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Acknowledge an historic site
an attraction for visitors
Create more safe recreational `` �'" isk
areas for families
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Kaipalaoa Landing needs: Mahalo Nu! Loa
Crosswalk across Hwy 19, pedestrian signal The efforts of a few dedicated and hard working
individuals must be acknowledged and applauded
as a transformation is in progress at the Kaipalaoa
Manicured grounds around lighthouse Landing on Hilo Bay(near the lighthouse). Mahalo
to Sig Zane. Stan Lawrence, Or Greg Ruhland,
Interpretive signs on historical significance Bob Duerr, Dr Manu Meyer. Jolen Mather, Steve
&Shayne Skipper,and last but not(east the Honoli I
Paka Team of Braddah Stubbs and brothers Skipper
Trash cans and Ethan Butz. Thanks to Dave Stevenson of the
Kava Bar for refreshments,
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.. A Hawaiian Historic Site
4" ` Before King Kamehameha realized his dream to rule all the Hawaiian islands,he
' ° b. camped near the mouth of the Wailuku River at an area called Kaipafaoa. He told
his servants to stand watch over his canoe so it would not be carried away by the
tide or stolen while he went alone to visit a special friend who lived on what is now
known as Reed's Island.
T__.___ -`° As time passed,Kamehameha's men became worried for his safety,but they dared
t not leave the canoe unattended. One of the men taught the others to make a ti-leaf
t rope by twisting the leaves together. Such twisting is called'NV. They
p 9 took this
` 4 ,..-40+*:,•eeti -.i�I• r 4 rope and tied the canoe and set out to look for Kamehameha. A short way up the
river,they met Kamehameha returning unharmed. At first angered that his men
did not keep their promise to watch the canoe, Kamehameha was surprised that
"�i►, they knew how to make such a rope that only people from Wa{pi'o knew how to do.
The man who had taught the others said he came from Waipi'o. Kamehameha
'° declared that this place be called Hilo - meaning to twist. This is the story of
Before I After cleanup of Kaipalaoa Landing,looking north how Hilo got its name-at Kaipalaoa
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idft Law of the Splintered Paddle Surf Pit for a King
As he prepared to unite the islands of Newai'i.Kamehameha I would conduct One reason early Hawaiians were drawn to Nib was its'excellent surf.
shoreline raids on the neighboring ahupua'a(traditional land divisions). It was From Pu'u'eo to Waiakea,in Hilo Bay,there were at least 8 different
on one such incursion that the King's warriors encountered two local fishermen surf breakers that we know of today. In ancient times Hilo was noted
along the Puna Coast. The two fled to ward others of the pending attack and in chants and legends as a premier surfing area. Kamehameha I often
Kamehameha and his men took chase. While they crossed a lava field,the King's came to surf at Kalpataca located on the mouth of the Wailuku River
toot got caught in a crevice and became stuck. at the foot of what is now Waianuenue Avenue.
The tlshermen,seizing the opportunity to retaliate,returned and attacked, In '4490111401% ¢<"�". ``e
the ensuing brawl,one of the King's steersmen was killed and Kamehameha m "...r }'"'`.
himself received a blow to the had that was so hard that it splintered the man's
weapon-a solid koa canoe paddle. The two Puna fishermen escaped.
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Kamehameha I opted not to retaliate but instead took this as a divine lesson; „ r '
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The strong must not mistreat the weak,his people must be assured protection a+'�,3_„
from harm's way in their pursuits and that sale passage must be everyone's w-: ;� f v
enlllleent. A decade later.King Kamehameha the Great upon reflecting on his ,,, • `° After
deliverance that day in Puna and on the memory �'
Y awry of his fallen steersman,
proclaimed Ke Kanawai Mamalahoe - The Law of the Splintered Paddle at ,vii,..,,,,... , . -
Kahale'eote'ote in the Kaipalaoa area of Hilo. ', ;•V 'V5e
A ,-`� ,-." For more information:Kai a S • a Stan Lawrence: 935-1533
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