August 7, 2014 Ke Alaka'i Issue

August 7, 2014

‘ KE ALAKA I Volume 108: Issue 2

THE LEADER

The latest on Iselle and Julio 5 Up-to-date information about the destructive duo

Guardians of the Galaxy 7

Marvel’s newest superhero blockbuster sets box office record

Preparing for the Storm 10-11

A guide for assembling a 72-hour kit in case of emergency

KE ALAKA I August 7, 2014 • Volume 108: Issue 2 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A us t i n Meldr um

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS

INTERNS R eb e cca G ulde n G re g E r ick s o n

Samone Isom, Reid Crickmore, Jared Roberts, Meagan Crowell VIDEOGRAPHERS ART & GRAPHICS M a ke nzie Hea d M o rgan Bou whuis La ure n Steimle H e ct or Per iquin Jo h n Diaz E t h a n Tsa i

Ni S h ipe n g Ja me s A s t le Je f f C o llin s A b ra h a m G a rcia AD MANAGER Ke A la k a ‘i S t a f f

PHOTOGRAPHERS Ke l s i e C a rlson H e ct or Per iquin

CONTENTS On going c onf li c t i n G a za s e es d ea t h t ol l r i s e

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“ Gu a rd ia ns of t he G a l a x y ” s u r p a sses ex p ec t a t ions in th e b ox of f ic e

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A l u m ni D u s t in B ra d shaw us es his B Y U H ex p er ienc e to s p r i ng b oa rd c a reer

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N E W S CE N T E R BOX 1920 BYUH LAIE, HI 96762 Editorial, photo submissions & distrib u t i o n i n q u i r i e s : ke a l a k a i @ by u h . e d u .

To s u b s c r i b e t o t h e R S S F E E D o r t o view additional ar ticles, go t o ke a l a k a i . by u h . e d u .

Share with us your photo of the week and we may feature it in our next issue. e-mail us at kealakai@byuh.edu The clock tower in Chinatown along the riverwalk. Photo by Hector Periquin.

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ADVISOR Le e A n n La mb e r t ART DIRECTOR M a ke n zie He a d

COPY EDITORS A us t i n Meldr um H o m e r Wolma n

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ON THE COVER

An adventurer enjoys the newly opened zipline at Keana Farms in Kahuku, the first of its kind on the North Shore. Photo courtesy of CLIMB works.

AUGUST 08

FRIDAY A carnival and dance will be held at the Makakilo Stake Center as part of the Single Adult Regional Conference themed “Let your light so shine.” The carnival will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the dance will begin at 9:30 p.m. Church standards will be enforced.

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WEDNESDAY Last day to withdraw from Summer B Semester.

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FRIDAY Farmers Market begins at 10:30 a.m. in its permanent new location in the Aloha Center Ballroom.

BYUHSA will host Screen on the Green in the Little Circle at 10 p.m.

“Maleficent” will be showed.

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FRIDAY The closing social dance will take place in the Aloha Center from 9 p.m. til 12:30 a.m.. The theme is “Endless Summer.”

THE WEEK IN QUOTES

“[Domestic violence] has no place in society, in this work, especially man-on-women. I have to own my actions, and I have to live with them for the rest of my life.” - Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, speaking publicly about being videotaped dragging his unconscious wife out of a casino elevator in Atlantic City, N.J. The NFL’s two-game suspension of Rice has been criticized as too lenient.

“All I can say, I am still here and likely to remain for a while.” - Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, said of her plans to stay on at least until her 83rd birthday in March 2016.

NOTE

WORTHY

NEWS HEADLINES

Questions still loom following MH17 disaster Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine en route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam on July 17 killing all 283 passengers and 15 crewmembers. Nearly month later, the world still wants answers.

The United States and Ukraine officials have said the most probable cause was a surface to air missile shot from a Sovietdesigned Buk missile system. However, on July 21, the Russian Defense Ministry held a press conference and said a Ukrainian Su-25 ground-attack aircraft approached within 3 miles of the MH17 aircraft, reports to the Associated Press.

“I worry about the people in the area and I pray that it stops there. So many people have passed including children and that’s enough,” said Zara Manukyan, a BYUHawaii freshman from Armenia studying social work.

The flight departed at around 10 a.m. local Amsterdam time and four hours later Ukrainian aviation authorities informed Malaysia Airlines that it lost contact with the flight 20 miles from the next aviation waypoint. It was shot down nearly 25 miles from the Russia-Ukraine border near Torez, Ukraine.

Eurocontrol, the company responsible for routing of all the flights in the region, stated that flight MH17 was flying in unrestricted airspace.

“It’s not only a conflict about Ukraine and Russia, but also about Malaysian Airlines. They’ve gone through enough and it’s just sad to see that bad luck constantly falls on them,” said Alanna Norwood, a sophomore from California studying biochemistry.

Pro-Russian rebels take journalists past the crash sight days after Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot out of the sky on July 17. Photo by AP.

Immediately after MH17 was shot down, Ukraine closed all routes in the Eastern Ukraine airspace.

American satellite data showed the missile was fired from the ground and was shot from between Ukranian towns Torez and Snizhne.

“These airline crashes are sad to hear about especially since it is happening so much more often now than it was before. I just hope the families receive closure,” said Elise Kemp, a sophomore studying EXS from Washington D.C.

The black wbox, an electronicrecording device placed in aircrafts to help investigators determine the cause of plane crashes, revealed that shrapnel from a missile caused a massive explosive decompression, according to Time News.

The MH17 crash occurred four months after Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 went missing while en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur.

- JARE D ROBE RTS

Crisis in the Middle East

An Israeli army officer gives journalists a tour of a tunnel allegedly used

by Palestinian militants for cross-border attacks, at the Israel-Gaza Border.

Photo by AP

Egypt holding talks with Israel and Palestinians to resolve conflict Indirect Israeli-Palestinian negotiations over extending a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and ending a blockade of the battered territory got underway in Cairo on Wednesday, Aug. 6, with both sides taking hard-line positions and much jockeying expected ahead, reports AP.

“Israel wants the Islamic militant Hamas to disarm, or at least ensure it cannot re-arm, before considering the group’s demand that the territory’s borders be opened,” says the AP story.

However, Hazem Abu Shanab, a member of Fatah, one of the main factions involved in the talks, said disarmament would require Israel to pull out from occupied Palestinian territory.

“The two sides have reviewed what they consider issues of concern,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri said at a news conference, describing the matter as “complicated and not easy.”

Nearly 1,900 Palestinians have been killed in the fighting, three-quarters of them civilians, according to the United Nations.

Israel says some 900 Palestinian militants were among the dead.

Sixty-four Israeli soldiers and three civilians inside Israel have also been killed.

Shukri said the cease-fire, set to expire at 8 a.m. Friday (0500 GMT), would likely be extended if more time for talks is needed. An Egyptian security official said Cairo was pressing Israel for an extension.

An Israeli attack on an United Nations school sheltering refugees in the Gaza strip on July 30 killing 19 people and wounding scores more, has resulted in condemnation on Israel’s actions.

“The attack was a source of universal shame,” said United Nations Relief and Works Agency spokesman Christopher Gunness.

Refugees in the camp fled their homes in northern Gaza after Israel dropped hints of military action.

“Why, of all places, a refugee camp?” was the initial question BYU-Hawaii sophomore Mollie Kite had about the Israeli attack.

“It just seems so wrong to do. Hopefully everything gets settled. The last thing we need is a bigger UN conflict in the world.”

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However, the Israeli military defended its actions with claims the UN school had first fired mortar bombs and Israel was simply retaliating.

“It’s such an awful thing that even if someone else fired first there shouldn’t always be retaliation,” said Andrew Day, a freshman from Utah.

- JARE D ROBE RTS & AP

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Hurricanes expected to hit Friday and last the weekend As of Wednesday morning, Aug. 6, Hurricane Iselle was downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 1 tropical storm with winds of about 90 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Iselle is expected to hit the Hawaii Island Thursday afternoon and make its way to Oahu late Friday morning.

The county of Oahu was put on a Tropical Storm Watch with forcasters predicting high winds, heavy rains, and high surf advisory.

A second hurricane, Julio, was spinning about 1,650 miles east of Hilo, with winds of about 75 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane, said Lixion Avlia, senior hurricane forecaster with the National Hurricane Center in Miami. It has not intensified in the last few hours, he added.

Julio is expected to pass north of the Hawaiian islands in three to four days. However, Avlia said it was still too far away to predict its actual path.

“Hawaii should be more interested now in Hurricane Iselle, which is closer to the Hawaiian Islands,” he said.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has released some tips for preparing for the hurricane: • Secure loose outdoor objects that might be blown away by high winds and become flying debris.

• Windows should be boarded up. Larger windows may be broken by wind pressure, while smaller windows are mainly damaged by wind-driven debris.

People line up outside of Costco in Honolulu on Aug. 5 waiting to buy supplies for the upcoming storms. Photo courtesy Mark Lee

• If evacuation is required, be sure to take your disaster supply kit when leaving for a designated shelter. Keep in mind that evacuation routes may become flooded or cut off, even before the full force of the tropical cyclone arrives.

Hawaii residents were busy stocking up on water and other supplies at grocery stores to wait out the storm.

Resident Judy Castillo said she wanted to make sure her family was prepared before big crowds flooded stores and shelves emptied, reported AP. “Two storms in a row? It’s like, hello,” she said, pushing a cart with two cases of water and other items from a drug store to her car.

The state Department of Emergency Management advises residents to prepare a seven-day disaster supply kit with the following items: • Water: One gallon of water per person per day for seven days for drinking and sanitation.

• Food: Nonperishable food that does not require cooking, including local foods such as Spam, corned beef, and Vienna sausage.

• Eating utensils: Plates, mess kits, forks and chopsticks.

• Radio: Battery-powered or hand-crank radio with NOAA weather alert.

• Extra set of clothing:: • Light: Flashlight and/or a portable fluorescent or LED light.

• Spare batteries.

• First aid: Get a first-aid kit.

• Whistle: Important for signaling for help.

• Important paper: (passport, visa, birth certificate, etc.)

• Hygiene kit: Toothbrush/toothpaste, Disinfectant wipes/moist towelettes, Tissue/toilet paper, soap, Feminine hygiene needs

Students seeking shelter can go to the BYU-Hawaii Stake Center. Community residents can seek shelter beginning Thursday at 4 p.m. at the BYUH Cannon Activities Center or go to Kahuku High School. Check the byuh.edu web page for the latest information.

- H O M ER WOLMAN & AP

This is the projected path of how Tropical Storm Iselle is expected to hit the Hawaiian islands as of 5 a.m. on 0Aug. 6. Graphic from NOAA AUGUST 7, 2014

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LDS doctor and musician says he uses his talents to inspire others Last fall Canadian LDS musician, Wayne Burton, filmed his music video, “It’s Who You Know,” here in Laie and encouraged aspiring musicians to take their love of music to the next level.

“The image of a poor musician is all too common, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Burton, who is a full-time medical practitioner, father, husband, and producer/creator of six inspirational albums since 1998. He performs at firesides and youth conferences, and his songs have been performed by choirs in the U.S. , Canada, New Zealand and Holland.

It may seem like a lot to handle, but Burton said every musician’s story is different. “I decided many years ago that with my love for science and medicine and my love for music, I was going to try to find a way to do both careers. Medicine is a big commitment and medical school was pretty intense.” Yet, Burton has managed to work under his own label, Huge Music, and write songs for mainstream country artists and collaborate with others.

The music video shot in Laie is titled “It’s Who You Know,” and this is often what young musicians are told: networking

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Wayne Burton seeks to recognize God in his music, which he hopes will in turn inspire his listeners. Photo courtesy of Wayne Burton

is crucial to success. But Burton said this isn’t as true as it used to be.

“The answer used to be a very strong yes, but now is still a weak yes.

That’s because there is always a place for viral success online, but it’s so rare. People can certainly build their brand all on their own with hard work and if they have music that connects with people.” He continued to say it is best not to make your music without any input.

“I’ve been so fortunate to work with some of the best producers and arrangers anywhere and have written with some great talents too. It’s lifted me in my abilities and expression of my music,” he said.

One of his latest projects has been “It’s Who You Know.”

When writing the song, Burton wanted to convey an important message. “If we were concerned about our status, it should be our status with the God who made us and who loves us,” said Burton.

BYUH students were featured in the video and included shots on Temple Beach, Laie Point, and areas near Gunstock Ranch.

Burton loved his time in Laie. “It’s such a beautiful place and the local people are the best.”

- SAMONE ISOM

Box Office Superheroes Marvel’s newest installment “Guardians of the Galaxy” surpasses students’ expectations

“Guardians of the Galaxy,” the newest installment from Disney-owned Marvel, raked in $94.3 million on its opening weekend, making it the best August debut ever, according to Bloomberg. The money it made well surpassed BoxOfficeGuru.com’s projection that anticipated a pull in of only $72 million to $75 million on opening weekend.

The film also surpassed viewers’ expectations as well. Paul Bacera, a sophomore from California studying business marketing raved about the movie. Bacera said, “‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is probably the best Marvel movie so far after ‘Avengers’ and ‘Iron Man 1.’” Guardians has a 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 9/10 on IMDB. Don’t let the talking raccoon and grunting tree trick you into thinking this is a silly children’s movie. Both of them are dynamic characters with a deep story. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is funny and it was the greatest movie so far this year.”

It is easy to laud this superhero film that purposefully doesn’t fit the mold of heroic and tormented heroes struggling to choose to do good. The ragtag group of outlaws grudgingly band together for money, and then to save lives.

“It was great,” said Braden Donaldson, a sophomore from Arizona studying psychology. “It was a good combination between humor and action with an amazing soundtrack. I didn’t expect much from it, but came out thinking it was better than the ‘Avengers!’”

The film was full of laugh-out-loud moments, usually brought about by some part of the scene being out of place. When

ENTERTAINMENT “Guardians of the Galaxy” features a star-studded cast with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and voices of Vin Deisel and Bradley Cooper.

epic music swells in a touching moment and the characters suddenly say or do something mundane, the audience bursts into laughter. Or in contrast, a retro ’80s or ‘70s song will accompany an epic scene, like a man launching himself into space.

Atalie Isaacson, a junior from Arizona studying exercise science, said, “Although it sounded silly, it was actually really good.

The acting was great. There was awesome casting, and Chris Pratt is a beautiful man.”

That’s not to say everything was fun and games, though it was a fun ride for the audience. The opening scene is truly heart wrenching, and there are poignant moments that contrast the hilarity without seeming out of place.

All the characters have a refreshing amount of depth. Even though it is set in an entirely fictional outer space location, the characters seemed more real and multi-dimensional than those who usually inhabit in the larger-than-life action flicks that Hollywood produces.

Viewers get to see the scoundrel act selflessly, the assassin confess her wounded heart, the cocky weapon’s expert cry and accept comfort, and the most righteous one get in a drunken fight.

The movie was well rounded, well told, and wholly unexpected at times. Often, seasoned moviegoers feel they can guess what will happen but this is not the case for “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

-SAMONE ISOM

AUGUST 7, 2014

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Free Closes at dark Vert Bowls Keyhole sections Spine Pyramid Box Flat Bar

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Skateboarders in Laie are met with a major obstacle — there is nowhere to skate. The lack of a skate parks in the near area forces skaters to hit the road and travel to nearby parks like Banzai Skate Park in Pupukea. Banzai is a quality park, but can be intimidating, crowded, and is currently under construction. Kahuku High School had a skate park in years past, but the ramps have since been taken out and all that remains is a flat bar and a bench.

For those Laie skaters craving something to carve, a day trip to Kailua or Honolulu will provide a park to suit all skill levels.

In Kailua is the Keolu Skate Park, a 15,000 square-foot concrete playground. A further drive to Honolulu will land skaters in the urban Aala Skate Park, located in the heart of Chinatown. Listed are some of the features of each park and their addresses.

Aala Skate Park.

280 N. King St, Honolulu, HI 96817 Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Above: Skaters at Keolu skate park in Kailua enjoy a sunny day on the vert bowls. RIght: James Astle grinds a rail at Aala Skate Park in Chinatown. Photos by Kelsie Carlson.

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Free Lights until 9 p.m.

Euro Gap Flat bars Quarter Pipes Banks Pyramids Boxes Hand rail

-RE ID CRICKMORE

Life’s an adventure with ups and downs BYUH alumni Dustin Bradshaw writes second inspiritional book

COMMUNITY Dustin Bradshaw said his time at BYU-Hawaii prepared him for a life of unexpected adventure, multi-cultural interaction, and world traveling.

Photo courtesy of Dustin Bradshaw

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or BYU-Hawaii graduate Dustin Bradshaw, life has been an adventure. After growing up in Utah, Bradshaw has since lived in six different states and three different countries. During that time he has from graduated college, started a family, worked as a Foreign Service officer, and written two books.

“Life has taught me that it is one interesting adventure with ups and downs along the journey. It is up to us to make the best of whatever comes our way,” said Bradshaw. As a high school student, Bradshaw had a desire to travel and make a difference.

“My senior ambition in my high school yearbook was to ‘travel the world and be paid for it.’”

After serving a full-time mission in New England, Bradshaw attended BYUH where he graduated in 2008 with bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Intercultural Studies with an emphasis in Communication.

“BYU-Hawaii prepared me for the Foreign Service because on campus you have the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people and learn how to work with them.

That is an important aspect of diplomacy.

BYU-Hawaii also opened my eyes to the many careers out there. It truly was a springboard for my life today,” said Bradshaw.

Bradshaw, his wife Lady Hiva, and their baby son Tau’aho live in Istanbul, Turkey where Dustin works as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State. He is currently a management officer in the United States Consulate General. Before that he lived in Manila, Philippines for two years. Bradshaw said his career “not only provides the opportunity to travel, but also to speak languages and work with the cultures of the many people of the world.”

Recently Bradshaw accomplished another dream of his, completing his second book, “Counting Candles.” Bradshaw published his first book “White Lilies in Autumn” in 2012.

According to Bradshaw, the book is about a man named James Smith who is turning 40 years old but feels he hasn’t accomplished much in his life. However, his kind actions towards people have vastly affected others in ways he never knew. “I love to write and I love inspirational stories...so why not write and inspirational story?”

“Counting Candles” is completely out of my imagination. During the day I would see something happen or experience something and that would make it into the book somehow. I had a rough outline of what I wanted to happen, [then] the characters and their stories grew organically until they were real to me.”

Bradshaw hopes his book inspires readers to realize that they make a difference whether they think they do or not.

“Although we have hard times and we will struggle, we can stand up, dust ourselves off, and use a helping hand if we need to.”

From his diverse life experiences and writing career Bradshaw has learned to never give up. “Don’t quit. Ever. I believe that in life we all can accomplish anything we want to. We have to work to make some things happen, but the reality is if we did not or will not accomplish something it is our own fault. We cannot blame it on others for our failure. If we want it bad enough, we will find a way.”

“Counting Candles” is available in bookstores and online. Bradshaw said he hopes to have the book available in the BYUH library soon.

- GREG E RICKSON AUGUST 7, 2014

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WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR 72-HOUR Water

Important Papers PASSPORT VISA BIRTH CERTIFICATE CONTACT INFO.

Extra Set of Clothing Batteries

Entertainment BOOKS GAMES PAPER/PENCILS

Hygiene Kit TOOTHBRUSH/PASTE DISINFECTANT WIPES TOILET PAPER SOAP FEMININE HYGIENIC NEEDS

Entertainment

Food Medications

CANNED GOODS HARD CANDY SAIMIN CEREALS WATER

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hurricanes over hawaii

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For more information on Hurricane Iselle and emergency preparedness, see page 5.

- M AKEN ZIE H EAD AUGUST 7, 2014

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zipping through the trees CLIMB Works brings zipline adventure to Keana Farms in Kahuku

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eana Farms Zipline, founded by the thrill-seeking adventure company CLIMB Works, is the first zipline to reach Oahu’s North Shore.

The zip line takes its daring customers on a zipflight over the beautiful coastal farmland in Kahuku and offers breathtaking views of the North Shore. “I grew up here in the North Shore, but I’ve never seen this part of it. The peaceful part that makes you sit back and realize how lucky you are to have this in your backyard, ya know?” said Zhane Santiago, a first-time rider of the Keana Farms Zip line. Zhane and her family especially enjoyed the 4-wheel drive tour up to the zip line and spent three hours sightseeing, cultivating, and zipping through their very own “backyard.”

The zip line itself is made up of seven world-class, side-by-side zip lines that have been carefully designed so there is no need to worry about hand brakes or anything of that kind. The equipment is thoroughly inspected before and after each use and each guide is first aid and CPR certified. The only requirement is that each adventurer must weigh less than 270 pounds and be at least 7 years old.

CLIMB Works believes that ziplining can provide the rider with more than just an adrenaline rush. “We want to benefit the local community by finding ways to preserve the land, have a positive economic impact on the local community including job creation, and provide greenhouses for

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This place is magical, it’s worth every penny you spend.

-Conway Kaka

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local students for ‘hands-on’ learning,” says the mission statement on CLIMBworks.com.

The Keana Farms Zipline combines adventure with learning in an aerialeducation experience that teaches, “ancient and modern agricultural practices, sustainable food production, and alternative energy solution,” in addition to conquering fears and having a good time.

CLIMB Works, who operate two other zipline adventures in Tennessee and Idaho, named their company with an acronym that defines their purpose. CLIMB stands for Challenge, Learn, Inspire, Master, and Believe, all of which extend beyond the individual and into the community. “Using this unique landscape and the rich history of Oahu, our mission is to give people a fun, safe, educational, and unique way to experience a working commercial farm without the dangers of direct interaction. Our mission, however, is two-fold. Every business should seek to build up the local community in which it resides,” says the CLIMB Works mission statement.

It’s a win-win situation, giving tourists and locals a ride of their life, and preserving the farmland and products of the Keana Farms.

“I never thought I’d be working at a zip line... and now I have the best job ever. This place is magical, it’s worth every penny you spend,” said Conway Kaka, an employee at Keana Farms Zipline.

- M EAGAN CROWE LL