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COUNTY OF HAMM!
Keli`ipio-Kuamo` o Foundation; gene. Pik 4: 12
P.O. Box 38-5653 • Waikoloa, HI 96738 • Est. 2010
Aloha to the County of Hawaii Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resource Preservation Commission (PONC),
Subject: SUPPORT
I am writing to express my strong support for the acquisition of the parcels TMK
Executive Board
3-1-5-063:42 and TMK 3-1-5-063:43 under the County's Public Access, Open
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Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Commission (PONC) program. These
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parcels, located mauka of Waiakahi`ula Beach. Park, are of immense historical,
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cultural, and ecological significance and deserve to be preserved for the benefit
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of the community and future generations.
Clarence Kalimahana Young
Corresponding secretary
Vacant
As part of the historically significant Waiakahi`ula village complex, these lands
Recording Secret"
are home to sacred and legally protected sites, including the burial of a
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high-ranking individual. It is imperative that these sites are safeguarded against
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further harm, such as the recent destruction of an ancient wall by the current
Directors
landowner's unauthorized activities. The acquisition of these properties would
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ensure their protection and allow for proper stewardship under the County's
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guidance.
Michelle Kcli`ipio Lee
Stephanie McVitty
Preserving these lands aligns with the PONC program's mission to protect
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Hawai`i's unique cultural and natural resources. Beyond the physical protection
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of significant sites, the acquisition would also foster opportunities for education,
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cultural practices, and a deeper connection to the history of Waiakahi`ula.
Pauline Lilinoe Keli`ipio-Young
Sue Wilcox Keli'ipio
I urge the Commission to prioritize the acquisition of TMK 3-1-5-063:42
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and TMK 3-1-5-063:43 to prevent further desecration and to ensure that
these wahi pana are preserved and cared for in perpetuity. These lands are
not just spaces; they are vital pieces of our shared heritage that hold
stories, mana, and lessons for all who call Hawaii home.
Mahalo nui for your attention and for considering this critical matter.
Should you require further information or personal testimony, please feel
free to contact me at 808 756-6955 or lilinoeyoung@yahoo.com
Me ke aloha,
Pauline Lilinoe Keliipio-Young
Kupuna Advisor
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