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MARCH 15, 2023 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK 3
Generational Mindsets
Iam a Gen Xer, born so close to the baby boomers that I relate to their values of hard work yet also share the Gen X desire for more balance, despite how hard it is to achieve it. When millennials arrived on the work scene and prioritized their personal needs over working long hours, many were shocked. Just as we adjusted to them, along came Gen Z, who now strongly prioritize their “life needs” over “work needs,” forcing businesses to completely revamp how they operate.
alice@yourhappinessu.com
While it may be easy to shake your head and judge the younger generation’s ap- proach, being open to different viewpoints is a way to humble ourselves enough to broaden our perspective. What do you think? Is it “wrong” to prioritize personal needs over work needs, or “right” to sacrifice personal needs for work success?
Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest). Answers are on page
RATING: SILVER
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 25 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 26 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.
OTE
KIUC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTION
Deadline to Vote is Saturday, March 18, 2023 at noon.
You may vote for up to 3 candidates.
Dee Crowell Kim Lord
Jim Mayfield Allan A. Smith Vianne Tabata
Please call 877.324.7655 with any questions concerning the marking of your ballot.
KIUC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.