• For hospitality
• For parade support
For hospitality
My husband and I were staying at the Aloha Beach Resort during Thanksgiving .After a day of touring, we returned just before sunset.
My husband had a nap while I took my photography equipment down to the beach to try for sunset pictures. The sun slipped behind clouds so I decided on human interest images instead.
I was just about to take a picture of a mother giving her little boy a shower,he looked so cute ,his eyes were closed tightly and his shoulder were scrunched up to his neck while his mom vigorously scrubbed away . I was just about to snap the shot when mom pulled down his swim trunks to finish washing him. Immediately, I muttered to myself and stepped back without taking the picture when an older man urged me to take the picture because it was so cute. I declined, saying I didn’t want to invade their privacy. We then discussed photography as he had once done black and white photography, and asked me to join his friendly extended family in their Thanksgiving feast!
It was such a neat experience to be treated so kindly by such a great bunch of people. It darkened just as I was finishing the meal so they quickly packed up and I never got a chance to get their names.
I just wanted to express my gratitude for their warm hospitality. Upon my return to our room Tom awoke and was delighted about my happy encounter. We went out for supper and I had dessert just to keep him company!
I remember Sharon who skied at Whistler B.C., a cousin who was out from Toronto and a young man interested in cooking. The older man who befriended me said he and his wife’s hobby was growing orchids. Hopefully these people will recognize themselves by my vague description and know that their hospitality was a highlight of my vacation.
Hopefully we will meet again,
Sylvia Fukami
Kamloops BC Canada
For parade support
Aloha the West Kauai Business and Professional Association would like to thank the many businesses, organizations, churches and Ohana that spent thousands of volunteer hours and as many dollars making the wonderful floats and walking units for this year’s 9th Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade. This year the parade was enjoyed by a crowd of over 3,000.
We also need to thank our sponsors and other volunteers. The West Kauai Business and Professional Association, County of Kauai, Office of the Mayor, Office of Economic Development, Kauai Fire Department, Kauai Police Department, County Parks and Recreation, Big Save, Ishihara Market, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, First Hawaiian Bank, Kekaha Federal Credit Union, Kauai Community Federal Credit Union, American Savings Bank, Waster Management Service Center, Pioneer Hi-Bred Incorporated, J’s Diner, Wranglers Restaurant, Danny Machado, Rainbow Screening, Pacific Missile Range Facility MWR, Chris Faye Designs, Seto’s Service, Waimea High School Junior ROTC, JoJo’s Shave Ice, Waimea Public Library, Malama Ohana, Mr. Jose Bulatao, Hualani Duncan, Helen Santiago and Lahapa Hula Halau, Kekaha Singers, the merchants for a thousand coo s, and lighting up Waimea Town. A BIG MAHALO to the many residents that volunteer their time to assist in parade setup, park set-up, and help feed the masses you all know who you are and we could not do this with out your assistance. Thank You one and all for coming and enjoying the parade and we look forward to next year’s event.
Robert Westerman
President WKBPA
