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By Manu Boyd divers and more - many of Jenkins. "Waimea is a very spe- whom double up in responsibility. cial place, and is in need of some aimea Falls has for Over the past decade, turn-style healing." years been a popular counts have dwindled from Archaeologists trace settlement W tourist attraction, far 750,000 to 250,000 visitors annu- in the valley to the 10th century removed from Waikiki, inland of ally, causing fiscal concern and which eventually became home to the world-renown surf mecca, "creative marketing." The shift kahuna (the priestly class). After Waimea Bay. Botanical gar- toward adventure park activities the death of Captain Cook in dens, historic site tour may have been to lure throngs of Kona in 1778, his crew stopped includi ng a temple dedi- fun-seekers, but community mem- at Waimea for water and supplies cated to Lono, and cliff bers including a group dubbed the marking the first recorded foreign diving exhibitions are "Stewards of Waimea" say the contact on O ' ahu. In 1794, highlights. In 1996, valley, rich in history and culture Captain George Vancouver, him- New York developer and home to the world-renown self a member of Cook's earlier Christian Wolffer pur- Waimea Arboretum, is better off crew, landed at Waimea. After a chased the 1,875-acre without the imported frills. skirmish, three of his crew were valley, and has trans- Honolulu City Councilwoman slain, and offered as sacrifices at formed Waimea to a cross Rene Mansho, who represents the Pu 'u 0 Mahuka, the luakini at between a theme park and North Shore, named three com- Piipiikea above Waimea's north- adventure park with such mi ttees to focus on Waimea based ern ridge whose con truction is aCll (tie a kayaking. on community outcry: economic credited to menehune. horsebac riding. moun- development; botany; and hi tory. Hewahewa. a high prie t of tain biking and ATV (all culture and education. The latter, Kamehameha I, wa given control terrain vehicle), blazing chaired by OHA's Kupuna of the valley in the early 1800s. along remote trail. Alaka'i Betty Jenkins, a Waialua The centerpiece of the vaHey's lungle Trek, a giant, resident, has recommended Waimea attraction i the waterfall. named lion-themed maze and tran form into a kind of "outdoor "Waihe 'e" (sliding water), possi- treehouse, illustrates university" where experts share bly alluding to periodic flooding the shift away from knowledge of ethnobotany, agri- which over the years has changed Hawaiian historical and culture, history and culture. "The the facade of the pool and stream. cultural e mphasis, community - including many Swimming, once a main reason raising concern in non-Hawaiians, is extremely sup- for visiting the falls, is no longer the orth Shore portive of returning the sense of See WAIMEA on page 14 community, home Hawaiianness to the valley." said to many of the park's employees. OHA neighbor island community meetings Waimea Falls Park is operated by Listed are meetings on OHA strategic planning and budget. Eight meetings Atlantis Adventures, on O'ahu were completed as of May 16. For information, call the OHA office who also runs Sea on your island. (See page 14 for telephone listings). Life Park and Atlantis Submarines Wed., June 6 - Fri., June 22 - Hawai'i. According Keaukaha School Cafeteria Liina'i Senior Citizen's 6:30-8:30 p.m. Center. 7-9 p.m to Atlantis Chief Operating Officer Thurs., June 7 - Sat., June 23 - Ron Williams, Waimea Community Center Kiilana 'Oiwi, Moloka'i, the park employs Hawai'i Noon - 2 p.m. 9-11 a.m. 110 gardeners, Thurs., June 7 - Maui - At press time, the Kaniohale Community meeting was unconfirmed. Center, Kona, 7- 9 p.m. Those on that island may call 243-5219 for an update. Sat., June 16- Kaua'i Veteran's Center 9:30-11 :30 a.m.

Thanks to an OHA loan, Katherine Puana Kealoha has made the law her business.

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ADB Democrati c Party / Hii. Hawai'i/ Kawamoto, Kim and Kanno killed HSEC/ ative Hawaiian Convention the pilot project for Public Funding The repressi ve measures crafted effort. His group was created by the of Campaigns by not allowing their by the Honolulu Police Department, state and funded by the state. committee members to vote? This Haunani Apoliona, MSW the City and the State of Hawai'i to Who are Agard's leaders') Pinky is power and money at taxpayers' Chairperson, Trustee, At-large accommodate the Asian Development Thompson, Arthur Hoke. Momi expense with no accountability. Meeting and its official s portend Cazimero - all democratic party Many legislator are not commit- Tel: 808.594.1886/ 594.0200 further erosion of our civil rights. supporters? Eh Bu zzy, ho\\ come tee chairs and, therefore, have no Fax: 808.594.1864 all the Hawaiians boycotted the Hii. 'voice. How can the voters decide Email: [email protected] Apparently, the law of the land is upheld onl y on the continent as the Hawai'i election? I guess they neva ho" to vote if we don 't know the Donald Cataluna rights of citizens to march on the like the machine. Agard says he's 'voting record of our legislators on Vice Chair, Trustee, Kaua'i and streets freely does not exist here; for independence. Prove it. Give up issues important to us? Could it be we are free to march only after your U.S. citizenship. If cannot that if the non-powerful legislators Tel: 808.594. 1881 walk the walk, betta shut up. go along \\ith this. they don ' t have Fax: 808.594.0211 lengthy court suits, impossible per- to take a vote on anything? I am Email: bray@oha. o rg mit conditions (which change with the wind) behind barricades. Kaleo Keaulana proud of my representative Ed Case Clayton Hee The hysteria and unfair condi- Hilo who voted against this change back Trustee, O'ahu tions set down by this police state to the dark age, and \'ery disap- makes one wonder when martial Waimea purchase pointed in m} Senator Brian Tel: 808.594.1888 law will be declared. And the ADB Taniguchi who voted in favor of it. Fax: 808.594.1907 I support OHA's efforts to buy It 's no wonder the Republican Email: Iiliak@oha. affair ha, made the Aloha State an oxymoron. Our international guests Waimea Park on O'ahu's North Party is getting stronger. It seems linda K. Dela Cruz are ,hocl,ed that the "Iand of the Shore. This "ould be kimi well that the Democratic Party has a Trustee, Hawai'i free" isn·t. spent for now and the future of all death wish. And if protection implies facing Hawaiians. Even though \\e have Tel: 808.594.1888 Hawaiians in Kahana Valle) State Jo)ce Loo Fax: 808.594.1883 the Honolulu Police Department's Park down the road. "i mua" on Honolulu Email: [email protected] version of Nazi Storm Troopers (as ADB protest marches did at buying more land. Get the mayor to Rowena Akana Kapi 'olani Park). armed with mil- condemn the land and buy it cheap. Voter's regret Trustee, At-large lions of tax dollars worth of riot Mahalo. John D. Waihe'e IV should Tel: 808.594.1860 equipment, tear gas and God kno" s John Kaleikau Olszowka resign. He was elected to office Fax : 808.594.0209 what else hidden away but easily Email: rakana@oha .org accessible, wouldn't you rather be Uj 'ie because Walter Heen and his father, unprotected except by the guaran- John D. Waihe'e III, initiated an Colette Y. P. Machado tees in the Bill of Rights and the Political decisions effort late in the election to contact Trustee, Moloka'i and Lana'i U.S. Constitution as interpreted by democrats by phone asking us to The fine work to open up the leg- vote for Waihe·e. I received one of Tel: 808.594.1837 those who truly uphold civil and islative process last year has, in the calls. I told Heen that John Fax: 808.594.0212 human rights? Email: cmachado@oha. org only one session, been thrown Waihe'e IV had not been able to Lela Hubbard away. It appears that the senate organize sign-waving for his dad's John D. Waihe'e IV Aiea president and the house speaker campaign, had no background other Trustee, At-large have decided to give a few legisla- than being a bartender for 15 years tors all the power of decision and was still living with his Tel: 808.594.1838 Walk the walk Fax: 808.594.0208 making in the conference commit- mommy and daddy. Heen told me Email: irancinem@oha .o rg Buzzy Agard should eat his tees. They are the ones who receive not to worry because hi s father words. Agard I'> part of the the most campaign contributions. would be steering the ship. I can Charles Ota Remember how senator chairs see that this is the case. Too bad Trustee, Maui

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Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA he long battle for the return of sanctity to the agement's hell-bent desire to turn what was once "The living Water of OHA" operation of Waimea Falls Park sank to a O'abu's premiere visitor attraction into an "adven- T new low April 20 when New York real estate ture theme park" with "thrill rides." developer and adventure park owner Christian With the fate of Waimea hanging in the balance Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affai rs, Wolffer's Attraction Hawai'i Management as the City and County moves forward with its con- 711 Kapi 'olani Boulevard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai'i Company filed for protection from creditors under demnation procedure, perhaps it is worth noting 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. E-mail: [email protected]. World Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy code here that the entire Waimea Valley debacle is but Wide Web location: http://www.oha.org. Circulation: after years of mismanaged operation and a misdi- the latest example of what insensitive absentee 70,000 copies, 60,000 of which are distributed by mail, rected operating philosophy. ownership and management of Hawai'i's real trea- - ,000 through island offices, state and county offices, This legal action occurred not in Hawai' i - the sures has produced. Perhaps it is time for the great private and community agencies and target groups and home of the park's employees, facility, creditors Hawai'i-based foundations and trusts with their Individuals. Ka Wai Ola a O HA is printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are provided by and cultural heritage - but in New York, where cultural and historic roots to begin to buy back Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click Hawa iian Art, Wolffer's legal action will presumably be negotiat- some of these treasures - be tbey hotels, scenic 1996 Va rez!CI. Adverti si ng in Ka Wai Ola a OHA does ed in front of a judge familiar with the nuts and coastlines, or sacred valleys - before it is too late to not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals bolts of day-to-day real estate transactions, but save them. In reality, Hawai'i is already home to by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. completely unaware of the multi-layered problems perhaps the greatest "tbeme park" in the world. Ka Wai Ola a OHA is published by the Office of at the sacred valley of Waimea, home to generations That theme is "Hawai' t," and it is being sold off Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawa iian beneficia- of Hawaiian high priests and containing a virtual piecemeal to the highest bidder like so many run- ries and other interested parties about Hawa iian issues treasure trove of documented historical, cultural down amusement park rides. and act ivities and OHA programs and efforts. Events of sites as well as being the home of the internationally interest to th e Hawaiian community are included in the acclaimed world-class botanical garden. All Ralph Bard III Ca lendar on a space available basis. Inclusion does not A. constitute endorsement or va lidation of the event or the continue to fall into ruin due to the current man- Stewards of Waimea sponsor by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

that good Hawaiians like Hao and closed wa a pageantry of the hospi- is the echo of Kamehameha the OHA reserves the right to edit alllet- Trask were not re-elected. As some- tality of the gigantic Hawaiian as Great on this Lei day 2001 ters for length, defamatory and libelous one who is not Hawaiian but Captain James Cook praised in Japanese, I regret that I went along 1778: "tall, handsome, intelligent." Arthur K. Trask Sr. material, and other objectionable con- with Heen and voted for Waihe'e. Today, undismayed 223 years by Tau 'a i tent, and reserves the right to print on a When I read his OHA article, I am the miscellaneous malihinis and Cleveland vs. McKinley space-available basis. The inclusion of not surprised that he cannot impact occasional white trash, the Hawaiian a letter author's title is a courtesy the OHA board and in tead wants to is remarkably himself, hospitable I do not understand why we have drink beer at work. That' what you with a veneer of aloha touri m yet a high school named after President extended by Ka Wai Ola and does not do at bars, not when you 'are an preposterous, up and down in a McKinley - the man who approved constitute validation or recognition of elected OHA trustee. Regretfully wave, in a segregated 'aina consti- the annexation of the overthrown the writer as such. All letters must be signed, tutionally acknowledged sovereign- Hawaiian Kingdom - instead of typed, signed and n,ot exceed 200 ty of the ancient Kingdom of naming it for President Cleveland, Mits Watanabe Hawai'i; further, constitutionally who was good and honest enough to words. Send letters to Ka Wai Ola , 7 11 Honolulu restored to all Hawaiians of all and state that it was wrong. Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500, Honolulu, I mua any quantum of Hawaiian blood as HI 96813. Readers can also email their the Brown case of May 17,1954, Nancy Bey Little letters to [email protected]. Lei Dei: May Day, May 1,2001, a Supreme Court, unanimously by Makiki • ti me of antiquated antiquity fore- Chief Justice Earl Warren. "I mua"

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Warriors. Unity. Sovereignty. Now. For all these year ... the American . Gwen, 5-19 Henry Noa laid out the internation- All Hawaiians Equally During WWU, we kept you free al status of Hawai 'i's present from foreign enemie - e pecially Anonymou • If you're uch a Nationhood. To the members of the Anonymous, 5-19 Japan. Read your history books. whiz in your history, you will find lawful Hawaiian government, great Their prisoner camps were nothing that Japan wa n' t at war with job and congratulations, being the Just like I have said in the past .. . to be reckoned with. Harsh living Hawai ' i. If they were, they only invited organization on OHA is a scam. It's a get rich environments, terrible food ... need would've dropped their mother lode Hawaiian Sovereignty to the A.D.B. (un)organization that wants some- I say more? No, I don't. Japan has on all the Islands. But they didn't. thing at whatever expense it may never apologized for the attack on . So what does that tell you? They Michael, 5-14 take. The American Constitution Pearl Harbor and never will. If his- were at war with the United States state that no tate shall form a gov- tory was changed and they took and for that reason they bombed I beg to differ with you, as anoth- ernment within a government, over the islands you call home Pearl and all the other U.S. military er one of the few locals in atten- which is what OHA is all about. you'd never be fighting your cause ba es on the Island of O'abu, and dance. Apparently you missed the You supporters of OHA are no dif- like you are now. You 'd still be liv- that's all. And when they urren- Wednesday presentation that ferent than the MinnesQta Militia, ing under the Rising Sun, and never . dered, they surrendered to the Bumpy had in a multi-media audi- or other terrorist groups that reside have had any type of apologies United States and not to Hawai'i. torium attended by various legisla- under the flag I support. Your fore- from their government. Think about Another thing, Japan also recog- tors, a state department official, fathers chose to live under the flag all the "What if's" before you nized their treaty with Hawai'i, and ADB officials, and U.S. ambas- under the United States, and I real- blabbing off at the lip. You just that's the reason that they didn't sador to the ADB. He had the whole ly wish you OHA people will learn might appreciate what you already bomb the rest of the outer islands. side laid out with Independence to accept that. Until then ... you have. It's more than I say for the United documents/materials including con- need to live with it ... suck it up and States who continued to break stitutions, treaties with all the quit complaining. Just ..remember every treaty they ever made. The nations, world court info, etc. who kept you local people free for United States has no sense of loyal- Brother Tim, Henry Noa was not at ty 'or honor, not even to themselves. the presentation that included a film We would probably be better off excellently done that laid out the Me dia Fund under the Rising Sun than under the case for Independence no holds bald eagle, who no doubt is like the barred. It wasn't Henry that the country it represents. Hawaiian independence marchers' leaders came for aloha before the 2001 World' Court and Hawaiians protest march, where they blocked For NatioAal Public Television Projects the march, demanded and received All genres welcome: documentary, Tim-sing, 5-13 proper respect with chanting and dramatic, animation. experimental. protocol before. the march could As one of the few locals in atten- proceed past the convention center, dance at the ADB meeting on O 'ahu with their permission, and led the it was great to see that the Hawaiian way with Hawaiian Kingdom flags "culture" was being represented by waving. It was Bumpy and his Media Fund Open Call brother Bumpy Kanahele. His group; I was in it. The only other . Deadline: August 3,2001 booth had the best arts and crafts leader that 'met with marchers out- made by himself and other kupunas. side the hall was Mr. Chino, the But the highlight had to be the president of the ADB. Sorry you Awards up to S50K for production Reinstated Hawaiian Government's missed the point that Bumpy made and post production; $15K R&D . booth, for not only did internation- before the plans were negotiated al delegates get to see what was with the ADB ; "I am for Scene from Rising Waters: Global Warming and going on but members of the U.S. Independence first and foremost." the Fate of the Pacific Islands. Funded by PIC State Dept. were in awe as Mr. • N E\\'SRRIEfS

ka 'Aina was established when groups as Na Kama, 'Ale'a and Kamehameha Schools' Traveling Ho'okena over the years. Last year, Pre-school shut down. Additional an ensemble named "Lihau" funding sources are the Queen vailed. Cash prizes for six places Lili'uokalani Children's Center and total $3,500. This year's event will the Native Hawaiian Education Act. be held Sat., Aug. 18 at Hawai'i "We know that parents are their Theatre, and will be hosted by children's most important teachers, Uncle Keola Beamer. Organizers and the crib should be the first depend on participants to keep the classroom. I have said that every contest alive. Those interested may parent would take 30 minutes a day call Marge at 395-9311 or Claire at to supervise their children's learn- 842-1 i33 for contest rules. Tickets ing, it would do more than all the go on sale at Hawai'i Theatre in education reform we can think of mid-July. For tickets, call 528-0506. and would revolutionized American ' education," said Richard Kelly, U.S. Free 'Olelo classes secretary of education, in 1995. This is the guiding idea behind Kumu Kealoha Kaliko announced Keiki 0 ka 'Aina. free Hawaiian language classes at Keiki 0 ka ' Aina Pre-school is Kapi 'olani Community College, located at Kalihi Baptist Church, C>lapa Bldge, Rm 212, Mondays Grants deadline conservation. The NHHPC usually 1888 Owawa St. in Kalihi, is look- and Wednesdays from June 13-Aug. meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth ing for families to participate in 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To register, call Wednesday of each month at OHA's their program. For information or 455-0660. June 29 is the application submit- Honolulu office. to sign up, call Momi Durand at tal deadline for OHA's Grants For additional information, call 843-2502. Program. Proposals for activities or Lunalilo golf benefit 594-1970 (Honolulu), 808-243- projects submitted by non-profit 5219 (Maui), or email [email protected] Planning ahead organizations that meet OHA's July I is the cut-off date for For information regarding Historic objectives in serving the Hawaiian entering the 10th annual Monarchy Hawai'i Foundation's annual con- Every four years, the Festival of community will be considered. Challenge, a golf tournament bene- fe rence, call 523-2900 or email: Pacific Arts is held in such venues OHA accepts grants proposal s fit for Lunalilo Home, July 13. [email protected]. as Samoa, Tahiti, Australia, and semi-annually. For information, call Tournament will be a tree-person most recently, in Noumea, New 594- 1926. modified scramble. $130 per player. KS phone survey Caledonia. Nearly 30 Pacific cul- To register and for information, call NHHPC on Maui tures are represented, including 395-1000. Kamehameha Schools CEO delegations of talented Hawaiian Hamilton McCubbin announced visual and performing artists. Hakipu'u learning The Native Hawaiian Historic Hawai 'i is seeking the opportunity Preservation Council (NHHPC) that during the month of June, KS will initiate a telephone survey of to host this huge event in 2008, the In accordance with the state leg- welcomes participation from the largest indigenous cultural and arts community at its special meeting in the Hawaiian community. The sur- islature's authorization of 25 char- vey, to be conducted each year over festival in the Pacific. Community ter schools, Hakipu 'u Learning Lahaina, on June 7 at 7 p.m. in the members interested in learning Snug Harbor Conference Room of the next few year , wi ll seek infor- Center has been established on the mation about the educational needs about and helping plan the event are the Pioneer Inn. The public may windward coast of O'ahu. HLC is of Hawaiians, and their satisfaction invited to a preliminary meeting, present local preservation efforts or accepting applications for students with KS educational programs and June 27, 6-8 p.m, at the UH Manoa attend to learn more about the work entering grades seven and eight, as services, if they have direct experi- Center for Hawaiian Studies. Be a of the council at this and future well as staff positions. Deadline is ence with those programs. SMS part of Hawai'i's effort to host the upcoming meetings. This coincides June 25 after which students will be Research will conduct the survey on 2008 festival, extending the very with the Historic Hawai'i selected in a lottery format. The behalf of KS , and they will screen best we have to offer to fellow Foundation's 5th annual Historic school's curriculum is based on for participants who are willing to Pacific islanders. Preservation Conference convening Hawaiian collaborative culture, tra- respond each year for the duration the following day in Lahaina. dition and values, and is dedicated of the project. In 1989, the Board of Trustees of Competitive singing to academic excellence, individual the Office of Hawaiian Affairs responsibility, fostering a personal For 18 years, Ka Himeni 'Ana has established the Native Hawaiian Free pre-school connections with the natural envi- challenged musicians to perform Historic Preservation Task Force ronment. For information, email unamplified Hawaiian music in the which, in 1991 , was converted by Keiki 0 ka 'Aina Pre-school is for Meala Bishop at ' mealaaloha spirit of competition, fostering the the board to the NHHPC, and in so keiki ages 3-4 to better prepare @aol.com or write to 47-200 continuation of a "pure" Hawaiian doing, created a permanent adviso- them for kindergarten by involving Waihe'e Rd., Kane'ohe, HI 96744. sound. Contest sponsor Richard M. ry body to the trustees, handling parents. Funded in part by the Towill's efforts have inspired such • matters related to historic preserva- Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Keiki 0 tion. The 15 members, including two OHA trustees, are chosen to assure a broad and balanced geographical representation of professional and cultural disciplines involved with historic preservation." Members serve without compensation, and are appointed to four-year terms by the Board. The mission of the NHHPC is "to improve the quality of life and ensure the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians by preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian cul- tural and historic resources, and empowering all Hawaiians to par- ticipate in the stewardship of these properties, traditions, practices and values." One function is to encour- age effective partic.ipation by Native Hawaiian communities and individuals in decisions regarding historic preservation and cultural OHA board implements state auditor's Haunani Apoliona, MSW recommendations to better serve Hawaiians Trustee, At-large

loha mai kakou e na 'oiwi 0 Hawai 'i's people and environmental Both faced tumultuous times and April 19, amending the "Office of Hawai'i, this seventh KWO resources, and OHA's assets, both responded unique to their lead- Hawaiian Affairs Bylaws wherein A in a series of 48, highlights toward ensuring the perpetuation of ership style. Ho 'oulu Lahui is the Chairperson of the Board of progress made by the OHA Board the culture, the enhancement of Kalakaua's motto. Aloha comes Trustees is required to place a of Trustees in thi quarter, in lifestyle and the protection of enti- from the gentle guidance of Committee recommendation on a addressing some of the seven tlements of Native Hawaiians, Lili 'uokalani: "I could not turn full Board of Trustees agenda, no recommendation made by the while enabling the building of a back the time for the political later than thirty (30) calendar days State Auditor Report on OHA in strong and healthy Hawaiian people change, but there is still time after receipt of the recommenda- March 200 I (Report 01-06). Audit to save our heritage. You must tion." Recommendation #4 of 7: Recommendation #1 of 7: "The remember never to cease to act "OHA should improve the manage- BOT should direct its immediate On May 3, Trustees because you fear you may fail. The ment of its grants program by .. . attention toward identifying OHA' way to lose any earthly kingdom is improving oversight of grant role in improving the condition of approved OHA's vision to be inflexible, intolerant and prej- awards ... developing policies and all Hawaiians." On Jan. 18, before udicial. Another way is to be too procedures for awarding subsidies release of the State Auditor's statement: "Ho'oulu flexible, tolerant of too many and purchase of services in accor- Report, OHA Trustees reviewed OHA Uihui Aloha - To Raise a wrongs and without judgement at dance with board priorities." The planning (the OHA Master Plan all. It is a razor's edge. It is the Policy and Planning Committee is and the Comprehensive ative Beloved Nation." width of a blade of pili grass. To developing options to refine and Hawaiian Master Plan) with staff, gain the kingdom of heaven is to improve the OHA Grants program and concluded with discussion on "Ho'oulu Lahui" IS hear what is not said, to see what for future OHA BOT considerati on the Board of Trustees Strategic Kalakaua's motto. "Aloha" can not be seen, and to know the and action. Recommendation #7 of Plan. In February and March, unknowable -- that is Aloha . All 7: "The administrator should imme- Trustee agendized strategic plan- comes from the gentle thing in this world are two; diately develop an employee griev- ning essions. OHA vision and mi s- in heaven there is but one." ance policy for board review and sion statements were formulated guidance of Lili'uokaJani. (Queen Lili'uokalani, 1917). Audit approval. Once adopted, copies of and preliminary OHA priori tie Recommendation #3 of 7: "Board the policy should be distributed to identified. Communit meeting in hould clarify it bylaws to require all employees." The OHA Policy May and June are providing benefi- and nation, recognized nationally the board chair to place all items and Planning Committee has begun ciarie opportunity to further hape and internationally." The intention on the board agenda within a rea- re earch and analysis appropriate to OHA priorities. On May 3, Trustees of the Trustee of the Office of onable number of days once a policy development and referral to approved OHA's vision statement: Hawaiian Affair in creating the committee recommendation is the BOT. A hui hou aku no a hiki i "Ho 'oulu Labui Aloha -- To Raise vision statement was to blend the received." The OHA Policy and ka mahina a'e a mahalo i na lima a Beloved Nation" and OHA's thoughts and leadership of !{jng Planning Committee recommended hana 0 na kahu waiwai. • mis ion statement: "To malama Kalakaua and Queen Lili 'uokalani. and the BOT took final action on

Your input 'helps OHA with its Master Plan Donald Cataluna

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, 'Ho'oulu Lahui Aloha: Hawaiians, while enabling the community and the Office of The continuing planning process To Raise a Beloved building of a strong and healthy Hawaiian Affairs, agreed on short is being facilitated by Annelle ation" was adopted Hawaiian people and Nation, recog- and long-term priorities and, thus, Amaral, consultant, and coordinat- as the official vision statement for nized nationally and international- completed the first important phase ed by a "core group," whose mem- the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on ly." Both the vision and mission of the strategic planning process. bers are Trustee John Waihee IV, May 3 by the Board of Trustees. To statements are OHA's response and The next critical step in the Policy and Planning committee fulfill this Vision the Board also commitment to its constitutional process calls for review of Trustee's chair; Julian Ako of Kamehame ha adopted the following Mission and statutory mandates. priorities by the community and Schools, Myron Pinky Thompson, statement: "To malama Hawai'i's Developed after a period of three the gathering of comments. Rona Rodenhurst, administrative people and environmental resources months, beginning Feb. 5, these Participants are being provided with staff (by area of responsibility) and and OHA's assets toward ensuring actions by the Board of Trustees are an overview of OHA's planning and myself. The Core Group will serve the perpetuation of the culture, the result of five strategic planning budgetary process, asked to priori- as the link between the community, enhancement of lifestyle and the workshops. Trustees identified tize Trustee's short and long-term staff and the Board of Trustees, pro- protection of entitlements of Native needs of Hawaiian beneficiaries, the priorities, and encouraged to offer viding periodic progress reports and additional priorities for considera- submitting recommendations for tion. Seven community meetings Board approval and action. The core have already been held in Honolulu, group, itself, has no decision-mak- Kane 'ohe, Mililani, Wai 'anae, ing authority. Waialua, Kapolei, Waimanalo and A major part of our work lies at the Center for Hawaiian Studies, ahead, with strategies, goals, objec- U. H. Manoa. Neighbor island tives and timelines yet to be deter- community meetings are scheduled mined. This entire strategic plan-

'U to take place this month (see sched- ning process is expected to be com- g: ule on page 1). Thus far, community plete with the formulation of a new participant and trustee prIorities have Master Plan for the office of e been clustered into seven distinct cate- Hawaiian Affairs by Dec. 31. We I gories. They are: 1) Advocacy, 2) invite you to become a part of this Board of Trustees, 3) Culture, 4) significant piece of work. • At a community meeting in Waimanalo last month, 30 community members assited OHA by rating trustee priorities, and listing their own. This month, neighbor Economic Development, 5) Education, island residents will do the same, vital to the development of OHA's Master Plan. 6) Social Services and 7) Other. ______...... ,.·;t§Ii·PIIIIIIIIIIIIII Rowena Akana The history of land and sovereignty

Trustee, At-large , o two words have so cap- Hawaiians living, working and raising of the monarchy'S power, which had reverse it, wrote after leaving tured the attention of this families in the islands. Hawaiian been lost during the reign of her office: "Hawai'i is ours. But as I N archipelago's residents as culture, once a living history of predecessor and brother, King look back upon the first steps in this "land" and "sovereignty." Despite genealogy, geography and spirituality, Kalakaua through the "Bayonet miserable business, and as I con- developments since the 100-year was nearly obliterated by Calvinist Constitution." Despite the Queen's template the means to complete this anniversary of the 1893 illegal over- missionaries. 225,000 people claim steadfast belief that the U.S. gov- outrage, I am ashamed of the whole throw of the Hawaiian Monarchy, as some Hawaiian blood. Yet Hawaiians ernment would honor its treaties affair." well as the United States' apology remain the poorest, sickest, least and reject the provisional govern- How ironic that after 100 years, and admission of the illegality of educated, worst housed, and most President Clinton signed into law the overthrow, many people do not frequently imprisoned segment of 'Hawai'i is ours. But PL 103-150, the Apology Bill. I grasp what either word means or Hawai 'i's population. cannot stress to you how important will mean for their future. In 1840, Kamehameha III granted as I look back upon it is that the Akaka Bill (S. 746) The general goal of sovereignty the right to property by declaring the first steps in this passes in this 107th U. S. Congress advocates is the transfer of control that all land belonged to the chiefs and that Hawaiians are recognized of Hawaiian Home Lands and ceded and the people, with the king as miserable business, as indigenous. Further, that we have land directly to a Native Hawaiian trustee. In 1848, ownership of land a special relationship to the United government. Currently, the state and became reality when the king and as I contemplate States, and that self-determination federal governments hold in trust accepted a land apportionment plan the means. to com- should be restored to us under 1.8 million acres of land for the called the Miihele, or division. The federal law. Only then can we benefit of Hawaiians. Yet, the first Mahele completed the transition plete this outrage, I Hawaiians claim true sovereignty - people to these lands have seen very from a feudal redistribution land the right to control our own few benefits. system to a fee-simple land owner- am ashamed of the destinies and the opportunity to be Hawaiian Home Lands are scat- hip system, by dividing the land whole affair.' economically self-sufficient by man- tered tract comprising 197,075 among the king, government, chiefs aging a portion of our own ceded acres, which Congress set a ide in and the maka'ainana, but the - President Grover Cleveland lands. ,,: 1920 for native Hawaiian home- maka'ainana received much less "Save your people and bless their steaders. Ceded lands are the than one percent of the total land, inheritance, 0 Lord be their shep- remains of an estimated 1.8 million which were further diluted in 1850, ment, Hawai'i went from a sover- herd and carry them forever." acres of public, private and crown with the pas age of additional legis- eign nation to an American colony Psalmi -( land illegally annexed by resolution lation which authorized ownership in five years. In 1898, under To support the Akaka Legislation, from a provisional government to and conveyance of the land, regard- President William McKinley, write to the Committee on Indian the United States in 1898. less of citizenship. Hawai'i was annexed to the U.S . by Affairs, 838 Hart Senate Building, Hou ing prices, driven up by At the urging of her people to joint resolution. Washington D.C. 20510. • mainland retirees and foreign spec- protect the sovereignty of Hawai'i, President Cleveland, who had ulators, are out of reach for the Queen attempted to regain some opposed the coup but failed to

Colette Machado , Alamihi crabs resting on a solid foundation

Trustee, Moloka'j and Uina 'j

tereotype of Hawaiians, aHA was created to build a foun- meaningful programs. The result: creature has a place in this world. however false, continue to dation of hope and stability for programs and the people they serve The 'alamihi live on the reef and Splague our people. One Native Hawaiians. Over time, fall to the bottom of the bucket, rocks that represent our beginnings, stereotype is the infamous '''alami- Trustees and administration have victims of envy and egos. our ancestors. The rock is a solid hi crab syndrome." For generations unconsciously (or not) begun to OHA's reward and punishment foundation. In their natural envi- we have been wrongly taught in our accept and live in the 'alamihi style administration is also entrenched ronment, the 'alamihi do not tear chools, neighborhoods and work- bucket prescribed for them. The in the muck and mire of the shell- each other down. They don't need places that Hawaiians carryon like result is not surprising: Hawaiians fish pale. OHA's socio-politicallife to. There is a place for' all of them 'alamihi crabs trying to climb out are pulling each other down. But at is a microcosm of our people's sad and their foundation is stable. of a bucket. The myth speaks of what cost and for what reason? state of affairs. So, how do we over- When we realize this simple hundreds of crabs trying desperate- Some Trustees and administra- come it? It's going to take more truth, we understand that our life in ly to escape from an imaginary tors prefer to live in the bucket than a majority vote, a $350 million the bucket is foreign, unbalanced bucket. Each time that one is able because it is all they know and, portfolio, hair cuts, unscrupulous and insecure. In the bucket, human- to get to the top, another crab they do extremely well there. In board lawyers or PR campaigns to ity gives way to violence and reaches up and pulls the other fact, aHA's little bucket is a nest- liberate our hearts, bodies and integrity is replaced with unethical down. People accept the myth as ing ground for personal gain and souls. We must focus on the origin behavior. Our people are trapped in truth. political affluence. Since receiving of the issue and yank the weeds a soul-strangling lifestyle. Hawaiians struggle to overcome the table scraps from Ceded Lands before their negativity spreads. Let the crabs flourish and this wicked tale that undermines revenues, aHA has become a In traditional times, Hawaiians thrive on the solid foundation of aloha at the heart of their soul. receptacle of favoritism and power never kept crabs in buckets. our spirituality and culture. For However, when the 'alamihi story plays. Several Trustees utilize this Whenever they needed a crab, they those who choose to remain in the becomes part of the fabric of the new found economic "power" to collected them from the environ- bucket, we will show compassion school systems, economics, gov- leverage political influence and ele- ment where they thrive and coexist but cannot afford to relive the ernment and modern Hawai 'i, vate themselves to higher political with all other creatures (humans pain. The bucket is not our home attempts to overcome the negative office at the expense of staff, the included). Buckets, pales, the con- and as long as we continue to live stereotype become a momentous agency and the Hawaiian beneficia- cept of keeping animals in cages, the lie, our people will not be task requiring a lifetime of educat- ries. Other Trustees make a career all came from a foreign land. united. • ing and soul searching. out of playing political games with The 'alamihi and every other Master plan, Federal recognition, HokuliJa Linda Dela Cruz

Trustee, Hawai'i

any issues are finally input, especially from OHA's bene- In order to establish a Hawaiian to disagree. Many efforts to bring being resolved at OHA. ficiaries. government of any type, we need to Hawaiians together have not M We have addressed some The 1986 Federal/State Task protect and preserve our entitle- worked. We no longer have the lux- of the concerns noted by State Force made many recommendations ments and benefits. In order to pro- ury of time, and mustn't waste it Auditor Marion Higa. Of high pri- that remain unimplemented. Let's tect these, we need to agree to be fighting one another. ority is getting back on track in ful- not repeat that unproductive sce- united. To my constituents on Hawai'i filling our mandate of bettering the nario. Community input is impera- Before we can move forward, we . island, many pilikia have plagued conditions of the native Hawaiians tive to updating OHA's Master Plan, need to create an identity that our people recently. The descen- and Hawaiians. because individual communities includes all Hawaiians who can dants of the Kealakekua district In January, OHA's Budget and kno!" best what their needs and con- trace their Hawaiian roots to before shared with the Board of Trustees a Finance Committee held a work- cerns are. Planning and prioritizing Western contact. serious infraction of agreements shop on setting priorities and guide- comes from firsthand knowledge of We need all Hawaiians to contact . and state procedure involving the lines. At that time, it was affIrmed issues. your families in Hawai'i on the Hokuli'a Development. Burials and that policies of the agency would At the forefront of Hawaiian com- mainland and around the world to cultural sites previously identified be the purview of the Policy munity concerns is the need for fed- support federal legislation to recog- in the EIS process are being dug up. and Planning Committee, although eral recognition. Our people, in nize Hawaiians as an indigenous The monitoring systems of the state some policies are administrative. In Hawai'i and on the mainland, need group with a political relationship agencies and the developers have the end, however, the Board of to get informed on this matter, and with the United States. The Akaka failed our kupuna miserably. Trustees needs to adopt these poli- be maka 'ala to surmounting threats Bill may not be perfect, but it's a We will do our best from this end cies. to Hawaiian programs and entitle- start. to protect their interests, and have Another priority is the updating ments. We must avail resources to We can then all start from a clean referred the matter to OHA's Native of OHA's Master Plan, as mandated effectively inform our people of the page and decide what's best for our Hawaiian Historic Preservation by law. The project is costly, but growing threats. Now more than future instead of other people Council. Maha10, miilama pono, a necessary, and requires community ever, we need to come together. telling us what to do. We can agree hui hou. •

Shelter is primary Charles Ota

Trustee, Maui

y belief is housing is an list for Hawaiians, and that number which can be costly otherwise. housing for beneficiaries on ceded important area for OHA has been pegged at 10,500 potential These figures do not include a lands. The IDA program is useful in M involvement. In a survey home buyers awaiting an opportunity. third population that would want helping to leverage an individuals conducted the SMS Research All of this suggests the need is to custom designed homes as another savings by being matched by other Group, there was a potential buyer'S minimize costs, Hawai'i having potential market of home buyers. sources of funds at least dollar for market of 11 ,900 home sites based among the highest cost-of-living This mass of potential home buy- dollar and more. on inform.ation provided by DHHL. anywhere to contend with already ers demonstrates a back-log in In the financing of these Housing or shelter for Hawaiians and that would include housing. housing for Hawaiians that should Hawaiian homes, a system of rent- will always be among the top prior- The need to save or conserve on be addressed. Land is a costly com- to-own would enable Hawaiians ities and we can look at the issue home costs, suggests new lasting ponent of housing. Hawaiians to obtain a home otherwise not from the long term perspective - home building materials and innov- should have to ceded lands possible. And use other innovative that is, there is an immediate need ative construction methods to bring for housing and possibly reduce financing arrangements, like bal- for hundreds of homes if we are housing costs within reach of many substantially the cost of acquiring a loon notes, guaranteed loans and looking at just the DHHL waiting home buyers. home because land would not be a condominium sharing of the cost of list. Besides that, there will be an First, would be the use of long large cost as is the case now. amenities and common areas. • annual need of at least 1,000 more lasting materials like steel for main The recent creation of the new homes each following year. framing and mass producing basic Independent Development Account In addition, there is a market for paneling, windows and doors to (IDA) Program would also be sup- homes outside of the DHHL waiting include wiring and plumbing, portive in this process to build more J Maka ala ke kanaka kahea manu John D. WaiheJe IV

Trustee, At-large

ne who wishes to succeed nesses, many golden opportunities entirely in stocks and bonds. 400 endangered indigenous species, should be alert to every have passed us by. Fortunately, as Diversifying the portfolio to include to its two major heiaus, including Oopportunity, like one who the spring of opportunity flows eter- land investments would lessen our Pu 'u 0 Mahuka - the largest sacri- catches birds by ' imitating their nal, for everyone missed another dependence on the market. Should ficial temple on O'ahu, Waimea cries. The Office of Hawaiian arises. The chance for OHA to OHA receive Waimea Valley's near- Valley is truly the quintessence of Affairs, caught in a tug-of-war acquire Waimea Valley on O'ahu's ly 1,900 acres at around the city's Hawaiian culture. Who better to not between aspects of being a perpetu- North Shore is one such opportunity. appraisal of $5.5 million, it would only understand, but to perpetuate al trust and a quasi-government The Acquisition of Waimea Valley not only be a valuable investment, and protect these treasures than the agency, has developed some unpro- should not necessarily be viewed as but one that our beneficiaries could OffIce of Hawaiian Affairs? ductive qualities. Whether it has a purchase, but as a shifting of some see and experience. Having a place where Hawaiians been a sense of paranoid fiscal- of OHA's investments. Currently From a cultural standpoint, could gather together would also conservation, the incapability of OHA's portfolio, which has rec$!ntly obtaining Waimea Valley for the help give OHA an identity. agreement, or just an inordinate been fluctuating between $300 mil- Hawaiian people is awesome. From See WAIHE'E on page 10 focus on the same old tired busi- lion and $400 million, is almost its 6,000 types of plants, including ------. - - - - - .- _._------.

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Ua'imalkalani Mehe'ula performs hula 'auana at the King Kamehameha Hula Competition.

Sun" June 3 -- Appearing in concert will be the finish, as well as an awards ceremo- Makaha Sons: Moon, John and ny. 9:30 a.m. Honolulu, Waikiki. Free. Hawaiian sovereignty Jerome; Chinky Mahoe's Halau For information, call 536-6540. panel. Hula '0 Kawaili ' ula; The Aloha Festival's 2000 O'ahu Royal Court; Sat., June 9 -- Pu ' uhonua "Bumpy" Kanahele and a blessing by Kahu Kamaki "Kamehameha's will speak on socially responsible Kanahele. Upcoming festivals will investments, banking and recent highlight the Filipino and Samoan Schooner: the 'Fair developments at the ADB confer- cultures. 7 p.m. Honolulu Hale. American.'" ence. A video, "Aloha Quest," will Free. For information, call 523-4674. precede the discussion. Co-spon- The Hawai'i Natural History Sat. , June 9 -- sored by Kapi 'olani Community Association, Waimea. Hawaiian College and the Friends of 'Iolani King Kamehameha Civic Club and Na 'Aikane 0 Palace. 10 a.m. Kana'ina Building, Celebration Floral Pu 'ukohola Heiau present a lecture 'Iolani Palace. Free. For informa- and slide presentation by Terry tion, call Lynette Cruz at 738-0084 Parade. Wallace of South Kona. The subject or Keola Cabacungan at 522-0821. is the Fair American, Kamehameha's Honolulu's longest parade, in dis- schooner seized by High Chief tance and years, starts at 'Iolani Kame'eiamoku. The sole survivor, Fri " June 8 -- Palace, travels down King St. to Isaac Davis, became a military advi- Hawaiian Festival. Punchbowl St., then to Ala Moana sor of Kamehameha and counts Blvd., through Waikiki via hundreds of descendants today. 7-9 The City and County of Honolulu Kalakaua Ave. , and ends at p.m. Waimea Civic Center. Free. kicks off its series of multi-ethnic Kapi 'olani Park. Ho 'olaule'a of For information, call 808-882-7218, festivals with the "host culture." arts, crafts and 'ono food at parade ext. 23.

SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURE I ·wl/\I #. . E ho'omana'o kakou iii Pai'ea Kamehameha, ma'T0 Hawai'i

By M anu Boyd ing is described as "po'olua" suggesting not one, Kiwala '0 and Keku' iapoiwa Liliha, but two fathers. This designation was bore his royal heirs, Kalanikualiholiho or many, June means graduations, wed- acceptable among chiefs and genealo- and Kauikeaouli ( KII and III). dings, canoe regattas and bi g parties. And gists, and was thought to augment the Two famous battles over which P for 129 years, via proclamation by King mana or spiritual power of the ali'i. Kamehameha was victorious were Kamehameha V, June II is King Kamehameha More often than not, Keouakupu- Kepaniwaio'iao at Maui and Nu'uanu Day, a tribute to his his legendary grandfather. apaikalaninui, younger brother of Pali in 1792 and 1795. Although Pai 'ea Kamehameha was born at Kokoiki near Kalani'opu 'u and son of Kamaka'imoku, Kamehameha never conquered Kaua'i Mo'okini Heiau in Kohala. According to Samuel is the acknowledged father, but Kahekili, . and Ni'ihau, the islands were ceded Kamakau, the year was 1736 based on oral histo- ruler of Maui, shares the distinction. The to the newly-formed united king- ry and genealogy. Others suggest 1758 for two name "Kamehameha" itself suggests a dom by Kaumuali'i who, after reasons: Captain Cook's 1778 description of Maui eonnection, as Kahekili's brother Kamehameha's death in 1819, by Kamehameha as a young man of about 20 years, was Kamehamehanui. prior agreement, took the favored and the allusion to a comet in a birth chant which Years later, Kamehameha's strategic Queen Ka'ahmanu for his wife. could have been Halley's Comet which was visi- connection to Maui was solidified with ble in the Earth's atmophere that year. In any his ho 'ao (marriage) to Ka'ahumanu, "E pua ana ka makani i nil hala 0 case, June was not the birth month, as 'Ikuwa daughter of Namahana and Ke 'eau- Malelewa'a " (The wind blows upon (closer to October) is also recalled in a birth moku, granddaughter of Kekaulike, the pandanus grove of Malelewa 'a, chant honoring the warrior chief. and niece of Kahekilinui 'ahumanu Kaua 'i - a mete acknowledging His mother, Keku'i'apoiwa, daughter of Ha'ae from whom she inherited her political I(a 'ahumanu' s marriage to and Kekelaokalani, was a high chiefess of prowess. Kamehameha's highest rank- aumuali'i). • Hawai 'i island. Kamehameha's paternal parent- ing wife, Keopiiolani, daughter of DIIIIIIIIIIII.. ______p •

RE-RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Pandanus Club: "Ua Mau" No Leo Pilimehana: "Anthology If' Genoa Keawe: "Party Hulas' The Brothers Cazimero: II The For years, Kenneth MakuakOne has Angela Morales, Lehua Heine and NOlanl Aunty Genoa's CD release of this Sound of the Sea Surrounds led this prolific group whose hits Choy are NO Leo whose HokO Awards old-time classic is a must for all who Me" This landmark COl album now include' E Wal'anae" and count numerous 'Songs of the Year" pri- love 'cha-Iang-a-Iang: IO 'au music. on CD features Robert's sultry rendi- ' Honokahua Nanl e. " Mainstays In the marily by Heine (formerly Kallma). Choy's Performing with her and pictured on tion of " Kahlo Beach" and a evolving group are MakukOne, Chris performance of ' Just My Imagination" the cover are Violet Pahu Ullko'!. ' Rolandesque" version of 'Ka No 'I Keli'la'a and Alden Levi. Described as (one of three bonus tracks) Is fabulous .. Vickie 'j'j Rodrigues, Pauline Aupunt perfect for Kamehameha the Millennium Serles, ' Va Mau" was Produced by NO Leo and Kenneth Kekahuna and Benny Rogers. Day celebrations. Produced by JdM produced by MakuakOne and MakuakOne for NLP Music Inc. Produced by Don McDiarmid Jr. for for the Mountain Apple Company. Kell 'la'a for Kowal Records. Hula Records.

June 9,10- unteer clean-up effort at and the Nature Conservancy's tinue his hula legacy will join in Kawa 'ewa 'e, a luakini heiau in Waikamoi Preserve. The five-mile concert. The event is intended to "The fairs at Mission Kane'ohe. Be prepared for a short, hike is moderately strenuous. Wear ' become an annual reunion of Houses Museum." uphill .hike and water. Work shoes with good traction for mud, the Men of Waimapuna and the includes trimming and weeding and bring a snack. Noon. Hosmer Ladies of Ke 'Ala 0 ka Laua 'e. The annual fancy fair combines both inside and out of the ancient Grove. Free, although $10 park 4-8 p.m. Castle High School's with the 23rd Hawaiian Quilt stone platform. 8:30-11:30 a.m. entrance free may apply. For infor- Ron Bright Theater. $35 Exhibit and Ka H6'ike Mo 'olelo at Meet at the end of Lipalu St. off mation, call 808-572-4459. (reserved), $10 (general). For the Mission Houses Museum. Namoku 235-1088. information and tickets, call 292- Local crafts and entertainment. 2738 or email hula@ kawaihoa.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mission Houses Fri. June 22-Sat., June 23 Museum. $4. For information, Sat., June 16 - • call 531-0481 . Kilo Hokli at Haleakala. King Kamehameha Hula Competition. Tues., June 12-Fri., June 22 Join HaleakaHi National Park staff for star gazing and lore. Be Hundreds of dancers from hal au CALENDAR prepared for cold weather by KWO Camp Likolehua. representing Hawai'i and Japan dressing warm and bringing a hot compete in categories of kahiko a beverage, as well as a sitting mat A week-day, day camp for sum- (ancient), 'auana (modern) and oli Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA and a red filtered flashlight. 7:30 mer arts for youths ages 7-12, (chant). Fri. 6 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. accepts information on special p.m. Hosmer Grove Campground. Camp Likolehua will explore Neal Blaisdell Center Arena. events throughout the islands that Free, but $10 park admission may u ,ic, dance, drama, craft and Tickets from $8.25 - $40. For tick- are of interest to the Hawaiian apply. For information, call 808- more. Hawai ' i Volcanoes ational ets, call the BC Box Office at community. Fund-raisers, benefit 572-4459. Park.. $225 camp fee. To register 591-2211. concerts, cultural activities, sports or for information, call 808-967- events and the like are what we'd 8222. Sun., May 20 - like to help you promote. Send "A Walk on the Wet Sat., June 16 - Sat., June 24 - information and color photos to Side" at Haleakala. Heiau clean-up. Eo! 2001 Concert. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Spend the afternoon in a cloud 7 11 Kapi'olani Blvd., SCe. 500 Charlie Ogata leads the vol- Former students of Darrell forest at Haleakala National Park Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 'Ihi'ihilauakea Lupenui who con-

ISLAND MUSIC SC ENE , Two CDs plus one book equals George Kahumoku in 2001

By Manu Boyd Cat Records team which also includes the likes of Ho, another extreme talent. Geared more for a Ozzie Kotani, Led Ka'apana, Cyril Pahinui, tourist crowd (for whom Kahumoku regularly , 'Going First" is one of many stories 'Keola Beamer, George Kuo and gigs at Starwood Resorts), this CD reintroduces in George Kahumoku Jr.'s "A others. Dancing Cat has a real such 60s favorites as "One Paddle, Hawaiian Life." It speaks of his knack for singling out slack-key Two Paddle," "Pearly Shells" and first big gig in California in which be and other . talent and presenting it in a most "Little Brown Gal." better known Hawaiian guitarists were on the impressive manner. Hawaiian music is a legacy bill. As the "lesser known," he reluctantly per- "Nit mele Ho 'oniponipo" inherited by Kahumoku and formed hi set first - .and brought the house (Hawaiian Love Songs) is one passed on to his son, Keoki, down. The crowd went wild, and right after his ,such project featuring songs who recently teamed up with set, he sold thousands of dollars worth of CDs in ranging from "The Queen's Herb Ohta Jr. in their energetic the glow of his instant populartiy. It's a classic, Prayer" to "Moloka'i Slide." debut, "Hawaiian from the kind of funny story that varies greatly with the Liner notes give a wealth of Heart." other 13 selections that reveal family secrets and background as well as George Kahumoku Ir. has learned treasures. Story telling is something musicians Kahumoku's per- well the Hawaiian value, "pa'ahana" generally do well, and by publishing his writing, sonal ties to the (industrious, hard-working, productive), Kabumoku is thrust into an exclusive arena with songs. In another pro- no doubt by the example set by his par- Brother Noland and Henry Kapono who recently ject, "Island Classics" ents and grandparents who he so reveres released their own books. - this one not under in "A Hawaiian Life." • George Kahumolcu Ir. is a slack-key artist, and Dancing Cat, Kahumoku is a member of George Winston's elite Dancing teams up with Daniel , , EDUCATIO N Convention draws nearly 600 to discuss successes and challenges in Hawaiian education

By David Kekaulike Sin& Ph.D topics were presented, providing ing, and not just the info level of for Education and Learning; Alu the venue for broad discussion on knowing. I feel honored to be Like Inc.; and the State Department Editor's note: David Sing is issues in eduction that are challeng- included in the group of us pioneer- of Education. Other sponsors includ- director of Nii Pua No 'eau, an ing Native Hawaiians today. ing the Hawaiian way of better ed the Native Hawaiian Education educational program for gifted and Educators came from through- educating our students to prepare Council, Kamehameha Schools, talented Hawaiian students, and out the state ' and the continent. for the global economy. "(Doug Native Hawaiian Community-Based coordinates Ka Wai Ola o' OHA's Convention participants were Knight, technology initiatives man- Education Learning Centers, UHM's monthly education column. treated to a literary performance ager, Alu Like I!lc.) "The conven- Native Hawaiian Leadership Program, by mem- tion advanced the Hawaiian 'Aha Punana Leo, the Office of hile state govern- bers of education efforts by presenting the Hawaiian Affairs, Queen Lili 'uokaIani ment representatives Children's Center and UHH's W and teachers and Hawaiian Leadership Development faculty unions were struggling Program. over contracts, Hawaiian edu- For information on activities of cators were meeting at the sec- the Native Hawaiian Education ond annual Native Hawaiian Association, contact Ku 'ulei Tengan Education Association Con- at 732-4479; Ka 'imipono Kaiwi at vention to see how teachers 235-6066 (O'ahu); Lui could help change education to Hokoana and HYnano better serve Hawaiian students. Kaumehe'iwa - 984-3553 Nearly 600 Hawaiian educa- (Maui); David Sing at tors joined together in March to net- "'Oiwi, a 974-7678 (Hawai'i); Nani work and discuss educational pro- Hawaiian Kawa' a at 567 -98 89 grams, challenges and solutions. Journa l." (Moloka'i); or Kamuela Highlighted by keynote addresses In addition, Ae'a at 245-6332 (Kaua'i). Participants spent two days at Kapl'olanl """TIN',;',,,! by University of Hawai 'i at Hilo exhibits dis- Professor Manu Aluli Meyer and played information ing together to develop solutions to educational challenges. • UH Manoa professor Jon Kamaka- on education pro- wiwo ' ole Osorio, the two-day grams and services available to myriad of ongoing projects within convention included an array of Hawaiians. our communities and what choices topics: Hawaiian education teach- Following are comments from we have available to us when mak- ing license and Hawaiian standards; convention participants: "I benefit- ing decisions about the education of new teacher standards for teacher ted from attending the conference our families. The meeting also pro- preparation; charter schools in Hawai'i; becau e it wa a fabulous confirma- vided us with information on how Native Hawaiians in research; c'ulture tion of the work that has gone on in groups can collaborate to expand education in prison; Hawaiian lan- many sectors for the past 20 years. the depth and scope of their own guage revitalization through non- It was great to see many different programs. Learning more about print media; youth mapping; experi- programs represented, and many dif- what others are doing helps us each ential education and learning; social ferent beliefs about what Hawaiian to evaluate what we are doing indi- justice through teacher education; Education means. The workshops vidually, and seek out ways to be cultural identity, literacy and were timely, interesting and powerful. innovative to create that education- schooling; impact of school-wide I loved the energy, music and joy as I al product that is rich and meaning- reading and behavior support walked in. I loved seeing the displays ful for ail our students." (Kalepa initiatives on the performance of while we were getting our lunches. I Baybayan,project supervisor/cur- Hawaiian students; creating appro- loved that we were outside with that riculum developer, Hale Kuamo'o). priate systems of education in cool breeze."(Manu Meyer, UHH) The Convention is hosted annually native communities; guidelines for "While I am an associate member, not by the Native Hawaiian Education nurturing culturally healthy youth being Hawaiian, I have gained a clos- Association NHEA). This year's and guidelines for strengthening er feeling of what does Hawaiian primary sponsors of the events indigenous languages. Many other education mean from the Hawaiian were the Native Hawaiian Higher perspective. I gain the understand- Education Program; Pacific Resources

Native American, WAIHE'E from page 7 Office of Hawaiian Affairs must look for ways to become economi- Native Hawaiian Currently OHA does its business cally autonomous. While Waimea out of rented space and does most Valley will never accomplish this in of its programs, grants, and scholar- and of itself, it could still serve as a rustee Rowena Akana attended ships through other organizations. revenue base. As landowners, OHA . the Governor's Interstate Indian Having something of substance that would have exclusive rights to Council mid-year meeting in T the beneficiaries could relate to charge user fees to non-Hawaiians, Denver in March. Pictured with her OHA would help provide a spiritual or to seek joint partnerships within is a the Southern Ute Indian tribe connection. An ahupua'a rich in it. With its lush vastness and breath- member who performed in opening Hawaiian culture, values, and tradi- taking waterfall, Waimea Valley ceremonies. tion such as Waimea Valley would could be a money maker while still "Forming alliances and partnering achieve this perfectly. preserving its cultural identity. with Native American tribes across the Attaining Waimea Valley could In the end, the acquisition of United States will bridge the waters of even help the Hawaiian cause for Waimea Valley by the Office of the Pacific Ocean that now separate federal recognition. One of the Hawaiian Affairs is an extraordi- us. This is a golden opportunity to many intentions for the Office of nary opportunity that has much infuse our new nation with innovative Hawaiian Affairs in its conception going for it. What the future holds ideas that will help us accomplish the was for it to be a model for sover- for this wondrous place, or even goal of self-determination," said eignty. The acquisition of a land what its situation will be when this Akana in her March Ka Wai ala base is essential for OHA to fulfill article is printed, is uncertain. trustee column. "The struggle to this goal. Hopefully, the opportunity of achieve what is just and right for our Finally, Waimea Valley could also Waimea Valley will not end up as Hawaiian people and the Native be a source of economic develop- another lost one. • American people is a common thread ment. As a perpetual trust, the that binds us together." • I YOUR HEALTH Achieve the ?trength and stamina of your ancestors by exercising; changing diet, lifestyle

ests of the ali'i and the sources abound. difference. For example, a friend of Claire K Hughes Dr.PHI RD Department of Health . maka' ainana. One responsibility of Health data for the last 15 years mine gave up drinking soda and this advisor was to keep the people show Hawaiian obesity has increased lost seven pounds in one month. hysical activity in the lives under an ali'i fit, healthy and ready from 37 percent to 50.1 percent. Hawai 'i's water is the best tasting of our ancestors was 'signifi- . to serve. If he determined that the This constitutes q huge increase of water in the nation. Chill it, drink it P cantly greater than it is today. maka' ainana were becoming stout 13 percent. The rates of heart dis- and learn that it is 'ono. Imagine getting around without and clumsy, he would urge ease, cancer and diabetes in the Take the challenge of physical cars, buses or bicycles. Walking to the king to have the men Hawaiian population activity. Walking during the cool work would keep us fit and slender. enter into foot races and have increased evening hours is a great exercise. The daily commute to Honolulu other vigorous activities tremendously. Starting small and building to from Kailua, Kane'ohe, Kahalu'u, to burn off the accu- What is greater physical challenge is the Nanakuli, Wai'anae and Wahiawa, mulating body fat. truly key. Walk the roads in your neigh- wo uld make for the strongest legs, The kalaimoku was borhood to build up stamina. Later, hearts and lungs. well versed in hike some mountain trails and final- Now, imagine wanting a kapa for warfare and thus ly, run or power walk a little. Join a an expected child. Gathering the he kept the canoe club this summer. The ulti- wauke, stripping, soaking and men fit and ready mate challenge would be to com- pounding would probably take most assist their ali'i pete in the 42-mile Ka Iwi cross- of the nine months. The farmers in ing from Moloka'i. each kauhale would be constantly Several of the competitors bending, pulling, digging and walk- the ali in the most recent one-man ing to and through the fields. The was very canoe race from Moloka'i to same is true for cultivating a lo'i. would even advise the ali Ala Moana Beach were It is no wonder that the Hawaiian himself to lose weight and Native Hawaiians. It is ancestors were strong, sturdy and would suggest appropriate interesting to note that our capable of bearing great fatigue. and exercise. As a most drastic ancestors did this cross- The constant and continual physical measure, he would have advised ing routinely, though not demands of living ma'de it so. It is king to inove to an area where there for speed. not surprising, then, that the kanaka was less food available and fewer . We, too, can recapture maoli were battle-ready when the people around him to support a physical and spiritual call came. dietary change. well-being; we just need I In the government of old, there Food availability and lack of to do it. • wa a chief charged with the duty to exerci e habits have changed keep all men fit and battle-ready, tremendbilsly. Hawaiians, fwm being a people' who were in a con- ali 'i and maka'runana alike. The 'a (canoe paddling) is one king' kalaimoku or chief counsel stant state of warrior-readiness, activities appropriate for guided administrative affairs and all have changed to being fat and phys- chance to know fitness. that encourages physical that related to the maka' ainana. In ically unfit. We have become far The situation is not hopeless, Join a canoe and get in shape this summer.. Paddles up! this role, he looked after the inter- more sedentary and our calorie however. Small changes can make a I

BUSINESS IN HAWAI'I

Recent OHAloan starts her own legal practice by Caitriona Kearns and efficient for Kealoha. She cred- process. "Jim was great. We had to will easily qualify for conventional its the direction she got from her write four different business plans. financing. In the meantime, a loan n April, Katherine Puana loan officer, Dean Oshiro . ."Dean I was the first attorney that he had from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Kealoha left her job as district was very helpful and persistent. He worked with so ·our numbers were . is helping to get her started. I attorney in the prosecutor's initially laid out everything that I off," Kealoha explained. "Initially it The loan has allowed Kealoha the office to start her own legal prac- needed. All I had to do Wa,'> just lis- was a problem because we didn't freedom to focus on her practice tice. This orchestrated move result- have much information. Then Jim and not have to worry about financ- ed in Kealoha already picking up helped me research on the Internet, ing all the extraneous expenses of a fourteen clients, which include a and suggested we talk to a number new business, things like stationery few court-appointed cases from the of bar associations: the American and computer systems. "I can imag- fa mily court for juveniles. Her new Bar Association, Hawai'i Women's ine how stressed out I would have office is in the Queen Emma Lawyers Association, Hawaiian Bar been without a start-up loan," Building, downtown Honolulu, a Association and Native Hawaiian Kealoha said. "I've been able to short walk to the courthouse. Bar As sociation. I got as much focus on my cases and new clients Kealoha's practice is in contract, information as I could and it helped because I've had that buffer." environmental, family and 'criminal me prepare the final draft of my Kealoha shares her office suite law. business plan." with two other attorneys, one she Kealoha gathered her business previously worked with at the It has been just seven months Attorney Katherine Puana Kealoha since Kealoha made her initial call plan, tax returns, pay stubs, and all prosecutor's office. They share to the Office of. Hawaiian Affairs her husband's information and set resources such as an extensive legal requesting information about a ten to what he told me," Kealoha out to apply for a business loan. library and advice on billing, work Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan, said. Many banks rejected her loan ap'pli- Kealoha had never encountered and in May she received a check for Developing a business plan with cation mostly because she had not before as a state employee. The $25,000 to help start her business. Jim Mo'ikeha from Alu Like also yet been in business for two years. The process has been unusually fast helped Keaioha work through the Once her practice is established she See OHA LOAN on page 14

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Kailimai The descendants of Hilo, HI 96720, 808-959-1607; Planning a reunion? Looking for William Hoapili Kailimai, Emily Germaine Kila, 91-1363 Maliko St., Ku - The descendants of John genealogy information? Post your Pilialoha Kailimai Kinney and David 'Ewa, HI 96706, 681-3431; Lester Kanilau Ku and Luka Moiha is plan- Keola Kailimai are planning a and Roberta Delos Reyes, 'P.O. Box ning reunion June 15-17. All interest- announcement free of charge in reunion on the the Big Island, Nov. 1345, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, 808- ed 'ohana should contact Natalie at Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA. Fax and 24. For more information, cail 553-3908; and Diane Rocha Carlos, 808-877-2101, or write to 346 Holua Gail Pilialoha Kailimai Kaapuni on 41-984 Waikupanalu St., Waimanalo, Dr., Kahului, HI 96732, or email announcements to 808.594.1865 the Big Island at 963-6805 or Wendy HI 96795, 259-6478. [email protected] or email [email protected]. Kailimai Nagareda at 963-6119 or email [email protected] or Kea - Descendants of John Louis Kea KuahualKa'au'a - The descendants AaronaINakealKekaula - A family [email protected]. and Dionysis Namakaokalani Iopa are of Kuahua (first name) born about reunion of these three families will be having a reunion july 10-17 in Hilo. 1829 and Ka'au'a (First name) born held July 30-August 4. July 30- Kanei - The descendants of Kanei Please contact the following, both about 1831 in Kekaka, Kaua'i and August 2, we will tour the island of (k) born about 1844 and Kawai (w), children of the late Aunty Aggie and their children Haliaka, Oliwa, Alapa, Kauai (our family origin) with Uncle born 1865 in Wainiha, Halele'a, Red Neves: Anne G. Manuia at 808- WahaIulu-WaIea, KaIuaiki and Kuahua Henry Aarona and Auntie Alice Kaua'i, are having a reunion June 22- 959-6294 or Paul K. Neves at 808- will hold their seventh 'ohana reunion Helenihi, the youngest children of 24 at Camp Kokokahi in Kane'ohe. 938-8189 or 808-935-9338. camp out camp out July 13-15, at William Palupalu Aarona and Sarah Family members of James Keawe'ehu, QLCC Punalu'u on O'ahu. All Keelaumakani Kamaka, who are in Kuakua and Samuel Kalima Kapua are Kealoha / Kaiewe - We are seeking descendants are welcome. For more their late 80s. Come and visit with us welcome too. For information, call descendants of the Kealoha (k) and information and to register, call Sten at Kaua' i Coconut Beach Resort in Keapoi Namaka 'eha-Fifita at 455- Kaiewe (w) union from and Valu Alapa at 237-8665. Bring Kapa'a. Then on Aug. 3- 4, we will 2421 or write to 98-854 Noelani St., Kohala. We are also seeking ohana . your genealogy records, family pic- continue at Kaumakapili Church in #64, Honolulu,HI 96782. from their 4 kamali' i: Kahuhu Kealoha tures and musical instruments. Honolulu. (k), Kekumu Kealoha (k), Kahoi Our ancsetors are: Kana (m) Kawa, Kauaua - The 'Ohana Kauaua will be Kealoha (k) a!ld Kai Kealoha (w) who Mabaulu - The 'ohana of Judge two children, Nonohiaulu and celebrating it's 25th anniversary this married Keone Kalama. Also seeking Archibald S. and Horace P. Maha-ulu Kailinaha (m) Nui from Waimea. year. The O 'ahu 'ohana gathering is descendants from the marriage of are having a reunion on Sept. 3 at Nonohi aulu (m)Kaikaina, six sons Aug. 18 at the Kalihi YMCA. All Kahuhu Kealoha (k) and Koa Lili ' uokalani Protestant Church in (Kaaiku, Kalakala, Palupalu, Aarona, those interested in attending, call Ka'ahanui (w) on Sept. 1869. If you Hale 'iwa from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All 'ohana Mainui and Nakiaha). Aarona, born Daniel Aikala at 671-0866, Clifford have information, please call Kekoa are welcome and are urged to attend. 1828 on Kaua' i (m) Julia Kailimai Kaholukula at 456-2882, or by email Wong at 394-9415 or 351-7941 (c), or For information, call MaryLouise Kapiko/Kaupiko, born Aug. 28, 1851 at [email protected]. Mahalo. We email [email protected]. Mahaulu Thomas at 259-9689; Jo Hill in Kohala, had six children , William look forward to hearing from you. Mahalo nui. "E kolo ana no ka ewe i at262-8216; Cissy Driver at 259-7385; Palupalu , Alfred, Cecelia Aloi, ka iewe." (descendants of the same or email [email protected]. William Nakiaha, Samuel Nonohiaulu, KaubolaIKapahi - Descendants of ancestors crawl together - seek out and Julia Kanohokuahiwi. Cecilia (m) John Hooiho Kauhola Sr. and Emily one another). NihipaJi - The Nihipali will gather Robert K. Nakea, and Julia (m) Kanohohale Kapahi are holding a July 20-22 at Hau' ula Beach Park. Thomas K. Kekaula. Julia Kailimai's reunion on Maui July 27-29. All inter- Kelley - A Kelley reunion is being Ongoing planning meetings are being parents were Kalawai 'amolowa 'ole ested 'ohana should call Momilani at planned for July 27-29 by the grand- held. Come and meet your 'ohana. and Aloi from Kohala (m) Sept. 27, 808-572-9079; Lynette at 808-760- children of Edward Albert and For information, call Deanne at 247- 1833, in Waimea, Hawai ' i. 8227; Aloha at 808-760-8227; and Maraea Namahoe Kelley. Grandpa 0457 or Leona at 293-1587 for more If anyone recognizes any of the Aka at 808-242-5016 (after 6 p.m., M-F) and Grandma Kelley had eight daugh- information. names li sted above, please call Momi ters and four sons. Daughters are Aarona Kepilino at 595-5240. Kaupiko - A Kaupiko 'ohana reunion Meali'i Richardson Kalama, Irene Wai'alae - The grandchildren of is planned for the weekend of Aug. Raphael, Mary Kaoihana, Adele Joseph and Sarah (Akau) Wai 'alae are Akau - The Akau 'ohana of 10 - 12, in Hilo. All Kaupiko family Delmendo, Beatrice Miller, Bernice planning a family gathering Aug. 10- Kawai hae i planning a reunion Aug. members are welcome. Reunion activ- Chee, Ruby Kalama and Ellen Jane 12 in Los Angeles. Grandma and 25 at Sand Island Beach Park from 9 ities will include Hawaiian crafts, Hale. Sons are Lawrence, Walter, Ned Grandpa had 12 children (from oldest a.m.-5 p.m. Ancestors are Abraham canoe paddling, keiki activities, and Clarence Kelley. We would like to youngest): Joseph (9 keiki); Gerald Akau, Amoe Kuahine, Kapeka kalahi- genealogy work, a golf tournament, a to update the family tree and mailing (4 keiki); Arviella (7 keiki); Roger (2 ki , Awaa Ako, Carrie Kaleleiki, Ah Iii 'au and a family church service. list. For information, call Henrietta keiki); Bethsine (3 keiki); Genevieve Sing Kimseu, Amoe Naeole, Allen For registration forms, call Alberta "Sista" Clemons at 734-3834, Harriet (6 keiki); Roberta (3 keiki); Ethelmae Kim Seu and Annie Akeni Apeki. For Kaupiko Nathaniel in Hilo at 808- Kelley at 533-2043, or Billy Kelley at (3 keiki); George; Dinah (3 keiki); information, call Joyce Sene at 959-9865 or Spencer (Buzzy) Yim in 946-6110. Sarah (4 keiki); Nelson. We are updat- 808-851-3346; Claude Akim Seu at Honolulu at 395;2466. For assistance ing the Family Genealogy book and 456-2779; or Alohalani Adams at with air, hotel and car arrangements, Keobo - A Keoho reunion is Family Tree Chart. For information, 668-1637. call Seawind Tours and Travel at 949- planned for June 8-10 at Kololio call Rogeitte Bernardino (O'ahu) at 4144 or toll-free at 1-800-424-3324. Beach Park, O'ahu. Mini-carnival, 668-7650; Arviella Benavides (Calif.) Brown - The descendants of Capt. family storytelling and 'ono mea 'ai is at 760-252-5897; or Kimo Keli'i Harry Thomas Brown who came to Kawa'aubau - The descendants of planned for the weekend. All descen- (Arkansas) at 870-268-8624. Hawai'i in a whaling ship, and his the Kawa'auhau brothers - Daniel dants of George and Fanny Keoho are two sons, John and Benjamin, are (wife: Alikapeka Kaliuna, children: welcomed and appreciated. Planning Zablan - Hui '0 Zablan has set its holding their reunion in Hilo, July 13- Wahineu'i, Pabio, Kahalepo, Keli'ikuli, committee needs your contact number annual reunion for Sat., Sept. 22, 15. For information, write to the Kahanapule, Kapeliela, Kaulahao, and addresses. Please call Lani Bryant 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Tree Tops Brown 'ohana at 206 Todd Ave. , Hilo, Paulo, Makia, Kekumu, Kauka and at 293-7016; Ku'uipo Julius at 222- Restaurant in Manoa Valley. Cost for HI 96720. Ha'aheo); Philip (wife: Kahele 5381 or 689-7301. Mahalo. adults is $16, and for children, $8. Ka'aiwaiii, children: Henry Hart The 'ohana picnic is scheduled for Cockett - The 22nd annual Cockett Kawa'auhau and Hattie Wilkins; and Koko - The descendants of John Sat., Aug. 25 , 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ala 'Ohana Reunion will be held July 20- James Kawa'auhau and Louisa Kaha'i Koko and Josephine Kaholo Moana Park, area #9, behind the 22 on O'ahu. All descendants of Kupihea (Beirnes, Lukzens); and are planning a reunion in 2002 on the Diamond Head concession. For infor- Charles Cockett and Elizabeth Beke John (wife: Waiwai 'ole, children: 'aina at Pukuilua in Hana. We are ask- mation, call Leatrice Zablan at 734- Shaw are welcome, Other family lines Anna and William Copp (Hubbells); ing that the children of Philimina, 4779 or write to 4220 Kilauea Ave., include Richardson and Shaw. Events Keli'ihelela; and Auliana and Ah Ko); Eugene Aukunia, Cecilia Kikilia, Honolulu, HI 96916. • are being planned including a tribute are having a family reunion June 28- Christina Kilikina or Emily Emiliana - to Uncle Ernest Cockett. The family 31, at Miloli'i Park in South Kona. to .contact Cecilia Kupua at 808-248- genealogy will be displayed for infor- Please . contact us so we can update 8076 (Hana) or by writing to SR55 mation. Please bring and share photos the mailing list and genealogy infor- Hana, HI 96713; Ceci at P.O. 85 and ' information. For information, mation. Bill Kahele, 144 Ka'ie'ei PI., La'ie, HI 96762. please send your name and mailing address to: Cockett Board of Directors, c/o Reuben Cockett, 98-1485 Kulawai $50,OOO-74,,99f!, total household largest income bracket in St., 'Aiea, HI 96701 or contact Lennox Hawai'i. Here/ by ethnic group, are Cockett at 239-7678. This graphic does not take Into account

Hanohano - The family of Charles Kealo Hanohano are planning 210/0 ' reunion July 6-8 at Nanakuli Beach Park. His three wives were Mary K. Kawaha, Rose Waiki and Rose (Anana Dung) Kahoano. All descen- dants are welcome. For information, call Solomon (Eddie) Hanohano at 668-2838, Ralph Hanohano at 677- 1328, Betty Martin in Hilo at 808- 969-4821 , and in Kohala, Sharon Moniz, 808-889-5481. • 'Akahi a hO'opuka 'ia aku he mana hou loa: Ka LeokT 5 no ka Windows a me ka Macintosh

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OHA FINANCIAL REPORT Fiscal Year to Date March 31,2001 ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY REVENUES, EXPE·NDITURES, CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

ASSETS FUNDS ACCOUNT REVENUES GROUPS State general fund appropriations $ 2,519,663 Cash in State Treasury $ 8,974,302 5,978,240 Public land trust Cash in outside accounts 15,504,262 Dividend and interest income 9,313,922 Accounts/other receivables 1,517,848 Native Hawaiian Rights Fund 126,583 Notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful 14,776,958 1,161,677 Federal and other grants accounts of $4,614,515 Newspaper ads, donations, other revenues 63,464 Interest/dividends receivable 2,087,881 85,365 Non-imposed fringe benefits Interfund receivable 222,799 0 Prepaid expenses and security deposits 360,826 Hawaiian Projects Fund Investments 308,133,043 TOTAL REVENUES $ 19,249,471 Landlbuilding $1,129,242 Leasehold improvements 538,405 EXPENDITURES Machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures 1,492,969 Current programs: Provided for payment of: • Board of Trustees $ 4,378,787 • Vacation benefits/comp time off 525,810 • Administration 3,122,492 • Estimated claims and judgments 365,550 • Program Systems 4,085,441 • Operating lease rents/capital lease 1,063,404 • Hawaiian Rights 1,472,948 TOTAL ASSETS $351,577,919 $5,115,380

LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $ 13059669 EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 6,189,803 Liabilities: Due to state $ 110,000 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Accounts/othec payables 1,222,500 Realized gain on sale of investments $ (2,226,288) Inter-fund payable 222,799 Net increase (decrease) in unrealized gain (loss) on investments held (44,141,796) Vacation benefits/compo time off $525,810 Lapse of cash to State General Fund (67,397) Operating lease rents 1,021,416 Operating inter-fund transfers in 172,535 Estimated claims and judgments 365,550 Operating inter-fund transfers out (172,535) Capital lease obligation 41,988 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 1,555,299 $1,954,764 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)

Fund Equity: EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources Investments in fixed assets over expenditures and other financing uses Fund balance ·$3,160,616 $ (40,245,778) • Reserved $ ZO,052,238 • De ignated 32,087,951 FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 390,268,398 • Undesignated 297,882,431 Total Fund Equity $350,022,620 $3,160,616 FUND BALANCE, END OF PERIOD $ 350,022,620 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $351,577,919 $5,115,380

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