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A two-day celebration of could have probably afforded NÔopeÕs life was held Nov. 6-7 at HiloÕs Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, where the to send my children to col- Merrie Monarch Festival that he helped to found got its start. lege.” With her, from left, are NÔope was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Kalihi, OÔahu, and raised in Keaukaha, HawaiÔi. plaintiffs Raynette Nalani Ah His career as kumu hula spanned more than six Chong, whose father, another decades, teaching in HawaiÔi and internationally. plaintiff, died in 2001 await- Although he stood barely 5 feet tall, NÔope was ing resolution to the 10-year- easy to spot in a crowd, but it wasnÕt because of old case, and Irene Cordeiro- his bright clothing and extravagant adornments. Vierra, who at 82 says she's ÒHe could talk to the highest person in the world too old and sickly to accept without forgetting the poorest, and treat them as a homestead from DHHL. - equals,Ó said student and conÞdante ÔIwalani Photo: Lisa Asato Kalima. ÒThey used to call him Ômenehune,Õ but he was the tallest man in my life.Ó NÔope was one of the founders of the Merrie Monarch Festival in the 1960s, which blossomed 7\j[hbed]b[]WbXWjjb[ into the premiere hula competition in the world. NÔope also helped to found festivals in Washing- ton, California and across HawaiÔi. Kalima said that NÔope always taught his el[h>WmW__Wd^ec[bWdZi" haumna Òhow to be who we are, and how to be proud of who we are. He was a proud descendant of Hloa Ð a true kanaka maoli.Ó George Na¯‘ope on, Kaua‘i in 1979. - Kimo KahoÔno, a co-host on OHAÕs N Ô iwi ced[oX[Yec[ij^[\eYki Photo: Courtesy of Mike Teruya Ô lino radio show, said: ÒGeorge just had a great spirit. When you talk about George, you cannot talk 8oB_pWI_ced patiently to Þnd an answer for many decades. anything slow and low Ð we gotta talk about the More than 300 died while they were waiting colors and the brightness and the intelligence!Ó FkXb_Y7\\W_hiIf[Y_Wb_ij in vain,Ó said Grande. With all of his accomplishments, Òthere isnÕt one of us who doesnÕt have a special Raynette Nalani Ah Chong is the daughter of George NÔope memory,Ó said Skylark Rossetti, also an OHA radio co-host and a ow that Native Hawaiian plaintiffs one of the six original plaintiffs, Joseph Ching longtime friend of NÔopeÕs. have prevailed in a class-action suit Sr., who died in 2001 without closure, long ÒHe touched so many people with hula,Ó she said. Whether they were from against the state and the Department after Þrst applying for a homestead award in Japan, Mexico, Russia, Keaukaha or KauaÔi, weÕve all had that special magic of Hawaiian Home Lands, plaintiffs 1962. ÒI know this thing consumed him, even moment with Uncle that we need to carry forward and share it with the world.Ó attorneys are shifting their focus to though he never talked about it a lot. He was Na monetary resolution to the decadelong legal the only breadwinner in the family. Not getting battle. the award meant we couldnÕt ask for much as Following a recent ruling that the state is kids. My sister wanted to go into accounting liable for breaches of trust, plaintiffs attor- but had to drop out of college when my parents '/*.Å(&&/ neys are asking the court to treat damages as couldnÕt pay for it,Ó said Ah Chong, who said a class-wide action, because the only other her father eventually bought a family home but M7OD;A7>EÉED;?F7DEA; option would be to hold individual trials for struggled to meet mortgage payments. each of the more than 2,700 claimants, attor- She said that after the WaiheÔe panel was Kumu hula, activist and community leader Wayne KahoÔonei Panoke died Nov. 13 ney Thomas Grande said. formed, her father sought a homestead award at the QueenÕs Medical Center in Honolulu. Grande also said that he and co-counsel Carl with renewed vigor with the aim of eventually A co-founder of the ÔìlioÔulaokalani Coalition that organized many rallies and Varady are in the process of Þling motions to passing the home on to her. She said his hopes marches for Hawaiian issues, Panoke was deeply involved with the Hawaiian com- determine standards for damages. ÒWe are were dashed at a 1986 homestead lots selec- munity in HawaiÔi and across the continental U.S. As a member of the KoÔolaupoko contending that the amount of damages (for tion meeting in Waimnalo, where DHHL staff Hawaiian Civic Club, he was very active as well with its parent organization, the each plaintiff) should be equal to the market skipped over his name in what appeared to be Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. He was also the Þrst student regent of the value of an improved leasehold homestead lot, a mistake. Ah Chong said he took his Þght University of HawaiÔi. because that is what people were deprived of,Ó to correct the error to the Legislature, asking The 1966 Kamehameha Schools graduate he said. for support for a bill to reform DHHL. When received his hula Ôniki in 1968 from Aunty Nona The court decision recommends appointing the legislation failed to pass, her father joined Beamer, and in the mid-1970s he moved to the a special master to facilitate the awarding of the class-action lawsuit. Ah Chong, herself a U.S. continent and began to make his mark, estab- damages. plaintiff in the case, testiÞed on behalf of her lishing Hula Hlau O KahoÔonei in the 1970s. In First Circuit Judge Eden Elizabeth Hifo father at the recent trial, where she read his 1996, Panoke moved back home to KneÔohe, ruled on Nov. 3 that the state committed letters written to the Legislature about his dis- OÔahu. breaches of trust between 1959 and 1988 by satisfaction with DHHL. Ah Chong bought her ÒKahoÔonei was very creative and innovative. failing to place Hawaiians in a timely manner own home eight years ago. ÒBut IÕve got to do You didnÕt have to agree with him, but he would on lands set aside for them under the federal the right thing for my Dad and for all the other deÞnitely argue his points. ThatÕs who he was,Ó Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. The ruling Hawaiians who missed out like he did, so I will said student Paul Neves. ÒHe never shied away pertains to beneÞciaries who went before a continue his Þght,Ó she said. from political activism. Hula was his Þrst love, but state-appointed review board created in 1991 Ah Chong said she Òscreamed with joy,Ó he felt that you cannot sit by and dance hula with- to resolve homestead claims pending since when her attorneyÕs ofÞce phoned her with out saying something about whatÕs going on.Ó statehood in 1959. The panel did not have the news of the Nov. 3 court decision. But she In July 2009, Panoke was hired at the OfÞce of resources to process the claims and disbanded remains only cautiously optimistic. ÒTimes are Hawaiian Affairs as a Community Outreach Spe- in 1999. The class-action lawsuit was Þled that hard. The state is not going to want to pay. cialist in the Hawaiian Governance Hale. ÒThough year. If thereÕs an appeal, it could drag on,Ó said KahoÔonei is relatively new to OHA, he has been It remains unclear whether the state will Ah Chong. Just in case, she said she is shar- Wayne Kaho’onei Panoke. - Photo: active in the Hawaiian community for a number appeal. DHHL deferred comment to the state ing all legal information on her case with her Blaine Fergerstrom of years and has made a signiÞcant contribution,Ó attorney generalÕs ofÞce, which released a 25-year-old daughter. ÒShe might have to pick said OHA Administrator Clyde NmuÔo. ÒWe are statement Nov. 4, saying: ÒThe state is review- up where I leave off and do what I am doing all very saddened by his passing, and our prayers ing the decision to determine the appropriate now for me and my Dad.Ó go out to his family and friends.Ó next steps.Ó Hifo wrote in her 18-page decision that the Panoke is survived by his mother, two sisters, extended Ôohana, and many beloved Hailing the outcome of the recent four-week plaintiffs proved by Òclear and convincing evi- haumna, friends and colleagues. His hula legacy lives on through his two kumu hula trial, Grande said it marks the Þrst time beneÞ- denceÓ breaches of trust that caused eligible graduates, Paul Neves and Ladd Heleloa, and his hula moÔopuna kumu hula Akal ciaries of the DHHL trust have won the right to Native Hawaiians to not be placed on the land Nhikulani Neves. compensation in court. ÒItÕs also a monument Ð which itself is a further breach of trust. ÒWe have lost a booming, powerful voice in the Hawaiian community, a caring, to the perseverance of our plaintiffs Ð many of Hifo said breaches of trust include: compassionate leader who never hesitated to stand front and center when it came to them are elderly. The claims were not some- ¥ The state not doing an inventory of lands dealing with Hawaiian issues,Ó said Marilyn Leimomi Khan, president of the Associa- thing we lobbied for. The state under the panel after taking over the trust from the federal tion of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. ÒUw, uw ka lani. The heavens weep.Ó during Gov. John WaiheÔeÕs administration government after statehood. A memorial service will be held Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. visitation, 10:30 a.m. service, at solicited their claims. The plaintiffs waited 5GGDHHL QPRCIG Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Private scattering of ashes. Presenting the loan that takes care of you.
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Lurline Wailana McGregor was among the winners ?M?H;F7JH?7J;: CY=h[]eh of the Native Insight essay ban on disturbing indigenous graves. competition. - Photo: Cour- 8oB_pWI_ced Ayau said Swedish ofÞcials were tesy of Monte Costa FkXb_Y7\\W_hiIf[Y_Wb_ij very cooperative when he Þrst con- tacted them by e-mail several years m_di'&A ago. He inquired whether the Swed- fter retrieving ish frigate ship Vanadis eight sets of iwi stopped in HawaiÔi during \eh[iiWo kpuna or skele- an 1883 worldwide voyage tal remains from that brought back to Europe a Harvard Univer- more than 4,000 specimens Asity museum in Cambridge, of human remains for an Massachusetts, and 22 iwi ethnographic museum. poÔo Ñ or human skulls Swedish Museum ofÞ- from two national museums cials eventually informed of Sweden, a Native Hawai- Ayau that they were in ian delegation is back home, the possession of Native declaring their mission a Hawaiian remains from the success. Vanadis, delivered more However, they also Edward Ayau. - Cour- than a century ago to the say that difficulties may tesy of Edward Ayau Statens Historiska Museet lie ahead in deciding on and the Karolinsa Intitutet Ð reburial plans. both in Stockholm, Sweden. The iwi were taken away from island At a solemn Nov. 12 ceremony in soil more than a century ago and very Stockholm, the Hawaiian delegation little information about their exact stood by as Statens Historiska Museet origin is available, members of the Director Lars Amreus apologized for delegation said. the actions of his forebears. William ÒOur ancestors were taken without Ail Jr., the head of the delegation, Hawaiian people flourished. In her essay, McGregor pro- 8oJ$?b_^_W=_edied our knowledge. Like any other people, said Areus told the small audience Ð There was no disease, no hunger, poses that through curbing we have a responsibility of caring for including representatives of SwedenÕs FkXb_YWj_edi;Z_jeh no homelessness, no economic overzealous consumption Ð in those who provided us with life, and so indigenous Sami population Ð that recession. That was then.Ó the same way that our kpuna we have spent 20 years working with even though Swedish scientists once here was once Thus begins Lurline Wailana only took what was needed and institutions to identify any Hawaiian believed they were collecting the enough for McGregorÕs $10,000 prize- left some for the next person remains for return home,Ó said del- remains for legitimate study, they had everyone. That winning essay, ÒEconomic Ð in time, the economy will sta- egation member Edward Ayau of Hui Òlooted and violated the graves.Ó was before Recovery Ñ Hawaiian Style.Ó bilize. Mlama I N Kpuna O HawaiÔi Nei. In his speech at the gathering, Ail Captain Cook Her essay was among the seven ÒIn the short term, increasing Support for the Hawaiian delega- formally thanked Sweden for setting “TÔdiscoveredÕ our Hawaiian winners of Native Insight: consumption will pump money tionÕs trip to Sweden and Cambridge a sensitive example in the handling of islands on his way to Þnd a Thoughts on Recession, Recov- back into the economy and get us came from a partnership of Hui native remains. Ayau said his group of northwest passage, before the ery and Opportunity, a writing out of recession, but in the long Mlama, the Island Burial Councils Þve Native Hawaiians privately con- missionaries came to save our contest to promote the thoughts term, it only sets us up for another of OÔahu and HawaiÔi Island and the ducted cultural protocols and a blessing heathen ancestors and before the and traditional knowledge of fall,Ó McGregor said in an inter- OfÞce of Hawaiian Affairs, which appropriate to the repatriation. American businessmen called natives in the area of economic view. ÒWe will continue to be at provided funding for the repatriation The Native Hawaiian group gathered in the U.S. Navy to protect their recovery. Entries were collected the mercy of the corporate greed project. The National Park Service also for a similar ceremony at Harvard Uni- land investments. For centu- from Native Americans, Alaska provided grant funding. versity less than a week after leaving ries before western contact, the Natives and Native Hawaiians. 5GGMCGREGOR QPRCIG Ayau said the HawaiÔi organizations Stockholm. They received an apology would be collaborating along with from Harvard administrator Dr. Patri- the Department of Land and Natural cia Capone, who said the indigenous Resources to reinter the ancestral iwi. iwi had been taken by western scien- ÒBut there is no technology to pinpoint tists in 1843 to the universityÕs Warren whether a skull comes from MolokaÔi Anatomical Museum. D[mK>fh[i_Z[dj or Maui. There is no way to trace the Meanwhile, Hui Mlama is alleg- exact island home of what we are ing that the eight sets of remains at W\\_hcikd_l[hi_jo bringing back other than to reach out Harvard should have been part of to Hawaiian families and ask them if universityÕs inventory of the 167 iwi they have any history of being associ- kpuna, repatriated to HawaiÔi in 1995, ikffehj\eh ated with a certain area where iwi was in compliance with a deadline set by once taken away,Ó said Ayau. the Native American Graves Protec- Ayau said reburial has often involved tion and Repatriation Act of 1990. >WmW__Wdfhe]hWci following the naÔau for guidance. He NAGPRA requires all institutions gives this example: ÒOn a Hui Mlama receiving federal funding to return cul- 8oB_iW7iWje repatriation trip involving museums tural artifacts and funereal remains to FkXb_Y?d\ehcWj_edIf[Y_Wb_ij across nine different states, our dele- their rightful aboriginal owners. Ayau gation met every morning at breakfast. said Harvard ofÞcials presumed what- We would talk about what we dreamed ever remains were still in the Warren he University of HawaiÔi remains commit- as we slept the previous night. This is museum after 1995 were not covered ted to its unique responsibilities to Native a way to connect with our ancestors. under NAGPRA. ÒWhen they checked Hawaiians and will make a $30 million One woman from KauaÔi said she they realized they were mistaken,Ó said Hawaiian language building at UH-Hilo kept seeing these faces of Hawaiians Ayau. Hui Mlama has Þled a com- its highest and only construction request in coming to her Ñ a recurring dream. plaint with the U.S. Secretary of the 2010,T new UH President M.R.C. Greenwood told the So when the trip was over, she said all Interior asking for an investigation by OHA Board of Trustees in October. the iwi we donÕt identify, we want to the National Park Service, Ayau said. ÒWeÕre able to put it forward as our single-highest hnai them to KauaÔi. ItÕs conjecture If found guilty of NAGPRA violations, strategic CIP (capital improvements project) for this but it was comforting to feel some reso- Harvard would face a civil Þne. ÒWe coming year,Ó Greenwood said at an Oct. 29 board lution,Ó said Ayau. want museums to know that they must meeting that lasted a little less than two hours and While there is no international law be thorough in their inventory of our covered a range of topics, including tuition waivers requiring nations to return indigenous ancestors. ItÕs our human right to care for Native Hawaiians, stewardship of Mauna Kea and remains, many governments that once for these remains,Ó said Ayau. OHAÕs funding of UH programs systemwide that have saw ÒscientiÞc valueÓ in making forays Hui MlamaÕs largest endeavor repa- totaled about $11.3 million for the six years starting into distant graveyards now see this triated over 300 sets of remains, said July 1, 2004. practice as a profound abuse, according Ayau, referring to the initial return of UH President M.R.C Greenwood said UH is Greenwood said UH is Òready to turn shovelsÓ on to numerous international human rights iwi from HarvardÕs Peabody Museum “ready to turn shovels” on the College of the College of Hawaiian Language building, which groups, such as the new International of Archeology in 1995; these were Hawaiian Language building at UH-Hilo. Its she sees as Òa possible stimulus packageÓ that would Repatriation Advisory committee, combined with sets of remains returned funding would need state approval. - Photo: create jobs on HawaiÔi which is pushing for a multinational from Yale University in the same year. 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>EDEH?D= Richard Esther Dr. Kamana‘o- Denise Iseri- SAINT DAMIEN Pezzulo Kia‘a¯ina pono Crabbe Matsubara Tremelo where the people of the Almost every building in Rome 8oHem[dW7aWdW E>7dWc[i town embraced us. I can now truly has ornate architecture and statues. Jhkij[["7j#bWh][ understand where the kindness and The 600 churches within the city are compassion that father Damien decorated with beautiful paintings on n Oct. 11, 2009, Father had for our Hawaiian people came both the walls and ceilings. St. PeterÕs Damien was canonized from. Basilica is the most beautiful church a[oZ_h[Yjehi by Pope Benedict XVI To Father Damien, people were I have ever seen. St. Peter is buried in St. PeterÕs Basilica people, and his service to his God underneath the Basilica. Located in Vatican City, Rome. meant to serve all of GodÕs people. nearby is the Sistine Chapel where 8oAWMW_EbWijW\\ OSaint Damien was born Joseph De We are reminded through the life les- Michelangelo spent more than half Veuster on Jan. 3, 1840, in Tremelo, sons exempliÞed by Father Damien of his life painting the magniÞcent Belgium, into a large family. ceiling. Everything that you aking headway in its strategic plan-driven reorganiza- His parents were farmers and have ever read about in school tion, OHA recently named four more to leadership merchants and it was expected is there before you. positions. that Joseph would take over Despite the many dis- Richard Pezzulo was selected as Resource Man- the family business after his tractions, we did not forget agement Director and Chief Financial OfÞcer, oldest brother decided to enter the reason we all made our MEsther KiaÔina as Chief Advocate, Dr. KamanaÔopono Crabbe the congregation of the Sacred pilgrimage to Rome Ð the can- as Research Director, and Denise Iseri-Matsubara as Community Hearts of Jesus and Mary. onization of our beloved Father Relations Director. However, this was not to be. Damien. On Oct. 11, we lined The four directors will support OHA Administrator Clyde In 1859, Joseph entered the up at St. PeterÕs Square at 6:30 NmuÔo and newly appointed Chief Operating OfÞcer Stanton novitiate in Louvain, Belgium, a.m. to ensure we got seats Enomoto as the agency aims to streamline into a performance- the same religious order that before the program began. based operation with a focus on asset management, research and his brother had entered, where Photos from OHA Trustee Rowena Akana’s trip to Belgium The gates opened at 8:15 a.m. advocacy. he took the name of Damien. and Rome for the canonization of Father Damien. Above, she and by that time there were ÒWe are very pleased to welcome our new directors,Ó said In 1863, his brother became ill poses for a photo with Ronald Bongiovanni, left, and Hono- 60,000 people waiting to get NmuÔo. ÒWe are fortunate to have such highly skilled leaders and could not leave on a mis- lulu Bishop Larry Silva. - Photo: Courtesy of Trustee Akana into the square and many more in their respective Þelds join our organization to help us secure a sion to the Hawaiian Islands. coming in tour buses and walk- better future for Hawaiians.Ó Joseph obtained permission ing in large groups. Suddenly, Pezzulo has served as OHAÕs Chief Financial OfÞcer since 2008. from the Superior General to take that we are each given an opportunity they all rushed toward the gate with He previously served as OHAÕs Director of Planning, Research, his brotherÕs place. while we are on GodÕs earth to try a determined look in their eyes. Evaluation and Grants and as Executive Director of Empower Joseph arrived in Honolulu on and make a difference in someoneÕs There was much pushing, shoving OÔahu, a nonproÞt that focuses on economically distressed com- March 19, 1864, where he was life no matter how big or how small. and shouting in different languages munities. Pezzulo, who earned an MBA from Southern Cross ordained to the priesthood the fol- It only matters that we try. as everyone scrambled to get one of University in Australia, has also worked with the United Nations, lowing May 21. In learning about We walked along the same streets the limited number of seats available. the U.S. Census Bureau, the International Labor Organization and Saint Damien and the struggles he that he walked and entered his boy- Thankfully, no one was trampled. the Foundation for the Peoples of the South PaciÞc. endured as a priest living in Kala- hood home, which is now a small The Mass began at 8:30 a.m. The To her post as Chief Advocate, KiaÔina brings 21 years of wao, Molokai, or what is now known museum. Touring the centuries-old King and Queen of Belgium, the experience in Washington, D.C., where she served as Legislative as Kalaupapa, I can truly say that no town with its quaint streets and Royals of Italy, Sen. Daniel Akaka Assistant to U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, Legislative Director and one in this lifetime could have sur- beautiful classical buildings was and Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona were but Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Robert Underwood of Guam, and Chief vived the harsh and cruel conditions an unforgettable experience. At the a few of the many dignitaries in the of Staff to HawaiÔi Congressman Ed Case. In the nationÕs capital, there with the same grace and com- end of a Mass held in Tremelo, the audience. Participants included the she worked to advance policy relating to Native Hawaiians and passion. Bishop of Belgium said: ÒThank you Brothers and Fathers of the Sacred PaciÞc Islanders and was instrumental in drafting and securing Damien arrived at a time when the Hawaii, we gave you a priest and you Heart Order of Connecticut, Los passage of the Apology Resolution, which President Clinton signed Hawaiian Monarchy was struggling gave us back a Saint. We are forever Angeles, the Philippines and the in 1993. She comes to OHA from Kamehameha Schools, where with the dilemma of what to do about linked together as one people.Ó Northern Marianas, who were all she served as a Land Asset Manager. A Kamehameha graduate, the outbreak of HansenÕs disease that On October the 6th, our group led by Bishop Silva of Honolulu. KiaÔina received her juris doctorate from George Washington was quickly spreading throughout the arrived in Rome and our hotel was St. PeterÕs Basilica was packed to its University Law School. islands. It was decided that all those very near Saint PeterÕs Square and brim with visitors from everywhere Crabbe, who was appointed Research Director for OHA, most who were infected be isolated on the the Vatican. Upon arrival, I was in the world, with thousands more recently worked as a licensed psychologist and Director of Train- island of Molokai in the remote area acutely aware of the stark contrast listening and watching on the jumbo ing at the WaiÔanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Crabbe of Kalawao. between the smaller towns of Bel- screens in the square. All told, there has extensive experience serving the Native Hawaiian community The entire Catholic Mission led by gium and the hustle and bustle of were as many as 100,000 people and HawaiÔi residents in the areas of clinical psychology, family Bishop Louis Maigret was concerned Rome. I also found it interesting there. Before we knew it, like a blink therapy and Native Hawaiian health research. He earned under- about the abandonment of the Òlepers.Ó how RomeÕs ancient history and of an eye, the Mass was over and graduate and graduate degrees from the University of HawaiÔi at He asked for volunteers who would architecture deeply intertwined with Father Damien had become Saint Mnoa. take turns administering aid to them the modern city. Damien. Iseri-Matsubara, the new Community Relations Director, comes and four priests volunteered. Damien It is fascinating how parts of Our next stop is the thriving com- to OHA from the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, was Þrst to leave on May 10, 1873. ancient Rome continue to exist in munity of Assisi, about three hours where she served as Special Assistant to the Chairperson. A gradu- After seeing the harsh conditions in modern times as they did centuries outside Rome. We traveled through ate of Kamehameha Schools and UH-Mnoa, Iseri-Matsubara has Kalawao and how seriously ill the ago. I walked upon the same cobble- farm country and lots of open spaces. also served as Hawaiian Electric Co.Õs Director of Government patients were, he asked the BishopÕs stone streets that Romans in ancient It was a sharp contrast to Rome. Relations and has almost 20 years in management at Young Broth- permission to remain indeÞnitely on times traversed. What is astonishing Finally, high on the mountaintop of ers Ltd. Her past experience ranges from community outreach for Molokai. Thus, Damien spared the is that a large city like Rome has not Assisi, we witnessed the birthplace of public policy and legislative matters to customer service. other priests from exposure to the widened its streets to accommodate Saint Francis. The view was breath- The recent appointments come after OHAÕs September disease. automobiles. Cars and motorcycles taking. We then visited St. FrancisÕs announcement of its new six-year strategic plan, which aims to On Oct. 1, 2009, I traveled along regularly zip in and out of narrow Church and his tomb. Beautiful, cen- focus resources on programs and activities that will lead to systemic with a Hawaii delegation on a pil- streets made for horses and foot turies-old buildings were still being change, thereby maximizing impact for all Native Hawaiians. grimage to Belgium and to Rome trafÞc. To add to the congestion, used as merchant shops and homes. Enomoto, who was named COO in September, said the new to honor Father Damien. 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8oB[d@kho went into the early hours of Sunday morning, all in AWk?deWH[]_ijhWhÅE^_e attendance enjoyed the Aloha. The Indianapolis event has always been a hula Òno ka ÔoiÓ workshop and had been well attended in the previ- ue to a serious illness of the previous orga- ous years. Judging by the excitement and interest at this nizer, there had been a two-year absence yearÕs event and with the participants talking about the of the DancerÕs Dream Weekend in India- future sessions, I feel that the Kau Inoa registration and napolis. This year DancerÕs Dream Weekend awareness will grow as people realize ÒIndyÓ is back returned to the city of Indianapolis, under the and as attendance increases. Dguidance of Michelle M. Saunders Wedding of Polyne- sian Breeze, LLC. This yearÕs event The Intermountain Region Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association held 21st annual Dancer’s featured two kumu their All Class Reunion Oct. 29-30, 2009 in Las Vegas. The final event was Dream Weekend hula, Keith Awai a banquet and Halloween costume party held at the Orleans Hotel in Las and Cy Bridges. Sept. 25 – 27, 2009 Vegas, NV. Haunani Mackey-Rangiuaia, KSAA ’76, (in the high-collared cos- Awai, supervisor Wyndham Indianapolis West tume) in their Halloween Party 2009 photo, sent in this report. - Photo: and choreographer Courtesy of Warren Wong Indianapolis, Indiana with the Polynesian Cultural Center, is the founder and kumu of KawaipuÔilani Hlau. Bridges is the Cultural Jfd\k_`e^ Director at the Polynesia Cultural Center and is kumu of the Hui HoÔoulu Aloha Hlau. There were over 150 participants for the weekend; Len Jury handled Kau Inoa registration at the Dancer’s Dream Event they studied mele, chanting and hula kahiko. The hÔike on Sept. 25-27, 2009, at the Wyndham Indianapolis West in Indi- ]fi\m\ipfe\ on Saturday evening was followed by a kanikapila that ana. - Courtesy photo Xki\le`fe ou do the Hokey-Pokey and you turn yourself around >WmW__Wdi_d:[jhe_j É Who would have thought that would be one of the Òcrowd pleasersÓ at the KSAA-IMR Halloween Party? What is the KSAA-IMR you ask? It stands for ^edeh
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all along that hula is good for your spotlight on the connection between >kbWijkZo\eh^[Whj^[Wbj^_ibWkdY^[Z health, because it works on so hula and heart health will be helpful many levels, opening us to Hawai- to Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians 8oB_pWI_ced rehabilitation. Seto happily reports referred upon discharge from heart ian culture, to spiritual growth and alike. ÒIÕve learned that hula means that PashkowÕs preliminary studies surgery to any form of out-of- to nature,Ó said de Silva, adding, ÒI so many different things to differ- E>7FkXb_YW\\W_hi indicate that the medically super- hospital cardiac rehab service even never imagined that science would ent people. This makes it a more vised activities of HELA raised the though these very same groups have relax to this point of looking at what adaptable activity Ñ something that he oft-repeated proverb oxygen intake of participants, an a greater risk for developing serious we know from intuition. This is a will likely to be continued and sus- that Òhula is the heartbeat important physiological goal that complications from cardiovascu- milestone for science and culture.Ó tained over a lifetime,Ó said Seto. of the Hawaiian peopleÓ adheres to national standards for lar disease and are more likely to Both de Silva and Seto agree that is taking on a new twist heart care. experience heart attacks at a much science and culture have found a in a medical study that is But could HELA exceed conven- younger age, when rehab is shown good marriage in the HELA project. Get involved lookingT at whether HawaiÔiÕs tradi- tional approaches in meeting the to be most effective. The sessions are held three times tional dance can give a new lease on ultimate goal of improving quality ÒWe were all looking for ways weekly at QueenÕs Medical Center, The HELA Project is starting life to someone who has undergone and length of life for someone who to address these disparities in with kumu providing instruction a new session in January and open-heart surgery. has experienced a heart attack? This Hawaiian heart care,Ó said medi- and nurses and doctors present to is seeking participants. To be So far, those who are behind the is the hope that is being put to the cal researcher Mele Look with take vital signs at set intervals. eligible, you must be at least project, known as Hula Empower- test in the yearlong HELA project, JABSOMÕs Department of Native In the debut class, students with 18 years old and in recovery ing Lifestyle Adaptations, or HELA, which receives funding support Hawaiian Health, describing the memories of gurneys, ambulances from recent open-heart surgery. are optimistic. Kumu hula Mpuana from the National Institutes of impetus behind HELA. Look said and the ER still fresh in their minds, de Silva, renown for leading Hlau Health. she began brainstorming with her learned to stretch and move rhyth- For more information, call Mohala ÔIlima to perennial Merrie Seto said that HELA aims to help QueenÕs colleagues on a project mically to the strains of ÒPuamana,Ó Malia Young at 545-8768. Monarch success, is a cultural in recovery not only from physical that would test the effectiveness the Ôauana mele chosen by de Silva, coordinator and instructor for the pain but also from the emotional of cultural interventions offered because she believed its lyrics writ- hula-based program. She praises devastation of a heart attack. to any HawaiÔi resident still in the ten by Aunty Irmgard Aluli about participants in the premier HELA ÒUnfortunately, the standard used initial steps of recovery after heart memories of a Lahaina home pro- session earlier this year for accom- today by hospitals is to bring the surgery. vide a sense of universal comfort. plishing a feat as commendable as person back into the hospital for Look had reason to believe that ÒWhen I passed out the sheets, par- ascending hulaÕs most prestigious weekly sessions of supervised exer- hula could be the basis of such a ticipants couldnÕt wait to sing,Ó said stage. cise on treadmill machines. This program and that Mpuana de Silva a pleased de Silva. ÒWe all cried the ÒThey all recognize that they have approach just doesnÕt resonate with was the right person to connect the last day of class,Ó recalls de Silva, been to the edge of life. TheyÕve much of the HawaiÔi population integrity of hula heritage with the adding that the tears were from joy. faced the fear of dying. They are and the response is typically poor,Ó goals of cardiac rehab. A longtime ÒThe experience of hlau as family determined and motivated to never said Seto, stressing that HELA was member of de SilvaÕs halau, Look was intensiÞed by the sharing of a go through that again. If hula can conceived as a way to tailor cardiac said the award-winning kumu has true life and death connection,Ó she be the catalyst that will make them rehab to meet a broader range of always impressed on her haumna said. realize that their heart is a muscle patient needs Ñ physical, spiritual, that hula has healing powers. ÒYou What is important to de Silva is and they have to keep it Þt, then social and psychological. enter (de SilvaÕs) hlau practice, and the fact that students leave HELA they have learned a great lesson,Ó Seto said HELA may not only you are supported by the sharing with a lasting joy of reconnecting said de Silva. turn out to be more fulÞlling for and love of your hula brothers and with their bodies. ÒAs long as they HELA is a joint project of The patients, it may also eventually sisters,Ó she observes. At the same continue on this path, it doesnÕt QueenÕs Medical Center and the offer care that is more accessible time, Look was conÞdent that de matter if itÕs with hula or something Department of Native Hawaiian than the treadmill programs. He Silva would have no trouble mesh- else that they do to take good care Health at the University of HawaiÔi said such programs have been cut ing her teachings with scientiÞc of themselves,Ó she said. John A. Burns School of Medicine by HawaiÔi hospitals, where theyÕve standards: de Silva has a degree in Data on the HELA class partici- (JABSOM). been deemed too costly and labor- physical education and had already pants will eventually be compared QueenÕs cardiologist Dr. Todd intensive to maintain during the developed a curriculum that inte- to that collected a from a control Seto, principal investigator for the economic downtown. grates stretching exercises and other group, which is receiving standard Kumu hula Ma¯puna de Silva, a HELA study, said HELA was designed In addition, Seto said certain principles of injury prevention. cardiac rehab. Results of the study cultural coordinator, smiles as she plays with the help of Dr. Frederic Pash- ethnic groups Ñ including Native De Silva was excited to be tabbed will be published in a medical jour- her ipuheke for Ha¯lau Mohala ‘Ilima - kow, a national expert in cardiac Hawaiians Ñ are less likely to be for the HELA study. ÒI have known nal. 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Send letters to Ka Wai Ola, 711 LA‘AULA‘AU KAHEA KAHEAS – – Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, HI 96813, or email [email protected]. Homeopathic an opportunity to be a homeowner. HOAP class Thank you, thank you, thank you. My husband, Alfred, and I just I was one of the lucky ones that completed a HOAP class with Helen were able to select a lot on Sept. Healing Wai. I understand this program is 12. So now, using the tools that possible through your partnership HeleneÕs class provided, deciding with the Department of Hawaiian the difference between what I need Home Lands. and what I want and working with A Call To All The Sick And Afß icted Thank you so much for having my lender, next summer, God will- Our title LaÔau Kahea speaks for itself. It calls upon GodÕs inß u- such a program for us Ð itÕs certainly ing, I can and will have my own a wake-up call. It gives people the home Ð at a late age of 61. ThatÕs ence to heal the sick and afß icted through the use of Hawai- opportunity to dream again Ð to set pretty awesome and exciting to look ian Herbs which were put here for the people since the be- a goal like owning their own home, forward to. which yesterday was probably not ginning of time. It was He who made Heaven and Earth and realistic. But because these classes HOEA Arts Market the Seas and all Waters below the Seas. Today, many people give you the tools needed to make A Call To All The Sick And Afflictedthis dream a reality, and a person I saw the HOEA Arts Market A Calleverywhere To have All removed The themselves Sick from God. And In America Afflicted like Helen who will be there with ad in my Ka Wai Ola paper. 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ÒThrough the Ala Wai Challenge, we are 8le`hl\Z_Xcc\e^\ bringing all these green and sustainable practices alongside our Hawaiian elebrating its 25th marketplace,Ó said coordina- e\njYi`\]j anniversary, the Ala tor Jeff Apaka. ÒWe want to fea[dkí^ek Wai Challenge invites everyone The Ala Wai Challenge from last Col. Oliver Kupau is the subject of a film airing Dec. 13 at Kame- to enjoy food, year’s event. - Photo: Courtesy at- hameha Schools-Kapa¯lama. - Photo: Courtesy of Ann Marie Kirk CHawaiian crafts, lomilomi, marketing paÔiÔai pounding, demon- strations of green practices, keep this event continuing on hula and Ôukulele instruc- as one of the most Hawaiian ‘Colonel Kupau’ film ter of Kupau, who died Kalaupapa plan to tion, and entertainment while sport events that Waikk has 25th annual Ala showing scheduled before she was born. She be discussed watching teams compete in ever seen.Ó was inspired to do the movie canoe paddling and makahiki Wai Challenge Apaka is still looking for Homealani: The Story of after vintage footage of her A public scoping meeting games. The real winners: the Läpule, lä 24 o teams, as well as Hawaiian Colonel Oliver H. Kupau, tt surfaced while she was a on the general management environment and the Waikk Ianuali, 8 a.m. – crafters and green practitio- a biographical movie by student at UCLA Þlm school. plan for KalaupapaÕs National community. 1:30 p.m. ners. ÒIf we havenÕt got you Native Hawaiian Þlmmaker Kirk interviewed family Historical Park will be held The event, sponsored by down already, we would like Ala Wai Ann Marie Kirk, will be members and colleagues Dec. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Electric Co., is a you to come,Ó he said. For screened at the Princess of Colonel Kupau to piece the Mitchell Pauole Center beneÞt for the Waikk Com- Neighborhood Park more information, contact Jeff Ruth KeÔeliklani Audito- together memories of a man in Kaunakakai, MolokaÔi. A munity Center. Every Ala Wai and Clubhouse Apaka or Denice KeliÔikoa at rium of the Kamehameha with an unusual life story. second meeting will be held Challenge is the fruit of vol- Waikïkï, O‘ahu 923-1802. Schools Kaplama Campus Born in 1899 in HauÔula, in Honolulu on Dec. 10, 6 to unteer labor, many of them This yearÕs event will honor on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 4 OÔahu, Kupau rose through 8 p.m., at Bishop MuseumÕs long-time volunteers with the community canoe legends Hannie Anderson and Tay to 6 p.m. the ranks of the U.S. military Atherton Hlau, 1525 Ber- center. The centerÕs programs include an Perry. Anderson is a founder and race Kirk is the granddaugh- to become one of the high- nice St. early education program that cares for keiki director of N Whine O Ke Kai, race com- est ranking ofÞcers of Native This is an opportunity 6 weeks to 5 years old, a senior program missioner of the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Hawaiian ancestry during the to discuss comments from that provides educational, physical, social Association, and a past president of the E kala mai mid-20th century, according previous scoping meetings and wellness activities to over 1,200 Wai- OÔahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Associa- A photo of a woman to KirkÕs research. on the plan and learn about kk kpuna, an emergency food pantry, a tion. Perry is a master koa canoe builder holding a baby, which Kirk, previously won a the next steps. Any addi- farmerÕs market, and a thrift shop. and restorer, paddled in 44 MolokaÔi Hoe illustrated the Novem- national award for her doc- tional recommendations for Teams competing in the Ala Wai Chal- races, and is vice president of the Friends ber article ÒThe history umentary film portrait of the future of Kalaupapa are lenge get space for a tent, and a t-shirt and of HkleÔa and HawaiÔiloa. of census in HawaiÔi,Ó 90-year old Ruth KaholoaÔa also welcome. For infor- lunch for each of the 12 team members. A day of fun, learning, and supporting was incorrectly attrib- of WaipiÔo Valley. She will mation about the plan, visit Six will paddle and six will play makahiki the Waikk Community Center awaits all. uted. The photo is be present for a Q&A ses- parkplanning.nps.gov/kala games Ð the entire team of the paddling Get there however you can, but the cool- courtesy of Elizabeth sion following the Kaplama or email KALA.GMP@nps. winners will face the entire team of the est mode of transport by far is the eventÕs Kwan. campus screening. For gov to join the mailing list. makahiki winners at the end of the event, famous Canoe Taxi, courtesy of Nappy KWO apologizes for information, homealani@ where a champion will be decided by a Napoleon and nuenue Canoe Club. Pickup the error. gmail.com. game of huki kaula. is at Ala Wai Blvd. and Olohana St. mmm$e^W$eh]%ame a[ía[ícWfW(&&/ '/ ^eÉe^k_Ée^WdW]Xd`cpi\le`fej 9fXi[f]Kiljk\\j E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge ?XleXe`8gfc`feX#DJN on a space-available basis Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your %JCKTRGTUQP6TWUVGG#VNCTIG information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na- mamo a Ha- loa! 6GN 'OCKN OCNKCU"QJCQTI NXck\iD%?\\e A;íA;íC7F7:;9$(&&/ KAONOHI and Lillian KOGA, and Meleana (w) married Pilikekai (k). If É?C?ÉE>7D7 KALAMA - I have been searching 8KEG%JCKT6TWUVGG1´CJW Gideon KAONOHI and Rita LUM HO anyone is Ôohana, call Angeline Aina, <7C?BOI;7H9> for my grandmotherÕs father, Thomas (808) 760-2187 (Maui) or aaina@ 6GN (CZ JEREMIAH Ð The families of are planning are a reunion July 2-10, Kalis Kalama, since I was a teenag- the children of James Kuhaulua 2010. If you would like to be includ- hawaii.rr.com. Our family is planning AKANA Ð My great-grandfather was er. He was born 4-9-1891 in Kanaki 'OCKN OCTKQPU"QJCQTI (Koholua/Kaholua) Jeremiah and Julia ed and for information please contact: our first reunion for July or August Walter Akana who lived in Kapahulu. village at Leilehua on the island of Pelewahine Lono Naone Jeremiah Paulette Keopuhiwa at (808) 259-7252 2010 and would be so happy to hear He was born in 1862 in HawaiÔi. OÔahu, where Schofield barracks is Ifn\eX8bXeX both of Kalwahine, OÔahu, are plan- or [email protected]; Godfrey from any family member. You may His father was born in China and his now. He was brought by missionar- 6TWUVGG#VNCTIG ning another family reunion on Dec. Kaonohi at (808) 239-8684 or CandG@ also call my brother on OÔahu, Moses mother in HawaiÔi. His children were ies to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the 6GN (CZ 5, 2009, at MÔili Beach Park. The hawaii.rr.com; or Kimo Kaonohi Pakaki at (808) 696-4492. Hattie born in 1883, Marshall born in early 1910s to study to become a doc- 'OCKN TQYGPCC"QJCQTI children of James and Julia are Ilima at (808) 259-7153 or kkaonohi3 1885, Maggie born in 1887, Josephine tor. We believe he traveled on a ship Koholua Naone (m. Ida Feary-Milton), @yahoo.com. WITTROCK/KEPANO Ð The born in 1889, and Kaluhope born in of the Matson line. His motherÕs name Wallace (m. Josephine Frank), John descendents of Frederick C. Wittrock 1891. Would appreciate any family was Marguerite, a very regal, beautiful ;feXc[9%:XkXcleX ÒKenalaÓ (m. Dorothy Lindo), William KAUAUA Ð The descendants of and Susan KukonaalaÔa Kepano information. I can be reached at malt woman and he had at least two sisters. 6TWUVGG-CWC´KCPF0K´KJCW ÒJerryÓ (m. Louise Kahanu), Albert Kelii O Nahuawai Kauaua and KauaÔi are having a family reunion set for [email protected] or (808) 673- I would love to connect with anyone 6GN (CZ ÒManaÓ (m. Madeline Cayetano, m. O Kalani Kanae and the descendants of Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Honolulu. 8889. familiar with this story especially any 'OCKN DQDDKT"QJCQTI Lorraine Buelher), Lono Koholua (m. their children Papai, Kamaka, Puupuu, Their children have now passed on, descendants of ThomasÕ two sisters, my July Kaonohilani), Dalton ÒBusterÓ Apuakahei and Moelua will be hold- but left behind legacies in their chil- HALUALANI Ð We are searching closest twig on the branch. Mahalo for IfY\ikB%C`e[j\pAi% (m. Hariet Dudoit, m. Ethel Hallock, ing a reunion on Labor Day weekend, drenÕs children and so on. My inten- for anyone who belongs to Solomon any assistance. Leslie Rodenbrock, 234 6TWUVGG*CYCK´K m. Carmen Widdowson, m. Elaine Sept. 4 and 5, 2010, on OÔahu. More tion is to bring everyone together as or Clement Liwai, Halualani Sons of E. Wallace, Orlando, FL, 32809. (407) Mahoe), Marigold ÒEstherÓ (m. Arthur information will follow in the com- one Ôohana. Because our families have KoÔeleÔele and Laura Halualani. We 857-8634 or [email protected]. 6GN (CZ Wilcox, m. Robert Clark, m. Henry ing months. Please save the dates! ÒE moved away from home and been are, for the first time, trying to unite our 'OCKN TQDGTVN"QJCQTI Rodrigues), Isaiah (m. Alma Bartels, Hpai O K Kkou ÔOhana AlohaÓ away for years, we need to begin plan- Ôohana. NahoaÔolelo o Kamehameha KAUKAOPUA aka KAOPUA Ð m. Marian Mark, m. Marguerite (Hold high our beloved ÔOhana). ning now. This way, everyone will married Ohulelani. Their offspring We are searching for the descendants :fc\kk\P%DXZ_X[f Tilton). Meetings are being held once have sufficient time to make the neces- are: 1) Leihauole, 2) PoÔohiwi, 3) and connections to Tutu Naluahine 6TWUVGG/QNQMC´KCPF.CØPC´K a month. Any questions may be direct- KINNEY Ð Looking for descendants sary travel arrangements. Even a small Kaonohi, 4) Kawainui, 5) Kapika, Kaukaopua, aka Kaopua, and his 6GN (CZ ed to Mae Jeremiah-Wong (daughter of William Kinney II, born 15 April trip home to visit takes time to plan. So 6) Kauhi, 7) Emera, 8) Kamala, and Ôohana. The Ôina hnau would be 1832, arrived in HawaiÔi before 1868. to all my family who descend from the in the KahaluÔu and Keauhou areas 'OCKN EQNGVVGO"QJCQTI of Howard ÒBubuÓ Jeremiah) at (808) 9) Luka. PoÔohiwa, our great-grand- 673-5754 or [email protected]. Planning a family reunion in July, Wittrock/Kepano Ôohana, please come mother, married Halualani. Their chil- of Kona Ôkau. The gathering of the 2010. Known children are: William together and let us be one Ôohana and dren are: 1) HaÔalilo; 2) Kapika; 3) descendants for genealogy workshop 9fp[G%DfjjdXe F;F;BK7B?<;8$(&'& Ansel, Minnie, KihapiÔilani William, enjoy! Contact me, Uilani Perez by KoÔeleÔele, our great-grandfather; 4) was held at KahaluÔu. The processes of 6TWUVGG/CWK Henry William, Clarence William, email or phone at uilaniperez@yahoo. Ohule; 5) Kawainui; and 6) Ainini. collecting data of the moÔokÔauhau of 6GN (CZ PE‘ELUAKOLOIA‘AO Ð The desc- Joseph, Robbins, George, Orpha, com or (808) 230-7987. You may also You may contact Carol Halualani these Ôohana are ongoing. Khea mai 'OCKN DQ[FO"QJCQTI endants of Kailiohe, Kailimeeau, David, Oliver and Ray. Please con- contact Audrey Perez at (808) 258- Bright at (808) 235-6788 or by mail Ôoe. Aunty Flo on OÔahu, (808) 354- Kamaiwahine and Lae, who are the tact Orpha Kinney Kaina at (808) 344- 1240 or (808) 262-6540 for further at 46-317 Halualani Place, KneÔohe, 5035; or Aunty Kalani on HawaiÔi, FqJk\e[\i children of PeÔeluakoloiaÔao, are plan- 9033 or [email protected], Erin questions. HI 96744, or Sandi Halualani at (808) (808) 329-7274. ning a reunion Feb. 12-14, 2010. Visit Kinney Lindsey at (808) 885-9023, 744-5566. 6TWUVGG#VNCTIG the web site at kameekua.blogspot.com Kristen Lindsey Ganancial at (808) >EÉE?BE KEKAHUNA Ð My great-grand- 6GN (CZ for information and links to our Ôohana 345-6358, or Auhea Straus Puhi at E9J$(&'&Å7FH$(&'' KAHIHIKOLO Ð I am seeking third-, father is Francis Koakanu Kekahuna, 'OCKN QUYCNFU"QJCQTI genealogy. You may contact Sanford (808) 885-4184. fourth- and fifth-generation informa- born on OÔahu to Henry Enoka Kameekua for any corrections needed ELDERTS/MAHOE Ð The Johan- tion about the descendants of Annie Palenapa Kekahuna and Ida Peters Af_e;%NX`_\É\@M or additions that you may have. Anyone LINDSEY/MAHIKULANI Ð Plans nes Emil Elderts and Keai Mahoe Kealoha Kahihikolo (Parents: Joseph Pedro Ferreira. There were four other 6TWUVGG#VNCTIG interested in joining our reunion, are in progress for a family reunion Ôohana is planning a family reunion in Kahihikolo and Kealoha Lapaku children that came from this unity: please contact Sanford Kameekua, the weekend of 17-19 in September October 2010. We need to update mail- Henry Kekahuna, Ida Kekahuna (mar- 6GN (CZ Kaui). I am mainly interested in any (808) 262-1447, SKameekua@aol. of 2010, in Waimea, HawaiÔi Island, ing and e-mail addresses, phone num- links to a Chinese descendant. Thank ried Lee), Ella Kekahuna (married 'OCKN ETC[PC"QJCQTI com or [email protected]; for the descendants of progenitors bers and family information, so please you in advance for any information Akana), and Beatrice Kekahuna (mar- or Emma M. Sarono, (253) 475-8381 James F. Lindsey Sr. and Mahikulani contact Lauren ÒPaulette EldertsÓ you are able to provide. I can be ried Matsumoto). I greatly appreci- or (253) 227-0557. P. Hookuanui. Names of their six chil- Russell at [email protected] reached at (808) 398-4534 (Joanna) or ate any insight on my Ôohana that IÕve F?8F]]`Z\j dren/spouses to be represented at the or call her at (808) 239-2913 or (808) email [email protected]. never known. I can easily be reached at A7KM;B7 reunion are: Emma K. Lindsey/Harry 285-4124. [email protected] or (808) 891-1596. ?FEFCLCL C7O#I;F$(&'& K. Purdy Sr.; Mary F. Lindsey/Thomas KAHO‘ONEI Ð The descendants of -CRK´QNCPK$NXF5VG D. Kaanaana/Solomon K. Lo/Antone ??7C7A7>?A?7AK the keiki of William Moku KahoÔonei NAHIWA Ð My great grandfa- KAHOLOKULA Ð The Ôohana of (&'' 2JQPG (CZ A.G. Correa; Maymie M.C. Lindsey/ and ÒHelenÓ Holokai Kamaile are ther was Thomas Joseph Kaomealani Kuhalimaiohuli and Kealiiamoiliili Pio H. Kamalo/Kaimi J. Kalaualii/ updating their ÔOhana Registry. The Nahiwa, born 12/9/1859 in Kohala, <8JK?8N8@É@ ?@CF Kaholokula of Maui are planning a Henry K. Levi; Helen F.K. Lindsey/ ADOLPHO/ALVARADO Ð names of their keiki are as follows: HawaiÔi. His daughter Lydia family reunion July 16 and 17, 2010, William K. Notley/James K. Parker; MolokaÔi has been chosen as the next William Kamaile, Louis Moku, Hele Keapolohiwa Cecilia Nahiwa, born #$CMGT#XGPWG at Hale Nanea Hall in Kahului, Maui. James F. Lindsey Jr./Silvana Rodrigues gathering place for our upcoming Malekini, Phoebe Moku, Harold 6/23/1883 in Waimea, HawaiÔi, was 2JQPG (CZ They had 11 children: 1) Kuhaupio de Quintal; Eunice F.K. Lindsey/ Adolpho-Alvarado reunion. The dates Kaneiki, John Moku, Elizabeth Eliza, my grandmother. ThomasÕ wife was 2) Kuhaupio & Kaniala, Apitaila (w) Edward H. Hea. 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Princess Liliuokalani burst request for myself and my large which among other things into tears when she recognized family to you, O princess, when all 9edj_dk[Z\hecfW][&) prevented it from taking 9edj_dk[Z\hecfW][&, some of them. She attempted to of the freight is ready to be shipped, advantage of revenue speak but could not. She wanted tell the head Sister, Sister Marianne, bonds. is no such thing as a bad meal in to see everything at the site includ- to board the ship with you in order ¥ The state not returning 29,000 acres of land, or Òset asides,Ó which Italy. The smells, the desserts, the ing the housing, the hospital, the to select a site for the establishment had been removed from the trust for government entities and pri- wines, the people, the excitement orphanages, the churches, the rec- of the sisters at Kalawao.Ó vate individuals, most before statehood. of the cities and its energy were tory and the stores. She left with a It is clear from these writings that At the same time, Hifo said the stateÕs failure to appropriate general invigorating. broken heart. Father Damien enlisted the aid of not funds or authorize general obligation or revenue bonds Òis not itself a Next, our group attended a Hawai- Father Damien wrote to Queen only the Royal family but also the breach of trust.Ó Her decision found that funding the trust is Òdistinct ian Mass at St. PaulÕs church in Rome Kapiolani about the plight of the support of anyone who would listen. from the duty to manage the trust in a manner that protects trust assets presided over by Bishop Silva and Hawaiian people whom he cared He then used whatever materials he and the ability to make the trust assets productive.Ó M[Wh[h[c_dZ[Zj^hek]^j^[b_\[b[iiedi[n[cfb_Ó[ZXo Tuahine (of the days touched by the MOE ME KA MALUHIA LANI I light Tuahine rain) i ka nu nihi hele nei The Journey Ahead (as it quietly moves along whispering) KA MOE KAU A HO‘OILO maikaÔi no i ke alo pali (all is Þne in the reassuring presence of cliffs) pali prominent throughout her life was ke aloha kau i ka niÔo (tender adoration AuntyÕs pride in being Native Hawai- is heaped on the highest points) hiÔilani ian, speaking her native language, and Ôia i ke ao Ôopua (gently lifted skyward living her culture and traditions which by soft clouds) hoÔopua nanahe mai ana effectively inspired all who knew her. (warmly saying in response) e noho no Her messages Òget a grip and leave a i ka puweuweu (rest here in this humble NXck\iD%?\\e legacyÓ we each hold close; as well as clump of grass) Ôo kuÔu hoa Ôalo leo fond recollections and moÔolelo about ia (this is my friend in conversations) 6TWUVGG1´CJW ?XleXe`8gfc`feX#DJN AuntyÕs time with us. We reßect on o ka hale pili mahamaha (a retreat of %JCKTRGTUQP6TWUVGG#VNCTIG the fun-loving and passionate spirit of affection and welcome) mahana loko i tÕs clear that the ÒAkaka BillÓ will become law before too long. Aunty Malia, Òthe paÔina weekends in ka leo HawaiÔi (passionate in the lan- Therefore, we need to understand what the journey ahead will the garage at Mnoa, Ka Leo HawaiÔi guage of HawaiÔi) ke Ôaho e Ôinana ai entail. loha e n Ôiwi Ôlino and each Sunday nightÕs broadcast, na pua (the aspiration that stirs new Remember that the bill does not Òre-establishÓ the Native n pulapula a Hloa mai afternoons ma kai at PunaluÔu, evenings beginnings) puana aÔe me ka lanakila Hawaiian government that existed before the 1893 overthrow. HawaiÔi a NiÔihau a puni ke at Aloha Grill, the Likelike restaurant (asserting with conÞdence) e mau ka IRather, it provides a ÒprocessÓ for establishing a ÒNative Hawai- ao mlamalama. On Oct. 21 stops before going home, shopping at Ôlelo o ka Ôina (that our language ian Governing EntityÓ (NHGE). In this limited space I would like and 22, 2009, multitudes of Ross, the QueenÕs birthday celebra- will be forever) no ka Ôina he aloha to cover the highlights of the ÒprocessÓ as I understand them. Apeople, Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian, tions at MaunaÔala and joyful time with (our aloha unfailing for our homeland) youth and elders, students and profes- QLCC Ôohana and beneÞciaries across he makeÔe pulama loa Ôia (a gift to be COMMISSION sionals, service providers and corporate HawaiÔi. We will ALL long remember treasured always)ÉÓ In November, the The bill establishes an OfÞce for Native Hawaiian Relations executives, from HawaiÔi and across AuntyÕs 80-year birthday bash at Tree- Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs in the U.S. Interior Department, and for the Interior Secretary to continents, gathered to celebrate Aunty tops; and on a more serious note, the awarded her the Kulia I Ka NuÔu. The form a Commission of nine members (Commission) which will MaliaÕs 82 years. A life journey that cultural trainings imparted in commu- 2010 Queen LiliÔuokalani Keiki Hula prepare and certify to the Secretary a roll (Roll) of adult Native took her from South Kona, HoÔokena, nity settings, in high school and college Competition will be dedicated to her. Hawaiians who meet the deÞnition of Native Hawaiian in the HawaiÔi, to the PaciÞc, to Washington classrooms or corporate board rooms. For us Aunty is but a moment away, we bill and elect to participate in the reorganization of the NHGE. D.C. and to the nations of the world by We will long appreciate the voice need only pause in silence and connect. The only requirements for membership on the Commission are way of her Year 2000 speech on Global Aunty gave to advocating for Native Rejoining loved ones, she now takes 10 years of experience in studying Native Hawaiian genealogy Solidarity: The Way To Peace and Hawaiian self-determination, remind- her place among the ancestors. Nou ke and ability to read and translate documents from Hawaiian to International Cooperation, presented ing us of our history and that it was aloha pau Ôole e KawaihoÔouluohaÔao. English. Native Hawaiian organizations may recommend names at the United Nations in New York time to make things right. Memories, E moe akua Ôoe me ka maluhia lani. In to the Secretary for appointment. City where she imparted the teachings so numerous and to be cherished for this time of Makahiki and in honor of The Commission is authorized to establish the kind of docu- of ÒKe Kukui O Ke Ola O Ke Akua,Ó all time.Ó Kauanoe Kimura expressed Aunty Malia, let us all resolve to leave mentation needed to establish a personÕs eligibility for inclusion ÒLokahi Ka ManaÔo,Ó ÒKa Mana O similar manaÔo in his lament for Aunty. a legacy of peace and well-being in our on the Roll and to that end may consult with Native Hawaiian Loko,Ó and ÒAlohaÓ accompanied by These are a few excerpts, ÒHe Ôu he families, community, HawaiÔi and the organizations and agencies of the state government, including her additional message that ÒPeace aloha no kuÔu hoa (a heartfelt lament nation. the Department of Home Lands and OHA. Upon completion, Begins Within.Ó At the core and always for my friend) o na la kilihune a ka 12/48 the Secretary ÒshallÓ publish the Roll. Those persons listed on the Roll will be eligible to participate in the reorganization of the NHGE, and may establish criteria for election to the Native Hawaiian Interim Government Council (Council), the structure of the Council, and elect members from the Roll to the Council. shovels. KIRCÕs small Restoration staff COUNCIL Volunteers Restore could not have installed thousands of Once elected, the Council may conduct a referendum among seedlings and miles of irrigation with- the persons on the Roll to determine the proposed elements of Kaho‘olawe out the many hard-working hands and the organic governing documents of the NHGE. Those elements strong backs of its volunteers. may include: the criteria for citizenship; the proposed powers and its surrounding waters extending Most of KIRCÕs volunteers partici- and authorities to be exercised by the NHGE; the proposed civil 2 miles seaward from the coastline). pate in restoration projects and stay at rights of the citizens of the NHGE Òand all persons affected by the The mission of the KIRC is to provide the HonokanaiÔa Òbase campÓ on the exercise of governmental powers and authorities of theÓ NHGE; meaningful, safe use of KahoÔolawe southwest shore for four days. Others and any other issues. for the purposes of traditional and have participated in various cultural and Based on the referendum, the Council may develop proposed cultural Hawaiian practices, as well education programs elsewhere on the organic governing documents for the NHGE and distribute them as environmental restoration. The island. KIRC volunteers already under- along with a brief description to those listed on the Roll. Then the Reserve is held in trust by the KIRC stand that the island is a special place, Council may hold elections for ratifying the proposed governing :fc\kk\P%DXZ_X[f until management and control passes chanting to ask permission to come the documents. When the documents are ratiÞed and certiÞed by the 6TWUVGG/QNQMC´KCPF.CØPC´K to a sovereign Native Hawaiian entity island before they come ashore. Work Secretary, the Council may hold elections to Þll the ofÞces of upon its recognition by the United days start early in the morning before the NHGE. States and the State of HawaiÔi. sunrise. As Native Hawaiians have his monthÕs article features an Today, the island is still a devas- understood for generations, the most GOVERNING ENTITY update from the KahoÔolawe tated landscape, but signs of recovery productive time to work is in the cool After the NHGE is reorganized and the organic governing Island Reserve Commis- abound. Since the Þnal eradication of of the morning. Volunteers spend long documents are adopted the Council will submit the governing sionÕs restoration program, goats from the island in the early 1990s days working with Restoration staff documents to the Secretary, who is to certify that the governing provided by their publica- and the beginning of KIRCÕs restora- planting native grasses and shrubs in documents (1) establish the criteria for citizenship in the NHGE; tionsT staff. tion efforts, there are indications that the winter during our planting season, (2) met the legal requirements for their adoption; (3) provide the The KahoÔolawe Island Reserve the restoration of the island can suc- and removing invasive alien weeds authority for the NHGE to negotiate with the Federal, State and Commission (KIRC) brings more ceed. For the past few years, volunteers during the summer months. During ÒlocalÓ governments; (4) provide for exercise of governmental than 1,000 volunteers each year to and KIRCÕs Restoration Program have the evening, volunteers learn more authority by the NHGE; (5) Òprevent the sale, disposition, lease, KahoÔolawe to help restore its dev- focused on replanting hardy native spe- about the islandÕs unique history and or encumbrance of lands, interests in lands, or other assets of astated landscape and revitalize cies that will hold the remaining topsoil resources through regular talks by staff theÓ NHGE Òwithout the consent of theÓ NHGE; (6) provide traditional Hawaiian practices. and slow the constant march of soil and other dedicated volunteers. protection of the civil rights of the citizens of the NHGE and The restoration of KahoÔolawe is a erosion. These plants allow the scarce For many, this is their Þrst expe- others affected by governmental actions of the NHGE; and (7) are long-term endeavor that will last many annual rainfall of only 25 inches to rience in such a harsh and remote consistent with applicable Federal law and the special relationship generations. The island was severely penetrate into the soil instead of seeing environment. The work is hard and between the U. S. and its indigenous native people. impacted by the presence of goats runoff choking the ReserveÕs pristine the days are long, but our volunteers for more than 200 years and military reefs. Since 2003, KIRC has planted cherish every moment and regularly NEGOTIATIONS bombing for more than 50 years. The more than 150,000 seedlings of native return to do it again. As they leave the After all of that, the Native Hawaiian Governing Entity will be resulting landscape is marked by open grasses, shrubs and trees. To improve island and depart this wahi pana and able to enter into negotiations with the other governments regard- barren plains of hard compacted earth their survival rate, over 13 miles of puÔuhonua, they feel a sense of accom- ing transfer of lands; exercise of governmental authority over that continuously lose valuable topsoil irrigation lines have been laid to bring plishment and being a part of history as those lands and natural resources, and land use; exercise of civil to powerful winds that blow inces- water from a 1-acre water catchment they have made a small but lasting con- and criminal jurisdiction; delegation of governmental powers to santly across the island. to the planting areas. Planting delicate tribution to the healing of this sacred the NHGE by the federal and state government; residual respon- KIRC is a state agency that over- seedlings in the impenetrable hardpan island, KahoÔolawe. sibilities of the federal and state governments; and grievances sees the management and use of the is difÞcult work that requires large regarding historical wrongs committed against Native Hawaiians KahoÔolawe Island Reserve (the island power augers and heavy picks and by the United States and the State of HawaiÔi. (( a[ía[ícWfW(&&/ <;7JKH?D=D7J?L;>7M7??7DD;MI"<;7JKH;I7D:;L;DJIraWmW_ebWrj^[b_l_d]mWj[he\E>7 b[eÉ[b[b[kiljk\\d\jjjX^\j this, before we expire perhaps we can Aloha ‘oe, dear friend provide for our posterity a glimpse This Christmas, of what our lives were like as well as those of our kpuna and inspire our send a gift of prayer their guidance in helping us to Þnd keiki to aspire to the better character- who they were and how we can istics and values of us guys. ize your elderly neighbors who spend the beneÞt from their experiences and So before your kpuna leave this holidays alone Ð surrounded by family existence. Family history is some- life you might want to sit with them having a wonderful Christmas dinner. thing we should all consider and and record their stories and memo- Visualize your tt walking effortless commit to explore this coming year. ries and add them to yours. This without the pain of arthritis. Visualize that It is not a dead subject but a living Christmas season offers us the oppor- family member once hooked on drugs, 9fp[G%DfjjdXe and vibrant one that can bring us tunity to visit kpuna, converse with enjoying Christmas with friends Ð free of 6TWUVGG/CWK both joy and regret. My wife, Maile, them, comfort them, and enjoy them all drugs. Visualize family members who tells of being given only what infor- one more time. Some can be a bit ;feXc[9%:XkXcleX need to lose weight and picture them slen- mation was printed on a 3-by-5 card ornery but be patient and you will 6TWUVGG-CWC´KCPF0K´KJCW der and healthy. Visualize greeting your loha kkou, about her great grandmother, Eunice appreciate the paths they have trod- loved one as he or she returns safely home KahoÔonei Panoke Malaihi, of WaiheÔe, Maui. This den and the challenges they have from Iraq. A monetary gift has no value, left us to enter another lady, however, during her lifetime faced as you learn more about them. his is the time of year we cel- the real value is in how much of your- existence a few days was an important aliÔi and married Family reunions are always being ebrate the birth of our Savior, self goes into the giving, so that when the after the Hawaiian Civic a German, Carl Frederick Scholtz, advertised in Ka Wai Ola and that Jesus Christ, and embrace the monetary gift is gone, the spirit of your AClub convention on Maui. He had who was the Þrst blacksmith on is another opportunity to both meet love of our family and friends. visual gift of prayer lingers on. The power done his part for the Civic Clubs for Maui. They owned much of Wail- and reunite with ohana and to learn This is the time of year we of prayer is awesome. decades and will be remembered uku and traveled to Germany but more about yourselves and why you shareT gifts and messages of happiness I visualize the celebration of world- fondly for his contributions not thatÕs about all she knew for some may be like that. and goodwill with our dear ones. wide recognition for the Hawaiian only to them but also to Hawaiians time. So how much will your great The passing of KahoÔonei, and Christmas may be the one and only people. I visualize the organized plan- and our culture. His presence and grandchildren know about you? Malia Craver, and a sweet and time of the year that we communicate ning of a solid foundation for a Hawaiian personality were comforting and We can perpetuate our family humble friend, Roselle Soon, bring with our friends via a Christmas card. nation striving to achieve the goals that convincing and he will be missed knowledge and history by recording to light the transitory nature of We attempt to express our prayers and create the recognition we deserve. I pray for a season. My sincere condo- it. Diaries are familiar to most and our lives on earth and the need for best wishes for the holiday season and for the healing of our Hawaiian people lences go out to his family and close are also known as journals, which are us to live good lives and set good the New Year in a mere sentence or two: that God will heal our hearts and sur- friends to whom he meant so much. recorded on a regular basis. Family examples for those who follow ÒWishing you the best for the holiday round us with His peace. His employment at the OfÞce of histories, a summary of our lives or and those who linger longer. Now season and the coming year. You are I visualize and pray for all who read Hawaiian Affairs was much appre- an autobiography, are also means by is the time for us to prepare and in always in our prayers.Ó these words to become nurturing parents ciated and we wish him Godspeed which we can memorialize our lives doing so we can take steps to con- LetÕs do something different this year Ð for the sake of our children. to a better life and a reunion with for the beneÞt of others. And then, tinue our legacies, as minimal as Ð give visual gifts. One at a time, picture Eia ka hoÔopmaikaÔi no kia w a no his kpuna. there is the genealogical research, they might be, that our great grand- each person on your list and visualize ka makahiki hou. Aia mau Ôoukou ma ko And as we reßect upon ancestors which establishes our lineages, iden- children can know about us and that person enjoying the most precious mkou leo pule. and their former presence on this tiÞes our families, and locates us at maybe learn from us rather than gift imagined for him or her. Visualize Wishing you the best for the holiday land of aloha may we continue to the bottom of that long ancestral line just read about us on a 3-by-5 card. the keiki in your family graduating with season and the coming year. You are learn from them today as we seek from which we descend. With all of Merry Christmas and God bless. honors and going on to college. Visual- always in our prayers. ! " # $# $% " & ' ' ( & !" !# %%7 ! !" # # ! " ) ! #* !/%0 . !!2/"5 . 6 4* " +,)-./. " +,)-. " " +,)-. / % +,)-.-- 012/2-2/ 012/22..!/ ! 012/2 )/. 2 012/2 - 3412/2-2!! 3412/22..-!. 3412/2 -.- 3412/2 - mmm$e^W$eh]%ame a[ía[ícWfW(&&/ () b[eÉ[b[b[kiljk\\d\jjjX^\j of the ranch, hauled with care into The Plantation owned the NÔlehu drinks and snacks were free. The Moku O Keawe Christmas town, and placed in a corner of the General Store, the sugar mill and lights of the Christmas tree sparkled hall. The ranch ladies had kuleana the shipping pier at HonuÔapo. They and revealed the pile of presents used the same lights, ornaments, for dressing it up. The tree looked controlled the KaÔaluÔalu Ranching stacked beneath. Everyone greeted tinsel and star to top it off every like the Empire State Building! The operation, and owned the local ball- each other with hugs and Christmas year. Our ornaments must have manager Ð Hartwell Carter for most park and the community clubhouse. wishes. We mingled with the other been a hundred years old! Around of my time Ð would launch the night In 1948, the average plantation children of the community who New YearÕs, we took the tree down with a short speech. Then the music grade 4 employee made approxi- shared the one interest that kept us and let it dry in the chicken pen. would warm up a cold Waimea mately 90 cents per hour. returning to the tree: every child The grand Þnale was our dad let- night: Uncle Pakana (Francis) Spen- The Christmas festivity spon- present was sure to receive a gift. ting us burn it! What a thrill to hear cer, our ÒPavarotti,Ó would bring the sored by the plantation was equal Then, everyone Þnally focused IfY\ikB%C`e[j\p#Ai% it snap and crackle, see the ßames house down with ÒO Holy Night.Ó to none. Two weeks before Dec. on the Christmas tree. The children and smell the needles. We did not Then, Santa (Uncle Joe Pacheco) 25, colorful lights were strung in lined up, eagerly taking their places. 6TWUVGG*CYCK´K get that many presents, and our would run into the Hall to kani kani the monkeypod trees on the main Although my dad was a Þsherman, mom always reminded us when we pele with his big Ôeke slung over his street through town. A perfectly we were included as part of the For 2,000 years, ChristÕs birth made an ugly face about a gift Ð shoulder. He would give us a little shaped pine tree was then trucked plantation community. As the line has been celebrated around the rare, because her right hand moved brown paper bag that had an apple, to the park where it was decorated moved forward, each child was world. These are recollections by at lightning speed Ð that it was the orange and hard candy in it that with all the colors of Christmas. given a paper sack containing a red Leningrad Elarionoff and me of thought that counted. in a day would soak in moisture The carpenter crew built a stage, apple, an orange and an assortment Christmas as kolohes (rascals) At school, the Christmas Mail and make our hands all sticky and a windbreak and bleachers. It was of candy. The big payoff was receiv- growing up on opposite ends of Box was the big deal. Two weeks gooey. Then it was time to go home, exciting for us kids to see all this ing one of the colorfully wrapped Moku O Keawe Ð Leningrad in before break, the Post OfÞce would jump in bed and let the sugar plums unfold, stretching our necks for a presents retrieved by SantaÕs helper KaÔ, and I in Kohala. open. We would write cards to all dance in our heads. better view while passing on the beneath the tree. It always contained our schoolmates and dump them The other memory I will forever school bus each day. the impractical toy that we took hristmas was a joyous into the decorated boxes. The mail have is the Norfolk Pine at PuÔu Even though we lived 5 miles home and placed beneath our own time in Waimea. As would be taken to the school ofÞce Ô pelu, the Parker home (which is out of town, carolers visited in the tree. The next morning, we eagerly Hawaiian Christians, we on Friday when it was delivered to now a museum). When Kathy and evenings to serenade us. In our opened the presents. The school knew what Christmas the classes. I donÕt think the Christ- I lived in the Parker Compound home, we set up a branch cut from supplies were necessary elements was about. At ÔImiola mas Post OfÞce exists anymore. It (1970-1974) we would stand at a pine tree and decorated it with to our education, but the toy gun CChurch, founded by Rev. Lorenzo died, I believe, when Ms. Madden the base of the tree and look up. shiny ornaments and tinsel that had with paper shots was a gift beyond Lyons in 1835, I remember the won her case before the U.S. It mustÕve been at least 10 feet in been used many times before. There expectation. Christmas Eve play. This was, for Supreme Court over separation of diameter and no less than 200 feet were no blinking lights, as we lived Those days are gone and my chil- many of us, our only real oppor- Church and State. Our school was tall. The ranch crew would drape without electricity. We were poor dren are adults today with children tunity to be thespians and drama smaller then, only 200 students. the tree with a mile of lights. From and the tree had few gifts beneath of their own. As grandparents, we kings and queens: Joseph and Mary, Time ßies, as this was 50 years ago; a distance, the tree looked like a it, mostly school supplies like pen- struggle to Þnd Christmas gifts that shepherds, angels and wise men. I today, itÕs 1,400. lighthouse with a thousand port- cils, tablets and erasers. My mom would entertain for more than a remember Mrs. Kawai on the piano Every town had a Sugar Daddy: holes standing guard over our town, took the time to instill in us that the few days before being tossed into a in Sunday school and on the organ in Waimea, it was Parker Ranch. a tower of hope, a beacon of aloha, true meaning of Christmas was the box awaiting the next garage sale. in church playing classic Christmas Whether oneÕs parents worked for the ParkersÕ way of celebrating birth of Jesus. We did not nag for Times have changed, but the reason hymns. I also remember the Bible the ranch or not, the ranch remem- ÒThe Light of the World.Ó toys or impractical gimmicks as we for Christmas remains the same. readings, stuck in my brain to this bered every family at Christmas. Some of what was is no more. all understood our Þnancial status. very day. Wreaths of Christmas Everyone looked forward to the The Christmas Mailbox is pau. The However, we took turns each day From LeningradÕs family to berry and pine branches made by Christmas program at Barbara Hall Barbara Hall sits silent on Christ- searching through the Sears cata- yours; from my family to yours our moms decked our church hall Ð (now Parker School). All 200 from mas Eve now, has for years. But the log looking for practical toys and (Kathy, Maluhia, Lono and what a labor of love it was. Waimea School got a gift, compli- memories of a Waimea Christmas dreaming of the day when we could Imiola); from Kama Hopkins and At home, I remember the smells: ments of Parker Ranch: one year live on, good memories of times own them. Tiona Wailehua (my staff in Hono- pkake, puakenikeni, pakalana, all the boys received ßannel shirts, gone by, and better times to come. The one sure excitement we lulu); from Lukela Ruddle, Gladys plumeria, night-blooming jasmine, another year leather belts, and one shared was centered on Christmas Brigham, Ilihia Gionson and Þr needles, and teriyaki beef being Christmas leather wallets. I donÕt n the 1940s, the Hutchinson Eve at the park where everyone Courtney Ludwig (our Hilo staff); grilled over a BBQ pit. We always recall what the girls got. A huge pine Sugar Plantation basically con- came to the festivities. It began and Ruby McDonald and Dawn bought our tree from Fukushima tree was cut down by our paniolo Itrolled NÔlehu as it employed with singing followed by the pro- Tanimoto (our Kona staff), Mele Store just after Thanksgiving. We fathers from some remote corner the majority of people living there. gram. Hot chocolate, coffee, soft Kalikimaka a HauÔoli Makahiki Hou. thank God every day for all of them. young men and women have matured but have The blessing of family In early November, we trekked to the family never forgotten what was given them by one B;JJ;HI farm in HauÔula (where I grew up) to celebrate who made them feel like they mattered and my sister HenriettaÕs 85th birthday Ñ and who was instrumental in teaching them not 9edj_dk[Z\hecfW][', what a celebration it was! The constant rain- only in the classroom, on the Þeld or on the fall forced our large crowd under one tent, but court; but who took the time to instill in them She directed me to the proper web that is exactly what made the day so special. valuable life lessons. His wife, Jean, and site for the Application and Standards to I am thankful for a sister who over the years their three children and many grandchildren be eligible to be a vendor at the Market has held the family together and for a day of will always be a part of his great legacy. I Days. story telling and much laughter. My sisters will miss him and will remember fondly our In a week I was accepted and invited to and I reminisced about our childhood days in friendly Kamehameha/Punahou rivalry which attend the Arts Market as a vendor for my FqJk\e[\i HauÔula with our aunt and tt kne who raised our children continue today. Our family is so Ipu Pawehe work. 6TWUVGG#VNCTIG us; and we remembered fondly our brothers, important. I have been a vendor at other events George and Kaluna, who are no longer with us, I want to take this time to thank all of you over the years including the master of as well as our sister, Ethel, who has been ill for Ð my community Ð for the support that you events, the Merrie Monarch, as a lei he holiday season is in full swing; some time. With each gathering, I am able to sit have given me, for the friendship you have vendor. This is HOEAÕs Þrst Arts Market. and despite hard economic times with Henrietta and my sister Dot to enjoy the shared with me and for the kindness you have The organization from a vendor perspec- and the sad state of world crises land on which we were raised, to watch with shown me throughout the years. You give me tive of the event was absolutely excellent. and wars, we must dig deep within amazement how large our family has grown, the motivation to continue the work I do and Everything I experienced as a vendor was us to Þnd that silver lining and to and to be reminded of how all of them are a you inspire me to carry on. You are important; a pleasure to be a part of. recognizeT the blessings we all receive even blessing to me. I left that day with a grateful you are my family. I just wanted to extend my mahalo to when the days seem dark. heart and with my spirits lifted because I had May all of you remember the love that you the Kemailani Hanap Foundation for For me, the blessings are many Ð good spent a wonderful day with the family I love. hold in your heart for those near and dear to the opportunity to be a part of the HOEA health, a job that allows me to serve the My family is so important. you, and may you continue to be blessed with project and the Arts Market of Oct. 3 and Hawaiian people, great friends Ð but my big- In mid-November, our family mourned those things that you need along with those 4 in Kamuela on the Moku o HawaiÔi. gest and most favorite blessing, hands down, the loss of my wifeÕs cousin, David Pinkham things that are a vital part of your being. May is my family. On Christmas Day I will have Eldredge. Although the occasion was a sad you always be blessed by your family. Your Momi Greene been married to my high school heartthrob, one, the day long and the crowd large, I was family is important. Ipu Grower & Decorator KuÔulei, for 54 years; and I will celebrate the thankful for a full day to spend time with our I pray your holiday season be filled Hawaiian Gourds occasion with my two children, son-in-law, family and friends as we celebrated a life well with joy, laughter and the love of your Kea¯hole-Kona, Moku O Hawai‘i three grandchildren and members of our big lived. I am thankful for the blessing of being family. Let all of us remember the love extended family as well as friends whom we family to a man who touched many and made of our Savior and find comfort in the have adopted as family. I love my family and positive impact on the lives he touched Ð these knowledge that families are forever. OFFICE of HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Get your subscription 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813-5249 to Go to '''! !# '! to sign up. 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