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Don’t Just Think It, Say It Every November, an opportunity comes to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. This annual rhythm is a chance to slow down and remember what truly matters. It’s also an opportunity for a conscious and deliberate expression of gratitude. With the frenetic daily pace, sometimes I forget how blessed I am. It’s all too easy to get lost in work, the challenges, worries and cares of the day-today. The conscious effort to recount each blessing in my life brings perspective. As I choose to remember, contentment begins to blossom on the inside. I’m thankful for my amazing wife of 15 years. We are in love and more of a team than ever. I’m thankful for my kids, the incredible, quirky, and fun family I have. I’m thankful for my friends, my church, my workmates. Furthermore, I’m thankful for the daily provisions of my needs, and the hope of a future that has more goodness to come. But it’s not enough to just be thankful. True gratitude must also be expressed. The Thanksgiving season is a time to make the reflections of our hearts known to those who may need to hear it. As we share our gratitude, courage and faith rise in the hearts of those around us. Our November issue is dedicated to stories of gathering, gratefulness and giving back to our community. We are so thankful for the residents and businesses who support wonderful organizations, do amazing things, and help make our Kona Coast community vibrant. This month, we are also making space to put a special focus on some of those who gave their best to support our Maui Ohana after the devastating August wildfires. In the face of unprecedented tragedy, our community stepped up to help. We can’t even begin to tell all the stories, but we are glad to share a few. This holiday season as we prepare to gather with our loved ones, and in the true spirit of Thanksgiving, set time aside to consider what truly makes life meaningful and stop to reflect on those blessings. Say a prayer of gratitude. Then, if someone has been good to you, thank them. Maybe it’s a longlost friend, or maybe it’s those closest to you in the day-to-day. Choose to be a source of encouragement, and watch what happens. Blessings to you and your family, JOHNNY GILLESPIE, PUBLISHER @KONACOA STMAGA ZINE

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One Big Ohana Thankful to be supporting our Lahaina family’s restoration

ARTICLE BY MATIAS ARREDONDO PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER MORSE, UOFN, STATE FARM

When thinking of all the things to be thankful for in our Island home, nothing is more important than our Hawaiian Ohana. In this isolated chain in the Pacific, when it comes to hardship and disaster, we can at least rely on each other and be thankful for our neighbors who step in to help. Nowhere has this been more evident recently than in the Lahaina disaster. The town of Lahaina has been significant to Hawaiian culture for centuries, even once being a royal capital like our own Kona. It boasted the first lighthouse constructed in the Hawaiian Islands, the largest banyan tree in the US, and for decades has been a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike.

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Then, on August 8th, 65-mile-per-hour winds, mixed with dry summer conditions, nearly burned it off the map. More than 2,200 structures were destroyed, over a hundred people died and thousands more were left without a home or a job. These devastating facts have been recounted again and again. Yet, there are many stories that have not yet been told. As soon as news of the disaster spread, residents of the other islands rallied to send help, each playing a key role in the gathering and distribution of essential items. Many of these stories come from our own on the Big Island, and we are glad to share just some of them.

Lahaina before the fire.

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On the first day of the blaze, with fires still burning, a team of pilots from Paradise Helicopters rallied to fly over to Maui. Many residents had escaped from the flames but were stuck in Kapalua Airport, without internet access or phone signal, with the few belongings they had been able to collect. For hours, the pilots took turns flying, evacuating the civilians to the nearby islands. “I remember a woman we helped get to the Big Island. When we landed in Kona she asked if I knew what had happened. That’s when it hit me that these people were running away with less knowledge than us, who had seen the footage of the fire. I briefly told her that Lahaina had burnt,” says U’ilani Kailiwai, Director of Business Development at Paradise Helicopters. The woman was in shock, unable to believe the magnitude of what she had escaped. Dana Asis, a private pilot who had been busy helping people affected by the fires in Kohala on the Big Island, headed to the commuter terminal in Kona to see how she could help. There, Mauna Loa Helicopters had already started collecting donations but still needed to bring them to West Maui. Lahaina’s ground access was cut off at the moment, the only way to reach the town was through air. Quickly, Dana and the other 17 private pilots organized 5 aircraft to get permission to land at Kapalua Airport. In an unprecedented effort, companies such as Tropic Bird, Paradise Helicopters, and Mokulele Airlines pooled their resources to bring food, water, and supplies into Maui, including insulin sent from Hilo for people with diabetes. While pilots were doing their best in the air, normal Kona residents also wanted to contribute. U’ilani shares, “We had a couple of women that drove by saying their kids were at school, and they wanted to help. We told them they could sort the clothes donations we had received. When I shared what they were doing with Stacey Dorn, co-founder of Paradise Helicopters, she broke down and said that’s why her husband and she had started their company, to give back to the Hawaiian community.”

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“I was surprised by people’s eagerness to volunteer their own time. It was a way a regular person could contribute and give something.” — Julie McLaughlin

Two days after the initial fire, people from Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island traveled to Kahului. They had been collecting donations and were able to hand out ice, fuel, and food directly to the families in Lahaina. “Though there were regular people and businessmen, nobody was wearing an organization hat or a shirt representing anything. It was just people helping people. It was family coming together. It didn’t matter where you were coming from, you were just coming to support others,” says Tiger Hill, a long-term Kona resident. Despite the pain and suffering the Maui Ohana experienced, residents continued putting others before themselves. Not waiting for aid to come from the outside, they did not hesitate to share the resources they had. Some went around the island to bring generators, others showed up with forklifts to move debris, and even drove trucks full of fruit from their farms to give away. People, all of whom had gone through trauma, demonstrated love to one another. Chaos hit, but Hawai’i responded by coming together. Max Yarawamai, owner of RMG Pacific, a local landscaping company, traveled to Maui to help his friend Archie Kalepa, a Lahaina resident, who was operating an impromptu hub. He gathered generators and brought them down to Lahaina, unaware that his action would allow others to be able to cook and light the streets. As a result, people came together in the evenings to eat and talk.

“Everybody threw out their differences and looked at the bigger picture. Sometimes we don’t really see that til something drastic like this happens. One guy came with fish he had just caught. Expensive fish that you’d eat in a restaurant. He cleaned it to share with everybody. You have no electricity, so you have to share it because you can’t store it. Everyone is on the same level,” Max says. Some Lahaina firefighters, who had lost everything in the blaze, continued searching for survivors and aiding people during the days after the disaster. The supply distribution hub in Napili Plaza was run mostly by current and retired firefighters. “One of the most amazing things about people in Maui was the immediate response to help their neighbors. The true spirit of aloha was alive and demonstrated,” says Julie McLaughlin, a volunteer at YWAM Ships, a nonprofit mission based in Kona that sends medical relief to isolated islands in the Pacific. During the relief response, YWAM Ships partnered with private yacht owners to get a flotilla and send supplies to Maui. Due to strong winds, a vessel had to turn around; but the crew’s desire to help continued. Over 100 members of the organization paid for their own plane tickets to go to Maui and carry the supplies as checked baggage. Throughout the Hawaiian islands, churches also did their part. They gathered all kinds of essentials – diapers, toiletries and feminine CONTINUED >

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products – to provide long-term relief. Southwest, one of the airlines transporting these donations, happened to have their luggage belt break. Many boxes were going to be left behind, but the airline’s luggage handlers, knowing the purpose of the supplies, decided to load every single one by hand. All the donations made it to Maui, helping many victims get critical items. These are just a few of the many stories of compassionate response exemplified by our Big Island community. Thank you Big Island for standing with your Maui Ohana. Thank you for responding quickly and giving what you could. As with all crises, there comes a moment when the momentum and attention decrease, but it is essential that the commitment toward our community, our Ohana, should not cease. As the first response – getting the donations and supplies to Maui – is accomplished, efforts must now move toward the recovery stage. How can the people affected by the fires see their lives restored? Lahaina’s day-to-day needs change rapidly, but an ongoing challenge is access to housing and clean water. Temporary shelters and tiny homes have been set up, but while Lahaina is still yet to begin its rebuilding process, the residents require a temporary place to live. Families ought to be together, singles should have their privacy, and everyone deserves a place to cook their meals and have drinkable water. It will take years to rebuild, and some things that were lost can never be recovered. The best thing we can do is stand with them and not forget. Let’s remember that those in Lahaina, Kula, and Kohala need us. Find a family that has been impacted and stand with them. Give what you can, when you can. Serve and love one another. Everything that is put through fire changes. Hawai’i will never be the same after the Maui fires. If there is one thing this tragedy has revealed, when one island is in need, all the islands come together. We are one big ohana, helping each other to stand again. Don’t ever stop.

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Celebrating the Koholā Return November marks the annual arrival of Humpback Whales to the waters surrounding our Hawaiian Islands ARTICLE BY MARGARET KEARNS

Humpback Whales, known as Koholā in the Hawaiian language, are marathon swimmers traveling 6,000 miles roundtrip from frigid Alaskan waters to the shallow, warm waters here each winter. While a few solo swimmers – elite athletes among the thousands making the trip – start to appear as early as late September or early October, numbers increase substantially beginning in November. On average, each 3000-mile segment takes about 28 days to complete, according to researchers.

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Taking a break from their feeding grounds in the far North Pacific, experts say Humpback Whales migrate to Hawai’i to mate, give birth and nurse their calves before undertaking the return voyage beginning in April. These magnificent mammals have been doing it for thousands of years, according to historians. Native Hawaiian culture recognizes the whale as an ancient being, long revered as a physical manifestation of Kanaloa, god of the sea and openocean voyaging. Protection and preservation of these

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“It takes a community effort to achieve this goal. That includes skilled watermen and women working at beach parks and resorts up and down the coast who are always monitoring whale behavior and looking out for any possible problems they may be having during their time here.”

marine mammals is in keeping with native Hawaiians’ cultural heritage and commitment to sustainability. Fourth-generation Hawai’i Island native, Daniel Perez, lead Alaka’i Nalu waterman and boat captain at Hualalai Resort, leads whale watch tours along the Kona Coast, raising awareness about these gentle giants and the need to protect them. Having spent nearly 26 years as a skilled waterman at the resort, Perez says, “It’s a privilege sharing information about this special place, the marine environment and, of course, the whales with others. There are certain places along the coast where the whales like to congregate, and the waters offshore at Hualalai are one of them.” This area, he says, as well as nearby Kua Bay, Kiholo Bay and Makalawena, is among the spots where whales and their calves may be seen close to shore, performing acrobatics – breaching, tail and flipper slapping, and spy hopping among them. Crediting state and federal agencies for marine regulations aimed at protecting the whales, he also says, “It takes a community effort to achieve this goal. That includes skilled watermen and women working at beach parks and resorts up and down the coast who are always monitoring whale behavior and looking out for any possible problems they may be having during their time here.”

Among government agencies responsible for enforcing regulations, including those cited in the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act, he says, are the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the U.S. Coast Guard. NOAA also established the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to further protect this region, which is crucial for the continued proliferation of the species. Another group based in Hawai’i Island’s upcountry town of Waimea, the Hawai‘i Marine Mammal Consortium (HMMC), consists of scientists from around the country who focus on marine mammal research and conservation in Hawai’i’s waters. Committed to increasing awareness and education about marine mammals within the community, among its primary goals is linking its scientists with local teachers, and providing educational resources and internship opportunities for high school, college and university students. Each year, HMMC members spend time in classrooms, teaching humpback whale biology and HMMC research methods to dozens of K-12 children in public and private schools, mainly in the Waimea/ Kohala area. Today, with many thanks to these organizations, local volunteers, and Hawai’i watermen and women, the Humpback CONTINUED >

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Whale population is thriving following near depletion prior to the enactment of the ban on commercial whaling in 1995. More than 95% of the world’s Humpback population was depleted prior to that, according to NOAA. While the population continues to increase, threats still remain including entanglement in fishing nets, gear and other debris, vessel strikes, vessel and human harassment, as well as acoustic disturbances that impact the whales’ ability to communicate and navigate, according to NOAA officials. It’s the work of these organizations and individuals that continue to minimize the threats to Koholā in Hawaiian waters. We say kudos and mahalo to all of them!

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“It’s the work of these organizations and individuals that continue to minimize the threats to Koholā in Hawaiian waters. We say kudos and mahalo to all of them!”

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In Hawai’i, we have a beautiful abundance of produce. I enjoy each season for the unique crop that comes. Kabocha Squash looks, tastes and feels like an heirloom pumpkin. I use it in curries, roasted and mostly in PIE! This recipe will feel like a traditional Pumpkin Pie. Roasting our own kabocha gives an earthy flavor that will land you straight into the Holiday Season, Island style.

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T he Power of Grat it ude a nd T ha n k sg iv i ng Embodying the spirit of the word Mahalo

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There is a real battle for our optimism and joy. When we practice gratitude and thanksgiving, we not only transform our own lives but the people around us also. We all know the presence of a grateful soul, they are a delight to be around, and their presence and perspective colors reality. If we desire to embody the spirit of gratitude, we must choose it deliberately. Our tasks will be to appreciate the blessings, beauty, and opportunities more than we bemoan the challenges, pain and loss. This is no easy thing. But we should begin with the habit of thanksgiving. The intentional act of looking for and expressing appreciation for our blessings. So right now, decide with me to turn from the vice of cynicism and offense. Choose to play your part in making the Kona Coast a community full of gratitude.

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Many mornings, over eggs and toast, I thumb through social media. Maybe that’s a mistake, but I want to be connected – global politics, social trends, and sure, some celebrity gossip too. But it comes at a cost. It doesn’t take more than a few scrolls before I am bombarded with cynicism, offense and outrage. Our social discord is an ugly battlefield of polarized debates and vitriolic rants. Even the most positive of us can get dragged into the mire. Luckily, there is a powerful antidote that cuts through the toxicity, and that is the practice of thanksgiving and gratitude. I’ve read that the literal translation of mahalo is “may you be in divine breath.” It points to a historical worldview that was steeped in gratitude and always connected to a higher perspective. And I want to embrace that ritual.

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Keauhou Farmers Market

KE AUH O U S H O P P I NG C E N T E R | 8 :0 0 A M - 1 2:0 0 P M At our market, you will find locally raised produce, honey, flowers, Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, meat and eggs, handmade bread, jams, and so much more. All are 100% grown and produced in Hawai’i. Enjoy meeting the farmers and makers dedicated to bringing you fresh food right from their farms, while walking through our beautiful outdoor market.

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52nd Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

H A L E H A L AWA I C O UNT Y PAV I L I O N | 2:0 0 P M Kona’s annual coffee harvest has sustained this agricultural community to celebrate every November. The award-winning Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is recognized as the oldest and one of the most successful food festivals in Hawai’i. The 10-day Festival honors Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans. KonaCoffeeFest.com NOVEMBER 4 TH

Coffee & Art Stroll

H I STO R I C H O LUA LOA V I L L AG E The 23rd Annual Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll is in the books. Coffee flowed, art delighted, and a great time was had by all. We hope to see you again this year! Come taste the fresh brewed flavor of Kona’s finest coffees from dozens of local farms, hosted by the galleries and shops of Holualoa Village.

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DO NKEY M ILL ART CEN TER 78- 667 0 M AM A LAHOA HW Y., HO LUALOA | 10:00 AM Explore cultural activities that make Hawai’i unique: natural dye, lauhala weaving, lei making and live demos by Jim Skibby of Ulana Lauhala Holualoa. Workshops include: exploring turmeric dye, natural dye, weaving a lauhala bracelet, native Hawaiian seed paper making and lei-making. For more information visit DonkeyMillArtCenter.org

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Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair

350 KALANIKOA STR EET, HILO | 5: 0 0 PM Join us for the 34th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair. We’ve been supporting local businesses since 1987. This year, over 100 artists and crafters from the State of Hawaii & California will be gathering to show off their creations. There will be lots of great door prizes, food, and shopping fun for the whole family! N OV E M BE R 1 8T H

10th Annual Kona Palisades Artists’ Studio Tour

KO NA PALISADES | 5:00 PM Come celebrate 10 years with your local artists. We will have at least 12 artists over 5 or 6 stops in the Kona Palisades Neighborhood, right above the airport. Find gifts, sculptures, prints, original art, glass, jewelry, photography, gyotaku, ceramics, Shibori, and origami. There’s always something for everyone! Come get your holiday shopping done in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

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Foster Care on Big Island QUESTIONS W ITH SA NDY DAV E N P OR T F OR ORPHA N SUNDAY

ARTICLE BY JOHN-MARK DYER

November 12 is Orphan Sunday. We asked Sandy Davenport about her work with Catholic Charities and DHS as she cares for our keiki. Thanks so much, Sandy, for all you do!

WHAT WORK DO YOU DO WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Catholic Charities is a Service Provider that completes the required Home Studies for a family that is open to having their home licensed for foster care or to be a resource home. They also have a contract with DHS/CWS where they provide services such as Parenting classes, Counseling Services for parents that are working with Family Court.

WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO GO INTO SOCIAL WORK? I wanted to become a part of the solution and help to make a positive difference.

WHAT ARE THE CURRENT NEEDS IN KONA? We need more Foster/Resource homes. For all ages! We have a great need for homes that are able to accommodate teenagers, sibling groups and children that have unique needs.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR WORK? If a family has been reunified and I am lucky enough to see them out in the community, one of my most favorite moments is when the kids or parents approach me to share how they are doing. Basically, I just love seeing the children thriving and moving past their situation and moving forward for their future.

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TELL US THE IMPACT ONE FOSTER FAMILY CAN HAVE ON THIS COMMUNITY? One Foster/Resource family can change the world for any child. With an open mind, patience and a lot of love a difference can happen. I have such a huge respect for our families that have been licensed, welcoming a new person in their home and showing them unconditional love and support. Helping those that have been placed in their home how to follow directions, love and respect themselves, how to keep their room clean, get their homework done, how to share and forgive. A Foster/Caregiver is all of that and more.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET INVOLVED IN FOSTER CARE? The family must want to make a difference and have the space for another child in their home. It could be a relative type situation or a General Licensed type situation where families open their homes up to perhaps a child they do not know and commitment. At this point, we are in between “recruiters” so, if anyone is interested, they can call our DHS/ CWS front office desk 808-327-4787 and ask to speak with me and I will help get them started on our BINTI website to initiate their application.

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