Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 24, Number 11, 1 November 2007 — Moving forward by looking backward [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Moving forward by looking backward

Hawai'i Island is a plaee where people are doing exciting things (as is the case on all of our islands). From the summit of our mountains, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, where astronomers peer deep into the heavens searching for hfe in other galaxies, to the depths of the Pacifrc Oeean, where oceanographers are discovering forms of maiine life never seen before off of Keāhole Point, and on the land whieh has fed our people for centuries, where one of our very own has found a sustainabihty formula to mitigate our dependency on foreign imports - food and oil in particular - to take us back to a time when, as a people, we provided for ourselves food, shelter, clothing, transport, heahh care and spirituahty. At Pepe'ekeo on our Windward side - ten miles from Hilo, 30 miles from Honoka'a - where Kaupakuea Road intersects Māmalahoa Highway, where warm air coming off the oeean meets the 'āina, converting moisture in the form of gas to raindrops, causing the "sky to weep" almost daily. Where the soil is colored zinfandel red and crumbles easily in one's hand. Where the sweetest, juiciest tomatoes are grown in media made from shredded coconut husks under translucent fabric in

metal-framed houses. Where the stumps of banana trees are about one to two feet in diameter and the banana bunches are frve to six feet long. Where salad greens, watercress and green onions are hydroponically grown in dibble tubes on floating styrofoam platforms in huge water-frlled tubs. This is where you will frnd Richard Ha, mahi'ai extraordinaire and wizard of agriculture, striving tirelessly to produce food whieh is healthy, 'ono and safe. Richard is an agricultural and community ieon on Hawai'i Island. His smile is as big as the sky. His mind "travels at hght speed." His hands are "hma kōkua." He was destined to be a farmer. To get to where he is today took hard, smart, thoughtful work and experimenting across many years. He was raised on his dad's poultry farm in Hilo, went to Hilo High and the University of Hawai'i and holds a degree in accounting. He is a combat veteran and served as an Army heutenant in Vietnam. Richard started his business with a $300 credit hne some 30 years ago. The inspiration to farm eame from his dad, who gave him 25 acres to work with. There were struggles and challenges, a learning curve to develop, "bumps in the road," but he persevered. "No ean" is not in his vocabulary. He frrst farmed in Kapoho and then Kea'au. Bananas were his focus. He moved to Pepe'ekeo four years ago, diversifred his menu, tweaked his format and Hāmākua Springs Country Farms was born. Bananas are still a cornerstone. High volume, low margin. Tomatoes, salad greens.

onions, watercress and cucumbers are the balance. They bring to the business low volume, high margin. With the love and kōkua of family, tons of experience, an inquiring mind, buckets of free water falhng from the sky (130 inches a year), good land, abundant sunshine, and a favorable chmate, Hāmākua Springs Country Farms is flourishing. Richard's farming is 'ohana farming. His wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and mom all have vital roles in operations. His 'ohana extends to all who work for Hāmākua Springs. To work for Richard, one must be a team player. His is the only farm I know that has profrt sharing, and worker safety and heahh are "standard operating procedures." His 'ohana includes the larger community, particularly the Hawaiian eommunity. Richard is very active in Keaukaha Elementary School. With kōkua from friends and family, he started Keaukaha's Adopt a Class initiative. Every class gets to go on an excursion of their choosing during the year. He also sits on the board of Keahola STEM at UH-Hilo. He wants more of our Hawaiian children to look seriously at opportunities and careers in math and science. His farming is anchored in bringing the best of the past and the present, the practieal and the scientifrc, old and new, together. When I visited Richard in early October, I met one of his technical assistants, Charlotte Romo, who worked on the Biosphere Project in Oracle, Arizona. Richard and his wife liired Charlotte to bring high tech and science to the experiential and practical at Hāmākua Springs. His old mantra was "fresh from our family farm to your table." His new slogan is "moving forward while looking backward."

His farming is futuristic, for the long, not just the short, term. There is a saying, "A nation whieh cannot feed itself will perish." Richard's concerned that as a nation we have become so dependent on oil to do so many things, including growing food. He's eoncerned that, as islands in the middle of this big oeean, when we run out of oil, and the ships and planes whieh supply and re-sup-ply us weekly stop coming to our shores, in eight days, we will be out of food. Yes, eight - because 70 percent of what we consume as a state with a populahon of 1 .5 million people is imported. But there's HOPE (whieh is what OHA should be providing our people), as there was a time, less than 300 years ago, when we provided for ourselves. Our populahon was 1.3 million people when Cook eame ashore in 1778. Cook was on a Mission of 'imi 'āina, looking for the Northwest Passage. It was our people who provisioned the Resolution and Discovery. Over time, there was a role shift. We quit being producers and farmers. Instead, we have become consumers and shoppers. Richard is certain that if more of our farmers are able to do intensive agriculture - that is, grow food effrciently in fabric-covered houses warmed by the sun - and if we are able to use water from our streams to generate the power needed to electrify our farms, we will be able to grow all the food we need to feed ourselves at reasonable cost, and we will hberate ourselves from oil, whieh soon enough will cost $200 a barrel, spiking further the price of everything from poi to poke to a bunch of bananas to a diet drink. Just as it takes perseverance, passion, and working hard and smart to run a farm, the same virtues apply to Ho'oulu Lāhui Aloha. E3

Robert K. Lindsey, Jr. TrustEE, Hawai'i

Aki/Kaiahua — The descendants of William Joseph Aki and Annie Wahinealii Kaiahua will hold a reunion Dec. 21, 2.007, in Mākua, Wai'anae. In addition, a memorial service for Wilfred Kaanohi Aki will take plaee at Punehhowl Memorial Cemetery of Ihe Pacific on the same day. For information, eall Matilda Aki at 625-0155 or Lu Ann Mahiki Lankford at 668-9006. Akina/Kalua'u — The fifth annual 'ohana reunion for the Akina/Kalua'u family will be held July 17-19, 2008, at Kīhei Community Center on Maui. The John and Grace Akina 'ohana will be spearheading the 2008 reunion. Planning meetings will be on the second sSaturday of eaeh month beginning July 2007. Planning meeting plaee to be determined. Contact Bonny Kahawaii-Herbert at 808-879-5383 or email starman@mauigateway.com. The reunion is for the descendants of Frank and Rebecca Akina; John and Grace Akina; Alex and Violet Akina; Aehuna Akina; and Auhana Kalaua'u. Beyer/Coeonut Island — I am searching for information about the people who lived on Coconut Island, Kāne'ohe, in the year 1900. I have a birth certificate of my aunty who was born on the island. I'm not sure if my grandfather leased or owned Ihe island; his name was Paul Beyer and his wife was Amelia Ernestberg. Please eall 585-5968, or write to Amy Hookano, 315 Akaka Lane, Honolulu, HI 96813. Green — Seeking information on our ancestor we know only as Lepeka Kahalaunani. She had children from Barrass, Green and Cleghorn, and later married someone by the name of Larush, but had no children with him. With Barrass, she had a daughter, Grace, who married Rose and had three children, Gustave, Helen (married Hedeman) and Alexander. With Wm L Green, she had a daughter, Elizabeth (married Freeth), and a son, Wm L Green Jr. With Archibald Cleghorn, she had three daughters, Rosie (married Roberts), Helen (married Boyd) and Annie (married Woodenberg). We don't think Kahalaunani is a last name. If anyone could kōkua us with information, it would greatly be appreciated. Please email Judi Weatherwax at kikokela@yahoo.com. Hurley — We are planning a family reunion for all the 'ohana of Pitt Franklin Hurley Sr. and Miriam Keaupuni. Children include Clarence Hurley, Jay Hurley, Pitt Hurley Jr., Benjamin Hurley, Ida Hurley Hayselden, Daisy Hurley McGuire, Myrtie Hurley Tavares, Bertha Hurley Osterman, Bessie Hurley, Stanley Hurley and Eleanor Hurley Hasegawa. For more information, email Kamalani Hurley at phurley@hawaii.edu or eall 62.5-1486. Jarrett/Bruhn/Reeves — I am looking for the Hawaiian side of my family, whom I have never known. My grandfather's name was Alexander Dowsett Jarrett, and my great-grandfather's name was William Paul

Jarrett. I have a family tree that has the last names Jarrett, Bruhn and Reeves, most extensively. I would really appreciate any help in this matter, as I would like to meet my family. I never knew my grandfather and really want to meet anyone who knew him. If you have any information, please eall Lani at 510-220-1916 or email dispossessed@ riseup.net. Johnson/La'amaikahikiwahine — The descendants of Ambrose Peter Johnson and La'amaikahikiwahine are planning a family reunion July 3-6, 2.008, at Mālaekahana Beach Park, North sShore, O'ahu. We have secured a camping area and also lodging nearby. Ambrose and La'amaikahikiwahinehad eight children, six of whom produced descendants. They were Enoeh Johnson, Anna Kahiku Johnson Kealoha, Lilia Johnson Foster, Mele Johnson Peaha Kawainui, Antone Johnson and Pedro "Manini" Johnson. Their children were: Enoeh Enoka Johnson, Peter Eokewe Kealoha, Lily Kipola Kealoha Blanchard, Sarah Ho'ohuli Kealoha Ferreira, Maiy La'a Kealoha Kaolelopono/Calvert, Anna Kealoha Apio, Frank Kealoha, Frank Foster, Elizabeth Kapeka Foster Bartholomew, John Foster, Orio Pakalau Foster, Joseph Foster, Nicholas Foster, Peter Foster, Raymond Foster, Annie Peaha Char, Emily Peaha Kim, Manuel Johnson, Sarah Ka'ahanui Johnson, John Peter Johnson, Maria Johnson Christiansen, Elizabeth Kahiku Johnson Young, and Mary Pa'ahana Moniz/Stanton/Larinaga. For more information and registration forms, please contact Roz Solomon Kaplan at 808-575-5065, by mail at P.O. Box 12.91, Ha'ikū, HI 96708, or by email, Hawnrozz@msn. eom. Please write "Johnson Reunion" in the subject line. Jones — The family of Eva Kapilialoha Jones Miller is currently researching our genealogy. Eva Kapilialoha Jones Miller was born in Lahaina, Maui, to Mar}' Pi'imoku Jones in 1896. Her grandparents were L.B. Jones and Pi'imoku Jones. She also had a sister named Mae. She also had two uncles named William Jones and Paul Jones of Lahaina. She married Eassie Miller in Honolulu in 1911. All contact with this family has been lost, and we are very interested in learning more about our beloved grandmother's family. If anyone could kōkua us with any information, it would greatly be appreciated. Please email Ann Hewett at inuulu@yahoo.com or eall 554-52.32. Kalaau — I am seeking information for all the children of James Kalaau (1868-1932.) and Keohonui Kawika (1871-1991). James Kalaau is also known as Keoahunui Kawika. Some of their children are: Jennie (married Hemy Paleka) and Helen (married Herman Holstein). Was there a Julie? Were there any other children? Contact Herman Paleka at P.O. Box 510112, Keālia, HI 96751. Kalohi — I am seeking all available genealogy information for the Kalohi 'ohana who lived in Hāna/Honolua, Maui, between

1850 and 1899 or earlier. My great-grand-father, James Kauakahi Kalohi Kalama (1880-1929), applied for his marriage license in July 1899 so he could marry my great-grandmother, Mary Ann Kahalewai Searle (1876-1952), who was from Honolua Ranch. Original marriage records in the Honolulu Archives showed his last name to be Kalohi (James Kauakahi Kalama Kalohi). Somehow, somewhere, his middle and last names were altered. He went by Kalama after his marriage because their son and my grandfather, Richard Kauakahi Kalohi Kalama (1900-1954), used Kalama. All of his children had that last name, including my mother, StellaUlulani (Kalama) Loughmiller. The Hawai'i census showed grandfather James and the Kalohi 'ohana lived next door to the Kawananahopu Kalama 'ohana in Hāna. Furthermore, my grandfather James was a witness to his sister Emaline Kalohi's marriage in 1901 to a Kanohi and signed the license as James K. Kalohi. When he died in January 192.9, his sister Emaline verified his death certificate as James Kauakahi Kalohi Kalama. However, his obituary and his burial records at the O'ahu Cemeteiy in Nu'uanu showed his name as James Kauakahi Kalama Kalohi. I would appreciate any kōkua from the Ho'ohui 'Ohana readers who ean set me straight on my dilemma. Contact me, Danny Kalama, by email atdrkalama@comcast.net or by phone at 801-82.5-5436. Kauli'a/Kapinao — The descendants of vSam Kauli'a and Kaiahua Kapinao (aka Mary Pinao) of Ka'ū, Hawai'i, recently had its quarterly reunion meeting in Kona on Oct. 6. One of our main goals is to have a large reunion sometime during summer 2.009 in or near to Ka'ū (exact dates and location still pending). The children of Sam and Kaiahua include sons: I (married Lepeka Keku'ia also of Ka'ū), Puni (married Lepeka Kekuia after the passing of his brother, I) and Sam V. (married S. Mahelona of Ka'ū). Daughters included Abigail (married I. Ka'auwai from Kaua'i), Keahi (married E. Macomber of Ka'ū), Pukai (married E. Delos Santos from Ka'ū), Pakanaka (married T. Martinsen of Ka'ū), and Nawai. We recently discovered there were also one hānai, Agnes Kauli'a. Descendant-representatives from the lines of I, Abigail, Keahi, Pukai and Sam Jr. were present at the meeting. However, we are still in search of descendants from Pakanaka Martinsen, Agnes Kauli'a and others as well. Since there are 'ohana residing on all four major islands, the steering committee has elected to have quarterly rotational meetings hosted by 'ohana living on these islands over the course of the first year, then evaluate our accomplishments after the next O'ahu meeting in April 2.008. These quarterly meetings will allow Kauli'a descendants to attend loeal gatherings and provide the committee sufficient time for planning and gathering all necessaiy copies of documents to organize the genealogical chart and family book. The next meeting will be on Maui Jan. 18-2.0,

2008, in Wai'ōhuli, followed by the April 19 O'ahu meeting. For updates, information, or if you have any information to contribute to our 'ohana or are related to any of these lines, please contact Ku'ualohanui or vSera Kauli'a by email at kauliaohanareunion@ hawaii.rr.com or by phone at 358-4853. Love-Hoopii — A reunion is being planned for July 20, 2.008, in honor of the past and present 'ohana of James Robert Love and Hoopii. Descendants include their ehildren Annie Kaniniu, James R. K., William Kaliko; Annie Love and Edmund Hart (ehildren: Louise Keohiokalani, Edwin K. Heniy, James Kawohikukahi, Llewellyn Leialoha, Mary Kaniniu, Gladys Ululani, Edmund Jr., St. Elmo, Henrietta Hoopii, Annie Kaniniu, Robert Bruce, Helen Adwina, Henry Haleola); Louise K. Hart and George William Weight (children: Ethlinda Ululani, Llewelyne Blaisedell); Louise K. Hart Weight and George Noa Weight. Also invited are the descendants of William Weight and Isabella Askew (children: Benjamin John, Marry Ann [Molly], William Jr., George, Elizabeth Jane, Edward Joseph, Isabella Mae, Charles Schmidt Walker). The celebration will be at the Wai'anae Army Beach Club from 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Cost of $15.00 (adults) $10.00 (keiki 5-12) will be collected for buffet luneh. RSVP by July 1 , 2008, is appreciated. Payment also accepted upon arrival to event. Genealogy information will be available for viewing. All participants are encouraged to bring any family charts, pictures, stories and info to be shared. If anyone is interested in working with us on research, planning our gathering or for more info, please contact Uilani Tacgere at 808-696-6843, Uipua@aol.com; or Kaipo and Reatha Awana at 661-942.-5794, rkainla@ msn.com. Mlamala-Mlali'ikapu and Louis-MIakaaIu — I am looking for the Mamala-Maliikapu 'ohana and the Louis-Makaalu 'ohana. My paternal grandfather, Charles Kaena Mamala, was born in Waimea, Kaua'i, and his parents were Paoa and Akalaina. We are looking for the siblings of Akalaina Mamala. My paternal grandmother, Lily Wahinekapu Maliikapu Mamala, was born in Waihe'e, Maui, to Charley Maliikapu and Lily Wahinekapu Kai'o. We are looking for her siblings and the siblings of both parents. My maternal grandfather was Antone Kaonohiokala Louis Jr. His father was Antone K. Louis Sr., also known as "Akoniliilii," who was born in Honolulu and resided in Ihe Liliha area. His mother was Sarah Agnes Makaalu, also known as Aunty Mokulani, who was born in Waipi'o Valley, Big Island, where her family was from. I am looking for information on my grandfather's siblings and his parents' siblings. Our family names are: Mamala, Maliikapu, Kai'o, Kuwehie, Kaehuaea, Louis and Makaalu. If you have any information, contact me, Poni Wolfe, at P.O. Box 19031, Honolulu, HI 96817, email poniwolfe@yahoo.com or eall

375-5278. Two separate reunions are in the planning stage for next year. Nahooikaika — Descendants of Obed Nahooikaika please eall 01inda (Reyes) Shefte at 808-572-1873 or Warren (Black) Nahooikaika at 808-242-4450. We would like to find family members in hopes of having a reunion sometime in the near future. Nakoa — The descendants of Kalawaianui Nakoa will host its very first family reunion Aug. 1-3, 2.008, at Hale Nanea Hall in Kahului, Maui. The children are: Samuel Paakaula, Joseph Kahiki, James Kaula, Rebecca Peke, David Kalawaianui, Susan Kumaia and Joseph Napuunoa Nakoa. For more information, contact co-chairs Winifred (Nakoa) Cockett at 808-244-5678 or Mary Ann (Nakoa) Barros at 808-573-9339 Namau'u/Nihoa — I am seeking any family connections to John Henry Nihoa, Keluhaleole Kaihupelelani (w), Mahua Namau'u (k), Naioma Luukia Opio (w), Lin Chung Akuna/ Lum-Ten Chong (k), Paao-ao (w) (Mrs. Ihu-nui), and Maka Ihu-nui (k). Please write to Joyce Kainoa, P.O. Box 664, Kaunakakai, HI 96748-0664. Pulaa — I am looking for anyone who knows of Charles H. Pulaa, born in 1853 in Honomauka, Hawai'i; died May 25, 1907, in North Kohala. His wife was Anne Kailianu, sister of Mahi'aili'ili'i, born in 1866. Please eall 585-5968, or write to Amy Hookano, 315 Akaka Lane, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tau'a-Kaheluna — A reunion is being planned for July 19, 2.008, in honor of the past and present 'ohana of Tau'a (k) and Kaheluna (w). Descendants include: their children Falo, Benjamin, Steven, Paliilii and Josia; Falo Tau'a and Benjamin Hubbell (children: David Kaua, Thomas, Hannah, Caroline, Julia Kapihenui, Susan Kawahinekuliauole); Hannah Hubbell and Tong Kan Akana (children: Elizabeth Bessie Nohoanu, Emnia Rose, Con Lee, Mahealani Julia, Akana; Hannah Hubbell and Theadore Awana (children: Harriet Wainuhea, Josephine Keala, Lucinda, Mikahala, Rosie, Grace Keahunani, Hannah Irene, Fook Tin [Theadore], Fook Chee, Fook Ned [Fred]); Theadore Awana and Jennie Kamanoulu (children: Theadore Kalei, Harriet Hannah Makia, William John, Benjamin Kauanoe); Jennie Kamanoulu Awana and Daniel Ezera (child: Daniel Onaona Jr.). The celebration will be at the Wai'anae Army Beach Club from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost of $15 (adults), $10 (keiki 5-12) will be collected for buffet luneh. RSVP by July 1 , 2008, is appreciated. Genealogy information will be available for viewing. All participants are encouraged to bring any family charts, pictures, stories and info to be shared. If anyone is interested in working with us on research, planning our gathering or for more info, please contact Uilani Tacgere at 808-696-6843, Uipua@aol.com; or Kaipo and Reatha Awana at 661-942.-5794, rkainla@ msn.com.

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