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Diamond Head State Monument Foundation Is Formed To Beautify The Historical Monument  The "Diamond Head State Monument Foundation" (DHSMF) is a non profit Foundation that has been formed from an amalgamation of a number of groups including: Friends of Diamond Head and Diamond Head Citizens Advisory Committee. The foundation will continue to receive financial support from the East Diamond Head Association, Muriel Flanders Beautification Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation and hopefully many others. All the funds received by the Foundation will be used for improvements to the Diamond Head environs and inside Diamond Head Crater in accordance with the Diamond Head Master Plan. The DHMSF will soon be entering into a curator type agreement with the State DLNR. Their first "main effort" is the beautification of Diamond Head Road. "Drivers on Diamond Head Road can see where rock fall mitigation needs to be done," said Representative Barbara Marumoto who has been actively lobbing every year for the betterment of the historical monument and the surrounding areas. These efforts were due in part to Governor Lingle's release of $700,000 from last year's budget and $2 million this year to perform rock fall mitigation inside the crater especially above trails; which also, included the outer slopes of the Monument. The improvements will protect locals, visitors and homeowners. Kalanianaole drivers may notice an improvement when passing Laukahi Street in Waialae Iki. The Department of Transportation (DOT) removed several iron posts that were remnants of a long gone chain link fence. The DOT also removed another chain link fence closer to Kalani High School. Volunteers from Waialae Iki also planted naupaka and two Manila palm trees on the private property at the corner. The appearance along this stretch of Diamond Head Road is particularly important. Residents from around the island frequently pass to sightsee and to enjoy the surf. Numerous tourists, the Honolulu Marathon and the Century Bike Ride, also pass this area. Diamond Head is truly the most recognized symbol of our State and we can take pride in maintaining the area. The DHSMF is in the process of repairing the irrigation system. This should be completed by, November 2nd. They have scheduled a planting of the Naupaka for Saturday, November 17th from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon. DLNR Parks Division is helping them get the necessary permits for blocking the side of the road for traffic control. DLNR is also providing the Naupaka plants but volunteers are needed to help with the planting. People with some yard work experience and tools such as augers would be especially helpful and would expedite the digging of holes for the plants. The foundation has a few Eagle Scouts from the neighborhood whom will help plant the Naupaka, but more people are needed. Anyone interested in helping to beatify Diamond Head contact Clark Hatch, President of DHSMF by e-mail: hatch "at" hawaii.rr.com or just come on down to the site. Representative Barbara Marumoto also be contacted by calling 568-6310 or e-mail: repmarumoto "at" capitol.hawwaii.gov. Mahalo and Mele Kalikimaka to the community for their continued support. Back | Current News | FYI |
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