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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0094.006 2004-2006Laupahoehoe Train Museum A Trip Back In Time on the Hamakua Coast Sit back and relax for the next few minutes while we take you on a fast trip back in time to see who we are and what we do and where we'd like to go from here. G..,,� L, . I n -,ti LAA AHOEHOE TRAIL' MUSEUM .A Triy Back In Time Doug Connors Treasurer 36-2377 Mamalahoa Hwy. TEL: (808) 9626300 P.O. Box 338 FAX: (WB) 9626957 Laupaho*Am M 96764 e-mail: i.uP� i°OO.com Website: www.geocitiee.comltrainmae Comm. No• 100 Ref. ToPreNW� fl Ref. Date In 1997 residents in communities along the coast were working with the State and County to begin the Hilo/Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Every community got to choose what they wanted to highlight or create within their community. We chose the site of the old Laupahoehoe Train Station and station agents house. The yard was barely visible through the vegetation. Many work days with community residents and organizations cut through the overgrowth, withstood the turmoil of beginning a new business, and created a community run, all volunteer, 5016, nonprofit museum. Our purpose is to preserve, promote, and protect the historic, cultural, educational, social, civic and economic interests of the North Hilo and Hamakua districts, while highlighting the history of railroads on the island of Hawaii. With this broad purpose, our crew of dedicated volunteers has not only kept the museum open daily for the past seven years, we have also; Restored track in the switching area of the yard known as a wye; with community labor, including students, laying rail, pounding spikes and spreading gravel. We have restored a donated 1930 diesel locomotive from Haina to be our mascot and the only running train on the island. Rusty is the highlight of visitor tours when he's started up to smash pennies for souvenirs. We have also built a caboose to represent the Hawaii Consolidated Railway's unique standard gauge line. This will hopefully become our film showing arena, the details of which are left until it's interior is finished. 7 We have completed two murals with students working with a professional artist, depicting a train coming out of one of the old tunnels, going across one of the high trestles and another of the station that used to grace the front lawn. But we are more than just a train museum... More than iust a train museum P Car Seat Inspection Station - $225,000 for training & implementation ■ Playground equipment - $150,000 for playgrounds at DOE schools a Healthy Hawaii Initiative - $61,000 Walking trail, water safety & SAFE ■ Mo' Bettah Together - $11,000 community activities r Older American Grant - $8,000 senior safety program e O'okala Community Forest - $75,000 forest stewardship 0 State Incentive Grant - $369,000 for substance abuse prevention s Meth Initiative Grant — $50,000 for SIG extension We have funded keiki car seat inspection stations around the island through Dept. of Health's injury prevention program, developed plans and found funding for new playgrounds at 3 public schools. We provide substance abuse programs along the coast through our SIG and MIG funding, 0 Laupahoehoe Point is one of the few recreational areas, and has been the piko (center) of the community. Many of our activities are directed at the Point because this is where the community gathers to be with family and friends. 10 We cleared one and a half miles of the old Mamalahoa Hwy from the museum down to Laupahoehoe Point as a walking trail and are working with the County to have it assessed as an emergency access road. This photo was taken around 1947 showing the road as it was used as a main highway until 1955. This photo is one of the many donated to the museum that truly makes us community run. I1 Also in partnership with the North Hilo Community and County P&R we built a history kiosk down at Laupahoehoe Point that shares the history of the Point and stories of the 1946 Tsunami. Through the Healthy Hawaii Initiative project, we installed a sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits at the point and... 12 installed easy access steps and a county provided diving board at Laupahoehoe pool and provided SAFE activities for community youth. 13 In partnership with Laupahoehoe School, State of Hawaii DOFAW, and North Hilo Community Council, the Museum formed the Ookala Community Forest which was established in a 40 acre piece of State owned land that was an initial test planting and has become a model demonstration forest for our community, in the hopes of showing other communities what can be done in partnership. 14 What's next? Short term: ■ Increase outreach to the community to provide opportunities and encourage healthy lifestyles ■ Finish LTM projects to preserve and share our history while creating a better visitor experience: — interior of the caboose — track extension and — model train room Long term: R Provide jobs within the community R Enhance community development by creating opportunities and activities along the coast 15 I think I can... We will continue to apply for grant funds and continue to work on projects on an "as can" basis. However, with your help, progress will gain considerable steam. We will continue to move forward! 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We base our decisions to take on projects, on the original list the community made while the museum was taking shape as part of the Hilo-Hamakua Heritage Coast. We are a great stop for visitors, where they learn about the rail- roads, our community and our island from volunteers that really are awesome. Once we reached the benchmark of five years we ap- plied for and were rewarded a Museum's Assessment Program (MAP) grant from the Institute for Museums and Library Service (IMLS). The grant was finished this past year when a surveyor came to our museum and reviewed all that we have done in our first five years of operation. Bob Brown from the Fort Missoula Museum was our surveyor. Overall, his review was very educational, posi- tive and encouraging; giving suggestions on what to im- prove and sharing policies we need. As a result of this MAP survey and review we became eligible to apply, through IMLS, for a Museums of America grant for operational funds. This grant would enable us to: LAUi'AHOEHOE TRAIN MUSEUM ITS A NOMINEE FOR THE 2004 RICHARD SMART E16a ISLAND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AVIARDSt Community Education Category • Enhance and increase our collections • Do professional marketing • Revisit our long-range plans • Increase our board, community support and membership The grant would also allow us to hire a full-time employee who will pay close attention to the many aspects of the mu- seums operation which are currently done by a wonderful cadre of volunteers. Having a full-time employee would also ensure that we continue to develop into a very profes- sional organization. Unfortunately this grant was declined in September and we will reapply in November. Our train room is coming along very nicely and should be finished by the end of the year to welcome the railroad modelers who will put a display together that will have many interesting features including a more Hawaiian per- spective. Rusty, is running and smashing pennies as souvenirs for students touring the museum. Kent Warshauer has offered to do the rest of the welding on Rusty's body which should be done around the end of the year. Woody -the caboose is awaiting its interior to be com- pleted and will be a great additional display space as well as a fine showing room for railroad related videos. The engine and caboose are great show pieces and the box- car will add to the line once we are able to begin work to rebuild it, hopefully starting next year. With help from folks like we have had, the many projects that have been ongoing should be reaching the end of the line. Once these projects are finished they will enhance the experience of our visitors. We are grateful to everyone who has lent a hand to bring us this far. Mahalo!!! North Hilo Community Council NHCC meetings are where com- munity folks are informed about different happenings around our town, the island and the state. At the last NHCC meeting held Sept. 23, we learned about Ke Ola Hou. In October, on land in Kapehu, and in collaboration with Marimed, Big Island Substance Abuse Council and the Makalii, Ke Ola Hou will begin a cultur- ally aligned residential substance abuse treatment program for adolescents. This day treatment program has room for 6 adolescent boys. November is the target start-up for Phase 2, the Resi- dential (live-in) program, which will have a maximum capacity of 8 beds. This will also mark start up for the day treatment program for girls. In the future Phase 3 will pro- vide residential coverage for both boys and girls, via special use permit or on another location. Phase 4 is when the facility expands to 24 bed capacity. With drug treatment and behav- ior modification education as a base, resi- dents of this program will be involved in a variety of activities and experiential educational opportunities from cultural to agricultural to sailing. It was reported by Lucille that the reproofing of the gym down at the Point will be funded by the county. Bids are to go our soon. This is a project which everyone agreed was a priority in previ- ous meetings and has been an ongoing concern of the community. County has agreed to fund the re -roofing if the com- munity can pull together and help out with some of the other issues regarding the facility such as painting and small wall repair. Rep. Dwight Takamine filled us in on all the legislative happenings in- cluding our school and Kalanianaole be- ing deemed failing schools in the "No Child Left Behind Program." T h i s comes as the school is receiving its next three year accreditation. Meetings about helping support the school and its stu- dents will be ongoing thru December when we will be tested again for our ef- fectiveness in this federally mandated program. As a note Mr. Scanlon has re- tired as principal of the school and Ms. Merk is acting principal for now. At NHCC meeting in July We learned a lot about coqui frogs and what to do if you spot or hear a coqui frog on your property or in the community. The (loud singing?) noise comes from the males at night. They are very small and live under trees. Cit- ric acid will kill them but must be ap- plied 2 and 3/4 cups of citric acid to one gallon of water and sprayed on the area of infestation and most effectively di- rectly on the frog. You can also shower the area with hot water (113 degrees) for 3 minutes and then flush the area with cool water for 1 minute. If the water is too hot it will damage your plants. We were instructed to keep the areas around our homes clean and free from dense foliage, making it un- friendly for the frogs. Mowing creates a buffer zone to keep frogs away. From a neighbor we learned that applying lime is affective too. ICE was also a topic of discus- sion with lots of dollars going towards programs that address drug education or treatment. The next meeting will in Nov. at the Humanities Room of the Library. Look for notices posted around town. If you want to support getting things done in your community become a member. Membership is open to all residents 53 per person and $5 per family. Mail membership to P.O. Box 416 Laupahoehoe, HI 96764 NHCC Officers are; Violet Ishikawa-President. Frank DeCaires- V.P. Rep. for Laupahoehoe, George Martin-V.P. Rep. for Ookala, Valerie DeFrain-V.P. Rep for Ninole, Tom Young, Treas., Lisa Barton- Secretary. Stay informed, come on down and find out what's going on in your community. The Greatest Volunteers Logging in an average 2500 hours per year these volunteers really know what it is to LIVE ALOHA Current; KAWAIHONA PO MAHOE EUGENIO DENISE WALLACE ANNIE BEDFORD LEON BAKER PETER & PHOEBE MILLS JUDY & PA UL JANES DOUG CONNORS & SUE DELA CRUZ BRANDON & CHERYL LORUSSO MICHAEL & LISA BARTON NIKI & KEHAUBARTON KENT WARSHAUER MR. T. EGUSA NEIL ERICKSON DIANA WEBB-RYAN Retired volunteers, IAN BIRNIE PEGGY ASATO STANLEY HEGGLAND LOUISE & LOIS LAHO VIOLET & BATA ISHIKAWA ALETHIA BAKER MEREDITH WEST HOLLY HATTON PATTIBOLAND YURIKO PETERS CARRIE LUKE-KNOTTS SWEETIE MAIKUI JESSICA & CATHERINE WILDER VIOLET FRANCISCO REGINA JARDINE CAROLINE SUGIYAMA ERNESTA COLOMA & CHARLIE ATIZ MARCELA RIVERA LAURINE & JOE AH CHOY HEATHER & FRANK LILL WILLY CHOYHEE VALERIE DE FRAIN Employed office staff Kristina Cacabelos Paula Seguerre Malia Barton Rachel Foster Leanna Margheim Renee Scofield E OUR W B PAGEom/trainmuseum. t you think email us atinmuseu m@yahoo.com. Our purpose is to preserve promote and protect the historic, cultural, educational, social and economic interests of the North Hilo and Hamakus district while highlighting the history of railroading on the island of Hawaii. Mission Statement: Preserving island railroad history for posterity and prosperity. Special Thanks Thank you Laupahoehoe High School Boys Volleyball team for digging the trench for the electric lines for the new train room. The boys and their coaches really worked hard digging the trench and the y even painted the front and back porch. Thanks to AMP Electric and Sheldon Ah Choy for getting the permit and doing all the wiring. Akaka Falls Lions Club has really come through for the museum in the past, giving their all to paint Woody -the caboose, Rusty -the switch engine and the boxcar. They were there for us again when we were ready to begin our train room. They hung the drywall in the carport and came back to paint as soon as the drywall was textured. Thanks to Don 0..... . au..... 1. c.... W..8 u,a.a auuvw,as .,,e room. h is clear that the room taking shape will be clean, well lit and protected from the elements. Thanks also go to Don Barton for the creation of window and doors and to Neil Erickson for the train design plan that everyone will soon be able to witness being built. The biggest thanks goes to Hawaii Electric Industries for the I $2500 grant to add electricity to the carport area. We are ever grateful to HE] for the confidence, support and patience they have shown this project This volunteer effort takes time to do it right without over taxing its volun- teers too much. The carport will be the home of some of the finest model train dis- plays in Hawaii, with scenes that represent the railroads along the Hamakua coast. To all our supporters MAHALO for helping us take the nest steps toward getting the train room on track for the museum. Editors Note I just want to take the time to say thanks again, to everyone in the community and all the museum members, because it really does take a lot to create something from nothing, as we have done with this museum. I hope everyone reading will consider becoming a member because those funds keep the museum open and projects rolling. Without your help we can't finish all the projects we're working on to make this the best community run museum in Hawaii. 1 also want to apologize for trying to do a semi-annual newsletter but realize now that it can only be done when funds and time allow and this year our projects took both. As the end of the year approaches I want to wish everyone a great holiday season. Don't forget to check out all the fun at the Haunted House at Papaaloa Gym on Oct. 22& 23 from6-1Opm. HOW TO BUILD COMMUNITY Turn off your TV Leave your house Know your neighbors Look up when you are walking Greet people Sit on your stoop Plant flowers Use your Library Play together Buy from Local Merchants Share what you have Help a lost dog Take Children to the park Support Neighborhood Schools Fix it even if you didn't break it Have Potlucks Honor Elders Pick up Litter Read Stories Aloud Dance in the street Talk to the mail carrier Listen to the birds Put up a Swing Help carry something heavy Barter for your goods Start a tradition Ask a Question Hire young people to do odd jobs Organize a block party Bake extra and share Ask for help when you need it Open Your Shades Sing Together Share your Skills Take Back the Night Turn Down the Music Listen before you react in Anger Mediate a Conflict Seek to Understand Learn from new and difficult angles Know that No One is Silent Though many are not heard Work to change this. This newsletter is presented by the Officers and Directors of the Laupahoehoe Train Museum Lisa Barton, Pres. Kent Warshauer, v. pres. Doug Connors, treas. Directors: Ian Birnie, Dwight Takamine, Michael Barton, Neil Erickson and Peter Mills Aloha Lisa B. 1 I I MIG and SIG what do they mean for the museum and the community:' MI6 stands for Meth Initiative Grant— these grant funds ($50,000-) are intended to educate the public on the detrimental effects of the use of the drug methamphetamine to them- selves and society. We are educating our middle school youth with a program called Families And Students Together (FAST). This program works with students, parents and grandparents, as well as trained facilitators to work through issues that may lead to drug abuse and activities that pro- mote a healthy lifestyle. Baby Fast is another program that speaks to teen parents and their families to help in the upbringing of their babies and young children. SIC stands for State Incentive Grant and theses funds ($360,000-) are also geared towards programs that educate their participants in the effects of drug abuse and positive alternatives to drugs and ways to deal with the stresses of life and how to cope before turning to drugs. The NICASA program is a prevention program for families but addresses these issues through the parents work place during their lunch, in partnership with their employers or workplace. These prevention and early intervention drug awareness pro- grams are designed to make our communities safer through better awareness leading to a drug free so- ciety. Laupahoehoe Walking Trat7 Well it has been two years since we cleared a nice path from the Jodo Mission down at the Point. This one and a half mile road was part of the old Mamalahoa Highway. It had been closed since 1973 due to a landslide. Though it is not open yet to the public as a walking trail, it looks really great and it is clearer now than ever. We are currently under verbal agreement with county roads main- tenance to clear the drainage ditches, trim over hanging trees and remove the boulders. We make the piles they haul them away. Not too long ago the Parks and Recreation and Public works agreed to allow the tree trimmer to take down several of the huge trees posing a threat to the road and power lines. The men did a great job and the debris has since been piled and is waiting for the county roads guys to come back. We can not yet invite the community to participate in clean-up projects on the road because to date the county has not resolved its issues with liability; and thus a work permit has never been issued for any others beside the original few workers, for maintenance only. Lawsuits still plague the sys- tem, though legislation was passed last July to indemnify the county and/or state in an act of nature on a well marked trail. Many of us are pleased to take the responsibility of our actions and walk the trail often. Many of the community associations and individuals in the community have signed statements wanting the road to be opened as a walking trail, with proper signage of course. The police went out on a limb in defending it as an emergency access should the other side ever fail; that however will be up to the county to decide. As it stands we will work to keep a clear enough path to walk on but be aware of the water, grass and rocks on the road should you decide to walk. We are thankful to have a safe place to walls. We look forward to working with the County to open this gorgeous stretch of roadway to the public in the not too distant future. ''. Trate Mesen�Newspa�a3� � ; Ookala Community Forest Before school let out for summer the LEO club with its advisors, Mr. Eric Stack, and Miss Malia Lee, came down and planted close to one hundred na- tive trees. And with the assistance of artist Jill Amaral, painted a mural on one of three containers on the project. Hopefully everyone has noticed the art- work and the Ookala Community For- est sign on the container. Matson Navigation has been very generous and two years ago do- nated a container to be used to house the maintenance tractor. This year Mat- son donated two additional contain- ers for the project. which will help separate the fertilizer, herbicide and fuel. We are very grateful to Matson and Russell Chin, in particular. We look forward this year to the beginning of trail construction throughout the project to accommodate all the walkers in Ookala and all of the rest of us who just want a change of scenery every once and a while. Our small community forests grows and grows, located on the makai side of the highway at mile marker 29. In 1996 just after the plantation closed the State planted the original tree stands which are mostly nonnative hardwoods. After the State ran out of money to maintain the project, the stands were left to grow weedy. In 1998 a grant to protect the environ- ment, and continue maintenance was written and awarded to forester Mike Robinson. The project was then offered to the community through the museum and in partnership with Laupahoehoe School and the State, the community is taking care of nearly 40 acres. Goals for the project were es- tablished when the Museum took the project under its wing in 1999. Pictured above: Advisor Eric Stack and son Damon , Keoki Phil- lips, Shae Jones, Ralph Itliong, Malia Phillips, Shantay Cardoza- Maikui, Melissa Cardoza, Will Montgomery, Aulani Maikui, Michelle Aquinaldo and Advisor Malia Lee. A Forest Stewardship grant was written and received in 2002 for $75000 to; Reestablish a native lowland forest • Protect the property from erosion • Develop trails throughout the property • Create an educational component • Develop recreational areas • Offer harvestable hardwoods to local crafters Over the years various school groups and many community members have planted more trees, fertilized, and cleared weeds in existing stands to encourage healthy tree growth. Soon everyone will be noticing the trees grow- ing up through their guinea grass prisons. Many of the origi- nal stands are growing taller and fuller, with some nearing maturity. Note: Unfortunately in March there were 10 trees cut down, six were 2-3 year old saplings and four were from the original plantings halfway to maturity. This was a very de- liberate act of vandalism since they were cut but not re- moved. The forest is now the communities responsibility and our children will be the beneficiaries. We hope every- one will work to preserve their future. Boxcars on the Hawaii Consolidated Railway Mainland railways use specialized hopper cars for load- ing and unloading bulk sugar with innovations to allow rapid filling and unloading but those cars were never brought to Hawaii. On the Big Island bagged sugar was generally filled in warehouses near the mill. These were hand loaded ei- ther at the warehouse doors, alongside the railroad, into boxcars, as in Hakalau and Honomu, or hoisted up to the railway line to a covered loading shed next to the railway, as occurred in Papaaloa and Pepeekeo. The standard gauge boxcars on the Hawaii Consoli- dated Railway were modified in several ways, in order to haul the heavy bags of sugar and thus make them unique. The interior was sheathed with planking partly up the walls and the ends were reinforced with a "truss rod" similar to the truss rods under the rail cars. While this construction was obsolete on mainland railways and prohibited for interstate travel since the 1920's, our Hawaiian boxcars lasted right into the early 1950's, the end of the railroad's life here. Several still exist in varying states of disrepair. The boxcars also had brake wheels and small platforms one side at each end of the roofs. While not uncom- mon, the construction of the roof walk and platforms were specific to the HCR line. (See the accompanying sketch.) These small but important differences are what make the study of this railroad interesting and modelgenic. While the bulk traffic for the HCR was primarily bagged sugar, many other products were shipped over the line and other rail cars types can be seen in photo- graphs. What was carried in those cars or under the tarps remain mysteries. The answers to these each tell a small pan of our history. HE15P WANTED ED at the Musiourn DO YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS AND SOME ALOHA TO SPARE? COULD YOU VOLUNTEER AT THE MUSEUM? When you volunteer here you meet and talk to visitors from here and the mainland, you learn about your home and make new friends. DON'T FORGET The. QIFI"5}40P 4a,great placzto-fbvtd Loc td wta.degiftsat reaiovtablerateb: A✓t14ts fronv aroun& the. i4 - laFuL halve con. tril)7.I.te4i' WOYk-b'bO- 1 theres a varLety o f g;,(ty � to- cYtooae' fro»v '"T-bh%rti' de.3%g-ned. by xolly E"fe+1i& avt&JiUAmcwaL Nor to- mevttlort, ot.u- oW w logo - items hats, pir<d% patches; polo- bh+rt3 a.nd aweatih4r . Aswellasa+tias- iortwtevtt o f books a.nd feMt - '^''g' Alo%ta ISI&ClothZ*If-a.w&ow- cmruvw. nity's cu4tv,*wdwow avadaNe,for $50. Take advantage of this wonderful resource right in your neighborhood. If you are a crafter or artist and would like to offer your goods in our gift shop we would love to help you market them. Call the museum at 962-6300. r HE15P WANTED ED at the Musiourn DO YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS AND SOME ALOHA TO SPARE? COULD YOU VOLUNTEER AT THE MUSEUM? When you volunteer here you meet and talk to visitors from here and the mainland, you learn about your home and make new friends. DON'T FORGET The. QIFI"5}40P 4a,great placzto-fbvtd Loc td wta.degiftsat reaiovtablerateb: A✓t14ts fronv aroun& the. i4 - laFuL halve con. tril)7.I.te4i' WOYk-b'bO- 1 theres a varLety o f g;,(ty � to- cYtooae' fro»v '"T-bh%rti' de.3%g-ned. by xolly E"fe+1i& avt&JiUAmcwaL Nor to- mevttlort, ot.u- oW w logo - items hats, pir<d% patches; polo- bh+rt3 a.nd aweatih4r . Aswellasa+tias- iortwtevtt o f books a.nd feMt - '^''g' Alo%ta ISI&ClothZ*If-a.w&ow- cmruvw. nity's cu4tv,*wdwow avadaNe,for $50. Take advantage of this wonderful resource right in your neighborhood. If you are a crafter or artist and would like to offer your goods in our gift shop we would love to help you market them. Call the museum at 962-6300. FUN PROJECTS Healing Our Island Com- munities Grant we have received funding to sponsor AYSO Soccer and Little League in our commu- nity. These funds allow youth to obtain scholarships for joining a team. It has been proven that youth involved with healthy team activities stand a better chance at not turning to drugs during adoles- 16148114 Through the Office of Ag- ing and our Community Policing Officers, Don Canario and Vance Fujii, the community received funds to do magnetic emergency cards and provide smoke detec- tors, first aid kits and flashing porch lights for the seniors in our community. These will be distrib- uted through Students Activity Councils at our schools. ALOHA g0019 1WZUWS Harry fire was elwe1 s wBteAiiyg. om "M too'.4d too g-oga on et tde mY'<mII. AU I comaaa q' mamba and mase® sappw(or Aa -mo7bated pAotos and sroriea ebaut Art M feap44asaa,. MW a wAaem A4 hmd Aw hm with Aw A7tA end raWd,J 4ba wa"Al Y Aw newAbvr Acrd Aa waa elweps r, 71& smr 'ff&­rP4-ed ewer ao as s zaps. hGff IW*,7 97Z oon*+ amgq'Aj x memoca26 aadpAaka xUmd. Willow CLap Hee was ono echo �mmaa4f-e cheat dva�y AieGaipr. 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As pest of tae group A'Aa ceyeted Cao mzsar$r, A4r input was --V in dav419-W tae 1552-f✓ameane f[a Z" Cwtst And Aor a&&* = ea at'64r dez77 bf� rr9eatad A4r Area tar too Lara' vsdatpesaad ewer on Arg Ls zoat 7AW4 tales worn wzwde'alfrie� Co tae =07 romm,mgr, sher- W 45e wo4&6 eAaawledge 46caC tae goad ak daps AaO avar7oa. if B aro sa blessed Co Aeo4 Aad Chaso Avnda:asrtnaiv!daeJa seam they lives wrta m. 7107 Azo be missed. Help support the Laupahoehoe Train Museum by becoming a member. N AHALO! LAST NAME FIRST INITIAL Your Membership Includes: • A Replica Railway card ADDRESS 0 The Opportunity to take part in any restoration projects. CITY STATE Type of membership desired (check one) ( )Gandy Dancer $25 ( )Brakeman $40 ( )Fireman $100 Zip ( )Conductor $500 ( )Engineer $1000 ( )Other • The right to attend annual meetings • An annual Newsletter • The knowledge that you are helping to preserve a part of Hawaii island his- tory that will be shared with everyone. • Free admission to the museum for one year. laupaheshoe Train Museum P.O. Bea 850 1.2008heehos,N196764 1��9Pf1✓�� o �a, N� News in YOUR Community In this issue you'll find information about: • Kapehu Drug Treatment Facility • Laupahoehoe Point Gym • The New Train Room at the Museum • The Walking Trail to the Point • Ookala Community Forest • State Incentive & Meth Initiative Grant a• USA DONT FORGET Community Recycling Every last week of the month the recycle container comes to the Laupahoehoe Transfer Station. The container takes: White office paper, Shredded Office Paper, Newspaper, Corrugated Cardboard, Aluminum and Glass. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CREATING A CLEANER HAWAII Mahalo!