Show Support For Clint Hansen's Proposed Opening of Maui Paintball

Filed under: Uncategorized — Clint Hansen @ 4:48 pm On November 22, 2011 I am getting my long awaited (years in the making) meeting with the Maui Planning Department  for my proposed opening of Maui Paintball. To help show community and visitor support for this endeavor please  CLICK HERE and sign my on-line petition. In addition to my love of the sport I feel that opening this facility would be  of tremendous benefit to those of us who are fortunate enough to call Maui home and those who come to visit. This  will be a fully insured and properly supervised enterprise on approximately 10 acres in Olowalu. Thanks to everyone for their support and please feel free to call me at 808-280-2764 or email me at  Clinthansen33@gmail.com with any questions. Mahalo and Aloha, Clint Hansen, Realtor (S) The Hansen Ohana

Another Great Reason To Be On Maui In January~Watch The PGA Live At The Kapalua Plantation Course

Hyundai Golf: Charities Benefit From New Ticket Structure By Wendy Osher Article From: Mauinow.com The Hyundai Tournament of Champions revises its ticketing policy for 2012, and will be charging for adult entry this year,  with charity in mind. The event launches a new program in the coming weeks called Golf for Maui Charities. Under the program, 501-c3  non-profit organizations can promote the sale of tickets, with 100% of net proceeds going back to their charity. “The new ticket structure for 2012 allows the Hyundai Tournament of Champions to have significant impact on the  local economy and our charitable partners,” said Tournament Director Nancy Cross. “We are excited about the upcoming launch of our Golf for Maui Charities program. We hope charities will get involved  with this fantastic opportunity in a time when fundraising has become more difficult than ever,” said Cross. All 501-c3 organizations interested in being a part of Golf for Maui Charities, should contact the Hyundai Tournament  of Champions tournament office at (808) 665-9160 or toll-free at (888) 665-9160 for more information. In 2011, event organizers offered free admission in addition to a host of other complimentary activities. When the event returns in January of 2012, the free entry will be reserved for those 18 and under who are accompanied by a ticket-paying adult, as well as military (active duty, retired and reserve) personnel and their dependents. There will be an opportunity for all spectators to gain free entry on one day only, Thursday, January 5, 2012 for the  Pro-Am Round. The four rounds of professional competition run from Friday, January 6, through Monday, January 9 at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort, marking the official start of the PGA TOUR’s 2012 FedExCup season. In advance of this new program, general admission tickets for competition rounds on Jan. 6-9 are on sale now at  www.pgatour.com/Hyundai. Advance prices for single any-day tickets are $15 plus applicable fees with weeklong  grounds tickets selling for $40 plus applicable fees. ***For Military: Military tickets can be downloaded free of charge by visiting www.birdiesforthebrave.com and clicking on the Ticketing link. All military and their dependents will need to show their valid military ID along with their  downloaded ticket in order to gain complimentary admission.

Maui Memorial Medical Center's New Helipad Now Operational

Hospital launches new helipad
October 13, 2011
Article From The Maui Weekly

Maui Memorial Medical Center’s (MMMC) new helipad became operational on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and by Thursday, Sept. 29, three cases had already been flown in. The helipad is an important milestone and signifies the culmination of many years of planning for the new cardiology service line, which was recently rolled out. MMMC is now the only Neighbor Island hospital treating emergency heart attacks, and the new helipad means that an important window of 15 to 20 minutes can now be saved to treat those heart and other critically-ill patients.

Maui Named Best Island in the World by the Readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine for an Unprecedented 17th Time

Maui is No Ka Oi For 17th Time By Wendy Osher Article from: Mauinow.com For an unprecedented 17th time, Maui has been named Best Island in the World by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler  magazine.With a score of 92.1, Maui was also voted Best US Island for the 21st consecutive year in the magazine’s 24th  Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.  The award was presented to Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau executive director Terryl Vencl by veteran actor Chris Noth (Law & Order, Sex in the City and The Good Wife) in an awards ceremony held  last night in New York City. During the presentation, Noth shared his love for Maui saying he visits the island regularly. His mother, a former CBS  television reporter, has also made Maui her home.“Maui continues to capture the hearts, minds and imaginations of  visitors the world over,” said Vencl. “Recent branding studies reveal our visitors seek variety, choice and adventure, planned or spontaneous. They want to know lots of options are available, but want to have the freedom to be as active or relaxed as they choose. I believe this  coveted award speaks to that,” said Vencl. Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa added, “Maui has so much to offer. It is an island of incredible beauty featuring unparalleled service, top-notch activities, excellent restaurants, a wide variety of  accommodations and the friendliest folks anywhere.” “This is a proud moment for the visitor industry and our people of Maui,” said Arakawa. The island of Kaua’i placed second this year with a total of 90 points, followed by Kiawah in South Carolina, which earned  third place with 86.6 points. The Big Island of Hawai’i (now being re-branded as “Hawaii Island”) earned fourth place  honors with 85.8 points. Maui’s sister island of Lana’i rounded out the top six with a score of 84.6. Other top island destinations worldwide include winners in the following geographical categories: Asia (Maldives, 87.5),  Caribbean/Atlantic (Bermuda, 87.4), Asia/Indian Ocean (Bora Bora, 87.0), Europe (Bozcaada and The Turkish Aegean  Islands, 84.2) and Canada (Vancouver Island, 81.5). Maui and Lana’i also fared well in the Top Hawai’i Resorts category, capturing top honors for various properties. Topping the list was Travassa Hana (95.0) followed by Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea (93.9). Oahu’s Trump  International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk (93.7) placed third and Hawaii Island’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (93.4) ranked fourth. The island of Lanai captured fifth and sixth place respectively as Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay scored 93.4 and  Four Seasons Lanai, The Lodge at Koele finished with 93.1. Other Maui resorts making the Top 20 included 11th place Grand Wailea (89.3), 12th ranked Fairmont Kea Lani (89.0.) and 13th place Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa (87.8). The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua (86.9), captured the 14th spot. *** Supporting information courtesy Maui Visitors Bureau.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving From Our Ohana To Yours

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Valued Friends, Family and Clients Why do Canadians and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on different days? One reason for Canadian Thanksgiving arriving earlier than its American counterpart is that Canada is geographically further  north than the United States, causing the Canadian harvest season to arrive earlier than the American harvest season. And  since Thanksgiving for Canadians is more about giving thanks for the harvest season than the arrival of pilgrims, it makes  sense to celebrate the holiday in October. So what are the differences between Canadian and American Thanksgiving, other  than the date? Not much! Both Canadians and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with parades, family gatherings, pumpkin pie and a whole lot of turkey! What will you be doing to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? We’re looking forward to a great dinner with our family visiting from Vancouver and are very grateful for our valued friends, family and clients. Article excerpt from: http://www.kidzworld.com

Early First Whale Sighting in Maui Waters on Thursday

First Whale Sighting in Maui Waters By Wendy Osher Article from: Mauinow.com The first humpback whale sighting in Maui County waters this season was reported yesterday morning  off the eastern coast of Lana’i. According to the Pacific Whale Foundation, a pair of humpbacks was sighted at 8:35 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, about 2 miles off the coast by the raft, Great White.  The sighting was confirmed by the nearby Ocean Discovery vessel, operated by the Pacific Whale Foundation. Captain Bryson Oliveira confirmed the pod included one adult whale and one smaller whale that appeared to  be a yearling. The Maui sighting comes a week-and-a-half after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric  Association reported the first state sighting of the season near Honaunau Bay, Hawaii Island on September 26. “We were jumping up and down when we heard the news,” said Merrill Kaufman, Chief Operations Officer at  Pacific Whale Foundation. “It is always a cause for excitement when we discover the whales are back.” For the past two years, the first sighting off of Maui was reported on October 20. Humpback whales return to Hawai’i each year as part of their winter migration to give birth and care for their  young. An estimated 12,000 humpback whales are believed to make the journey, according to the Pacific  Whale Foundation. The agency celebrates the start of whalewatch season on Saturday, November 26, when whale sightings  are guaranteed through mid-May. *** Supporting information courtesy, Pacific Whale Foundation.

Casino Night Fundraiser for the J. Walter Cameron Center on Saturday October 15th

Casino Night: Gamble and Win Big for A Cause

By Kristin Hashimoto
Article from: Mauinow.com

Do your fingers itch for the gambling tables and die of Las Vegas? From 5 p.m., on Saturday October 15 at the King Kamehameha Clubhouse, legal gambling tables such as: black jack, roulette, craps, bingo, and poker tables will set the scene for a night of fundraising fun for the J. Walter Cameron Center.

Anyone with an affinity for architecture might want to check out the clubhouse, as it is a design from the renowned American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. From 5:30 p.m., a no-host cocktail bar and auction will open. Pupus will be served and door prizes and live entertainment will keep the energy up throughout the night.

Tickets are $125 each and will go to a worthy community cause. The Cameron Center is home to 20 of Maui’s profit and non-profit health education, rehabilitation, day care, and human service agencies. This benefit will help the center in their continued provision of meeting spaces for hundreds of Maui’s community groups, clubs, social services and local businesses for nominal fees, throughout the year.

For more information on the J. Cameron Center and their casino night fundraiser, visit www.jwcameroncenter.org, or call 244-5546. The King Kamehameha Clubhouse is located at the King Kamehameha golf course at 2500 Honoapiilani Highway in Wailuku.