I had to send a big thank-you to the staff at Hale Makua Kahului for all their hard work and dedication. Each and every one, custodial staff, all the certified nursing assistant, business and administrative staff, food preparation and dining room workers, nurses and doctors, drivers, yard and maintenance helpers, and anyone I may have overlooked, deserve a huge word of thanks and recognition.

Of late, Denise Thayer and her staff deserve kudos for all their hard work on the “Luana” project video. The video describes with accuracy just what Hale Makua is about. Also thanks to Teresa Lopes and the girls in the activity room for the way they presented it to those who took part in the video itself — like a Hollywood gala, with red carpet, Oscars awarded, and photos in front of a star-studded tinsel backdrop to boot. You made all the residents and families of residents feel very special when really, it’s all of you who are the special ones.

Thank you all!

Ron Rawson

Kula

From The Maui News, April 5, 2011