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the exciting new book on little-written-about changing timesand issues,

what Hawaiians and newcomers think and how they live, work and play.

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELUDE: INTRODUCTION
NEW COLUMNS SINCE PUBLICATION
   
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PRELUDE

HAWAIIANS AND THEIR CULTURE 

Ed Lindsey--Kupuna/Retired Teacher

Maui More Than a Playground 

Ed Lindsey Passes to the Aina:                                          His  invaluable legacy lives on Kupuna/Retired Teacher

Malihini-Keahi Heath and Kahu David Kapaku: Flag Flap Goes to Core of Hawaiian Issues 

Malihini-Keahi Heath—Concierge/Dancer: Bringing The Spirit of Aloha Alive 

Hinano Rodrigues--Cultural Historian/Teacher: Preserving Maui: A Hawaiian Responds 

Live Aloha, on Being Pono and Much More

Jamie Debrunner—Marketer:                                              Maui Is More Than Hula Girls, Swaying Palms and Sunsets 

Kahu David Kapaku—Minister  A Hawaiian Speaks Out

Charlie Maxwell Activist                                                       

Marrying a Smart Girl Makes The Difference                    

Uncle’s 35-Year Fight For Hawaiians

Hawaiian Essence Remains With The Na Iwi (Bones)

Bumpy Kanahele—Activist: A Bumpy Road to No One Knows Where 

Captain James Cook/ Missionary Hiram Bingham:
Once Upon a Time There Was an Island 

QUALITY OF LIFE 

Gordon C. Cockett— Former Police Officer/Retiree:
He’s Not Going to Take It Anymore 

Save Honolua Coalition--Advocacy Group:
On Behalf of My Dear Friend Honolua Bay 

Visiting Conventioneers:
Fireworks, a Logo and A Spirit Weeps 

Jo Anne Johnson—County Legislator:
All We Do Is Talk and Not Do 
George Kahumoku Jr.—Taro Farmer/Teacher:
A Grammy Award Winner Lights a Fire 
Hawaiian and Man Of Aloha 

Colorful, Humble Blackie Gagarian—Bar Owner:
A Boatyard and a  Bar 
It’s Blackie Against The World 

Jim Killet—Gallery Owner:
Artful Journey  75

Peter Merriman—Chef:
Pied Piper Pampers Patrons 

ISLANDERS, USURPERS TREACHEROUS TALE 

Captain James Cook/ Missionary Hiram Bingham:
Once Upon a Time There Was an Island 

George Lavenson—Retired Surgeon:
It’s time for Maui Citizens to Unite 

Concerned Citizens:
Keeping Maui Paradise 

Roselle Bailey—Homemaker
Bruno Ariyoshi—Retired Principal:
Kaanapali 2020 Works Hard to Please Community 

 

 

 

 

 

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ISLANDERS, USURPERS TREACHEROUS TALE 

Captain James Cook/ Missionary Hiram Bingham:
Once Upon a Time There Was an Island 

Gagarian—Bar Owner:
A Boatyard and a  Bar 
It’s Blackie Against The World 

Jim Killet—Gallery Owner:
Artful Journey  75

Peter Merriman—Chef:
Pied Piper Pampers Patrons 

ISLANDERS, USURPERS TREACHEROUS TALE 

Captain James Cook/ Missionary Hiram Bingham:
Once Upon a Time There Was an Island 

 

George Lavenson—Retired Surgeon:
It’s time for Maui Citizens to Unite 

Concerned Citizens:
Keeping Maui Paradise 

Roselle Bailey—Homemaker
Bruno Ariyoshi—Retired Principal:
Kaanapali 2020 Works Hard to Please Community 

MOVERS AND SHAKERS 

Theo Morrison—Innovator:
She Jumps Off Cliffs  

Keoki Freeland— Engineer:
Fighting The Good Fight For Lahaina

Elle Cochran—Community Organizer:
A skateboarder and surfer makes a difference 

Joan McKelvey—Community Treasure:
Remarkable Joan—A Leader in Lahaina 

Angus McKelvey State Representative:
Honolulu’s Mr. Maui 

Jo Anne Johnson—County Legislator: Going to to Bat for West Maui 

Jerry Kunitomo—Restaurant Owner:
Pizza King Serves Up Best in Hawaiian Music 

Mike Victorino—County Council Man:
From Baseball Coach to County Council 
Does He Deserve a Valentine or Not? 

Nick Nikhilananda—TV Talk Show Host:
Voting For Aunties and Uncles Doesn’t Make For Good Government 

Diane Pure—Volunteer:
Pure Enthusiasm, All for Community 

FINAL WORDS:  NEWCOMERS/KUPUNAS  170

Norm Bezane:
A Nostalgic Look at 27 Years as a Visitor 

Barbara Sharp—History Buff:
Keeping a Sharp Eye on Our Heritage 

Helen Reed—Food Critic and Retiree:
Irrepressible, Zesty Adventuress Helen:

Kupunas and Others:
Maui at the Crossroads 

Andrea Razzauti—Artist/Musician:
Is Art Music or Music Art? 

 Cochran—Surf Shop Owner:
Going for the Sweet Smell of Success  

EPILOGUE 1

 

A President:  A Hawaiian Pear Ready to Pluck  

U.S Congress Apology Bill 205 Queen’s Protest

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George Lavenson—Retired Surgeon:
It’s time for Maui Citizens to Unite 

Concerned Citizens:
Keeping Maui Paradise 

Roselle Bailey—Homemaker
Bruno Ariyoshi—Retired Principal:
Kaanapali 2020 Works Hard to Please Community 

MOVERS AND SHAKERS 

Theo Morrison—Innovator:
She Jumps Off Cliffs  

Keoki Freeland— Engineer:
Fighting The Good Fight For Lahaina

Elle Cochran—Community Organizer:
A skateboarder and surfer makes a difference 

Joan McKelvey—Community Treasure:
Remarkable Joan—A Leader in Lahaina 

Angus McKelvey State Representative:
Honolulu’s Mr. Maui 

Jo Anne Johnson—County Legislator: Going to to Bat for West Maui 

Jerry Kunitomo—Restaurant Owner:
Pizza King Serves Up Best in Hawaiian Music 

Mike Victorino—County Council Man:
From Baseball Coach to County Council 
Does He Deserve a Valentine or Not? 

Nick Nikhilananda—TV Talk Show Host:
Voting For Aunties and Uncles Doesn’t Make For Good Government 

Diane Pure—Volunteer:
Pure Enthusiasm, All for Community 

FINAL WORDS:  NEWCOMERS/KUPUNAS  170

Norm Bezane:
A Nostalgic Look at 27 Years as a Visitor 

Barbara Sharp—History Buff:
Keeping a Sharp Eye on Our Heritage 

Helen Reed—Food Critic and Retiree:
Irrepressible, Zesty Adventuress Helen:

Kupunas and Others:
Maui at the Crossroads 

Andrea Razzauti—Artist/Musician:
Is Art Music or Music Art? 

 Cochran—Surf Shop Owner:
Going for the Sweet Smell of Success  

EPILOGUE 1

 

A President:  A Hawaiian Pear Ready to Pluck  

U.S Congress Apology Bill 205 Queen’s Protest

 RETURN TO HOME PAGE

 

 

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