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From: Abellera,Maile L-Hilo,HI <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: Development at Punalu"u <br /> Date: Friday,May 3,2024 1:14:43 PM <br /> Hi! My name is Maile Abellera, and I am a resident of Pahala for the past 55 years. I was born on <br /> O'ahu but was raised by my Tutu(Grandmother)Adeline Andrade, in Ka'u from the age of 2 weeks. <br /> Speaking of my Tutu, she was born at Ninole or Punalu'u in 1912. Her ancestors are from Punalu'u. If <br /> she was alive today, she probably would be right here with me, opposing this development. <br /> Yes, times are changing. However, change somewhere else. Haven't we learned from past mistakes? <br /> Punalu'u may look run downed, but it's still beautiful to many. Beauty is the eye of the beholder. <br /> Besides, don't we all go there to enjoy the ocean?With this development, access will be limited for <br /> the locals that call Punalu'u home. Why can't she repair what's there already? No need to add any <br /> more buildings. We've learned to adapt with what limited resources we have. For the past 40+years, <br /> you haven't seen the locals of the Ka'u Community complain about the place. It's the people who <br /> move here that want change. I mean, don't they realize why they moved here in the first place? Why <br /> they made this place their home?Truthfully, Ka'u is special. So lets leave it like that. <br /> I say NO to development! Keep Ka'u, Ka'u!! <br /> Maile Abellera <br /> PO Box 928 <br /> Pahala, Hawaii 96777 <br />