Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 10, Number 11, 1 November 1999 — Page 20 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

HO'OLAHA M E A NUI

n 1893, the Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown with the help of armed forces of the United States. Five years later, Hawai'i was illegally annexed to the United States, and 1.8 million acres of land was confiscated. Since then, Native Hawaiians have plummeted in the social statistics of

Queen Lili'uokalani

heahh, ineome, substance abuse, are without a land-base, and are overrepresented in prison and homeless populations. In 1993, a century after the illegal overthrow of the independent Hawaiian Kingdom, United States President William J. Clinton signed into law, Puhlie Apology Bill 103-150.

RECOMCILIATION ln response to Senator Daniel K. Akaka's requests for the Department of the lnterior anel the Department of Justice to designate officials to further implement reconciliation efforts as called for in Public Law 103-150, lnterior Secretary Bruce Babbitt has designated John Berry, assistant secretary, Policy, Management and Budget. Similarly, Attorney General Janet Reno has designated Mark Van Norman, director, Office of Tribal Justice, to assist Berry with further implementation of the Apology Resolution. In December, Berry and Van Norman plan to visit Hawai'i to consult with Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian organizations regarding the reconciliation process.

Public fopums at the East-West Center Fri. and Sat., Dec. 10 and 11,8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Testimony on Hawaiian issues and reconciliation must be submitted in writing to Assistant Secretary John Berry, e/o Document Management Unit, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Mailstop 7229, Washington, D. C., 20240, or fax to (202) 208-3230. Call (808) 594-1888 for more information. Office of Hawaiian Affairs "Working for a better Hawai'i"

[?]

Makeke Classifieds only $12.56.

Type or clearly write your 24-word-or-less ad and mail to: OHA, 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813. Make eheek payable to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

ACCOUNTIN(j/BOOKKEEPING AT YOUR SERVICE: Year-end is almost here! Get organized. Computerized bookkeeping, tax preparation, and notary services ... Call 808-247-0393. l)ISCOUNT DENTAL, \TSION, & PRESCRlPT!ON PLAN: $9.00 individual, $15.00 entire household. Call: 808-371-3791 ore-mail: mjtsales@webtv.net for more information. E KIPA MAIl: Visit Hale Noa, Hawai'i's Premier 'Awa Cafe, 766 Kapahulu Ave., Ph: 808-735-4AWA.

Drink in/take out, 4pm-10pm, Mon. thru Sat., age: 20 years & older to purchase or consume, mahalo. FREE DIG1TAL PHONE: Free Weekends, unlimited calling up to 43,200 minutes. free per month. $19.95. Call: 3660234. GENEALOGY, CREATING FAMILY BOOKS AT YOUR SERVICE: Need help organizing your records? Computerize it. Family Group Sheets, Trees, and Genealogy print options. Call 808-247-0393.

HOMESTEAD LOT FOR SALE1: Waiohuli, Kula, Maui. Lot clear, almost level. Cul de sac. Excellent view. Best offer by: Dec. '99. Ph: 808-623-1599. LEARN WILIWILI SEED LEI WEAVING: Access to supplies, and classes $40.00, one session in Central O'ahu. Call: 808-486-7151 or 808-722-3-164 NANAKULI, HAWAIIAN HOMF,S: 5 bdrm. 3-bath, 2,100 + sq.ft., on large lot, 14.000 + sq.ft.. cul-de-sac, $16.000. Call: 808-668-4010.

'OHANA REUNION TEE SH1RTS OR ANY OCCAS10N: No prep fee, poekel & back design, assorted colors. $8.00/50 minimum. LAVABOY DESIGN Ph: 808-842-0054. PAPAKOLEA HOMESTEAD: Lease with very old house. $ 1 50,000 or offer. Pager: 808-598-5794. 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$$ TO LOSE UP TO 30 LBS.: In the next 30 days natural & guaranteed. Call: 808-591-5408.