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In partnership with Alexander & Baldwin, Waianae Mall established Waianae Coast Hall of fame, instilling a sense of pride in the community<\/strong><\/p>\n

February was an exciting month for Waianae Mall, which celebrated its 40th anniversary, as well as for community members who live and work in the area.<\/p>\n

To celebrate the milestone, the mall established Waianae Coast Hall of Fame, in partnership with Alexander & Baldwin, to recognize those who have dedicated their lives to helping people and businesses in the Waianae area.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

In total, 40 honorees (past and present) were inducted into the hall of fame at Waianae Mall. Honorees spanned categories including arts and culture, athletics, business and community service.<\/p>\n

More than 300 community members attended the induction ceremony. Past relationships were rekindled, stories from the past were shared and the community was able to come together to celebrate something positive.<\/p>\n

According to Hall of Fame committee member Candy Suiso of Searider Productions, the Waianae coast has been looked down on for decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this brought a lot of pride into the community,\u201d she says. \u201cThey were so happy and proud to be from this community.\u201d Suiso, a Makaha resident, was joined on the committee by Waianae Coast Rotary Club president Don Arakaki, journalist Gail Gomes, community volunteer Verna Landford-Bright, Waianae Economic Development Council and Lualualei Hawaiian Civic Club representative Joseph Lapilio, and Waianae leader and rancher Albert Silva.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted good representation from Nanakuli, Ma’ili, Waianae and Makaha,\u201d she explains. \u201cWe wanted to honor men, as well as women, of different ages, those who have passed, those who are still living.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese folks have just really given their whole entire career to making a difference, especially in the lives of our youths.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, finding equal representation was not the biggest hurdle the committee faced.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was so tough to select 40 people to be honored,\u201d continues Suiso, who owns Makaha Mangoes with husband Mark. \u201cThere are so many in our community who have made such an impact, made such a difference in who we are today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each year, more community leaders will be inducted into the Waianae Coast Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have that to look forward to every year,\u201d notes Suiso.<\/p>\n

Anita Korenaga, a retired teacher and counselor at Waianae High School, is one such individual inducted this year who exemplified selfless service.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just did my job,\u201d says Korenaga. \u201cBut I like to think that I represented all the administrators, counselors and school staff who truly care about the children of the Waianae coast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Korenaga began her journey with Waianae High in 1957 and taught English and social studies. But during the time of Title IX, the school administration urged her to obtain her counseling degree.<\/p>\n

Even though she retired from the school in 1986, she continued to volunteer until 1989.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy family is so happy,\u201d she says. \u201cThey tell me, \u2018Finally, Mom, after all the hours you put in.\u2019 It was one of the greatest honors I could ever have.\u201d To keep up with Waianae Mall\u2019s events and promotions, visit facebook.com\/waianaemall.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

2015 Waianae Coast Hall of Fame inductees by category:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arts & Culture<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Mililani Allen (kumu hula \u2013 Halau Hula O Mililani in Wai\u2018anae)
\n\u2022 Margaret Apo (Board of Education)
\n\u2022 Frenchy DeSoto (Office of Hawaiian Affairs)
\n\u2022 Abigial Pilila\u2018au (composer and arranger)
\n\u2022 Lucio Badayos (cultural practitioner and fisherman)
\n\u2022 Raymond Kane (slack-key guitar master from Nanakuli)
\n\u2022 Buffalo Keaulana (Buffalo\u2019s Big Board Surf Contest founder)<\/p>\n

Athletics<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lord James \u201cTally-Ho\u201d Blears (professional wrestler)
\n\u2022 Edith Van Geison (Nanakuli Canoe Club)
\n\u2022 Ralph Onzuka (Waianae High School baseball coach)
\n\u2022 David Rona Ka\u2018aekuahiwi (Na Keiki O Ka Mo\u2018i Canoe Club founder)
\n\u2022 John K. Milles Sr. (Waianae Little League Baseball founder)
\n\u2022 Sabastian Rainey (ranch foreman and rodeo champion)
\n\u2022 Rell Sunn (world champion surfer)
\n\u2022 Larry Ginoza (Waianae High School football coach)
\n\u2022 Fred Pereira (Waianae Boxing Club)<\/p>\n

Business<\/strong>
\n\u2022 John Awong Sr. (Maili movie theater founder)
\n\u2022 Hanabusa Brothers, Fudeo \u201cSteve\u201d Hanabusa and Isao \u201cSammy\u201d Hanabusa (service station)
\n\u2022 Fredrick Meyer (Waianae sugar plantation manager)
\n\u2022 David Okimoto (Waianae Store owner)
\n\u2022 Wallace Poe (First Saloon owner in Waianae)
\n\u2022 Katsuichi Tamura (Tamura\u2019s Store founder)
\n\u2022 William Aila Sr. (MA\u2018O Farms co-founder)
\n\u2022 Chinn Ho (Makaha Valley land developer)<\/p>\n

Community Service<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Paige Kawelo Barger (Nanakuli Housing Corporation)
\n\u2022 Charles HK Holt (court records head in Waianae)
\n\u2022 Germaine Kealiikoa (Waianae Homestead Association)
\n\u2022 Jay Landis (Lions Club secretary)
\n\u2022 Katherine Maunakea (lauhala weaving master from Nanakuli)
\n\u2022 Phoebe Saucerman (Waianae Military Advisory Council founder)
\n\u2022 Julia Smith (Makaha Elementary School educator)
\n\u2022 Chuck Wothke (religious and civic leader)
\n\u2022 Marie Olsen (Nanakuli Homestead president)
\n\u2022 James Aki (former state senator from Waianae Coast)
\n\u2022 Richard Englar Sr. (Waianae High School educator)
\n\u2022 Billie Hauge (Mental Health Clinic co-founder)
\n\u2022 Anita Korenaga (Waianae High School educator)
\n\u2022 Bella Oclinario (Live and Let Live founder)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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