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Dane M. Shibuya <br /> POB 839 Naalehu HI. 96772 <br /> (808)936-5676 <br /> Re: Black Sand Beach LLC (PL-SMA-2023-000046) <br /> Aloha a Honorable Windward Planning Commission, <br /> I was born and raised in Ka'u, went to Naalehu School and graduate of Ka'u High School, I had <br /> the opportunity to work with the community for employment and as part of the community <br /> through the Cultural Aspect. I got married, raised my ohana (family) here, sent them to Naalehu <br /> School and was fortunate to have all four graduates from Kamehameha Schools. And, I always <br /> would tell them to never forget where you come from (Home-Ka'u). I've resided my whole life in <br /> Ka'u, from Plantation lifestyle, Macadamia Nut and Coffee Industry to present time. Currently, <br /> Jobs and quality time with families are lost due to they would have to commute for employment <br /> or like other families relocate from Ka'u and lose their cultural roots. Revitalize Punaluu like the <br /> old time, bring back memories and at the same time preserve the way of life for the community. <br /> In that, I had known owner Eva LUI for Black Sand Beach LLC since the first time she came to <br /> Ka'u over six years ago, because she's my neighbor to our family business "Masazo Pig Farm" off <br /> of Kaalaiki Rd. LUI was very soft spoken, caring and concern individual to her place and <br /> surrounding. Always willing to listen and take criticism or advice. Constantly, express she wants <br /> to help the community- which she has been doin; form an advisory board made up of local <br /> community members, collaborate with the local schools and partnership with local non-profits <br /> throughout Ka'u. With the knowledge and guidance, The Punaluu Project was directed into a <br /> more low-density Culturally sensitive direction and outmost to create employment for the <br /> community of Ka'u- (directly or in-directly) like an economic stimulus to promote small <br /> businesses, Cultural Awareness and Education at the same time preservation. Above most <br /> (Lahui) bring the ohana (families) together to live and strive in Unity. Opportunity for our <br /> community to not need to leave the Islands. I'm strongly in support of Black Sand Beach LLC <br /> Project for the betterment of Ka'u Future. <br /> I humbly ask WPC Commission Members vote in supporting Black Sands Beach LLC Punaluu <br /> Project (P`` a, Dane L-SMA-2023-000046). <br /> Mat�ala - LoM. Shibuya <br />