Saturday, March 26, 2011

IMPORTANT - Rally Against Burning of Boats Sunday 10AM at Harbor

Aloha Members,
We will be supporting a press conference/rally initiated by Rep. Gil Riviere to show our support for our member sponsor North Shore Shark Encounters and to also show that we will not tolerate the lawlessness shown in the burning of this business' THREE boats.

Please join us tomorrow, Sunday, at 10:00AM at the weighing station in the Boat Harbor .  Park in the boat harbor.

Owner Joe Pavsek will be offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the arsonist.  If any of you would like to also contribute toward the reward, please call Joe at 221-1794.  He will be working with Crimestoppers.

I hope to see you tomorrow at the rally. If you have any questions, please call me today at 637-4558 or on cell 342-8557.

Mahalo,
Antya 

See related story in the Star Advertiser

Friday, March 25, 2011

Wind farm in Kahuku powers up

The state’s world-class tradewinds are now producing electricity for Oahu homes and businesses.



Officials from First Wind LLC, Hawaiian Electric Co. and state government will gather in Kahuku today to dedicate the island’s first large-scale wind farm. The 30-megawatt facility developed by Boston-based First Wind officially began selling electricity to HECO yesterday, allowing Oahu to join Maui and the Big Island in the effort to harness Hawaii’s famous winds.

More at the Star Advertiser

Weed Circle Cleanup Postponed & Haleiwa Art Walk This Saturday

Aloha Members,

The Weed Circle Cleanup for this Saturday will be postponed to May due to it being a three day weekend. We will reschedule it soon for May and I hope that you will be able to come out and help with the cleanup then.

Also, the Haleiwa Art Walk is this Saturday. It's always fun to visit the art galleries and to meet old friends along the way. Hope to see you there.

Mahalo,
Antya

Andy Anderson presents Haleiwa Hotel proposal at October Chamber meeting

Developer Andy Anderson
D. G. "Andy" Anderson, who proposes purchasing 3.2 acres of property owned by the City and building a replica of the historic Haleiwa Hotel on those parcels  and the property where Jameson's is located, was the featured speaker at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce October membership meeting at Haleiwa Joe's.  His presentation included architectural drawings, an artist's rendering, and several historic photos of the original interior of the hotel.  His plan was well received by the more than 50 people in attendance.

Anderson has purchased land where Jameson's by the Sea restaurant is located, but did not purchase the business itself.  He envisions building a boutique-style hotel that is a replica of Haleiwa Hotel, one with gracious lawns and an open setting. He noted the hotel will follow the guidelines of the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan and the Haleiwa Special District which limits heights to 42 feet and design consistent with 1920's Haleiwa.  He will be applying for the appropriate zoning and other permits once t he land is purchased from the City. He added that two acres would be donated back for a community owned park with the City required improvements.

The City is requiring him to construct walkways the length of the property, a pedestrian crossing, and 25 parking stalls for public use.  He will underground the utilities.  He projects a room cost to guests of $215  per night and estimates 110 employees  will be employed by the hotel.

Visitor Center Volunteers Needed

Carolyn Lazar,
Visitor Center Chair & Volunteer
Are you interested in spending a couple of hours each week staffing the Visitor Center at our new building  and helping with special projects and events?  If you're available for a shift lasting two hours weekly, please contact  us..  Training will be provided.  Interest in the history of the area is very helpful. 

Stop by  our office across from the Haleiwa Post Office or give us a call at 637-4558. You can also just fill out the Volunteer Application  and fax it to 637-4556 or mail it to us and we'll call you. 
A big mahalo goes out to our faithful volunteers who keep the office open from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday: Geri Takahashi Guillemot, Sherry Heiser, Barbara Hay Santos, Jenny Turner, and Alice Rogers.  All are long-time residents.  Our goal is to open at 11:00 am each day. 

Please help us reach our goal of having office hours that will meet the community's needs better and help the Chamber become more financially sustainable through increased Business Services income. 

Please keep Carolyne Lazar, our Visitor Center Chairperson, in your prayers.

Save the Date for the 2011 Business Expo on May 25th at Turtle Bay Resort's Ballroom

Plans for this year's Business Expo are shaping up and it promises to be a great day of educational seminars and speakers, networking, and information gathering.  Prices will remain at the same bargain rates as the last event. 

A $40 member registration fee will include a continental breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception plus six educational seminars featuring speakers who are experts in their fields.  Don't miss this opportunity to recharge your batteries, see old friends and meet new ones, make new business contacts, and learn about topics that will help you in your business, all while having fun in a beautiful setting! 

Attendee happy with great lunch
Sandwich Isles Bedbug Buster


Put this on your calendar now.