Joe Carvalho

Joe Carvalho

Joe Carvalho grew up in Hawi Stable Camp. He talks about his involvement in sports and describes an idyllic life exploring the backroads, cooling off in the Hawi reservoirs, and swimming in the gulches as youth. Joe shares the fishing spots he and his family frequented. He recalls how difficult the plantation closure was on his family, and how Kohala’s spirit of helping each other is what got everyone through the hardship.

Interview Clips

Introduction and Growing Up in Hawi Stable Camp

Getting Into Trouble

High School Sports on the Big Island

Advice: Keep an Open Mind

Fishing Stories

Rescue at Pololū Valley

When the Plantation Phased Out

Taking Care of Each Other

Sharing Cultures

Remembering One Good Game

Recreation and Fun at Kohala

Marrying His High School Sweetheart

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