• Hanalei roads • Aloha Hanalei roads Since land use planning first took place in Hanalei with the 1972 North Shore Development Plan, residents have consistently advocated for maintaining the rural lifestyle and the preserving the one-lane Hanalei to Ha‘ena
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Hanalei roads
Since land use planning first took place in Hanalei with the 1972 North Shore Development Plan, residents have consistently advocated for maintaining the rural lifestyle and the preserving the one-lane Hanalei to Ha‘ena bridges. Last year, Route 560 (from Princeville to Ke‘e) was recognized as having significance in the history of the United States when the road corridor was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of only about 100 roads nationwide that met the Register criteria. Just as they did 30 years ago, residents today voice a desire to preserve the character defining qualities of the road.
Last year, the Department of Transportation, Highways Division embarked on a Comprehensive Roadway Corridor Plan for the 10-mile stretch and that planning process is actively progressing. The focus of the Plan is for a rural-historic road concept for the highway n one that emphasizes safety as a primary goal, yet preserves the historic aspects of the road through accepted historic preservation practices. These practices are outlined by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards include Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration or Reconstruction, with the treatment decision for each historic property or structure following nationally accepted criteria.
What I’m getting at is that bridges on Kaua‘i’s north shore can be safe and historic. These are not mutually exclusive goals.
Unfortunately, planning has lagged and enforcement of overweight vehicles that could cause a bridge to collapse is lacking. The community and the state are now working towards a long-term goal of safety and preservation. For the short term, I think some group thought creativity is called for.
Barbara Robeson
Hanalei Roads Committee
Hanalei
Aloha
After forty five years of public service beginning as a probation officer in Hilo and Honolulu, as the Family Court Director of Kaua‘i, and 12 years at your Board of Education representative, there are many thank yous to be said.
First, I thank our Lord for giving me with the ability to provide service to our community. Secondly, I thank my dear wife, Peggy, who always: worked behind the scene throughout the years to support me, forgive me, uphold me, and who is always there for me. Thirdly, I thank my special friend David Kawate and my BOE Campaign Committee: Dr. Charles Taba, Jonathan Tom, Mamo Kaneshiro,: and Anthony Visaya.
I went to thank and recognize these people publicly now because I will not be seeking another term on the Board of Education in November. Why? It’s that time for a new chapter in life, especially with my wife, my best friend, my: lover, my soul mate.
One of my favorite sayings which I have shared many times in the past comes from Mother Teresa. As she addressed an international conference which included heads of state, prime ministers, shahs, and leaders in their field, she looked at them and said, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”
I pray that in electing me to be your representative on the Board of Education from Kaua‘i that I have honored your child and his education and that I have always been guided by “small things with great love” for them.
To all my classmates from Hilo High School 1955, thank you.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve your children and all of you.
Sherwood Hara
Kaua‘i BOE Representative
