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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

KAHUKU
Ceremony will dedicate Plantation Days mural

Kahuku Medical Center will celebrate the completion of its new Plantation Days mural and honor members of the community at a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the emergency room parking lot.

Local artist Ron Artis interviewed longtime Kahuku resident and plantation worker Angel Ramos for inspiration for the mural that depicts a poignant scene from Kahuku at the turn of the 20th century. The hospital first opened as a clinic, tending to the needs of plantation workers.

Artis offered to create the mural and has donated hours of his time to complete the work. The theme of the mural is transformation — giving significance to the sacrifices and hope of past generations.