March-April 2017
CONTENTS
CEL 2016 Update
MCBH Ohana Newsletter
Find out the winners from
our last CEL drawing (pg. 2)
Aloha, Ohana!
Friendly reminders from
your Resident Services
team (pg. 6-8)
Green Light
Put some ‘green’ back into
your pocket with these ecofriendly household tips
(pg. 3)
Safety First!
Learn how to keep your
home safe in 5 easy ways
(pg. 4)
Quick Fix
Be wrench-savvy with tips
on keeping your home in top
condition (pg. 5)
See Ya!
Get the first scoop on all the
upcoming fun events and
freebies in your community
(pg. 9)
Smells Like Team
Spirit
Check out how our Hunt
‘ohana spreads the Aloha
spirit across the islands
(pg. 10)
HuntMilitaryCommunities.com
New home construction underway for Marine Corps
Hawaii communities
Since August of 2016, Ohana Military Communities started paving the
way for the construction of new homes for our Marine Corps Base
Hawaii neighborhoods. With the help of local construction company
Moss and Associates and general contractor Goodfellow Bros., this
venture is set to produce 182 new homes in the Hana Like neighborhood
and 78 more in the Waikulu and Mololani communities. The homes will
have a similar structural design to the ones currently on the property,
most of them ranging from three and four-bedroom duplexes, some of
which are currently approaching completion. While developments are in
progress, residents are advised to practice extra caution while being
around construction areas and to make sure to obey all road and
safety signage, detours, and other precautionary measures as
necessary.
What’s Happening?
Join us for
Dr. Seuss Day
on March 8
At the
Mololani
Community
Center Field
4-6 PM!
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CEL 2016
Your voice, our action.
Check out the latest updates
from our last CEL Survey.
THE WINNERS
Congratulations to the Perez and Stark families! They won a month’s free rent just by filling out
their CEL surveys on time. Stay tuned for this year’s CEL Survey for your chance to win!
PHOTO OF
WINNING FAMILY
#2 GOES HERE
PEREZ FAMILY
STARK FAMILY
WE HEAR YA!
MAHALO!
Thanks to your responses, we’ve gathered
the three major resident concerns of the
year that passed. Take a look:
Top well- rated
services
General responsiveness
Leasing services
Maintenance services
Community relations
services
Our teams are currently working on ways to ensure efficient followthrough and problem-solving—by working on organizational
techniques to aid in resident resolution efforts. This will increase our
ability to see to it that issues are addressed timely and efficiently
Top opportunities for
improvement
While only a small number of leases expire per month, we want to
ensure that we take the time to listen to any resident issues about
renewal diligently, and come up with an effective win-win strategy in
General responsiveness
Resident retention
(lease renewals)
Resident resolution
from step one through completion.
Resident retention
our resident retention efforts.
Resident resolution
As with all these opportunities for improvement, we are committed
to create an increase in our communication with residents this year
as well as have more active interactions with our teams to reinforce
relationships between our residents and our team.
At Ohana Military
Communities, we
consistently look for
ways to improve our
services and your
housing experience
with us. With this in
mind, we can’t thank
you enough for
providing us your
feedback via our
annual CEL Resident
Survey.
It means a lot to us
and we look forward to
hearing your voice in
our survey this year.
From all of us in our
‘ohana to yours,
Mahalo!
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GREEN LIGHT
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| arch-April 2017
GO GREEN! Put the ‘green’ back in
your pocket with these ecofriendly household tips.
BE ENERGY SMART! From reducing the carbon footprint in your home to receiving more credit towards your
monthly electric bill, these energy tips will surely get you more out of your daily energy consumption.
Keep Your Cool!
Utilize Your Solar Smarts
Change your AC filters
AC filters should be changed at least every month. Filters
are available for free at the Self-Help Warehouse, located
2029 McLennan Drive.
Know how to set your electric water heater timer.
Most likely, you have a “Little Grey Box” timer near your water tank.
This determines if you are using electricity or the solar heating
element in your water. The “Little Grey Box” is a timer for the electric
heating element. During the day, the lever on the box should be in the
OFF position so that the solar heating element in your water heater
warms up your water.
Turn your AC up a notch
If you turn your AC setting between 75 ˚F and up, you can
save 3% for each degree above 75˚ that your unit utilizes to
cool your home. Amazing!
Set your thermostat at a higher temperature
Set your thermostat to about 78-80F when you are not
home, and gradually lower it when you return.
Make sure your timer pins are set to the proper times.
Do this to ensure that your water heater is utilizing the sun’s powerful
rays during the day. Remember, solar panels need sunshine to power
them on cloudy/overcast days. You may have to switch to electric
power to receive adequate hot water on days like these.
Keep your AC intake register or ”A/C grill” clean
and unobstructed.
Your A/C grill is located below your A/C unit. Blocking this
area with furniture or storage of items prevents your A/C
system from evenly distributing cool air in your home. An
obstructed air vent inadvertently causes the unit to suck in
more energy, therefore costing you more in electric
charges.
Quick Reminders:
• If you have a “Penguin” or “Digital Electric/Solar” box —This means
that your box is already pre-set to utilize the sun’s rays during the
day to heat up your water.
• Call Maintenance at (808) 839-HELP if you have issues with hot
water during the day, if your water tank is making any type of
strange noises, and if the temperature gauge on your water heater
is not reading between 115˚—125˚.
* For more conservation tips to further assist in reducing your energy consumption, contact your Resident Services Office.
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SAFETY FIRST!
Be Safe and Stay Safe! At Ohana Military
Communities, your safety is our top priority.
Check out the following tips on how to keep
your home and family safe at all times.
Points of Entry
It’s important to secure all entryways (main
door, garage access doors, and sliding doors)
that lead into your home. Make it a habit to
check that this is done whether or not you’re
leaving your house or enjoying your day at
home. Place wooden dowels on the track
system of both windows and sliding glass doors
to restrict movement as necessary.
Indoor Lighting
When strategically utilized, indoor lighting
is a critical deterrent to burglary and
gives the impression that your home is
occupied. Leave one or two lights on at
night and vary it to avoid a noticeable
pattern.
Shrubs and Landscaping
Keep shrubbery maintained at a level that makes your
entryways, doors and windows easily visible from the
street
Going on Vacation?
• Advise your Resident Services team that you
will be away on vacation so our Security staff
can help keep an eye on your home while you
are gone.
• Set a few indoor and outdoor lights on variable
on/off automatic timers.
• Arrange to have your mail, publication or
deliveries on hold, or picked up by a trusted
neighbor while you’re away.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting can eliminate hiding places and
make entryways like doors and windows more
visible from the street. Consider installing
pathway lighting for your home exteriors to add
illumination and lessen the appearance of
shadows outside your home.
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QUICK FIX!
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Don’t have time to pick up the phone or schedule a maintenance appointment? Don’t worry, be wrench-savvy! Get
one step ahead in prevention and let the following tips guide you on keeping your home in top condition.
Smoke/CO Detectors
• Visually make sure that the “power on” light is
always on. Test each of the detectors in your
home monthly by pressing and holding the test
button to make sure the alarm goes off.
• Replace batteries annually. Remember that
even recent hard-wired smoke detectors have
backup batteries that must be replaced. If you
have never checked yours, do so today.
• Call maintenance at 839-HELP for service if
your alarms are not functioning properly.
Indoor Entry Sealing
• Inspect window and door caulking and weather
stripping yearly. Call maintenance if these
entry points need to be re-caulked.
Garage Doors
Air Conditioning
• Replace filters regularly, especially if you have
four-legged friends that shed hair quite a bit.
Their fur may clog the A/C vents and eventually
interfere with the air circulation in your home
or the normal functions of your unit.
• Whenever possible, clean leaves and outdoor
debris from the condenser of your central air
conditioner.
• Test your garage door opener monthly to
ensure that it reverses when it hits an
obstruction or when its sensor beam is
interrupted.
OMC MCBH Self Help Warehouse
2029 McLennan Drive, MCBH
836-5434
Maintenance Helpline
839-HELP (4357)
For more household tips, visit http://www.popularmechanics.com/
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ALOHA, OHANA!
Be in the know. Stay up-to-date with the
latest resident notifications and
important announcements in your
neighborhood.
Refuse Collection Schedule
Neighborhood
March
10, 17, 24
& 31
March 6
& 20
March
7, 14, 21 &
28
March 6
& 20
Alternating Mondays
Wednesdays
Hele Loa
Kapoho
Hawaii Loa
Waikulu
Fridays
Pa Honua I
Pa Honua II
Pa Honua III
Hana Like
March
8, 15, 22 &
29
Tuesdays
Mololani
Kaluapuni
Nani Ulupau
Ulupau
Mokolea
Recycle
Trash & Bulk
March 6
& 20
Household Trash & Bulk Trash Guidelines
Bulk Trash – Bulk trash mustn't contain any construction, automotive or green waste. Large items (like satellite dishes)
and all cardboard materials must be broken down. Propane tanks, oil, paint, antifreeze, or household chemicals are not
considered Bulk Trash and should not be left out on the curb for pick-up.
Household Trash - Trash must be out before 7 am the day of trash pick up or after 6 pm the night before. Place your bin
on the curb at least 4 feet from vehicles and other objects. Make sure that the trash bin lid is completely closed to
ensure proper pick-up. Items placed next to bin won’t be picked up by our refuse collectors.
*For more information on refuse collection in your neighborhood, please contact your Resident Services team.
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Refuse Reminders
Stash that trash!
Clean is in
• Trash bins and bulk trash can only be
put out the night before their scheduled
pick-up. It is illegal to place items at
the curb on any days other than their
designated collection day. Residents
may be subject to fines up to $150 per
citation!
It’s a new year! Start it off right by keeping
your community clean. Keep toys, sports
equipment, bulk trash, etc. off of neighborhood
streets and common areas. All playing
equipment must be put away daily.
• Pull in all trash and recycle bins closer
towards your home once they’ve been
picked up and no later than 6:00pm of
that collection day.
• In addition to normal household items,
tin/steel cans may be placed in your
trash bin. Mechanical separators at the
City and County’s H-Power plant pull
ferrous and non-ferrous metals from
the trash. The metal is cleaned and sold
to a metal recycler.
We’re Here for You
Cardboard is not bulk
Cardboard is a recyclable material and
needs to be broken down, placed in your
recycling bin, or taken to the nearest
recycling center. Do not leave cardboard
out for bulk.
Our Resident Services team can assist
you with any questions regarding
trash collection, such as service
providers, locations on where to take
your trash, and collection schedules.
Please contact your community center
for more information.
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Got weeds?
• Overgrown weeds are unattractive and can
get more difficult to arrest when it grows
around grass that isn’t
regularly
maintained or tended to.
• Take the time to clean up your yard and
trim your plants. This includes trimming
around your fences and other areas with
overgrowth.
• We have yard tools at our Self-Help
Warehouse that can be borrowed to keep
your yard looking clean and well-kept!
• You may also purchase weed-killing
products to help arrest weed growth.
Pet ownership is a privilege for all, and a responsibility for
every pet owner. Please read the Community Handbook
guidelines on our pet policy and inform your Resident
Services team if you or a neighbor would like to know more
information on responsible pet ownership.
Stray, don’t stay!
Please do not feed stray animals. Section 55 (Wildlife/Bird Feeding) of
your Community Handbook states that ‘ Residents shall not feed feral
animals or wildlife other than birds. Do not put food scraps
outside or throw food scraps into the woods’. This is a
requirement to help keep the number of stray animals down. If you see
loose animals on a military installation, please call the Regional
Dispatch Center at 474-2222. If off-site, housing can call HPD (if the
animal is being aggressive) or the Hawaiian Humane Society at 3562200 (if there is no threat.)
Caring for our four-legged friends
• For the health, safety, and sanitation of our
communities, please pick up after your pets and
make sure that your dogs do not leave their
droppings in your neighbor’s yards and other
common areas. Why?
• Animal waste may contain harmful
organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella
and E. coli that can be transmitted to
humans and other animals by ingesting
contaminated water.
• Roundworms and hookworms deposited
by infected animals can live in the soil
for long periods of time and be
transmitted to other animals and
humans.
• Flies will consume and lay eggs in pet
feces. These same flies can then come
into your house and then spread
disease as they pause on your counter
and food. (No thanks, right?)
SOURCES: http://hawaiianhumane.org; http://petfinder.com; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
We Appreciate You!
From all of us, we’d like to thank
you for doing your part in keeping
our community clean and orderly.
Trust that your health and safety
is our top priority and thus, we
strive to help improve your quality
of life by making sure we provide
you a clean, safe and orderly
environment to live in.
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SEE YA!
Join in on the fun and exciting
events, freebies and activities
we have in store for you!
MARCH
8 National Read Across America Day/ Dr. Seuss Day | Mololani Community Center
Field | 4:00 PM
Be a part of our storytelling sessions and take home Dr. Seuss freebies, raffle prizes and various school knick knacks! Enjoy a
storyland train ride, crafting activities, balloon animals, and sweet treats such as milk and cookies, cotton candy, shaved ice and
more! A Dr. Seuss movie screening also awaits you at sunset, where you’re welcome to bring your blankets and lawn chairs and
enjoy some popcorn with the whole family!
17 Green for the Win! | Waikulu and Mololani Community Centers
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Show us your “greens” and get a special prize!
APRIL
16 Color Me Easter | Waikulu and Mololani Community Centers
Win a special Easter prize by bringing your coloring skills to the test! Open to ages 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12
21 Earth Day Fair | Mololani Community Center Field
Learn more about how we can create a greener community with eco-friendly games, treats and other
exciting activities!
Calling all artists!
Every month, our Resident Services offices will
have a keiki coloring contest! To maximize
your keiki’s chances of winning, entries will be
judged by age category (3-5, 6-9 & 10-12). Stop
by today and grab a coloring sheet to enter to
win great prizes! Submitted entries will be
displayed in the office for everyone to enjoy.
Join us
For
Dr. Seuss
Day!
Mololani
Community
Center Field
March 8
4-6 PM
www.nea.org/readacross
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SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT!
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Follow our Hunt team
as we spread the aloha spirit
across the islands.
Hunt breaks ground on Kaua`i Retail
Center - Kilauea Lighthouse Village
In September, Hunt Companies, Inc.’s Hawai`i development division
celebrated the groundbreaking of the Kilauea Lighthouse Village, a
47,000-square-foot neighborhood center in historic Kilauea Town on
Kaua`i. Kilauea Lighthouse Village will be anchored by The Market at
Kilauea, a 10,000-square-foot grocery store by the Sullivan Family of
Companies, operators of Foodland, Food Pantry and the Kalama Beach
Corporation. The Market at Kilauea will be a convenient, full-service
supermarket that celebrates the warmth and sense of community
present in neighborhood grocery stores of old, and will provide
customers a wide selection of fresh, island grown, specialty, gourmet
and traditional favorites.
Kaua`i Mexican restaurant Verde, Wyland Galleries
and Sotheby’s International Realty will also be located
in Kilauea Lighthouse Village. Future tenants will also
include local and statewide businesses including other
restaurants, small shops, services and offices.
Kilauea Lighthouse Village is designed to evoke the
ambiance of an old Hawai`i plantation town to
complement the area’s historic structures.
Two Kaua`i companies have partnered with Hunt
Companies on Kilauea Lighthouse Village’s
construction: Shioi Construction, Inc. is the general
contractor, while Ka`iwa Construction, Inc. is the site
contractor. Construction should be completed in late
2017. For more information about Kilauea Lighthouse
Village, visit www.kilauealighthousevillage.com.
New investments in West Oahu spur
developments
Hunt recently brought to market a newly renovated single-story office
building with over 34,000 square feet of leasable office and retail space.
The Center’s first tenant is The Warrior Ohana Medical Clinic, a 13,000square-foot Tripler Army Medical facility, that has operated in a portion
of the Kalaeloa Professional Center since 2011. In 2017, Hunt has
welcomed the Tax Connection, Family Tree Project counseling service and
a call center for a local credit union. In the coming months, Hunt expects
to welcome a range of businesses including medical offices and services,
retail, and administrative offices for a number of businesses.
Learn all about what is happening in the area in the current issue of
Kapolei Magazine and West Oahu Magazine.
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March-April 2017
CONTACT NUMBERS
Mololani Community
Center (Makai)
1931 Campion Dr.
808-839-8700
(Serving Kaluapuni,
Mokolea, Mololani, Nani
Ulupau, Pa Honua, & Ulupau)
Waikulu Community
Center (Mauka)
5081 Bingham Way
808-839-8710
(Serving Hawaii Loa, Hana
Like, Heleloa, Kapoho, &
Waikulu)
Marine Corps Family
Housing Office
1571 Lawrence Rd.
808-839-8720
Connect with us!
www.facebook.com/OhanaMarineMilitaryCommunities
https://goo.gl/KvzZZq
@ www.ohanamarinecorpscommunities.com
https://twitter.com/Huntmilitary
Maintenance
808-839-HELP (4357)
Self-Help Warehouse
808-836-5432
Honolulu Police & Fire Dept
(HPD) 911
City/County of Honolulu
(Trash)
808-832-7840
(6:30 am - 2 pm)
808-832-7841 (after 2 pm)
Securitas
808-479-1869
Join us
For Dr.
Seuss
Day!
Mololani
Community
Center Field
March 8
4-6 PM
YES Energy (24/7)
855-838-6918
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