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Murashige, Laura
From: Melissa Fleming [mfleming@co.hawaii.hi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 11:56 AM ,
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: FW: Resolution 169-07
Importance: High
From: Janet Six [mailto:janet@hawaiirdp.org]
Sent: Tuesday, June O5, 2007 11:31 AM
To: Jacobson, Bob
Subject: Resolution 169-07
Importance: High I
Aloha Councilmember Jacobson:
My name is Janet Six. I am a long-time resident of Hawaii and a Registered
Professional Archaeologist. Each summer I and my team conduct research into the now
defunct sugar industry in the Moku of Ka'u with funding provided by the Earthwatch Institute.
As a research scholar I am intimately aware of the many cultural/natural treasures that are
presently facing the threat of large-scale development. I am writing to you in full support of
Resolution 169-07 to protect Ninole and Punaluu and ask that you help protect this area from
the impeding development.
In addition to precious wildlife, there are numerous, irreplaceable, invaluable cultural
treasures which will also be negatively impacted if the proposed development takes place
(similar to the heiau which is now surrounded by the existing Sea Mountain golf course in the
1970s). This heiau is one of many wahi pans in this area - a sacred space -not something to
bounce golf balls off! Imagine the squawk you would hear if a developer wanted to put a golf
course around the Pahala Hong wan ji or the Sacred Hearts Church in Naalehu!
To make myself clear: I am not anti-development - I am pro well-planned, integrated,
holistic, sustainable development and developers who genuinely understand, listen and
respond to community concerns. I am not in support a plantation style "eco resort" -this is
business as usual disguised in green clothing. This is the last stretch of undeveloped coast in
all of Hawaii -let protecting it from "business as usual" be your legacy.
Last night (6/4/07) the people of Ka'0 spoke loudly and clearly. I ask that you please
listen to their voices and act appropriately. Please support of Resolution 169-07. If you have
any questions, lease feel free to contact me.
Mahalo for your kokua,
Janet Six, ABD Ph.D
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