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Aloha, 

Hau’oli makahiki hou! (Happy New Year! - 2009) 

This is a very exciting year for Hammer Magazine. Not only are we 

going to have a big event (Mr. Hammer Contest) coming in July, 

2009, but I am proudly announcing that Hammer Magazine is going 

strong even with all the uncertainty of our economy. We thank God 

for His blessing-this is our 4th year of publication. We strongly 

believe this will pass. The United States is the strongest country on 

the planet earth; have faith. With the help of our Almighty God we 

all will survive this scary time. With a new government and a new 

president elect, Obama, we will definitely see changes and the 

world will be watching. Let us support Mr. Obama and pray that he 

will be guided from the “Holy Spirit” to do good for the people of 

the United States and the world. 

Freedom! Hammer’s family extends a big mahalo to our heroes. 

Who give their lives and protect us from harm. Forever we support 

our troops! E ho’o maika’i ke akua ia amelika “God Bless America”. 

We also extend a plenty mahalo to our clients and readers for 

supporting Hammer Magazine. 

We welcome our new member of Hammer Magazine: 

Alternate Energy, Inc. on page 5 and also featured in our January 

through March issues front cover. Check them out. The whole staff 

are friendly and can do the job on time! Blue Hawaiian Pools on 

page 26. On page 10 is a very interesting article “God’s Gift” by 

Laura Moore-be sure to read it. On page 15, Aquatic Pools & Spas 

has added above ground pools & safety pool covers. Barry 

Hodgson, owner of Aquatic Pools & Spas emphasized the protection 

of your children & pets. For information about participating in the 

Mr. Hammer contest you need to check out page 24. An apology 

of a typo in the last issue on page 2. Right spelling “ Hau’oli makahiki 

hou! (Happy New Year!). Synlawn’s number is 808-879-5111. 

Synlawn a synthetic landscape grass that is lush and beautiful 

without maintenance. Give them a call for a free estimate. 

We welcome and encourage anyone to submit an article that is of 

interest to our readers. For more information regarding submission 

please email Barry Hodgson at hammermag2@yahoo.com. 

Mahalo and God Speed, 

Ophelia Hodgson 

Publisher/Owner Hammer Magazine 


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STAFF WRITERS: 

Barry Hodgson Ophelia Hodgson 

Denni Grace Tahnee Hodgson 

Kyle Buchholz Tina Ili 

Maya Bautista Randy Antonio 

Melani Gealon 

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Melani Gealon 

Tina Ili 

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Jack Grace/ (808) 357-8103 / JG Photography 

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FRONT COVER 

ALTERNATE ENERGY, INC 

Abbie Adams, Bubba Ah Yen, Lambert Ho’ opi’i, 

Matthew Enos 

FRONT PHOTOGRAPHER & DESIGN 

Jose Morales 

Freedom * pg 3 

Inside Hammer * pg 4 

Alternate Energy * pg 5 

Synlawn * pg 6 

Maui Signs * pg 6 

Walk On Wood pg 6 

Maui Closet Company * pg 7 

Fire Pit Tables * pg 8 

Pro Interiors * pg 9 

God’s Gifts * pg 10 

By Laura Moore 

Alexander’s Kitchens & Baths * pg 11 

Hammer Whispers /Facts About Tsunami 

By Tina Ili * pg 12 

Pick A Pool * Pick A Price * pg 13 

Installation of Aquatic Pools * pg 14 

Hawaiian Flag * 14 

By Kyle Buchholz 

Aquatic Pools & Spas * pg 15 

Kahului Carpets & Drapery's * pg 16 & 17 

Let The Positive Energy Flow *pg 18 

By Ophelia Hodgson 

Island Beats * pg 19 

Paradise Super Mart * pg 19 

Fil-Am Observer * pg 20 

Hammer Concierge * pg 20 

Go Green * pg 20 

CL Free * pg 21 

Hawaiian Recipes * 22 

Good Things To Know* pg 23 

By Melani Gealon 

Mr. Hammer Contest * pg 24 

Dealing With Prima Donna 

* pg 25 By Barry Hodgson 

Construction Joke * pg 25 

Hammer Market Place 

* pg 26 & 27 

Kihei Gas Kar Wash * pg 28 

Aloha Adventure Clothing 

* pg 28 

* Big Wave * pg 28 

Ernie Kwik Lube * pg 29 

Wildman Art & Furniture 

* pg 29 

Xinia Productions * pg 30 

Maui Bus * pg 31 

By Barry Hodgson 

Aquatic Pools & Spas 

* pg 32


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A sliced Carrot looks like 

the human eye. The 

pupil, iris and radiating 

lines look just like the 

human eye... and YES, 

science now shows 

carrots greatly enhance 

blood flow to and 

A Tomato has four 

chambers and is red. The 

heart has four chambers 

and is red. All of the research 

shows tomatoes are 

loaded with lycopine and 

are indeed pure heart and 

blood food.. 

Grapes hang in a cluster that 

has the shape of the heart. Each 

grape looks like a blood cell and 

all of the research today shows 

grapes are also profound heart 

and blood vitalizing food. 

A Walnut looks like a 

little brain, a left and right 

hemisphere, upper cerebrums 

and lower cerebellums. 

Even the wrinkles or 

folds on the nut are just like 

the neo-cortex. We now 

know walnuts help develop 

more than three (3) dozen 

neuron transmitters for 

brain function. 

Kidney Beans actually heal 

and help maintain kidney function 

and yes, they look exactly 

like the human kidneys. 

Submitted by: Laura Moore 

Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many 

more look just like bones. These foods 

specifically target bone strength. Bones 

are 23% sodium. If you don't have 

enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls 

it from the bones, thus making them 

weak. These foods replenish the skeletal 

needs of the body. 

Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears 

target the health and function of the 

womb and cervix of the female - they 

look just like these organs. Today's 

research shows that when a woman 

eats one avocado a week, it balances 

hormones, sheds unwanted birth 

weight, and prevents cervical cancers. 

And how profound is this? It takes 

exactly nine (9) months to grow an 

avocado from blossom to ripened 

fruit. 

Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos 

when they grow. Figs increase the 

mobility of male sperm and increase 

the numbers of sperm as well to overcome 

male sterility. 

Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas 

and actual balance the glycemic index of 

diabetics. 

Olives assist the health and function 

of the ovaries. 

Oranges, Grapefruits, and other 

Citrus fruits look just like the mammary 

glands of the female and actually 

assist the health of the breasts 

and the movement of lymph in and 

out of the breasts. 

Onions look like the body's cells. 

Today's research shows onions help 

clear waste materials from all of the 

body cells. They even produce tears 

which wash the epithelial layers of 

the eyes. A working companion, 

Garlic, also helps eliminate waste 

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Maui’s sun is a slow burn but could be deadly 

without protection. Especially in construction, you 

are in constant exposure under the sun. Paradise 

offers an abundance of sun. Every day is summer. 

Construction workers do not realize how vulner- Tina Ili 

able they are when it comes to skin cancer. Skin cancer 

is on the rise and the industry’s lack of awareness about this deadly 

disease heightens the problem. The rate of all skin cancer incidents in 

United States has surged an alarming 26% from 1993 to 2003, 

according to the American Cancer Society. The odds of contracting the 

illness are far worse for pool builders, subcontractors, plasterers, 

roofing, fencing and service technicians. They spend most of the workdays 

outdoors. The statistics are staggering. More than 1.5 million new 

cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. For 

men over 50, it’s the No.1 disease, ahead of prostate, colon and lung 

cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. 

SKIN CANCER 101 

Skin cancer that spreads or metastasizes results in poor outcomes. 

Some cancers are classified as non-melanoma. They usually can occur 

in squamous cells or basal, which are located at the base of the outer 

layer of skin. It generally appears on sun-exposed areas of the body, 

such as the top of your skull, face, neck & ears. It can be slow or fast 

growing and generally don’t spread to other parts of the body. But 

Melanoma comprises the smallest percentage of skin cancer and the 

the most deadly form of the disease. It begins in cells known as melanin. 

It provides the pigmentation and protects the deeper layers of skin 

from harmful ultraviolet rays. People who develop melanoma can remember 

having severe sunburn in some point in their life. It is very disturbing 

when many workers are in their early to mid-20s & believe 

they’re invincible and will live forever! Filipinos, Blacks and Latinos were 

once thought to be relatively impervious to skin cancer. Due to the fact 

that their skin pigmentation proved protected from the sun’s harmful 

rays. However, a University of Miami study completed the study early in 

2006 shows that blacks are more than 3 times as likely as whites to be 

diagnosed with melanoma. Plus, Latinos-a huge labor group within the 

pool and spa industry, are nearly twice as likely. Perhaps the reason 

most people have the false perception that people of color can’t get skin 

cancer is because of their pigmentation. Thus, when it is noticed & diagnosed, 

it’s already spread through out the body. It is not too late to practice 

prevention. Be sure to have a skin test and have a complete check 

up before starting any construction job. 

PREVENTION 101 

• Always use Sea & Ski with SPF 50- 50 UVA & UVB protection. For 

face, arms, and legs. 

• Dress appropriately. Protect your legs and arms. Use long sleeves 

and pants. 

• Use construction boots to protect your feet. 

• Be sure you use your hard hat and construction glasses. 

• If hard hat is not applicable, use any hat to protect your face. 

• Construction sun glasses with UV might be necessary to protect 

your eyes from the sun. 

• Remember to drink a lot of water. 

Maui’s sun is beautiful and should be respected. It is very important to 

practice prevention. If you are not in construction you still need to 

practice prevention. Check with your physician and ask for his/her 

recommendation. 

Enjoy Maui but respect the beauty and the land. Malama aina (caring for 

the land) is important to us and please “Kokua” That means to please 

understand and please cooperate. 

Mahalo! 

Depth can change abruptly, a 

dangerous change of water 

from wading depth to over 

your head. Beware of strong 

currents and avoid ledges and 

drop off. 

Don’t’ panic! Call for help 

and wave one or both hands 

in the air. Scream and call for 

help. Swimming across the 

current to break free from the 

current not against it! 

Foot protection is advised. 

Coral reefs have sharp edges. 

and most Hawaiian beaches 

have sharp coral reefs close to 

the shore line. Use caution 

when swimming. 

Opposing winds and water 

currents combine to push the 

Man-O-War to the beaches. 

The stings can be painful and 

may be life threatening. 

Lots of rocks are covered by 

a thick algae. It is very 

slippery so use extreme 

caution when walking along 

these areas. A severe injury 

can occur. 

Waves can break directly 

on the shore. Small waves 

can be dangerous too, 

especially when surf is up. 

Waves are very unpredictable 

and can cause serious 

injuries. 

Be cautious when walking 

along rocky coastlines 

even when you 

think the ocean appears 

calm. Large swells can 

rise quickly without 

warning. 

It is very important that all of us heed the 

warning signs. It is posted for a 

reason. To Save Your Life. 

Enjoy Maui but respect our ocean.


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HAWAIIAN FLAG 

When I moved to Hawaii eight 

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noticed was the Hawaiian flag. 

I was wondering why Hawaii 

has a British flag? I am sure 

many of you still wonder about 

that? So here is the information 

that you have been wondering 

about for a long time. 

Hawaiian Flag History: 

The flag was adopted for state 

use in 1959, when Hawaii 

became a state of the USA. 

Hawaii is the 50th state of the 

union, gaining statehood on 

Aug. 21, 1959. The flag is 

based on a design which was 

first adopted by the Kingdom of 

Hawaii in 1816. It was 

originally adopted by Hawaii on 

May 20, 1845. The current flag 

design dates from Apr. 8, 1896. 

The flag of Hawaii consists of 

eight alternating equal sized 

horizontal stripes of white, red 

and blue. In the top left quarter 

is the British Union Jack flag. 

Hawaiian Flag Meaning: 

The eight alternating stripes 

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By Ophelia Hodgson 

Yes! Let the energy flow when hitting the brick wall. A full force of 

positive energy that is. It is just like the full force of a waterfall! 

Sometimes when everything in life seems to be going your way and 

suddenly you run into a brick wall, you tell yourself, “Ouch, where 

did that wall come from?” Especially in this gloomy economic 

downturn and all the dirty politics! Let’s get away from them all but 

help ourselves and especially our families. You are so sure and so 

confident that all your plans will come out perfect and there is no 

margin for error… but when the plans and dreams did not come out 

perfectly or did not materialize, you’ve hit the wall. This is a scary 

time to all of us and throughout the world. Lets pull together. 

Together we stand tall, divided we fall. 

When you feel trapped and feel there is no way out, then it is time to 

reach out to your higher power. Reach out to our Almighty God. It is 

also time to reach out to your families & friends. To reach out to 

organizations that can help you to a better positive living. My 

friends, there is always a way out. Whatever is going on in your life 

right now that is so negative; this will pass. Nothing on this earth is 

infinite. Only our Almighty God is infinite! All living things are finite. 

Anything that occupies space and has mass is finite! Any problem 

is finite. Even our lousy economy. It will pass. 

I will try to attempt to ease some pains and guide you with some 

pointers that might help ease stress and help you to understand that 

whatever you are going through in your life now, will eventually 

pass. I am not a psychiatrist or have all the knowledge of human 

behavior, but I have the sense of practicality and experience. The 

preparations of combating such forces must be acquired through 

discipline, practice and understanding. 

Hitting the wall in some sense is logical and part of the scheme of 

life. The entire panoramic picture of our life is being observed and 

counted. Life is continuously a circle. Have you ever wondered why 

you are so happy out of your mind and then come the cloud of 

despair and then happiness comes? Why? There are no answers; it is 

just the way of life. It is just what it is. We are here in this plane of 

existence to learn a lesson, lessons that we need to learn over and 

over again until we have learned. Only God knows how our life 

ends. 

ENDURANCE: Not quitting whenever you have a problem and the 

endurance to fight is what its all about. Hitting the wall will not be so 

hard. Keep on going until you reach the saturation point of fulfillment 

and satisfaction is attained. But of course, your goal is to win. 

Rejection is part of everyone’s life. It is difficult to face any rejection 

but if you have the skills, understanding and condition to combat 

such negative forces then such experience will be much easier. Both 

the physical and the spiritual when attacked will reach a breaking 

point. But if you are always on your guard, then hitting the wall 

will not be so painful. Have you ever thought that life without any 

problems would be boring? Without challenges in life, boredom 

ensues. At the same token, without spiritual guidance, life has no 

meaning. The prize of winning is exciting and makes our body 

tingle and feel alive. All of us need drama in our life. By doing so, 

it gets our blood circulating. In a sense it wakes up your whole 

being. Thank God that you are alive! 

DISCIPLINE: Being in control is part of wellness. You know your 

goals and the race is on. On the road of recovery, every one of us 

will encounter pot holes in the road that can trip us up. It will slow 

us down, or trip us to reach our goals. People who can bounce back 

and start all over again and again are remarkable beings. They have 

the ability to change and re-program the whole scheme of life. 

These are the friends you want in your life. 

HUMAN WILLPOWER: Self-control is just controlling oneself. 

Will power is listening to your heart and doing what is smart. 

Personal experience, human effort, self-assertion, positive thinking, 

and will power are an image of a human being pure in mind and 

soul. Human willpower is a strong trait to acknowledge. Practice 

towards attaining such goals is a powerful force at play. 

SET ATTAINABLE GOALS: With today’s generation, we 

manage to over work, over sex, over drugs, etc. We set goals and 

expectations so high and when it fails, we hit the wall. Be 

reasonable in your goals and do not wait until New Year eve. New 

Year’s resolutions are dangerous if not played out right. It is a trap. 

We often fall into the trap of setting goals without objectives. We 

find ourselves setting goals without the intention of attainment. 

Because some of us realize from the beginning that it is an 

impossible goal, we set ourselves up for failure. 

“Woe to the man who has to learn his principles in a time of 

crisis” (Ray Stedman). He said it quite well and I for one believe it. 

Crisis comes in different forms. Crisis in life, crisis in heart, and 

crisis in our soul. When crisis comes to someone without coping 

skills, such a crisis may be overpowering. Hitting the wall is much 

more painful. 

Even with all this information or guidelines, it is up to you to 

follow and practice ways to better yourself. You have the power 

to change so you won’t find yourself hitting the brick wall hard 

and painful! ” Check with a professional psychiatrist if stress is 

acute. 

Reach out and this will pass!


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4. Maintain malfunctioning vehicles. This produces up to 10 times 

more emission. Keep track of your fuel economy. Inflates your tires 

regularly; low tires decrease gas mileage. Use the natural air 

conditioner. Roll down your windows. 

5. Avoid paints with lead & filled with volatile organic compounds 

(VOC) that give off toxic fumes. 

6. Buy local food. This will help your local economy. Go to farmers 

stands. Find a farmers’ market close to you at www.hfbf.org. 

7. Conserve water at all times. Especially at home. Be sure to take 

care of your leaky faucets. Call our local Dept. of Water Supply for 

advice ( 808-244-8550). 

8. Recycle, Re-use, & Repair. Waste Not! If a person will only drink 

from a re-usable cup once a day greenhouse gases will cut by almost 

50,000 pounds! 

9. Eat Your Veggies - Did you know that every calorie of meat eaten 

requires at least 10 calories of fossil fuel to reach the table. Livestock 

uses 70% of all agriculture land, and consumes 1/2 of all water 

usage. 

10. Invest on synthetic grass for your lawn. It is eco friendly and no 

watering. Call Synlawn * 808-879-5111. Check page 6. 

The team is doing fund 

raising, and also accepting monetary donations. A donation in any amount 

would be greatly appreciated and help the team tremendously. As Excel 

Soccer Club is a non-profit organization, donations are tax deductible. 

Call Kim at 808-877-2412.


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“CL Free Chamber” 

While in this mode, a proprietary process of 

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of water molecule. This separation forms free 

oxygen atoms and hydroxyl (OH). 

This process creates a combination of the most 

powerful oxidizers available for water disinfection. 

These oxidizers, the oxygen atoms and hydroxyl 

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After the water molecule is split it then passes over 

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Sweet Rice Mixture 

4 c. sweet rice 

1 (19 fl) can coconut milk 

1 c. sugar 

1 tsp. anise seeds (optional) 

Topping 

1 c. coconut milk 

1 (14 oz.) can condensed milk 

1 c. sugar 

2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 c. all 

purpose flour. 

Sweet rice mixture: Wash sweet rice by swirling; drain. Continue until water is 

clear, to eliminate dirt, impurities an odor. Let it soak for about 2 hours to here 

hours; replenish with water if necessary. Transfer into a rice cooker and cook 

with one to two inch water level than the usual. Set aside. In a large-size 

Philippine wok or large pan, cook the coconut milk to boiling over mediumhigh 

heat; add sugar , stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed and the 

consistency of the mixture is thicker. Add the sweet rice and anise seeds. Mix 

thoroughly until the mixture is very well blended. Put the mixture into a wellgreased 

13 x9 x 2 inch pan; spread evenly, leaving a gap for the topping. Set 

aside. 

Topping: In a six-quart double boiler, combine together 1 cup coconut, 1 can 

condensed milk, 1 cup sugar, 2 beaten eggs, and 1/2 cup flour over moderately 

high heat; cook constantly, stirring until thick and smooth. Set aside. 

Biko Cake: Pour the topping mixture over the cake and bake in a preheated 

oven at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes to 20 minutes or until the topping is 

golden brown. Transfer to a cake wire rack and cool completely. Serve. 

Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cake 

1 Yellow cake mix – any brand 

1 can crushed pineapple, drained 

½ cup butter or margarine melted 

1 cup packed dark brown sugar 

½ cup chopped macadamia nuts – optional 

¼ cup shredded coconut – optional 

Follow direction on cake mix, sub stating the drained 

pineapple juice for part or all of the required liquid. 

Mix drained crushed pineapple, melted butter and 

brown sugar together (add macadamia nuts and/or 

shredded coconut as desired), spread mixture on 

bottom of prepared cake pan. Bake according to 

package directions. 

Let cake rest for 45 minutes to an hour before 

serving. 

Slice and plate with pineapple mixture on top. 

Denni Grace 

Kaluha Pork * Crock Pot Style 

3 – 4 pounds of pork shoulder, pork loin or pork 

butt 

1/8 cup Hawaiian salt 

2 tablespoon each onion powder and garlic 

power 

1 tablespoon liquid smoke 

1 medium size head of cabbage 

¼ cup olive oil 

Mix salt, onion powder and garlic power together 

and rub liberally over pork. Place meat 

into crock pot cover and set on high for two (2) 

hours, reduce heat to low for five (5) hours. 

Shred cabbage and soak in warm water for 30 

minutes, drain and add to crock pot for the last 

hour. 

Remove pork from crock pot let stand for 30 

minutes then shred and place pork in skillet 

with olive oil and brown until crispy. Mix in 

cooked cabbage and serve. 

Denni Grace 

Coconut Baked Fish 

4 firm white fish fillets 1 1/2 T. fresh chopped basil 

1 fresh hot red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 T. peanut oil 

1 1/2 cups coconut milk salt and pepper 

1 small onion, peeled and cut in 8 wedges 

2 tomatoes, diced and seeded 

1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 8 slices 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a baking dish, arrange the fish in a single layer. Separate the onion 

wedges into layers. Heat the peanut oil in a frying pan. Add onion and fry until transparent. Add 

tomato, bell pepper, basil, chili pepper, salt and pepper. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the coconut 

milk. Heat until just warm. Pour the vegetable-coconut mixture over the fish. Cover and bake for 20-30 

minutes or until the fish is flaky. 

Submitted By: Diane Boskovich 



Peel a banana from the bottom and you won't 

have to pick the little 'stringy things' off it. 

That's how the primates do it. Take your 

bananas apart when you get home from the 

store. If you leave them connected at the 

stem, they ripen faster. To stop a mosquito 

bite from itching, rub the inside of the 

peeling onto the itchy part. 

Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and 

better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the 

bottom are firmer and better for cooking. 

Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a 

light taste of garlic and at the end of the recipe if 

your want a stronger taste of garlic. 

Store your opened chunks of cheese in 

aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer 

and will not mold! 

Easy Deviled Eggs. Put cooked egg yolks 

in a zip lock bag. Seal; mash till they are 

all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, 

reseal, keep mashing it up mixing 

thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy; 

squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag 

away when done - easy clean up. 

To really make scrambled eggs or 

omelets rich add a couple 

of spoonfuls of sour cream, cream 

cheese, or heavy cream; then beat 

them. 

Reheat Pizza . Heat leftover pizza in a 

nonstick skillet on top of the stove; set 

heat to med-low and heat till warm. This 

keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro 

pizza. I saw this on the food channel and 

it really works. 

Leftover snickers bars from 

Halloween make a delicious 

dessert. Simply chop them with 

the food chopper. Peel, core and 

slice a few apples. Place them in 

a baking dish and sprinkle the 

chopped candy bars over the 

apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes!!! 

Serve alone or with 

vanilla ice cream. Yummm! 

Reheating refrigerated bread: 

To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were 

refrigerated, place them in a microwave next to a cup 

of water. The increased moisture will keep the food 

moist and help it reheat faster. 

Expanding Frosting: 

When you buy a container of cake frosting from the 

store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You 

can double it in size and get to frost more cake/ 

cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar 

and calories per serving. 

Measuring Cups : 

Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, 

fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry 

cup. Next, add your ingredient (peanut butter, honey, etc.) 

and watch how easily it comes right out. 

No More Mosquitoes : 

Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the 

mosquitoes away. 

Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, 

take it home, can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a 

week or so, specially if it rains, but it works & don’t have 

the worry about pets or small children being harmed! 

Goodbye Fruit Flies : 

To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it 

1/2 with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish 

washing liquid; mix well. You will find those flies 

drawn to the cup and gone forever! 

Foggy Windshield? 

Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard 

eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car 

When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! 

Works better than a cloth! 

Newspaper weeds away : 

Start putting torn newspaper in your plants, work the 

nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, put layers 

around the plants, overlapping as you go; cover with 

mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through 

some gardening plastic; they will not get through wet 

newspapers. 

Reopening envelope : 

If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to 

include something inside, just place your sealed 

envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It 

unseals easily. 

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By Barry Hodgson 

Many construction companies all over the world 

have a sales team. In many cases, there is always 

a “star.” But, sometimes this “star,” who may be 

bringing in as much business as the rest of the 

sales team, may have an attitude. This salesperson 

may be bringing in a negative attitude to the 

office and does not follow procedures or company policies. How 

does the manager or owner deal with the “prima donna,” especially 

if they are worried about the “star” leaving the company if 

confronted by this behavior? 

It has been said that if you have a company that is over dependant 

on any one person, fire them immediately. An indispensable 

employee needs to be dealt with because this dependency in 

dangerous. Businesses can fail when this employee leaves the 

company or passes away. 

If management tolerates this type of behavior, they are, in essence, 

endorsing it. Other employees see this and think that your rules are 

irrelevant and your authority is meaningless. Sometimes, the 

“prima donna” will try and leverage this dependence into 

immunity from company procedures or company policies. By 

allowing this behavior to persist only undermines your leadership 

within the company. 

In order to fix the problem, you will need to eliminate the 

dependency. Sales duties need to be spread around to others. 

Assign new territories and train new recruits. Establish a set of 

standards that will create the type of working environment you 

want for your company. Include behavior policies. By not 

asserting your authority is a major threat to your business and your 

leadership. This situation will not heal itself. Have a meeting with 

the “prima donna.” Be prepared and assert control from the 

beginning. Have a replacement strategy in case this disruptive 

worker threatens to leave the company. Be clear about your 

policies and company procedures. Set goals for compliance and 

stick to them. 

By spreading knowledge and skills among other employees, you 

will eliminate overdependence in your business. The business 

needs to depend upon systems, rather than people, to get results. 

If you want to feel better about yourself and improve your 

business, deal with this over dependency immediately. The effect 

the “prima donna” may have on your business may be subtle and 

easy to dismiss. Ignoring this problem is very dangerous. Be 

assertive, take control, and help ensure the success of your 

business! 

"Wives Hangout Club." This group of wives supports each other 

to maintain a healthy marriage. We meet every 1st & 3rd Saturday 

every month, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM * February 7, 2009 at 

45 West Kamehameha Avenue Kahului, Maui HI 96732. Call 

871-6270 for more information. Bring jokes about wives. Share 

poems about wives and mothers. Hang out to have fun! Learn to 

be a joyful wife! Learn to master the art to a lasting marriage! 

An Engineer and a 

Construction Worker 

are sitting next to each other on a long flight 

across country. 

The Engineer leans over to the Construction 

Worker and asks if he would like to play a fun 

game. The Construction Worker just wants to take 

a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the 

window to catch a few winks. 

The Engineer persists and states that the game is 

real easy and a lot of fun. He explains "I ask you a 

question, and if you don't know the answer, you 

pay me $5. Then you ask me a question, and if I 

don't know the answer, I'll pay you $5." 

Again, the Construction Worker politely declines 

and tries to get to sleep. 

The Engineer, now somewhat agitated, says, "OK, 

if you don't know the answer you pay me $5, and 

if I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $50!" This 

catches the Construction Worker's attention, and 

he sees no end to this idiotic torment unless he 

plays, so he agrees to the game. 

The Engineer asks the first question. "What's the 

distance from the earth to the moon?" The 

Construction Worker doesn't say a word, but 

reaches into his wallet, pulls out a five-dollar bill 

and hands it to the Engineer. 

Now, it's the Construction Worker's turn. He asks 

the Engineer "What goes up a hill with three legs, 

and comes down on four?" 

The Engineer looks up at him with a puzzled look. 

He takes out his laptop computer and searches all 

of his references. He taps into the Air phone with 

his modem and searches the net and the Library of 

Congress. Frustrated, he sends e-mail to his co- 

workers -- all to no avail. 

After about an hour, he wakes the Construction 

Worker and hands him $50. The Construction 

Worker politely takes the $50 and turns away to 

try to get back to sleep. 

The Engineer, more than a little miffed, shakes the 

Construction Worker and asks, "Well, so what's 

the answer?" 

Without a word, the Construction Worker reaches 

into his wallet, hands the Engineer $5, and turns 

away to get back to sleep. 

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Ernie Cronkite, owner of Ernie’s Kwik Lube Auto Repair, 

has been in business in Maui for 14 years. Since 

1993 he has been the most trusted business proprietor in 

Maui when it comes to foreign & domestic auto repairs. If 

you are looking for a specialist that gives “personal care” 

for your car, look no longer. Ernie’s Kwik Lube/Auto 

Repair is the place. 

Ernie has a very likeable personality, and his staff are all 

friendly. When you go in the shop you will be greeted and 

acknowledged immediately; & you will get the feeling of 

being treated as a “VIP”. Ernie’s Kwik Lube offers: Lube 

& Oil Change, General Maintenance, Air Conditioning 

Service & Repair, Timing Belts, Brakes, Mufflers, 

Radiators, Steering/Suspension, Struts, Tune-Ups, 

Batteries, Starters, Alternators, CV Boots, Cooling System 

Repair, Clutch & Drive Train, & Safety Inspection. A 

Complete make-over for your car & a one stop service! 

Ernie’s Kwik Lube is located in Kihei at 300 

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Within the last 6 to 12 months, Maui has seen an 

upswing in the cost of oil that has affected the way we 

live. With gas prices rising, citizens are looking for 

ways to offset their expenditures with transportation. 

People have gotten rid of gas guzzlers and have 

purchased more economy cars, motor cycles and even 

bicycles to help ease the slow burn in their pocketbooks 

and wallets. The popularity 

of public transportation on 

Maui has grown and we 

wanted to let you know what 

and how they are doing. 

Hammer Magazine felt that 

by speaking with the 

Director of Transportation, 

Don Medeiros, we could get 

a better feel for how oil has 

affected public transportation 

and their ridership. 

Barry Hodgson, Don Medeiros, Ophelia Hodgson, Evelyna Banner 

With the help of Mayor 

Charmaine Tavares, Maui Bus has been successful in 

transforming the one rider/per car into a public transportation 

user. Maui Bus has seen an explosive growth of 

68% in passenger boarding's totaling 1,450,660 for 

fiscal year 2008. With on-time performance at 93.4%, 

it’s no wonder that ridership is up. Maui Bus is 

experiencing ridership as follows; a 64.4% increase of 

fixed-route boarding's totaling 1,322,738; an 88.9 % of 

commuter boarding's of 127,922; and, a daily passenger 

average of 4,769 riders per day. Ridership grew because 

public transportation was made more convenient by 

making the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center the 

main hub. The ridership is a x-section of students, 

professionals, government employees and shoppers— 

some with disabilities. Maui Bus offers senior discounts, 

bicycle racks for those coming in from outlying areas to 

commute within the area they were dropped, and 

doubling wheel chair availability. Seat belts are 

required and provided, and the buses meet ‘07 e.p.a. 

standards of no smell or sight of smoke, clean burning 

ultra low sulfur engine oil and diesel fuel and they have 

the capability to clean themselves for a while. 

Furthermore, Maui Bus is comfortable and air 

conditioned. Riders are friendly and you will find 

yourself striking up a conversation with a stranger. Maui 

Bus is equipped with emergency gears and the drivers 

have intense training in CPR and first aid. A couple of 

seats in the front are reserved for seniors. 

In the year 2010, the e.p.a. will 

initiate new standards. The cost 

of converting buses to biodiesel 

is around $250,000 each—so 

don’t look for that anytime soon. 

Maui Bus has expanded its service 

to Upcountry and Haiku 

Islander routes. Both routes will 

double in frequency from every 

3 hours to every 1.5 hours. Also, 

a new Lahaina route was started 

with major stops in town. With 

the help of Senator Dan Inouye, 

Maui Bus now has 13 new highcapacity 

low-floor transit buses to address the increase 

in ridership. To build on this success, Mayor Tavares 

has twisted some arms in Washington D.C. for funding 

of these buses. Mayor Tavares said “The ultimate goal 

will be the development and implementation of an 

Energy Action Plan that will make Maui County a 

vibrant model of a community powered by sustainable 

energy solutions.” 

To build on this success, Mayor Tavares has directed all 

departments to develop plans for the conservation of 

water, fuel and electricity. Maui Bus says that one person 

riding equals one car off the road. With a conservative 

daily average of over 4,000 passengers per day, and 

an equally conservative 1 gallon of gasoline per person, 

the Maui Bus saves over 4,000 gallons of gasoline on 

Maui---every single day! 

Maui is a microcosm of the State of Hawaii. Maui is 

showing it’s leadership in conservation and the rest of 

the State would do well to pay attention to what we are 

doing and how we are progressing. 

By: Barry Hodgson

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