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Ku Kahakalau, 10:25 AM 2/17/98, Inclusion of Waipi'o Valley 2 rural cHaracter, something-that is threatened once commercialization takes place. The major concern here is not one individual peddling his goods, but the fact that until restrictions are imposed other vendors will soon follow and our area will look like some of the once beautiful places on Oahu now overrun with peddlers. No one in the Kukuihaele community will directly benefit from these vendors, however, many of us will feel the negative effects of their activities. While many of our neighbors share our concerns, only a few have chosen to speak up in regards to this issue, primarily because of the fact that as Hawaiians and as local people born and raised in Hawaii, we are taught to avoid confrontation at all costs. As affiliation-oriented people living in a small rural community, these neighbors do not want to make waves or cause hardship to the person presently peddling his goods at the lookout. However, personal conversations with many of them verify that they are concerned about the impact unrestricted commercialization will have on our precious neighborhood. For the above reasons, we feel that it is imperative that the Old Honoka'a-Waipi 'o Road, from its Northern End of State Highway (FAS 240) on the Waipi'o Valley side of Kukuihaele to the Waipi'o Valley Lookout be included in the places protected from peddling in Ordinance Chapter 22, Article 1, Division 7, Section 22-31. By not allowing commercial activities within this area, we the residents of this area along with our children and those that come to visit, will be able to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Kukuihaele and Waipi'o Valley lookout, much like out ancestors did for many generations. Mahalo for your kokua. Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono Ka 'ohana o Kahakalau Printed for hiclerk®interpac.net (County Clerk's Office) 2