Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Emergency sirens targeted by vandals

Reported by: Andrew Pereira

HALEIWA-  Imagine not being able to hear an emergency siren because of vandalism or theft?  That's a real and frightening possibility for residents on Oahu's North Shore after a siren at Haleiwa Beach Park was targeted three times since April.

The city’s deputy director of Emergency Management says the vandals broke into steel boxes that contain the siren’s wet cell batteries.  Peter Hirai says without the batteries the sirens may not function.

We're asking for the public to assist us in monitoring these sirens and if they see any kind of suspicious activity call 911 immediately,” said Hirai.  “These sirens are locked and they are secure but folks are getting into them.”

More at KHON2 News

Membership Meeting with Elected Officials Changed to Thurs, July 14th 6:30pm

Aloha Members,

The meeting with our elected officials has been changed to Thursday, July 14th 6:30pm at Waimea Valley's Pikaka Pavilion. So make sure you change the meeting on your calendar from this coming week to July 14th.  This evening meeting is to accommodate those members who are unable to attend morning meetings. 

This is a great opportunity to hear from our newly elected officials about the status of the City and State's affairs, any legislation or issues impacting the North Shore and to ask any questions you may have.

The cost will be $5 for members and $10 for non-members.  Please RSVP by July 8th!

Mahalo,
Antya

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Hawaiian Airlines video features Haleiwa

A great HD video produced by Hawaiian Airlines' Hawaiian Skies features the charm and uniqueness of Haleiwa. The video features our own volunteers Francis Forsythe and Boyd Ready. It tells the history of and what to see and do in Haleiwa Town.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Haleiwa redevelopment has businesses fretting over future

Some owners are concerned that new buildings will lack space fit for them

Looking for more sources of revenue through additional lease space, landowner Kamehameha Schools hopes to "revitalize" a block of historic Haleiwa Town that is home to the popular Matsumoto and Aoki shave ice stores — a change prompting some businesses there to rethink their future.

"We're not sure we're going to be part of the change. We're not sure what we want to do," said Cathy Aoki, one of the owners of Aoki's Shave Ice.

A draft environmental assessment for the Kamehameha Schools Haleiwa Commercial Redevelopment Project is available for review at the state Office of Environmental Quality Control website (1.usa.gov/ l3bltw) in its current notices.

More at the Honolulu Star Advertiser

Thursday, June 16, 2011

North Shore Map vs Map Guys Map

Aloha Members,

Just a note to let you know that the Chamber's map, the North Shore Map, will be republished in August because our pick-up rate has been higher than expected and we will be contacting you soon.

Currently, the Map Guys are selling their map, but a word of caution:  their circulation is one-half that of our map.  They are selling ads for roughly the same amount as our ads, but for one year and their flyer says, "50,000 to 75000 annually."  We are distributing 70,000 maps twice a year or 140,000 per year.  Also, they do not distribute from key places like the airport.

So, if you must choose between one or the other of the maps, please compare carefully and call us if you have a question.  I'm biased, but I think the Chamber has a better product. 

Antya 637-4558 or Bob Schieve at 428-1170

The 2011-2012 North Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

NORTH SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2011-2012

Paul Saccoccio
Chair
Saccoccio & Lopez

Laura Figueira
Vice Chair & Legislative Advisor
Resident

Susan Lau
Treasurer
First Hawaiian Bank

Glennel Warren
Recording Secretary
Wealth Strategy Partners

Marianne Abrigo
Corresponding Secretary
Marianne Abrigo Properties

Ed D’Ascoli,
Ocean Recreation Chair
Xcel Wetsuits
637-6239

Matt Eagle
Public Relations Chair
Aloha Surf Guide

Kalani Fronda                      
Haleiwa Main Street Program Chair
Kamehameha Schools

Danna Holck
Director
Turtle Bay Resort

Bill Martin
Membership Chair
Island X Hawaii

Susan Matsushima
Ag Chair
Alluvion

John E. Moore
Infrastructure Chair
Strong Current & Grass Skirt Grill

Chet Naylor
Director
Sharks Cove Grill

Bill Quinlan
Director
Retired

Will Schoettle
Signage Committee Chair
Haleiwa Town Center

STAFF
Antya Miller, Executive Director
Wendy Wingate, Bookkeeper
Trish Coder, Photographer

Updated June 14, 2011