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Kona Historical Society

Need an Extra Golf Cart?

Two Seats With Bag Holder

48 Volt older batteries

Priced to sell at $1,500

Contact D.B. Murray at 415.307.3433

Chris Larson, son of Kip Larson is remembered.

Chris Larson

 

Kip Larson, who has worked at the Beach House as a waiter and bartender for many years, has lost his son, Chris, to an accident a week or so ago. Chris was in his early twenties; a great young man who was just beginning what promised to be a wonderful life. He was hit by a car while crossing the street one evening in Flagstaff, AZ.  Some of us knew Chris through Kip’s great pride in him. Others of us were fortunate enough to know him ourselves when he used to work various odd jobs around the island, often with his dad.  A small memorial service led by Uncle Earl was held on the beach by NELHA.

For those who would like to contact Kip here is his address:

 

Kip Larson

75-5660 Kopiko st. Suite# 383

Kailua-Kona, HI 96750.

 

Memorial Service for Chris

 

Find out about this cutting edge technology April 15th — Revision

 

Aloha Hualalai Neighbors,

Please find a revised invitation to the Ke’olu reception for this Sunday, April 15.

We would like you to know that it is an informational presentation only and no financial investment will be solicited.

We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your time.

 

Thank you.

 

Julie Fujita

Komar Investments, LLC

23 Corporate Plaza, Suite 247

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 718-4844 x.105 office

(949) 718-4845 fax

(949) 903-6101 cel

 

April 10th…a Beautiful Sunset

 

Thanks to Bill McDowell

Beach House Sunset: Another great shot from Bill McDowell

Art and Sol Sunday, April 8th

Easter A.M. At Hualalai

Thanks to Bill McDowell

 

 

Shark attacks paddleboarder at Kukio Beach

Kukio Beach was the site of a recent shark attack in Hawaii. (Google Street View)

A 25-year-old paddleboarder was hospitalized in critical condition with multiple wounds after getting bitten by a shark Saturday morning near one of Hawaii’s exclusive, white-sand resort areas.  The attack happened around 9:30 a.m. local time at the beach in Kukio, which is considered to be a crown jewel along Hawaii’s gorgeous Kona Coast.  Fire officials said the unidentified man was stand-up paddleboarding about 100-150 yards offshore, KHON-TV reported.

The victim was flown to North Hawaii Community Hospital with multiple injuries to a hand and a leg. A hospital spokeswoman said the man was undergoing surgery, the station reported.

Kukio Resort offers a 10-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a full service spa and clubhouse, a beautiful beach bar, watersports center and breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.

The beach had no county lifeguards on duty, but a private safety team was present, KHON reported.

“Apparently they had heard a scream from the ocean and they took a four-man canoe out to find a male individual who had been bumped off his paddle board about 100-150 yards offshore,” Fire Capt. Michael Grace told the station. “They recovered him from the ocean. He had injuries to his right side extremities.”

People on the beach were reportedly able to apply multiple tourniquets to his right arm and leg before paramedics arrived.

The beach in the area was closed after the attack, KHON reported.

Details about the shark were not immediately available.

Dan Dennison with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said that, per standard procedure, beach closure signs warning visitors about the presence of sharks are displayed for a mile on either side of the attack for the rest of the day whenever such an incident occurs.

A decision will be made Sunday morning on whether to reopen the beach, he said.

Fox News reporter Christopher Carbone and the Associated Press contributed to this story.

Join your fellow members for Seder

(No actual service will be provided.)

A magical sunrise at Hualalai

 

Thanks to Barbara Britt

Spring Clean for the Ohana Foundation

Baby Items Needed To Borrow

Members Marci and Scott Dorey are having a four month old infant visiting July 2 -July 18 and wonder if any members have any baby items they could borrow for that visit.  If so, please email Marci at mcoopie@gmail.com.

Explore Our Local Ecosystem with Cornell U. Educators at Monday Night Mooch

Ke ‘Olu Starts Comfort Night on Sunday

Meet Our Newest Sales Executive: Ku’uipo Valenzuela

Ku’uipo Valenzuela

Meet Ku’uipo Valenzuela, the newest real estate Sales Executive with Hualalai Realty. I call her Ku’u because…it’s easier and she is okay with that!

Ku’uipo joined us about two months ago after working for some time at the Mauna Lani Resort, selling the Kamilo development for Brookfield Residential. Prior to Kamilo she represented developers selling Wai’ula’ula at the Mauna Kea Resort, Luala’i in Waimea, and Hali’i Kai at the Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Ku’u was raised on Oahu until she was thirteen years old, at which time her family moved to Waimea, where her father works for Parker Ranch. After High School, she attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo majoring in Business. In 2013 she married Erwin Valenzuela who is a lineman for HELCO.

Ku’u has two young children, 3-year-old, Tayvin and 9-month old, Tayvia. Both attend daycare in Waimea. When asked how she handles caring for two kids and working full time, her answer is simple: “I don’t sleep.”

She does, however, take time off for her hobby of free diving. She’s not the kind of free diver who holds their breath and keeps going deeper and deeper. Ku’u free dives for dinner in shallow waters. She loves spear-fishing with a 3-prong spear; her favorite fish to take home are Kole.

Ku’u says she jumped at the chance to work at Hualalai because she always considered the resort to be the best in the world. She loves the fact that the staff and members consider themselves “Ohana” and that Hualalai maintains stewardship over the land. “Everyone has been so welcoming, not only the members, but all the staff too. The people is what makes this place so special”

If you are in the Real Estate Office area feel free to stop in and meet Ku’u. She and Regina are great assets to the Real Estate Office.

 

Support the Humane Society…Attend Tropical Paws, Right Here at Hualalai

Info from the Hawaii Island Humane Society

Members lawn wins contest.

Chris Hattasch love mowing his lawn in Portland, Oregon.  He purchased a Walker riding lawnmower and enjoyed laying out a design for his home.  When a friend came over and saw what Chris had accomplished he immediately pulled out his drone and started photographing the lawn.  Then Chris submitted his photos to the Walker company who was running a contest for the most beautifully mowed lawn photo for their annual calendar.  Chris won and here it is on the calendar cover.  That’s Chris on the mower just above the “u” in beautiful.  He was shocked that he also won a 2,000 dollar cash award.

 

Becky Holman’s paintings are now available in book form.

Available in the following sizes

ALSO CHECK THIS OUT

These directories are available at the Residential Concierge Office

Becky’s artwork just came out on the cover of the Waimea Business Directory

 

Jingles has passed away.

Jingles, a semi wild cat who lived in a small lava cave off Lipoa Street was found deceased in his little home this past Monday.  According to a few members Jingles was about 14 years old, confirmed by his last visit to a vet.  Many members would leave food for Jingles and looked after him.  Member, Chris Hattasch set up a small tribute at Jingles’ cave.

R.I.P. Jingles

Thanks to Chris Hattasch