Nov 5, 2009 | Community
The General Plan is a term for a series of planning documents that will guide future growth and policy creation in the County. The Countywide Policy Plan acts as an overarching values statement and is an umbrella policy document for the Island and Community Plans. The Maui Island Plan will function as a regional plan and address the unique problems and needs of the Island of Maui and establish specific policies relating to regional systems such as transportation, utilities, and growth management for the Island of Maui. The Community Plans will reflect the unique characteristics of each Community Plan area and enable residents and stakeholders within those areas to address location specific challenges. In addition to the General Plan, Maui County also maintains a variety of other plans, each designed to meet specific administrative, funding or policy goals. The General Plan is intended to support, not supplant, these ongoing planning efforts. Moreover, the General Plan encourages the development of additional functional plans for various county systems or specific area plans. One of the greatest challenges in the development of this plan was avoiding duplication of efforts and ensuring that the plan would complement, rather than compete with other county and State Plans.
Excerpt from DRAFT MAUI ISLAND PLAN, Introduction.
Oct 29, 2009 | Community
In the 18th year of Tenmon (A.D. 1549) when Francisco Xavier landed in Japan from Europe the crew of his ship had carried a set of Hombre, 48-card Portuguese playing cards, which became extremely popular with the Japanese. Through a colorful history of being banned and declared illegal (which did not diminish cardplaying and gambling by the populace) the game of Hanafuda, which combined traditional Japanese games with Western-style playing cards, was developed in the late 1800s.
Entertaining and highly addictive the Hanafuda cards contain no numbers. Instead the 48 cards in the deck use pictures of flowers and plants. The deck is organized into 12 suites, one for each month of the year, and the types of plants represent the months in which they bloom. Hanafuda is commonly played in Hawaii and South Korea, though under different names. In Hawaii it is called Sakura, Hanafura, and Higobana.
Just ask any local or longtime resident about this card game and you will likely invoke wonderful memories of fun that could go on for hours, and hours, and hours.
The colorful ‘flower cards’ are thicker than Westernstyle cards and players enjoy the “smacking” sound they make when slapped together.
Oct 22, 2009 | Environment, Sustainability
Aia i ka`ōpua ke ola (There is life in the clouds.)
Water conservation is something we all can practice. Except for the air we breath, water is the single most important element in our lives. It is too precious to waste.
Here are some simple suggestions to help you save hundreds, even thousands, of gallons per month. Do one thing each day to save water. Don’t worry if the savings seem minimal, every drop counts, and every person will make a difference.
Run your clothes and dish washer only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
Turn off the water when brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your hair and save 25-300 gallons a month.
Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car and save up to 100 gallons every time.
Sweep instead of hose your lanai and sidewalks and save 25 gallons of water for every 5 minutes of hosing.
You are in control. START TODAY!
To find out how much water you use at home visit http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sq3.html.
Question of the Week: How do you conserve water?
Oct 15, 2009 | Community
Water questions everywhere…
Water resources and water usage are critical issues for Maui County.
FOCUS MAUI NUI is a voice and a vision for Maui Nui’s future created for and by the people who live here. People like you.
FOCUS MAUI NUI continues a series of Community Conversations on critical matters in our county and we appreciate your input!
What is the greatest challenge we face in Maui Nui when it comes to water?
What do you want to know about water in our community?
Focus Maui Nui cordially invites you to participate in a community conversation about water. Share your thoughts on the Focus Maui Nui Facebook page.
The General Plan is a term for a series of planning documents that will guide future growth and policy creation in the County. The Countywide Policy Plan acts as an overarching values statement and is an umbrella policy document for the Island and Community Plans. The Maui Island Plan will function as a regional plan and address the unique problems and needs of the Island of Maui and establish specific policies relating to regional systems such as transportation, utilities, and growth management for the Island of Maui. The Community Plans will reflect the unique characteristics of each Community Plan area and enable residents and stakeholders within those areas to address location specific challenges. In addition to the General Plan, Maui County also maintains a variety of other plans, each designed to meet specific administrative, funding or policy goals. The General Plan is intended to support, not supplant, these ongoing planning efforts. Moreover, the General Plan encourages the development of additional functional plans for various county systems or specific area plans. One of the greatest challenges in the development of this plan was avoiding duplication of efforts and ensuring that the plan would complement, rather than compete with other county and State Plans.
