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MLS: 349064 Pictures: 18 more. Price: $849,000 Fee Simple List Date: August 11, 2011 (DOM:280) District: Kapalua Type: Vacant Land Address: 105 Keoawa Place SELLER MAY BE OPEN to exchange for a condominium in Kapalua, or Seller financing. Lowest priced Honolua Ridge parcel with incredible views across the blue Pacific to Molokai. This beautiful property with 1.165 acres of gentle slope buildable area is located among some of the grandest homes on Maui, and within the gated community of Plantation Estates. The property photos are taken from all 4 corners of this mostly rectangular parcel, and a home properly placed will have gorgeous views of Honolua Bay! All utilities are underground and stubbed to the site. With architectural review and approval one may build a main home, guest house and a third 'non dwelling' structure. Views are forever, and all amenities are within close proximity. Kapalua has it all - some of the best beaches in the world (Conde Nast, Dr. Beach), world class restaurants, tennis, shopping, zip line adventures and two of the highest rated golf courses in the U.S. The Plantation Golf Course is the home of the inaugaral PGA tournament each year where the best players compete for the coveted title. This is truly the place where you will want to build your dream home. Photos also include more of what Kapalua has to offer; beautiful beaches, outstanding golf and miles of outstanding hiking trails!

MLS: 351152 Pictures: 6 more. Price: $959,000 Fee Simple List Date: February 06, 2012 (DOM:101) District: Kapalua Type: Vacant Land Address: 126 Keoawa St. This is 3 acre parcel has exquisite views to Molokai, and the West Maui coastline with its beautiful bays and lush tropical landscape. This is an estate parcel with all utilities stubbed to the site. Zoning and covenants allow main house, guest house and possible barn, stable or other outer building. Enjoy all the amenities of Kapalua with shuttle service, spa, world class golf and award winning restaurants. An exceptional value that is priced well below purchase price. Please see Association Documents Plot Plan and Property Location within the Honolua Ridge development.

MLS: 350697 Pictures: 27 more. Price: $1,050,000 Fee Simple List Date: January 01, 2012 (DOM:137) District: Kaanapali Type: Single Family Address: 87 Hakui Loop Beds: 4 Baths: 4.00 Must Sell!! The current price reduction makes this the lowest priced home in the Kaanapali Hillside neighborhood. This great home has 4 Bedrooms, with an optional 5th bedroom or office space (the space is currently being used as a huge walk-in closet), and 4 full baths. The design is a spacious split level, with mountain views, and some ocean views from the upper level. The upper level features open beam ceilings, large great room with open kitchen, dining and living room, plus a master suite with full bathroom, and 1 bathrooms. The lower level features a wonderful family room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This home is perfect for an extended family, or room mates wanting a good separation between upstairs and downstairs space. 2 of the downstairs bedrooms plus the family room, lead out to the huge pool and entertaining area. The pool level sits above the street level so that you have privacy. Central air conditioning upstairs, split level air conditioning system downstairs, 2 car garage with individual electric garage doors, security alarm system. Curb appeal has been enhanced by a stone wall and planter area. All rooms are generously sized. The mountain side of this property is undeveloped and the views up the mountain are exquisite! Compare our price to the general market and see the value. Kaanapali Hillside is a well established neighborhood with close proximity to the main area of Kaanapali and it's wonderful beaches and golf courses. The property is vacant and unfurnished.

MLS: 349062 Pictures: 29 more. Price: $3,500,000 Fee Simple List Date: August 11, 2011 (DOM:280) District: Kapalua Type: Single Family Address: 197 Plantation Club Drive Beds: 4 Baths: 5.00 Bankruptcy sale! Lowest priced home by far in the exclusive Plantation Estates. This elegant home with gated entry is situated on 2 acres within the prestigious Plantation Estates at Kapalua Resort, Maui Hawaii. Enjoy wonderful views of the ocean and the island of Molokai from the interior of this home, or from the gorgeous infinity pool with waterfall and spa. Gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, media room, great room with soaring 20 foot ceilings, beautiful spiral staircase to the upstairs master suite and additional living areas. Plans for a full remodel from Dennis Harmon, A.I.A. (the original architect for this home) may be available to Buyer subject to approval. This sale is subject to Court Confirmation - this is not a foreclosure or a short sale!

MLS: 351767 Pictures: 30 more. Price: $275,000 Fee Simple List Date: March 29, 2012 (DOM:49) District: Kapalua Type: Time Interval Building: Residences on Kapalua Bay Unit: 3304 Address: One Bay Drive Beds: 2 Baths: 2.50 The Residences at Kapalua Bay is a stunning oceanfront condominium property, with a mix of fractional ownership and full ownership Residences. Residence 3304 is a beautiful unit, with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, generously proportioned with 1,774 square feet of interior space. This unit is beautifully furnished in a tasteful Island Design, and the views to the ocean and the Island of Molokai are gorgeous. Managed by The Ritz Carlton, The Residences offer 5 Star amenities to owners and guests. Ownership at this Resort includes a Kapalua Club 'gold' membership which gives you reduced golf rates and reduced prices at many of the Resort's amenities, access to the main Residences pool and spa as well as the private Beach Club which is just steps from famed Kapalua Bay, use of the 30,000 square foot Kapalua Spa which offers fitness classes, fitness center, sumptuous spa treatments and numerous relaxation areas. Kapalua Resort is home to two championship golf courses, Tennis Center, the Kapalua Golf Academy, miles of hiking trails, exceptional dining venues, 3 white sand beaches, and The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The fractional interest time period for this unit for 2012 is April 7 to 21st and September 22 to 29th. In 2013, April 6 to 20th and September 28 to October 3rd. Kapalua Resort is an oasis of beauty and embodies the true spirit of Hawaiian Aloha!

MLS: 349156 Pictures: 28 more. Price: $294,000 Fee Simple List Date: August 18, 2011 (DOM:273) District: Napili/Kahana/Honokowai Type: Condo Building: Paki Maui I II Unit: 117 Address: 3601 Lower Honoapiilani Rd Beds: 1 Baths: 1.00 This A rated one bedroom unit is in the on-site Aston Rental Program and is frequently booked. Enjoy the ideal location of Paki Maui between the exclusive Kaanapali and Kapalua Resorts. This unit is one of the best values on the Kaanapali coast. Paki Maui 117 is ground floor with easy access to the ocean and ocean side pool. The view from this courtyard setting is of lush tropical gardens and the main water feature which cascades into the Japanese koi pond. The main oceanfront grass common area is a wonderful location to relax on a lounge chair and enjoy amazing views of Molokai and Lanai. There is a sea wall fronting the ocean at this property with dedicated steps down to the ocean, along with a beautifully maintained pool and spa area, and outdoor covered bbq area with table and chairs for your family and friends to enjoy. Live your dream - make it Maui!

MLS: 349063 Pictures: 28 more. Price: $595,000 Fee Simple List Date: August 11, 2011 (DOM:280) District: Kapalua Type: Condo Building: Kapalua Ridge Unit: 1812 Address: 100 Ridge Road Beds: 1 Baths: 2.00 If you love watching golf and expansive views, this location will give you hours of joy. This condo overlooks the 7th hole of the famed Kapalua Bay Golf Course, and offers gorgeous mountain views, plus ocean views off the lanai. The unit renovations include the kitchen, flooring, cabinets, and the second bathroom. The sale includes all furnishings in the unit. The location of the 18 building is very private at the end of a cul-de-sac high on the hill, and is bordered by the 7th hole and 8th fairway of the Bay Course. The Kapalua Villas rental program, managed by Outrigger Resorts, keeps this property well occupied. Kapalua Resort is home to 12 residential communities comprised of condominium and single family home neighborhoods, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, 2 championship golf courses managed by Troon Golf Management, Kapalua Golf Academy, Tennis facility, many award winning restaurants, miles of oceanfront walking trails and mountain hiking trails with stunning views to the Resort and islands of Molokai and Lanai. The Resort amenities are world class!

MLS: 349902 Pictures: 23 more. Price: $1,150,000 Fee Simple List Date: October 24, 2011 (DOM:206) District: Kapalua Type: Condo Building: Kapalua Bay Villas II Unit: 29B4 Address: 500 Bay Drive Beds: 1 Baths: 1.00 Here is an amazing Bay Villas unit with great ocean views ideally located within the Kapalua Bay Villas complex and priced at an exceptional value. This property has been beautifully renovated and professionally decorated to meet the standards of the Kapalua Villas Gold program. The home has an upgraded A/C system that has been separately vented to bring in fresh air. The master bath was remodeled to have a separate shower and tub. The unit location gives more weather protection than other locations. This Bridge Level unit has no stairs, and has easy access to ample parking for this building. Amenities at the Bay Villas include access to the 3 beaches within Kapalua Resort, swimming pools, tennis courts, BBQ's and the on-site management office. Kapalua Resort amenities include world class golf, tennis, miles of hiking trails, the Kapalua Spa and Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa, outstanding dining venues, owner membership opportunities in the Kapalua Club, and shuttle service throughout the Resort. This is island resort living at it's best!

MLS: 349069 Pictures: 20 more. Price: $2,099,000 Fee Simple List Date: August 11, 2011 (DOM:280) District: Kapalua Type: Condo Building: The Ritz Hotel Suites Unit: 1614-16 Address: 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr Beds: 2 Baths: 2.00 The owners of this beautiful, spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath Residential Suite condominium in the world class Kapalua Resort Ritz Carlton Hotel are offering to sell at an incredible value. Located on the sixth floor, with your view oriented towards the Banyan Tree restaurant, pool and the island of Molokai, this is a perfect property location relaxing and enjoying from your private lanai. If you are interested in renting the property, the configuration of this floor plan allows an owner separation between the two bedrooms by locking off the 1 bedroom, 1 bath full suite from the studio/bedroom 1 bath suite, thereby maximizing rental revenue. Kapalua's Ritz Carlton completed a $180 million transformation of the Hotel in 2007, offering 463 fully renovated guestrooms, including 107 Residential Suites. This Suite features dark wood floors, travertine marble bathrooms, flat-screen LCD televisions and Hawaiian inspired artwork. Amenities associated with ownership at the Ritz Hotel are numerous: The Ritz Spa features treatment rooms with private garden showers, volcanic stone grottos, steam rooms, saunas and movement studio with spectacular ocean views. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment program offers a variety of outdoor activities with trained naturalists. The Resort also features six restaurants, renovated meeting space, a children's pool and luxury cabanas. The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua is located on 54 acres in the midst of the 23,000 acre Kapalua Resort, featuring two championship golf courses, over 80 miles of hiking and walking paths, the Adventure Center with zip lines and challenge courses, the Kapalua Golf Academy, the Tennis Center, several award winning restaurants, 12 residential communities. Kapalua Resort, and The Ritz Carlton, is truly an oasis of outstanding natural beauty, luxury resort services and Hawaiian aloha spirit.

MLS: 349070 Pictures: 20 more. Price: $2,499,000 Fee Simple List Date: August 11, 2011 (DOM:280) District: Kapalua Type: Condo Building: The Ritz Hotel Suites Unit: 1127-29 Address: 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr Beds: 2 Baths: 3.00 Here is an amazing opportunity to purchase a beautiful, spacious 2 bedroom, 3 bath oceanfront Residential Suite condominium in the world class Kapalua Resort Ritz Carlton Hotel. This is a perfect property location for beach access by walking off your private lanai down to the ocean. If you are interested in renting the property, the configuration of this floor plan allows an owner separation between the two bedrooms by locking off the oceanfront 1 bedroom, 2 baths from the garden view 1 bedroom, 1 bath, thereby maximizing rental revenue. Kapalua's Ritz Carlton completed a $180 million transformation of the Hotel in 2007, offering 463 fully renovated guestrooms, including 107 Residential Suites. This Suite features dark wood floors, travertine marble bathrooms, flat-screen LCD televisions and Hawaiian inspired artwork. Amenities associated with ownership at the Ritz Hotel are numerous; The Ritz Spa features treatment rooms with private garden showers, volcanic stone grottos, steam rooms, saunas and movement studio with spectacular ocean views. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment program offers a variety of outdoor activities with trained naturalists. The Resort also features six restaurants, renovated meeting space, a children's pool and luxury cabanas. The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua is located on 54 acres in the midst of the 23,000 acre Kapalua Resort, featuring two championship golf courses, over 80 miles of hiking and walking paths, the Adventure Center with zip lines and challenge courses, the Kapalua Golf Academy, the Tennis Center, several award winning restaurants, 12 residential communities. Kapalua Resort, and The Ritz Carlton, is truly an oasis of outstanding natural beauty, luxury resort services and Hawaiian aloha spirit.

Natural History

California Pepper Tree
(Schinus molle)

The California pepper tree is neither a true pepper nor is it from California. This popular, drought-tolerant, quick-growing evergreen tree with its lacy, delicate foliage, sculpturally twisted branch structure and attractively textured grayish bark is actually a native of the Peruvian Andes mountains. It reaches full maturity in about 20 years and grows 30 to 40 feet tall and spreads out evenly about 16 to 33 feet wide. It is the largest of all the Schinus species and is widely planted as an ornamental and for spice production. The tree has naturalized all over the world.

In Hawaii, it is not as common as its cousin, S. terebinthifolius or Christmasberry, which has proven to be a tenacious invasive species that runs rampant through pasture and forest alike. The California pepper tree is often used in public places and in private gardens because of its gracefully drooping branches that are reminiscent of the weeping willow as well as the dangling clusters of white or pale yellow flowers and pink berries. It is easy to grow and tolerant of poor soil conditions as well as only moderate amounts of water. The whole plant is aromatic with a scent reminiscent of a mixture of pepper and fennel.

The tree is shallow-rooted, however, so it is wise to plant it away from paved areas which the roots will eventually buckle. It's also not advisable to plant them upwind of houses. (Shallow roots mean the tree can blow over in a strong wind.)

The pinnately compound leaves are made up of 20 to 40 lanceolate leaflets, each one up to one or two inches long. The dangling leaves look bright green and healthy even during drought conditions. However, while the leaves stay green, the branches of the tree may hollow out and become so brittle that they can snap off when strong winds come. It is always a good idea to trim the dead, brittle branches from these trees.

The small, profuse flowers hang in lovely panicles that grow up to a foot long at the end of the drooping branches. The tree blooms for most of the year. Most of the trees have both male and female flowers. The more female flowers a tree has, the more berries will develop. Some trees are predominately female; others are decidedly male and produce almost no berries. Bees like the flowers.

The flowers develop into BB-shot sized berries that turn from green to pink, reddish or purplish. Clusters of hundreds of these berries can be present year-round.

It is these berries that are sold commercially as "pink peppercorns." They are usually sold mixed with dried green and ripe black peppercorns (from the Piper nigra vine) at gourmet prices. They have their own unique taste and need to be used sparingly since they can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people and are considered moderately poisonous. Afficionados say it's best to grind the pink peppercorns finely rather than using them whole in dishes that range from stews to special breads.

The plant is very useful. The wood makes good firewood and charcoal. Because the wood is termite-resistant, it is suitable for fence posts. Woodworkers find the medium- to fine-textured wood easy to work. It may have a variable grain that looks especially attractive in bowls and cups.

The tree produces a useful aromatic resin and latex as well. The bark has been used for tanning hides. The leaves are contain an insecticide that is being studied for use as an alternative to synthetic insecticides. An extract from the fruit is used as flavoring for drinks and syrups, especially in Mexico and Central America. The berries are also cut and used (fresh or dried) in floral displays. The trees have been successfully grown as indoor bonsai as well.

Medicinally, the plant has been used to treat wounds and infections. It has been found to have antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Parts of the plant have been used as an anti-depressant and as a diuretic as well as in preparations to help toothaches, rheumatism and menstrual disorders.

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Arts & Culture

Harold Rice Park

The Harold W. Rice Memorial Park is 3.8 acres located at about 2,500 feet above sea level. The park is 8/10ths of a mile past the mile 13 marker on the Kula Highway. The spectacular, panoramic view across the Central Maui isthmus all the way to the West Maui Mountains is magical. The park is a good place for an impromptu picnic. There are nine concrete picnic tables as well as a barbecue grill and a comfort station for public use.

The park commemorates Harold W. Rice, a former Hawaii Territorial senator for Maui and delegate to the Republican National Convention from Hawaii Territory as well as one-time Chairman and executive officer of the County of Maui.

Rice was born in Waikiki on Oahu, on November 10, 1883. His parents were William Hyde and Mary Waterhouse Rice. His father was one of the most distinguished agriculturalists and statesmen of his time. His paternal grandfather, the Rev. William Harrison Rice came to Hawaii as a missionary in 1841 and later became a successful sugar planter on Kauai. His maternal grandfather, John Waterhouse, who arrived in Hawaii from Tasmania in 1851, founded a general mercantile business that was hugely successful for almost half a century in Honolulu.

Rice was educated at Honolulu High School, Lawrenceville Academy in New Jersey and at Princeton University. He worked with Koloa Plantation in Kauai when he returned to the islands in 1904. Later he was connected with HC&S on Maui from 1906 to 1907, when he was appointed division overseer of the Maui Agricultural Company in 1907. He became assistant manager in 1909.

He married Charlotte M. Baldwin, the daughter of A&B founder Henry Perrine and Emily Baldwin, in Spreckelsville on December 7, 1907. They had two children, Charlotte Emily and Harold Frederic (also known as "Oskie.")

He bought the Cornwall Ranch in 1916 and changed the name to Kaonoulu Ranch. By the 1930's ranching was a leading industry in the islands and Kaonoulu Ranch was comprised of the old Robinson Ranch, Enos Ranch, Frank Correa Ranch and part of the Freitas Ranch as well as the Cornwall Ranch. Rice's son, "Oskie," managed the ranch. (Oskie came to be considered "the cowboy of cowboys" in Hawaii. Makawao's Oskie Rice Arena is named in honor of him.)

As a Republican, Rice served continuously in the territorial Senate from 1919 until 1934 when he successfully ran for chairman and executive office of the County of Maui. During his years as head of the County government he was often in open conflict with the Board of Supervisors, all of whom were also Republicans. Between 1935 and 1936, he barely had the support of a majority of the Board members.

Although Rice was re-elected as Chairman in 1937, the defeat of his candidates for the Board of Supervisors left him presiding over a Board that was independent (if not downright hostile to) him. The contentiousness between Rice and the Board escalated until, finally, in December, 1937, Rice resigned as Chairman and executive officer, forcing the Board to elect another Chairman to complete Rice's unexpired term.

Even after he gave up the hot seat, Rice continued to be a dominant and central political figure in the County of Maui until the late 1940's. He threw his hat back into the ring in 1940 as a Republican candidate for the territorial Senate and easily came out the top vote-getter. In 1943, he served as president of the Senate.

However, later that year, Rice changed his party affiliation and became a Democrat. Leading the Democratic campaign in 1944, he and Clarence A. Crozier, another long-time Maui politician, ran together for the Senate. The two popular candidates defeated a formidable Republican team - Lawrence A. Baldwin and Samuel A. Sniffen.

In that year, for the first time in Maui County three Democrats were elected to the Board of Supervisors (John Bulgo, Alfred C. Franco and Eddie Tam). For the first time, no Republican would be serving in the Senate from the district of Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe. The Republican domination of County of Maui politics was overturned.

Rice served out his term in the Senate in 1948. One of his last accomplishments while he served there was working and obtaining appropriations for the construction of the Maui Memorial Hospital.

On June 10, 1949, he was appointed Maui's commissioner on the Hawaiian Aeronautical Commission. He played a vital role in securing Kahului Airport form the Navy. Dedicated for commercial airline use on June 24, 1952, the airport would become Maui's main commercial air terminal.

Rice last ran for elective service in 1950. He was overwhelmingly elected as a delegate to the constitutional convention of 1950 and served as one of the leaders of the convention which adopted the constitution that went into effect in 1959 when Hawaii became a state.

Besides all of this, Rice was also a member of the Pacific, Hawaii Polo and Racing Association as well as a nationally ranked polo player.
Harold Rice died June 5, 1962. Three years later, his son Oskie donated the land that is now the park to the Kiwanis Club who, in turn, donated it to the County.

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Braddah-Nics Lexicon

STANDARD: She's such a hospitable person, always cooking!
BRADDAH-NICS: Some good her! She all-a-time make kaukau!

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STANDARD: There's nothing stronger.
BRADDAH-NICS: No mo' nothin' mo' strong.

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STANDARD: You are so exasperating!
BRADDAH-NICS: Gun-funnit, you!

 
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Local Grinds

Cold Somen Salad

Ingredients:

Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse, drain, then chill. In a saucepan, combine sugar, broth, soy sauce, vinegar and oil. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool. To serve, place somen on a large platter. Garnish and serve with broth mixture. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Remember When . . .

Wailuku- Mill Street

The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is certainly true in the case of this photograph, which shows the changes that have occurred as a result of the urbanization of Wailuku over the last century.

The dirt road shown in the center of the picture is Mill Street. The photographer was looking makai down Mill Street with the outline of the Sand hills in the distance. The Wailuku Sugar Company sugar mill can be clearly seen on the left side of Mill Street. Old Saint Anthony Church is visible across from the sugar mill.

The Wailuku Sugar Company began operations in the early 1860's and built two different sugar mills on the same site on Mill Street. The first was built in the 1880's, which was then replaced by a second sugar mill, which was completed in 1906 at a cost of $400,000. Saint Anthony Church was built in 1872. Neither of the buildings shown in the photograph survives today.

The sugar mill ceased operations in 1978 and the site is occupied by the Mill Yard shopping center. An arsonist burned Saint Anthony Church in 1977. The parish built the present Saint Anthony Church to replace it.

The exact date of the photograph is not known, but is believed to have been taken shortly after construction of the second sugar mill.

Photo from the archives of the Maui Historical Society/Bailey House Museum
Historical text by Fred Woodruff, Bailey House Volunteer
 

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