any constructive ideas and sugges-tions you have on how we can work togethertoward balancing the services our residentsneed with our ability to fund these servicesin the coming year. I look forward tohearing from you at ngarcia@honolulu.govAloha!

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12TH ANNUAL WAIKELE EASTER EGG HUNTThis year’s Easter egg hunt at the Waikele

Elementary School was a huge success withover 759 Waikele residents and invitedguests in attendance. The event included afree Easter Egg Hunt for children fromnewborns to 12 years old, Easter bagdecorating, balloon making, spray ontemporary tattoos, and inflatable bouncers.Hope Chapel West Oahu provided everyonewith delicious lunch and beverages, and 400cupcakes were donated thanks to Waikeleresidents Mr. and Mrs. Hoku Ching. Thisyear was also a huge success thanks toorganizations that participated in the eventsuch as, Honolulu Police department-PearlCity Community Policing, Aloha PacificFederal Credit Union, Jose Jiminez ofEdward Jones, and Nina of Disney’sImagination Mover’s. In addition, theWaikele Community Association would liketo thank Baskin-Robbins Waikele, WaikelePremium Outlets, McDonald’s of Hawaii,Zippy’s, Costco, and Sam’s Club for theirgenerous donations to the event’s Easter egghunt prizes.

Photos courtesy of Waikele ResidentTerrence Reis of Surf Shooter Hawaii.

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This year will be my 10thanniversary as Manager ofWaikele and I am so proud to

serve such a fine master planned community.Yes, we have gone through many changes overthe past decade…positive changes that havemolded Waikele into one of the mostbeautiful plan communities in the State ofHawaii. However, as our community ages(just like our bodies), we develop newchallenges that we have to address and I amfully confident that we as an association areready to take on those challenges.

Suspicious Individuals and Vehicles inthe CommunityOver the past year, reports of suspicious

vehicles in the community have nearlydoubled. It’s hard to say whether theeconomy is the cause of it or whether we areliving in a time where people have no respectfor another person’s property. Today’scriminals are much more creative and bold.They will park outside your residence inbroad daylight, tell you hello, and then stealsomething right from your garage the minuteyou turn away. They dress up in disguises tobe less conspicuous. They could look like alandscaper, the newspaper boy, or even driveup in a moving truck. That is why it isimportant for every homeowner to getinvolved and get educated. OurNeighborhood Security Watch Teams are veryactive in the community and are alwayslooking for new members to join them oncommunity patrols. We also haveCommunity Safety Team Officers and HPDOfficers that drive around in unmarkedvehicles during different times of the daylooking out for suspicious vehicles and othersafety concerns. But one of the easiest ways toget involved is to join the Waikele Posse emaillist. Just send me an email to:mching1@hawaii.rr.com and put “sign meup for the posse” in the subject line. You willreceive important security alerts andinformation directly from my desk as Ireceived them from my CST Officers. So get

MANAGER’S MEMOby Malcolm C.C. Ching, General Manager

involved today and together we will send outa message that Waikele will not toleratecrime.

President of the ParkI remember years ago at one of our events,

the comedy duo “Da Braddahs” referred toour WCA President Mitsuo Shito as the“President of the Park” because our event washeld at the Waikele District Park. They didn’trealize that Mr. Shito was the President of theentire Waikele Community Association.However, our office recently received a letterfrom the city that members of the HonoluluCity Council unanimously approved therenaming of the park on Lumiauau Street to“The Mits Shito Waikele Community Park”in honor of our late WCA President. Wewould like to thank our current WCAPresident Darrell Young and CityCouncilmember Nestor Garcia for draftingthis resolution and presenting it to the CityCouncil. This park will now stand as a lastinglegacy to a man who has given so much toour community.

Reporting a ProblemIf you happen to see a problem on

property whether it’s a broken sprinkler, anunsafe condition on the sidewalk, fallen tree,or broken light…take a minute and report itto the WCA. Most problems will be addressedwithin 48 hours. Please provide detailedinformation as to the location of theproblem, time of day, and what the problemis concerning. With new technology today,practically every person has a cell phone witha built-in camera. You may even sendpictures with a message towaicom@hawaii.rr.com. Remember… thefaster we know about it… the faster theproblem can be addressed.

So in closing, I would like to encourage allour residents to invest a little time…to makea BIG difference. Remember…”If you wantwhat you don’t have…you must DO whatyou’ve never done”.

not wander off into another homeowner’syard. Chances are neighbors may have a dogthat dislikes cats. Also having them roam theneighborhood can increase the chances ofthem being hit by a car. Keeping your catindoors is your safest choice.

Feral AnimalsFor animals wandering in common

areas, please be sure to call the humanesociety first. Even friendly looking dogs mayreact differently when approached by astranger or being restrained. The HawaiiHumane Society are trained to handle feralanimals on a daily basis. Be sure to provideaccurate information to the Hawaii HumaneSociety operator, such as location, anddetailed description of animal. If there is alost dog, Humane Society will contact thehomeowners from a collar ID or a chipembedded in the animal. A increase of feral animals, such as, loose

rooster or chickens, have also been sightedin Waikele. If a chicken or rooster continu-ously roams, please call the Chicken GameBreeders Association. They are a nonprofitorganization who will lend you a chickentrap free of charge, and pick up the chickenonce it is caught. Captured Chickens aregiven to families free of charge, for theprimary purpose of consumption.

PET PEEVES Continued from page 4.

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Aloha Everyone!

Violations Letters Better Known asReminder LettersDo not be alarmed by the term

“violation letter”. Although it is my job toenforce the Waikele DCC&Rs, my violationletters or reminder letters are really not asharsh as it may sound. It is more like acourtesy letter sent out to homeowners, asa friendly reminder that something ontheir property is not in compliance. In thecontent of the letter, it clearly expresses theintent of the community in maintainingthe aesthetics and rules of the Waikelecommunity. The letters are a way ofopening a proper communication channelbetween the association and homeowner.It opens the opportunity for the home-owner to contact our association and clearup any infraction, or misunderstanding ontheir property. Our association has helpedmany homeowners, with resolving anytype of non-compliance, complaints ormisunderstanding on their property. Understanding the Waikele’s DCC&Rs

can be overwhelming as the documents arefull of terms and conditions that are notfamiliar to just anyone. Here in the officewe have the resources and training to assistresidents with their questions andconcerns. We are more than happy to be of

assistance in any way! Please do nothesitate to call us during regular businesshours or drop us an email by visiting ourwebsite at www.waikeleohana.com.

Summer Celebrations andGatheringsDuring the summer many residents may

host small gatherings to commemorateFourth of July weekend, or to help celebratea recent graduation accomplishment. Pleasekeep in mind the following communityrules and guidelines:

Party Tents: “Party tents, tarps and temporary

structures such as lean-to's, luauenclosures, etc., may be erected withoutModifications Committee approval,provided that the owner shall not continueto use the structure beyond the specialevent for which it is planned and shallexpeditiously remove the tent or temporarystructure after its use. Placement of anysuch structure on any lot for any purposelonger than four (4) days requiresapplication and approval. Noapplication/review fee will be charged forsuch requests.” (Waikele's Rules &Guidelines (Section IX: Rules & Guidelines,Item 30: Party Tents and TemporaryStructures)

Quiet Enjoyment:“No noxious, offensive, or immoral

activity shall be carried on upon any Lot,nor shall anything be done or placedthereon which may be or become anuisance, or cause unreasonable embarrass-ment, disturbance, or annoyance to otherOwners.” DCC&R Article IX: Land Classifi-cation and Restrictive Covenants; Section9.03 (R) Quiet Enjoyment)

Air Conditioning Units (A-C):During these summer months, you may

be considering installing an airconditioning unit. As a kind reminder, ifyou are planning to install an airconditioning unit, be sure you first get apermit approval. All exterior modificationsdo need to have a permit accompanied withwork. Air conditioners that are visible tothe street or adjacent property need to beconcealed from view. For split system units,utilizing potted plants or landscaping arean acceptable solution, provided that thelandscaping is kept in a thriving state andscreens the unit entirely. For a lowmaintenance solution, consider using a silkplant. Window or wall units on the otherhand will require a more permanentsolution for concealment. For theconvenience of our homeowner theassociation has a Pre-Approved LouveredDesign, which is available to homeownersand contractors. It is the uniformed designthat has been used throughout Waikele forthe past 15 year. For referral information,please contact our office.

Landscape ConcernsAs a friendly reminder, I would like to

remind all homeowners to continue main-taining their yards on a regular basis.Especially during the warm summermonths, extra watering may be required inorder to maintain yards in a green andhealthy condition. Maintaining your yardon a regular basis is always encouraged.As stated in our community Rules and

Guidelines:“All landscaped areas will be maintained

in a neat, attractive, green and healthycondition. What constitutes “completedlandscaping” shall be determined by theCovenant Enforcement Committee, but as aminimum, grading, weeding (removal of allnoxious weeds and vegetation), soil prepa-ration, finished seeding or planting of asuitable ground cover, and the planting oremplacement of plant and non-plant land-scaping materials to a sufficient degree thatthe majority of the committee membersagree that the area or lot in question is a“completed landscape" rather than prima-rily “red dirt and weeds” will determinewhether the landscaping requirements ofthese rules and guidelines have been met.”(Waikele's Rules & Guidelines Section IX:Rules & Guidelines; Item 5: Landscaping).

Neighborhood Security WatchWaikele (Beat 362)March to May 2010

TYPE OF CALL March April MayAbuse 2 2 2Alarm Call 31 38 33Argument 43 44 39Assault 2 2 2Auto Theft 2 13 5Auto Theft Recovery 8 2 3Burglary 9 7 15Crim. Property Damage 9 20 15Graffiti 1 2 1Dropped 9-1-1 call 44 34 38Miscellaneous Public 13 16 15Miscellaneous Services 68 58 60Noise Complaint 31 39 48Nuisance/Disorderly 19 18 27Parking 41 26 45Robbery 1 0 2Suspicious Circumstance 68 45 46Theft 17 16 25Unauthorized Entry into a Motor Vehicle 33 28 20

# of Calls for Waikele 663 587 651 # of Calls for District 7,016 6,841 6,925 Percentage of calls 9.45% 8.58% 9.40%

Covenants CornerBy Shaunte Guerrero, Covenants Specialist

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Green Team Project

On Saturday, May 15, members of ourGreen Team met to pick up litter alongLumiaina Street near Celebrations, MahiKo, Park Glen and Viewpointe. Thanks toall the volunteers who donated their timethat morning to help clean up our commu-nity! The Green Team is a wonderful wayto meet fellow Waikele residents whileworking outdoors on community beautifi-cation projects – picking up litter, weeding,clearing green waste, etc. If you are inter-ested in learning more about the GreenTeam, give our office a call or visit ourwebsite at www.waikeleohana.com.

WCA on FacebookThe WCA has joined Facebook! Our

page will be updated frequently withannouncements and reminders exclusivelyfor Waikele homeowners. As a fan, you canview photos from past events, receiveinformation on upcoming volunteerprojects and community events, and postyour own messages on our discussionboard to communicate with other Waikeleresidents. For the latest information onwhat’s happening in the community, visitour brand-new Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/waikeleohana andbecome a fan of the WCA!

Dogs BarkingA friendly reminder to dog owners:

while your pup’s bark is an important wayto communicate with you, please be awarethat excessive barking (defined as ananimal making noise “continuously for aperiod of 10 minutes or intermittently for½ hour”) may be considered an “animalnuisance.” To avoid a letter and possiblefine, check out the Hawaiian HumaneSociety website at hawaiianhumane.org foruseful tips on training your dog when (andwhen not) to bark. The Humane Societyeven sells citronella anti-bark collars,designed to dispense a spray of harmlesscitrus scent whenever your dog barks. Toreport an animal nuisance, direct calls tothe Humane Society Field Services line at356-2250.

PermitsFor all homeowners who have received

a modification permit following yourapproved application from the ModificationCommittee, please remember to post yourgreen permit somewhere that is visible fromthe street throughout construction orinstallation. This allows the WCA andneighbors to note at a quick glance that yourmodification has been approved and in theprocess of being completed. Once issued,the permit is valid for 120 days – if yourmodification cannot be completed by thedeadline, please notify our office of thesituation.

City and County Related Concernswww.co.honolulu.hi.us/csd/publiccom/fixit.htmReporting City and County issues in your

neighborhood is now easier than ever. Byvisiting the website address above, you canfill out a problem report that is sent directlyto the C&C, making this method far moreeffective in relaying valuable informationsuch as the specific location and nature ofthe problem. We encourage you to visit thissite when you would like to report concernsthat fall under the following City andCounty-related issues: abandoned vehicles,street lights, road or street conditions, streetsigns, traffic signals, street trees, curbs orgutters, sewers or storm drains, sidewalks,refuse or bulky item pick-up, fire hydrants,public restrooms, parks and playgrounds.

Courtesy House ChecksPlanning a trip can be stressful enough

without the added worry of leaving yourhome empty and unguarded for days. TheWCA is happy to offer “Courtesy HouseChecks” for our Waikele residents. If you aregoing to be away for a period of time, notifyour office with your dates of absence andemergency contact information, and ourvery own Community Safety Team (CST)officers will perform routine drives throughyour neighborhood, checking for anysuspicious activity. Planning on having

What’s HappeningBy Lauren Tasaki, Administrative Assistant

friends or neighbors stopby to water plants or feedyour pets? Let us know,and we will inform CSTso they can identifysuspicious intruders from expected guests.Take the extra step to keep your home safe– it’s worth it!

Updating Homeowner InformationWhen Waikele residents move, rent out

their properties, or change phone numbers,notifying the WCA of their updatedinformation is often the last thing on theirminds. However, maintaining up-to-datehomeowner information (a current phonenumber and mailing address) in our officeallows us to communicate more effectivelywith residents. Minor violations and prop-erty concerns can be easily passed on tohomeowners through a courtesy phone call,eliminating the need to send a formal letter.Homeowners who have moved out of stateand continue to retain their property inWaikele can stay informed of importantissues by having all correspondences copiedto their current mailing address. Aconsistent means of communication is oneof our office’s most valuable assets inalerting residents to concerns on theirproperty. Please call our office to updateyour contact information today!

Did You Know?The Waikele Community Association

provides logo window decals for yourvehicle so that patrolling officers candetermine who is and who is not a Waikeleresident. Stop by our office to pick up yourdecal!

For more information, or if you have anyquestions regarding any of the topicsdiscussed in our newsletters, please do nothesitate to call our office or visit our websiteat www.waikeleohana.com.

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Thanks to Waikele homeowner Ginny forgiving us the perfect light pasta dish forsummer. This quick and simple recipe isflexible too, so feel free to throw in someseasonal veggies such as zucchini, mush-rooms, or red bell pepper for a healthy meal!The lemon zest gives the pasta a bright, fresh

flavor (be careful to grate only the skin andnot down to the bitter white pith), and thedish comes together with a handful ofParmesan cheese at the finish. This pastawould also be a great accompaniment tosome grilled shrimp or chicken!

Lauren

Directions:

Heat oven to 350F. Wash mushrooms and remove stems. Finely chop stems andreserve.

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add fettucine and cook according to direc-tions. Drain and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add lemonzest, garlic and jalapeno peppers and cook until garlic starts "smelling" (about 2 minutes).Do not burn garlic, or it will taste too bitter. Add cooked fettucine, lemon juice, thawedpeas, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and cook until just heated through (3 minutes). Addparmesan cheese and toss well. Done!

TTAASSTTEESS of Waikeleby Lauren Tasaki

SPICY LEMON PASTASubmitted by Ginny

WCA MEETINGS ANDCOMING EVENTS

HOLIDAYSThe WCA office will be closed on

July 5 - Independence DaySeptember 6 - Labor Day

WCA MEETINGS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Modifications Committee MeetingFirst Thursday of every month

August 6 September 3

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMEETING

Second Wednesday of every other monthJuly 14

September 8 *If you are interested in attending any of

these meetings, please inquire with the WCAoffice at 676-1991 so we may add you to ourmeeting agenda.

Have a Recipe? We would like to hear from you!

We would like to hear from you: If you have great recipes you would like to share with theWaikele community, please submit your recipe to our office or send us an email towaicom@hawaii.rr.com with the information listed in the guidelines:

Recipe Guidelines:10 main ingredients or less Complete written directionsYour contact information (for office use only) Name of the recipePictures (optional)

Ingredients:

1 pound fettucine pasta3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 lemons, zest and juice3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced,

11/2cups frozen peas, thawedSalt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesano cheese.

It's best to keep eggsin their carton in yourrefrigerator to be surethey stay cold.

If desired, store eggs with the large endup to keep the yolk centered for moreattractive hard- and soft-cooked eggs.

Uncooked eggs in the shell will keepup to 5 weeks when properly stored in

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website!www.WaikeleOhana.com

New features include:• Locate your property manager usingour interactive map

• Submit your landscape concerns

• Get information on WCA volunteerteams and how to join

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• Photo gallery HELPFUL TIPSStoring and Handling Eggs

the refrigerator.

Unbroken egg yolks store best whencovered with a small amount of water in atightly covered container. They'll keep for aday or two in the refrigerator.

Egg whites may stand safely at roomtemperature for up to 30 minutes. Room-temp whites will beat up fluffier for recipessuch as meringue.

GET RECOGNIZED!GET RECOGNIZED!If you are a Waikele resident and are goingto receive an award, achievement or honor,please let us know. Are you a photographer?Have a great recipe? Saw an act of kindnessin your neighborhood? We would like torecognize you in our quarterly publication.

Send in your story ideas today toSend in your story ideas today toinfo@waikeleohana.cominfo@waikeleohana.com

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WAIKELE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Darrell YoungVice President: Jim CarberryTreasurer: Gary WatanabeSecretary: Denton ChunDirector: Mel MoritaProperty Manager: Regina MizusawaGeneral Manager: Malcolm ChingCovenants Specialist: Shaunte Guererro Admin. Assistant: Lauren Tasaki

Waikele Community Association94-1030 Waipio Uka Street, #103-AWaipahu, Hawaii 96797Ph: 676-1991Web Site: www.waikeleohana.com

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Waikele Ohana News is published quarterly for the Waikele Community Asso-ciation by R.E.D. Media, Inc.. The publication is intended to notify homeownersof community issues, rules, policies, meetings, events and any other mattersof community interest. Articles of interest and photographs may be submittedto the publishers office for consideration. If you require your article or photosreturned, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Publisher andthe community association reserve the right to edit or reject any submissions.

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Waikele Community AssociationFrequently Called NumbersWaikele Community Association • Ph. 676-1991 • Fax: 676-1020

All Emergencies 911Abandoned Vehicles 733-2530Better Business Bureau 536-6956Board of Water Supply 527-6124C&C Collection services (Bulky Items, and refuse collection) 455-9644

Deceased Animal Pickup (on C&C roads only) 887-6063

C&C Facility & Maintenance(Pothole hotline) 768-7777

C&C Missing Street Signs 527-5925C&C Street Light Maintenance 564-6113C&C Tree Maintenance 971-7151Drug Buster Hotline 586-1328Hawaii Electric Co. 548-7311Hawaiiana Management 593-9100Hawaii Humane Society 946-2187Hope Chapel West Oahu 677-8844HPD Narcotics Division 529-3101Landscape Emergencies 676-1991Landscape AFTER HOURSEMERGENCIES ONLY 690-2203

Mayor Complaint Office 523-4381Mediation Center of the Pacific 521-6767Oceanic Cable 643-2100Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222Refuse Collection 455-9644Satellite City Hall Pearlridge 483-3405Suicide & Crisis Center 521-4555Waikele Center 671-6977Waikele Golf Course 676-9000Waikele Park/Rec. Center 678-0871Waikele Premium Outlets 678-0786Waikele Swimming Pool 678-0872

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This month’s cover of Waikele OhanaNews was taken at our 12th Annual EasterEgg Hunt held at the Waikele ElementarySchool. The photo captures children whoattended the event enjoying the inflatablebouncers. Photo was taken by Waikeleresident Terry Reis who runs Surf ShooterHawaii. www.surfshooterhawaii.com