OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS /BISHOP ESTATE REQUESTS FOR 1989-1990 ADMISSION APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Kindergarten ...... November 18, 1988 Grades 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 ...... December 16,1988 Vol. 5, No. 10 "The Living Water of OHA" Okakopa (October) 1988 Preschools* ...... January 27,1989 Applications are not being taken for grades 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. *Preschool enrollments are restricted to children who live in the follow- ing communities: Anahola, Kaua'i; Waihe'e, ' Wai'anae, O'ahu; Ko'olau Loa, O'ahu; Kalihi/Palama, O'ahu. • Public information meetings will be held at the following places and times: ISLAND PLACE DATE GRADE K GRADE 7-12 O'ahu Kailua Public Library Oct. 19 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Pearl City Reg ional Lib. Oct. 20 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Hulihee Aiea Public Library Oct. 24 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Wahiawa Recreation Center Oct. 25 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Kaneohe Regional Library Oct. 26 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Ewa Beach Comm. School Lib. Oct. 27 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Palace Kahuku Comm. School Lib. Nov. 1 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Waimanalo Comm. School Lib. Nov. 2 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Waianae Public Library Nov. 7 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Waikiki/Kapahulu Library Nov. 9 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Celebrates Dining Hall Nov. 10 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m.

Hawai'j Thelma Parker Public Lib. Nov. 1 7:00 p.m. 150 Kealakehe Elem. School Nov. 3 7:00 p.m. Hila High Cafetorium Nov. 15 7:00 p.m. Hila High Cafetorium Nov. 17 7:00 p.m. years' Maui Cameron Center Nov. 3 7:00 p.m.

Lana'j Lanai School Library Nov. 19 r 10:00 a.m.

Moloka'j Mitchell Pauole Center Nov. 16 7:00 p.m.

Kaua'j Waimea Neighborhood Center Nov. 15 7:00 p.m. Lihue Neighborhood Center Nov. 16 7:00 p.m. Kapaa Neighborhood Center Nov. 17 7:00 p.m. Call 842-8223 (O'ahu), 322-6044 (West Hawai'i), 935-5580 (East Hawai'i), 244-5449 (Maui), 245-8070 (Kaua'i), 553-3473 (Moloka'i), 565-6374 (Lana'i), for application materials or write to the Kamehameha Schools Admissions Office Kapalama Heights, , Hawai'i 96817 • • .see page 13 FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE in OHA referendum planned ______page 1 OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500 Inouye: reparations possible page 1 Honolulu, 96814 Open letter from OHA trustees page 5 Hulihee Palace celebration page 13 Hotolauleta marks "turning point" page 9 Festival of Pacific Arts. page 12 Hulu Mamo Award page 20 OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

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OHA To Conduct Referendum Vote of Self-Determination To Answer Q'uestion of "Who Is A Native Hawaiian?" In an extraordinary assertion of self-determina- Frustrated by recent State Attorney General mark of no later than midnight, November 8, tion for the Hawaiian people, the Office of Ha- rulings that the OHA plebiscite could not be con- General Election Day, Tabulation of results will waiian Affairs Board of Trustees has authorized a ducted simultaneously with the regular Hawai'. begin on November 10th-allowing two days for direct mail referendum on the question of a single General Election, the Board acted to hold the first- the delivery of all ballots. beneficiary class definition for the Office of Hawaiian ever OHA referendum. The question of who should be entitled to ben- Affairs. Although the outcome of this election will not di- efits from OHA is a difficult, and even controver- OHA registered voters will be able to vote rectly effect any change in existing'laws regarding sial issue. "YES" or "NO" on the question: the definition of Native 'Hawaiian- it's indirect When OHA was established by State Constitu- "Should every Native Hawaiian have the right impact could be' enormous. Based on the referen- tional amendments in 1978, an entire new chapter to enjoy the benefits of the assets of the Office dum outcome, the majority will of the Hawaiian of law was passed by the State Legislature to im- of Hawaiian Affairs, as provided by policies people about "Who is a Native Hawaiian?" can be plement the new Office. Among the first actions adopted by the Board of Trustees?" expressed for the first time in the century. executed in Chapter 10 was the naming of two The term "Native Hawaiian" means all des- All OHA registered voters will receive the re- classes of Hawaiian beneficiaries: cendants of the indigenous people inhabiting ferendum package two weeks before the General • Those Hawaiians who are 50 percent or the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778." Election. Like the familiar State ballot, a "yes" or more native blood; and Sequoia Pacific Systems Corporation, a na- "no" vote will be registered by "punching out the • All Hawaiians, regardless of the degree of tional elections company which has printed State puka" next to the voter's choice. native blood. of Hawai'i ballots for many years, has been Once complete, the ballot should be placed into Only those who are 50 percent or more Ha- awarded a $32,800 contract to print, mail, and tab- an accompanying pre-addressed return envelope. waiian can now enjoy OHA benefits funded from ulate the OHA referendum. An additional $33,000 To encourage a high voter turnout and ballot certain lands within the trust. Monies was approved by the Board to cover the costs of return, the Board approved what is called a "busi- to serve "other" Hawaiians must come from the postage and labelling the ballots to 75,000 OHA re- ness reply envelope"-postage will be pre-paid- State Legislature. gistered voters. The election is being paid for by and no stamp is required. Just seal the envelope The restrictions on trust fund expenditures special allocation of general funds and IS not em- and drop It In the mal. ha e created confusIon, dIVISIon, and a ragmen!- ploying ceded lands trust funds. The deadline for returning the ballot is a post- see Referendum, page 2 Inouye: Reparations Possible in 6-8 Years By Ed Michelman During a break in the proceedings, reporters Inouye said it would be reasonable to expect leg- Public Information Officer asked the Senator his reaction to the lack of un- islation within six to eight years. U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye convened his Select animity by Hawaiians on the reparations issue. As far as sovereignty for Hawaiians is Committee on Indian Nfairs at the East-West He replied "I think this is part of the community concerned, Inouye called it "a legitimate issue that Center in Hawaii at the end of August to find out process. I would have been horrified if they all must be considered by this Committee and the what Hawaiians think about the subject of repara- spoke in one voice on an issue of this importance." Congress." However, he said, "It may take a year, tions for the Hawaiian people. Asked how long he feels it will take for Congress . it may take ten years, it may take a hundred years What he heard ranged from recommendations to pass legislation granting Hawaiian reparations, "s'€e Reparations, page 2 for a commission appointed by Congress or the President to restudy the events surrounding the 1893 overthrow ... to a rejection of the whole idea of reparations and a demand for Hawaiian sover- eignty now. Most of those testifying favored a new indepen- dent study commission which would make recom- mendations to Congress on reparations. Then- OHA Chairman, Moses Keale, testified that if a study commission is necessary, "The most ap- propriate new body to examine our claims would be one comprised of some individuals appointed by the national government and some appointed by the Hawaiian people." Keale told the Committee, which included Rep- resentative Daniel Akaka, the Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs feel that the must acknowledge the wrong done and apologize for the role it played in the events of 1893. He urged the return of lands and natural re- sources to through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as well as an appropriate monetary payment by the United States through OHA. Senator Inouye, in his opening remarks, stated "There is no question in my mind that the Ha- waiian people suffered a monumental injustice when their own government, the monarchy under the reign of Queen Liliuokalani, was overthrown in 1893 with the assistance of United States govern- OHA trustees Moses K. Keale, Sr., A. Frenchy DeSoto and Moanikeala Akaka testified at the ment personnel." hearing on reparations for Native Hawaiians.

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Volunteers in Action A series of statewide I'rltol'm.aU()na By Solomon Loo, Director be held this month and in early Volunteer and Internship Program Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Native encouraged to attend. OHA trustees and staff will The deadline to register to vote in the General present information on current OHA activities in- A schedule of meeting dates and tentative loca- Election is 4:30 p.m. October 11, 1988. You can cluding: tions follows. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. still register at Satellite City Halls or shopping • the historic opportunities represented by Check your local news media to verify meeting centers with voter registration tables. If you . are ongoing meetings between OHA and the place, or call your local OHA office: O'ahu-946- unable to get to a regular voter registration Governor's office on resolving the OHA 2642; Hilo-961-7349; Kailua-Kona-329-7368; location, please call Solomon Loa at 261-3285 to trust ceded lands entitlement; Kaua'i-245-4390; Maui-244-4219; and Moloka'i make arrangements to register you. The Office of • the upcoming referendum on a single ben- and Lanai:-553-3611 . Hawaiian Affairs has 60 Deputy Voter Registrars who can help you. Remember, October 11 is the Locations: Dates: Action: deadline to register for the November 8 Gen- O'ahu eral Election. Please call if we can help you. 1. Windward area 10/4/88 Blanche Pope School Dozens of new voters were registered at the 2. Leeward area 10/ 5/88 Nanaikapono Elementary School 3. Central O'ahu Lincoln School , Keiki Festival in August. Many Hawaiians 10/6/ 88 who live on the mainland wished that they could Big Island vote here and will do that when they return home. 4. Hilo area 10/11/88 Keaukaha Elem. School New OHA volunteers include Raphael 5. Waimea area 10/12/88 Kuhio HaJe (0 Lfac!Iitv) r Raymond (Kapiolani area) and John Larson 6. Kailua-Kona 10/ 13/88 Hale Halawai ' (McCully). We appreciate their interest in helping Kaua'i the Office of Hawaiian Affairs . 7. HanaJei area 10/18/88 WaioH Mission Hall 8. Kekaha area "10/ 19/88 Kekaha' Neighl?orfilood Centet

9. Anahola area 10/20/88 AnaHola, ,. Hawaiian Homes Club House Maui Reparations Possible 10.' Kahului area 10/ 25/88 Lihikai'School Cafeteria Continued from page 1 11. ·Ke'anae area 10/ 26/88 YMCA Camp meeting room or it may never come. No one knows, because 12. Lahaina area 10/27/88 Lahaina Civic Center · Congress is very jealous of its jurisdictions." Inouye suggested that a "pragmatic approach" . 13. Lana'i City 11/1/88 Lana'i Library to Hawaiian sovereignty would be to look at the Moloka'i Indian model. "The Indians have limited and con- 14. Kaunakakai 11/2/88 Mitchell Pau'ole Center ditional sovereignty. For example, if you should O'ahu commit a felony, a murder on an Indian reserva- 15. Leeward area 11/3/88 Wai'anae District Park Gym tion , the state government would have jurisdiction. If you committed a misdemeanor such as speeding on a reservation against a posted mil eage of the Referendum On Self-Determination Indian counciJ, you would be arrested by Indian se- Continued from page 1 curity and forced to face an Indian court .. .so it's ing of OHA efforts to address the needs of the Ha- when Congress was considering the "blood very limited. It's a mixed bag of trust relationship waiian people. quantum" definition in 1920, all Hawaiians testify- on one hand, and on the other hand self-determi- ing before Congress spoke against the 50 percent nation. So it's not a clear case of sovereignty such However, to assure that the referendum ques- tion can be answered without adversely affecting requirement. as the government of ew Zealand has sover- Unlike any other Native American group, Ha- eignty." the existing benefits for Hawaiians of 50 percent or more native blood, the OHA Board has also waiians have never been given the opportunity to "Anything can happen" Inouye said. "Congress decide "Who is a Native Hawaiian?" could in its wisdom and judgement decide to set adopted "preference policies" to guide OHA in every effort to achieve a single beneficiary class de- The United States Supreme Court has consis- aside the Hawaiian Home Lands in Waimea as the tently upheld the right of native peoples to decide locale of the sovereign nation of lahui Hawaii (the finition for purposes of managing or distributing OHA assets: tribal definitions of membership. As a result, there Hawaiian nation)." is no national standard of blood requirement for 1. Proper guarantees to protect the rights and native definitions-some tribes insist that the privileges of those now holding or awaiting a Ha- Indian blood be verified through the family of a waiian Homes aW(lrd shall be assured; mother, others that members have one-half, one- 2. Preference, necessitated by the availability of quarter or one-eighth the blood of the tribe. HO'OLOMHI resources and demonstrated need, shall be ex- Whatever the definition-the requirements for UNITY DAY tended to those Native Hawaiians of 50 percent membership have been decided by the affected or more native blood; and group. 3. Preference shall be extended to Native Ha- The Board of Trustees for the Office of Ha- waiians who reside in the State of Hawai'i. waiian Affairs (OHA) believes that the Hawaiian Today, over 60 percent of the total Hawaiian people should-for the first time in this century- population is less than one-half native blood. In 15 be provided with that same opportunity. That's years, more than 70 percent of our population will why the Board of Trustees has authorized a re- be excluded from OHA trust benefits. And within ferendum with this November's election. By another generation, fewer than 20 percent will qua- answering "YES" or "NO" to the question of a lify as one-half or more Hawaiian. single Native Hawaiian beneficiary class definition, In the past, Hawaiians have been denied the Hawaiians will truly begin to exercise the right of basic American right of self-determination. In fact, self-determination. Ianuali Aloha Stadium Board of Trustees louis Hao A. (Frenchy) Desoto Chairman & Trustee, Moloka'i Trustee·At·Lorge Ho'olokahi T-Shirts Moses K. Keale Sr. Manu Kahaialii Trustee, Koua'i & Nj'ihou Trustee. Maui Moanikeala Akaka Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr. On Sale At OHA Office Trustee. Howoi'i Trustee·At·Lorge Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess III Kevin M.K. (Chubby) Mahoe Carryon the spirit of Ho'olokahi, Hawaiian Trustee· 4t·Large Trustee-A t·Lorge Unity Day, with a colorful official T-shirt. Clarence F. T Ching These T-shirts, which feature a "kupuna" or a Trustee. O'ahu Kamaki A. Kanahele "', pahu design, may now be purchased at the Office Administrator of Hawaiian Affairs, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite "The Living Water of ()HA" Edward Michelman, Bill Kalei, Howati 1500, during office hours, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1600 Public In/ormation Of/icer Ruby McDonald, Kana Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1500 Honolulu, Hawaii %814. Tele· Ki'ope Raymond, Moui Monday-Friday. No mail or phone orders will be Deborah Lee Ward, Carmen (Boots) Panui, phones 946·2642, 548-8960. Circulation is 45 ,000 copies 33,000 accepted. Acting Editor Kouo'i & Ntihou of which are mail distribution and 12,000 are distributed through Myrle Florea, M%ka'i Most sizes are available with color limited to island offices, state and county offices, private and community Linda Kawai'ono Delaney, OHA Liaisons stock on hand. Adult sizes from small to X-large agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Jalna Keala, Earl is produced and printed by Hawaii Hochi, Ltd . at 917 Kokea SI. , (Buddy) Neller, Cindy Aona, are $10 each. Adult size XX-large is $12. Children's Honolulu, Hawaii %817. sizes are $8. Editorial Contributors Art Design o"kakopa 1988

The Hawaiian Homes Program- Amina-PakeleReunion Meets Oct. 22 in Hilo Progres,s, But A Long Way To G,o Members of the Amina-Pakele ohana are By Ed Michelman dience, Helen Aveiro from Kamuela, told Ka Wai invited to a family reunion.in;l;iilo, October'" Public Information Officer Ola 0 Oha she has been waiting 40 years for a 22·23, 1988 at the Hilo across from Since 1980, "remarkable progress has been lease, since 1948. Hao also questioned the hand- the University of Hawaii . For mOf€ made to review and repair the Hawaiian Homes ling of: illegally set aside lands returned to DHHL; inf¢!rmation trust," according to OHA Chairperson Louis Hao. the loss of DHHL lands to the federal government; or J...arry Hao and Trustee Clarence F,T, Ching were land exchanges which harmed the OHA trust and . bring among those attending a public hearing by the an emphasis on income production rather than pa'ina. Hawaii Advisory Committee to the United States concentrating on making lands available for benefi- Civil Rights Commission at the Ilikai Hotel on Sep- ciary purposes. tember 6th, Eight years ago, the committee, fol - Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairperson INTERISLAND AIRFARES lowing a similar forum on the Hawaiian Home- Ilima Piianaia in her testimony listed a number of lands, published a summary of those proceedings "key accomplishments" which she said demon- S3 no entitled, "Breach of Trust? Native Hawaiian strated tremendous progress in resolving 1limited supply Homelands," The September 6 hearings were an concerns identified in a 1982 Federal-State Task (Bring this Coupon) attempt to determine what progress has been Force report. However, she recognized that Exp .. 10/31/88 made in the administration of the Hawaiian Homes "there is still much to do." The progress made over trust. the past five years "has created new issues, pro- ONE WAY AIRFARES Hao said the repair process includes the return blems and areas of concern." to Seattle, Portland Anchorage of nearly 28,000 acres of trust lands illegally set · She said that although 2,541 lots were awarded aside by Executive Orders and used for non-ben- between 1984 and 1987, the number of applica- From S179o/w From$l 99 o/w eficiary purposes. tions for homesteads increased from 8,000 to over to Los Angeles and San Francisco Other positive steps cited by Hao include pay- 17,000 today, creating additional demands on her ment by the state of back rents due the Depart- department. "The department's financial re- From $169 o/w ment of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) for the sources must also be increased through the con- Call for low round trip fares. use of airport lands; an accelerated awards tinued development of commercial and industrial program and capital improvements program by lands," Piianaia said. the Legislature; the availability of FHA mortgages She concluded her testimony by pledging to 00 for DHHL lessees and a small but symbolic federal "continue to implement the recommendations of $21 Oooo/w $420 round trip appropriation for Hawaiian Homes infrastructure, the task force, and at the same time adjust to the limited supply prices subject to change "As impressive as these gains are, however, changing needs, constraints and opportunities the each step forward has also meant a l'1ew question past five years have brought." CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION raised, a possible breach deepened," Hao testified, 942-2855 "And that is the tragedy of the Hawaiian Homes FULL SERVICE AGENCY program, that progress always walks with a RE-ELECT shadow of doubt," he said, 2600 S. King St., Suite 204 REV. DARROW L. KANAKANUI Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 Among the questions raised by Chairperson In KONA,call Hao is "the unconscionable wait which continued 329-2735 for so many qualified beneficiaries while non- AIONA tours. trove I Inc. TAlS99 of 0 at Hawaiians enjoy leases. ' One member of the au- Board Educabon, l.arye Offer good whole supply lasts. Some Restri ctIons A pply. Paid for by Friends of AAm, 555 University Avenue, 1700 Present this coupon when making travel arrangements. UHO'OLAKO '87" LEADERSHIP: Positive Creativity for Unity.

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The August meeting of the OHA Board of Trust- was approved unanimously by the eight Trustees Kamehameha Schools/ Bishop Estate. OHA will ees was held in the Honolulu Office Board Room present. receive a one-time $6,000 payment from the Estate August 30, 1988. All nine Trustees were present. Burial Treatment Plan and the Outdoor Circle to pay for a four-year main- The following items were discussed and acted on: The Trustees unanimously approved Phase I of tenance program. Executive Session a burial treatment plan covering possible native During the first portion of the meeting, Hawaiian burials at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Special Meeting convened in executive session, the Board, follow- Station. The agreement sets forth conditions for a A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was ing a vote by a majority of its members, "asked for culturally sensitive and dignified disinterment . in held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 1988 and received the resignation of Trustee Moses K. the event such remains are unearthed by con- in the Board Room of OHA's Honolulu office. Keale, Sf- as Chairperson of the Board."A state- struction projects. Trustees Akaka, Burgess, Ching, DeSoto, Hao, ment issued by the Board said, "The decision was Ad Hoc Committee Budget Kahaialii, Kaulukukui and Keale were present. reached only after considerable soul searching. The eight Trustees present unanimously Trustee Mahoe was excused. Following an However, following thorough discussion, it was adopted a $72,044 operating budget for the Ad executive session with the Board's attorney, decided that the Board had no alternative. Hoc Committee on Ceded Lands for the fiscal program area reports were presented by staff. The "The action was necessitated by Mr. Keale's period July 1, 1988 to June 30, 1989. The funds are main item of unfinished business was final action personal decision, without consultation with the to be reallocated from the operating budget. on the proposed amendment to OHA's by-laws Board, and in direct contravention of the OHA by- Monies appropriated by the 1987 Legislature for concerning vacating officer positions by Trustees laws to seek a series of legal opinions." program areas will be reduced by 10 percent and who are candidates for reelection. (See "By-Law Vice-Chairperson Louis Hao of has set aside fo r the above purpose. The Committee is Amendment" item above.) assumed the Chair under the succession pro- planning an island-wide series of workshops on the After considerable discussion, it was decided cedure stipulated in the by-laws. current ceded land negotiations between OHA that, while the proposed amendment has consider- The following items were considered during the and the state administration. able merit, the timing is inappropriate. Several open portion of the meeting. Trustee Keale was Myers Advertising Contract Trustees pointed out that adoption of the amend- not present. A previously approved contract with Myers ment would require Chairperson Hao to vacate By-Law Amendment vertising, Inc. was amended to specify a specific the Chair. That would mean three separate chair- An amendment to OHA's by-laws was adopted split of special and general funding. The contract is persons within the space of a few weeks. It was the unanimously on the first of two required readings. for media campaigns on voter education and the majority consensus to table the proposal and It reads as follows : single beneficiary referendum. (See related story sibly reintroduce it following the November elec- "E. Vacate to Run. Any officer of the Board shall on the OHA referendum, this issue). tions. vacate from the officer's position as officer on Pahua Heiau Trustees Akaka, Ching, Kahaialii , Kaulukukui the date on which the officer fil es the officer's The Trustees agreed to accept title to the 50,000 and Keale voted against adoption. Trustees . nomination papers for reelection with the Lieu- sq. ft . site of Pahua Heiau in Hawaii Kai from Burgess and DeSoto voted in favor. . tenant Governor's office. " This amendment was proposed in order to eli- minate he possibility hat an incumben officer ew 0 A Chair Aims to Keep (Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson) might use that office in a manner which would provide the officer with an unfair advantage over another candidate After Major Hawaiian Goals for Trustee. O HA's new Chairperson Louis Hao says O HA Kamaka Family Resolution has the opportunity today to achieve its main goal The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in of assisting Hawaiians to achieve their full potential support of the Kamaka family's efforts to prevent in today's Hawaii. the federal government from acquiring approxi- His function, Hao says; is to bring the Board to- mately 187 acres of farm land owned by the family gether so that OHA can function effectively as an in Waikane Valley on . united force and move smoothly toward its major For several years, the property was used by the goals without being sidetracked by minor differ- Government as a target for live ordnance by the ences. armed forces. The resolution urges the U.S. Hao, a Moloka'i resident, is the County Services government to stop all efforts to condemn the Administrator for that island. He was elected OHA property and expresses support for Raymond Trustee in 1984 and became Vice-Chairperson of Kamaka's efforts to clear the land of unexploded the Board in 1986. Hao assumed the position of shells in order to restore it "to a safe and product- Chairperson of the OHA Board of Trustees on OHA Chair Louis Hao. ively useful state again." The resolution also calls August 30, 1988, after the resignation of Moses K. on Hawaii's congressional delegation to help Keale, Sf- • THE FINEST • "preserve for the Kamakas and the people of He was born in Kona, Hawaii on January 2, 1935, . Hawaii the precious and scarce resource of land, is married and the father of four children. HAWAIIAN protect the archeological and historic sites which He graduated from Hilo High School, received a are on the property and assure the Native Ha- BA degree in Sociology at the University of Hawaii, HEIRLOOM waiian religious freedom and practice of the Manoa in 1958; an MA degree in Sociology and a Kamaka Family associated with this property." MA in Counseling from Ball State University, both JEWELRY Kawainui Marsh in 1970. Since 1973 The Board directed staff to. develop a document Hao has been in government service for over 25 stating OHA's concerns about proposed flood years. He has been active in a variety of govern- WHOLESALE PRICES control measures in Kawainui Marsh. The Board ment, private and community groups and organi- 10 THE PUBLIC! feels an Environmental Impact Statement should zations. Past positions include: Vice Chairperson, be prepared since dredging and other work will ad- Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.; Director, versely affect the natural and cultural resources of Lokahi Pacific, Inc.; Chairperson, Molokai Insti- the Marsh. tute of Agriculture; Director, Aloha Energy Sys- Proposed H-3 Agreement Changes tems, Inc.; President, Molokai Chamber of Com- The Trustees, in response to reports that the merce; Director, Hawaii Visitors Bureau; Chair- remains of Kukuiokane Heiau have been dis- person, Molokai General Hospital; Maui County covered in the area of the proposed H-3 Freeway, Planning Commissioner and a member of the Maui have requested additional study of the site. The Community College Advisory Council. request takes the form of an amendment to the Currently Hao s.erves as Chairperson of the existing Memorandum of Agreement with the De- Molokai Task Force and is a director for the partment of Transportation to which OHA is a Molokai chapters of the American Cancer Society The finest hand engraved rings, bracelets and pendants available at wholesale prices. party. and the American Red Cross. Printing OHA Referendum Ballots Hao will remain Chairperson of the Office of Sequoia Pacific Systems Corp. was designated Hawaiian Affairs at least through the November 8th PRECIOUS METALS HAWAII as the firm which will print, mail and count OHA's OHA election. The law requires that, "The board, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 616, Pan Am Bldg. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat. 9-4 ballots on the single beneficiary class. The total at its first meeting after an election, shall elect from cost to conduCt the referendum will be $64,430, its own membership a chairperson and a vice- 955-6657 based on 75;000 mail-outs . The Sequoia contract chairperson who shall serve a term of two years." Okakopa (October) 1988 'Ao'ao 'Elima (Page 5) An Open Letter from Ei.Qht Trustees: 'Ano 'ai me kealoha, • Negotiate directly with the Governor's places for a series of statewide informational Each of us has received phone calls or been ap- Office to resolve the disputes sur- meetings will be announced soon. proached about recent events at OHA. We know rounding this Hawaiian entitlement; We urge you to come. To hear our thoughts and that a great many of you are concerned by recent • Conduct an OHA Referendum em- to share your mana'o-so that together we can changes in Board leadership, and understandably powering the Hawaiian people to vote make OHA better. upset by certain allegations that trust money was on "Who is a Native Hawaiian?"; and Also consistent with our determination to serve misspent. • Set in motion cooperative, long-range all Hawaiians and Hawai'i, we are proceeding with Too often, the HawaiiaI1 community gets only a planning with other Hawaiian public the OHA mailout referendum on the question of a part of the story. Or worse, hears only what sounds and private trust agencies to prepare single beneficiary class definition. like personal attacks. And then we all "make for the 21st century. At a recent Board meeting, we approved a shame" when people start to say "Why can't Ha- Our goal is simple-to achieve the best for the contract with Sequoia Pacific Systems Corpora- waiians stop fighting with each other?" or "What's Hawaiian people. tion to print, mail, and tabulate this referendum to wrong with OHA?" To share these important plans, the Board 75,000 OHA registered voters. This contract is for We're not fighting with each other. And if there hosted a series of four luncheons at the Willows $32,800. To avoid any questions about our fi- is or has been anything wrong with OHA, we 're de- Restaurant and invited more than 200 community duciary duty, no trust monies will be spent in this termined to make it right. leaders to learn about and to respond to our ideas.' effort. First, by our unified stance in this column, we More important, these luncheons were the place Sequoia Pacific is a nationally-recognized are here to reassure the Hawaiian Community that for us to ask for help, understanding, and support elections firm . State of Hawai'i ballots for most of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has and will continue for these efforts. the last 20 years, have been printed by this firm. to act in a responsible manner. Among our guests were members of the Ha- Most recently, Sequoia Pacific coordinated a suc- We welcome an investigation by the State waiian Civic Clubs Association, the Protect cessful mailout balloting for the Hawai'i State Attorney General regarding certain charges which Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, Hawaiian Homestead As- Teachers Association. have been made about the expenditure of trust sociations, the Board of Alu Like, trustees of the An additional $33,000 has also been approved to funds by this Board. We believe that investigation Bishop Estate, Hui Makakilo, E Ola Mau, Ka pay for the postage and labels necessary to will prove there has been no misappropriation of Lahui, Queen Lili'uokalani Trust, 'Ahahui Ka'a- support a mailout referendum. trust funds. humanu, Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian War- None of this money is to come from the ceded Second, we want to share with you our deter- riors, the University of Hawaii Hawaiian Studies lands trust revenues. Rather, as provided by law, mination to continue serving all Hawaiians. program, the Department of Health's Native Ha- we have authorized a reallocation of approved During the last six months, the full OHA Board waiian Health Task Force, and many others. General Funds for this purpose. of Trustees has approved and embarked on a We reached out to a full range of Hawaiian Is this effort worth the money? crucial and ambitious program to: leaders, interests, and communities. Yes. The referendum is an historic empower- • Assure full Hawaiian entitlement and We will continue to reach out -to ask for your ment of the Hawaiian people. For the first time in benefit from the State Public Trusts help, and to answer any and all questions which this century, a Hawaiian ballot will be mailed to Ha- established for OHA; you may have. Details about times, dates, and waiian voters, on the most basic of concerns-de- ciding who we are and who is entitled to share in the assets and benefits of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. There is a Hawaiian 'olelo no'eau: "The canoe is not swamped by the outside wave, but by the inside wave." The seas around the Hawaiian people are rough, there are many who would hope to overwhelm us by the outside wave. They can never succeed. But we must beware of the inside wave. 'Onipa'a. We stand together.

Louis Hao A. Frenchy DeSoto Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess, III OHA Trustees at Sept. 2 press conference, left to right: Kevin M.K. "Chu bby" Mahoe, Thomas K. Kevin M.K. "Chubby" Mahoe "Uncle Tommy" Kaulukukui, Sr., Manu Kahaialii, Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess, III, Louis Hao, Thomas K. "Uncle Tommy" Kaulukukui A. Frenchy DeSoto, Clarence F.T. Ching, and Moanikeala Akaka. Clarence F.T. Ching Moanikeala Akaka Manu Kahaialii

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Mahalo to our sponsors: • Bunk oflluwui'i • Palace COllrt • .\Ia POJ"sche Alld; \ ,\" • (hltriggcr Ilotels • HI StUI' Bakery 'Ao'ao' 'Eono (Page 6) Okakopa (October) 1988 Search Continues for Stories, Documents Little-known Sites in -Hawaiian Archaeology: By Earl Neller section of Kailua, O'ahu are some kane and' has located a few heiau sites and springs in Cultural Specialist wahine stones. Kailua is also known to hi:we a . Ka'alaea. What were the names of these sites, and I need the help of the kupunas. Over the years Hi'iaka stone and many heiau. Where are these what is their history? there have been times when archaeological sites stones and heiau? What are their names, and what Luluku Heiau and Springs. A number of heiau have been destroyed or damaged by construction is the history of these sites? and flowing springs have been found during recent projects because the locations and significance of Ko'oIina Heiau. Few heiau and religious sites archaeological surveys in Luluku, Kane'ohe. the sites were not well known. In some cases, ap- have been recorded in Honouliuli. What were the There are some pinnacle rocks, and a legendary parently, no one was still alive who knew anything names and locations of the heiau at Kahe Point, place called Kama'ikola. What are the names of about the sites. I have been searching for infor- Brown's Camp, Ko'olina, Waimanalo, Kalaeloa, these sites, and what is their history? mation about certain historical sites for years and One'ula? Koloa House Site. At the Kiahuna Golf Resort, without luck. I thought, perhaps, that some of the Kapalama Heiau. In Kapalama, in the valley Kaua'i can be found the ruins of a rock-walled readers of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA might be familiar next to Kamehameha Schools, are some stone house site that was once the home of Mary Rose with the sites and have some information to contri- ruins, and the remains of a prisoner-of-war camp Nakai and her family . What is the story of this bute. That's what this story is all about. I need the from World War II . There is also a garden terrace woman and her family? Who is buried in the crypt help of knowledgeable Hawaiians. Maps, photo- once leased to a farmer named OeCambra, and a next to the house ruins? graphs, and stories are needed. Do you, or does basalt rock quarry. What are the names of these These questions may one day be answered, with anyone you know, have information on these sites, and what is their history? Where are the the public's help. Please call me if you have any do- places? Mahalo for your kokua. heiau in Kapalama? cumentation-maps, old photographs, place MaunawiIi Stones. In the Maunawili Stream Ka'alaea Heiau and Springs. Recent research names, and histories. Mahalo.

Ko'a (fishing shrine) at Ko'olina, Honouliuli, O'ahu. What are the names and stories of heiau in Pinnacle rock above Luluku in Kane'ohe, this area? Is there an old map? O'ahu. What is the Hawaiian name for this rock? "Huli Honua" Pottery Show Features Local-made Glazes A unique exhibition of pottery by local ceramic transforms from jet black to a bright red when fired artist Kauka deSilva will be featured in a one-man in the kiln, symbolically turning back into the fire of show from September 25 to October 8 at Gallery its creation. EAS in Makaloa Square, one block mauka of Ala Kauka deSilva was born and raised in Hilo, Moana Center. Hawaii, son of Ed and Lorna deSilva. He attended The exhibit title is "Huli Honua: from the earth," the Kamehameha Schools, graduating in 1971 . He and reflects the unusual choice of the artist in using credits Kamehameha art instructor Paul Konishi glazes that he has created exclusively from native for providing him with "the insight and inspiration Hawaiian materials. deSilva expressed his feelings to make art a career." deSilvaattended the Univer- about his art: sity of Redlands, in Redlands, California and Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, receiving a "For the past year I have wanted to create B.A. degree from both institutions. While in Japan pieces that reflect my cultural heritage and the he also served as an apprentice to master potter beauty of the land. I felt the best way to do this was Koichi Takita for two years. It was there he first to use native Hawaiian materials for my ceramic learned about the Japanese approach to making glazes. Since there was no precedent for this, I glazes from natural materials. Upon completion of Enigmatic site in Barber's Point harbor area of began by testing over 500 different plants and his apprenticeship, he enrolled in Pratt Institute in native materials. A year later I narrowed the mate- Brooklyn, New York, earning a Master's degree in Honouliuli, O'ahu (called Waimanalo). Is it a rials down to seven: pahoehoe lava, 'ohi'a lehua Fine Art. kind of heiau? Does anyone have old photo- and koa ash from the volcano area of Hawaii; lau- deSilva is currently a full-time instructor of cera- graphs of religious sites in this area? hala and kamani ash and soils and clay from O'ahu. mics and sculpture at Kapiolani Community Col- The glazes these produce range in color from lege. He has had numerous exhibitions, both local Have Your Say bright red to black to rust orange and white. In this and international, and his work is represented in way I feel that after 18 years of pottery I am begin- the collections of such institutions as: The State The American Way ning to express the true character, beauty and Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Honolulu uniqueness of these Hawaiian Islands." Federal Savings and Loan, the Hyatt Regency deSilva notes that using native materials some- Hotels, , Inc., the Honolulu Academy of times produces interesting results. He found that Arts, eank of Hawaii and the St. Louis Museum of lflOil! ground-up, pahoehoe lava, when used as a glaze, Art in St. Louis, Missouri. Okakopa (October) 1988 'Ao'ao 'Ehiku (Page 7) Hawaiian Leadership Conference New Hawaii Books At Ala Moana ,Show Focuses on Process of Maturing "Read Hawaii" is the theme of the Hawai'i Book "Kanaka Makua," (the maturing adult) is the old might decide to watch and learn from an older Publisher's Association third annual public "book theme of an exciting two-day conference on issues person. She further explained that kanaka exhibit" of new books on Hawai'i from October 13 of Hawaiian leadership , to be held on October 13- makua should be the basis for all Hawaiian to 16 at Ala Moana Shopping Center. Authors will 14, 1988 on the Hilo campus of the University of leaders. Essentially it is the development or fine appear daily from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and there will Hawai'i. A sequel to the inaugural event held in tuning of qualities within an individual over time. be a display of a "Hawaiiana home library" to show November 1987, this year's conference promises Speaking to this subject will be Dr. George which books every kamaaina would want to have to provide an arena for discussion, ideas, action Kanahele, well known scholar, author, and entre- in their home. The newest books about Hawai'i will plans and activities. preneur. In his recent book, "Ku Kanaka," be on display as well as best sellers from the past. The organizing committee, comprised largely of Kanahele raises the concept of kanaka makua, faculty and students from UH-Hilo and a commu- and its importance and place in ancient Hawai'i. nity-based task force, are hoping to attract a One of the goals of the conference is to focus at- broader array of grassroots organizations, com- tention on the reality and importance of kanaka munity groups, local government officials, depart- makua for modern Hawaiians living in the 1980's Royal Feather ment representatives, private sector organizations and 90's. and concerned citizens to look once again at what Space at the conference is limited so interested Company, Inc. is can be done to foster and promote Hawaiian individuals or groups should contact either Manu dedicated to the perpetuation of leadership throughout Hawai'i. Meyer at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo (933- the beautiful art of , feather Last year, conferees grappled with the challenge 3413) or Ed Kanahele (933-3421 or 959-9832). A work. Using feathers and of defining Hawaii an leadership and arrived at this highlight of this conference (and a unanimous fav- materials that are readily generali zed statement: "Effective Hawaiian orite in 1987) will be a pa'ina and entertainment on available today. an exquisite lei leaders are Hawaiians who, remaining true to their the evening of October 13. for the hat, head or neck may culture, use their mana to accomplish their people's goals of excellence and empower their be . fashioned especially for people in our contemporary society. Effective Ha- you. waiian leaders must be aggressive in the western Videotape Available Classes are available. Group arrangements world in order to protect Hawaiian people's rights, of Prince lot Festival may be made for organizations. na halau. and the values, traditions and 'aina. In order to remain true neighbor islands. to their culture, Hawaiian leaders care about To preserve the memorable beauty of this year's malama 'aina (care of the land), lahui (The Ha- Prince Lot Hula Festival , Gardens RFC's motto is "E hana keia la, e waiian nation), 'olelo Hawai'i (), Foundation is making videocassettes of the high- pulama ia la aku." (A creation today, a na kupuna (grandparents or elders), na mo 'olelo lights of the Prince Lot Hula Festival and of the per- treasure tomorrow.) Hawai'i (traditions), na hana no 'eau (arts), and re- formances of individual halau. These cassettes, gaining their kuleana (rights)." together with a booklet relating Moanalua's Building on this definition, the focus of the 1988 history and traditions, as well as its creation conference will high light kanaka makua and its legend, will be made available to the public for a ROYAL FEATHER COMPANY, INC. relationship to leadership in modern Hawai'i. donation. 98·027 Hekaha Street According to Lynette Paglinawan, a member of Also available fo r purchase are T-shirts with the Aiea, Hawaii 96701 the Hawaiian leadership Task Force who partici- original Prince Lot Hula Festival design by local Phone: 486·6079 pated in the planning of the conference. kanaka artists and environmentalist Patrick Ching. To makua is a "maturational process by which one purchase videocassettes or T-shirts, call the emulates a mature adult." For example, an 18-year Foundation office at 839-5334.

LINDSEY for EDUCATION Kamehameha Schools 1966 OHA TRUSTEE University of Hawai'i - Manoa (BA.) 1970 Island of Hawai'i . ELECTIVE OFFICE - POLITICAL EXPERIENCE District 6, Hawai'i Legislature 1984-1986 ALOHA! . Chairman, House Education Committee 1986 . Member. Committees on Health, Housing, Higher 1985-1986 Education, and Human Resources I' m Bob Lindsey from Waimea--Kohala, and I'd like to be your OHA Trustee from the island of Hawai'i. My folks are the paniolo who worked cattle and broke horses for Parker with the Awaas, Bells, Kaauas, WORK EXPERIENCE Kanihos, Kawais. Kimuras. Pachecos, Pelekanes, Purdys, Spencers, Stevens and many others who have left their "boot prints" on the Waimea KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS/BISHOP ESTATE: Plains from Makahalau to Mana, Waikoloa to Waikii, Keonakolu to Government Relations Specialist Present Christmas Paddock. Agency Liaison (Hawaiian and educational) 1985-1988 I'm running for Trustee because I have enduring faith in OHA and I East Hawai'i Regional Coordinator 1982·1984 believe in its mission; because I feel OHA represents opportunity for us, PAST: our ch ildren, grandchildren and generations yet to be born; and be- cause I know t hat with your help, we will nurture OHA to be all that it Legislator can and should be. Social worker The months and years ahead are critical and the OHA agenda is National Park cultural interpreter c rowded with important items that need to be addressed and resolved, Heavy equipment operator such as: Ceded land revenues; Federal reparations and assistance for Construction laborer Hawaiians in the areas of education, health and social services. OHA Hawaiian Homes Farmer also needs to strengthen its ties and partnerships with Hawaiian agen- c ies and other supportive organizations. COMMUNITY SERVICE I will bring to OHA a calabash overflowing with Aloha for our land and our people; an open mind and a moderate perspective; an ability PRESENT: to work well with others and deal head -on with tough issues; and the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association education and experience to make a difference. Pu'ukapu Farmer's Homestead Association The OHA election is on November 8th. Please vote and put a puka Waimea School PTSA by my name, Bob Lindsey, for OHA Trustee, Island of Hawai'i. PAST: A hui haul Member. Hawai'i Library Advisory Commission Member, Hawai'i COUDty Planning Board of Appeals President. Waimea·Kawaihae Community Association Charter President, Makani Jaycees Treasurer, Kawaihae Canoe Club BOB LINDSEY Treasurer, Waimea School PTSA Private Sector Alternate, Honolulu Community Action Program Paid for by Ohana & Friends for LINDSEY, P.O. Box 1063, Kamuela HI 96743, (808) 885-2710. (808) 325-6111 Aunty Mary Green, Chairperson; Rockne Freitas, Ron Kimball, Lokelani Lindsey. Eli Nahulu. Coordinators. .. , ,r • (Page' 8) Okakopa' 19"88 Maui Nurses Seek New Careers as LPNs By Gertrude Ueoka and Nancy Johnson, transition back to the academic setting. The stu- nurturing, and conveyed a soft touch that often Faculty, Maui Community College dents were able to express their concerns and earned compliments from their patients. Learning fears, and to develop problem-solving skills, result- skills, such as medication administration and A new career awaits 10 Maui women who this ing in an increased self-awareness and a sense of therapeutic communications, took guidance and month will take the exam that will certify them as 'ohana. repeated experiences. licensed practical nurses (LPN). For them, enter· After meeting initial course requirements, the Balancing class, hospital responsibilities and a ing a new profession is the climax of a two and a students were accepted into the Practical Nursing rigorous study program with their personal lives half year training program under an Alu Like Program in August 1987. They then became an in- was a challenge for the students, who were Grant. The grant, which was titled, "Native Hawai· tegral part of a 30-member class that consisted of between 21 and 37 years old. Seven were parents, ian Nurse Aide to Licensed Practical Nurse," al· students representing the many ethnic groups of nine worked part-time. The students' greatest lowed the women to obtain their Practical Nursing Hawaii. Each one participated in group discus- stress was their fear of' failure or falling short of certificate from the Practical Nursing/ Associate sions, gave oral presentations, attended tutoring their own expectations. Through many hours of Degree Nursing Career Ladder Program at Maui Community College. Most of the July graduates had been nurse aides for up to 10 years. The following practical nurses will be working at Maui Memorial Hospital: Jackie Honokaupu Burns, Geri Kanoa Ching, Annette Nakagawa Delima, Michele Meyer Galam, Bernar- dine Kahakauwila, and Joanne Lee. Continuing their education in the Associate Degree Program will be Laurie Thomas and Hen- rietta Lehuanani Javier. Leimomi Golis, who com- pleted nurse aide training, will be seeking hospital employment. Funds for the Nurse Aide to LPN project were obtained through a federal grant administered through the Alu Like Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Program_ One objective of the grant was to provide educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian students. The second objective was to increase the number of Hawaiian health Nursing graduates (left to right): Mary Frances Bulawan, Bernardine Kahakauwlla, Henrietta care providers, who are underrepresented in that GOlis, Annette Nakagawa Delima, Jackie Honokaupu Burns, Geri Kanoa field. Javier, Leimomi Ching, Michele Meyer Galam, Joanne Lee and Laurie Thomas. The nursing students were recruited through flyers, newspaper advertisements and employing sessions, and were tested at frequent intervals. Ini- personal counseling, the MCC instructors and agencies on Maui. The involvement of health agen- tially many found the discussion settings to be counselors helped the individuals to increase self- cies made this endeavor a success. The grant threatening and were reluctant to share their esteem, explore stress factors, review options and covered the students' full tuition, books and ideas. However, over the year, their confidence develop problem-solving skills. educational expenses for the two and a half year grew and their self-esteem increased. They began Positive factors promoting success were the en- course, including the LPN exam application fee. to enjoy class, to share their ideas and to take couragement of family and friends, peer tutoring All students completed six credits of English, in- leadership roles in the group. The class president sessions, a strong sense of 'ohana within the class, cluding a college-level reading course, and math was Michele Galam and the co-treasurers were and a supportive faculty. The financial support courses. They also enrolled in required support Henrietta Javier and Joanne Lee. from Alu Like was only the start of this success courses, such as psychology, biochemistry, story. Students commented, "The grant gave lTle anatomy and physiology. Since many of the stu- The trainees also gave care to patients in the an opportunity to fulfill my lifelong dream of be- dents had not been in school for many years, a self- hospital, under supervision of the nursing faculty. coming a nurse." and "I felt privileged to be part of development course assisted them in making the The Hawaiian students were especially warm and this grant and also to be Hawaiian." Castle Offers Free Training CampaignTargets For Drug Abuse Preventors Senior Citizen

Castle Medical Center is now providing a free offices on O'ahu, Maui, and the Big Island allows Pneumonia is a serious threat to the lives of training program for health care providers who staff to share some unique perspectives on the Hawaii's senior citizens according to the State De- come into frequent contact with youth and families issues facing Hawaii's substance abuse prevention partment of Health. Despite that alarming fact, at risk for substance abuse. Castle Medical Center professionals. more than 93 percent of Oahu residents 65 years provides quality treatment for chemical depend- The CAAP training project is targeted for a or older remain unprotected by the pneumococcal ency and prevention services for youth through its variety of social service providers, mental health vaccine. It is estimated that only 5,000 of Oahu's Castle Alcohol and Addictions program. (CAAP). workers, allied health workers, and educators who 80,000 seniors have received the vaccine. According to Maria Santiago, Castle's CAAP often work with high risk youth and families. The One type of pneumonia, pneumococcal bac- training project coordinator, CAAP's experience training is informational, culturally sensitive, and teremia, has a 35% fatality rate and a 100% hospital- in the substance abuse field at its urban and rural geared towards skill development. There is a 20 ization rate in patients 65 years of age or older. hour program which includes a four hour follow-up As a result of the seriousness of this condition, Kanikapila Festival session, and a four-hour basic program. the Communicable Disease Division of the State of Participants will learn how to: identify both past Hawaii is conducting a massive four-month Slated Oct. 8 and 9 unsuccessful and successful approaches to sub- campaign to inoculate senior citizens on Oahu. It stance abuse prevention; focus on the Family begins Sept. 1 and ends Dec. 30 on Oahu only. The The 18th annual Kanikapila Hawaiian music Systems model, including the roles of co-depend- Department of Health says if sufficient response is festival will be held Saturday and Sunday October ency, denial and enabling; clarify the role non-sub- generated, the vaccination program will be 8 and 9 at the University of Hawaii Andrews stance abuse professionals should assume when expanded to the neighbor islands. Amphitheater, starting at 7 p.m. The lineup of top working with high risk youth and families; identify Forty-five clinics will be located on Oahu at island talent includes: the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau, high risk indicators for both youth and families; recreation centers, shopping centers, established Frank Delima and Na Kolohe, Chinky Mahoe and how to assess, intervene, and make appropriate medical clinics and other sites. There is no charge Halau Hula Kawaili'ula, Teresa Bright, 800ga referrals for those at risk; and how to provide in- to senior citizens (65 years or older) for the 8o0ga, and the Band. formation on local referral sources both statewide vaccination, but you are asked to bring your im- Advance tickets may be purchased at House of and in specific communities. munization record card if you have one, as well as Music Ala Moana and Kahala Mall, JR's Music in All training activities are provided free of charge Medicare or other health insurance cards. Kaiser Pearl ridge Center and Windward Mall, Records to agencies throughout the state. When feasible, Permanente members should contact their Hawaii and Harry's Music, and at the UH Campus training sessions will be held at the worksite. For physician to arrange for the vaccine. Center ticket office. Ticket price is $7 and $5 for additional information contact Maria Santiago at Only one injection is recommended, so check UH/Manoa students with ID. (808)521-0041, or write her at Castle Medical with your doctor to make sure you have never Tickets at the gate will cost $9 general admis- Center, Training Project, 222 S. Vineyard St., received the vaccine. sion, and $7 for UH/ Manoa students. Suite 403, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. For additional information, call 926-6951.

_ ... - - - • 50 Okakopa (October) 1988 O(ii 0 Ofjf\ 'Ao'ao 'Eiwa (Page 9) Kamehameha Celebrates Ho'olaule'a Event Start of Second Century

Kamehameha Schools' annual Ho'olaule'a will us. This is 'ka huliau 'ana' for Kamehameha." ents (ATP). All proceeds go to fund student- be held Saturday, November 12 on the Schools' As always, Ho'olaule'a will include non-stop enrichment activities, such as helping defray travel Elementary campus. The public is invited to this Hawaiian entertainment, prepared local foods, expenses for clubs and teams and establishing event which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fresh neighbor island produce, a dunking booth, achievement awards for special programs. This year's theme is "Ka Huliau 'Ana-The silent auction, games and contests, original T-shirt The admission schedule is as follows: students Turning Point," which refers to the start of Kame- designs, baked goods, jams and jellies, and a wide (5-17), $1.00, adults (18-64), $3.00, keiki under 5, hameha's second century. variety of Hawaiian arts and crafts. Keiki, too, will free, and kupuna (65+), free. have plenty to do, as the fish pond, mini-golf and Tickets may be purchased at the gate or in ad- "For many of us at the Schools, this is a very ex- body painting booths that have become favorites vance from Kamehameha students or through the citing time," said assistant to the president Sherlyn return for another year. In all, more than 50 booths ATP office (phone: 842-8623). Franklin, who is also a Ho'olaule'a coordinator. and displays will be set up for visitors to enjoy. Parking for Ho'olaule'a will be available in "We now have the largest student body ever at marked areas on and off campus. Buses will shut- Kamehameha, our programs are growing all over Ho'olaule'a is the main fund-raising event for tle people to and from the parking areas through- the state, and we have a Hawaiian president to lead Kamehameha's Association of Teachers and Par- out the day.

Why Is Ellie Kupau Running?

ELLIE KUPAU, born and raised in Kalihi and the daughter of the late Colonel Oliver Homealani Kupau and Jessie Robb Kupau, educated at Kamehameha Schools, San Francisco State University and the University of Hawaii, SAYS ...

"POSITNE ACTION LEADERSHIP must develop investment plans to ensure funding sources for programs to help our people."

"POSITNE ACTION LEADERSHIP must listen to all concerns and develop consensus agreements."

"POSITNE ACTION LEADERSHIP must guide our people. The family that works together, prays together and plays together, stays together. "

In the weeks to come, you will hear more of Ellie. ELLIE KUPAU ORA Trustee-at-Large

Paid for by Friends of Ellie Kupau Norman Samson, Campaign Manager Wanda Wahineokai, Treasurer 87-1765 Mohihi Street, Nanakuli, Waianae 96792 'Ao'ao Utni (Page 10) Okakopa (October) 1988 New Ze'aland Crafts Featured in Museum Show

"Treasures from the Land: Crafts- Mason; carved wooden gateways and house posts gourd culture and now grows his own gourds in his men and Their Native Materials," is a new exhibit by Paratene Matchitt; wooden, stone and bone home garden, patterns them with abstract ele- of contemporary crafts on display in Bishop pendants by Stephen Myhre; clay ceramic figures ments of Polynesian design and dyes them with Museum's Kahili Room through November 30. by Denis O'Connor; nephrite jade, bronze and dyes created from the earth and minerals of New The exhibit reveals the strong "ties between argillite forms by Donn Salt; and spun and woven Zealand. contemporary New Zealand crafts, their Maori wool tapestries by Judy Wilson. Skilled weavers Rangimarie Hetet and her daughter, Diggeress Te Kanawa, have almost heritage, and the affinity of New Zealand crafts- By far the largest and most imposing objects in men for their land and its products." singlehandedly insured the revival and perpetu- the exhibition are two intricate and complex com- ation of the traditional Maori skill of weaving It features 73 works by 12 contemporary missioned pieces by Maori carver Paratene "korowai" (dressed flax cloaks). Both mother and Matchitt. A carved, painted and feather-decorated artisans, working with materials as diverse as na- daughter come from the Ngati Maniapoto, a large "kuaha" (doorway) forms the focal point of the tive woods and vines, New Zealand jade, and and important tribe of the Central North Island. exhibition and the "poutokomanawa" (main pole world-renowned New Zealand wool. Their "maoritanga," sense of being Maori, is evi- of the Maori meeting house, including a carved dent not only in their classic weaving, but also in The show includes: clay pottery and ceramics ancestral figure) keeps watch over all the artifacts their commitment to sharing their knowledge: they by Barry Brickell; inlaid and banded stone coins in the exhibition. and ornaments by John Edgar; homegrown and have established a craft center of their own in decorated gourds by Geoff Fairburn; woven and Among the 12 artisans, gourd maker Geoff which to pass on their skills to new generations of decorated flax coats by Rangimarie Hetet and Fairburn perhaps best exemplifies the special weavers. Diggeress Te Kanawa (mother and daughter); relationship these artisans have cultivated with the "Treasures from the Land" was organized and bone and ivory sculptures by Owen Mapp; inlaid land they call home. Over a period of many years, circulated by the Smithsonian Institution traveling wooden bowls, boxes and abstracts by Paul Fairburn taught himself the myriad fine points of exhibition service. Royal Order of Kamehameha Elects 1988-89 Officers A slate of new state officers was elected by mem- in addition to Anderson, are: Lyons K. Naone, archy in 1893, the order continued as a secret bers of the Royal Order of at its Mamo Alii Nui (immediate past president); William organization_ The club was re-established in 1906 annual convention held August 25-27 at Kahului, Kahele, Ka Ka'olelo Nui (president); Aloysius as a secret organization similar to the Masonic Maui. This year's gathering was especially impor- Spenser, La'au Alii Nui .(vice-president; Paul Ke- order, by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. tant because election of the order's highest posi- kuewa, Kaukau Alii Nui, Uunior line chief); Joshua Today, its purpose is to assist members and the tion, the Alii Nui, was held. Re-elected to this post Akana, Ku'auhau Nui (secretary); Heine Kamai, community in preservation of Hawaiian culture was Clifford Anderson, Captain of Security at Kame- 'A'ipu'upu'u Nui (treasurer); · Edward Wilcox, and tradition, and to preserve the name of King hameha Schools/Bishop Estate. Wehiwehi Kanawai Nui (counselor); Christian Bal, Kamehameha I and Prince Kuhio. Membership is Officers of the Alii chapter (state) for 1988-1989 Kahuna Kuhikuhi Pu'uone Nui (chaplain); Allan open to men of Hawaiian ancestry. Statewide Kalehuawehe, namuku Nui (sergeant-at-arms ); membership is approximately 450. The Royal GED Testing Increases David Waiwaiole, Malama Mo'olelo Nui (assistant Organization of Kamehameha I will observe the secretary); John Low, Malama Waiona Nui 125th anniversary of its founding in 1990. The American Council on Education recently (assistant treasurer); Francis Gora Kaiku'ono released information on the number of people Loko (inner guard); George Kahanu, Kaiku'ono taking General Equivalency Diploma (GED) tests Waho (outside guard). Officers of the Alii chapter Interpret Hawaii Series during 1987. According to Douglas R. Whitney, meet twice a year. Regional chapters meet twice a director of the Council's GED testing service, month. Explore Local Heritage "Since 1971 , the GED testing program has enabled Guest speakers addressing the 150 members over six and a half million adults to obtain formal and spouses present included Maui Mayor Han- Kapiolani Community College's "Interpret recognition of their educational development nibal Tavares and Hawaiian cultural specialist Sam Hawaii" program in association with the Hawaii through their attainment of a high school equi- Kaai. Kaai spoke on the need for Hawaiians to take Maritime Center and Mission Houses Museum, valency diploma. Annually, one of every seven an active role in preservation of their culture. In announces the next series of its on-going, walking high school diplomas in the United States is based addition to business meetings, there was a lu'au at tours of Honolulu and travel industry courses. on results from the GED tests. These credentials the Hale Nanea clubhouse of the Maui chapter. The walking tour program is entitled "Ka'ao 0 are accepted by more than 90 percent of U.S. Certificates of commendation for achievement Honolulu" and encompasses 13 different themes college and universities and by most employers to and community service were awarded to Dr. including maritime history, supernatural legends, satisfy requirements for a secondary education Michael Chun, new president of Kamehameha tales of the ali'i, the history of Waikiki and diploma." Schools, Leon Sterling, crew member of the Kaimuki, the 1893 Revolution debated by According to Noboru Higa, Hawaii State De- Hokule'a, and Governor John D. Waihee, III. costumed role-players and an unusual "mystery" partment of Education (DOE) Administrator, The Women's Auxiliary of the Royal Order of tour where a "gumshoe" leads you on the trail of Adult and Early Childhood Section, 2,821 people Kamehameha I also presented its first lei Kamoe famous crime cases of the 1920's and 1930's. The took the GED tests in Hawaii during 1987. This re- award to longtime member Mrs. Elizabeth Nalani fall series also includes several new tours including presents an increase of 12 percent from 1986. Ellis. The award is to honor a woman of Hawaiian a tour of Oahu cemetery, an excursion in time to More than 1,500 people passed the test and qua- ancestry for her service to the Order, and whose "Little Tokyo" of the thirties, a revisit to the social lified for a high school diploma. Approximately 56 contributions to Hawaiian language, culture and galas of the 19th century and a "living history" walk percent of the examinees planned further study. tradition have also been recognized by other through Honolulu during World War II. Since the program began in 1971, more than Hawaiian organizations. All tours cost: $5.00/Adults, $2.00/ Children and 24,600 credentials have been issued based on the Mrs. Ellis, a retired educator and DOE adminis- students. Hawaii residents, 60 years of age or older GED test results. Presently, there are 13 official trator, is a charter member of the Queen Emma are entitled to a $1 discount. Pre-registration and GED test centers operating in Hawaii. Hawaiian Civic Club, and also a member of the Alii advance payment are required. Space is limited on In all jurisdictions served by the GED testing Pauahi Civic Clu b. She is also a member of the Ka- each tour to 20 people so act now to reserve space program in 1987, 758,367 people took the GED ahumanu Society, the Daughters of Hawaii, a on the tour of your choice. Tours are subject to tests-three percent more than in 1986. As a result member of Alu Like's Na Leo 0 Na Kupuna, and change or cancellation due to poor weather. of testing conducted at over 3,300 testing the Lanakila Senior Citizens Hawaiian ensemble. The "Interpret Hawaii," visitor industry training locations, approximately 74 percent of the §he is also active as a translator for these groups courses are designed to enrich the knowledge and examinees earned scores that qualified them for a and is presently involved in a project for the Mis- skills of hotel employees, tour guides, tour escorts, high school equivalency credential. sion Houses Museum. travel agents, museum educators and docents, The average age of 1987 examinees was 26.7 Among the Royal Order's current activities, ac- tour designers and anyone interested in Hawaiian years. Nearly 29 percent of the examinees were 19 cording to Joshua Akana, Ku'auhau nui (state cultural or natural history. These short-term, non- years or younger; about 41 percent were between secretary), are plans to reactivate the Kuhio credit courses provide historical, cultural and 20 and 29 years, approximately 19 percent were chapter in Waimanalo and the Kalanianaole natural history background while strengthening between 30 and 39 years; and 11 percent were 40 chapter on Moloka'i, and to put'agreater emphasis skills of presentation, hospitality and creative or older. on scholarship fundraising. This year the group storytelling. Newcomers to Hawaii are en- The examinees had completed an average of 9.9 has awarded five scholarslJips, the greatest num- couraged to register for the courses as a way to be years of schooling before leaving high school. ber yet. introduced to the heritage of Hawaii. Workshop More than half of the examinees reported they The Royal Order of Kamehameha I was founded titles are: "Hawaii No Ka Oi," "The Island Way: were planning to continue their education or in 1865 by King Kamehameha Vas a hui of political Discovering the Aloha Spirit," "A View From the training beyond the high school level. advisors. Ten years later, however, the order Water," "Fact or Fancy?," "Legends of Oahu," For further information concerning the GED "went underground" according to Alii Nui Ander- "Creative Island Storytelling," and "What Do I Say Tests in Hawaii, please call the Adult Education son, but it continued to work for the monarchy. Next?" Section at 395-9451. Even after the overthrow of the Hawaiian mon- Call for course dates and to register: 734-9211.

------2 Okakopa (October) 1988 0 Ofjf\ "Ao'ao Umikumakahi (Page 11) Calendar of Evenfs-Okakopa 7 Historic Preservation workshop, Wailuku. 8,9 Waianae Food Fair. Onolicious food that's "A Future for Our Past?" sponsored by Historic good for you is the star of this free fun fair spon- Hawaii, features speakers on practical aspects of sored by the Waianae Coast Comprehensive historic preservation. To register, call 244-3326 in Medical Center. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pokai Bay Wailuku or 537-9564 in Honolulu. Fee $20 per Beach Park. person includes lunch and refreshments. 8,9 18th Kanikapila, Andrews Amphitheater, University of Hawaii/Manoa campus. Advance HANALIKE INAPO'E HAWAII tickets $7 and $5 available at UH Campus Center ticket office and other outlets (see story this issue), "Hawaiians Working Together" at the gate $9 and $7. Featuring: the Makaha Sons of Niihau, the Peter Moon Band, and other top local entertainment. Call 948-7235 for more in- formation. 9 "Eo E Emalani I Alaka'i", event commemora- ting Queen Emma's adventurous ascent of Mt. Waialeale in 1871. Appearance by the Aloha Week Royal Court, and hula performances in honor of Queen Emma, at the Kanaloahuluhulu meadow in Koke'e. For information call the Koke'e Natural History Museum 335-9975 or 335-3628. 13,14 Hawaiian leadership conference. "Kanaka Makua" is the theme of this weekend event at University of Hawaii at Hilo. For more in- formation, see related story, this issue. Call 933- 3413 or 933-3421 to register. 13-16 "Read Hawaii." New books on and about Hawai'i are featured at the Hawai'i Book pub- lisher's Association public show, at Ala Moana Shopping Center. Free balloons, giveaway WITH PAYMENTS YOU CAN RE-ELECT drawing for a Hawaiiana library, meet the authors EASILY AFFORD I from noon to 2 p.m. daily. •••••• 16 Annual Commemoration of the birth of Prin- RECEIVE LOUIS HAO cess Ka'iulani. Services at Kawaiaha'o Church in QUALITY, NAME BRAND MOLOKAI TRUSTEE the morning at 10:30 a.m. and at Mauna 'Ala at 2 APPLIANCES, FURNITURE & p.m. HOME ELECTRONICS, Paid for by Friends of Louis Hao p.o. Box 321, Kaunakllkai, Moloklli 96748 J WITH ... DOWN PAYMENT SECURITY DEPOSIT 8NO LONGTERMOBLIGATION •••••• 8 LOCATIONS . The ...... TO SERVE YOU! ON OAHU:

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Dancer Kala Hoe, of Kamehameha Schools, and Papua A mischievous group of Aboriginal boys wait to perform. friends following a performance. By Puanani Fernandez-Akamine building up pressure, the crowd erupted in an un- Village, located next to a creek at Dean Park near Kamehameha Schools Communications controllable frenzy of sound and motion. With the center of town. The Hawaiian hale was a Specialist great effort, the Aboriginal delegation fi nally favorite of visitors. The 10 artisans representing managed to re-seat everyone so the program Hawai'i were carvers David Eskaran and Alapa'i "Welcome brother, welcome sister" could continue. Hanapi: floral lei-makers Bill Char and Marie Mc- Bleary-eyed from 21 hours of traveling and stiff The ceremony culminated with an amazing laser Donald, tapa-maker Moana Eisele, lauhala weaver from restless hours in economy-class seats, the light show. Projected onto Castle Rock, a land- Auntie Esther Makuaole, Ni'ihau shell le i- maker members of Hawaii's delegation to the Fifth Fest- mark hill protruding from the center of Townsville, Jean Keale , quilter and fea therworker Charlotte ival of Pacific Arts waited anxiously for the airplane the show featured a fascinating combination of Cathcart, hula implement maker and feather to taxi to a stop in Townsville, . Aboriginal art motifs, such as snakes and lizards, worker Dennis Kana'e Keawe, and 'ie'ie weaver At the terminal they were greeted by Aboriginal along with contemporary images of leaping Pat Horimoto. men wearing traditional paint, and a group of men dolphins and a flowing waterfall. The show was set They and their haumana (apprentices), and women from the Torres Strait Islands located to the pulsating, political music of Aboriginal rock Kamehameha Schools students, shared their off the northern tip of Australia. Dressed in group, "Colored Stone" and the haunting music of knowledge and skills with curious onlookers, colorful traditional finery, they shared their chants, the , a traditional Aboriginal hom. inviting them to smell, feel and try their hand at the songs and dances of welcome. A Crafts Village Favorite craft. The welcome was acknowledged by Hawaiian Each delegation was provided with an open- Carvers, weavers, and tapa makers from all greeting and genealogy chants, songs and hula sided, thatched roof "hale" in the Festival Crafts over the Pacific began to develop special relation- performed by Hawaii delegation members. As the c:i ships with one another as they swapped ideas and visitors lined up to exchange individual greetings '0 techniques, and demonstrated their arts and with their hosts, a handshake or a kiss were met 11crafts. For Hawaii's artisans, making friends with with "welcome brother, welcome sister, welcome !-- their South Pacific contemporaries was one of the to our country." :§ most rewarding aspects of the Festival. At the An explosive welcoming ceremony crafts village it was not unusual to see artisans The Festival opened on August 15 with a late E from Rapa Nui (), Aotearoa (New afternoon parade through Townsville to Queen's .8 Zealand), or sporting lei po'o or Park, site of the opening ceremony. Each dele- lauhala bracelets, tokens from new-found friends gation, clad in native dress, marched proudly from Hawaii. amidst exuberant singing and chanting in more The Festival of Pacific Arts is held every four than two dozen different Pacific languages. At the years. It is a celebration of the indigenous music, park, the Festival officially began with an exciting dance, art and culture of Pacific peoples. This sample of the music, dance and cultural exchange year, the Festival was held in Townsville, Australia, that Festival participants could look forward to in Hawaii delegation coordinator Bob Worth- August 15-26. Some 1,800 delegates from 24 the days to come. ington and Solomon K. Bright greet the crowd Pacific nations took part in the event, performing Costumes ranged from skirts of native grasses at gift-giving ceremony. Hawaii presented a for thousands of spectators. Previous Festivals and enormous, ornate feather headdresses, to koa paddle, representing our voyaging herit- have been held in , , elegant dresses of pure tapa, simple loincloths and age and a wooden platter, symbolic of sharing Aotearoa and Tahiti. colorful cotton pareo tied around the hip. Some food. In 1987, G overnor John Waihe'e appointed costumes were absolutely traditional with nudity Kamehameha Schools to coordinate Hawaii's par- displayed with great dignity and no apologies. ticipation in this important Pacific event. To fulfill As the afternoon slipped into evening, the ex- this mandate, 52 Kamehameha students were citement of the crowed seemed to mount as each selected to comprise the majority of Hawaii's dele- delegation waited anxiously for their tum to gation, which totaled 96 persons. perform. From the pulsing beat of the to'ere drums In addition to the performing and visual arts of Tahiti and Rarotonga, to the gentle melodies of programs, the Festival included a language the pan-flutes of the , from the program. Each evening, Pacific storytellers, challenge and posturing of the maori to the chanters, poets and orators gathered to share dignity and strength of the men from , the their knowledge, some in their native language, audience was swept away by the pride of the per- others in English. formers. At the town's exhibition hall, each delegation An exciting high point in the evening came contributed a cultural display. Hawai'i brought a during a performance by a brilliantly costumed display on "Wayfinding and the Hokule'a." Other group from Papua New Guinea. Suddenly an im- Festival activities included an indigenous film pulsive female dancer broke away from the group program and a cultural forum, both of which made and rushed to the VIP section and pulled Aus- the connection between cultural preservation and tralian Prime Minister Bob Hawke up to dance. The socio-political issues. Speakers at the Cultural crowd went wild. Other dancers sought partners Forum included Kamehameha Schools/Bishop from the crowd, while members of other ' dele- Boys from in traditional costume Estate trustee Myron Thompson and OHA trustee gations, inspired by the moment, rushed up to observe the ceremony of gift-giving from dele- Moses Keale, who discussed Native Hawaiian dance, uninvited. Like a volcano that has been gates to their hosts. culture and arts programs. =

Okakopa (October) 1988 Wm 0 OUf\ 'Ao'ao Umikumakolu (Page 13) Hulihee Palace Celebrates Three Milestones by Deborah Lee Ward, Acting Editor Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA In the growing resort town of Kailua-Kana, one of the most truly Hawaiian places is the famed Huli- hee Palace, which celebrated these three important anniversaries with festivities over the September 9-11 weekend: *One-hundred-fifty years ago, in 1838, the two- story palace was built by Governor John Adams Kuakini, brother of Ka'ahumanu. In later years it served as a home for Hawaiian royalty such as Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani, King David Kalakaua, and later by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. *Eighty-five years ago, in 1903, the Daughters of Hawaii, a private historical preservation o!"gan- ization, was formed 'by island-born daughters of American Protestant missionaries to perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawaii. Membership is open to any woman who is directly descended from a person who lived in Hawaii prior to 1880. Membership statewide is over 2000. *Sixty years ago, in 1927, the Daughters of Ha- Members of the Daughters of Hawaii assemble at the Palace. waii took on the curatorship of the palace as a mu- seum, after years of neglect, and restored it to near In the formal part of the evening's program, the School of Hawaiian Arts. its splendor of a hundred years ago. The Daugh- founders of the Daughters of Hawaii were recog- Some recent compositions included a song writ- ters of Hawaii are also curators of the restored nized, along with all the regents, vice regents and ten by Lei Collins, "Hulihe'e," "Ke Ali'i Lili'uoka- Queen Emma Summer Palace, Hanaiakamalama, palace curators. It brought tears to the eyes of lani," by Larry L. Kimura, and "The Big Island in Nu'uanu Valley. many of the members present from all over the Anthem," by bandmaster Dant and his wife, June. The first formal event of the Hulihee Palace cele- state to hear their friends' names called, echoing State Rep. Virginia Isbell (Kana), who also plays bration was held the evening of Friday Sept. 9, out over the bay. In some cases, family members baritone horn in the Hulihee Palace Band, pre- when two beautiful kahili, commissioned from or friends stood up to receive leis of acknowledge- sented Lei Collins with a certificate of congra- master craftsmen Paul and Mary Lou Kekuewa, ment on behalf of their family member. Aunty Lei tulations from the House of Representatives to the were presented by donor and kumu hula George Collins was presented a beautiful koa table by the Daughters of Hawaii. Naope to the Daughters of Hawaii and the Hulihe's Daughters in honor of her years as curator from Lei Lincoln Collins, who retired last April after Palace. Naope is the founder of the King Kalakaua 1978 to 1988. Dancing to music by the Roy An- 10 years as curator of Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua- Festival. The 12-foot kahili named for Governor thony Band brought the evening to a satisfying Kana, has been succeeded by her daughter, Fanny John Adams Kuakini was presented in memory of close. K. Au Hoy. two past curators of Hulihee Palace, 'Iolani Lua- Sunday's events concluded the weekend festivi- During her tenure, Collins supervised the hine and Lokalia Montgomery. The other eight ties. Dressed in their uniform-white mu'umu'u interior and exterior restoration of the Palace and foot tall Kahili is named "Kamanele 0 Kamamalu " with gold feather lei-members of the Daughters the construction of the Kuakini Building. She also and was presented in memory of the first two of Hawaii assembled at Hulihee Palace, then pro- increased public awareness of the works of the tors, Mary Low and Alice Brown. The regal kahili, ceeded across AIi'i Drive to Mokuaikaua Church Daughters of Hawai'i, custodians of the Palace one made of white and black, and the other of for services conducted by the Rev. Henry K. Bo- since 1928. - tawny· colored feathers, grace the entrance hall of shard. Greeting the members, Rev. Boshard She will remain active doing public relations for the palace. recalled the long history of close relations between the Daughters of Hawai'i and is in charge of The afternoon ceremony was followed by a live- the palace and the church. He said Governor Hulihe'e's Sesquicentennial celebrations in ly reception featuring the music of harpist Momi Kuakini raised funds to build the present Mokuai- September. kaua Church, and built its two previous buildings. Riley and a band from Aloha Airlines. Mrs. Au Hoy has long experience in the travel On Saturday evening 200 invited guests, includ- An afternoon band concert featuring the Huli- hee Palace Band, Charles Bud Dant, bandmaster, industry, having served as reservations director ing alii descendant Prince David Klaren Laamea for Aloha Airlines for 20 years and most recently as Kaumualii Kawananakoa and his lady, Eleanor, en- drew an appreciative· crowd to the palace lawn with popular Hawaiian tunes of the turn of the sales representative for Mid Pacific Airlines. She joyed a hearty pa'ina honoring the Daughters of al$o helps manage the family farm in Holualoa. Hawaii and past and present leaders. The delicious century and some modern pieces. Songs by royal lu'au was prepared and served by members of the composers King David Kalakaua, and Queen Au Hoy will be responsible for fundraising and Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club and enjoyed by all at Lili'uokalani were among the pieces sung by the management of the palace, including the consider- tables on the seaside lawn of the palace. It was Merry Monarchs, a five-member men's chorus and able daily upkeep necessary to maintain the gra- truly a festive occasion, tables decorated with singer Grace Basque. Traditional Hawaiian chants cious palace furnishings, artifacts and building in a colorful haku lei and 'ulu centerpieces, with music and dances were performed by the young students sea-air environment just a few steps away from the and impromptu hula shared by the "originals" of of kumu hula Etu Lopez and his Kana Gardens wash of the waves. Hawaiian music, including "Aunty" Irmgard Far- den Alul i. Some wonderful old favorite songs "Kealoha" and Laimana," written by Lei Collins, among others, were shared by retired palace cura- tor "Aunty" Lei, Nalani Olds Reinhardt, and Myra English, who all entertained as the "Halekulani Girls."

Entering Mokuaikaua Church: center, Eleanor and David Ka.wananakoa and Lei Collins. Curator Fanny AuHoy in a graceful hula at Saturday pa'ina.

- « --- 'Ao'ao Umikumaha (Page 14) 0 Ofjf\ Okakopa (October) 1988 Time of Kamehameha Featured In Folk Press Book The Folk Press announces the publication of Hawaiian chants with an English translation. A Honolulu. two new works which make significant contribu- new biographical essay on the life and times of Ft DeRussy Days and I Ka Wa 0 Kamehameha tions to the written history of Hawaii. They are I Samuel M. Kamakau is also included by Chun. are now available to the public through Kapiolani Ka Wa 0 Kamehameha (In the Time of A fascinating collection of letters written from Community College's Office of Community Ser- Kamehameha): Selected Essays by Samuel M. Hawaii during 1908-1911 by an Army wife sta- vices (734-921 1), the Mission Houses Museum Gift Kamakau, translated and edited by Malcolm tioned at Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki, Fort DeRussy Shop and the United States Army Museum at Fort Naea Chun, and Fort DeRussy Days: Letters of Days is filled with unique observations not only on DeRussy. Ft. DeRussy Days retails fo r $6.95 and I a MaJihini Army Wife (1908-1911) by Anne the social life of Honolulu in the early quarter of the Ka Wa 0 Kamehameha for $3.95. Goodwin Winslow (edit ed by her daughter, M. 20th century, but the trials, tribulations and de- Kapiolani Community College's THE FOLK Winslow C hapman) . lights of an army wife stationed in the Pacific. Mrs. PRESS is a small press devoted to historical re- I Ka Wa 0 Kamehameha (In the Time of Winslow's letters describe parties at the homes of prints and original folklore material. The printing, Kamehameha) is a collection of five historical Queen Liliuokalani and Governor Archibald Cleg- graphics and typesetting for the publications were essays by the distinguished Hawaiian historian horn, details of a temporary life in the newly built done by students or volunteer senior citizens. Samuel M. Kamakau, author of the authori- Moana Hotel, her fear while climbing Diamond THE FOLK PRESS invites authors to submit let- tative Ruling Chiefs of Hawa ii. Hawaiian cultural Head at Fort Ruger and an interisland voyage to ters, journals, diaries, oral interviews or other pri- specialist Malcolm Naea Chun has selected the the island of Hawaii. Her observations are witty, in- mary materials that may be of im portance to the five essays from Hawaiian language newspapers of sightful and sentimental as the ma/ihini or new- story of Hawaii's past. Contact Glen Grant at 734- the 19th century and presents them in both comer encounters the multi-r acial society of 9211. the original Hawaiian language as well as English for the first time to modern readers. The essays give important information on genealogy, the early Composer Martin Shares Lyrics of method of giving tribute to the kings, life qt Ka'uiki, Maui and the legends of Waipi'o Valley, Hawaii. Some of the essays also contain original "All Hawai'i Stand Together"

Queen Emma Honored (Editor's note: Following the Ho'olokahi stadi- Shortly thereafter my friend and musical asso- um event in January, a reader of Ka Wai Ola 0 ciate , who had been concerned about poli- By Koke'e Event OHA wrote in requesting the words for asong that tical struggles to restore Hawaiian rights, asked ifI was sung several times that evening. The song was might write a song that would inspire the Hawaiian "All Hawai'i Stand Together ," written by Liko Mar- people. A few hours later, "All Hawai'i Stand To- Queen Emma's adventurous ascent of Mt. tin, singer/ songwriter/ activist. Upon requesting gether" was born. Later that evening, Don and I Wai'ale'ale with an entourage of over 100 in 1871 permission to print the lyrics from the author he of- sat together and sang together. will be commemorated in a special pre-Aloha fered to share this short story on how he came to In the weeks that followed while in the office of Week event at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in create this simple, yet moving song:) the Hawaiian Coalition of Native Claims, under the Koke'e on Sunday, October 9, 1988. directorship of Kawaipuna Prejean, I met kupuna The Koke'e Museum, in cooperation with the By Liko Martin Pilahi Paki. After an exchange of greetings auntie Kaua'i Aloha Week Committee and Ka Imi While residing in Honolulu during the mid 70's, Pilahi offered to translate the song into Hawaiian. aauao 0 Hawaii Nei, is sponsoring the festive at the height of the Aloha aina movement and the A few days later, "Hawai'i Loa Ku-Like Kakou," event, which will feature an appearance by the first series of major struggles to stop the desecra- came to be. Kaua'i Aloha Week Royal Court, as well as hula re- tion of Kaho'olawe, I decided on returning to the Then in January of 1976, upon the grounds of 10- flecting on Queen Emma and the Koke'e-Waimea Pu'u Honua 0 Ho'onaunau (City of Refuge) in lani Palace, with the blessing of the Reverend ahupua'a. South Kona, Hawaii. A few weeks earlier a Abraham Akaka, in commemoration of our late Various Kaua'i halau as well as visiting halau cherished kupuna had passed on, and the longing Queen Liliuokalani, the illegal coup d'etat of 1893 have been invited to present traditional or newly to sit by the old heiau where the bones of our an- by American annexationists, and the restoring of created mele or oli about Queen Emma. Hawaiian cestors lay, and listen to the coconut trees chatter- an independent Hawaiian Nation, "Hawai'i Loa societies, including the Queen Emma Hawaiian ing in the gentle breezes, became a haunting Ku-Like Kakou-All Hawai'i Stand Together" was Civic Club in Honolulu, have been invited to memory. first publicly performed. attend. Roselle KeliV10nipua Bailey, who is a member of the Museum's board of trustees as well as a res- "HawaII-Loa, Ku-Li-Ke Ka-Kou" pected kumu hula, is assisting in the creation of the (All Hawaii Stand Together) event, which has been christened "Eo E Emalani 1. Nau e maokou rna ka honua Wai pi-pi-i, o'wa-wa uli-uli 0 Waipio e Alaka'i." . .,,0:" " %: For information, contact either Mrs. Bailey (335- (As I've traveled from place to plaee) , (Upon Waiplo's' valley floor the ancient 3628) or museum executive director Marsha I-wa-Iea, ma-Ii-hini no battles rage) (Some familiar and some are strange) Na puu-pa-noa 0 Ka-ho'o-lawe ke awa 0 , Erickson (335-9975). Erickson says "It is the muse- WclW @A"fWi um's hope that this event will afford us all the op- Lo-he maokou na leo oli Kahana 'n ", portunity to reflect upon and honor one of (To hear the ancient chantings of our (FroPl· the barrel slopes;lOfKaho'olawe' Hawaii's great 'ali'i . ..who cherished Kaua'i deeply home) in her heart." Na teo mo'o-Ieto pana (KS, one kam OnO&'I, wano-hano 0 Hana- . (As I've listened to the stories) i ei £} . Ike maka makou ika nani ' . (We shall claim our lands from the (My eyes have seen the glory) Barking Sands to ttle valteysbf Hanalei) Spooky Stories Haunt E ha-mau-loa, ko leo a-Ioha aina, (So let us raise our voice in song to save A Mission Halloween 3. MI a-Ioko 0 our land) eo 'f (From the fiery>r)it <>f Tutu.. Pele, I heafw Return to the Honolulu of 1831 this month Chorus: through the living history and storytelling my . caU) i¥" Hawaii-loa, Ku-li-ke kakou Leo alo-ha a-na kupuna, me tutu rna programs of the Mission Houses Museum. In ad- (All Hawaii stand together) dition to their regular weekday tours, and "living (Old Tutu K.ane and Mauna Kea, send Ku-pa'a me ka lokahi e their love to all) ; history" Saturday morning programs, these (It is now and forever) special events are scheduled: E Ka-ma-kua-mau-loa e, ko leo, Ha-Ie-a- Ku-ka-Ia me ka wi-wo-ole ka-Ia On Saturday, October 22, join a re-enactment of (To raise our voices, hold your banners (To stand as one beneath the sun, the Mothers' Maternal Association meeting at the high) blessings from Haleakala Sandwich Islands Mission as concerned mothers Oni-pa'a ka-kou, oni-pa'a ka'kou Pa-ne mai ko leo a-Ioha aina in the village of Honolulu demonstrate their love (We shall stand as a nation) (For our sweet Ka'ala and Waialeale) for the destitute by sewing them clothing and A la-na-ki-la, na kini e Hawaii-loa, K.u-Ii-ke ka-kou bedding. Sewing circle commences promptly at 1 (Guide the destiny of our generations) (Where the greatest waters fall) p.m. E ola, e ola, e ola, na kini e October 29 brings out tales of "True Hauntings (Sing and praise the glory of our land) of New England," with ghost stories of the witches Original English wor.ps apd music by Liko Maqjnt,/ of Salem, the rapping ghost Fox Sisters, to cur- 2. I loko na hale a po-ha-ku Hawaiian Translation by Pilahi Paki ' rent-day haunted houses. A Halloween special (Within stone walls and cities of r:efuge) feature will be photographs taken of "ghosts." . A'o ia na hana hie-hie ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©1976 For hours and ticket information, call 531-0481. (We learn the sacred ways) Printed with perfuissiort '

7 ? .- == Okakopa (October) 1988 RU Wm 0 Ofjf\ . 'Ao'ao Umikumalima (Page .15; Wai'anae Food Fair A Feast Of Healthy Ea.ting Tips Wai'anae coast organizations, with the The Food Service Program of the Leeward Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Community College will give out free healthy pupu and these community groups: Hoa 'Aina 0 (WCCHC) this month will present a free commun· samples and LCC counselors will be on hand to Makaha, the 'Opelu Project, the Leeward Coaster, ity foo d fair , "E 'Ai Maika'i," on Saturday, October talk to you about food industry careers and the Wai'anae·Nanakuli Transition Center, 15 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Pokai Bay beach park. training programs. Wai'anae University Extension Homemakers The purpose of this educational family event is The Nutrition Department of WCCHC will Club, Hale Ola, E Ola Mau, the State Department to share information on healthy ways to eat in a show exhibits on nutrition counseling and offer of Health, the Wai'anae Adolescent Health Net· modern world where it is often difficult to eat pro· free recipes for mothers and infants and persons work and Wai'anae Homestead Association. perly. with diabetes. At the fair, each of the groups will share their Representatives from the Moloka'i Diet study mana'o about food and what makes it easier to eat will be visiting to share the positive health effects of well. There will be food booths on taro and aqua· the ancient Hawaiian diet. Elementary school chil· RE-ELECT APO culture, gardening, limu and ocean foods, dren of the Wai'anae coast will join in a poster con· MARGARET Hawaiian herbs, medicines, plants and ancient test to share their ideas on "E 'Ai Maika'i: "Eat Board of Education at Large eating implements. There will also be produce, Well!" fresh fish , as well as games and entertainment. E 'Ai Maikai'i is organized and sponsored by the Lives of Early Women Lawyers of Hawai'i Focus of Planned Book A group of writers sponsored by the Hawai'i Yuen Maul, Patsy Takemoto Mink, Almeda Women Lawyers, the Foundation for Women's Hitchcock Moore, Lily Miyamoto Okamoto, Mary History and the University of Hawai'i Biographical Helen Stevens Pitts, Margaret Scott Tekli and Research Center, are writing a book about the Betty Vitousek. lives of early women lawyers of Hawai'i. Anyone who knew the less famous women on In this regard, the William S. Richardson School this list is urged to contact Matsuda at 948·6553 or of Law and the project's editor and coordinator, Arinaga at 531AI71. They may also be reached at Mari Matsuda and Esther Arinaga, respectively, the William S. Richardson School of Law, 2515 Margaret and Peter Apo are seeking the public's help in providing Dole St., Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822. memorabilia, photographs and anecdotes about these early women lawyers. "Uke many women, the lives of some of our "Hawaiian studies and languages Letters, court documents and ephemera, as well subjects have become obscure. In a big·small town will guarantee the'perpetuation of as ordinary stories, are welcomed by the writers li ke Honolulu, however, we believe there must be native Hawaiian culture" someone, somewhere who knows something preparing a book of biographies of these pre· - Mahalo a nui loa Statehood women lawyers: about our subjects," Matsuda declared. Marguerite Ashford, Rose August, Harriet "There may even be, lying in a box in someone's Bouslog, Carrick Buck, Sau Ung Loo Chan, Jean closet, letters and photos never before shared with Paid for by Friends of Margaret Apo Vaughn Gilbert, Betty Barrett Gillette, Alana a historian. Your help may lead to newsworthy 84·930 Lahaina Street, Waianae, Hawaii 96792 Wong Lau, Rhoda Lewis, Ruth Loomis, Marybeth moments of discovery," she concludes. Elect Abe"Chief" AIDNA RETIRED MAUl POLICE CHIEF For OHA At-Large Seat Lifetime ofService "

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n 'Ao'ao Umikumaono (Page 16) Okakopa (October) 1988 ...... :::::::::;:::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::;:: :;:::;:::::;:::::::::::::::;::::;:;: .. :.: ...: . .... Library Workshops At Bishop Museum Library invites librarians, teachers and researchers to attend a workshop to Editor: slaying of 19 independence-minded Kanakys on get acquainted with its collections. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the island of Ouve is still on the minds of many; the Bishop Museum Library, founded in 1889, is one responsible for the publishing of Ka Wai Ola 0 American government whose nuclear policy of of the oldest libraries in Hawai'i, and is a major Oha. I was very surprised to discover your edi- non-disclosure, may keep the nuclear arms out of American library devoted entirely to the study of tions existed. The issues I received dated back to sight but certainly not out of mind. Hawai'i and the Pacific. Its collections include November 1987. Many are aware of the potential for nuclear ac- books, journals, manuscripts, maps and aerial Every article that I read was most interesting, cidents or the worst-case scenario of being first photographs. Among these are monarchy diaries educational, informative and complete. strike victims of a nuclear holocaust. Untold and related materials, family papers, early field OHA has certainly come a long ways since the damage is presently being caused by military records of Museum scientists, translations from organization began back in the early 1980's. OHA bombs and reoccurring fires in Makua Valley on Hawaiian language newspapers, and some of the has prospered very well over the years and has O'ahu. The special privileges allowing the destruc- earliest known maps of the islands. The Library is a proven successful, keeping in touch with the peo- tive military misuse of Kahoolawe, Pohakuloa and primary and invaluable resource for all those ple of Hawaii. other sites as well as the lands unfairly usurped concerned with the cultural heritage of Hawai'i. The many articles that I have read and shared without compensation as in Lualualei in Nanakuli • At the one-day workshop, you will learn: have given me restoration and love for my people and Mookapu in Kaneohe, must be reclaimed. what the Library's resources consist of; and I am very proud of my heritage. Inspite of the aforementioned, with positive ad- • how the Library works; All of you have shared your enthusiasm, interest justments, the colonial powers may still prove cap- how you can help your students and library and hard work to put this paper together. Con- able of being good friends. We know they certainl y patrons; and tinue the good work and I look forward to reading make bad masters. • what resources are useful in the study of many more of your issues. Unfettered Independence IS a sovereign model the monarchy period as required in the Ha- Mahalo Nui Loa, applicable now with an assurance for an indi- waiian Studies curriculum. Kalani and Carolyn Seibold genous future. It's the most reasonable and equi t- There is no charge for these Saturday Paradise, Texas able way to fashion relief from the multitude of workshops: October 22, November 5, December Editor: social and economic maladies and repression fo l- 10, January 21 , February 4, March 4. All work- State and federal bureaucrats and editors of the lowing the armed U.S. invasion of 'Aina Aloha, shops meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. corporate press continuously sidestep or worse Hawaii on January 17, 1893. All sessions will offer the same services and in- deliberately avoid the repeated calls for unfet- Kawaipuna Prejean formation. Space is limited to 20 participants per tered independence for Hawaii's indigenous peo- Honolulu, Hawaii session. Reservations must be made in advance by ple. Examples were demonstrated at the Native Aloha e Editor: calling Clara Furubayashi at 848-4147. Hawaiian Rights Conference Aug. 5-7, Senator The Center for Hawaiian Studies at the Univer- Inouye's restitution, reparation hearings Aug. 26, sity of Hawai'i at Manoa is implementing a program and the most recent Civil Righ ts hearing Sept. 6th. for the on-going video documentation of kupuna Volunteers Sought The lamentable failure of every single so-called throughout the islands. For Cancer Project trust on behalf of indigenous people of these IS- We are soliciting the names of kupuna posses- lands, illustrates why sovereignty and self-govern- sing knowledge of Hawaiian language, culture, The Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i is look- ment is so critical for our spiritual, cultural, phy- arts, politics or other specialized topics. ing for volunteers to help develop and pre-test sical, mental wellbeing and survival. Please contact the Center for Hawaiian studies questionnaires for their new studies. President Reagan, largely responsible for Ameri- at 948-6825 if you are aware of kupuna whose life Focus of the studies is diet and how the kinds of ca's multi-trillion dollar tail spin and humongous histories should be recorded, or send your sug- foods people eat may affect their health. Volun- deficit, is the same person who literally stacked the gestions to us at: Center for Hawaiian Studies, teers are needed to act as respondents to make 1983 Native Hawaiian Study Commission. He pit- University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1890 East-West sure the questions are well written and under- ted six mainland bureaucrats against three Hawai- Rd ., Moore 428, Honolulu, HI 96822. stood. ian individuals who were demographically Me ka 'onipa'a, Volunteers will be interviewed once only for a swamped in every vote; resulting in a bias, racist few hours at their convenience. Call 548-8424 for majority opinion . Reagan's federal policy or the Kekuni Blaisdell, more information. lack of, has been liken to a undeclared economic Acting Interim Director war. The more restrictive and su bdued style of sov- ereignty, the "s" word finally out of the bureau- Ocean-voyaging Canoes Create crats' closet, yet still discussed in hushed tones behind governmental doors, is the nation-to- nation version. Certainly a viable model and the Pan-Pacific Cultural Exchange most palatable to the late-arriving governments, a sure way estimated by some to keep the people The voyage of Hokule'a has inspired other important aspect of their dreams. Brightwell hopes powerless. Pacific peoples to reconsider their own ocean that Native Hawaiian canoe builders and students We are well aware of the two most repressive voyaging traditions and skills. A carver in Aote- will be able to go to Aotearoa next year to help with colonial powers left in the Pacific: the French, who aroa (New Zealand) and one in Washington State the building of their Maori canoe, as well as to above the protestations of global neighbors have come together to help revive their own tra- share Hawaiian building and canoeing techniques continue testing atomic bombs in territories his- ditions as well as to share them with each other. with his people. When in Hawaii he was hosted by torically inhabited by Tahitian ohana - the recent Matahi Whakataka Brightwell of the Ngati the Kailua Canoe Club and sought to meet skilled Porou tribe of Bisborne, New Zealand came with Native Hawaiians who may be interested in going his canoe club to participate in the World Sprints to New Zealand to help. Both carvers agree that, Policy on Letters in Honolulu in August at Ke'ehi Lagoon. Here he "We are trying to generate a new feeling in our met again with Klallam Indian Joseph Waterhouse young people-something from their own Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA welcomes letters on of the Salish Nation. identity." any topic of general interest and meeting Brightwell is known in the Pacific as the carver of They have also noted several similarities standards of reasonable taste. All letters the Hawaiki Nui canoe which accompanied the between their two peoples, such as the use of must be signed legibly with the writer's Hokule'a to New Zealand. This Maori double- single-hulled canoes, the colors and designs used correct signature :and include address and hulled canoe was built in Tahiti and sailed behind in their carvings and the sense that they live at the telephone number for verification. Pen the Hokule'a, even surmounting a harsh storm extremes of the Pacific island peoples-north and names are not allowed. along the way. south. Letters should be on a single subject and Together they are working on a project to build By getting Native Hawaiians involved in this no longer than 200 words. We reserve the an oceangoing canoe in Washingt"on State to sail to dream they hope to bring a bit closer together right to trim letters of any length but care will Hawai'i. The canoe is to be called "Tubahey- three indigenous Pacific peoples. be taken to preserve the writer's point. deqwal" which in Salish means "to once again This project may well serve the interest of Letters are limited to one per writer per know each other." Joseph Waterhouse and sup- Native Hawaiians living in the Northwest of Cana- month. porters have formed the North Pacific Voyaging da and the United States as well a·s those living All letters should be typed-double- or Society to assist in the planning and fund raising of here with ties to New Zealand. triple-spaced-and addressed to: this project. The 85-foot "Tubaheydeqwal" and a Anyone interested in "Tubaheydeqwal" and its Editor, Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, 1600 Kapi'o- Maori counterpart, "Te Rina" will cost an planned voyage of 3,400 miles from Washington to lani Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawai'i estimated $3 million to complete. It is anticipated Hawai'i should contact Joseph Waterhouse, c/ o 96814. that this project will come to pass by 1990-91. The North Pacific Voyaging Society, P.O. Box However, the canoe building is only one 395, Suquamish, Washington 98502.

cas GP r= · " Okakopa 1"988 e-elect ayor Fasi, the st mayor

Honolulu ever had!,

When Mayor Fasi was re-elected in 1984, he promised to get Honolulu moving again. In only four years the Mayor's team AF.FORDABLE HOUSING renovated Waikiki and Chinatown, improved the zoo, built the Mayor Fasi got over 4,047 affordable homes built or first of five city child care centers, restored our parks and underway. Projects like West Loch Estates and beaches, built homes for the homeless, successfully Pauahi Towers made the dream of owning a high- fought the graffiti problem, and got affordable quality affordable home possible for hundreds of our housing and rapid transit back on track. "gap group" families who were priced out of the Mayor Fasi IS getting the job done! market. The Mayor's team will continue to meet the demands for affordable housing for a" of Honolulu's people.

TRAFFIC & RAPID TRANSIT The Mayor got our rapid transit system, the only real solution to Honolulu's growing traffic problems, back on track. Although the problem is largely on 8tate- controlled highways, the Mayor's team helped by starting the Park & Ride programs, expanding Mayor Fasi's bus services, and installing a computer control system for traffic lights.

QUALITY OF LIFE The Mayor has helped to increase employment and balanced, responsible growth in our communities. His strong support of our Police has resulted in Hon- olulu having the second lowest crime rate of 20 cities between 50,000 and 100,000 in population. The tireless efforts of his team at City Ha" have made Honolulu a more beautiful place to live. Mayor Fasi cares about Honolulu and its people, and it shows. Re-elect Mayor

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Some Inevitable Taxes Hawaiian Births Although we often less to a high of 57.75 percent on gifts greater than In the August issue of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA hear advice on how we $10 million. this column talked about Hawaiian marriages. As can reduce the amount In 1976, the estate and gift tax schedules were many married couples go on to start a family , this of income taxes we combined and rates were set at 18 percent on column too is moving on to talk about Hawaiian have to pay to the fed- 'transfers of less than $10,000 and 70 percent of any births. erai and state govern- transfers greater than $5 million. While this sche- The 1986 Department of Health Statistical ment, we often over- dule sounds worse than what it replaced, it should Report says there were 5,676 Hawaiian babies look one tax that we all be noted that along with this new rate schedule born in 1986. Just over half of them, 2,939, were may have to pay_ came a tax credit such that the first $175,000 of an boys, while the girls numbered 2,733. Nearly all This tax is the one estate would be exempt from the tax. Thus, the these babies were born in hospitals (99.2 percent), imposed on the prop- philosophy of imposing the tax largely on substan- and 90.1 percent of Hawaiian babies were de- erty we leave behind tial amounts of wealth continued. livered by a doctor. A few babies were delivered at after we die _While we don't like to think about the The Economic Tax Reform Act of 1981, better birthing centers or small clinics and 33 were born inevitable passing, estate taxes are something that known as ERT A, completely revamped the federal at home. must be dealt with, like it or not. estate tax. One of the biggest changes was to There were 4,181 Hawaiian mothers who gave . While situations and circumstances differ, let's exempt any and all transfers between spouses birth in 1986 and 3,315 Hawaiian men who became look at the federal and state death taxes and learn from the estate tax. Thus, property transferred to fathers. As shown in Figure 1, a third of Hawaiian a little bit about them_ a surviving spouse escapes the estate tax. Further, babies, 1,824, had both a Hawaiian mother and father. For the rest, only one parent was Hawaiian. For many years, the State of Hawaii had both an a substantial tax credit was phased in over a period In Figure 1 you can see that for 15.3 percent of Ha- inheritance and an estate tax. The difference of years such that estates of persons dying after waiian babies, one parent is Caucasian, while between the two is that the inheritance tax was 1987 will escape the tax if the value of the estate is less than $600,000. almost as many Hawaiian babies have a Filipino imposed on the beneficia ry or the person who mom or dad. There were 599 (10.6 percent) Ha- received a gift of property from the estate of the Before anyone runs out and plans to transfer waiian babies with a Japanese parent. The re- deceased. On the other hand, an estate tax was their assets or estate to their spouse upon death, maining 27.8 percent of Hawaiian babies had one imposed on the entire estate of the deceased. there are some pitfalls that should be avoided. For example, it might seem all right to do that at the parent from another ethnic group, such as In fact, Hawaii had a form of inheritance tax as time of death, but what happens when the surviv- Chinese, Portuguese, or Puerto Rican. The eth- far back as 1892 although an inheritance tax law ing spouse passes away? nicity of parents is taken from the birth certificates was not formally adopted until 1905. The first tax Should the estate at the time of death of the first fill ed out by the parents. exempted members of the immediate family from spouse be worth $400,000 which represents one any inheritance tax while imposing a tax of $5 for half of all the property the couple owned jointly for ETHNI CITY OF PARENTS OF HA WAIIAN BABY every $100 of property fo r other beneficiaries. a total ownership of $800,000, transferring the first The 1905 law continued to recognize the spouse's interest to the surviving spouse would relationship of immediate family members and merely delay the day of doom for the federal estate imposed a 2% tax on any bequest in excess of tax. $1,000 to an immediate family member whil e Under the current tax law, the first spouse's another had to pay a rate of 5 percent on anything estate would be entirely exempt since it is less than in excess of $500. $600,000. If the $400,000 of assets be transferred to Wh ile various changes were made to the the surviving spouse, upon that spouse's death, amounts subject to inheritance taxes, it is signi fi- the estate would be worth a minimum of $800,000 cant to note that in 1931, Hawaii added an estate of which at least $200,000 would be subject to the tax. The estate tax amounted to a recapture on federal estate tax. Of the 4,181 Hawaiian women who gave birth in any difference between the Hawaii inheritance tax If on the other hand, the fi rst spouse gives his 1986, nearly all were between 15 and 40 years of and the credit the federal estate tax allowed for share to his children or grandchildren, the likeli- age, and 63 percent were between 20 and 30 years state death taxes. hood of ever being exposed to the federal estate old. Figure 2 presents more detail on the age of Ha- Basically, the Hawaii death taxes remained the tax would be minimized. The surviving spouse's waiian mothers. For 37 percent of Hawaiians who same until the Congress undertook a massive estate would not-be increased by her spouse's half became parents in 1986, this was their first child. overhaul of this tax. The Economic Recovery Tax and at the minimum would be worth less than the While for many (29 percent), this was the second Act of 1981 updated the federal law in recognition $600,000 exempted by the federal estate tax law. baby, and for 18 percent this was the third. that both inflation and time had made the schedule The surviving spouse may also wish to reduce Families seem to be smaller these days; only 7 of federal exemptions and rates very out-of-date. the size of her estate by giving away part of it over a percent of Hawaiian mothers gave birth to their In 1982 the state legislature looked at the federal period of time. Under the federal law, annual gifts fifth or subsequent child in 1986. law and thought they could merely amend the of $10,000 or less may be made and excluded from ACE OF MOTlIER AT DI RTlI OF DAD)' state inheritance tax and grant parity with the estate and gift taxes. This exclusion applies to federal law. In a year's time they realized that there each gift per recipient. Thus, if the surviving was still a disparity in benefits between the state spouse in the above example had two children and and federal law. four grandchildren, up to $60,000 could be given As a result, the 1983 legislature undertook a per year with no more than $10,000 being given to complete re-write of the state inheritance tax law, each child or grandchild. doing away with the inheritance tax and adopting These numbers are all staggering and you may only an estate tax. The state law now is simply a , not think that the estate t ax could apply to you. matter of calculating what the federal credit This is a very common misconception. allowed for state death taxes and paying that to the Estate planners, lawyers and tax practitioners state tax department. If no federal tax is due, then all suggest that people should sit down and take an FIGURE 2 there is no state estate tax due. account of what they own. Real property, such as It seems from the data that Hawaiian mothers So the real focus on taxes as a result of a death is your home, is a major contributor to the value of are good about prenatal visits to the doctor. Most at the federal level. Since its inception, the federal an estate. Hawaiian mothers start prenatal visits in the estate tax has been designed largely to capture Too often people overlook the real market value second or third month of pregnancy. Only a few great amounts of wealth that pass from one gener- of their house and lot. Or for that matter many waited until the fifth month or later. ation to another. Generally, the rates under the Hawaiians who still retain their ancestral lands or Hawaiian babies as well as every other baby are federal estate tax recognized small transfers of ahupua'a do not recognize the value that may be much more likely to celebrate their first birthday property by imposing lower tax rates with the rates assigned to the property upon the owner's death. these days. The State infant death rate is about 11 graduated so that at the high end, the rates took a That shack at the beach may be just that, a shack, per 1,000 live births. As recently as 1940, infant substantial portion of the transfer. but the value of the property will be assessed as if it death rate for the State was 45 per 1,000 live births. For nearly 40 years prior to 1976, the federal were sold even if you have no thoughts of selling it. Before 1910, the infant death rate was often estate tax rates started from a low of 3 percent of If there is anything you should do when you are greater than 200 per 1,000 live births-a fifth of the the first $5,000 transferred to a high of 77 percent pau reading this column, it should be to take an ac- babies born in the State back then died in their first of any estate greater than $10 million. There was a counting of what property you may leave behind year. separate gift tax rate schedule which was imposed should you pass away. Not only are there legal Nowadays, Hawaiian babies not only start out on gifts made during a person's lifetime and these problems, but in the long run there may be sub- healthier, they live longer lives as we learned in the rates ran from 2.25 percent on gifts of $5,000 or stantial tax consequences. January 1988 Facts and Figures column......

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Mo'olelo 'Ai Pono, Association of Hawaiian Ovic Clubs By H .K. Bruss Keppeler E Ola By Terry Shintani, M.D. :::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::;:::::::;:::::;:::::::::;:::::;:;::::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:::;::::::::::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;: ;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::;:;:;:::::;:;:::::::;:;:::::;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:::::::;:;:;:;:;:::::::::;::::::;::::::;:::;:;:::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;;;:;:::;:;:;;;:;:;:;:::::::::::::::;:::;:::::::;:::::;:;:;:;:::::;:::::;:;:;:::::::::::;:::::::;:::::;:;:;:;: Kepakemapa brought hard work for all Ha- waiian Civic Club members as they prepared and submitted resolutions for introduction at the As- E i1i Maik'ai: Eat Well sociation of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Annual Conven- Imagine tasty food Fair, with a display, and to explain about 'Ka tion. The deadline was September 19, 1988! One that you can eat of to Ho'oke 'Ai" and answer your questions_ club, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, sub your heart's content Bring your whole family and all your friends, and mitted no less than 16 resolutions for considera- without feeling guilty! learn some new ways to eat well! In the long run, tion, covering subjects as diverse as commending Imagine learning how you may help save a friend or a family member's the family and trustees of the Samuel Mills Damon healthy Hawaiian food life, and help preserve the health of the Hawaiian Estate for starting the restoration of the Kameha- really is! Sound too people as well. I hope to see all of you there! meha V Cottage in Moanalua Gardens on O'ahu, good to be true ? To find to supporting a nuclear-free Pacific and world ... out how you can enjoy Other subjects: two resolutions on water eating well, read on. THIS MONTH'S RECIPE: .." resources and a resolution requesting a study on In past articles, this Take one helping of the Moloka'i Diet presentation at why there is a shortage. - column has . tried to the Wai'anae Library meeting room 7-8 p.m_, At the same time, the member clubs labored to impress on everyone that the greatest epidemic October 14. submit proposed amendments to the Associa- that plagues the Hawaiian people today is nutri- Adc! an enjoyable day at the Food Fair "E' Ai tion's Constitution and By-Laws. A complete tion-related disease. In some ways it is worse than Maika,' i" on Saturday, October 15, 1988 from 10 review of these guiding documents has not oc- the plague o( 1804 that is said to have wiped out a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pokai Bay, Wai'anae. curred for many years and the 1987 annual con- half the Hawaiian population at that time. Today, Mi x with family and friends. Enjoy, and 'E 'Ai' vention mandated a "Con-Con" be held this six of the ten leading causes of death of native Ha- Maika'i! year. .. The "Con-Con" is scheduled for Nov- waiians are diet-related. This is important nutrition ember 16-17, 1988 at Keauhou, Kona, Hawai'i, just information that aU Hawaiians should know. But I prior to the regular Annual Association Con- hope you have noticed that this cqlumn is not just Dr. Shintani, Director of Preventive Health (November 18-19) at the same place. about nutrition information but about nutrition Services at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive As though the "Con-Con" and the regular busi- action as well . Health Center is a physician and nutritionist. He is of the Annual Convention are not enough, This month, you and your family and friends can also coordinator of their "Malam a Ola" preventive 1988 will be an election year! Every two years, the enjoy a fun and informative way to make this in- health program. A majority of the patients at the officers and directors of the Association are formation part of your lives. You are invited to a WCCHC are native Hawaiian. elected_ food fair, "E 'Ai Maika'i," (Eat Well) this month on September also was highlighted by the cele- October 15 from 10 a.m_to 2 p.m. at Pokai Bay on bration of the 150th birthday of our beloved the Wai'anae Coast. The fair is free and is spon- Queen Lili'uokalani. sored by the Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive LET'S DO IT! There were activities planned all during the Health Center and various Wai'anae Coast organ- week leading up to the birthday of the Queen, Sep- izations. ' ELECT: tember 2, including a commemorative service at One of the main attractions will be the landmark Kawaiahao Church on Sunday, the decoration of "Moloka'i Diet," Ka Ho'oke 'Ai which Kauka Liiwela Naukana the Queen's statue on Capitol mall each day, an art Kekuni Blaisdell has in this paper and exhibit at the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's which has received some publicity in the local daily Center main office (Mu'olaulani) all week, a recep- papers as well. In this study, native Hawaiian indivi- ZAILAN tion at and cine at Mu'olaulani duals were placed on an ancient Hawaiian diet to OHA Trustee and a poetry reading. see the effect of this diet on their health. The KAUAI - NIIHAU A concert, I ke Ahiahi Po'akolu was held on results showed dramatic reductions of blood cho- Wednesday evening at St. Andrews Cathedral lesterol levels, among other beneficial changes. with Aaron Mahi, Nalani aids, Bill Ka'iwa, Study coordinator Helen O'Connor will talk Haunani Apoliona (H.C.C. of Honolulu), Hau- about the project at a public lecture at the Paid For by Friends of uiwela Naukana Zablan P.O. Box 683, Kilauea, Hawaii 96754 nani Bernardino (H.C.C. of Honolulu), Dorothy Wai'anae Library on Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Gillett (Princess Ka'iulani H.C.C.) on the pro- Randy Naukana Rago - Chairman I Hank Martin - Treasurer The next day she will be at the E 'Ai Maika'i Food gram. Performing too were the Kawaiahao Church Choir and the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Chorale under the direction of Anu- ELECT hea Brown with Enoka Spencer's rumbling bass KERMIT PAKELIKA featured in "Ka Wiliwili Wai" ... The music per- formed was all composed by the Queen and the wonderful vignettes told about each piece BROWN delighted and enlightened all. Born and raised in Honolulu. Graduate of St Louis On September 2,1988, the Queen was honored at a commemorative service held at Mauna 'Ala High School, Montana State University, and another concert, sponsored by the Friends of University of Hawaii. Retired School Teacher 28 'Iolani Palace, was given at the Palace. This years with Deparnnent of Education (12 years in concert featured the · , Molokai, 16 years in Nanakuli). chanters Tony Lenchanko and Kimo A1ama and many of the performers from the earlier 1967 Founder Special Motivation Class concert. 1968 Director of Teacher Training As life can be ...we must share the joyous oc- Project for Model Schools, casions with those of sorrow. On September 10, Nanakuli 1988, our beloved Caesar Paishon III (Nanai- 1969-79 Guidance Teacher kapono H.e.C.) passed from our midst. 1979-80 Vice Principal, Nanakuli High and Someone remarked at Caesar's funeral that he, Intennediate School and our dear departed Auntie Sis Widemann 1981-83 Teacher for Alternative Learning . (H.e.e. of Honolulu), Benson Lee (Pearl Center Harbor H.e.e.) and so many others we still miss 1983-84 Special Studies Teacher . from our members must be setting up that Ha- 1973-83 Principal, Nanakuli Community waiian Civic Club in the sky ... Knowing-who's up School for Adults there, we know they've got one active club! 1984,85,86 Legislative Aide to Sen. James AId Mark your calendars. The Princess Ka'iulani Businessman: Kennit Brown's Driving School Hawaiian Civic Club has announced that the annual commemoration of the birth of our beloved BOARD OF EDUCATION princess will be held on Sunday, October 16, 198B. MAN Services at Kawaiahao Church at 10:30 a.m. and Leeward District OF a commemoration at Mauna 'Ala at 2 p.m. Paid/or by Friends/or Kermit Brown with Association President Jalna Keaia (AIi'i 86-296 Alamihi Street, Waianae, Hawaii 96792 Pauahi H.e.e.) as featured speaker. ACTION. •

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(This column is open to all OHA Trustees as a vehicle for them to Trustees' express their mana'o. Opinions expressed are those of the individual Trustees and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Views OHA Board of Trustees.) :::::::::; Accomplishments as Chairman By Moses K. Keale, Sr. cesses. by OHA staff. Trustee, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau Hawai'i also saw its first Governor of native I had the privilege to be invited by the Governor Hawaiian ancestry as well as the Office of Ha- of Hawaii to attend the birthday celebration of the 'Ano'ai kakou! waiian Affairs requesting matching funds to King of as a representative of the Hawaiian It has been my privi- service all native Hawaiians regardless of blood people in July of this year. In early August OHA lege to serve you as the quantum. Another first was OHA's radio program sponsored a conference on Native Hawaiian Chairman of the Board on KCCN and the subsequent news hotline. Rights, with resource people coming from the U.S_ of Trustees of the OHA's political involvement was shared in by the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs to Office of Hawaiia n Indigenous Peoples International (lPI) Con- discuss Federal legislation and entitlements. Other Affairs. Despite the ference, which OHA hosted in Kona. Currently we speakers came from New Zealand, Tahiti, and recent controversy, as are trying to better organize the group for more Belau to discuss their native experiences, as well a Trustee I still remain assertive action. as several attorneys who assist native Americans firm in my commitment This past year we also saw a few firsts for OHA: to regain their rights in the United States. "Ho'olokahi", a historical accomplishment, called to OHA and to you As you can see, we are at the very hub of the who have placed your to the Hawaiians to stand as one; the signing of "international native network" of the Pacific, and trust in me. Memoranda of Agreement at various develop- reaching out even more at the same time as we are In December of 1986, I was elected by my fellow mental sites that safeguarded many of our historic trying to work for the betterment of conditions for board members as Chairman to lead them through sites as well as the malama of our ancestors bones. our own native people. This month sees the the following two years. Two months short of that Our kupuna held two major historical con- success of the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan ferences, one on La'au Lapa'au and the larger 'Aha term, by a majority vote I was removed from that Fund which will be through OHA. Kupuna: Ku'ikahi Ana Kupuna. The 'opio were post by the Board. When I took the leadership I This pilot project will bring in approximately $3 shared my vision that the Office of Hawaiian not forgotten either as they held the first 'Aha million _ We have accomplished a great deal in my Affairs would move toward becoming the 'Opio Conference. tenure as Chairman with our future goals of "Sov- "pu'uhonua", the center or leading force to unite As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, I have ereignty," "Self-Determination," and "Rest- our Hawaiian people and help them achieve their been in Washington, D.C., twice this year to oration" the mandate for OHA to pursue and fight attend meetings and to testify in congressional goals and dreams. The past 20 months has marked for. I feel a great responsibility to stabilize OHA by hearings on behalf of the Hawaiian people. I also a steady path towards that pu'uhonua. building a strong foundation that must be able to served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors The first step on the path was highlighted as the withstand the pressures-both internal and ex- It of a first-ever federally funded institute on Na tive "Year of the Hawaiian." was a celebration of the ternal-that are sure to come as we become a Hawaiian Culture and Arts, working in coordi- past, the present and more importantly it focused larger and stronger organization. on the celebration of the future. The year gave us nation with the Museum the time to put our house in order to begin and im- and the University of Hawaii. The work is difficult and exhausting at the same plement plans for our people. This included a re- OHA established a Memorandum of Agreement time that it is challenging and exciting. But perhaps organization plan inspired by an outside manage- with Indian tribal governments of British Colum- that is the paradox of being a native in today's ment audit firm. By-laws, policies, procedures and bia in a touching Honolulu ceremony that was world, and it is one that I accept. a master plan were in the works and subsequently attended by our native Hawaiian Governor. Yes, OHA is rapidly approaching that We frequently host members of the Samoan and all were adopted. Our headquarters were moved pu'uhonua. to a new location to provide more work space. The Maori governments in our office, and recently had staff has increased to better serve you and now 20 visitors from the Australian Office of Aboriginal Af- Na kealoha 0 ke akua lani e ala kai ia kakou months later we are beginning to feel the suc- fairs and a Torres Strait islander who was assisted apau e na Hawaii. Lei Hulu Mamo Award Goes to Richard Lyman, Jr. Honored for "Outstanding Contribution to Politics" Teacher. Farmer. Entrepreneur. Politician. Hawaii Board of Supervisors (a precursor to the Trustee. Philanthropist. Humanist. i County Council), served as a senator in the Terri- These are some of the roles that describe the life torial Legislature, and has been a trustee of Kame- of a very rare individual who from his origins in ahameha Schools/ Bishop Estate since 1959." Hilo, Hawaii has come to be known as an out- 1-0 "He has been a mentor and continuing influence standing Hawaiian, one of few who retain a native oS on Island politics, an outstanding model and sup- sense of place, of pono, of Hawaiian ways, and porter for aspiring Hawaiian politicians." whose lifetime of achievement has set an example if: Lyman, 85, has been the recipient of numerous for others. awards and recognitions throughout his carrero He Richard K. Lyman, Jr., called affectionately by was selected as the outstanding Hawaiian business many in the Hawaiian community as "Papa" and professional person two years ago by the Lyman, was the honored recipient of the second Hawaii Business and Professional Association. annual Lei Hulu Mamo Award, presented August Lyman is known for his tireless one-man cam- 5. This award is presented by the Hawaiian Civic paign to spread correct information on Hawaiian Political Action Committee of the Association of place names and history. Under his leadership as Hawaiian Civic Clubs. HAC PAC chairman Fred president of the Kamehameha Schools/ Bishop Es- Cachola, Jr. said the purpose of the award is to tate Board of Trustees, service to Hawaiians has recognize and honor "an outstanding individual of increased. This is evidenced through development Hawaiian ancestry for a lifetime contribution to of Kamehameha Schools community outreach politics in the State of Hawaii." programs and a rejuvenated Hawaiian Studies cur- Nominations were invited from Hawaiian organ- Richard K. Lyman, Jr. riculum, said Cachola, who is Director of Ex- izations, compiled by HAC PAC and reviewed by a tension Edu.cation for the schools. "blue ribbon" panel of judges, including Howard son, Democratic party leader, and Dr. Dan Tuttle, Lyman is also the founder of the private Na Chong, Republican Party leader, Jack Richard- professor and political analyst. Poki'i scholarship program for Hawaiian scholars. Over 200 persons were on hand at the award Cachola added that early in his career, Lyman banquet at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, represent- was a pioneer in farming in lava lands, turning He waiwai nui ka lokahi. ing civic clubs, political parties and Hawaiian adversity into opportunity by converting areas of Unity is a precious possession.-. organizations. The lei hulu mamo, said Cachola, Kapoho and Pahoa into papaya and Puna orange was selected by HAC PAC for the award as a farms . He also showed that it was possible to build symbol of outstanding achievement, due to its a golf course over lava fields, previously consi- association with alii, and the difficulty in as- dered wasteland. sembling mamo garments for ranking chiefs and Lyman's lei hulu mamo award will be on display He hanai ali'i, he 'ai ahupua'a. chiefesses. this month at . the office of Kamehameha The rearing of a chief is the ruling of an Cachola said "Mr. Lyman is a well-deserving Schools/Bishop Estate in Kawaiahao Plaza, in a ahupua'a.-Mary Kawena Pukui. individual. He was a member of the County of handsome koa wood case. Okakopa (October) 1988 'Ao'a'O Iwakaluakumakahi (Page 21)

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By Rocky Ka'iouliokahihikolo 'Ehu Jensen ©

Treasures There's a local song that goes, ce . . .we are the by which civilizations are measured. And, very first feather cape to be made on Maui.She simple folk ." And, with this very presuggestive yet. . .what they did do with that precious little was gave it as a wedding gift to her husband-to-be High concept in mind, do you' ever wonder who our extraordinary. Unfortunately, time and man have Chief Kakalanileo. Another woman, Lu'ukia, is ancient professionals were and what they con- not dealt fairly or kindly with our native wonders. If credited with the design of the five -ply pa'u and the tributed to our Kanaka society? Or, better yet. . .if we but use our intellectual resources, we can recall intricate layout of prints. those accomplishments that recognize our contri- we had professionals at all? Unfortunately, too Did you ever wonder who designed the helmets? butions towards the world's evolution. much of the modern imagery concerning our Who carved the thousands of statues? Who cul- Now, let me see .. .artisans under 16th century people displays them as lounging, indolent and not tivated the 74 varieties of bananas? To Kalai- high chief Pi'ilani were responsible for the too involved-and if involved, it's usually at some ha'ohi'a we give the title of surveyor, for it was he awesome complex called Pi'ilanihale in Hana, romantic mundane chore. Not that there is any- who measured the island of Maui, cutting it into where the use of natural stone gives a new thing wrong with mundane chores, we are all ob- districts whose boundaries have lasted to this day. meaning to Frank Lloyd Wright's concept of eco- ligated to do them . .. but to quote another song, Of the hundreds of structures linked to the ce .. .is that all there is?" logical architecture. To Pi 'ilani's son Kiha, we obscure and inconspicuous menehune we at least attribute the completion of the mighty Ala Loa, a All of us can name, at least, a few creative people can identify several outstanding works: the paved highway that circled the island of Maui. On from the Western and Eastern civilizations. Can Alakoko Fishpond and ce Menehune Ditch", cor- Hawai'i, the famed architect from Kaua'i, Kapou- we do the same with ours? Do we even view our rectly known as Kiki-a-Ola, designed and super- culture in that same light? We should! We' didn't kahi, designed the temple of Pu'u Kohola. And on vised by Pi, under the auspices of High Chief Ola. just have faceless warriors, fisherman, planters, Maui, Kaleopu'upu'u, designed that of Kaluli . But This marvel in engineering involved turning the canoe makers and hula dancers. And being that who, under the patronage of 9th century Nana- course of the Waimea river and directing the flow ethnic arts and crafts are purely relegated to the maoko, created the mystical configuration of of water around the corner of a mountain. status of folk art, usually a by-product of a control- O'ahu's Kukaniloko? And wasn't it again on O'ahu ling government, it becomes difficult to see beyond that chief Keanu cut a navigable channel through To Kapo and Laka we attribute the choreo- that imposed visualization, let alone strive to the ancient Pearl lochs? graphy of the dance. And to Ka'ehu from Kaua'i evolve to a more sophisticated point of view. With What about Ku'ulakai, the great aquaculturist we attribute the composition of Hawai'i's haunting the limited education made available to us over the who influenced the building of fishponds and in- music. Yet who designed the many melodic and past 150 years, how can we possibly understand troduced innovative methods of harvesting the rhythmic instruments? Of the bards, there were that we ce ...the simple folk" had anything else? bounties of the ocean? Not to forget his son 'Ai'ai many: Keaulumoku, composer of the poem Well, let me state it here and now, we did and who kept his memory alive by perpetuating his ce Hau-i-ka-Iani" ... Ululani, Lunalilo, Palea, do! Firstly, you must absorb the reality of where knowledge, spreading the aquaculture system Malo and Kuluwaimaka just to name a few . the kanaka maoli settled. Specks of rocks in a vast, throughout the island chain. The list goes on . . .we bemoan the fact that we , endless ocean. Oh yes, breathtaking valleys, pris- Also, who cut the notches in the Pali? On a as a nation or tribe of people have lost much . .. but tine countrysides, crystalline waters, intense con- much smaller scale, who designed the graceful lei think. .. we are still blessed with an abundance of trasts of colors that hurt the eyes ...but outside a niho palaoa and the many abstract patterns information that merely awaits the probing mind of few natural resources, there really was precious displayed on our gorgeous capes? Of course, to the ceseeker." Go look, it's there! Mai ka po mai li ttle to create those visually monumental legacies Kanikania'ula is attributed the creation of the oia'i'o! Before time there was truth!

Join Us and Congressman Daniel Akaka in supporting BOB UNDSEY for OHA Trustee, Island of Hawai'i

Donna Aana-Nakahara Henry Cho, Jr. Uly Haanio Kong Denise Murphy Carolyn Abad Tomi Chong Tony Ladesma Eli Nahulu Alan Abad Noa Chong Rachael Ladesma linda Nahulu Bonnie Abe Dave Chun Joseph W. Lapilio, III Albert Nahulu Thomas Ai Mike Chun Joseph W. Lapilio, Jr. Thomas Nahulu William Aiona Dennis Dean Wally Lau Genevieve Nahulu John Aipolani Yolanda Dean Delsa Undsey Bertelmann Alberta Nathaniel Maitland Akau Mervin Dudoit, Jr. Keola lindsey Harriet Dana Andrew Akau Doug Farias Lori Undsey Marie Olsen Thomas K. Akana Lilinoe Farias Nancy Undsey Leonard Olsen Paul Akana Katherine Farm Ben Undsey Buster Padilla Pancho Alcon Gordon Farm Nelson Undsey Henry Pelekai Juan Alcon Dawn Farm-Ramsey Louette Lindsey M. Spinney Penrose Collette Anderson Rockne Freitas Imiola Lindsey Gordon Piianaia Gloria Andrade Shevon Garnett Lono Lindsey Alfred Rabarra Lorna Ariola Mary Spinney Green Maluhia lindsey Bob Ramsey Elizabeth Arquette Wattie Kaono Green Kathy Undsey Tony Ramos Erwin Arquette Suzanna K. Green Sweetie Osorio Lindsey Kauila Reyes Betsy Astromono Herman Gomes Undell Undsey Natalie Reyno Mary Beck Avant Freda Gomes Lokelani Lindsey Walter Ritte, Jr. Rachel Barboza Shirley Haanio Juliet N. Lindsey Loretta Ritte Howard Benham Neil Hannahs Tommy Undsey Charles Rose Gussie Bento Mariane Hannahs Mary Undsey Edward Rosehill Lan i Berg Kimo Helenehi Fred Undsey & Family Tom Rosehill Robert Black Judy Helenehi Darlene Undsey lietta Rosehill Teresa Nakama Bellah Candice Hurley Kimo Undsey Congressman Dan Akaka and OHA Trustee Marsha Bolson Alec Kalua Paula Lindsey Napua Sanborn candidate Bob Lindsey. Wright Bowman, Jr. Craig Kamahele Marie Undsey Bill Sanborn Lucille Brown Clem Kaniho Richard Undsey Agnes Akau Schuckert Jack H. Brown Janice Kaniho Janet Lindsey Dexter Soares Aloha, Kaleinani Brown Anna Kamaka Kapanui Edward Lopes Annie Solomon Elizabeth J. Brown Roland Kaopuiki Moana Lyman BJ Springer Eloise Bruns Sol Kaopuiki Cordy Maclaughlin M. Kamaka Spinney I'm voting for Bob Lindsey for Georgette A. Bruns Julia Kaupu Verlle-Ann Malina-Wright Steven Soares Koco Bungo Moses Keale Richard Marquez Mary Mae Stanton OHA Trustee from the Island of Kanoe Burns Reggie Keaunui Clarence Mills Isabel Stanton Hawai'i. Please join me and Kahikina Burns John Kekauoha Momi Mauhill Emma Taketa Kekoa Burns May Kekauoha Sandra Mauhili Mary Mitchell Tarpley support Bob on November 8, Paul Burns John Keolanui Katherine Maunakea Tina Waipa Marion Keliikipi Bush Leann Kendrick Kim McCarty Jeanette Warlick 1988. Fred Cachola Nancy Kerr Gilbert Mills Sam Whitehead Nani Camacho Mary Kimball Mokihana Momoa Diane Whitney Beatrice Canario Ron Kimball Maile Moniz Noelani Whittington Mahalo, Anna Cariaga Louise Kong Ivan Moriwaki Julie Williams Adeline Carpio Clarence Kong Sean Murphy George Yokoyama '

Daniel Akaka Paid for by Ohana & Friends for LINDSEY, P.O. Box 1063,Kamuela, HI 96743,885-2710; 325-6111 u.s. Congressman Aunty Mary Green, Chairperson; Rockne Freitas, Ron Kimball, Lokelani Lindsey, Eli Nahulu, Coordinators.

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Views By Patrick Ching :::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::; Artist/ Environmentalist The TruUt Will Prevail! By Moanikeala Akaka Luncheons with Hawaiians service organizations Vanishing Wetlands . Trustee, Hawaii and community groups were held to discuss OHA's Master Plan and offer OHA's assistance to Moses Keale was work with these groups (since we all serve Ha- "The sun's first rays creep over the east side ousted as Chair of waiians) toward a Comprehensive Master Plan to ridge warming the earth and causing a glowing mist OHA on August 30 be- possibly become part of a Ceded Land package to to rise above the placid pond. The still morning air cause he did not follow be taken to the next Legislature. The single defini- rings with the songs of crickets and native birds. OHA's by -l aws as all tion was only one aspect of the Willows luncheons. The glasslike surface of the pond is rippled in Trustees are mandated It is most important to remember that it has places by ducks and coots which cut through the to do. He was censured been OHA's intention since the press conference a water like tiny boats, often with a new brood of by the Board because few months ago when the ex-chair Keale an- chicks in tow . . ." Scenes such as this are be- he and Senior Staff nounced there would be an election plebiscite, that coming increasingly uncommon as are many Ha- Kamaki Kanahele and if our constituents decide to opt for a single defini- waiian scenes that we appreciate so much. Martin Wilson colluded tion it will be understood that there will continue to To many, the importance of preserving Hawaii's to illegally go to the be a preference for the Native Hawaiians of 50 wetlands seems insignificant with the increasing State Attorney General's office without discussion percent quantum or more. For it is understood pressure to develop what some refer to as with fellow trustees, asking opinions using inac- that these Native Hawaiians do suffer the most "wasted, useless" areas of land. In reality, wetland curate premises, receiving answers under mislead- economic, social and health needs and assisting areas are very important to Hawaii not only for ing circumstances and keeping detrimental opin- them must remain a priority. It must also be ecological reasons but for practical reasons as ions hidden from the trustees for a month, until last realized that there will be much, much more re- well. week. To this day (Sept. 15) we eight trustees have sources then those now or ever before available to In the 1970's a number of remaining wetland not been able to obtain a copy of the letter sent our people. At the present 2/ 3 of OHA's operating areas were set aside as national wildlife refuges. In from Keale to the Attorney General July 11, falsely budget goes for staff and offices. Trustees receive Hanalei valley on the island of Kauai, native water- accusing trustees of misusing OHA resources. A no salaries; this is absurd for elected officials that birds nest among the kalo in the shallow, flowing request of this kind is public information that put in many long hours to serve our people, while waters of the wetland lo'i. Here one can see five of should be available, especially to fellow trust- well-paid staff bureaucrats try to control and take the six native waterbird species that live in Hawaii: _ over trustee's responsibility, undermining young the koloa (duck) which resembles a female Although Keale and Administrator Kamaki OHA democracy. mallard; the 'alae ke'oke'o (coot) which is black Kanahele threaten to sue four trustees, it was eight Most important we need those entitlements for with a white bill; the 'alae 'ula (gallinule) which is trustees in June on Maui that voted that OHA re- our constituents who deserve trustees and staff black with yellow legs and a red bill ; the ae'o (stilt) sources be utilized for a plebiscite which is an act that are honest, open, and above-board with each which is black and white with long, pink legs; and of self-determination so that our Hawaiian benefi- other, our the public, and the press. the 'auku'u (black crowned heron) which is the ciaries can determine "who we are," a decision Past chair Keale when first hearing Ad Hoc largest of Hawaii's waterbirds. Of these species the made by others since the overthrow in 1893. Ceded Lands Committee Plans for plebiscite most recent arrival to the islands is probably the Let us not forget, the 50 percent blood quantum stated, "In eight years I've been trustee; this is the 'auku'u as it appears to have evolved the least from stems from Washington, D.C. in the 1920's as part best thing I ever heard of OHA attempting to do!" its ancestral stock. of the Hawaiian Homes Act. Prince Jonah Kuhio in Ex-chair Keale has not been present at one Ad One native waterbird that most residents may Congress at that time encouraged the lowering of Hoc Ceded Lands meeting although he has been not get to see is the Laysan teal. This small duck, blood quantum to 1/32 Hawaiian. asked numerous times by Trustee members to like the koloa, is a descendant of the mallard duck. It should be understood that a plebiscite or re- attend, as we have felt it most important that he The only place this bird can be found in the wild is ferendum will not break blood quantum! The comprehend and fully understand committee on the remote island of Laysan in the northwest mana'o coming from our Hawaiian constituents at proceedings. This Ceded Lands Committee Hawaiian chain where it numbers less than 500 and that time will only give an indication of how they regularly kept the full board apprised of its findings is on the federal list of endangered species. feel. It would be the ljeginning of a process; we and like all committees can only legally make re- must still go to the Legislature and elsewhere in commendations for the full Board to act upon. order to make any change for a single definition. Keale intimated before the vote was taken for But only if that is what na po'e (the people) desire! his ouster that he may be inclined to retract his Lunches at the Willows were pressured upon recent letter of intent to the Attorney General to us by staff; several Trustees (myself included) from sue four trustees, myself, Rod Burgess, Frenchy the Ceded Lands Committee expressed dis- DeSoto, and Clarence Ching. However, a majority comfort about the choice; but staff's will prevailed. of the trustees felt Keale had already been warned (at a special meeting called July 12) that he must not circumvent his fellow trustees. Keale owed us Hawaiian stamps star trustees the respect and consideration of being in colorful new book honest about his questions and intentions. Instead he colluded with staff to hide the Attorney Hawaiian Stamps, An Illustrated History, by General's opinion, thereby breaking by-laws, and Emmett Cahill is a compact and attractive 40-page destroying our trust in his leadership. book that graphically portrays Hawaii's rich Furthermore he told the OHA attorney not to history through the miniature world of stamps. attend meetings of the Board since early July; he Beginning with the first "Missionary" stamps of let expire the OHA attorney's contract-mean- 1851, it recounts the history of each stamp a,.nd its while the other eight Trustees anxiously awaited place in Hawaiian history. In addition to the many legal counsel. stamps of the monarchy, which are largely known The majority of the Board of elected trustees as the "Royal Pictorials," the book also features could not stand such flagrant arrogance, insolence stamps issued by the . and total disregard of process, and have called for Stabilization Work After Hawaii became a territory of 1900, and a full investigation by a trustees' committee. The Begins at Kaniakapupu later a state in 1959, United States postage stamps trustees also welcome an investigation from the of several denominations carried Hawaiian themes Attorney General's office. We want to know why The State Historic Preservation Office has and each of these is depicted and described. Some the Attorney General's opinion never reached our contracted Spencer Mason to begin preservation foreign nations also featured Hawaii on their hands for we were eight client Trustees left in the work on Kaniakapupu, ruins of the Nu'uanu stamps and 11 of these are illustrated and dark with no information or indication of summer palace of Kauikeouli, King Kamehameha explained. pilikia. III. The book points out that Hawaii has the As I see it here's a way out of this sorry situation Mason will work to stabilize the foundations and distinction of being the only state in our union that saving time, legal fees, and most important, con- remaining walls of the coral and mortar structure. once issued its own national stamps before fidence in OHA and the democratic process. The When stabilization is completed, the becoming one of the 50 states. Attorney General has agreed to examine the sit- environmental group, Hawai'i's Thousand Friends Whether you collect stamps or just enjoy them, uation and meet with all parties- this must be will kokua to . clear overgrowth and shrubs that this book is entertaining and informative. Price is done immediately! cover the 3.5 acre site. Long range plans have not $5.95. It may be ordered by mail from Orchid Isle I have full confidence the truth will prevail. yet been made, but some interpretation may be Publishers, Box 807, Volcano, HI 96785. Ua mau ke ea 0 ka aina i ka pono. provided.

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HeMan Some Health Questions Nman Ola by Kekuni Blaisdell, M.D. Nutritive Value of Kalo Ninau: E ke Kauka, 'ekolu (three) weeks of adhering to a traditional trients. as a kanaka I know that pre-haole Hawaiian diet of taro, i'a (fish) and other Lu'au (taro leaf) provides a rich source of taro and poi are the best native foods. vitamins A and C and B2 and calcium. food for us, but I heard Ka pane to your ninau also requires specific PeJa: the combination of poi and lu'au, both taro a haole on the radio say quantitative data comparing taro and poi to laiki products, clearly bests the other non-Hawaiian that rice, bread and (rice), palaoa (bread) and 'ualakahiki (potato), and staple foods in most major essential nutrients. potatoes are "more understanding of some basic principles of modern Of course, other basic mau mea 'ai, such as i'a nutritious." How can nutrition. (fish) furnish abundant amounts of other essential they be more nutritious Ke kino kanaka (the human body) requires food nutrients, such as protein and fat. than kalo? as a source of nutrients, with water and air, for Nolaila, the traditional Hawaiian staple, taro, Pane: Much evi- 'ekolu (three) main body functions: for energy; for ranks well with non-Hawaiian staples, such as laiki, dence supports the view growth and repair; and for regulation of body pro- palaoa and 'ualakahiki, and no single food can be that our traditional staple, taro and its derivative cesses. considered perfect for all persons under all poi is highly nUlritious for us k7maka maoli (Ha- The nutrients in food are chemicals. All of these conditions. waiians). nutrients fall into 'elima (five) main classes: (1) Keia mahina a'e, we will consider some special 'Oia ho'i, with taro as our principal vegetable carbohydrate, (2) protein, (3) fat, (4) minerals and uses of taro and poi, metaphorical and essential, food, over a period of more than 1500 years, we (5) vitamins. More than 40 of these nutrients are but non-chemical aspects of kalo, and, the impor- populated these mid-oceanic islands, later to be caJled "essential" because ke kino kanaka tance of taro production by ka po'e Hawai'i to ka known as Hawai'i, with a nation numbering depends on food as their source. That is, ke kino lahui Hawai'i 800,000 or greater by 1778, when the first kanaka cannot synthesize these chemicals. foreigners arrived in the form of Capt. James A certain amount of these essential nutrients are NEXT ISSUE Cook and his crew. At that time, by all accounts, needed kelIi la" keia la (every day). but the need we were a hardier people than the European varies for each nutrient depending upon con- November 1 visitors, as previously detailed in this column. ditions such as age, gender, physical activity, pre- News and Advertising However, in the ensuing 210 years since 1778, we gnancy and illness. To express these needed have declined in numbers to circa 8,000 piha amounts in readily understood terms, nutrition Deadline: October 15 Hawai'i (pure Hawaiians) and 176,000 hapa experts have devised "recommended daily al- Call Dave Chun at kanaka maoli, with the worst health profile in our lowances" (RDA) for each of these essential nu- Innovation, 943-8599, homeland. trients depending on particular conditions. The reasons for this tragedy are, of course, Like'ole (different) foods provide like'ole for classified and multiple and complex: introduced infections to our nutrients in like'ole amounts. Nutrient amounts in advertising particulars! kupuna who lacked immunity, exploitation with foods can also be influenced by food production, loss of our lands, cultural conflict and despair, processing and preparation. Advertise in neglect, and our own adoption of harmful foreign There is no one perfectly nutritious or "best" Ka Wai ala a aHA ways, such as puhi paka (tobacco), inu loa food for an conditions. The closest ideal food is (alchohol) and ka mea 'ai haole (Western diet). probably mother's waiu (milk) for the newborn Support our Advertisers! Keia high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt haole diet is a kamaiki (baby). Pela, a proper mixture of a few major factor in continuing our shortest life expec- basic foods is needed. Nutritionists call this a IPUS tancy, and greatest rates for ila ma'i pu'uwai (heart "balanced diet." "Gourds," order now for fan For Christmas ornaments. diseases), na ma'i 'a'ai (cancer), stroke, mimi k'O With this background, let us nana (look) at classes; small, medium, Call 422-1166. Ipu Factory, large. Miniatures and dwarfs. (diabetes), koko pi'i (high blood pressure), and Table 1, provided by Professor Nao Wenkam of Box 1236 Alea, HI 96701. kidney failure compared to non-Hawaiians. the University of Hawai'i College of Tropical Agri- Hope for a reversal of this poor health trend for culture. The table compares the percentage of us kanaka maoli was demonstrated in 1987 by ka RDA for some major essential nutrients for adults Ho'ok€' 'Ai (the Moloka'i.piet Study), as recently in usual servings of taro, as poi, taro corm, lu'au described in He Mau Ninau Ola. In that study, (taro leaf); and laiki, palaoa and 'ualakahiki. Advertising Rates 'umi (ten) Moloka'i po'e ho'okTI'ono'ono (home- Please note that poi is a better source of Just $9.50 per column inch plus .38 tax. steaders) at high risk for heart attack because of calories, vitamins C and B and iron than laiki. Poi (approx. 1 in. long x 1 Y2 in. Wide). elevated blood cholesterol and triglyceride values, also compares favorably to palaoa and 'ualakahiki Up to 24 words per inch! showed a drop in these blood lipid levels after To qualify for this low, low classified rate, we for most, but not all, of the considered essential nu- must request that ads not include artwork or other special layout requirements. To place an ad with us, call 943-8599, or use the convenient form below. All ads must be prepaid. Table 1. UTRI I E VALU E OF TARO, RICE, BREAD AND POTATO EXPRESSED AS PERCENTAGE OF RECOMMENDED DAI LY ALLOWANCES (RDA) OF EIGHT ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS FOR HEALTHY ADULTS.* r------i Food Staple Measure Weight Kilo- Pro- Vit Vit Vit Vit Ni a- Cal - grams ca lories tein A C Bl B2 ci n cium Iron 2 3 Poi (30% solids) 1 cup 240g 260ca 1 2% 0% 30 % 10 % 4% 6% 4% 20 % (pa'i 'ai) 4 5 6

Taro, corm 1 cup 130 180 2 0 15 10 2 4 2 6 7 8 9

Lu'au 1 cup 150 50 8 150 80 10 25 8 15 10 (taro leaf) 10 11 12

Ric e, white 1 cup 180 197 8 0 0 4 2 4 4 4 13 14 15 unenriched

Bread , wheat 2 slices 50 122 10 0 0 . 15 8 12 6 20 16 17 18 unenriched

19 20 21 Potato, I ri sh 1 medium 100 95 6 0 33 8 4 10 2 8

*Percentage round ed to nearest whole number. 22 23 24 Source : Mod ified from table provided by Prof. Nao Wenkam, UH Manoa. Clip form and mail with payment to: Innovation, P.O. Box 62155, Honolulu, Hawaii 96839. L ______

o .- - OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS/BISHOP ESTATE REQUESTS FOR 1989-1990 ADMISSION APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Kindergarten ...... November 18, 1988 Grades 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 ...... December 16,1988 Vol. 5, No. 10 "The Living Water of OHA" Okakopa (October) 1988 Preschools* ...... January 27,1989 Applications are not being taken for grades 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. *Preschool enrollments are restricted to children who live in the follow- ing communities: Anahola, Kaua'i; Waihe'e, Maui' Wai'anae, O'ahu; Ko'olau Loa, O'ahu; Kalihi/Palama, O'ahu. • Public information meetings will be held at the following places and times: ISLAND PLACE DATE GRADE K GRADE 7-12 O'ahu Kailua Public Library Oct. 19 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Pearl City Reg ional Lib. Oct. 20 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Hulihee Aiea Public Library Oct. 24 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Wahiawa Recreation Center Oct. 25 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Kaneohe Regional Library Oct. 26 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Ewa Beach Comm. School Lib. Oct. 27 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Palace Kahuku Comm. School Lib. Nov. 1 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Waimanalo Comm. School Lib. Nov. 2 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Waianae Public Library Nov. 7 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Waikiki/Kapahulu Library Nov. 9 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Celebrates Kalama Dining Hall Nov. 10 6-7 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m.

Hawai'j Thelma Parker Public Lib. Nov. 1 7:00 p.m. 150 Kealakehe Elem. School Nov. 3 7:00 p.m. Hila High Cafetorium Nov. 15 7:00 p.m. Hila High Cafetorium Nov. 17 7:00 p.m. years' Maui Cameron Center Nov. 3 7:00 p.m.

Lana'j Lanai School Library Nov. 19 r 10:00 a.m.

Moloka'j Mitchell Pauole Center Nov. 16 7:00 p.m.

Kaua'j Waimea Neighborhood Center Nov. 15 7:00 p.m. Lihue Neighborhood Center Nov. 16 7:00 p.m. Kapaa Neighborhood Center Nov. 17 7:00 p.m. Call 842-8223 (O'ahu), 322-6044 (West Hawai'i), 935-5580 (East Hawai'i), 244-5449 (Maui), 245-8070 (Kaua'i), 553-3473 (Moloka'i), 565-6374 (Lana'i), for application materials or write to the Kamehameha Schools Admissions Office Kapalama Heights, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817 • • .see page 13 FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE in OHA referendum planned ______page 1 OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500 Inouye: reparations possible page 1 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Open letter from OHA trustees page 5 Hulihee Palace celebration page 13 Hotolauleta marks "turning point" page 9 Festival of Pacific Arts. page 12 Lei Hulu Mamo Award page 20