July 2023
Nani Nui (Most Beautiful) Sunset Photo Contest WINNER
Two images were chosen in June by a tie vote for our 1st contest, Best Makaha Surfside Sunset
Photo. Mahalo to our second winner Barbara W., who captured the beauty of our property! Next contest will be for your Best Photos of the West Side, from Kahe Point to Ka’ena Point, for a chance to be featured in future edition of the Surfside ‘Ohana News.
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- Your name & unit number
- The date of the celebration
- The type of celebration
- A description short [20 words max.]
Submissions Due by the 20th of each month.
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Island Interviews
Featuring MSS Resident:
Larry M., from A Building
For those of you who may have heard of kenpo karate, you may already be familiar with the U.K.K.A., the Universal Kenpo Kung Fu Association. One of our really cool residents, Larry M., is a 9th degree black belt senior master with the organization. He will be taking over its full administration next February, when the current grand master retires. Turning 68 on June 14th, I am impressed to find out Larry himself still competes in several international tournaments each year. After his promotion, he will focus on the logistics of masters tours and training seminars.
Larry moved to Surfside in October 2022, after celebrating his birthday just 5 months before on a vacation to Oahu! He ended his Americana country music band in Las Vegas, and immediately decided THIS is where he wanted to lay down his retirement roots and stay put. He says he feels safe here and “it’s important to have a strong sense of community, and I’ve seen that here at Surfside from the beginning”. Larry also expressed a desire to meet more neighbors at BBQs and pool parties.
What was that about that country music band?! From 2014 to 2022 Larry was in “The Morph Kings” and played in Las Vegas with John Luc Ponti, Yes, and Sublime (visit them on YouTube.com.) He said he “never really liked being on stage, but I always loved playing the music, and the catalog, it was an amazing set every time!” He was the drummer and songwriter with the band and they wrote seven songs for the feature film “The Identical” starring Ray Liotta and Seth Green. Released in 2013, The movie is on YouTube as well!
Larry was the last born into a family of 8 children. He talks to his son in Las Vegas every day and is proud of his success as a national food distributor, in addition to his son’s accomplishments in earning a 3rd degree black belt, carrying on the family tradition!
Interviewed By Community News Collective Member, Michelle K. Do you have an interesting life story? If you’d like to share it with your MSS community, contact us for an interview. (Full disclosure, I contacted Larry for this one, it was my idea.)
2023 is the Year of the Kahuli!
Pictured here is the native Kahuli snail. It thrives in our Wai’anae Mountain Range, but to the rest of Hawaii, it is an endangered species on the brink of extinction! Experts from the Division of Wildlife will be at the Wai’anae Public Library on Saturday, July 22, at 10:00am to tell us about the snail extinction prevention program and how these beautiful creatures effect our ecosystem. PBS has just finished a documentary filmed in Hawaii and attendees will get to preview the film before its national release. Attendance is free and there is no registration.
Bulky Items Disposal Process
LIMITS: Each individual condo may discard up to 5 bulky items per collection appointment. For kitchen appliances, a separate appointment needs to be made, with a max. of 2 appliances.
COOPERATION: Neighbors can make a combined list together if they do not have the maximum number of items allowed.
RECYCLING: Check the list of re-use organizations to see if they can benefit from your donation. If unsure about the disposal process, call the City office (808) 768-3200
SCHEDULING: www.honolulu.gov/opala and scroll down to “Make a Bulky Appointment” under “Quick Links.” Collaborating owners submit the combined list to the city’s website with 1 unit/owner as the point of contact. If you are not able to schedule online, contact the MSS office with a list and short description of your bulky items.
Don’t get fined for illegal dumping!
- Do not put large items in or next to the MSS dumpsters.
- Only items on the list will be collected, so please do not add your bulky disposal items to a neighbor’s scheduled pick up!
Thank you for keeping bulky items out of the MSS dumpsters!
MSS New Store Hours
The convenience store at the C building laundry will have reduced hours open from 9:00am to 4:00pm until further notice. The office is assisting in opening the facility and will try to have extra quarters for residents when they are closed.
Susan’s Social Hub – Local Events
C POOL RESURFACING:
C Pool is undergoing resurfacing from 7/9/23 to around 8/4/23. The pool will be closed during this time, but the A pool will be open.
WAIANAE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
“Stories with Janine Oshuro” will be held on Wednesday, 07/12/23 at 5:00pm. In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, the world of seeds will be explored through an imaginative storytelling program. Janine O. is a literature and poetry prize winner and developed this program in consultation with local botanists.
Kapuna Safe: The Safest Fall is the fall that NEVER happens. Tuesday 07/18/23 at 10:00am the instructors from the Waianae Coast Aikido & Movement Center will be at the Waianae Library teaching the preventive skills that help keep kapuna (seniors) safe. Learn how to avoid falling and how to protect yourself if you do fall.
CELEBRATIONS:
JULY 19th Happy 52nd Anniversary Commander James Kupuka’a & Ramy Kupuka’a
IMPORTANT DATES FOR JULY:
7/4 Tuesday OFFICE CLOSED for American Independence Day
7/9 C Pool CLOSES
7/12 Janine Oshuro @ the Library
7/22 Saturday Owner’s Board Meeting 9:00am zoom or
conference room
7/22 Kahuli Snail Exhibit 10:00am @ Wai’anae Library
7/18 Kapuna Safe @ the Library
7/26 Thursday Surfside ‘Ohana News Meeting 4:00pm
FREE KEIKI AKIDO:
‘No-Bully Me’ Program is newly started at the Waianae Coast Aikido & Movement Center. For children ages 6-18, Monday to Friday, 4:15-5:15pm. FREE program courtesy of the Campbell Family Foundation. The Gi (uniform/outfit) will be provided. Aikido is a practical form of self-defense that promotes agility, strength and flexibility which will help a child develop self-confidence and resilience. It is also a non-competitive learning system allowing children to progress at their own pace while developing physical fitness, a cooperative nature, self-discipline, self-esteem, confidence and concentration.
Their dojo is located here in Makaha at 84-1259 Kaulaili Street (808) 695-9520 or (808) 202-6171.
SUMMER FUN in the SUN
Owners are encouraged to send comments or participate in the upcoming House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Finance Committee meetings. The Pool Rules are up for review.
Current house rules state, “only U.S. COAST GUARD approved safety devices/life jackets are permitted in the pool. All other floatation devices, toys and balls or alike are not allowed. No noodles, hardballs (such as tennis balls), footballs etc., and no kickboards.” Parents are kindly reminded to supervise young swimmers, as there have been calls to revise house rules to clearly outline parental responsibilities and solo swim age limits.
Please remember that propping open pool gates is also against house rules and a major safety concern. Please be kind and care for your fellow residents and especially the safety of our keiki.
PROTECT OUR WATERS & YOUR SKIN:
To protect our bay please use a Hawaii-Approved No Oxybenzone or Octinoxate Chemical Sunscreens: Here is a list of brands that are Hawaii Safe: The full Alba Botanica Sunscreen line, except the mineral sunscreens. Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50. Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50.
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS:
- READ the beach signs!
- Stay hydrated
- Limit sun exposure
- Never swim alone
- Keep a first aid kit handy
- Inspect your bike before riding
- Don’t leave BBQs unattended
UNIT INSPECTIONS TO COMMENCE:
MSS management will resume inspecting plumbing and electrical systems in each unit starting 7/10/23 during office hours. Notifications will be posted in advance. You must be present arrange for someone to give the inspector access. Contact the Office for more information: (808) 696-6991
SOS – Support Our Surfside
ALOHA OWNERS
There have been some changes to the Board of Directors since the March 2023 vote. Director George Logan resigned for personal reasons. The board voted at the May 2023 meeting, according to the by-laws, to fill his seat with Kathy Sowell who will serve for the rest of this year. Jim Hopkins also resigned from his position as Treasurer, but remains on the board and Jess Herzog has been elected as the new treasurer. Consequently, Michelle Kerklo was elected to replace Jess as Secretary.
JULY MEETING SCHEDULE:
- House Rules 7/5 3:30pm HST
- SOP Committee 7/8 9:00am HST & 7/19 6:00pm HST
- Finance 7/8 10:30am HST
- Next Owner’s Board Meeting Saturday July 22nd 9:00am HST via zoom or in the MSS conference room.
- If you wish to attend email for Zoom links bod@makahasurfside.net
OWNER’S FORUM CHANGES:
To address any concerns with the MSS board of directors, please use the website contact form. Submit your issues 10 days in advance of the next meeting to add them to the agenda for discussion at www.makahasurfside.net RESIDENTS may also use the website to submit any issues. Scroll to the Bottom of the home page to find the form
To Report Issues in our Neighborhood: call 311
Office of Housing: (808) 768-4675 gov.homelessness@hawaii.gov
CARES Crisis Hotline (800) 753-6879
Did you know?
Living in Hawai`i Nani, we’re no strangers to pesky critters. But fret not, as there are various natural methods to tackle these issues without pesticides. For cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, and ants: 1) Cover all drains, 2) Use essential oils, either peppermint, cinnamon, lavender, or citrus on cotton balls or as a spray, 3) Employ food-grade Diatomaceous Earth with caution (DO NOT use in windy areas or INHALE). For mice and rats: Seal small holes with steel wool, deter them with scents like clove, eucalyptus, spearmint, citronella, cinnamon, cassia, peppermint, and lemon. Consider using an AC12g Ultrasonic Pest Repeller for various pests if you have extra outlets to spare.
Residents may request from the office a free peppermint oil spraying for your lanai as well as sticky pest traps when available!
OFFICE HOURS 8:00AM-5:00PM weekdays (808) 696-6991 www.makahasurfside.net
‘Ohana Kitchen: CUSTARD MOCHI RECIPE
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 16 oz box Mochiko
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1. Mix mochiko, salt, and baking powder together.
2. Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Alternate adding mochiko mixture and milk to egg mixture in 1-2 batches.
4. Beat until batter is smooth, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
5. Pour into a greased 9×13″ baking pan.
6. Bake for one hour. There should be an even, light brown crust on top and an inserted toothpick should come out clean.
7. Let cool, cut into squares, and serve. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge but should be brought to room temperature before eating.
Let us know if you made this tasty treat! Email or text us photos to (707) 340-5687
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