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Oriental Medicine Alvita Soleil With the procedure over, Inspiration Norma Menzies Lovable People What’s Going On Up There? Carol Barbeau Lab Tech patiently explained Hawaiian Host Culture Paul Neves Health Anita Cawley, Marcel Hernandez n the past month I was I slid into the seat, buck- to me the process that I Connecting Cultures Angie Libadisos pleasantly affected by led up, pulled out the in- health study I was required to Epicurean / Inns & Spas Liz Sanders would be undergoing in the Spiritual Healing Kellyna Campbell two people I met by flight magazine, waited for undergo some x ray screening following week. With that Kama’aina Corinne Quinajon chance. Meeting them the aircraft to taxi out to the at a lab. After going through done, she walked me to my All rights reserved, copyrighted 2013 no articles can be reprinted without permission. The was such a pleasurable experi- runway and takeoff. As we some very preliminary inter- car where she started to ex- Paradise Post is not responsible for the images I and statements of advertisers and authors. ence that I started to think of taxied out to the runway, 9a views and blood testing, I was tend her hand for a shake but Submissions due the 5th of the month. them heading into Valentine’s extended herself and ventured led to an x ray room where I instead gave me a nice hug. I Day—it is, after all a time to an apology and explanation met the second person whom thanked her for the pleasant For annual subscriptions, think about love. that she had her belongings I shall call “Lab Tech.” Lab experience and went on my send name & address with $30 to: To be sure, it’s not ro- on the seat because she was Tech, a woman, in her late fif- way. THE PARADISE POST mantic love that I am think- looking for her mobile phone. ties, or early sixties, pleasant- The descriptions above, P.O. Box 1816 ing about but about the kind As she spoke I sensed that her ly greeted me and started to does not begin to do justice Honokaa, HI 96727 of beings that they are that voice was soft, pleasant, un- explain to me the procedure to the beings of the women I 775.0033 make them authentically lov- hurried, and lacking anxious- we were going through in the met. One had to be present [email protected] ing and magnetically and eas- ness about her missing mo- x ray session. As she was go- to fully appreciate their per- HAWAII’S ily loveable. bile phone. I was struck by ing through the explanations, sonhood. Each had a definite DIVERSE Let me introduce these the clarity of her voice. I couldn’t help but notice Lab shine to them, most notably UNIVERSE people to you without dis- During the conversation Tech’s calm, unhurried, soft through their eyes. CONNECTS closing their names. I will that ensued during the flight, and reassuring voice. Their voices revealed a describe the circumstances I learned that 9a was a citi- She was extremely patient remarkable calm, unhurried- CULTURES under which we met and zen of a European Country, in ensuring that I understood ness and, harmony. And, Native Hawaiian from which I was most im- a practicing psychologist, each step in the entire proce- their posture to the world Caucasian pressed with the state of their and an artist. She said that dure. Lab Tech’s mannerism seems open and welcoming. Polynesian being. she has come to deeply love was gentle, supportive, and They were “in the now” at all Indonesian The first person I met was Hawaii, its spiritualness, and showed no sign of hurried- times and acted with patience Micronesian on a flight from Honolulu to spends much time in the Is- ness or tensions. and care. Melanesian Hilo. As the gate attendant lands. During a short break in In their presence, it feels announced the boarding call She also shared that she the process we had an oppor- as though one was in the Native American and boarding protocol I stood also returns to Hawaii to tunity for a short chat. Lab presence of meditation mas- Okinawan up and got into the general care for her partner who is Tech was born in Hawaii but ters with extraordinarily de- Fijian boarding line. As I was pre- rehabbing from war wounds moved to the mainland when veloped capacities for love, Indian occupied with events in Hilo and as a consequence too has she was very young. joy, and freedom; qualities Guamian I was attending that day, I immersed herself in restor- She lived with her moth- which make them loving and African wasn’t paying much attention ative care of vets. She is also er until she graduated high lovable. Tongan to what seemed like routine involved with mindfulness school and returned to Ha- There are many people boarding processing. Things practices and is trying to see waii. Lab Tech fell in love, like “9a” and “Lab Tech” Samoan were just that, routine, at least how mindfulness can become got married, but unfortu- around us. We just need to Korean until I got to my seat, 9b. Ap- a vital part of helping wound- nately the marriage did not be aware of them and be open Puerto Rican proaching the seat I thought ed vets in their recovery. last very long. She returned to connect with them. Such Thai that I would just sit, buckle Through her ipad, 9a to the mainland and worked people add beauty to the Chinese up, and get ready for takeoff. also shared some of her art- her way through medical tech world in which we live. Japanese But no, seating promptly was work with me. Her graphic Portuguese made impossible by the per- art looked surreal and their sonal belonging of the per- designs and color project out Vietnamese son in 9a piled on my seat. to speak to the deepest part Marshallese What’s happening here? A of the viewer. As she showed Pacific Islander slight alarm was going off in me each piece, she shared her Latino & Filipino my mind as I softly uttered deepest thoughts and motiva- ONE ISLAND with a smile “Travelling with tions for each. As the plane ONE PEOPLE your household goods?” 9a landed, we exchanged cards CELEBRATING looked up and gave a soft and wished each other well THE UNITY OF hassle free smile and quickly on our respective journeys. cleared the seat. As a participant in a OUR COMMUNITY 4 •FEBRUARY THE PARADISE POST WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM

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stages of the school of hard crossroad moments when of satisfaction. I guess he saw The Man Who knocks “Activist Degree”. I met Kekuni for the first the same in me. I struggled as a native time. We were about to film From that day until now Taught Me How Hawaiian with the same is- a video for Ka Lahui Hawai’i I will never forget what a true sues that we all were shar- circa 1987. Now Kekuni was, kiss is to a kanaka maoli, a ing. I thought that I knew and still is, a small guy, wears native Hawaiian. And what a To Kiss a lot but, boy, was I wrong. glasses, a little balding. I met true kiss can do for the soul of I was fascinated and totally him in the parking lot of Ma- a human being. Kekuni knew loha Kakou, engrossed in the excitement lia Church. He came right to the true strength of ha’aha’a. I hope all is that “sovereignty movement” me with the biggest smile of He knew humility but not well with you, your was giving me! Freedom! Jus- aloha that only my mother meant as a weakness of one ‘ohana and friends. tice! Truth! Independence! It ever showed me. lording it over another. He LastA month I promised to was like I was receiving new He grasped my arms and understood the ha’a sacred highlight a Kupuna, elder of blood, a new body, a new held them at bay. He looked dance with knees bent and our native people each and country, a new life! straight in to my eyes and I grounded in the aina, mother every month of 2014. We all worked so hard could not find another place earth. For January I spent some- every day. We read, we cop- to look away. It was as if the So I honor Kekuni for time honoring Ms. Helen ied, we met and met and met. earth stood still and a flush of standing with me, with all of Prendergast and her beauti- We convened and we prayed pure love and presence came us all these years. I got to sing ful haku mele, composition, hard and partied just as hard over the two of us. Our faces and laugh with him at his called “Kaulana Na Pua” or too! And we got up the next met and we breathed the “ha” families wedding I performed famous are the flowers, or as day and went at it again and of each others life. I can never in Waikiki on December some may know this famous achievement and persever- again and again! “Freedom’s forget his eyes and his smile 23rd last year. song as “Mele ‘Ai Pohaku” ance. This 88 year old kanaka just another word for nothing or stone eating song. This maoli, native man has left a else to loose!”, as Janis Joplin song called for resistance to great legacy for our people used to slam out! Let’s hear it onoliciouscrackseed, etc the U.S. led takeover of the and all of Hawai’i. for freedom, and we were go- gifts and novelties islands in 1893 and patri- I would like to add an ad- ing to make history! Hawaiian Style Seeds, Oriental Preserves, Arare, otic support of Her Majesty dendum to the OHA article But when our high oc- Local Candies, Hand Made Crafts and Gifts Queen Lili’uokalani and the however. And to do so I need tane meetings were pau we Available online or at our store in Waimea Hawaiian Kingdom. to go back to 1986, some 28 had to go back to our jobs, Hayashi Bldg. - Kawaihae Road In following this patriotic years ago when I first met to the uncomfortable real- Next to Hawaiian Style Cafe theme I would like to honor “Kekuni”. I was a 32 year ity that exists in Hawai’i, we 885-6966 the man who taught me how old Pastoral Associate at Ma- would get really depressed. I www.crackseedetc.com to kiss. Dear readers, for Feb- lia Puka o Kalani Catholic surely did. We needed to be ruary I would like to dedi- Church here in the Keaukaha affirmed somehow by some- cate this article in honor of Village outside Hilo. It was one or group. In those days Kupuna Dr. Richard Kekuni a strong creative community we had each other but we had Akana Blaisdell. A beautiful that was definitely out-of-the- a hard time. article about this man ap- box when it came to Catholic We needed to convince Boarding For Dogs & Cats peared in “Ka Wai Ola”, the Churches. our native Hawaiian people Safe, Daily & Long Term Care Office of Hawaiian Affairs It took on social issues, who were in positions of in- German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds sponsored monthly. supported the voiceless and fluence to come forward. Miniature Pinscher Pups Available Now! Written by Cheryl Cor- empowered the powerless. Maybe they were afraid, leery Call 963-6000 biell, the article talks about The community was directed of our intentions, or maybe 29-329 Chin Chuck Road in Hakalau this man’s extraordinary ac- by (RT) Rev. 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These days highly recommend that you issues pertaining to Hawaiian were about mountains and Waimea Self Storage read the OHA article because Rights & Self-Determination. valleys. it is quite a legacy of native I really was in the training It was during one of these Storage Spaces Available From 5‘ x 5‘ to 10‘ x 25‘ Dr. MARCEL HERNANDEZ Dr. CONNIE HERNANDEZ Compassionate Naturopathic Medicine On the Big Island for 12 Years Across from Waimea Airport CALL NOW General Family Medicine including Overall Preventive Medicine and Health Optimization, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Pediatrics, 887-0466 Bio-identical Hormones, Men’s Hormones, Prostate Health, Breast Health, Cancer Counseling, Nutrition and Weight Loss, and more. margaret Caravalho Manager By Appointment in Honokaa: 808-775-1505 P.o. Box 6165 Kamuela, Hi 96743 WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM THE PARADISE POST FEBRUARY • 5 who’s lived it. Let’s laugh, Norman Cousins proved it. learn, and heal! What better medicine for any I love a person with a and all afflictions? The first CONNECTING CULTURES well-rounded sense of humor step is to believe in, and be - a person who doesn’t take grateful for your own abil- him or herself too seriously, ity to laugh and enjoy all the A Filipina's Attitude of Gratitude and can easily find the lighter wonderful things the world side of life. has to offer. The rest will fol- BY Angie Libadisos Laughter is very healing. low. Good Medicine ooking back on my upon. She lived her life her life I realize how way, was self-sufficient, self- truly fortunate I am; confident, and honest about how fully all the ups who she was. andL downs in my sixty-seven But I believe the best years have come together to thing I’ve inherited from my It’s time to seriously lighten create the person that I am mother was her sense of hu- up. We need to look more today. Even though I can’t mor - especially about herself. toward the sunny side of life - remember them all in detail, She never took herself too se- especially when it’s dumping 36513r2 each experience was profound riously, which extended out rain. We need more laughter! and contributed significantly to how she faced life. Ma saw It’s good exercise, very heal- to the full development of the every experience as a learning ing, brings people together in person writing this. For that opportunity. And a healthy a positive way, and just feels I‘m very grateful. sense of humor always helped great! What could be better Phoebe, the cat, says, "Come and see I give a lot of credit to to facilitate the process. I than that? all the new items and gifts we have to my genes, especially on my believe I inherited that from So let’s just be more open offer you!"And we THANK YOU for mother’s side. She was not her, and of course what I be- to life’s comedic side and shopping "small businesses locally." only loving and kind, but also lieve becomes my reality. learn to laugh more often. If very smart, strong, and brave I also believe the world it seems like an uphill climb, enough to take on any chal- in general could use more we probably need the exer- lenge life presented, includ- fun and laughter these days. cise. Life is for learning and learning does require some ing disagreements with my Just watch, listen, or read the Open Every Day father, which in the Filipino daily news. We’ve been tak- effort, and the life well lived 885-4479 LOOK FOR THE NENE SIGN AT PARKER SQUARE | KAMUELA, HAWAII culture, even now is frowned ing life much too seriously. reflects itself in the person

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The first part With over 35 years of clinical and teaching experience un- from an ancestor. is generally supposed to be der her belt, Eleanor has worked as a research dietitian and KnowingA the line of descent about a period in which medical scientist at Melbourne University in Australia, a di- is often a very important fac- creation began in the spirit etitian in private practice specializing in treating chronically tor in determining rank and world and the second part unwell patients, a college lecturer in biological sciences, and a position in certain societies. about a period involving liv- research clinician at HealthComm International, Inc. Genealogies in Hawaii are ing human beings. However, Eleanor has also had a successful career as a sports nutri- based on the oral memorizing it is very difficult to translate tion consultant to Olympic athletes and has contributed to and of professional poets who had any Hawaiian chant accu- published various articles in the lay press, several original re- a high social position in the rately, partly because of mul- search papers in peer-reviewed medical journals, and the chil- ancient culture. tiple meanings of important dren’s book Fun with Food. Genealogies were ex- words and partly because of It will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the follow- tremely important for es- tion was favored on Molokai the Hawaiian form of poetic ing nights: February 26 at Kona Outdoor Circle; February 27 tablishing one's right to be Kumuhonua can be trans- license that allows chants to at Hilo Woman’s Club; and February 28 at Kahilu Town Hall included in the aristocracy lated as "Founding of the have several, often paradoxi- (back of Parker Ranch Center), Waimea. For more info: 775- of the islands, known gener- race" and is the name of the cal, layers of interpretation. 7758. ally as the ali'i class, and with first man descended from the As a small example, "po" positioning one's rank within gods in that tradition. It in- can mean the spirit world, that class and access to all the cludes the Mu or Menehune but it also means "night" or Ka‘u Singles associated privileges. people, the navigator Hawaii- "darkness," so "Beginning in When a stranger arrived loa who is supposed to have the spirit world" might also To Spread Name Of in a community and claimed given his name to Hawaii Is- be "Beginning in the time of to be an ali'i—often translat- land, and also Papa, named darkness." Precious Ka‘u Coffee ed as a "chief"—his or her ge- as a creator goddess or earth The second part of the neology had to be established mother in other traditions. Kumulipo seems to be the reat innovations can come in small packages,” says before anything else. An ali'i The chant of Kumuhonua has genealogy of the Keawe fam- Ka‘ū Coffee Mill founder Edmund C. Olson. of lower rank might be al- a story of creation with Kane ily and leads to the line of Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and its sister brand Ka‘ū lowed to recite his own gene- as the Creator and Kumuho- Kalakaua, which includes the Coffee Trading Co. recently launched sales of alogy, but a higher class ali'i nua and his wife placed in a last king and queen of Ha- GKa‘ū Coffee Singles. always traveled with his per- garden that sounds a lot like waii. Designed for the popular Keurig coffee brewer, each Sin- sonal genealogist, poetically Eden of the Christian Bible The main point is that gle offers .35 oz (10g) pure Ka‘ū Coffee. “Singles allow coffee called ipu wai 'au'au, mean- with similar events. the genealogists, with their drinkers to prepare the exact amount perfect for one cup of ing "a gourd carrying bath The Opukahonua ("Bud- excellent memories, played precious Ka‘ū Coffee,” said Olson. water." The idea of a gourd ding of the race") tradition an extremely important role Ka‘ū Coffee Singles come in packs of a dozen and are avail- carrying water was a reference was recited on Hawaii Island in Hawaiian culture. This is able at the new Big Island Trading Co. near the busiest corner to the geneolagist's memory, and Maui. The story starts brought out in another word in Hilo where Hwy 11, Hwy 19 and coffee drinkers meet. Ka‘ū and bath water meant that with the arrival of the chief used for them: "mea pa'a mo'o Coffee Singles are also available at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, www. he was required to keep the Opukahonua and his broth- ku'auhau," "person who pres- kaucoffeemill.com and Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company, chief's genealogy "clean," ers at a time when the islands ents the complete stalk (ori- www.hawnnut.com. or accurate. It has been said were already peopled. The gin) of the genealogical line." Ka‘ū Coffee Mill is located at 96-­2694 Wood Valley Road that a genealogist who missed islands themselves, in this For more writings by Serge above Pāhala and is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or mis-pronounced a single version, were brought up out Kahili King go to www.huna. www.kaucoffeemill.com. Hamakua Macadamia Nut Compa- word in reciting a genealogy of the ocean by the hero fish- org. ny, located at 61-­3251 Maluokalani St. in Kawaihae, is open 9 would be put to death. erman Kapuhe'euanui (the a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. www.hawnnut.com. Big Island Trad- There are a number of large-headed octopus). Papa Reserve your ad for ing Co. is located at 1672 Kamehameha Ave. in Hilo and is different genealogical lines is also an ancestor, but this the March open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. associated with the different genealogy leads to the Kame- Paradise Post. For more information call John Cross at (808) 987-4229 or islands. hameha line of chiefs. Call 775-0033 email [email protected]. The Kumuhonua tradi- Kumulipo ("Beginning WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM THE PARADISE POST FEBRUARY • 7 Fee-Free Days at Hawai‘i SPIRITUAL HEALING Volcanoes National Park Mark your calendars for these nine fee-free dates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2014. Entrance is free all day. February 15-17, President’s Day weekend April 19-20, National Park Week’s opening weekend The Best Way To August 25, National Park Service’s 98th Birthday September 27, National Public Lands Day November 11, Veterans Day Die is to Live Hawai‘i Volcanoes is one of five national park units on the island of Hawai‘i. Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Histori- BY Kellyna Campbell cal Park is also free of charge on the NPS fee-free 2014 dates. Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, and the Ala Kahakai National His- any people go ing the work we came here to toric Trail do not charge entrance fees. Information on special through life do, and remembering them in offerings at parks nationwide is available at http://www.nps. waiting for our heart’s. We can help them gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. something to and help ourselves through happen.M You wait for the per- forgiveness and love. Open fect moment; to start a new your heart to more love. Ku‘ikahi project, to leave an unhealthy Help your loved ones by situation, to follow the way of walking mindfully on the the heart, or to make a phone earth. For the circle is never Mediation Center’s call to a loved one. Why do broken, it just goes on and Commitment to Transparency you need to wait? The best on. way to die is to live. There is no ending and ocated at 101 Aupu- out our profile on GuideStar Life is very precious, and no beginning. 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A lady formance artist sat in a chair entering next to me smiled in in a New York City museum It’s My understanding of my sponta- across from a chair that the Kauai. Usually we go when neous show of awe, and of- public was invited to take our anniversary falls in Feb- fered me the needed tissue. turns occupying to face her, ruary, but this year it will be The feelings that precipitate and just sit in silence looking in March and April, as we the waterworks are among of into each other’s eyes. The 50th have the party on that date. the most precious available to artist did this for 7 hours a n February 14, crossing fee then. Now it is We had thought about we mortals; a glimpse of the day for 77 days. It’s lovely and Nurse Patt and over 24 times that, thanks to going to Australia and New Divine Ineffable, the Truth amazing to see how many I will celebrate public employee pensions and Zealand for our 50th, but that evokes the unmistak- people let the tears flow at the our 50th Wed- the dweebs who run stuff like then we discovered what able chiming of a cellular bell simple profundity of the art- ding Anniversary. When bridges and ferries and buses that would really cost. So, deep within of Recognition. ist sharing herself, and invit- O asked whether she had ever and most everything else. to Kauai it will be to see the I feel it’s this sense of know- ing engagement in this way. considered divorce, Nurse For our 50th we have friends we have made there ing and being known mirror- The local news reporting on Patt answered as follows: “I hired a caterer, although we over the years. ing each other eternally that this asked, Is this art? And if will give you the same an- are doing some of the work One never knows how gives immense comfort, joy so, what is it about this exer- swer that Ruth Graham gave ourselves to save a few dol- much time they have left on and context, which is argu- cise that makes it rise to that when asked the same ques- lars. Our two daughters will this earth. I am just happy to ably the ultimate purpose of level? tion about her husband, Billy be the hostesses, and there have had what I have had so Art. To me, it’s that same abil- Graham – ‘Divorce? Never! will be 40-50 friends attend- far. I recall having these “tears ity to strike a chord within Murder? Several times!’” ing from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. And, I am ever grateful of art” experiences from my another, the sympathetic res- So, if you are not into 7:00 P.M. should give the for marrying my best friend. earliest memories of music onance that comes from rec- long marriages, I suggest you caterer time to clean up and If only I would do what and singing, and the way that ognition of unity: When you turn the page and enjoy your for us to find our way for she suggests is best for me, certain notes can hit you just lay a row of violins on a table, day. If you are still here, well, our 8:00 P.M. bedtime. And I might live to be 150. But, right to thrill you to the heart if you pluck the C string on that’s your problem. you thought I was some kind even after 50 years, I just and soul marrow. I recently any of them, the others’ C Nurse Patt and I were of night owl? No, but I am don’t listen well. mentioned writing this essay strings will start vibrating as married in a Presbyterian somewhat sentimental. For I hope many of you have to a film school friend who, well. Someone said there’s no Church in Sausalito, Cali- example, I keep the poetry I had the kind of marriage I when he heard the topic said, one you wouldn’t love if you fornia, across the bay from wrote in April of 1992, and have had. oh there’s a word for that, heard their story. Looking di- San Francisco. We didn’t the wonderful notes Nurse But it’s just my opinion. and came right back with a rectly deep within another’s have any family that evening, Patt gave me, as I was to have book open to a page headed, eyes tells it in that art lan- but about 20 or so friends cancer surgery, and was told “Chantepleure”, French for guage of the beyond words, showed up and wished us on I would be gone within six “crying and singing at the time and space. our way after the ceremony. months, if it wasn’t success- same time”. Just in time to All art is about commu- We never had a reception, ful. 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loha mai kakou. I’m Leslie Wilcox. Welcome to Long LONG STORY SHORT Story Short. In the ADiamond Head Theater pro- duction of Lee Cataluna and Keola Beamer’s “You Some- Leslie Wilcox body”, Loretta Ables Sayre played Pua Lusa, a local diva whose ultimate goal in life was Talks with to be recognized by three-dot columnist Wayne Harada. Little did Loretta know that Loretta Ables Sayre this story of destiny, family in an interesting place too. at a certain point in her life, childhood, so she was in a asked her where she wanted to devotion, and dreams would Because uh, I was a military she really– many poi–many crash course to become an go. He had three choices, and turn out to be her own. child being raised in Pearl times, but as she got older, she adult. Uh, they got married at she– he said, What are your You know her as one of Harbor, but looking the way really thought that each beat- fifteen, she had my older sis- three choices? And she said, Hawaii’s most talented jazz that I look; I looked just like ing was going to be the end ter when she was sixteen, and Hawaii, Hawaii, Hawaii. vocalists who’s performed the local kids. So at that early of her life. And the only way um, uh– three or four years And was that a love for the likes of Neil Sedaka, age, I think I kinda learned that her father, her parents later, had my brother, and match? Dick Clark, and Karen Car- how to straddle, you know, um, but especially her father about four years later uh, had Yes; very much so. Very penter. She’s an actor with the different worlds an– and would end that beating of the me. And um, at that time, much so. And I’m really for- roles in Magnum PI, Birds of tried to be a part of both of kids, which was a daily oc- you’re talking about living tunate, ‘cause I had uh, a fa- Paradise, North Shore, and them, much like I do in my currence, was when the other in a small town. This is um – ther who was incredibly lov- Bay Watch Hawaii, and she’s life now, still. girls– when the older girls got late 40s, um – 1950, around ing. Um, I think now on how appeared in many local com- Well, tell me– uh, you married. And my mom knew there. So the fact that she was hard that must have been for mercials, most notably play- talked about your stepfather, the only way that she was alive um, she had a husband uh, him to stay in California, ing the role of Loretta in the but uh, what about your uh, gonna stay alive is if she were uh, who was working, she and to have his three kids Bank of Hawaii, Harry and birth father? to get married. And she had had these three kids, she of taken to Hawaii at a time Myra spot. But you might be My birth father um, was– met my father, they really course was a housewife. But where there wasn’t money for surprised to know that Loret- oh, boy, where do you start didn’t have a romance, but she yearned to do something us to travel back and forth ta Ables Sayre, well versed in with him? He uh, is from he was aware of the situation, else, she yearned to travel, to see him. But like I said, Pidgin English, able to play the Philippines, and he only and he proposed to her one and she always yearned to live we always had the commu- the role of Auntie in so many had a sixth grade education. day. And she – uh, acted as in Hawaii. nication, we always um, uh, television shows, and who He ha–uh, he became uh, a though she were going to go M-m. had this wonderful bond and can forget Pua Lusa in “You fisherman to help raise um, to school, and he um, picked That had been her child- love. But I’m always really Somebody”, was not born in his siblings and help his fam- her up, and they went to San hood dream; she had always fortunate, because my stepfa- Hawaii. ily out, and then he joined Francisco, I think it was, and wanted to come to Hawaii. ther was very loving too; took No, I was born in Stock- the Army in the Philippines, they got married. He was– Um, an so they made the us right in, without question– ton, California. And my step- an– and fought uh, with the So- marriage work as much as without question of race. Now father was in the Navy, and US during World War II, and –forty, and she was fif- they could, but there was we’re talking um, early 60s. we got transferred over here decided to come to America teen. such uh, uh, a vast age dif- My stepfather was younger when I was uh, just begin- to have a better life, and he So in effect, he was tak- ference between them that than my mother, he was in ning second grade. Um, and moved to um, Stockton, ing her out of an abusive– it did eventually take its toll, the Navy. And he married it was Pearl Harbor Elemen- California. He was a field Yes. and they got a divorce, and uh, a divorcee who was um tary that I went to, but it was laborer. And he worked his –situation. That was she married my stepfather a – seven years his senior, had close enough to Aliamanu way up, eventually, to be a the– couple of years later, and they three children. He was Haole, [chuckle] to have to learn how bookkeeper. Um, but he went –the plan. had two more kids. And he, German, from St. Louis. My to speak Pidgin. I really did, through– I mean, he was in –beatings ended then. um – well, it was time for mother uh, is predominantly you know, and you have to– there with the farmers, and Because at that point, if you him to get transferred, and he uh, Filipino-Spanish-French, uh, I remember the first day uh, was run over at a– with a were married, then you were of school, we went home, and tractor at one point, and um, the responsibility of some- Located in the kings’ shops we were telling uh, my mom, so he really had a– a dream to one else. And– and her father The– the kids talk funny over have a better life in America, uh, would stop that. It– the here, they– and they don’t much better life than he had. beatings went on for all the wear shoes. ‘Cause back then, He married a much younger kids. But it was the we didn’t have to wear shoes younger woman. only way that she could get to school. They– uh, they– Yes. out of– of her situation. we didn’t even have to wear Your mom. And did they get along slippers. And I was from, My mom. Um, my fa- after that? share the bounty of the big island like I said, California, where ther was forty, and was um They– well, as much as Island Products with Island Style everybody dressed up on the – uh, working as a field la- you possibly could. I mean, Visit Online For Special first day of school. And um, borer for one of the fields that you have to– I’m sure she was within a month or two, you my mother’s father uh, ran. grateful that he saved her life, Offers Of Unique Gifts know, it was, li dat, and And she grew up in a very, you know, an– and got her www.HawaiisGiftBaskets.com dakine, with everybody else. very abusive household. Um out of that. But at the same 808.886.8000 An– and that– that put me – extremely so, where um, time, she never really had a WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM THE PARADISE POST FEBRUARY • 11 LONG STORY SHORT Chinese also. And um, mar- gonna find out was to ask Right. ried her and took us in as we him all of these questions. So –with you? were his own children, and we wrote down uh, all these Uh, the only thing I ever never treated us in any other questions, and we wrote his wanted to be was a singer. I– way than that; totally, com- answers down. And we were I wanted to act also, but– I pletely accepted us as– as his surprised to find out that the mean, the only thing I ever children. village that he grew up in was wanted to be– to the point of Did you have a continu- so poor that they didn’t even – existence; it’s the only thing ing relationship with your have paper and pencil in his that I– ever could do. [chuck- father? school, that– which was in a le] I mean, really. I was never Yes, yes; very, very much hut. The teacher had on the much of a typist or anything Loretta Ables Sayre so. Um, well, I didn’t go and board one of those uh, pen- like that. You know, and you old, I didn’t know what– what And did you say that you see him again, I think, until I manship charts that we all go back to when I was grow- that was. Or maybe– maybe I have never received profes- was um, in high school. I was grew up with, with those two ing up, the 60s and the 70s, did. But um, of course, I had sional voice training? probably in tenth grade be- solid lines and the dotted line um, the goal for women and not gone through those emo- No, I haven’t. Uh, when I fore we went back again. And in the middle, and all the for female children was not to tions, but there was some- was in high school, I did take it was– we used to write him dotted lines that showed uh, aspire to be the doctor, but to thing about these songs that two lessons, and the teacher all the time. Back then, long the capital A in script, and be the nurse; or uh, was not to touched my soul, that moved um, was very– classic– uh, distance phone calls were very then that dotted line with the be the president or the CEO me so much. her background was classi- expensive, so we didn’t do a small A. Sh– the kids would of the company, but to be the What kind of songs were cal training. And that really lot of that; but we did write have to draw those lines in secretary. You know, if you they? wasn’t the kind of music that all the time. And–and I smile the dirt, and they were given got a job doing that, that was Oh, gosh. When I was I had wanted to do, and it when I think of that, because uh, a bowl of rice grains, and really something. Um– and growing up, we listened to a just didn’t feel right, and so I I still have letters of his that they would have to make all I ever wanted to be was myriad of music. Really kind didn’t go back. Plus, we didn’t he wrote uh, when I was these letters in penmanship a singer. Uh, when my fam- of very well rounded in that really have the money when I growing up, and I have the with grains of rice. So un- ily would go to bed at night, we had classical music, we had was growing up to go to uh, very last letter he ever wrote til the day he died, he had I would sneak down into the uh, um– uh, theatrical uh, voice lessons either. There to me. And my father had the most beautiful penman- living and put albums on the productions. My stepfather were five of us kids, and my impeccable uh, penmanship; ship. And I remember read- stereo and put the headphones listened to country and west- uh, mom worked full-time, impeccable. And I remem- ing those letters when I was on, and listen to music until ern, we listened to um – R & and my stepdad was in the ber one year, my sister and I young, and just marveling in the sun came up. It was that– B and pop, and rock, and the Navy, and it was enough put- stayed up– we were visiting the way that he wrote. my private time. If they were Beatles, and Motown. And– ting food and clothes, you him, and we stayed up un- What did you want to be gone from the house, I would but the real love for me was know, out for all five of us til, oh, probably one o’clock, when you grew up? I mean, put these records and sing. listening to jazz standards, to kids. So– two o’clock in the morning, uh, every kid gets asked that, And there was something listen to my mom’s collection Well, would you say you interviewing him. Because every kid has to consider it, about that– catharsis of sing- of Dinah Washington, Ella were a natural, or would you when you live in Hawaii, and most kids go through a ing that– that, when music Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughan, say you trained yourself? an– and he’s in California, whole laundry list of things goes into your body and gets and to sing along with those [chuckle] I– I think – there’s so much that you don’t that they have to discard filtered through your soul, records. And um–uh, I re- training myself and through know. An– and so we knew along the way. What hap- and comes out of you, and it member this one particular um– observing, I think, is the only way that we were pened– releases all of these emotions, record that my mom had, a probably the best way. Uh, it was so right. My– my soul Dinah Washington album; and I have learned that that’s was singing when I was three and she had a song on it called what a lot of actors do after years old, four years old. It’s “Where Are You”. And there’s all of their training, their for- just all I ever wanted to do. no intro to the song, except mal training. It’s really just So it wasn’t the sound for her voice, just ringing out sitting back and observing that– that–it– it wasn’t the from silence. This– [SINGS] people, and really watching sound that appealed to you Where are you, where have them and listening to them. that you made, it was how it you gone without me. And I And I think I did that musi- made you feel inside. just would sing that, and feel cally and theatrically. Right. Exactly; exactly. that. I didn’t know what it You– you did the listen- And then I realized that the was, and I guess now the best ing throughout your child- sound is important [chuckle] way that I can say– uh, put hood. somewhere along the line. It it into words is the passion. Right; exactly. That’s Country Coffee gets important, so you want That even then, there was how I learned to sing, an– to work on that. 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By– trying to a– grand group of singers that knows how to bring those termediate, and then Radford o’clock in the morning, two not take it for granted, first of these top hotels could choose things out. High School. And I never o’clock in the morning. I’d all. Because you’re absolutely from, if you want to put up How did he bring that went to college after that, be- go home and sleep, change right; there are incredible a little diva attack, uh, they out in you, what he wanted cause um, I just started sing- my clothes, and be heading singers in town, and I know don’t have the time to put from you? ing. I just started working. out again. I would do sales that any one of them would up with that. Because there’s All of the races are mixed, You were able to make a for them during the day, and be able to do what uh, what I a dozen more singers behind and like, we’ve all grown up living in singing out of high then seat people that came to was doing there. What I tried you that are willing to do just kidding each other because school? the show. And uh, they had to do was be as professional as good of a job, if not bet- of the different racial back- Isn’t that crazy? Actually, shows all during the week, as I possibly could, be true ter, and be more professional. grounds we are, but at the I worked for a short time at but on Fridays and Saturdays to myself as a performer, and And I just never took my work same time, you never know– uh, the Navy Exchange as a they had two shows at nine do music that was true to me, for granted in that way. Um, what that other person, what sales clerk. Um, I worked as and eleven. Andy Bumatai, and not try to water it down I really wanted to keep like I their mix is, they don’t know a cashier at the– the Trattoria who was their warm-up act, to appeal to everyone. You said, keep up the standards what yours is, so it has to be Restaurant on Kalia Road. had a show at one o’clock in know, there’s a lot of singers for myself, as well as my fel- in good fun. You can’t go Uh, but all that time, sing- the morning. And– that’s that do something really well, low musicians, and as well as through life hating every- ing anywhere that I possibly when people used to stay up but they think, Well, gee, uh, my employers. Because– body, and you know, holding could. And um, interestingly ‘til one o’clock in the morn- reggae music is really big, and Had–had you seen people things against them. But at – interestingly enough, I had ing. [chuckle] And uh, uh, he I think I’ll add some of that blow opportunities? the same time, you get to uh, a drama teacher at Radford, asked me one night if I would in. And then they mix it in, Oh, absolutely. Absolute- observe your Chinese friend’s Patrick Dickson, who um– I come up and sing, and it just and they kinda lose focus on ly. I mean, uh, it– it wouldn’t grandma, and your uh, your did all the school productions so happened that Keola and who they are. I think I knew be good to name names, but Samoan friend’s mother, and that– that he would put on. Kapono finished their show, – who my demographic was uh, definitely, I have seen all these different mixes and And he always encour- and they stayed and watched as far as the people that would um, singers, male and female, somehow, you glean from all aged me to sing; always. And his show that night. And uh, come and listen to my kind who just wouldn’t show up them, and they all become he would tell me um– you my teacher, who was now of music, and try to main- for work. And that’s shocking part of you. know, there’s less than ten my good friend, um, Patrick tain my standards as a per- to me. Thank you for spending percent of people that go into Dickson, played the piano, former, as a human being, as Is it hard to meld the two this time with us. For Long this business are gonna make and I got up and sang. And a singer, um, and do my best skills when you’re in a musi- Story Short and PBS Hawaii, a living out of it; less than ten Keola called me up the next to represent the places that I cal, and you’ve gotta act and I’m Leslie Wilcox. A hui hou percent. And probably ten day and said, um, We’ve worked also in the same way. sing? kakou. percent of that ten percent, never done this before, but And be as consistent in that maybe, will become suc- we would like to offer you professionalism um, as much cessful at it or will have ca- the position as uh, a featured as I possibly could, and really reers at it. And I would say, I female vocalist in our show. not take the job for granted. know. And he would say, But And– I– you know, I don’t know I think you should continue So it was Andy Bumatai how– uh, a lot of people seem doing this, because I think who in effect discovered– to do that nowadays, and I’m you could be part of that Really. He was the one just– I think I’ve always been percentage. And he always that discovered– grateful to have the job. And encouraged me in it. And The– the person who I try to give the audience and just before I got out of high was already employed by the my employer the same respect school, he started performing Beamers. that I would hope that they professionally; he was work- Yes; yes. Isn’t that crazy? would give, you know, back ing at Benihana’s uh, Tokyo And then eventually, Andy to uh, my fellow musicians in the Hilton Hawaiian Vil- left their show, and went to and myself. lage. He was playing the pi- the Royal Hawaiian. And he You know, you’ve– you’ve ano there and singing here, took me with him, and I was been associated with these and he was doing quite well. his opening act. So it’s just very classy settings and eve- And he used to have me come been an– this interesting– the ning– down and sing with him. And way things weave together, Shocking, isn’t it? eventually, he was offered the um, all along. Um, and then –[INDISTINCT] and job to be Keola and Kapono somehow– uh, I’ve been able piano. Beamer’s uh, musical director to continue doing that. [chuckle] for their show that they were You have, in– in fact, But everyone says about gonna be doing at the Ocean um, been a featured singer at you, you’re so humble, and Showroom. And he said, some of the classiest hotels in you’re so good fun. They’re looking for somebody Hawaii, and for long periods [chuckle] to seat people and, you know, of time. What happened to diva WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM THE PARADISE POST FEBRUARY • 13 Another recent analysis nervous system functioning, conducted by Dr. David A. muscle contraction, hydra- McCarron (a nephrologist tion, electrolyte balance, as KAMA‘AINA and longtime salt-skeptic) and well as pH stability; its ne- his colleagues assessed gov- cessities for physiological and ernment sponsored surveys biochemical human needs involving more than 6,000 are undisputed. The Dietary To Cut Sodium: subjects and reported that, Guidelines for Americans is despite differences in diet and in need of an update because culture, people worldwide its advice should not be based Nay or Yay? generally consumed 2,700 to on partial science. Since no 4,900 mg of sodium daily; single sodium recommenda- BY Corinne Quinajon 38% higher than America’s tion can be scientifically jus- recommended sodium-in- tified, then our nation’s nu- y answer may dium diet, no single universal take. In addition, previous trition guidelines and policies surprise you. prescription for sodium intake studies have shown that con- must reflect that reality. Or maybe not, can be scientifically justified. suming around 2,700-4,900 Seek the truth. When because I typ- The decision to adopt a low mg Sodium is the intake it dials down to your health, icallyM get a kick out of chal- sodium diet should be made range naturally sought out by you must become a skeptic. lenging mainstream advice. with awareness that there is no human beings. We live in an era of dietary We live in a sodium-phobic evidence that this approach My advice - take it with information overload- teach society. For years, physicians to blood pressure reduction a grain of salt (pun intended) yourself to weed out the good and nutritionists have advised is either safe, in terms of ul- - is to keep your salt shaker. advice from the bad. In this us to to cut back on our so- timate health impact, or that Sodium is essential to life. case, lowering your sodium dium and like sheep, we have it is as effective in producing It’s critical for cell-mainte- to 1,500 mg might not be the followed suit. I want you to milligrams (1 tsp) of salt daily cardio protection as has been nance, heart-rate, digestion, best way to go. look at low sodium advice in and 1,500 for women. How- proven for some drug thera- parallel to the low-carb and ever, Michael H. Alderman, pies. I believe that a dietary low-fat eras. The promotion MD, professor of epidemiolo- salt recommendation should of low-sodium foods are a gy and population health coun- reflect knowledge of the sum marketing scheme designed ters this conventional wisdom: of its multiple consequences to sell products with no sci- “Few data link sodium in terms of the quality and entific evidence to back it up. intake to health outcomes, duration of human life. 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very year it’s the Change careers. same thing. It starts If your job is ho-hum What You at Thanksgiving and your calendar is predict- Pick out a few items each day and continues on ably the same year after year, and ask yourself — do I need Ethrough New Year’s. Eventu- think about a time when you this…does it serve a pur- ally, January 2 plods into be- were happiest? Follow your pose…would I really miss it if Love ing and gone are the obliga- passion – follow your bliss. it were gone…can it be useful tory seasonal smiles and Every change starts with a to someone else? BY Anita Stith Cawley greetings, marathons in the defining moment. What Perform Acts of Kind- kitchen, various forms and does it take for you to take a ness and Gratitude loved yoga from the first copious amounts of alcohol, leap and trust that you will Make kindness your (awkward) class I took, sugar cookies, impossibly rich land on your feet? mantra. Little things of- but the way I feel about food, what seems like 500 Volunteer. ten leave great impressions: it now has a depth and football games, and Christ- Want to experience a Smile at cashiers in grocery Idimension I never could have mas present angst. Back in deep sense of joy? Doing stores and shops. Think kind imagined. the forefront of consciousness service is amazingly reward- thoughts about everyone, When I lead a yoga class, are the drumbeats of various ing and uplifting. Volunteer- even if they are having a bad I’m not trying to convince any- wars, the fear of downsizing, ing in circumstances where day. Thank others frequently, one to be there. The odd person the Obamacare conundrum, you are needed can make even for small things (there who comes against their will credit card bills and dealing the other things in life seem are no small things). Let an- normally doesn’t come back ~ with a body (your own) that more bearable. There are ser- other driver into the line of which leaves me smiling gladly is complaining about the hol- vice opportunities and calls traffic. Run an errand for at a bunch of faces who are smiling back at me. It’s nice to feel iday excesses. The overall re- for volunteers from churches, someone who is sick. the heart vibrations from others who are learning the thing you sult is fodder for a bad coun- homeless shelters, schools, Take Up a New Hobby love because love begets love. try and western song – “the Boys and Girls Clubs – an So you’ve always want- You find out that the thing you love is infinite. same old post-holiday blues.” endless list of opportunities. ed to take guitar lessons, I watched a documentary on Jimi Hendrix last night. What to do….? Plant a tree. A piece in or painting, Mediterranean What struck me most is that everyone without exception said No, I’m not going to The Wall Street Journal re- cooking or karate – whatever Jimi always had a guitar in his hand. Jimi was also quoted as suggest another rendition cently said tree planting is on it is you’ve always wanted to saying that he knew he would die before he reached 30, and of the usual spate of New the decline. Just Google “tree do, just go for it. You may that he was okay with it, except for the fact that he would leave Year’s resolutions, like losing planting charities” and you’ll open up opportunities in songs unsung. weight, eating more health- get a list of organizations that your life that were unavail- He clearly understood that when you love something, it is ily, going to the gym more need assistance in tree plant- able to you while living out endless. There is no finishing point. often or spending more time ing. your old patterns. Remember Teaching brings you to that conclusion as well. The more with family. 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ola’s Sexy Bowtki presents Live @ The Akebono Theatre, Is Three Times the 2014 Mardi Gras MasqueradeL Fashion Extrava- ganza. The Charm? Featuring the newest Puna ear Hawaiian a Golden Lab who is about “their own”. Style Couture from Pahoa Dog Whisperer, six months old and a wonder- For one thing, legally and Boutiques: Jungle Love, Puna My wife has ful, sweet guy. morally, you cannot own a dog Style, Jeff Hunt Surfboards, a three year Problems: Miss Prissy in the same sense that you can and Lola’s Sexy Bowtiki plus Dold Husky mix female who and Big Boy have become fast own a watch or a car–one for Balloon Fashions By Kourkie is very nervous, especially friends, literally–they race each your wife and yourself. Kreations. around me. I have always and play at top speed pretty Your dogs know that they Entertainment by Spa Paridissimo and Todo Mundo Sam- loved dogs, but could never much all of the time, until are in the same family and bistas samba troupe. Music by Luna Girl & Shamrock. really relate to Miss Prissy the pup poops out and needs want to be together with ev- The Masters of Ceremonies is RJ Hampton and Former because she is so skittish and a nap. eryone, all of the time. ANY winner of Honoka’a Saloon Girl Contest Petra the Purple insecure. My wife seems to I feel left out! Here I plan for having the dogs live Priestess embrace her dog’s neediness, got a dog especially to be separate but equal lives, isolat- There is a Masquerade Costume Contest and Female Im- and the two of them have a MY DOG and a manly dog, ed from each other but on the personation and Talent Contest with cash prizes and a cash tight bond, but I never felt strong and confident, and Big same property is pure torture bar. For information email: [email protected] any real closeness to her dog Boy is developing into a Big for them and very selfish of the The event is on Saturday, March 1st 8:00 pm to 12:00 and decided that I needed a Baby, becoming just as skit- humans. midnight. Tickets: advanced $5.00/ $7.00 @ door. It is spon- dog of my own. tish as Prissy is, and still act- Therefore, you need to sored by Sal Luquin and Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant. She and I also disagree ing VERY much the puppy bond more with both Miss about how to train dogs, and after half a year. Prissy and Big Boy. If you want apparently WHETHER to I feel that my wife’s dog to do things with Big Boy that YEN'S CAFE train them, as my wife seems has spoiled my dog, and now you don’t think Miss Prissy to feel that we should never I need to get a third dog and would enjoy, then it’s fine to Friendly &Affordable raise our voices or act domi- then keep it separate from the leave her out, but don’t assume Chinese & nantly when training, and other two or I’ll never be able what her comfort zone will be– Vietnamese I’m more of a traditionalist; I to have a “real dog” of my she may learn to be bolder from don’t hit dogs, but I let them own. her puppy little brother, just as Lunch and Dinner know who’s boss. Or, should I separate Big he has learned a bit to be high M-F 10:30 AM to 8 PM So, I fulfilled a child- Boy and Miss Prissy and re- strung from her. Sat. 11:00 AM to 8 PM hood dream and got Big Boy, hab him, as he’s just a pup Thirdly, you and your wife 235 Waianuenue Ave. still? What do you think we should learn more about train- Hilo should do? ing dogs so that you can come to 933-2808 Mahalo, more of an agreement on meth- Dine In or Take Out Confused in Kailua. ods and goals. Aloha Confused in Kona, I teach a free weekly semi- let’s clear up some of those con- nar in Hilo every Sunday, but fusions! I’m afraid I don’t know of any First off, I would definitely such pro bono classes on the not look at the fact that Miss Kona side. Prissy and Big Boy have bond- To fully advise you, I’d ed and play a lot as a problem; need to meet the family, so you don’t be jealous, be grateful! can consider making a trip This way, both dogs are getting to Hilo or having me come Stop by and see us for all of your financial needs a great deal of needed exercise to Kona for a home training. Hilo and social life from each other, Taking on the life of another 66 Lono St • Hilo, HI 96720 • 808-935-9778 which reduces your responsibil- animal as your ward is a big Puna ities and those of your wife. commitment. 16-594 Kipimana St • Keaau, HI 96749 • 808-930-2600 Kona Secondly, I advise you Please hold off on getting 75-5737 Kuakini Hwy, Ste 101 • Kailua Kona, HI 96740 �• 808-329-8889 to adopt a “ family” model of a third dog until we’ve sorted www.bigislandfcu.com • [email protected] thinking about your ohana out the issues with the two you of dogs and people: your wife already are blessed to have. Federally Insured By NCUA should not have one dog and Aloha, you have another, each as Dr. O. WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM THE PARADISE POST FEBRUARY • 17 OLD PLANTATION DAYS The OTHER Plantation In Old Plantation Days BY John C. Cross

esides Sugar Plan- the macadamia orchards and tations there were processing facility. He re- other plantation sponded quite calmly, “John- size crops grown ny, it was a different time Bin Hawaii. Pineapple plan- back then. We were hailed as tations covered the slopes of heroes for clearing the lands Lanai, Molokai, Maui and and establishing business and Oahu Island, and Macada- employment.” “Yes, we ran mia Nut orchards were es- into fields thick with maile, tablished on the Big Island of large patches of ‘Awa and Ulu Hawaii. trees. But they had to go to “Started in 1949, Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts became the At the close of World make room for the young Worlds largest grower and processor of macadamia nuts. The sign War II my father was dis- grafted macadamia trees that shown here sits upon almost on the very spot where a sign now says charged from the command were being prepared in the “Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts, Hershey’s”. Who’s driving that of his “four-stacker” destroy- days the staff and manage- nursery.…” Then he added, cool old “Country Sedan”station wagon?, That’s my father, John er at Pearl Harbor. He soon ment of the orchard were in- “We found a few very rare Ha- F. Cross. found employment at Ewa tricately linked to their sugar waiian native trees as we were Plantation, as an irrigation plantation brothers across the clearing. I called up Her- Hawaii had over 90% of all the finest best quality kernels Luna. After just a couple islands. We were all large ag- bert Shipman, (besides being nuts produced in the World. in the world. Our Hawaiian years my Dad was asked to ricultural employers and we the heir and owner of W. H. Now we have macadamia climate, soils, special varieties head up the establishment of shared staff, shared parties, Shipman, Ltd. He was an ex- nuts grown in Australia, Ke- produced by the University of a large Macadamia plantation and family bonds were made tremely renowned botanist). nya and South Africa, several Hawaii and the expertise of at Keaau on the Big Island of strong. Some of my best This one tree we found was a Central American countries, good employees and staff has Hawaii. Now what gave my friends today are the sons and native Gardenia, called Nanu and our share of the world given us the distinction of be- father the lead to start up this daughters of sugarcane plan- in Hawaiian and its Latin bi- production has dropped to ing the best in the world. I operation? Well, he had a tation managers of the past. nomial was Gardenia remyii. just over 30%. am happy to say that this is degree in Forestry from the We all grew up together, the Before the tree was dozed we With all the competition one plantation crop that still University of Oregon, and families of plantation Luna’s. put several air layers on the from other third world grow- exists today and has not gone Macadamia’s were a tree, so There was a time in my branches. After the air layers ers and processors there is the way of Sugarcane and I guess they thought he was life when I could not eat an- were successful we all took one thing that has remained Pineapple. the best qualified to grow this other macadamia nut! I grew them home to nurture and unique to Hawaii, we produce new tree crop for Hawaii! up with ‘em, and I ate ‘em till grow…..Look out back, that’s In 1948 they started I was sick of ‘em! Give me my airlayer in the backyard”. clearing the forests of Panae- a can of almonds or peanuts I looked up at this beautiful wa with Caterpillar Bull Doz- I would be happy. Now- a- flowering gardenia with white ers for the start of what would days I again adore Macada- yellow and orange flowers. I become the largest maca- mia nuts and marvel at the realized that my father was damia nut plantation in the different flavors that are pro- not the evil destroyer of the WORLD. Royal Hawaiian duced by the processors. Can rainforest, but one who cared Macadamia Nut Company you believe there is a “SPAM” for the rare and native trees. was a subsidiary of one of the flavored mac nut product?! He had a job to do and the Big Five companies, Castle Yes, it happens to be one of orchard needed to be planted, and Cook, Ltd. It was a very Hamakua Macadamia Nuts’ but some things needed to be forward thinking project to best sellers, but according saved. Contact us for Residential Property Management. diversify the agricultural ba- to the President, Richard Royal Hawaiian Maca- sis of Castle and Cook from Schnitzler, it appears to be damia Nut Company became Sugar and Pineapple to now popular as a novelty item for the show case of macadamia also include macadamia nuts. a tourist or as a care package nut orchards and processing Castle and Cook owned the item to ‘Local’ kids off in col- worldwide. Soon other coun- Dole brand name which still lege on the mainland. tries wanted to clear their own exists today. As a rebel hippie teenag- forests and create their own Although macadamia er, I once chastised my father plantations of macadamia orchards were not considered for the rampant clearing of nuts. The “Old Plantation a “plantation” back in those native forest in Panaewa for Days of Macadamia Nuts” in 18 •FEBRUARY THE PARADISE POST WWW.THEPARADISEPOST.COM “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” OLD PLANTATION DAYS

The orchards of Royal Hawaiian Macadamia covering some 1,300 acres were planted in 1949. In the lower right you can see the processing facility and near the center of the photograph the Nursery where young trees were grafted with scion wood from precious high yielding clones developed by the University of Hawaii. Windbreaks used for the trees are thousands of Norfolk Island Pines. My father stated that each tree was started in an empty Olympia Beer can with a hole in the bottom.....Hmmm, I wonder who had to “empty” those beeer cans first!!

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February 18th through strong spiritual and inner March 20th is the BIG connection and the chal- AS ABOVE SO BELOW WINDS moon. (PISCES) lenges as Jupiter makes an Water element. This time for exact square to Uranus is to many is much like the cougar BELIEVE (Jupiter retrograde and we feel a bit more cau- ) we are safe (Cancer) and What’s Going On Up There? tious, oftentimes people are that we must act for ourselves BY Carol Barbeau not willing to reveal them- to break old patterns (Ura- selves until they are sure of nus in Aries) and that truly Happy February 2014 those around them, We are the changes we desire in the also more open to dreams, vi- world have to begin with us appy Birthday month…If you are feeling sions, intuition and perhaps to and WE CAN DO IT: Aquarius and more tired than normal, there picking up others emotions. Dark of the moon magic Pisces Sun sign are solar flares and lots of en- during this time we must wishing days on the 26th and people; but re- ergies in the sky which will learn how to have a greater 27th are about Aquarius en- Hmember we all get to utilize require us a bit more time for sense of reality, and not be ergy, again, breaking of old this energy nomatter our sun self reflection and doing less tacts, renewing relationships, so easily hurt, perhaps to not boundaries which may have sign, we are all going to Be of what others desire of us speaking your truth and get- take others pain so personally held many prisoners for so a little bit WATERY energy and more of what our souls ting the assistance to make and for me to recognize that long. NEW PISCES Moon which is much about intu- call to us to do. your dreams come true. This oftentimes Hurt people are on the 28th. ition and emotions until Late The world we have lived Is a time where we are given the ones who hurt people. Namaste Carol Barbeau July and then FIRE and pas- in shifts forever this month as the energy of Heart centered Jupiter retrograde in the Contact carol for her free dai- sion will arrive, meanwhile the NORTH NODE moves Leo (fire and passion) with sign of Cancer until march ly astrology online, at http:// lets utilize this great connec- out of Scorpio and into Libra the mentally agile intellect of 6th, is trying to take us back www.carolbarbeau.com And tion to spirit energy and the South Node moves the SUN in Aquarius (Air) inside ourselves to find the for lists of cd’s, lectures and February is the 2nd from Taurus to Aries. The en- to break old patterns and re- strength and courage to rec- classes, or to make an appoint- month of a number 7 year ergy of FIXED destiny points ally connect with what is im- ognize that we must always ment 253 838 1179 or e mail making this month a 9 of this last year has created a very portant to ourselves. come home to SELF. her at carolastro@carolbar- endings which might ex- stuck feeling for some and To make this process of Gifts of this month are beau.com plain many of us wondering now we have CARDINAL letting go, rethinking and WHEN 2014 and the shifts energy coming in these very reconfiguring our lives, even are really going to be hap- important areas of your life. easier I know Everyone is pening? a 7 year is a magical CARDINAL energy creates looking for one date, one SPIRITUAL number of AH action and with MARS for 8 time and to say what it is all HAHH I am finally getting months in Libra and Uranus about. Please let me tell you, it…and what are we getting in Aries, the Nodes will have and believe me, this time is this month? Much will be- tons more ZIP ZAM POW going to be as good or as bad come clearer as this new year than normal. as you believe and with Plan- really settles in with Chi- Relationships of all forms et PLUTO being at the galac- nese new year 1/31/2014 and are strongly highlighted all tic center of the Universe in Groundhogs day on the 2nd this year and now as we move Capricorn we shall see Gov- and more and more cultures out of the starting gate on ernments, finances and the in the world recognize 2014 is 2/1/2014 we see Venus the way structure is created really truly here. planet of what we desire fi- change. Perhaps if we look up nally moving direct in Cap- Sometimes we have to from our daily task we shall ricorn all month, retracing its see the dark to turn on the discover that what we are journey for the 3rd time to light don't we? So, if you GETTING IS that many of give us courage to go for our look around you at darkness us are already THERE….We dreams. and things you do not ant to have arrived and now what Mercury, how we plan see or feel? How about reach- to do with your talents, abili- and think, on the other hand ing for the light switch with ties and visions is the HUGE is in Pisces making con- prayer and meditation. question and how to have the faith and courage to make that NEXT huge leap? We have struggled so long and hard that sometimes the ar- Rodeo Starts at noon on Sat, 11am on Sun rival seems anti climactic and … now the dreams, vi- PANAEWA EQUESTRIAN CENTER sions, ideas which we create (next to Panaewa Zoo in Hilo) will TRULY BEGIN to come Featuring Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison true.. 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