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BUILDING IMUS AS A COMMUNITY Thanksgiving in Hawaii
The thought of Thanksgiving reminds most people of family and feasting on turkey and pies. It also involves cooler weather, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, and, of course, lots of football. Last year, we were introduced to a new Thanksgiving tradition. About 30 families in our neighborhood get together every year and cook their Thanksgiving meats in an imu, a Hawaiian underground oven. Our neighbors have been doing this together for about 22 years. The imu is a large hole in the ground, dug about 5 feet deep. They put kindling and wood at the bottom, and the fire heats up the volcanic rock in the hole. In about 3 hours, the rocks are hot enough and the meat is placed in the imu. Our neighbors wrap the meat in banana leaves and the rocks will slowly cook the meat overnight. They fit about 30 foil pans of meat inside the underground oven. They layer
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WE LOVE HOW OUR NEIGHBORS COME TOGETHER EVERY THANKSGIVING TO ALL PITCH IN. THERE IS A LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE, BUT ALSO PLENTY OF LAUGHTER, FOOD, KIDS PLAYING, AND NEIGHBORS TALKING STORY.
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banana plant stems and ti leaves in the imu and the water from the leaves will steam the meats to tender perfection. It’s a lot of hard work, and it truly takes a village of people to put an imu together, but the end result is worth it. We love how our neighbors come together every Thanksgiving to all pitch in. There is a lot of work to be done, but also plenty of laughter, food, kids playing, and neighbors talking story. We are thankful for new traditions, family, good health, and of course, you all. Thank you for being a part of our extended ohana, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. -Sachi Mitchell
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In the Disney movie version of “Hercules,” the Greek warrior has to fight all kinds of monsters to prove that he’s truly a hero and worthy of a place with the gods on Mount Olympus. This kind of multistep trial by fire is common in the movies — but it also happens in real life. For example, in the North American Crow tribe members must complete four challenging tasks to earn the title of war chief. According to Military.com, these four tasks include … JOSEPH MEDICINE CROW — THE HERO WE NEED WAR CHIEF FORGED BY WORLD WAR II
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“Sachi and Jason were
absolutely wonderful during the homebuying process. As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I
greatly appreciated [Sachi’s] knowledge of the local area and the respect and understanding for
what we were looking for in a home. We never felt rushed or pushed into making an offer. We also enjoyed working with her husband, Jason, as he navigated us through negotiations and made sure our home was ready for purchase by inspecting it with us. If you want the real deal, choose Sachi and Jason; you will not be disappointed as they help you find your dream home in paradise.”
1. Leading a successful war party on a raid 2. Capturing an enemy’s weapon 3. Touching an enemy without killing them 4. Stealing an enemy’s horse
Each of these tasks requires skill, courage, and strategic thinking to complete — and during World War II, a Crow tribesman named Joseph Medicine Crow completed all four of them. Joseph Medicine Crow grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, and his life story is incredible from start to finish. According to the publishing company World Wisdom (which has published some of his work), he was the first person from the Crow tribe to earn a master’s degree. He went on to become a tribal historian and earned two honorary doctorates, but before that, he enlisted in the 103rd Infantry Division during World War II. American Indian Magazine reports that he actually turned down a commission because “a warrior must first prove himself in battle before leading men into combat.” During the war, Private Medicine Crow served in Europe and earned honors from both the U.S. and France. He also completed all four war chief tasks! As World Wisdom describes it, “He was recognized for leading a war party that, under fire, retrieved dynamite to use to attack German guns. He also overcame a German soldier in hand-to-hand combat on a street in France (sparing his life), and captured 50 SS horses at a farm where German officers were staying.”
— Barry & Ashley Otwell, Wahaiwa HI
THE US IS OVERPOPULATE
3 Ways to Spread Awareness Although puppies and kittens are adorable, about 70 million stray animals live in the U.S., and only 6–8 million cats and dogs enter the nation’s 3,500 shelters each year. Unfortunately, we have an overpopulation of stray animals, and that number continues to increase. Here’s how you can spread awareness this month and help these animals in need. 1. Spay or neuter your pet. This is the best thing you can do to help prevent overpopulation. Although spaying or neutering your pet is expensive, it’s cheaper than caring for a new litter of kittens or puppies. If you can afford it, attempting to neuter or spay strays you see in your area is also helpful. 2. Make a donation. Although the goal is to reduce the number of puppies and kittens in shelters, donating to your local facility can help tremendously. Your contribution can go toward providing more housing, medical treatments, or food to animals at the shelter. And if you want to do even more, you could always consider volunteering to lend a helping hand. 3. Consider adopting a pet. So many animals are looking for a loving home. You can go to your local shelter and give a furry friend a second chance by welcoming them into your family. Adopting from shelters is cheaper than purchasing from a breeder or pet store and is one way to fight puppy mills.
Amazing, right? In 2009, President Barack Obama awarded Joseph Medicine Crow the Presidential Medal of Freedom. When Medicine Crow died in 2016
at the age of 102, he was the last war chief left in
the Crow Nation. You can find his books, including “From the Heart of the Crow Country: The Crow Indians’ Own Stories” on Amazon.
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GARLIC AND PINEAPPLE- GLAZED HAM
“Jason and Sachi were very patient with us as we had particular criteria in a specific neighborhood during the search for our home. They were always available to answer our questions and were a huge help to us in the negotiation process. It was a pleasure working with them both, and I strongly recommend them if you are looking for someone to represent you in the buying or selling process (we used
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INGREDIENTS • 1 6-8 lbs cooked ham, rump half • 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple • 1/4 cup honey
them for both) who will look out for your best interests and make a genuine effort to get to know you and your family. They even offered to help us move! Very motivated and dedicated to providing quality service!” — David & Micaela Brasher, Ewa Beach HI The referral of your friends and family is the greatest compliment you can give us. Mahalo for your trust!
• 8–10 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp crushed red pepper • 2–4 tbsp unsweetened pineapple juice (optional) • Fresh pineapple wedges (optional) • Mustard (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. If desired, score ham in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals. 2. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the center of the ham. The thermometer should not touch bone. Cover with foil; bake for 1 1/2 hours. 3. Meanwhile, for the glaze, in a food processor or blender, combine pineapple, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cover and blend until nearly smooth. 4. Brush ham generously with glaze. Bake, uncovered, for 45–60 minutes more or until the thermometer registers 140 F. If desired, drizzle ham with pineapple juice to moisten it. Garnish with pineapple wedges and serve with mustard.
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TAKE A BREAK
4. Spread awareness. While it’s important to ensure your pets are taken care of, you should inform other pet owners and professionals about the overpopulation of stray animals. Educate your loved ones, friends, and coworkers about the statistics of homeless animals, how many are in
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shelters, and ways they can help. Share the importance of spaying and neutering and how that simple act can impact the number of homeless pets in your community.
To get involved and help the four- legged friends in your area, contact your local animal shelter and see how you can make a difference.
Text your answers to Sachi at 808-286-7633. The first person to text with the correct answers gets a $5 Starbucks gift card.
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A Longstanding Thanksgiving Tradition in Hawaii
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This War Chief Is Practically Hercules What Our Clients Are Saying
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It’s National Prevent a Litter Month Garlic and Pineapple-Glazed Ham Take a Break!
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RAISING THANKFUL CHILDREN A DAILY DOSE OF GRATITUDE
Most parents want their kids to view Thanksgiving as a meaningful event — not just an opportunity to indulge in turkey and mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, most kids’ eyes will glaze over when their parents launch into a lecture about thankfulness. You will likely find better success by emphasizing the value of gratitude all year long. “What do you say?” It’s a question we all ask our young children after someone does something nice for them. This practice instills good manners, but it shouldn’t be
confused with teaching gratitude. Imparting the meaning behind the words “thank you” takes something more. If you want grateful children, you need to be grateful parents. Consider how you can incorporate gratitude more into your everyday life. Are you as thankful as you should be? Do you repay favors and write thank-you notes? Do you regularly talk about why you’re so fortunate or what you’re thankful for? Cultivating gratitude in your life sets a good example, and many studies show it benefits your mental health as well. Next, consider how you can encourage your child to reflect on who they’re grateful for. Acts of kindness and returning the favor to those who have been good to us can inspire kids to put their gratitude into action. Doing
some yardwork, sharing a toy, or making a painting as a gift can help children understand how powerful it can be to outwardly show our gratitude for the people who are in our lives. Consistency is the most crucial factor, so try to find ways you can incorporate gratitude into your everyday routine. Children of any age can keep a gratitude journal with their parents’ help. Some families also use a gratitude jar where each family member can write what they’re grateful for on a slip of paper and add something different to the jar each week. It’s the perfect way to keep gratitude front and center. These lessons may not sink in immediately, but by cultivating these positive habits in our everyday lives, you will see a big difference in the long run.
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