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SOUTH KOHALA'S VISION STATEMENT <br />The people of South Kohala are united by our love and reverence for the beauty and peace of our <br />land and waters and by our respect for the richness of our various cultures and traditions. <br />We desire to preserve the past, thrive in the present, and dream about a future that honors <br />economic viability and environmental responsibility which is sustainable and desirable for current <br />and future residents. <br />We are blessed to live in one of the most unique, exquisite places on the planet, and we know it. <br />We promise to plan to do everything possible to live responsibly and wisely on this sacred island <br />for current and future generations. <br />Our actions are guided by our Hawaii State motto: <br />"Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono" <br />(The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.) <br />South Kohala Community Values <br />"We are a family oriented place." <br />"We love the old stories about our people and places and want them to live on in the hearts of our <br />children." <br />"Our Hawaiian and Paniolo pasts contribute to our unique sense of place." <br />"We honor the kupuna by accepting the values and concerns of Native Hawaiians who have known <br />for centuries the limits of island resources and the need to protect the 'aina." <br />"We understand that the natural and cultural resources of South Kohala are unique and to be <br />cherished." <br />"We embrace rural values and lifestyle." <br />"The pu'u of South Kohala are of great cultural and scenic value and are loved by all." <br />"We treasure gathering places revered for cultural, historical, and social reasons." <br />"We enjoy moving about the South Kohala landscape: on foot, by bicycle, and on horseback." <br />Sunset viewed from Ohai'ula (Spencer Beach Park) November 2007 <br />