Aloha from the Publisher The Ke Ola staff loves to be involved with what’s happening around the island. One of our favorites is the monthly Twilight at Kalahuipua‘a, aka “Talk Story” on the property of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. On May 17, we were able to celebrate our May/June issue (and editor Renée’s May birthday) on the porch of the Eva Parker Woods cottage with “cover girl,” 2013 Pā‘ū Queen Anna Akaka and her husband, Danny. Also on the porch were Chad ‘Onohi Paishon, a navigator on the Hōkūle‘a and a fine musician, jamming along with the talented Liebert Lindsey, and Danny. What a great time we had! Aunty Maile, whose story we featured in the same issue, was handing out birthday lei to many in attendance, in honor of her own birthday! What a beautiful spirit Aunty Maile is!
Barbara Garcia, Sharon Bowling, Renée Robinson, and Lindsay Brown with Joe Holt on the porch of May’s Twilight at Kalahuipua‘a
From Our Readers
✿ Aloha Editor, What a wonderful article about our own Waimea gem, Aunty Maile in the May–June 2014 issue. Aunty Maile officiated my husband’s and my wedding vow renewal years ago and gave each of us a stunning lehua lei, that we still have hanging in our home. I then had the distinct honour of learning the art of lei making with Aunty Maile at a workshop she held for the Year of the Paniolo celebration in 2008. Aunty Maile said that every person should know how to make a lei. Dozens of women thronged to her house to learn how to gather, clean, and assemble the lei. And as my kumu, Ana Nawahine Kaho‘opi‘i has taught me, that this tradition must carry on through my actions. Whenever I gather and assemble a lei, I can hear the words of Aunty Maile’s instructions ringing in my ears. I continue to make leis, as Aunty Maile does, for whoever asks me for one. The tradition of Hawaiian artistry continues. Kit Kahelelani Hill Waimea, Hawai‘i Island ✿ Dear Barb, LOVED the May/June issue! Anna and the pā‘ū riders, Kiernan Music (my personal favorite), Ben Samson: all so beautifully written and such wonderful stories. I feel so proud to have been a part of the very beginnings of Ke Ola. My best gig ever and I remain one of your most loyal followers! Mahalo nui loa for a very special island magazine. I’m the only person on island who owns one of Brian and his son’s K Side ‘ukuleles that they make. The ukulele is unbelievable and I’ve only had it for about five months. Love it! Deb Sims Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island
The following Saturday, May 24, we had the honor of boarding and touring the Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia while they were in Hilo, as they waited for a safe day to depart for Tahiti, on the first leg of their World Wide Voyage. We were inspired by their mission to bring aloha around the planet by connecting all the seas, proving to the world that we truly are all one, and that this globe can be navigated without modern technology. You can look forward to seeing an update or story in each issue of Ke Ola for the duration of the voyage. We encourage all our readers to follow the Hōkūle‘a and the Hikianalia in real time at Hokulea.com. In this issue, we feature one of Keith Nealy’s interview series Kūpuna Talk Story. Keith pays tribute to Clay Bertelmann, a one time captain of Hōkūle’a, and one of the creators of Makali‘i, Hawai‘i Island’s own sailing wa‘a (canoe), which Renée Robinson, Sharon Bowling, and launched in February, 1995. Barbara Garcia with a crew member There are many other on the Hōkūle‘a, and the Hikianalia wonderful stories in this issue. masts in the background We hope you enjoy them all! In June, we released our first Wedding and Special Occasion magazine, which will be published twice a year. In addition to distribution on-island, we’ve also mailed it to travel agents and wedding planners in major cities in Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada, as well as to hula hālau in Japan. It’s a big hit here, and with one story translated into Japanese, we’re already hearing great things from the Japanese wedding market. The wedding issue had only been out for one day when one of our advertisers contacted us to tell us they had already received an order, so we’re excited about expanding this special issue with the second edition. If you (or anyone you know) would like to contribute story ideas or inquire about advertising for wedding services and other special occasions, please contact us. Aloha pumehana, Barbara Garcia, Publisher
Red Race by Mike Field
See his story, page 71
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