Pō'ai Pili January 2022

PŌ'AI PILI Kaupō Community Newsletter Volume I Issue 01/Jan-Mar 2022

Table of Contents

4. Passing the Torch of Leadership

5. Kaupō Community Resource Center

6. ‘Ahulili

8. Kūhohonu: Navigating our Future

9. St. Joseph Mission Church

10. Huialoha Church

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12.Huialoha Road Updates Church

13. Hale Hulu Mamo

14. Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike

15. Kupuna Highlight: Rose Soon

17. Kaupō Community Calendar

18. KCAI Board & Liaison

Publisher: Kaupō Community Association, Inc.; Editor: Kamalama Mick; Copy Editor: Tama Starr; Editor’s Assistant: Kauwila Hanchett; Graphic Designers: Kauwila Hanchett & Kamalama Mick Contributors: Makalapua Kanuha, Kamalama Mick, Kauwila Hanchett, Aldei Kawika Gregoire, Gretchen “Gigi” Voxland, Pastors Henry & Leinaala Kawaiaea, Carl “Soot” Bredhoff, Councilmember Sinenci, Representative Clark, Hale Hulu Mamo, Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike, Soon ‘Ohana, Scott Fisher, Elise Moniz, Sam Aina, Tara Apo, Tyler Galigo, Lori Lett, Rose Soon, Jade Alohalani Smith, Hāna Health.

Cover Photo: Kauwila Hanchett. Sunset illuminates a radiant landscape through the doorway of the stone rectory at St. Joseph Church in Kaupō.

The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and contributors of the various articles, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of KCAI, or the opinions of KCAI’s individual board members. All content is meant to be positive and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Pō‘ai Pili, Volume I Issue 1, Jan-Mar 2022, second printing July 2022.

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Aloha Community!

It is my pleasure to introduce the first issue of our Kaupō Community Newsletter—Pō‘ai Pili!

Pō‘ai is a circle or also a group of friends; pili means to be close or connected. The name for this newsletter remembers our kūpuna and their stories of Kaupō—good times, close friends, and a community that felt like ‘ohana.

Here you will find updates on community initiatives and events, messages from service providers, stories about Kaupō’s history and culture, and much more! The purpose of this newsletter is to bring the community together and keep us all informed.

Pō‘ai Pili will be distributed quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) in both digital and paper copies. Each issue will be packed with information, announcements and Aloha. Enjoy!

Kamalama Mick Kamalama Mick Pō‘ai Pili Editor

Editor’s Note Kamalama Mick lives in Kaupō and is the editor of Pō‘ai Pili—the Kaupō Community Newsletter. She is the daughter of Kauwila Hanchett and Adam Kahualaulani Mick and the granddaughter of Mike and Carla Hanchett. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, art, and photography.

Contact her at poaipili@gmail.com.

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The purpose of this newsletter is to bring the community together and keep us all informed.

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Contributed By: Kaupō Community Association, Inc.

Passing the Torch of Leadership of community boards: Friends of Moku‘ula, Hui o Wa‘a Kaulua, Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Lahaina Town Action Committee, County of Maui Cultural Resource Commission, Maui Visitors Bureau Cultural Advisory Committee, North Beach Advisory Committee, Ka‘anapali Resort Cultural Council, Relay for Life Lahaina, and others. She is currently the President of Friends of Pu‘ukukui Watershed Preserve.

Makalapua is a graduate of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association and earned her certificate to facilitate training classes on “Cultural Sense of Place.”

Through her community efforts, experiences and collaborations, she established the Pu‘uhonua Cultural Center at Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas in 2014. Makalapua has played a pivotal role in the hospitality industry on Maui—promoting Hawaiian cultural presence and integrity.

Through these community efforts, Makalapua was honored by Pacific Business News, which named her one of “The 2016 Women Who mean Business” Women to Watch.

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fter many years of dedicated service to the Kaupō Community Association, Inc., board president Linda (Ha‘i) Clark resigned in order to fill the District 13 House Representative seat. After her departure, Makalapua Kanuha became the new KCAI board president.

Makalapua Kanuha is the youngest of seven children of Robert and Doris Kanuha Sr. of Naopu‘u. Her family has been on their ‘āina in Naopu‘u for many generations.

Makalapua is the wife of Cornelio Bancaco, a retired Maui County Fire Captain. Together they have a blended family of eight children and 16 grandchildren.

Building community through “Sense of Place” is Makalapua’s passion. Through understanding our “sense of place,” we honor our kūpuna, perpetuate our mo‘olelo, mālama our ‘āina, and build strong healthy communities—together! The teaching passed down to Makalapua from her kupuna is “Aloha kekahi i kekahi,” Love one another! Through Aloha, we’re able to achieve many tasks together. Everyone has kuleana, skills, and talents to contribute in building a healthy community.

Among Makalapua’s many contributions to her community has been her volunteer service on a number

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Contributed By: Kauwila Hanchett

Kaupō Community Resource Center

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he Kaupō Community Resource Center (formerly the old Kaupō School) and supporting Infrastructure Hub was completed in 2021! The vision to restore the school building was forged more than 25 years ago by Kaupō’s kūpuna and families. This milestone reflects the essence of laulima—many hands coming together to achieve a shared goal.

The project’s State Special Permit and Use Determination was unanimously approved by the Hāna Advisory Committee on December 16, 2021, and is currently being reviewed by the Maui County Planning Commission. Once this

permit and use determination is approved, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued and we can begin to use the structure. We anticipate receiving our Certificate of Occupancy in the near future.

The Infrastructure Hub, located on the west side of the property, provides the Resource Center’s power and water systems as well as a pavilion-style gathering space.

The Teacher’s Cottage, which is in deteriorated condition, has been boarded up and restoration efforts have been put on hold. KCAI’s board, committee, and leadership will be exploring the feasibility of

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different mitigation pathways. A comprehensive Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) report has been completed, documenting the historic attributes of the structure to inform future restoration efforts.

KCAI would like to extend our mahalo to the many community volunteers, funders, and supporters who made this project possible.

This milestone reflects the essence of laulima—many hands coming together to achieve a shared goal.

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Contributed By: Aldei Kawika Gregoire

‘Ahulili He aloha nō ʻo ʻAhulili, A he lili paha kō iala I ke kau mau ʻole ʻia E ka ʻohu kau kuahiwi.

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he opening lines of the love song ʻAhulili are well-known throughout Hawaii. But many today may not be aware that songwriter Scott Haʻi used a hill in his homeland of Kaupō for inspiration.

Pu‘u ‘Ahulili holds a commanding location atop Manawainui Valley. The hill perches at the edge of a 3,000foot cliff, gazing across the entire Kaupō landscape.

In addition to the song, ʻAhulili features in the cultural record in various Hawaiian newspaper articles from the 1800s:

In 1869, historian Samuel Kamakau wrote about the funeral procession of the ancient chief Heleipawa.

Heleipawa’s body was taken through Kaupō, and the account ends with, “I Ahulili, waiho no o Heleipawa.” (At ʻAhulili, Heleipawa was laid to rest.)

On a more personal note, Kahinu Kahale wrote an elegy in 1881 for her deceased husband, Hosea. One line reads, “Kuu kane mai kanahele laau loloa o Ahulili.” (My husband of the towering forest at ʻAhulili.)

Finally, journalist Moses Manu

A love for ʻAhulili, Perhaps it is jealous For not always having the attention Of the mist of the mountain.

related the legend of Laukaieie in articles from 1894-1895.

At one point, Makanikeoe, Laukaieie’s brother, travels through Hawaii in search of springs and other water sources. Manu recounts that, in Kaupō, “Aia Makanikeoe ma keia pali kiekie launa ole mai, ua alu koke iho la oia a hiki pono malalo o ke kumu o ka pali a loaa aku la iaia ke kumu o ka wai malalo pono o ka puu o Ahulili.” (Makanikeoe was on this high cliff. He quickly descended to the base, where he found the source of the water directly beneath the hill of ʻAhulili.)

Aldei Kawika Gregoire is the grandson of Sam and Pauline Gregoire of Kaupō, Maui.

Throughout his childhood he spent weekends in Kaupō developing a deep connection to place. He has combined his passion for Kaupō’s physical landscape and its associated stories with his interest in photojournalism. His website—www.kaupomaui.com—showcases an invaluable collection of Kaupō’s stories, photographs, place names, culture, and history.

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Contributed By: Kauwila Hanchett

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ūhohonu—to rise from profound depth—is a collaborative endeavor facilitated by the Kaupō Community Association, Inc. (KCAI) in partnership with Hōlani Hāna, a culture-based nonprofit based in Hāna. Kūhohonu seeks to bring people together and support communities in their rightful role as navigators of the future.

Kūhohonu recognizes that the mechanisms to reclaim ancestral abundance remain encoded in the land and people of Kaupō. Indeed abundance is the natural state of ka pae ‘āina o Hawai‘i when kānaka and ‘āina are in pono—balance or right order.

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What future do we envision for our children, grandchildren, and those yet unborn? What are the community values, cultural practices, rural lifestyles, and unique characteristics of Kaupō that we wish to protect and pass on to the next generation?

How do we work together to care for our keiki, mākua, kūpuna, and ‘ohana? How do we mālama the ‘āina, lani, and kai—and our natural, cultural, and historical resources?

How can we increase our selfsufficiency, and thus our resiliency, in the face of rapidly changing political, social, environmental, and economic landscapes?

Kūhohonu seeks to bring people together and support communities in their rightful role as navigators of the future.

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How can we return to traditional knowledge and restore our basic relationship with the land as our primary source of sustenance?

We will seek to answer these questions as a community, and articulate a shared vision for our future. This vision will then inform the development of communityled initiatives that address current needs while honoring our kuleana to generations yet to come.

Another critical component of the project is to build our capacity to implement community-led initiatives. This may include increasing fundraising capacity; establishing human resource (HR) systems; strengthening fiscal management; developing datatracking and evaluation tools; and growing homegrown leaders.

The capacity building and community planning aspects of Kūhohonu will work in tandem to ensure that once our community is clear on its direction and vision for the future, we can confidently move forward to achieve our goals.

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Kūhohonu spans East Maui from Ko‘olau to Kaupō, with each moku working toward the goals of the project in its own way. There will be opportunities to connect our efforts across moku as the project unfolds.

Kūhohonu is supported by the Weinberg Family Foundation, the Frost Family Foundation, and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA).

KŪHOHONU Navigating our Future

KCAI will be provided with funding over a three year period from 2022-2024 to implement project activities which include ‘ohana talk story sessions, focus groups, and town-hall style meetings.

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative or helping to bring these goals to fruition, please contact Kauwila at haleholani@gmail.com.

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au‘oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year!

I am happy to announce we will be celebrating Mass this January as is our custom whenever there is a 5th Sunday in the month. We will celebrate at St. Joseph Mission Church at Kaupō on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at NOON. Once again, mahalo nui loa for all your kōkua in spreading the word about our Mass celebrations.

Since our last celebration, I have good news!

Another two miles has been paved up to mile marker 32 leaving only a half mile of bumpy road coming from Kula.

MASS AT ST. JOSEPH MISSION CHURCH Date: Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 12:00 Noon Where: St. Joseph Mission Church, Kaupō— between mile markers 33 & 34 on Pi‘ilani Hwy In an abundance of caution, we again ask your kōkua to be vigilant in protecting your own health as well as those around you by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing between parties outside of your household. There will be NO social gathering for lunch after mass. A “Grab and Go” lunch package will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of St Joseph-Kaupō. If you feel so inclined to bring individually wrapped treats to pass out along with the sack lunches we always appreciate the gesture. Attendance usually varies between 20-40 people.

E KOMO MAI !

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at my number below.

Mahalo nui loa! With Aloha Gretchen “Gigi” Voxland (808) 283-0277 Cell (808) 248-8419 Kaupō Landline

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Contributed By: Pastors Henry & Leinaala Kawaiaea

Huialoha Church Gathering of Love

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nder the leadership of Apostle John and Marian Demello, In His House of Restoration Church has a mission to reach, revive, and restore relationships back to the love of Jesus Christ.

In His House of Restoration—Kaupō Ministry Pastors Henry and Leina‘ala Kawaiaea Pastors Byron and Uilani Purdy Pastor John and Michelle Kahalehoe Pastors Rodney and Shannie Akau Brother John and Sister Lori Mauri Brother Myron Purdy and Sister Stacy Pang Gatekeepers Sam and Aloha Aina

We are thankful that Huialoha Church has allowed us to be a part of many different restoration projects over the past 20 years and we look forward to many more as our next generation is beginning to set their hands to the plow and mālama God’s Hale Pule.

Kaupō is a blessed city, a place where God reveals Himself through His people.

Services shall be held at Huialoha Church on the first Sunday of each month.

MAHALO KE AKUA!

Contributed By: Carl “Soot” Bredhoff

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he Huialoaha Preservation ‘Ahahui was formed in 2013 by a group of likeminded people with Kaupō ties who felt that Huialoha Church should be maintained and preserved on a regular basis. The last big restoration of the church was completed in 2015 and consisted of an overall restoration from the roof to the floor and everything in between.

The ‘Ahahui meets quarterly.

The Directors and Officers are: Soot Bredhoff, Chairman, Zadoc Brown, Vice Chairman, Ginger Gannon, Secretary, Wehi Apo, Treasurer, and Directors, Timmy Chinn, Sam Aina, and Kauwila

Hanchett. Others closely involved are Tara Apo and Nathalie Vaglio.

Sam Aina also oversees the building and grounds.

Huialoha Church (1859) is a Congregational Church (Hawai’i Conference Foundation, United Church of Christ) and it owns the church and the property which includes the churchyard and 1.5 acres on the Kīpahulu and makai side of the church. There are about 40 Congregational Churches in the State of Hawai’i including Wānanalua (Hāna) and Palapala Ho‘omau (Kīpahulu).

The ‘Ahahui is an independent entity with its own 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. It is not part of the

Hawai‘i Conference Foundation; however, it does work closely with them. Since there is presently no Congregational Minister or Congregation, the ‘Ahahui sometimes fills in to help with matters regarding the church.

The ‘Ahahui also works closely with the In His House of Restoration Church, which has generously contributed many hours to the maintenance of the church and grounds.

Any donations can be made to: Huialoha Preservation ‘Ahahui P.O. Box 1069 Puunene, HI 96784 www.huialohachurchkaupo.org

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Kaupō is a blessed city, a place where God reveals Himself through His people.

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ROAD UPDATES A Message from Councilmember Shane Sinenci Shane Sinenci is the East Maui Council Representative. He chairs the Agriculture and Public Trust committee. His recent work on the Council include the 30 year Water Use and Development Plan, and the creation of the first-ever Department of Agriculture. Shane has been a special needs teacher for 20 years at Hāna High School, prior to serving in public office.

His past experiences in his community include serving on the Hāna Community Association, the Hāna Community Advisory committee to the Planning department, ‘Aha Moku Hāna Council, and coaching AYSO soccer and High School Volleyball and Tennis.

Shane earned his Teaching and Administrative degrees at Chaminade University of Honolulu and an Architectural degree at the University of Oregon.

Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! It is with great pleasure that I address the Kaupō Community via this newsletter. It is so important to reach out to our local neighbors and extend our kōkua whenever we can, particularly during these challenging times. That said, I wanted to thank those who have reached out to our office.

We are always happy to answer any questions that you may have or connect you to the appropriate agencies.

As always, Pi‘ilani Highway remains an important lifeline for residents and visitors alike.

The railing and revetment project at Kalepa continues to be the main County CIP project on the highway, and we will inform you as the project begins construction.

Mrs. Susie Pu, a commissioner on the Cost of Government committee, has been a great advocate for addressing the issues of Highway 31.

Commissioner Pu highlighted areas of need along the highway including the need for paving and the lack of safety guardrails, reflective signage, and roadside berms along the cliff-side of the road. As a result, our office has included a funding proposal in the recent Maui Legislative package to the State for $20 million for the ongoing maintenance of the road and to expedite much needed capital projects to improve the road.

Our proposal, now in the hands of the legislature, we hope will attract the attention of our state lawmakers and the Department of Transportation, in order to bring federal funding

to Highway 31. Reaching out to our state delegation will be important to garner support during this upcoming legislative session.

Other anticipated highway projects that may affect your travel, depending on which direction you are going, will be the paving and new pipeline installation at Maka‘alae toward the Hāna side and the Ulupalakua scheduled paving project.

Again, mahalo nui loa for this opportunity to address you and I look forward to continuing to work with the Kaupō community. May 2022 bring you renewed connections with each other and bring you continued health and safety throughout the year!

Pi‘ilani Highway runs along the east side of Maui between Ulupalakua and Hāna, and passes through Kaupō.

Residents and visitors use it to traverse the wild terrain.

Though curvy and at times dangerous, the drive is incredibly beautiful, and the value outweighs the risk.

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Reaching out to our state delegation will be important to garner support during this upcoming legislative season.

Photo Credit: Kauwila Hanchett

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Contributed By: Hale Hulu Mamo

HALE HULU MAMO Caring for our Kūpuna Happy 2022 from our ‘Ohana to Yours!!!

2021 has been a year of joys, accomplishments, challenges, and sorrows and we are grateful for the blessings and mercy that greet us with each new day. The Staff, Advisory Committee and Kupuna of Hāna would like to take this time to wish everyone a prosperous and blessed New Year!

The year 2021 has been a crazy one with the Covid-19 Pandemic!

We continue to provide services and programs for our Kūpuna of Hāna from Lomilomi, Yoga, Hula, Support Group, and Laundry services to the loaning of Hospital beds, wheel chairs, walkers,

oxygen concentrators, and health aid supplies. We collaborate with wonderful agencies to help sustain a healthy quality of life for our Kūpuna of Hāna.

to the organizations, businesses and individuals who donated/ volunteered and gave of their time, talents, services, money, and support throughout the year.

We have said goodbye to many beloved Kūpuna who have left us this year and will remember the legacy they leave behind and honor their memory.

May this New Year bring love, peace, happiness, good health, and prosperity to all who diligently strive to serve others, especially our Kūpuna.

We send out our heartfelt thanks to all who made 2021 a successful year for Hale Hulu Mamo. It takes many hands working together to achieve and accomplish our mission: to provide a safe and nurturing haven for the Kūpuna of Hāna to meet their social, creative, cultural and physical needs. Mahalo nui loa

We look forward to a new year 2022 and the opportunities it brings to improve and grow in our mission to be a place that embraces our precious and esteemed Kūpuna! Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! Or as we say in Hāna … Happy Old Year!

Antonio Hulaton, 87, of Kaupō passed away at home with the assistance of Hospice on July 27, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1933 in Wahiawa, Oahu. He worked as an Explosive Specialist for Hawaiian Cement and was a Jack of all trades. Aloha a hui hou Uncle Tony.

Submitted by Jade Alohalani Smith

Hale Hulu Mamo is located in Hāna Town, and is a division of Maui Adult Day Care Centers. Maui Adult Day Care Centers is a licensed, private, nonprofit organization funded in part by the County of Maui, the Maui County Office on Aging, Maui United Way, Hawaii Community Foundation, Maui Hotel Association, and private fees and donation. Transportation provided by MEO. Lunches provided

by Kaunoa Senior Services. Kūpuna from Kaupō to Ko‘olau are eligible for the programs and services provided by Hale Hulu Mamo.

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Mālama I Nā Hulu Kūpuna Caring for our Treasured Kūpuna Local Food Distribution for East Maui Kūpuna

a variety of leafy greens, and more, depending on the season.

Aloha kākou, e kō mākou kaiāulu o Kaupō!

Through Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke’s Mālama Hāloa program, kūpuna also receive steamed kalo grown and harvested in Wailuanui, as well as freshly pounded paʻiʻai made by our program crew.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting our East Maui communities in 2020, our staff at Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke knew the importance of prioritizing the health of our beloved kūpuna.

Since then, we have focused on distributing fresh, ʻāina-based produce, kalo products, and homecooked meals to Native Hawaiian kūpuna, ages 65+, throughout East Maui, from Koʻolau to Kaupō.

The produce is grown and harvested at Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke’s organic farm in Hāna, Mahele Farm.

Each week on a rotating basis, kūpuna can receive produce such as eggplant, tomato, carrot, banana,

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We are also proud to partner with two chefs in Hāna, Ryan O’Connor and Jon Watson. They prepare home-cooked meals for kūpuna, such as stew, chili, and more using ingredients from Mahele Farm and their own homegrown and raised produce and protein.

Since 2020, Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke has served over 130 East Maui kūpuna.

If you are a Native Hawaiian kupuna, age 65+, or interested in signing up for our food

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distribution—or if you know a kupuna who might be interested and in need—please contact our kūpuna coordinator, Lehua Park, at lehua@hanabuild.org or 808-2982060.

From all of us at Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke, e mālama pono kākou!

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting our East Maui communities in 2020, our staff at Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike knew the importance of prioritizing the health of our beloved kūpuna.

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Contributed By: Soon ‘Ohana

KUPUNA HIGHLIGHT

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Contributed By: Soon ‘Ohana

Rose Tai Kim Soon

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he oldest daughter of Nicholas Yee Soon and Hiu Yuk Len, Rose Tai Kim Soon was born on December 3, 1924. She and her four siblings, Albert, Alfred, Evelyn and Winifred, grew up in Kaupō, Maui, in the house and store her father built.

In those days, the population of Kaupō was around 300, having diminished from 3,220 in the late 1800’s.

She has often remarked on how carefree her childhood was—a rural existence, where her mother raised sweet potatoes, squash, and chickens. Everyone went fishing or hunted for goats.

The family was privileged to have electricity because Nick Soon had built a generator and windmill. The family had plenty of water on this dry side of Maui, thanks to the three water tanks he constructed. In those days, supplies came by boat from Nu‘u or Kīpahulu, or Ulupalakua, or through Haleakala crater via the Kaupō gap. The Kaupō Store was a huge part of the local social life. It was not only where people bought their essentials—animal feed, hardware, dry goods, canned sardines, and Spam—but Nick Soon was also the

Postmaster, so the store was a natural gathering place for local people to talk story and visit.

Rose was educated until 6th grade in the little two room Kaupō Elementary School, just down the road from Kaupō General Store, graduating along with the only other student in her year, Jennifer Kawaiaea. Maunaolu Seminary 7-8 in Paia (Job Corps) She attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart 9-10 in Honolulu for two years, returning to Maui and entering St. Anthony’s 11 in Wailuku for one year, then graduating from Baldwin High in Kahului 12. Eventually she left Hawaii, in order to attend Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, Colorado. Rose transferred to Arizona State University at Tempe, working her way to a B.A. in Primary Education.

She became one of only 2% of women of her generation who would receive a university degree. After college, she returned home and worked for a time as a kindergarten teacher on Maui and Oahu.

She married California resident, Robert A. Irvine in Honolulu in 1952. They left Hawaii and raised their six children: Kathleen, Kenneth, Kevin, Kolleen, Karin and Kimo, in the brand new subdivision of Lakewood, California. While the children were very young, Rose was a typical 50’s housewife, sewing, cooking, gardening, and volunteering at the children’s school, St. Bernard’s, in Bellflower. Returning to work after the youngest, Kimo, entered 1st grade, she initially worked for the Federal Aviation Administration at Long Beach Airport, eventually becoming a US Customs Inspector at Los Angeles International Airport—one of few women to do so at that time. Robert passed away in 1979, but Rose went on to design and supervise the construction of a home on the land that they had purchased in Hāna many years before.

Rose retired in 1986 from US Customs, and came home to Hāna, first working at the Hotel Hāna Maui as Executive Secretary to the Manager and then as Property Manager for then-Hāna resident, Jim Nabors. Finally fully retired, Rose’s focus now is as Historian and Board Member of the Kaupō Community Association, which has worked diligently to restore and preserve that little two room schoolhouse in Kaupō where she went to school.

On December 3rd 2015, Rose celebrated her 91st birthday at Hotel Hāna Maui, followed by a big family reunion at the Hāna Bay. She is looking forward to celebrating her 98th birthday this December, and still lives in the wonderful house that she built, overlooking the ocean, and surrounded by the beautiful gardens she planted and cares for.

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OLA PONO Health and Safety

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āna Health’s primary goal over the past two years has been to keep the moku of Hāna safe from COVID-19 and prevent community spread when a positive case is identified. Providing accurate, credible information about how to keep our families and community safe has been Hāna Health’s mission and has helped to prevent outbreaks. Unfortunately, the new Omicron variant is extremely contagious and spreads quickly. There has been a surge in positive cases in our community over the past several weeks with more than 30 people testing positive at Hāna Health. This does not include those testing positive at home or through other testing sites.

Hāna Health’s recommendations for staying safe: VACCINATE AND GET BOOSTED Hāna Health offers COVID-19 vaccination by appointment every Wednesday for those 5 years of age and older. This is the most important thing you can do to keep yourself and ‘ohana safe. Although

getting vaccinated may not prevent you from getting COVID, it will help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

health center will vary depending on individual circumstances. A limited supply of home test kits are also available.

STAY HOME IF YOU FEEL SICK

KEEP CHILDREN HOME FROM SCHOOL IF THEY ARE SICK

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19 and should get tested.

Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath/ difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Hāna Health provides testing Monday through Friday by appointment. Tests used at the

Red Cross Container In 2006 an Earthquake disabled Kaupō’s transportation lifeline. The American Red Cross helicoptered in food, water, fuel and supplies.

In 2019, Kaupō resident Jade Alohalani Smith secured and housed a Red Cross 20’ Container on her property to assist the Kaupō community with disaster supplies and needs. In 2022, the New KCAI leadership and board agreed to transfer this container to the Old Kaupō School (now the Kaupō Community Resource Center) for the community. Contributed by: Jade Alohalani Smith

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Get them tested before returning to school.

WEAR A MASK TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS Especially indoors with people you do not know or who you know have not been vaccinated. Masks are available at Hāna Health if needed.

DO NOT GATHER IN GROUPS OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY For more information about COVID-19 prevention efforts or to schedule an appointment, please call the health center at 808-2488294.

If you or a loved one tests positive for Coronavirus, there may be support services available such as help with grocery shopping, cleaning and safety kits, prepared meals, and isolation options for multigenerational households.

Please contact Leinaala Perry of Project Ho‘omana for more information at (808) 214-0362 or hanaleinaala@yahoo.com.

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Hana Health’s primary goal over the past two years has been to keep the moku of Hana safe from COVID-19.

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WORK DAY AT NU‘U Contributed by Scott Fisher

COMMUNITY CALENDAR JAN-MAR 2022

Photo Credit: Dawn Jermaill

Hawai’i Land Trust would like to invite the Kaupō community to a volunteer work day at the Nu‘u Refuge on January 29, 2022, from 9am - Noon.

Volunteers will be removing invasive species and, hopefully, begin planting lā‘au maoli (native species), especially hala. If you are interested, please sign up at https://www.hilt.org/ volunteer. Please contact Scott Fisher at Scott@ hilt.org if you have any questions or would like more information.

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KCAI BOARD & COMMUNITY LIAISON

Makalapua Kanuha, President Makalapua has

Tara Apo, Vice President, Tara is the daughter of

Rose Soon, Director Rose Soon is the daughter of Nick Soon, Kaupō’s most notable entrepreneur in prestatehood times, who constructed the Kaupō General Store in 1925 and built Kaupō’s first Model-T car—even before there was a road to drive it on! Aunty Rose, now in her late 90’s, fondly recalls growing up in Kaupō and attending the Kaupō School. She is retired after more than 30 years as a customs officer on the mainland and now serves as our board’s historian. She has spent many years gathering old photographs, family histories, and traditional stories about Kaupō.

Sam Aina, Director Sam Aina has strong family ties to Kaupō and his ancestors were among those who built the original school and church building at Mokulau, Kaupō.

Sam was born on O’ahu in 1950 , baptized at Huialoha Church, and raised in Kaupō. Sam attended Kamehameha Boys School and Kaupō School, and also attended Leeward Community College where he majored in business law. Sam is retired from the Hāna Post Office and resides in Kaupō where he is known for his efforts to protect our precious marine resources, and for his role as caretaker of the historic Huialoha Church.

ancestral ties to Kaupō and her family has lived on their ‘āina in Naopu‘u for many generations. Makalapua is the wife of Cornelio Bancaco, a retired Maui County Fire Capt, and together they have a blended family of eight children, and 16 grandchildren. Building community through “Sense of Place” is Makalapua’s passion. Among Makalapua’s many contributions to her community has been her volunteer service on a number of community boards. Makalapua has been recognized for her outstanding service and leadership at both the community and county level.

Kawehi Apo and the granddaughter of Kauhi and Barbara Apo. She comes from the Ke‘ike ‘ohana of Niumalu and the Apo ‘ohana of Mikimiki. Her family has been in Kaupō for many generations. Tara was a boarder student at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus from the seventh through twelfth grade, then ventured to New York for college. She is currently studying Sustainable Science Management at UH Maui, and works with the Sierra Club Maui Group on community stream monitoring. Tara joined the board in late 2021 and is our newest member.

Tyler Galigo, Secretary Tyler Kauikeaouli Galigo was born and raised in Waimea, Hawai‘i but his ‘ohana originally comes from Hāna, Maui. While living on the Big Island, Tyler danced for Hālau O Kekuhi—deepening his understanding of Hawaiian culture and heritage which became his passion.

He graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2013 and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Hawaiian Studies and Hawaiian language to become a kumu ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. Tyler moved to Maui in 2018 and fell in love with the moku of Kaupō and all of its wonderful beauty. Tyler continues to perpetuate Hawaiian culture and ‘ōlelo wherever he goes.

Elise Moniz, Treasurer Elise Moniz was born and raised on Maui and is the granddaughter of famed Kaupō entrepreneur Nick Soon. Her childhood memories include learning how to work in her grandfather’s store, Kaupō Store, and carefully packing merchandise to make the rugged three and a half hour journey to town. She has more than a decade of accounting and contract management experience and is currently a personnel assistant in the Department of Water Supply. She has been an active USTA tennis player and member for 25 years. She has also been a volunteer at the Wailuku Junior Tennis Club for 15 years.

Lori Lett, Director Lori is a strong believer in giving

Kauwila Hanchett, Community Liaison Kauwila

back to community, and has always contributed to the communities where she’s lived. She and her husband Gary moved to Kaupō in early 2020 and have since developed a deep aloha for this special place and its people. Lori brings to KCAI a wealth of experience in nonprofit governance, community building, home design and construction, farming, and catering and event management. Lori has served as a volunteer for many organizations with national and international reach. Her service-oriented, “can do” attitude is an invaluable asset to KCAI and our community.

is the daughter of Mike and Carla Hanchett, and the grandaughter of Muriel “Babes” Haia & John Ikua Hanchett of Hāna, Maui. Her grandmother’s ancestry is tied to Kaupō, and she was raised on the ‘āina where she currently resides with her husband and daughter in Manawainui, Kaupō.

Kauwila graduated with a degree in Hawaiian education and has spent the past 10 years growing community-based nonprofits. She is the Executive Director of Hōlani Hāna, a nonprofit focused on perpetuating Hawaiian cultural practices and landscapes.

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Alone, we are one drop of water. Together, we are a river. As a community, we must move forward as one and never be driven apart.

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KCAI is currently enrolling members for 2022!

Annual dues are $10 per household and you must meet one or more of the membership criteria listed below.

Kaupō Resident Kaupō Landowner Descendant of Kānaka Maoli of Kaupō To become a member, complete the online membership form using the link below. Dues can be mailed to: Kaupō Community Association, Inc. PO Box 787 Kula, Hawai‘i 96790 Online Form: https://airtable.com/shrN057iOQC5afgha

Kaupo Community Association, Inc. PO Box 787 Kula, Hawai‘i 96790 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

CONTACT FOR THIS PUBLICATION Contact INFORMATION Information: mekananiaokaupo61@gmail.com Makalapua Kanuha

mekananiaokaupo61@gmail.com Kauwila Hanchett kauwila3@gmail.com Kamalama Mick poaipili@gmail.com