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in connection with a number of us went down there. I canÓt remember. It might have been in
<br />connection with this application. I just donÓt remember. But, my upbringing just said, you
<br />know, not to go and mahaÒoi, donÓt go in someplace you donÓt bel
<br />So anyway, over the years, maybe the last 20 years or so, IÓve,
<br />1973 from living on the mainland, the Hawaiian renaissance, especially its music and other
<br />things were in full, full bloom. And I become quite involved in, in, in the musical part of it. And
<br />also because of my interest in what we now know as a cultural resources, archaeological things,
<br />culture, I started reading as much as I could. And I learned, I
<br />Keolonhihi and also Keakeakalani. I also remember in the Ò50s two men who were from Kona.
<br />One of them lived at Kahaluu, his name was Naluahini Kaopua. And Naluahini was a quite an
<br />old man in those times. I donÓt know how old, but I was seven, so I guess anybody over
<br />probably 8, 12 years was probably old. Anyhow, he was very, he had very white hair. And he
<br />lived down by himself at Kahaluu. And his friend, John Kekahuna, they traveled around Kona,
<br />and they made these maps that some of you may be familiar with. I think, I think we see, I think
<br />this is one of them perhaps.
<br />So I think it was in the Ò70s, there was a strong interest, strong interest in this area. They called
<br />it Kamoa Point Complex, and there was possible development and things like that down there.
<br />So people, I know there were Friends of Kamoa Point, and so all
<br />and then the State got involved, fortunately. They produced a number of documents which IÓve,
<br />all of which IÓve reviewed. And those times were different. A lot different than they are now,
<br />but weÓve also learned a lot since that time. And I guess in over the years, IÓve, IÓve heard
<br />people talk about the significance of Keolonhihi and Keakealaniwahine Complex and tried to
<br />separate the two as if they are not connected. And I donÓt know if that subject has come up here
<br />today, but I just wanted to say that if thereÓs any doubt in your mind that these are not connected,
<br />the Hearings Officers and all the Planning Commissioners should read this document from
<br />beginning to end. And you would find, not only here but other references, that not only poi
<br />Hawaii, but poi Haole, scientists, archaeologist, have clearly pointed out the connection between
<br />these two, also from Kaumalumalu which is not the subject of this discussion today.
<br />Unfortunately, Kaumalumalu, at least makai of AliÓi Drive, has been lost.
<br />If you have any doubts about the scenic resources that are available, IÓd call your attention to this
<br />document which is photo number three, the larger version of it which is also on the cover of the
<br />Keolonhihi State Historical Park final environmental impact statement prepared on October,
<br />1995 by Dr. Ron Terry for the DLNR. So, IÓm sure IÓm not the f
<br />who has talked about the significance of this area. Anyhow, that was a long answer to a short
<br />question. IÓm not sure I even answered it all, but -.
<br />M. ROY:IÓm, you have begun, Curtis. I am aware of your deep con
<br />these land areas being raised in this Kailua area, and thatÓs why weÓre grateful that youÓve made
<br />time available to speak today.
<br />TYLER:YouÓre welcome.
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