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March 14, 2022

Maui Economic Opportunity Board President took his turn on The MEO Minute, part of Akaku’s The Maui Daily broadcast, on Wednesday, March 9.

He touched on the history of MEO, which is nearing its 57th birthday on March 22. The first board president was Dr. Marion Hanlon; the first administrator, Elizabeth “Jonesie” Medeiros.

The first program was the Head Start preschool for low income families. The segment appears after the 9 minute mark. The link follows:

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