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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Kaimana Pine Endorses Maile

"Maile's experience and proven effectiveness has earned my respect and continued support. Special Mahalo to Maile for her hard work helping to clean up Kea`au Beach. It was great working together on that and other projects, and I look forward to further collaborations."

- Kaimana Pine (left), of Wai`anae's Hale Nalu Surf & Bike, pictured with Maile

Local 5 Endorses Maile

Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees, Local 5, AFL-CIO, endorses Rep. Maile Shimabukuro.

Local 5 has a rich and storied history. Since its beginnings in 1937, Local 5 has worked to improve the quality of life for Hawaii's hotel workers. It is an impressive record dating back to 1940 when the Moana Surfrider and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel became the first union hotels in Hawaii.

Today, the Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees, Local 5, AFL-CIO, is one of the largest and strongest unions in Hawaii. It has brought decent wages, good working conditions, generous benefits, and a high degree of job security and self-respect to its members, who number in excess of 10,000.
[Note: Local 5 also endorsed Maile in 2008.]

National Assoc of Social Workers Endorses Maile

The National Association of Social Workers endorses Rep. Maile Shimabukuro.
(NASW also endorsed Maile in 2008)

Sunday, October 24, 2010

FIRST DEAF QUADRIPLEGIC CO-CAMPAIGN MANAGER IN HAWAI`I APPOINTED BY REP. SHIMABUKURO

Rep. Shimabukuro appointed Art Frank, far left, as the first known deaf quadriplegic co-campaign manager in Hawai`i.

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contacts:
Rep. Maile Shimabukuro, 349-3075
Co-Campaign Manager Art Frank, 744-3128
Campaign Volunteer Wai Paaoao, 693-5987

Wai`anae, HI. Rep. Maile Shimabukuro (D-45th) of Wai`anae, Makaha, Makua made history by appointing the first multi-disabled person in Hawai`i nei as her Co-Campaign Manager. Shimabukuro appointed Art Frank, a Wai`anae resident and a deaf quadriplegic who uses braces and crutches for mobility.

Frank, who communicates by reading lips, using a hearing aide, sign language, and other special services for the deaf, was one of the pioneers who fought for the provision of sign language at certain government-sponsored public events. He, along with his `ohana, including the Paaoao-Ayala and Micky families, have been the backbone of Shimabukuro's 2010 campaign.

"Art is an inspiration to disabled and able-bodied people alike. He transcends his 'disabilities' and has more energy and enthusiasm for life and the political process than the majority of people out there. When you meet Art, you truly feel as if you have been 'touched by an angel,'" Shimabukuro said.

"We have an exciting campaign with signs that come from the heart -- such as "WE LOVE MAILE," "HONK FOR MAILE," etc. Our volunteers really aloha Maile and have fun too. We'll be sign waving in Halloween costumes on October 29 to add to the fun," Frank said.

"We want to invite the media to Wai`anae to watch history being made. Please join our Maile `ohana," Frank continued.

Who: Art Frank, first deaf quadriplegic co-campaign manager in Hawai`i
What: Sign waving for Maile Shimabukuro
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (October 25, 27, and 29); 4-6pm
Where: Burger King, 86-120 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, HI
Note: Volunteers will dress in Halloween costumes on October 29

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 23, Sat 6-8PM

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Oct. 23, 6-8pm
Leihoku Elementary School cafeteria

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Star-Advertiser Endorses Maralyn Kurshals!

Quote from "School board needs new energy" (Star-Advertiser editorial on Oct 20, 2010):

For the Leeward Oahu seat vacated by outgoing BOE chairman Breene Harimoto, who won an uncontested City Council race, Maralyn Kurshals is our choice.

Kurshals, who works at the Leeward Oahu Family Guidance Center, has been a strong advocate of education on the Leeward Coast for years. She is a proponent of early-childhood education and reading who has helped organize free book giveaways in Waianae and won the support of community leaders such as state Rep. Maile Shimabukuro.

Click here to read the entire editorial.