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4 HAWAI‘I ISLAND MIDWEEK OCTOBER 26, 2022
PeopleON THE MOVE IN HAWAI‘I Compiled by Karen Iwamoto, kiwamoto@midweek.com
TDropping In On A Fresh Smoothie
his week, I welcome Ezekiel “Zeke” was his thing, his dad instilled in him the Lau to our kitchen to share a little work ethic and discipline he needed to suc- about the food he eats to keep him ceed.
Michael Fujimoto has been appointed to the board of directors of First Hawaiian Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank. Fujimoto, who lives in Kona, is the executive chairman of Hawai‘i Planning Mill Ltd., dba HPM Building Supply. He will join the board’s audit and risk committees. He is also on the board of directors for First Hawaiian Bank.
April Nelson was Homebridge Financial Services – Hawai‘i’s top producer in September. A Kona resident, Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She was previously an account manager at Grainger and a VIP and group sales specialist for Hawai‘i Forest and Trail.
atthetopofhisgame—andboyisheat While the pandemic was raging through-
the top of his game!
Lau is a proud Native Hawaiian surfer, who
out the world, Lau joined the cast of The Ultimate Surfer and won the top prize.
honed his wave-riding craft in the waters off Honolulu. He exudes the spirit of ancient surf- ing royalty.
Here, he shares one of his favorite recipes while on the road, a fresh fruit smoothie.
LANAI
When he decided early on that surfing
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons whey protein
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 8 ounces unsweetened
almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 banana
Directions:
Cut strawberries and banana. Add all ingredients into blender, blend to desired thickness, adding ice if desired.
Michael Fujimoto
April Nelson
(Above) Ezekiel “Zeke” Lau and the author showcase Lau’s fresh fruit smoothie (left).
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You can watch episodes of “Cooking Hawaiian Style,” presented by Aloha Mortgage Advisors at Ka Laʻi Aloha Estate, on OC16 channels 10 and 1012, as well as nationwide via LifeStyle Network, FNX Network, Roku and Hawaiian Airlines in-flight entertainment. “Cooking Hawaiian Style” airs in over 43 million homes worldwide. Get this free recipe and thousands of others at cookinghawai- ianstyle.com.
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Years ago, my Father planted a hibiscus in front of our home on Sherman Ave. After about 20 years struggling in Florida sand, it finally grew to about 5 ft high. Needless to say, he was completely awestruck when he saw how effortlessly things grow in Hawaii’s rich, volcanic soil. The word “volunteer” takes on a whole new meaning in the context of our tropical agriculture. Fact is, it takes more effort to control
growth than start it and when local folks and tree trimmers refer to “money trees”, they are definitely not referring to the same
thing! Anyone who ever took the drive
along Highway 132 thru the old “tree tunnel” knows the potential beauty of an Albizia. When it comes to potential money
pits, however, beauty is definitely only skin deep when it comes to these behemoths. Cutting them is really not a matter of “if” but “when”. They not only grow like weeds, but the brittle branches tend to break with little encouragement. My son-in-law, Chris Kraus of Tree Works knows all about these “money trees”. He
MONEY TREES!
has seen the trunks reach over 10 feet and it’s not unusual for removal to require a crane after being allowed to grow for years unrestrained behind and between homes. I’ve had listings where they reached high above the electric poles. According to Wikipedia, Albizias not only grow fast, they tend to colonize quickly which explains the beautiful canopy along the roadway and in so much of our rainforest. Neighbors often want to know if they are allowed to cut limbs or roots that intrude into their property. It’s good to speak to your attorney beforehand but I have always learned that owners can remove limbs or roots that intrude into their property. Sorry, you probably can’t charge the tree trunk owner for work on your property and there’s no aloha in cutting branches and throwing rubbish into the offending neighbor’s yard. Besides, it’s not legal to do so. Keep in mind that some associations reserve the right to cut and bill for tree removal. There is case law that suggests that an owner could be held liable for property damage which occurs because of broken branches or fallen trees. Mederios v Honomu Sugar
(1912) suggests that when an “owner knows or should have known that his tree constitutes a danger, he is liable if it causes personal injury or property damage on or off of his property.” If owners know there’s a potential problem, they are duty bound to correct it before damage or injury occurs. While Albizzias might be the biggest, they certainly aren’t the only “money tree” that can quickly turn into “money pits” on our gorgeous Hawaii Island. During one of our COVID Wine’d Down sessions, Chris reminded us of other pest trees such as the Fiddlewood with a deep root stem that, if left alone, quickly requires professional removal. As one of 4 licensed arborists with Tree Works, Chris knows his stuff. His presentation was amazing. Feel free to watch the recorded session on social media or email us for a link. Knowing how the flora (and fauna) impact ownership is just another good reason to find an agent who understands how the need to harness the jungle can severely impact your purchase in paradise!
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