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ENOCENCIO:Aloha. My name is James Enocencio. I live 2319 Kilauea Avenue, but
<br />Im representing my dad, Jimmy Enocenco. Hes supposed to be here today, hes in Oahu, sorry
<br />for that. His address is 152 Aikane Loop, up in Wainaku area. The business that we have is
<br />Kalalau Ranch and Victory Gardens; and were like right next door neighbors to Johanna. And
<br />we support the cause that shes doing, being that my dad is disabled veteran also; and we do need
<br />more that kind of support in the community, to support people with disabilities; and also to boost
<br />up the economy and the tourism growth here going on.
<br />Right now were raising we have cattle, we have 89 acres through Kamehameha Schools. And
<br />Mr. Rosehill, Bob Rosehill, is in full support with the farmers up there. And Johanna has helped
<br />us to be able to work Kamehameha Schools so that were able to have access through there. It
<br />was a problem for us at the beginning to have access through, like I think about 4 miles up on the
<br />top of the mountain. Wed have to go to the top of Kawiki and come down; and that would be a
<br />lot of stress on our 4-wheel drive vehicles and with the produce. Because of her good heart, she
<br />hasworkedoutadeal.Andwereinfullsupport.
<br />Wehavecattle,wehaveahorse,steer,ourplansistoraisechickens,youknow,poultry,and
<br />stuff like that. Were working on fencing the area so that, you know, liability and all that, and
<br />nothing comes down to the road area, and down to Mrs. Leaird-Okuras area. We also are
<br />raising fish, livestock; and Im the main one that does the agriculture growing taro, vegetable
<br />crops, eggplants, string beans, and that kind of stuff.
<br />And at the beginning it was kind of tough, when we first met each other and then, you know,
<br />coming into, you know, when you get new neighbor come in and then you always get problems.
<br />But weve come to the point where weve worked it out; and we support each others business.
<br />And were in full support now for her cause and Mr. Okuras. And, I guess, thats about it. And
<br />if you guys find it in your heart to make this thing go through and every, you know, its for the
<br />better of the community and the people here on the islands.
<br />And theres also, she even talked about education for the people here; and Ive worked, I dont
<br />know if you guys know of, up at Hilo High School they have that project that they had years ago,
<br />Malama Aina with a Mr. Jimmy Naeole. I was the work supervisor up there for couple of years;
<br />and I also had jobs working as a therapeutic aid for foster children for Hawaii Behavior Health;
<br />and Ive brought a lot of these youth, disadvantage youth, and at-risk youth, to the farm. And it
<br />has blessed their lives and made changes to do better. And I noticed that if we work together,
<br />everything is going to fall in place.
<br />So Im, its gung ho, I mean, we cant wait for it to happen. And with your guys support, its
<br />going to happen. And thank you for everything and God bless.
<br />SPRINGER:Thank you, Mr. Enocencio, and for bringing your fathers testimony to us.
<br />Before you go, are there any questions of the -?
<br />ENOCENCIO:Oh, sorry.
<br />SPRINGER:Commissioners, to the testifier? Commissioner McCall.
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