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I~To~th .ohala I~istori~ ~z Cul~ux~al ~'~°~s~ation ~rou~ T'he North Kohala Historic 8c Cultural Group joins with KOOK®'® (Ka'makani 'O Kohala Ohana) in proposing aroom-cap of no more than 500 visitor units for resort and associated facil-hies in the North Kohala ®istrict. Perhaps better than anywhere else on Sig Island, and in some respects outstanding among all the Hawaiian Islands, North Kohala has preserved open space, a favorable climate and a culture that reflects the ancient, community values for which Hawaii is famous throughout the world. With these qualities to offer, it is no wonder that developmental interests are targeting our district for the establishment of retreat and resort centers. In addition to the 250 unit Mahukona resort proposed by Surety Kohala (formerly Chalon International), a Kohala Mountain Sanctuary, Hawaii Meditation Center and Hawaiian Permaculture and Wellness Center are currently projected. fibs last two of these projects are being challenged in court by North Kohala residents who feel that both are an abuse of the land and its sacred character. In fact, a proliferation of such retreats and resorts will most certainly, we believe, extinguish the very qualities that are attracting these developments. Our open space will be compromised, our rural nature sacrificed, our culture violated. fibs developments will gain nothing. We will lose everything. Our State motto clearly recognizes preservation of the land as being of primary importance to Hawaiian culture. U ~ k~ i ka ~ - tie t ~ ~s °es~r~ t~ r its When the land dies our culture dies with it. ate..>~. r l n Gauncll _ ~.ef. T~: ~ ty -.......--~.,..~~,.__z.