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Page 2 Hānaside News Winter 2024ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONS WIDTH X HEIGHT 1X RATE 4X RATEFull Page Back Cover Full Color (9.25” x 15.0”) $1,660 $1,481Full Page Interior Full Color (9.25” x 15.0”) $1,460 $1,2811/2 Page Full Color Horizontal (9.25” x 7.5”) $893 $7781/2 Page Full Color Vertical (4.5” x 15.0”) $893 $778Banner Large Full Color (9.25” x 4.5”) $605 $504Banner Small Full Color (9.25” x 2.5”) $385 $3311/4 Page Full Color (4.5” x 7.25”) $440 $3691/6 Page Full Color (4.5” x 4.75”) $309 $264Business Notice Full Color (4.5” x 2.125”) $176 $154Business Block Full Color (2.25” x 2.125”) $92 $91Add-On: Website - Circulation Location Listing Hyperlink $25 $20Graphic Design Fee (per hour) $45Ad Correction Fee (to correct CMYK/K 100%, size, etc.) $45Hānaside News Rate SheetAdvertise with us for east side exposure capturing the niche of Hāna.Support one of the last of its kind, a home town printed publication which depends on advertisers like you! Mahalo for your kokua.Call Adrienne Advertising Sales Manager (808) 280-1563 Or Email: ads@hanasidenews.comThe Largest Selection in Hawaii!The Largest Selection in Hawaii!808-573-8318808-573-8318Rainbow AcresRainbow AcresCACTUS & SUCCULENT NURSERYCACTUS & SUCCULENT NURSERY2233 Olinda Road, Makawao | rainbowacresmaui.comTUESDAY AND THURS 9-4 TUESDAY AND THURS 9-4 SATURDAY 10-3SATURDAY 10-362nd Issue Winter 2024connecting our communitiesEDITORIAL ASSOCIATE Heidi LeaADVERTISING SALES Adrienne PorembaGRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT Alana RossPUBLISHING COORDINATOR Amanda MoriCIRCULATION The TeamCOVER PHOTOShandelle NakaheluaTell us what YOU see and want to see in our community! Write a letter, take a photo, send a suggestion to editor@hanasidenews.comDEADLINE FOR SPRING ISSUE IS JANUARY 1ST, 2025PUBLISHED BYHĀNASIDE NEWS & PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC.(808) 248-8848 | P.O. Box 795 Hāna, HI 96713info@hanasidenews.com | www.hanasidenews.comBamboo InnEnchantment on Hāna Bay(808) 248-7718 www.bambooinn.comMaui Bed and Breakfast Permit: BBHA 2012/0001Hāna Birth AnnouncementsJayz Kepano Kalokuokamaile LonoBorn on October 5, 20245 lbs. 13 oz Congratulations to new parents Kayzlen Lono & Kamalani Odawelcoming the arrival of their son!Grandparents: Dawn & the late John Lono, Nelson & Kaili KanakaoleIf you want others to be happy,practice compassion.If you want to be happy,practice compassion.PO BOX 646 Hāna, HI 96713PO BOX 646 Hāna, HI 96713Hāna Maui TrustHāna Maui TrustIN MEMORIAMDebra Jean Sullivan aka Sail SullyMichelle (Shelley) Marie ByrneHarry HasegawaJoanne CarreiraJoseph Kamehameha ʻMeha’ LonoKanani KahalehoeKris KristoffersonMaddie HelekahiMax MatsonLeslie “Bozo” Carvalho Neima (Collins) VandusenBill John Medeiros

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 3Some passersby may still be wondering about the Rainbow Healing Waves art installation which was located along the fenceline fronting Hāna School from Fall 2023 through Spring 2024. The artwork debuted as an interactive project at the Hāna Farmers Market and Paula Fuga Concert for a Cause Event on September 1, 2023, where it was appreciated inclusively by keiki through kūpuna. Presented as an avenue to share thoughts and words of support written on ribbons which were woven into the framework, this additive artwork continued to grow with community and student participation over a few weeks as the colorful ribbons completely lled in the wave forms – its intention to allow for reection and to aid the process of grieving, towards a path of healing. The artwork reected support for Lahaina and Kula, providing an avenue for the local Hāna community to weave their wishes, hopes, and healing messages into. In doing so, the Rainbow Healing Wave expressed our collective wishes for the healthy recovery of our island through color and a powerful collective voice. The frame itself was built onto hog wire panels donated by Mahele Farm, which were subsequently returned when the installation was removed. In Hawaiian mythology, the Rainbow is a symbol of transformation and a pathway between Earth and Heaven, as it is in many cultures around the world. In Hawaiian folklore, rainbows symbolize the veil between the realms of the gods and the realms of humans. Seeing the Healing Rainbow Wave was a visual expression to help both the living and the dead to peacefully transition through the time and profound events that took place on Maui in August 2023.The Healing Rainbow Waves art installation emerged as a community project alongside a series of artworks created and shared by 6th and 8th grade students at Hāna School six days after the re which destroyed Lahaina and parts of Kula. The students attended Hawaiian Studies classes and were guided in this art project by their Kumu Piʻilani Lua who is a renowned Hawaiian Cultural Leader, along with international public artist Blessing Hancock.This series’ intention was for healing and sending messages of support from the children of Hāna to the children of Lahaina affected by the Maui res. Each work emphasized traditional Hawaiian cultural values, exploring the themes of empathy and character building for these future Hāna community leaders. The children of Hāna are strong, ready, and willing to help Maui. These works expressed their messages of love and aloha to the Maui children affected by the res. The keiki artworks were on display at the Hāna Farmers Market and were part of an online auction to help fund re relief efforts. The images can be seen on the HānaMaui Website Moʻolelo Share Your Stories Page (https://hanamaui.com/hana-school-keiki-artwork-kumu-piilanis-hawaiian-studies-classes/).Reflections on the Healing Rainbow Waves & Hāna By Blessing Hancock & Heidi Lea | PC: Heidi Lea@reallygreatsiteSUN: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMMON - SAT: 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM15 Makawao AvenuePukalani, HI 96768(808) 572-7616www.pukalanisuperette.com@pukalanisuperette275 W KAAHUMANU AVE. STE 189 KAHULUI, HI 96732

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Page 4 Hānaside News Winter 2024Conserving East Maui’s Loulu: Pritchardia WoodiiBy Mike Opgenorth | PC: Mike OpgenorthOf the over 1,387 recognized native plant species in Hawaiʻi, Loulu palms are some of the most iconic. Found in pollen core samples throughout the islands, it is thought that much of our mid-lower elevation forests once included Loulu as regular members of the forest. Today, most of the 24 Hawaiian fan palm species are restricted to higher mountain areas where the native forest endures. One specic type of Loulu growing in East Maui, Pritchardia woodii, were not previously conserved, and have been declining rapidly in the wild; so our Kahanu Garden staff are taking on the challenge. After obtaining necessary permits, the Kahanu team collaborated with the Plant Extinction Prevention Program and Lyon Arboretum to conduct eldwork and propagation of fruits which will soon be planted at the garden. This unique loulu palm grows in the upper mountains of Waihoʻi and Kīpahulu valleys, and nowhere else on earth.. Introduction to Pritchardia woodiiLoulu are famous for their distinctive solitary trunk and fan-shaped leaves. It’s not only a beautiful landscape tree, but the tree is associated with a long list of cultural uses too. The translation of loulu is “umbrella”, which is tting given the leaves are prized for thatching (many of the hale in Hāna are thatched using loulu fronds), the trunks can bed used for pahu drums, and the hāwane (fruits) were eaten owing to their coconut-esque texture and taste. There are even records of loulu being planted as special temporary ʻheiau louluʻ, where deities of shing were acknowledged.These remaining wild trees are accessible only by helicopter, highlighting the logistical challenges of studying and conserving them. Historically, the palm’s natural dispersers, such as the now-extinct ʻUla-ʻai-hāwane honeycreeper, played a key role in spreading the palm’s seeds throughout the forest, but this dispersal has been interrupted by invasive plant species and animal predators that eat the delectable fruits before they mature. Threats to Pritchardia woodiiThe decline of Hawaiian palms like P. woodii began with the arrival of the Polynesian Rat, which preys on the palm’s seeds. This was exacerbated by European arrival, where mosquitoes would decimate the native honeycreeper population. Today these challenges of habitat loss, invasive species like rats and pigs, and the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) threaten the loulu both in the wild and in the landscape. If CRB is not controlled and gains a foothold on Maui, it could decimate not only P. woodii but any of the native Hawaiian palms and a long list of other introduced palm species. Conservation efforts have become critical as the remaining East Maui loulu forests are now fragmented with very little to no new keiki able to serve as the next generation.Conservation Fieldwork and care at Kahanu GardenPrior to making collections, we surveyed Waihoʻi valley in 2021, conrming the presence of just over 400 P. woodii palms scattered throughout the valley. Over several trips, Kahanu Garden and staff with the Plant Extinction Prevention Program (PEPP) collected seeds from different clusters of palms throughout the valley, despite challenges like all of the mature fruits being eaten by rats, and of course the unpredictable weather. After collection, fruits were brought to NTBG’s Kahanu Garden in Hāna, Maui, with some being sent to Lyon Arboretum on Oʻahu for germination using a technique called ʻembryo rescue’. This process helps save immature seeds from rats to become healthy young plants.Results and Future Conservation NeedsOverall, 48 seedlings were successfully germinated, a promising step for the species. These seedlings will be planted primarily at Kahanu Garden for conservation and future reforestation, helping to preserve an important part of our forest.The conservation of Hawaiian Loulu palms requires continued efforts to control invasive pests like the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle and protection of remaining habitat. Collaborative efforts between conservation groups, mahi ʻai (farmers), and the community will be crucial in ensuring the survival of these culturally and ecologically signicant palms that reect a part of Hawaiʻi and Hānaʻs cultural heritage.The full version of this story can be obtained by subscribing to the International Palm society at palms.org. Hāna residents can reach out to kahanu@ntbg.org if you would like the full electronic copy.

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 5Please visit HanaMaui.com, sponsored by the HBC, to nd the latest local news, activity guides, & community calendar.Link to our monthly HBC Board/Member meetings on the HanaMaui.com Calendar of Events! HĀNA BUSINESS COUNCILJoin Today! HBC Membership gives your business a Premium Directory Listing on HanaMaui.com, our HBC sponsored website, Annual Membership is $50 Put your ideas into actions!Sign up/renew online at: https://hanamaui.com/hbc/ Monthly HBC member meetings are on ZOOM 8x / year with 2 Sponsored Annual Social Gatherings We are a nonprot tax-exempt IRS 501(c)(3) organization. Federal Tax ID #99-0313784. Your membership and donations are U.S. tax deductible. IHO / DOWN:1. Sister of a boy2. Grandmother3. Uncle6. Grandfather7. Cousin9. Brother of a girl11. Younger sibling of the same genderAKU / ACROSS:4. Father5. Aunty8. Mother10. Older sibling of the same genderHigh school was a whirlwind of learning and growth. Through countless practices and competitive games, I discovered my passion for teamwork and perseverance, shaping who I am today. Despite the challenges, I cherish the memories made on and off the court, each one a stepping stone toward my future.My goals in life are to attend college, where I can pursue my passion for playing basketball at the collegiate level. I also aspire to become a teacher, sharing my knowledge and inspiring the next generation. By balancing my academic and athletic pursuits, I hope to create a positive impact both on and off the court.Callie WilliamsMy high school experience was a rollercoaster. Going into high school I never realized how fast everything would go by. In my freshman year, I made friends with everyone, played sports, and did not know what I wanted to do. Going through my sophomore and beginning of junior year I feel like it was the same thing, just goong off not thinking of what I wanted to do and focusing on the things that don’t matter. Towards the end of junior year, I realized the importance of putting myself rst at school because no one is doing it for me and will push me to be better. I took time and started researching to nd something that sparked my interest, something I wanted to put work into becoming. To be honest, I didn’t like anything I came across. Then I started doing lashes and nails as a hobby and ended up really enjoying it. Now I am a full-time student and athlete, I work two jobs to help save up and get ready to go to IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage Maui Campus to become a certied nail and lash technician. I still have a lot of work and research to do but I’m happy to have my priorities straight and goals to work towards.Namahanaokealaula SmithAloha my name is Meleana and I’m honored to be featured in the senior spotlight. During my high school years I maintained an approximate GPA of 4.0. One of my favorite memories in high school was being involved with student government and having the opportunity to play sports. Traveling island to island with a team is an experience like no other, especially when we win. After high school I plan on going to college. My end goal is to go into law school for corporate law, then eventually become a lawyer. Thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way. I look forward to making an impact.Meleana KurokawaGrowing up in Hāna, and being able to grow up with the same people from bebbeh days to now, is such an underrated privilege that I am so thankful for. School has taught me so much, but one thing I’ll always remember and carry with me is to live your life with purpose and that there is so much more to the world. Through my years at Hāna High and Elementary, I’ve learned the importance of respect, kindness, and responsibility. Our nurturing school encourages us to embrace our cultural heritage and to contribute positively to our community, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. These experiences have instilled in me a strong moral compass and commitment to making a meaningful impact in the world. After high school, my primary goal is to move to the Big Island and attend a trade school to gain specialized skills in my chosen eld. I believe that hands-on training and practical experience will provide a strong foundation for my career. Additionally, I plan to start investing early to set myself up for long-term nancial success. By making smart investments and nancial decisions, while focusing on my education, I aim to build a stable and prosperous future for myself. This path will not only help me achieve my professional aspirations but also ensure that I am well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.J-Lah SinenciNā Pilina ʻOhana Crossword Puzzle Class of 2025SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

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Page 6 Hānaside News Winter 2024East Maui Water Authority with the support of Mayor Bisson Springs Into ActionBy Heidi LeaEditor’s Note: In a much lauded action stemming from a County of Maui East Maui Regional Community Board (EMRCB) meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) Chair Dawn Chang withdrew from the BLNR meeting on Friday, September 27, the agenda item which was in consideration of granting a 30 year license for East Maui Irrigation (EMI) for rights to divert water resources from the Koʻolau Forest Reserve. Director Chang had listened to public comment on Wednesday’s EMRCB meeting, and later deferred with consideration of that public comment and a letter sent from Mayor Bisson to Director Chang on September 26. Mayor Bisson’s letter states, “The purpose of my request is two-fold. As you are aware, the Maui County Charter was recently amended to create the County of Maui East Maui Regional Community Board (“EMRCB”), and the East Maui Water Authority (“EMWA”). One of the County’s primary goals in supporting the formation of both entities is to pursue the County’s control and management of the East Maui Water License. On March 14, 2024, the EMRCB, through its Chair Jonathan Likeke Scheuer, formally notied the BLNR of its request that the DLNR initiate the processes for the EMWA to obtain and manage the East Maui Water License. He also requested that he be informed of the steps that needed to be taken to effectuate this acquisition. You acknowledged these requests with a reply letter dated July 31, 2024. A deferral of this item will allow the EMWA an opportunity to follow-up with the DLNR on this request, More importantly, however, a deferral of this item will allow the County of Maui and other interested parties to explore possible long-term partnership opportunities that will address the water needs of both public and private entities that depend on this important water resource. My hope is to end the long-standing conict surrounding this water resource, and to bring the parties together to explore fair and equitable ways to balance everyone’s water needs. The best way to accomplish this end is to come up with a working compromise rather than an expensive, lengthy contested case proceeding.”Maui Hikina eagerly embraces the opportunity of empowered stewardship of its waters!Link to letter: https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts aspx?AID=15838PC: Cory Vicens of Gina Young, who was sworn in as Interim Director of the EMWA on Friday, October 4, with a conrmation hearing slated for late October. In Koʻolau Moku, the connection between water, the ʻāina, sustainability, and traditional practices is protected by law. For generations, the connection between mauka and makai has been recognized as a vital way of life for preserving the land across Hawaiʻi, a practice that remains vibrant in some East Maui streams. From the poʻo wai source in the uplands, down to the muliwai (estuaries), creating a life-giving connection between freshwater and the ocean. These estuaries are essential nurseries for marine life and form an ecosystem that depends on the natural ow and feeds our communities. However, the waters of Koʻolau Moku have been subjected to extreme diversion by corporations like Alexander & Baldwin (A&B) and its subsidiary East Maui Irrigation (EMI). For decades, these entities diverted every drop of water, leaving local communities, who rely on water for taro farming, shing, and gathering, without this essential resource. Kalo cultivation, once completely cut off in Wailuanui due to de-watering of streams, have left taro elds fallow, while some ‘Ohana remain burdened by overgrowth since the 100% dewatering. The community’s struggle was partly recognized when voters amended the Hawaiʻi State Constitution in 1978 to protect traditional practices that rely on water, such as taro farming and shing. A 1987 Water Code law further strengthened these protections, adding environmental regulations intended to safeguard the ecosystem and water resources. Yet, A&B and EMI, with the support of the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), continued to circumvent these protections. Through the issuance of temporary, annually renewable permits, they were able to continue their water diversions without adhering to the stricter environmental regulations. This loophole allowed them to divert water for over 38 years, despite the expiration of their long-term lease in 1986.In 2018, the situation evolved when Mahi Pono, a subsidiary of the Canadian PSP Investments, became a 50% owner of EMI alongside A&B. Four years later, in March 2022, the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court ruled that these temporary permits were illegal, marking a signicant victory for the community and the environment. EMI and Mahi Pono are now forced to apply for a 30-year water license, along with the newly established Maui County - ʻAha Wai ʻo Maui Hikina, East Maui Community Water Authority. The importance of sharing water remains a priority, while also re-establishing water allocations that include restoring flow from mauka to makai estuaries. This balance supports ecosystems, ensuring the health of estuarine habitats and enabling traditional practices that have sustained the people of Hawaiʻi for generations. Healthy estuaries (muliwai) rely on this flow, as they are home to fish, crustaceans, and other species critical to both marine and human life. Without fresh water to nourish them, these habitats degrade, leading to ecological imbalances that threaten the island’s biodiversity.As a community, it is our kuleana to take charge of our water, as this public trust resource guarantees that the needs of both the community and the ecosystem are prioritized, safeguarding cultural practices and promoting long-term environmental health. It prevents further exploitation by foreign interests, prioritizing prot over the well-being of local people and natural resources. This isn’t just about the health of streams or the muliwai; it’s about preserving the very essence of life on the islands. The connection between land, water, and culture must be safeguarded for the ʻāina (land), the kuaʻāina, and future generations. By restoring this connection, we honor the wisdom of our ancestors and protect the ecosystems that nourish and sustain us all.Restoring Faith in East Maui WatersBy Kamalani Pahukoa

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 7MOKULELE AIRLINESProudly serving Hāna with two daily ﬂights to KahuluiMokuleleAirlines.com1-866-260-7070Bill Sides – When I arrived in 1981 Hāna was pretty much a company town. Almost all of the commercial property, the ranch, hotel, town center, Hāna Ranch Store, the gas station and restaurant were all owned by one family. The one standout was Hasegawa General Store with Harry Hasegawa as proprietor. I had heard stories about the store and the song written about it. It was synonymous with Hāna. One story I recall was hearing that in the earlier years Harry and his father had provided food pickup for Kipahulu. When the morning school bus came in from Kīpahulu, the bus would stop at Hasegawas and the kids would drop their families’ lists off. At the end of the school day the bus would pick up the orders to bring back home with the kids. Harry was always looking for ways to provide for the community. When the hotel project was going on he was instrumental in stocking the materials and tools that the workers would need. It was such a loss for the community when, in 1990, the store burned down. Harry was a mover and shaker in town - a good man who I am glad to have known!Sharing memories across a lifetime of friendships…PC: Neil HasegawaIN MEMORY OF Harr Hasegaw1944-2024Bob Carroll – I was lucky enough to know Harry, and I rst met him when he came back to Hāna after serving in the Army. He ended up working in Hasegawa Store to help his father and he ended up working there for the rest of his life. He was involved in Hāna in every way; he was one of the original people helping Dr. Howell to start the Hāna Maui Trust to assist people in Hāna who needed education, help with medical expenses, or other assistance. He was deeply involved and supported many organizations and families. I am really going to miss him, he was a big part of our community. Aloha!Dan Omer – I have many fond memories of my friendship with Harry, his subtle sense of humor, his imaginative ofce ling system that only he understood, and his deep commitment to the community of Hāna. One very sharp memory: In 1995, after a Hāna community meeting chaired by the director of the Department of Health, Harry was most concerned to learn that the State planned to close Hāna Medical Center in 1996. Seeking an alternative solution Harry spoke with the director, who arranged a meeting for Harry with the president of the Hawaii Senate regarding the community’s concerns, and I was fortunate to join Harry for that meeting. It was a productive meeting and, following the meeting, Harry and I sat in the gallery to observe the Senate in session. To Harry’s great surprise the president of the Senate introduced Harry to the full Senate, all of whom gave him a standing ovation, acknowledging his commitment to the Hāna community and his family’s generational history within the Hāna community. Harry was shocked but, being Harry, he never shared this experience with anyone – including his children.Cheryl Vasconcellos – Harry was a visionary and a critical thinker. He looked at every problem from all angles, always looking for the best solution possible. He had the foresight to understand how Hāna would be impacted by changes in the state’s health care system and took the bold steps necessary, along with Robert Carroll and Dan Omer to assure that Hāna would always have access to critical health care services. He was a erce advocate for the Hāna community and will be greatly missed.Editor’s Note: If you would like to hear “The Hasegawa General Store” song performed by Hawaiʻi Calls Orchestra & Chorus & Pua Almeida (written by Paul Weston, 1961) go to: https://hasegawastore.com/

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Page 8 Hānaside News Winter 2024Open Daily 7AM to 7PMPROPANE HOURSMon-Fri 8:00AM to 4:00PMSat-Sun 12PM to 3PMHāna Town Center1752 Mill Pl, Hāna, HI 96713808-270-5295East Maui on the MoveBy Heidi Lea | PC: Heidi Lea, Dawn Lono & Michelle NotestoneCommunity Budget Meeting for Fiscal Year 2026Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration held community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2026 which included a visit to Helene Hall in Hāna on October 1, 2024. As well as having the opportunity to hear what the various departments were up to, community residents were able to share about where we want funding to be allocated for our district, and update the administration about what’s happening on the Hāna District home front. Our emergency services were represented with ofcers present from Hāna’s Fire, Police and Ambulance service departments. New Civil Defense SpecialistEast Maui’s Own Gale NotestoneWhen concerns were brought up to the Mayor’s Team about the condition of our emergency supply containers, and other community emergency support services or lack thereof, Gale Notestone shared that he has been ofcially hired as the new Civil Defense Specialist for East Maui working with the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).Gale served 29 years with the Maui Fire Department starting that career at the newly established Hāna Station in 1995, after being recruited in 1994. There were a few pukas when he spent two 1-year stints on Molokai and 6 months in Kihei, but he established Hãna as his home. During his time as Fire Captain he also worked to support the emergency preparedness of East Maui Residents, being part of training and volunteering for years supporting Civil Defense responsibilities with the Hāna Public Works Department, even while a position was left unfullled after Jimmy Perry was no longer with the department. Gale retired from the re department in 2021, remaining in support of the Hāna community through the afliate group known as the Hāna Emergency Preparedness Team, now named Ho’omakaukau Maui Hikina - East Maui Kane Kanakaole hired as the Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Hāna Branch ManagerBy far the ʻmost popular’, and highly cited non-prot for deserving continued support, MEO provides services for our residents, from keiki to kūpuna, with transportation needs in particular. Regular routes take Hāna residents to Kahului for shopping and appointments. In September, Kane Kanakaole was appointed as Hāna Branch Manager, after driving for MEO since January of 2024. As a lifelong resident of Hāna, graduate of Hāna School Class of 2017, and community leader, his deep commitment to local ʻohana establishes a wonderful foundation to his new role. Goals of Kane’s include bringing forth other services that MEO offers in Central Maui to East Maui, such as assisting families with services to reduce costs with the Hawai’i – Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP), mortgage and rental assistance, and the Core Four Business Planning Class. Plans also include incorporating Kipahulu routes a couple times a month for appointments, shopping, and accessing services, bringing cultural courses to kūpuna, and more!On October 15th the Hāna MEO Branch held a blessing for a new P167 - 14 seater van, adding to the current Hāna eet of three 14-seaters, one 10-seater, three 8-seaters, and one 4-seater vehicle. To schedule your MEO ride, call the ofce at (808) 248-8282 or text/call (808) 866-8925 REFERENCE: https://www.meoinc.org/kane-kanakaole-named-meo-hana-branch-manager/

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 93. Remove all of the call boxes. Currently none of them work and there are 8 along the Hãna Highway. Next steps will be to plan for relocation, and long-term management, of emergency call boxes with consideration of the best locations for placement.E ULU KĀKOU!At Kamehameha Schools Hāna Preschool, our kumu guide keiki through a journey deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture. In a safe and engaging environment, we nurture the whole child and foster their well-being. Our Hāna Preschool lays a strong foundation for our haumāna, instills a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for the next steps in their educational journey. APPLICATION WINDOWAugust 15, 2024 - January 31, 2025Hāna Preschool5060 Uakea Road, Hāna (808) 248-7630Hours of operation: 7:30am - 3:30pmFollow KS Preschools on Instagram @kamehameha.preschoolsKamehameha Schools’ policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.To apply, scan the QR code or visit ksbe.edu/preschoolReady (EMR). One of EMR’s projects which Gale spearheaded, is the East Maui Rescue Tube Initiative. In collaboration with Retired Battalion Chief of Ocean Safety for the Maui Fire Department, Colin Yamamoto. This Initiative, while being no replacement for actually having lifeguards in East Maui, is maintained with rescue tubes at 14 locations. Gale has acted for years as the Harbor Master at Hãna Bay, served with the Hāna Business Council as Secretary/Treasurer, served 5 years on the Hāna Advisory Committee (was Chairman for 2 years), he continues to oversee 2 miles of the Hāna Hwy. with the Adopt a Highway Program (now over 20 years) and started the 1st and only address marking incentive on Maui.Gale was hired by the Maui Fire Department when he was working as a sailboat captain. He made his rst ocean delivery on a 60’ sailboat from Los Angeles to Kona in 1988. It was a 17 day passage. It was for this trip that he studied to be a HAM radio operator, which he continues to engage with through the local repeater network throughout the islands.Similarly geared, Michelle Notestone, Gale’s wife, has worked as a paramedic with our Hãna AMR Ambulance Service Team for the last 30 years. This community safety and rescue power duo met in the line of duty. And following in the footsteps of their parents, daughter Nicholina Tompkins has worked as an EMT for the last few years, and son Micah Notestone works in the Fire Department in Makawao. You may have also seen Micah with Gale at the Hãna Taro Festival in April with Gale’s homegrown address identication road marker business Find Us 911, as reported in the Hānaside News Summer 2024 Edition.Gale Notestone’s rst three areas of priority are:1. Bring the MEMA containers up to par, clean, as well as update the inventory, and build protective covers over the containers.2. Ensure that warning sirens are set up across East Maui, and work with the county to have 2 new sirens installed. One in Nahiku and one in the Kaupo area.Hāna Hub Project Secures a Lease with Option to Purchase Land Adjacent to the Hāna AirportThe Mayor’s Budget meeting coincided with the rst day of the start of the lease which Hāna community leaders have been striving for in organizing efforts to develop the Hāna Hub Community Kitchen and Food Aggregation/Resilience Hub (Hāna Hub). A lease contract was signed on September 30, 2024, with an Option to Purchase, between 3P Hāna Properties LLC and the Hāna Business Council, for a one year term beginning on October 1, 2024, for the property located at 20 Uwala Road in Hāna. Seed money to secure the lease has been provided by the Hāna Maui Trust.This property is described in the the University of Hawaiʻi Community Development Center (UHCDC) Site Selection Study: Located in the Hāna Agricultural Park, next to the Hāna Airport… Existing structures include a 2,016 SF 3 bedrooms/2 bath main residence built in 1980, a 1,000 SF open sided covered pavilion, and a 875 SF utility shed with kitchen and restroom facilities, both additions built in 2019. … A considerable portion of the property is cleared, has minimal slope, and boasts a variety of mature fruit trees and tropical owers. The property has most recently been utilized to host various cultural and community events. …The entire land area of 14.75 acres is larger than most of the other potential sites that had been previously considered for the Hāna Hub project....Continued on page 18

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Page 10 Hānaside News Winter 2024Mahalo nui no ke kākoʻo. We are grateful to all of you for your encouragement and unwavering support over the past 25 years. E holomua!Where we came from, and where we are today2000 Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke is founded by Rick Rutiz to empower Hāna School youth to learn in a way that makes sense to them through hands-on, real-world building and construction2010 Establishes Mahele Farm on 10 acres leased from Kahanu Garden and the National Tropical Botanical Garden for an educational, community farm where East Maui kūpuna pass down generations-old knowledge2015 Establishes Mālama Hāloa to kōkua in the restoration of loʻi kalo in East Maui and revitalize the practice of kuʻi kalo and other cultural traditions of Hawaiʻi2020 Ofcially establishes the Mālama I Nā Hulu Kūpuna initiative which serves over 130 Native Hawaiian kūpuna in East Maui each year with food and safer living conditions2022 Kahu ʻAi Pono is established to steward Hāna School’s culinary arts pathway, including on-campus garden education for all ages2023 Expands to build capacity in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi instruction to engage the Hawaiian language medium for students at Hāna School in all program areas and activities2024 Receives recognition for over two decades of impactful community-based service through a $2 million gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Hands-on, place and culture-based learning in action 100% of keiki participants reported feeling more condent in their abilities to grow and cook their own food, and/or express their culture 100% of keiki, ʻōpio, and kūpuna participants want to continue being involved in Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke programs and activities in the coming year 94% of ʻōpio participants reported attaining new ʻāina-based, building and construction, or culinary skills they can apply in their future 85% of ʻōpio participants also reported they increased their understanding of Mana (Spiritual Energy), ʻĀina (Land), ʻAi Pono (Healthy Food), and Mauli Ola (Life Energy) 100% of East Maui resident participants reported having a greater connection to their community through Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke programs and activities “Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke enriches the lives of our Hāna School students; our kids are condent and have a positive sense of self.” - East Maui ResidentA moment to celebrate, honor, and reflect withMa Ka Hana Ka ʻIkeBy Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke | PC: MKHKICompassionate Hospice & Palliative Care Wherever you Call Home•24/7 On-Call Nursing Support•In-Home Visits: RNs, CNAs, Social Workers & Spiritual Care Counselors•Access to Equipment, Medications & Expert Symptom Management• Facilitation of Available Local Resources for Patients and FamiliesIs Palliative Care or Hospice Right for You or Your Loved One?808-244-5555Caring for families on Maui (including Hāna), Molokaʻi, & LānaʻiCONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION ON ELIGIBILITY & COVERAGEwww.HospiceMaui.orgMaui Countyʻs Only Local Non-Prot Hospice & Palliative Care ProviderEST. 1981Advertising makes this newspaper possible. Let us support your business by supporting ours!connecting our communitiesCALL ADRIENNE Advertising Sales Manager (808) 280-1563or email info@hanasidenews.comDeadline for Spring issue is January 1st, 2025Scan QR code, call, text, or visit infinityvet.net to schedule your visit (Specify in appointment notes your preference - Hana Gardenlands or your home**)**Mobile veterinary visits to your home/farm will incur a call-fee based on mileage, at minumum $70www.infinityvet.netfor pricing and more informationCCaallll oorr TTeexxtt(808) 463-1838DDeecceemmbbeerr1166tthh aanndd 3300tthhNNoovveemmbbeerr1111tthh aanndd 2255tthhDDeecceemmbbeerr1166tthh aanndd 3300tthhIInnffiinniittyy VVeett iiss bbrriinnggiinngg vveetteerriinnaarryy ccaarree ttoo HHaannaaTTwwiiccee mmoonntthhllyy aatt HHaannaa GGaarrddeennllaannddss oorr iinn tthhee ccoommffoorrtt ooff yyoouurr hhoommee

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 1130 Kupaoa St. A103 - Kulamalu PlazaTel 808-378-5420Open everyday from 7am-7pmGRAB N GO - FRESH JUICESKOMBUCHA - SOUPS - LUNCH BENTOSSAVORY & SWEET HEALTHY SNACKSORGANIC SOURDOUGH - VENISON MAUI BONE BROTH - TRU TEMPEHEXOTIC PRODUCE & MORE...SNAP & DA BUX ACCEPTEDAnd Value Added GoodsFresh Local & Organic ProduceI live on the shoulder of Pu’u Ka’uiki in an old building built in 1909. It was for the lighthouse keeper who would live in it on the islet of Pu’uki’i at the mouth of Kapueokahi. This small one story dwelling with a living room, kitchen, and bedroom had no electricity or heat. Water was collected in a redwood tank from the structure’s corrugated iron roof for the use of the Light Keeper, Manuel Ferriera, born in Hāna in 1885. Each night, Manuel would light a kerosene lamp before sunset and hoist it to the top of a 45 foot mast. The light served as a guide to small incoming steamers engaged in inter-island trade, mooring their stern lines fast to a buoy at the southwesterly side of the bay. Well built, and sturdy the little house withstood the stormy winds and heavy squalls on that tiny islet. The house still stands strong now overlooking Kapueokahi where it was moved by Chin Kee Chang in 1915; for the lighthouse keeper, the mast and its kerosene lamp had been replaced by a fourteen-foot pyramidal, concrete tower with acetylene lighting automating the station. I imagine while on Pu’uki’i the small house absorbed the energy of that place and witnessed the diverse beauty of living things that dwelt there and upon the cinder cone, Pu’u Ka’uiki, south of it, and connected to it by a thin strip of stone. The protective reach of Pu’u Ka’uiki, standing 390 feet high, extends within and across the waters of Keanini to Waikaloa and Nanunalele Point, and, to the pu’u’s southeasterly side, the small cove of Kaihalulu. Not the coral polyp nor Kanaka (human) Pu’u Ka’uiki neglects, a protective shelter to plants and animals, and a nursery to the offspring of a myriad of life forms. The ‘āina (land) of Pu’u Ka’uiki’s inuence provide warm sands for the egg chambers of nesting Honu ‘Ea (Hawaiian hawksbill turtle) at Mahiai and a place of respite for the endemic, molting ‘īlio holo i ka uaua (Hawaiian Monk Seal), which means “dog that runs in rough water”, at Kaihalulu. The cracks and crevices in the Pu’u’s aged cliff face provide nesting sites for colonies of the endemic Noio (black noddy) and the nesting Koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbird) seen soaring above her. The ‘Ōpeʻapeʻa (“half-leaf” bat) roost and build their nests in the vegetation rooted within Ka’uiki’s cinder ‘aina. And the endemic diurnal Pueo (owl) nest on the surfaces of her brow.The ‘U’au Kani (wedge-tailed shearwater bird) shelter on the small islet of Pu’uki’i which provides protection for their burrows from winds and the battering squalls they carry, their chicks safely hidden within them. These ancient and important seabirds mate for life, reuniting as a pair each nesting season at their natal nesting site. Pu’u Ka’uiki also serves as a protective nursery to Kanaka (native Hawaiian) both in legend and recorded history. According to some legends it was here, at Ka’uiki, where the Demi-God Maui and his siblings played and shed. Where their mother, the Goddess Hina, had her grass house and made dried soft Kapa cloth beneath the Sun.Lessons from Pu’u Ka’uikiBy Kathleen FlandersPC: Keepers Dwelling, LE Bailey | Resting Seal, Kathleen FlandersPu’u Ka’uiki gave refuge to the Kanaka Maoli (indigenous people) during times of war and provided fresh water from her seeping springs when under siege. Within the healing elements of her belly, Pu’u Ka’uiki shielded Nāmāhānaikaleleokalani from her enemies to give birth to her daughter. It was Pu’u Ka’uiki that protected the infant destined to become the inuential and powerful Queen Regent Ka’ahumanu. Those who thrive above the ocean surrounding the red cinder cone are deeply connected and also interdependent with the inhabitants that lay within its depths, where corals teem with plant and animal inhabitants, and small nurseries of sh that hide in the shallows of Kaihalulu, Pu’uki’i, Keanini, Mahiai, and Nanunalele Point. The interplay of species evolved in a precise order, principled in nature, each creature adapting structurally and behaviorally in response to the other. Such that the species around the pu’u, and the tips of the great undersea mountain chain 1,500 miles in length, ourish creating a harmonic balance of reciprocal interdependence. A night ight of noises Through a channel; water is life to treesSo the Gods may enter, but not man -The KumulipoHumankind cannot create life nor arrange its myriad of forms so intricately, nor understand the forces behind its inception. The Kumulipo (Hawaiian Creation History) reminds us of this, our humble state. That we are equal to the rest of creation at best. That there is not a chosen species sovereign over the rest. That there is not a chosen people among men. Only those who choose to submit to the principled order of a Universe that demands our reverence for the life we did not create. Reverence for all lives, even those that we may deem to be, whether human, plant, animal, or a coral polyp. This is the lesson of our protective Pu’u Ka’uiki, where our small, old house sits. To submit to her nature, to nurture and protect our siblings in the sea, winged upon the wafting winds and resting upon our shifting sands with reverence. Oh, beloved Ka’uiki, we are listening!

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Town Center is fully occupied now that Hāna ʻOhana has opened and Bradley Newton is opening Hāna Surf Shop soon! Hāna Surf Shop will be located next to I Love Hāna Art Boutique and is committed to supporting the unique surf culture of Hāna while fostering a deep respect for the ocean and the community that surrounds it. I’m really excited to see how Hāna Surf brings the community together but also excited to partner with them for resort guest experiences. It’s fabulous to know that all the storefronts will be open, especially in time for the holidays. Currently, the Hāna Maui Resort is offering fabulous Kama’aina rates for Hawaii residents this winter. We’re evolving menus at Hāna Ranch Restaurant and the Resort breakfast menu to offer more local air and a seasonal approach with additional daily specials. Hāna Maui Resort looks forward to nding more ways to incorporate wellness into our guests and locals experience. We have started hosting retreats as of late which has been fabulous. We are growing our spa team and offerings – recently including Red Light Therapy! Come check it out! Of course wedding season is upon us and we are getting prepared for a lovely holiday season. As far as me, Ryan Parker, the new Hāna Maui Hotel General Manager: I am a New England raised guy who spent the last ten years in California and, after many visits to Maui, I’m so blessed to be able to live here in the community and be at such an incredible, idyllic and unique resort. I am lled with gratitude for the opportunity to experience and hopefully nd ways to give back to this special community – and to honor the land in all its glory. I am here with my husband Rami, our two feisty little dogs you may have seen us walking - Diego & Frida, and a lazy cat named Budgie. We love to cook, walk, hike, swim and are both working our way into tness and a healthier lifestyle. We moved here in May, and everyday wake up grateful to be here.Hāna ʻOhana Featuring Authentic Maui SouvenirsBy Liat ChoucrownWe are so proud of opening Hāna ʻOhana! A gallery store that sisters, Liat Choucroun, painter, and Sigal Choucroun, artist and ne jeweler, share at the center of the town of Hāna. Come visit us to enjoy our showcase of the creativity from local artisans, and our collection which includes jewelry, art, ceramics and personal care products – providing our local community and visitors with authentic Maui souvenirs and an experience of connection with the world through beauty. Hāna ʻOhana is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.Doors Opened at Ti & CoCo By Hilo OhtakagiAloha! We opened the door of Ti & CoCo, an eco-friendly lifestyle store at Hāna Town Center in February this year. Walk up from The Hāna Ranch restaurant side, you will see our entrance, facing their open-air seating area with colorful beach pareos hanging right by it. The entrance is hidden across from the Hāna post ofce, look for the violet arrows at the far right end of the building to nd us! We design eco-friendly products inspired by the beautiful surroundings around Hāna, Maui – from organic cotton tees and linen clothing, to colorful eco-friendly beach pareos. We also feature local artisans’ high quality eco-minded creations. Come see ceramic ornaments, greeting cards, locally harvested & roasted organic mac nuts, and Hawaiian bee’s wax food wraps; items that would make a nice set of eco-friendly gifts to take home with you while taking care of our planet! Our winter hours are Sunday through Friday from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.Our name Ti & CoCo, comes from the Ti Leaf and the Coconut, two plants that are sacred in Polynesian culture. We are surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest that is almost untouched, where plants still play an important role in the daily lives of the people. To us, the Ti Leaf is a symbol of our mission to be green, while the Coconut signies clean water, which is vital for an everlasting planet. Just as the plants are clean and pure, it is our goal to have our clothing line be the same. We are inspired to protect and preserve this beautiful, nourishing planet that we call home. Ti & CoCo is the manifestation of our mission and wish for sustainability, ethical, and conscious lifestyle. Adding to that, we would love to support and feature Hāna’s young artisans - the way of the future!I HĀNABy Robin NewtonCo-owned boutique by Robin Newton and Sigal Choucroun opened in 2012. We offer our own hand crafted jewelry, original artwork from local artists, and a collection of lovingly curated quality products. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm.Ka Uakea Legacy Gift ShopBy Jonnie Oliveira Ka Uakea Legacy Gift Shop is for both residents and visitors. From ice cream, drinks & snacks to clothing, accessories & toys to souvenirs that all make great gifts and keepsakes! Our new location is across from the Hāna Post Ofce and Bank building. We welcome you to visit us during general hours Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm and some Saturdays from 11am to 3 pm. Page 14 Hānaside News Winter 2024Hāna Surf Company Opening Soon!Specializing in Surfboards, Accessories and Hāna Surf Company Merch!Hāna Town CenterSpot lightBy Ryan Parker

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Laura Mango Art Gallery Dream RealizedBy Laura MangoI opened my very own Laura Mango Art Gallery this past January. When told I got one of the spaces at the Hāna Town Center, I was so happy! It is a lifelong dream realized. What’s very cool up here is the authenticity of the various shops. Each one is unique unto itself. We share a mutual respect and alliance with one another. We support one another and want to see all of us succeed.You can nd me in the gallery about 5 days a week, painting and sharing my art with the world. I’m a one woman art show every day. I love it!I appreciate everyone who has come to the new gallery, and love the reviews shared from patrons like Erica, “Laura Mango has been at the top of my list for island artists. The vibrant way she interprets landscapes is so unique, her artwork graces many walls in our home. On my last visit Hāna side I saw she had opened a gallery and was so excited. I got to meet her in person and she was as beautiful as her artwork. Laura and her art are a true gift, she embodies the aloha spirit and her work carries that spirit to wherever it is displayed.”I would describe myself as a lonely painter. Always striving to achieve my highest potential as an artist. I am self taught, a freehand brush painter. It takes a lot of quiet concentration and isolation for me to create.My earliest memory of painting was at the age of 5 years old. I clearly remember my mother dressing me up in an artist’s smock, French beret, and an artist’s pallet. My life of surng all over Hawaiʻi and Tahiti adds to my artistic soul, the inner sanctuary that I draw from.I have been living on the island of Maui since the fall of 1978 – the year I sold my rst painting on Maui! Painting from my own life experiences, subject matter ranges from the Hāna rainforest, beaches, Hawaiian monk seals, the moon and stars…When I moved to Hāna in 1994, my artistic eye met my paradise. I am in love with my community and feel so fortunate to be surrounded by everything I love to paint – surrounded by song birds, the ocean, rainforest and endless skies. There is a feeling here that inspires me. The richness of the land, the various moods of nature continually change colors. Mahalo to everyone who has come by to congratulate me and take time to take in the offerings at the Laura Mango Art Gallery!Habitat for Humanity Maui is developing 25 affordable homes in the Kawaipapa Subdivision in Hāna, offering local families the opportunity to secure stable housing. This project has been made possible through a discounted price on the land by Tom Hoeffken, CEO of Tom’s Backhoe & Excavation, along with signicant funding from the County of Maui’s Affordable Housing Fund. As housing affordability and instability continue to challenge many Maui residents, the Kawaipapa project will bring much-needed relief to local families, offering a chance at homeownership for generations to come. The installation of electrical poles is the nal step before the land can be purchased and the excitement around the Kawaipapa Subdivision is building. Once the land is secured, Habitat Maui will open the application process, with homeowner selection being facilitated through a lottery system. In the meantime, Habitat is encouraging those interested to take proactive steps. By gathering nancial documents and signing up for a homeownership education course, future applicants can be well-prepared when the time comes to apply. These courses not only provide practical skills but also help families understand the long-term responsibilities of owning a home, setting them up for success. As Habitat for Humanity Maui works toward completing the Kawaipapa Subdivision, the organization remains focused on building a strong, supportive community where families can thrive. With the help of volunteers, future homeowners, and the local community, this project will soon become a reality, bringing much-needed housing to Hāna.For more information about the current phase of the project or to be included on all future communications, visit habitat-maui.org/kawaipapa. Habitat for Humanity Maui was incorporated in 1996 and became an ofcial afliate of Habitat for Humanity International in 1997. To date, Habitat Maui has completed 146 houses in Maui County, providing safe and affordable homes for over 500 people in the local community. Habitat Maui serves individuals and families earning between 20% - 80% of the median income of Maui County.Path to Homeownership Affordable Housing Coming to HānaBy Kala Vallecillo, Community Engagement Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity MauiWinter 2024 Hānaside News Page 15

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Page 16 Hānaside News Winter 2024Makahiki AnnouncementFrom Hauʻoli KahaleuahiE ala ē, ʻīnana hoʻi ē! Eō e ko Maui Hikina mai Koʻolau a hiki i Kaupō. Join us as we recognize the season of Lonoikamakahiki.FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10AM-1PMKahanu Garden, Honomāʻele ʻAha Makahiki (Opening Makahiki Ceremony) from 10-11amʻAha ʻĀina (Ceremonial Foods) from 11am-12pmWā Pāʻani (Makahiki Games) from 12-1pmParticipants are encouraged to bring water, lunch, and sun protection.Ala Kukui, Kahanu Garden, Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke, Hōlani Hāna, and Hāna School are the organizations that come together to put this gathering on.Tucked away at Wailele Farms, Friends of Twin Falls is all about giving back to both the land and the community. Our nonprot is dedicated to environmental conservation, but we’re equally focused on creating spaces where locals can connect with nature in a personal, meaningful way.Maintaining open access has always been a driving force at Wailele Farms. We’re committed to ensuring that Twin Falls stays accessible to everyone. One of our favorite initiatives is our Kamaʻāina Exclusive Days—the rst Saturday of every month is set aside just for Hawaiʻi residents to enjoy the falls without the usual crowds. This day is reserved for our community only, and we ask that all adults show a valid Hawaiʻi Driver’s License to access these exclusive days. Every other day we welcome locals with free parking and a dedicated parking space. Visitors pay $10 for parking, but for kamaʻāina, it’s always free.These Kamaʻāina Days have become a special opportunity for residents to return to the ʻāina and nd peace. We’ve noticed that many locals, some who haven’t visited Twin Falls in years, are reconnecting with the land and rediscovering its beauty. The feedback has been incredibly positive, and we’d love to encourage even more residents to take advantage of these quiet Saturdays. We often have venison distributions, music in the meadow, and other activities – all which can be found by following Friends of Twin Falls on our social media pages. If anyone is curious or wants to chat about how to make it happen in their own space or business, we’re always happy to talk story and share more.In addition to Kamaʻāina Days, we offer eld trips to engage the community. Schools and local groups can visit the farm and learn about native plants, conservation, and the history of the area for no cost. These trips give participants a hands-on learning experience, and we hope they inspire future generations to take care of Hawaii’s unique ecosystems.At Friends of Twin Falls, we’re proud to be part of a place where both the community and the environment thrive. Whether it’s through Kamaʻāina Days, educational trips, or just welcoming visitors, we’re dedicated to keeping Twin Falls an open, inclusive space for everyone to enjoy.Author Bio: Maile Davis is the Managing Director of Friends of Twin Falls, a nonprot based at Wailele Farms, dedicated to conservation and community engagement in the Twin Falls areaReconnecting with Nature Dedication From Friends of Twin FallsBy Maile Davis | PC: Alana Ross

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 17Advertising makes this newspaper possible. Let us support your business by supporting ours!connecting our communitiesCALL ADRIENNEAdvertising Sales Manager (808) 280-1563 or EMAIL ads@hanasidenews.com810 Kokomo Road, Haiku 808-575-5320M-F 11-7:30 / SAT 12-7:00 Sunday Closed VEG-OUT.COMNATUREWORKS NURSERY70 West Kuiaha, Haiku, HI, 96708OPEN FROM 10am-4pm : Tuesday, Thursday, SaturdaySaturdayOr call/text 808-495-9605 for an appointment.Bring this ad in for 15% discount oﬀ tree orders of $100 or more!OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Onsite Consultaon • Tree Planng • Custom Onsite Graing • Tree Pruning, Feeding and Mulching • Irrigaon set up, upgrade and maintenance • • Orchard Planning and Design • Orchard Installaons and maintenance NatureWorksNursery.comA Store for Pets & People!Pono PetPono PetHealthy Food & SuppliesHealthy Food & SuppliesHandmade Clothes, Arts& Crafts from Maui and around the world.Dogs, Cats, Chickens, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Ducks, Rabbits, Birds, Aquatic Animals, and more!WE DELIVER!TREAT ‘em RIGHT!810 Haiku Rd #411 | MON-SAT 10-7 & SUN 10-4 | 808-868-0017 VoteMahina.comPaid for by Vote Mahina PO Box 1687 Kaunakakai, HI 96748Mahalo nui for your support!In October, the Hāna Chapter represented at the Annual Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Convention held at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus. This year the weekend was combined with the Hawaiʻi Tropical Fruit Growers, bringing together a large gathering of regenerative agriculture enthusiasts.Scott Crawford (seen on the Right), the Maui Marine Director for The Nature Conservancy and the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation at-large Director, facilitated a discussion entitled ‘E Malama I Ke Kai: Managing Nearshore Resources for Food Security’. The panel was composed of representatives whose life work is building networks amongst coastal communities and building knowledge sources focused on ocean ecologies and how they are intrinsically linked with onshore ecosystems. Panel Left to Right: Uilani Naipo is a cultural and natural resource advocate from Miloli`i, known as “The Last Hawaiian Fishing Village,” and serves as a voice of Kalanihale for the recently established Miloli`i Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area.Tate Keli‘iho‘omalu is the Coordinator of the Maui Nui Makai Network, which is comprised of nine place-based kupa‘aina community organizations on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i. Jerome Kekiwi, Jr. is a taro farmer in Wailuanui, the president of Na Moku ‘Aupuni o Ko‘olau Hui, and member of the Marine Holomua Maui Nav Team.Malia Hemuli, is the Coordinator of The Limu Hui, which brings together traditional practitioners across the Pae ‘Aina to restore limu knowledge, practice, and abundance, and share education about the importance of limu in our culture, nutrition and nearshore ecosystems. Amber Datta – Environmental social scientist [and Smith Conservation Postdoctoral Research Fellow afliated with Arizona State University, and] partnering with the Division of Aquatic Resources and Kua’āina Ulu ‘Auamo to do applied research around collaborative adaptive management of coastal marine areas and sheries. Georgia Pinsky, Avi Berman, and Dr. Phyllis Robinson were part of the HFUU Convention information tent with the Maui Farmer Support Network, and shared that there are currently 5 families in Kaupo, with an additional dozen or so families across East Maui, participating in the Farmer Navigational Coaching Program funded through the Maui Department of Agriculture. The information at her table included a self-guided program published through Seeds of Well-Being (SOW) available in multiple languages including ʻOlelo, identifying essential workers, as our farmers and rst responders, who all benet from the ʻCool Mind, Main Thing’ mental health wellness program. To access this free program visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/sow-well/cool-mind-main-thing/HFUU Hāna ChapterConvention HighlightsBy Maile Davis | PC: Heidi Lea

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Page 18 Hānaside News Winter 2024___________________________________________Paid for by Friends of Jill Stein For President 2024P.O. Box 735 Hana Hwy, Hana, HI 96713___________________________________________• Raise the minimum wage to $25/hour• Abolish student & medical debt• End the endless wars of genocide• Guaranteed affordable housing• Healthcare, education, jobs & reproductive freedom as human rights• Phase out fossil fuel production & transition to a green economyThe political system is broken. The two parties of war and Wall Street are bought and paid for. Over 60% of us now say the two-party establishment has failed us and we need a party that serves the people.Iʻm running for president to offer a choice for the people outside thefailed two-party system.“Reject the lesser evil. It’s time we ght for the greater good.”Thanks to everyone who came to the Mayor’s budget hearing and expressed the needs and desires of the community for the 2026 budget. If you would like to submit a request to the Mayor’s ofce, please go to mauicounty.gov/budget. The Budget Request Form is accessible at the bottom of the page.WASSP Committee – Water Authority, Social Services and ParksOur committee recently passed a bill relating to Special Event Exemptions for Maui County Legacy Festivals which are festivals that take place each year around the same time and the same location and lasting more than 5 days. The Hāna Festival of Aloha is the only event that falls into this category currently, as a more than 5 day event which requires a special permit and approval by the Council, however, this legislation will signicantly ease the permitting process in the future by eliminating this requirement. The Bill received a recommended rst reading with unanimous support in a vote by the full Council on October 11, 2024.On October 7, Monday, our committee heard information about Domestic Violence Awareness and about Integrating Sea Level Rise and Coastal Threats into Planning for County Parks. We are also currently looking at legislation to expand the volunteer parking enforcement program, potentially scheduled for November 18.The Council recently passed legislation accepting land adjacent to the current Hāna Landll for possible expansion and other waste programs. Our ofce has been involved with the Pathway project for walking and biking path considerations as well as the Hāna Food Hub and Resiliency project on which much progress has been made and updates will be forthcoming. We appreciate all who volunteer their time on the various community boards to bring these items to fruition. We look forward to working with the Hāna Business Council, Hāna Farmers Union-Hāna Chapter and the Hāna Community Association as well as other boards in our community.An important note is to please make use of the Maui County COM-Connect tool to report County Road issues, abandon vehicles, and other issues. Go to mauicounty.gov and scroll down to the bottom to the com connect link. It also gives you a number to call to report issues. This is to communicate with the administration and the departments regarding issues that fall under their purview.October was Mental Health Awareness Month and our ofce would like to share the Mental Health Hotline 988. If you are feeling distressed or anxious and need to speak to someone, please use this resource. It is available 24/7.To sign up to receive Council & Council Committee agendas and information regarding upcoming meetings please visit mauicounty.us. and click on AGENDAS. You can sign up to receive meeting notications for the Council and all committees.Feel free to contact Mavis at our Hāna District Ofce at (808) 248-7513 or Dawn at (808) 281-0629 with questions or concerns.Update from the Office of East Maui Councilmember Shane SinenciMore can be read about the Hāna Hub property in the University of Hawaiʻi Community Development Center (UHCDC) Proof of Concept under the Site Selection Study Appendix C. Section referenced as ʻSite 1:Coconut Grove’ on pages 178 – 183. This study can be found linked to the HanaFood.org homepage. This site was identied as a top candidate location for several reasons such as already having some infrastructure built, and a historical use precedent for business and community activities.Support for this project has come through grant funding provided by the County of Maui Departments of Economic Development and Agriculture, with scal sponsorship support from the Hāna Chapter of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United and for this lease with the Hāna Business Council. Community discussions will be organized to review options for working with this site and for acquisition during the term of the lease. Securing this site is an important point of progress for the Hāna Hub project.East Maui on the Move Column ... Continued from Page 9Hāna Hub Project Secures a Lease with Option to Purchase Land Adjacent to the Hāna Airport MAUI ‘OHANA CANDIDATESNaraBOONEMAKAWAO, HĀʻIKU, PĀʻIAJamesFORRESTWAILUKUShaneSINENCIHĀNA, KEʻANAEGabeJOHNSONLĀNAʻITamaraPALTINWEST MAUIKeaniRAWLINS-FERNANDEZMOLOKAʻIKellyKINGSOUTH MAUICarol LeeKAMEKONAKAHULUIVOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES COUNTY WIDE For videos & more information: www.MauiPonoNetwork.orgElect Candidates who Serve the People and ’Aina, instead of “Big Money” Interests!STATE RACESSENATE DIST. 6 Angus MCKELVEY (D) KĪHEI, WAILEA, LAHAINA, NĀPILIHOUSE DIST. 11 Terez AMATO (D) KĪHEI, WAILEA, MAKENAHOUSE DIST. 13 Mahina POEPOE (D) PĀʻIA, HĀʻIKU, HĀNA MOLOKAʻI, LĀNAʻIHOUSE DIST. 14 Elle COCHRAN (D) LAHAINA, NĀPILI, WAIHEʻEPAID FOR BY THE FRIENDS OF MAUI PONO NETWORK P.O. BOX 964 HĀNA, HI 96713 WITH APPROVAL & AUTHORITY OF THE CANDIDATES

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 19Hāna FarmsFARM STAND8am-6pm / Sun-Thurs8am-8pm / Fri & SatFOOD TRUCK10:30am-4:30pm / Sun-Thurs10:30am-8pm / Fri & SatSNACKS, GIFTS, FRUIT, PASTRIES, COFFEE & MORE...PIZZA NIGHT FRI & SATLive Music Every Friday 6-8pmPIZZA • SALAD • PASTRIES • CRAFTED SODAS & MORE...2910 HANA HIGHWAY IN HANAFARM STAND 808-248-7371RESTAURANT 808-248-4047iThe Hāna Community Pathway Study is an effort to envision a multimodal, shared-use path connecting Hāna High and Elementary School, Hāna Health, the farmer’s market, and other resources. This pathway aims to not only enhance the current travel experience for local pedestrians and bikers in Hāna, but also to allow residents to safely connect with health services, social services, and the natural and cultural aspects of Hāna town.The Hāna Community Pathway was originally envisioned several years ago when Hāna Ranch made a generous offer to donate easements for a walkway along Hāna Highway. Hāna Ranch, Hāna Business Council, Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization (Maui MPO), and others are working together to ensure these easements are used to increase connectivity, accessibility, and safety by evaluating potential paths for pedestrians separate from the highway.Community engagement is crucial to the design process. A series of in-person and online meetings are planned to hear community desires for the pathway, solicit feedback on design ideas, and create a tool kit that outlines how a pathway could be built in a manner that is compatible with the character of Hāna. The rst community meeting occurred on Monday July 22, 2024, at Hāna Tropicals. This meeting focused on introducing the study to the people of Hāna, identifying the preferred pathway, and discussing various design concepts. The second community meeting was held virtually on Monday, October 7, 2024, via Zoom. This meeting focused on sharing the initial public feedback that was received, research that was done on proposed routes, and soliciting comments on conceptual plans.Additional meetings are planned throughout November and December to present design concepts for the proposed pathway, while meetings next year will focus on implementation guidance. Information on upcoming meetings will be distributed by the Hāna Business Council and posted on the Maui MPO website. Once completed, the Hāna Community Pathway Study will provide the County of Maui a blueprint for developing a multimodal, shared-use pathway that reects the wants and needs of the people of Hāna. The study will also help identify strategies for project delivery including a budget, scope of work, and timeline.Editor’s Note: We welcome Kauanoe Batangan, as the new Director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization, replacing long-serving and recently retired Maui County employee with decades of public service, Pam Eaton, who helped our East Maui community leadership to get this project on the Maui MPO Unied Action Plan. Mahalo Pam and E Komo Mai Kauanoe!Hāna CommunityPathway StudyBy Kauanoe Batangan | PC: Heidi Lea & PBR & Associates

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Makaʻalae Farms Brewery at Hāna GardenlandsIn early 2023, while Mitchell and Jamie Garrison, owners of Maka’alae Farms and creators of Maka’alae Farms kombucha were searching for a location for their rst Hāna agricultural processing and brewing space, they connected with Jacob Williams. Jacob and his team were a few years into revitalizing the land, previously known as Hāna Gardenlands that had been neglected for many years, into a multifaceted regenerative farm, event, and community space. The Garrisons brought up the idea of integrating a kombucha brewery, which utilizes a large amount of local fruits from their own Makaʻalae Farm and other east Maui farms, into the Gardenland experience – and a collaboration between the two was born. For the past year and a half work has been underway to negotiate the terms of the deal and to execute a feasible plan for an agricultural processing and brewing operation at Gardenland that can produce enough drinks to serve accounts locally on Maui as well as to distribute throughout the Hawaiian Islands.Maka’alae Farms Brewery is projected to start manufacturing in its new Hāna facility at Hāna Gardenlands by January 2025.Historic Hāna Gardenlands RestoredBy Jamie Garrison & Heidi Lea | PC: By Heidi LeaPage 20 Hānaside News Winter 2024Farm ToursExplore our agroforestry systems, meet friendly farmanimals, and learn about sustainable farming practices while discovering the island’s rich biodiversity. Take home memories and fresh produce.Dinners & Events Savor farm fresh cuisine under our bamboo pavilions surrounded by tropical gardens. Perfect for special occasions, dinners, workshops and more!Harvest Cafe Refresh and recharge at our farm front cafe featuring, local coee, delicious eats, stunning views and picnic areas. Open Sunday-Thursday from 8am-2pm.Contact UsfThe Charm o East MauiHĀNAGARDENLANDS2800 Hāna Highway, Hāna, Maui 808-344-7863Email: HanaGLevents@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @ HanaGardenLandsWith an emphasis on regenerative agriculture and local farming in support of the Hāna community, the team that is bringing back the historic Hāna Gardenlands has been hard at work. Community events, such as a series of local brunches, a keiki friendly Halloween costume party, and movie night are soft launching the event space as business gets underway. Under the collaborative leadership of Jacob Williams, with long term planning and attention to the topography of the land, the property is carefully curated to yield an amazing array of plants, crops, and farm animals. The services and businesses that are operating out of this cross section at Kalo Road and the Hāna Highway were brought into form with the capability of Jacob’s Maui Land Management service which brings crews to help landowners with excavation, hauling, chipping, composting, and land and pasture improvement. General Manager for the operation is Alex Newland, and Michael Gilmore serves as the head of Marketing and Advertising. The Hāna Harvest food truck is in service, offering delicious beverages and local ingredient quick stop items, for when you are on the go or needing a place to stop in and enjoy the shade under beautiful trees and pavilion space. The playground on the property makes it a great meeting place for families. You can also check out the chicken coops in action, along with pigs and goats. At a Farm Community Brunch on September 29, an amazing meal was served featuring locally sourced ingredients, much of which came from the land and nearby farms owned by Anna-Liisa Singer and Grace Pretre. We were uplifted with music of ExposeJah musical trio Keoni Darisay, Mike Levine, and Mackey Cockett. Lindsey Gill, owner of The Juice Box food truck, was on hand behind the bar for the pre-launch of Maka’alae Farms kombucha on tap with a new taproom experience at the Gardenland bar and bamboo hale. Farley Burnette was on hand for the farm tour led by Jacob.Our community can expect to be hearing more as this new hot spot for gathering comes back into vogue!

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 21All batteries in mobile vehicles are made up of individual cells assembled in series that store electrical direct current (DC). Electrical DC current is the ow of electricity which consists of compressed electrons. Each cell no matter what physical size it is, has the ability to store electrons, and each cell can be identied by a cap you ll water into on top of the lead acid battery, or the darker seams on the side of a paste battery. Each individual cell when new and fully charged is capable of storing compressed electrons to a point, that a Digital Volt Ohm Meter (DVOM) will measure 2.2Vdc (Volts direct current). A cell in a motorcycle battery which is small, a cell in a solar system which is a couple feet tall and a foot square, or a cell in a phone company as big as a house, all have the same potential to produce an electrical pressure of 2.2Vdc. Voltage in a battery or any electrical system can be compared to pressure in an air tank, or pressure in a hydraulic system, and is known as electromotive force that can be tested with a DVOM on the 200Vdc setting.Each individual cell in a battery has a positive (+) and negative (-) that are connected in a series end to end, see Fig.1. A negative post on top of the battery begins the rst cell in the battery, and the positive end of the rst cell is connected to the negative end in the next cell. Each cell is connected to each other in the same way, and the last cell has a positive post on top of the battery. A regular 12-volt battery has six caps, one open to each cell, and six cells end up measuring 13.2 volts on the DVOM when new and fully charged. Each cell is separated from the others with a wall, if one cell is bad the measurement will be 2.2 volts low.The amount of electricity in a battery is current, and as it is used the voltage becomes lower, unless an alternator lls it back up. A 12-volt battery that has been in a vehicle is good when the DVOM reads between 12.8- and 12.6-volts lights on engine off. Use a DVOM meter to measure your battery voltage, and then start the vehicle. A good charging system voltage will rise to approximately 14Vdc in a 12-volt system. Operating a vehicle with low battery voltage will kill your starter and alternator.After a lead acid battery drops below 12.6 volts, the alternator charge regulator senses that, and the alternator charges high current continuously. The high current charge rate overheats the charging coils inside the alternator, and overheats the battery. You can identify this when you smell something different as your vehicle is being operated, or when your battery top terminals are green and fuzzy. A battery that has been overheated will be bulged out on the sides and give off a smell as it is being overcharged. A battery is damaged when it becomes too hot to touch comfortably (120F).Mechanics ColumnBy our Hāna “Brochanic” (aka Dale Basgall)Testing Lead Acid or Paste BatteriesFig. 1 below shows a DVOM face set at 200 Volts DC which is the setting to rst use a DVOM for testing your batteries. None of these preliminary tests can be done if you do not have a DVOM. The brightness of a headlight or dash light is an alternative way to determine battery voltage if you don’t have a DVOM, and were the original method used by a mechanics to determine battery voltage.

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Page 22 Hānaside News Winter 2024What does it take to support our network of community needs and to manage and maintain the needs of the ʻohana and visitors who live and navigate through our Hāna district? The key is the engagement and awareness of the ongoing cycles through the lesson plan provided by our ʻāina. As can be read in the content of this Winter Edition of HSN, our East Maui community expresses itself through action and connection. With a foundation laid by the ancestry of nā kūpuna, we are inspired to act and execute those pieces of the puzzle for next generations to enjoy.As HSN goes to press, Hāna’s week long Festivals of Aloha Celebration for 2024 is underway, this year’s theme being Ka Laʻi o Hauola - The Calm of Hauola, paying homage to a signicant birthing stone in Lahaina, historically known for its healing powers and representing sentiments of peace and commitment to restoration of our island home. The festival in Hāna is directed by Bill Sides and Becky Lind with year long planning efforts involving dozens of community members. I am grateful for the role I play with the Hāna Business Council in charge of ʻRibbon Sales’, which go to cash prizes for the week’s competitions. This year, poignantly, the Paʻu Riders, instead of representing the colors of the different Hawaiian islands, rode in celebration of Josephine Kuʻuipo Mailou, affectionately known as ‘Ipo’. She had been a major force behind this annual festivity for years, and unexpectedly passed away a year ago, the day after the parade. The beauty and joy of this celebration marks a highpoint of ʻohana coming together. The parade is always led by a local family, designated this year by the ʻOhana Kaʻauamo as the 2024 Royal Court. And the day after the parade is ʻOhana Day at Kapueokahi (Hāna) Bay – kicked off with a shing competition from the shoreline, and includes competitions from net throwing to hula hooping.So jump in and enjoy the Hānaside! As a reminder, when submitting editorial content – keep it local, topics which our community are engaged with or those which affect East Maui directly. When hearing about a project, we encourage you to go to the source to learn more about the history, intention, and plans. As Editorial Associate,I welcome setting up time to review submissions together so please reach out. HSN is for Hāna, connecting our communities and sharing the aloha spirit to all readers. Submission guidelines can be found at: https://www.hanasidenews.com/contactKoʻolau to Kaupo Connecting Āina, Wai, Mauka to MakaiBy Heidi Lea | PC: Heidi LeaPOKEPOKEUNIQUEChef’s Choice & People’s ChoiceHeidi SinenciBanana Cream PiePeople’s ChoiceDiana Sargent Spicy Mai‘a SticksNicole WyattGarlic Mai‘a GnocchiChef’s Choice Hanalei RossPohole SaladChef’s Choice Heidi Sinenci Pohole SaladPeople’s Choice People’s ChoiceHeidi Sinenci Kalo NiuPearl PahukoaKalo Pudding Chef’s Choice SAVORYKALOKALOPeople’s ChoiceKalo QuesadillaJasmine & Mikala MinnDanny LopezI Love You Like ‘Ulu TaquitosEverly Gold MochiPeople’s ChoiceFarley Burnette‘Ulu Cake & Niu Frosting‘ĀINA X KAI ‘ĀINA X KAI F E S T I V A L S O F A L O H AF E S T I V A L S O F A L O H AFO O DS C OOK- O FFFO O DS C OOK- O FFWINNERS!WINNERS!CongratulationsCongratulationsChef’s Choice & People’s ChoiceMAI‘AMAI‘ASWEETSAVORYMAI‘AMAI‘APOHOLEPOHOLEPOKEPOKETRADITIONALIkaika RobackAhiChef’s Choice Lester KaiwiPeople’s Choice AhiDiana SargentShrimpPearl PahukoaKalo Pudding Chef’s Choice SWEETKALOKALOChef’s Choice & People’s Choice‘ULU‘ULUSAVORYChef’s Choice ‘ULU‘ULUSWEETMahalo!Mahalo!armers FFMMHHanaarkethanafarmersmarket.orgLocally Grown Healthy SustainableALOHAFRIDAYHĀNA TOWNNĀ H OLA HO’ OILOW i n t e r H o u r s2:30 - 4:30 P.M.N o v e m b e r 1 - J a n u a r y 3 1 WEACCEPThanafarmersmarkethanafarmersʻOhana Kaʻauamo Royal Court 2024Piʻilani Lua - Director of Royal CourtSissy Latham - Coordinator Chairperson of ʻOhanaKainoa Kaʻauamo - KingJana Puakalaunu Sinenci - QueenHealoha Charmichael - AdvisorJerome Kekiwi Jr. - High ChiefTiana Kaʻauamo - Attendant to QueenKalani Smith - Royal AdvisorKaleikaumaka Kekiwi - Keiki of High ChiefKealohi Kekiwi - Keiki of High ChiefKawaipono Kekiwi - Keiki of High ChiefKayden Aliʻimalu Kaʻauamo - PrinceKiliʻohu Thomas - PriestessHiʻilani Aiona - PrincessMakana Martin - Kahili BearerKawanaʻao Frias - Kahili BearerJo-Lei Redo - Kumu HulaKapeka Oliveira - Hula DancerMaleka Kimokeo - ChanterKaua Sinenci - Sacred StaffKepoʻikai Sinenci - Conch Shell BlowerNelson Kanakaʻole - Nose Flute PlayerKainani Cabanilla-Kaʻauamo - Lady in WaitingʻIwalani Santo-Bras - Lady in WaitingMiko Baker - VolunteerKaʻili Kanakaʻole - Volunteer

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Winter 2024 Hānaside News Page 23Mother Alice Hall’s NamesakeBy Mary Pratt | PC: Wānanalua Church Photo from Hali’a Aloha o Hāna-Maui & ArchivesWānanalua Congregational Church is said to be the most photographed church in all of Hawaiʻi and has visitors from all over the world. But Wānanalua is more than just a scenic landmark; it’s a living testament to a continuing community that’s been right here in Hāna for 186 years.At Wānanalua, we’ve recently been talking about our rich past and our hopes and plans. As we exchange stories, we recognize the enduring values from our past that continue to shape our identity today. The 1819 instructions from the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to the men and women soon to sail to Hawai’i serve as a reminder of our own mission: “Your mission is a mission of mercy, and your work is to be wholly a labor of love… You are to open your hearts wide.”When the missionaries arrived in Hawaiʻi, one of their rst actions was to learn the Hawaiian language and create a written format for it. Their commitment to teaching and preaching in Hawaiian, rather than English, fostered a sense of inclusivity within the community. In these early years, because the council of chiefs were proponents for education they enacted edicts to stimulate the Hawaiian people to read and write. Hawai’i achieved a remarkable literacy rate of over 91% within just 13 years! (Kalei, J., Kameʻeleihiwa. (2011). The Phenomenal Rise to Literacy in Hawaiʻi Hawaiian Society in the Early Nineteenth Century)At Wānanalua, we take pride in our historic Hawaiian roots. Our dual-language worship celebrates both Hawaiian and English, incorporating traditional mele and pule each week.And those missionaries? They were practical. They joined the men and women of the congregation and got things done! Early members and missionaries at Wānanalua built the building that still stands to this day. Daniel Conde, our rst pastor, drew up the plans himself. Over 180 years later, this remarkable structure, built without modern machinery and limited resources, continues to inspire visitors from around the world.From Conde’s annual reports, we learn about the dedication and teamwork that went into the church’s construction: “Then parties went in canoes out in the harbor and collected coral for lime, diving for it in two and three fathoms of water. This coral they were instructed in how to convert into lime. Then a dozen, of our most skillful church members, were furnished, each with a trowel, and taking one myself, we proceeded to lay up the walls.” The spirit of patience, perseverance, cooperation, faith, hope, and love that characterized our beginnings continues to guide us. As we share our stories, we reafrm our commitment to inclusivity, echoing our core belief: no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. This value is exemplied by the legacy of Reverend Alice Kahokuoluna (Mother Alice). Mother Alice), the rst woman pastor to serve under the Hawaiian Board of Missions and the only Hawaiian woman to enter the ministry for many years to come, was sponsored for ordination by Wānanalua Congregational Church in 1925. She transformed a “neglected little parish” into a thriving community, growing from six to 75 active members in just two years. (Article Clipped from Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1925). After leaving Hāna, Mother Alice accepted a call in 1938 to be Pastor of the Siloama-Kanaʻana Hou Church on Molokaʻi where she spearheaded the restoration of the old Siloama Church. The Siloama Church had been erected in 1866 by exiled people who were affected by Hansen’s disease. Mother Alice ministered at Kanaʻana Hou Church until 1956, leaving shortly before her death the following year. She returned to the pulpit at Wānanalua one last time in 1939 to share information about her work at Kalaupapa. (The Friend. 1939, April) In 1989, Reverend Edith Wolfe, who served Wānanalua Congregational Church from 1986 to 1989, wrote the following:In Honor of Rev. Alice Rosehill Kahokuoluna:The members of Wānanalua Congregational Church at their Annual Meeting in February 1989 voted to name their Fellowship Hall “Mother Alice Hall” with a sign to be erected and picture placed on the walls.The hope is that when the present generation of folks who knew her in life are gone, there will be a way in which people might learn about the woman for whom the hall is named. Mother Alice might have been the rst woman to be ordained in Hawaiʻi, but she is by no means the last.As we celebrate our church’s history and embrace the future, we invite you to join us in fostering a community rooted in love and resilience. Your support can help us preserve our building and honor the legacy of our ancestors.To nd out more and contribute to the Restoration Fund to ensure Wānanalua remains an anchor in Hāna for generations to come, please visit www.wananalua.com/donate No Na Hanauna Nei!

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