Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 12, 1 December 2014 — 2014 Living Treasures of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

2014 Living Treasures of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

Aloha from Kaua'i and Ni'ihau! Mahalo this month to former Trustee Oz Stender for his service to Native Hawaiians and for the kokua he gave to Kaua'i during those years. Now, I welcome Lei Ahu Isa to OHA; she will be sworn in as OHA's newest Trustee. Also re-elected to the Board of Trustees were Trustees Rowena Akana, John

Waihe'e IV and Hulu Lindsey. I look forward to working with them and the rest of the Trustees to address the great needs of our people. Every other year, the Kaua'i Museum presents the Living Treasures of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau awards to deserving members of our community. Over 400 people gathered to honor this year's 1 1 honorees at the Kaua'i Beach Resort. The luncheon honors these men and women, treasures who have dedicated their lives to serving their community: • Lindsay Anton "Tony" Faye Jr. (Sugar Heritage Preservation) After a 32-year career with Amfac, in 1995, Tony began serving on the Wai'oli Corp. board, and has been president for the past nine years. He has shared his deep knowledge regarding plantation life at Grove Farm museum and encouraged the expansion of steam locomotive tours on old plantation right-of-ways. • Dennis Fujimoto (Excellence in Photo Journalism) What endears Dennis to the community is that he is visible and produces accessible reporting on large and small newsworthy subjects all the time, all over the island. • Jay Furfaro (Preserving Aloha in the Visitor Industry & Government) A sense of place and stewardship of the land are driving forces behind Jay's impressive lifelong goal of teaching others to appreciate where they live and work. Serving 12 years on the Kaua'i County Council, including two terms as Council Chair, he applies the same Hawaiian values he used in the visitor industry toward his public service. • Norman and Mabel Hashisaka (Excellence in Business with Aloha)

The Hashisakas embody the concept of teamwork and making the most of their potential. The introduction of Kaua'i Kookies into the Waimea Big Save Snack Shop gained international fame as one of the first products marketed as a "Kaua'i Product." • Beverly Apana Muraoka (Perpetuation of Hawaiian Music and Dance) An entertainer to the core, Bev excels in music and dance with skill

and aloha. She has been honored by the Hula Preservation Society and many others for her contributions to Hawaiian entertainment. • Marina Pascua (Excellence in Community Service) Marina exemplifies what volunteer service is all about - a deep commitment to a cause that comes from the heart. She has volunteered at the Kaua'i Historical Society, Kaua'i Museum and St. Raphael's Church, to name a few. • Abby and Frank Santos (Excellence in Business Leadership & Community Service) The Santos' grew up learning about and appreciating nature from their elders. Their work and daily lives are grounded in the Hawaiian value "malama 'aina" (to care for the land). They give back by supporting iconic community projects in many ways. • Mary Kaliko Risner Thronas (Excellence in Government Service) Strength and resilience were key to Mary's career. She served as Governor's Liaison for Kaua'i under Governors Burns, Ariyoshi and Waihe'e, where she championed concerns of Kaua'i's people. She also served on the Kaua'i County Council and numerous political campaigns. • Ed Kamanaloha Kenney (Excellence as a Performing Artist), also the Friend of the Museum Award for someone who made an impact on all of Hawai'i. Well known for his popular song Numba One Day of Christmas, Ed had a long career as an entertainer, but is now mostly retired, living in Anahola. Finally, Mele Kalikimaka & Hau'oli Makahiki Hou to you and your 'ohana. Mahalo nui loa for reading! ¦

Dan Ahuna Trustee, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau