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arch is Nation- coat origami and made the 5-year-old grandson. They This week’s last reader and add their own touches to al Craft Month projects their own. First, we added little wooden kokeshi share is from Shirley Muraka- take it to the next level. What and our MidWeek have Ruth Falter, who has a doll heads and chenille stem mi, who created some beau- I’ m really loving is hearing
crafters are off to a great start. stash of wonderful colored arms so he could give this to tiful arrangements with the how you are making these
With all the wonderful proj- ects that have been emailed to me, I needed to feature anoth- er reader project compilation this week.
paper that she uses for her origami projects. Her happi coats remind me of vibrant hand-painted silk kimonos. Next, Sharon Kishaba used her happi coat for a cute Girls’ Day tag. It is so kawaii. Finally, Veneeta Acson fold- ed some happi coats with her
his 8-year-old sister for Girls’ Day.
candy roses she made. Her roses are so pretty, and all the extra butterflies and tulle make these the most darling arrangements that she gave to her friends.
little crafts and sharing them with others. That is truly the best. Giving something you made really comes from the heart.
To start, I guess I really was right about how much people love origami. Three readers crafted the happi
Earlier in the year, we made a balance buddy in the shape of a tiger. Suzie Shaefer made one for her computer, too. I think they are so fun, and these tigers put a smile on everyone’s face!
Like I’ve mentioned be- fore, I love when readers take a simple idea that I share here
Thank you to this week’s crafters. You are inspiring others and that’s a great start to National Craft Month.
MARCH 16, 2022 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK 3
MThis Is The Month For Masterful Makers
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A PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS IF THE LABEL SAYS: CAUTION-WARNING-DANGER-POISON
WHAT DO I DO WITH UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)?
Safely dispose of HHW at semi-annual Residents Only collection events. See below for dates and locations. yes Take These producTs To a hhW collecTion siTe.
Household Cleaners
Automotive Products
www.kauai.gov/
for locations. No Latex Paint
Hobby Supplies
Lawn & Garden Products
Alkaline, Lithium & NiCad Batteries Recycle year-round at the Kaua‘i Resource Center. 9-volt or higher place tape on terminals.
Solvents
Pool & Spa Supplies
Mercury-Containing Thermometers, Thermostats, Fluorescent Tubes, Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) Recycle CFLs year-round at Home Depot.
Lead-Acid (Car/Vehicle) Batteries Recycle year-round visit
Flammable Liquids
(Motor oil mixed with water or chemicals.)
Oil-based Paints, Antifreeze batteryrecycling Thinners & Stains
no
These producTs are noT accepTed aT hhW evenTs. Call Recycling Office at (808) 241-4841 for other disposal options.
Televisions & Computer Monitors Recycle at Puhi Metals Recycling Center, 6 days a week Mon-Sat, from 8-4.
Propane
Tanks
Recycle at Transfer Stations.
Medical Waste or Sharps
Latex/Acrylic Paint Absorb or harden, dispose in trash.
Tires
Recycle at Transfer Stations/ Landfill.
Used
Motor Oil*
Recycle at Transfer Stations.
Fireworks, Ammunition, Road & Marine Flares
Where do i BrinG My hhW producTs?
SATURDAY, mARch 26 collecTion 8am-3pm
• Kapa‘a Base Yard, 4900 Kahau road
• hanapepe Transfer sTaTion, 4380 LeLe road
**Businesses see State of Hawai‘i http://health.hawaii.gov/shwb/hazwaste/ for a list of HHW haulers.
Call Recycling Office at (808) 241-4841 or visit www.kauai.gov/hhw for additional information on HHW.
SUnDAY, mARch 27 collecTion 8am-3pm
• Kauai resource cenTer, 3460 ahuKini road
• Behind Kauai mini goLf in KiLauea, 5-2723 Kuhio hwY
County of Kaua‘i semi- annual collection events are for residents only. No Commercial/Farm waste accepted.