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Page 2 <br /> <br /> Testimony: Jocelyn Freid, February 22,2001 <br /> Several years ago, Shipman was allowed to go through with ita <br /> development plan to revitalize Keaau. Instead this quaint historic town <br /> was destroyed. The mall is a failure, instead of benefiting, many <br /> merchants have gone out of business and its community destroyed. <br /> Must we repeat this mistake over and over again. Why not ask Shipman <br /> to add to the existing development; revitalize the community center so <br /> that youths will have a place to congregate and play, create a park area <br /> for family picnics and hikes, and add more restaurants and gift shops to <br /> the existing mall. There are several dilapidated buildings that can be <br /> replaced Keaau would become a real town center, generating revenue, <br /> and increasing its citizen's quality of life. <br /> I believe Puna County has the unique opportunity to set an example not <br /> only for the big island, or even the state, but also for the entire country. <br /> We have the choice to recreate livable and workable town centers that <br /> benefit all of its citizens. You, our representatives can help us bring <br /> back the quality of life we are all working so hard to get back to. <br /> RE~J•IVE15"'If~~ <br /> qy <br /> Dalr Ylt-r-°-~---- <br /> County Council <br /> Comm. Na • Z <br /> F11e No. <br /> Ref. To: Mr?N <br /> Ref. Date 2 2 2001 <br /> <br />