The Molokai Advertiser NewsBy George Peabody, Publisher
4-17-96 issue
H-4 Internet Uploads The MAN
Molokai Advertiser News now appears on the H-4 internet, and includes some local photos too!
Log on to Hawaii's H4 website (http://www.hotspotshawaii.com) anytime and get the latest news of Molokai, and see the photos.
And you will love all the other publications, source info., and H-4's internet radio-Its Amazing!
Hawaii's first all internet radio station, I.R.H. is having a fund drive to help keep the Hawaiian music operation on the air. The station which "broadcasts" (a better description would be "webcasts") out of Hawaii'sH4website (http://www.hotspotshawaii.com) has been a very popular stop for afficiandos and fans of local Hawaiian music... especially those away from Hawaii, where access to the music is very scarce. Rabbett says that about 6,000 people listen to the broadcasts every week. He is now asking for listener help in order to keep I.R.H. going. For more information, drop by and read up on how can help I.R.H. The URL is: http://www.hotspotshawaii.com/IRH-home.html
Crime Stoppers Offers $25,000 Reward
Regarding Pipeline Vandalism
1-888-242-6966
Your information could earn you up to $25,000 Reward if it leads to the arrest and indictment of persons responsible for the recent vandalism to the water pipeline above Kaunakakai. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers offers anonymity by offering each caller a code number.
This unusually large reward has been made to Crime Stoppers from the Molokai community specifically for the information on the Molokai pipeline vandalism case because of the community wide effect of the vandalism. Additional donations are being accepted. Call Crime Stoppers new toll free number: 1-888-242-6966, then ask for a code number, then tell your information, then check back a few days later using your code number to identify your callin........then collect your REWARD!
Also, information about other felony crimes that leads to the arrest and indictment of those responsible, or to the capture of wanted fugitives can earn the caller up to $1,000.
"Let me be brave in the attempt" Troy Barboza Special Olympics Torch Run
by S. Peabody
Sixty runners, walkers, bicyclists, wheelchair athletes, babes in strollers participated in the annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Saturday morning in Hoolehua. Glenn Phillips, one of Molokai's best conditioned athletes was the first runner to make it around the 3.8 course.
Carrying the Special Olympics Torch were Susan McPherson, Walter Whitten, Mahie McPherson, Liko Tancayo, and Eddie Delos Reyes. The U.S. Olympic Torch was carried around the entire course by Jesse English, sponsored by Butch Mason, the original organizer of the Molokai Amateur Radio Association. Ken McDowell, Hawaii Special Olympics Coordinator also participated the the run.
Besides Special Olympians and their families, other participants included, Brother Kamakana and his friend from Honolulu, Sus Kondo, who regularly participates in Oahu and Molokai Torch Runs; Rita Kalahiki, a Special Olympics coach who, despite painful heels, completed the course on a bicycle, "brave in the attempt." And there was "the Principal" and Mr. Bellino, and teachers from Kaunakakai , Kualapuu, and Molokai High School, who all got up and out for the 7 am start on a Saturday!
Best of all was the upbeat, positive attitude of the Special Athletes who were eager to start the qualifying competition for next month's State Games.
Following the Torch Run, the first two qualifying events were held in the MHIS parking lot. Ribbons were awarded to Charissa Davis for her first time attempt in the 25m assisted walk, with teacher Judy Shaw. Sumiko Aea, finished her 25m walk with a flourish, coached by teacher Shari Lynn . Both girls received lots of cheers from friends and family. Other events included the softball throw, standing long jump, long jump, distance runs and other track and field events.
The Torch Run is a recognition of the Honolulu Police Officer Troy Barboza who was killed in the line of duty, and who had been a Special Olympics coach. This local torch run also is a benefit for the local and US Olympic team. This year, Molokai Special Olympics includes more than 40 Special Athletes and their coaches who have participated in Aquatics in Kona in March. Later this month Molokai Special Athletes will be competing in softball on Maui, will also be going to Hilo for Basketball competitions. The Hawaii Special Olympics will be held during the Memorial Day weekend in Honolulu. In August, Molokai will be hosting the Regional soccer championships, with funding assist from the Weinberg Foundation.
Molokai Director of Special Olympics LaVerne Legare thanked the Special Olympics athletes and their families, all the community and law enforcement runners for their participation. Also not to be forgotten is the Molokai Amateur Radio Club, who did a full exercise to monitor all the runners during the hour and a half event and Wesley Davis for the loan of the tent.
Photos: Jesse English carries torch. Sumiko and her supporters pop a wheelie over the finish line in 1996 Troy Barboza Torch Run.
'96 Teen Health Fair: Hands-on FUN!
The 1996 Teen Health Fair last Wednesday filled The Barn with a wide variety of activities to "Make Healthy Lives". Chairperson Julie Nakamura and her committee put together a wide variety of agencies with lots of information and hand-on activities.
The Department of Health Public Health Nurses Ken Gonzales and Kathy Kennedy taught students how to take their pulse and about how exercise can improve your heart health and the Nutrition Branch's Wendy Espaniola could do a print out of your blood pressure and body fat analysis, good for teens to know.
In the next booth, "Try Friendship First", the Coalition to Reduce Teen Pregnancy was thought-provoking -- encouraging teens to make choices for safe, abstinent, fun activities like making popcorn with a friend, giving a flower to a friend, or going to the beach with a group of friends to surf and swim, or helping a senior citizen neighbor together, and talk story and music sharing by Youth Center staff Joshua Adachi and George Aiwohi , picture taking with friends . There was much to do, students "worked" to get prizes by visiting and participating in as many booths as they could, got some great freebies and lots of good health information. Among the other agencies involved were Na Pu'uwai, Family Support Center, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Maui Police Department, Family Planning Project, Peer Education (most popular booth with face painting by talented students), Molokai General Hospital, Interim Health Care, Maui AIDS Foundation, Hale Ho'okupa'a, BYU Athletes, Kamehameha Schools.
Committee members who worked hard to put the 1996 Health Fair together with Nakamura were Sybil Lopez, Tiffany Rhyne, Ilima Gorsich, Keola Stone, Greg Solatorio, Johnette Sanchez, Courtney Spencer, Sheries Jose, Nani Sambajon, Matt Yamashita, Melissa Pacana, Letitia Han, Gisele Ortegoro. Advisors included Erin Eichorn, Student Activities Coordinator, Public Health Nurse Ken Gonzales, and PCNC Adele Lee. The morning Health Fair was followed by an afternoon assembly.
photos: photo: Kamehameha School's Moloka'i students Iakaika Wallace, Ralph Albino, Ekemana Lima, Kamuela Strickland and their teacher Gabriel Naeole brought a graphic display of the consequences of smoking on your body, and students could win a button or pencil at the annual Molokai HIgh & Intermediate School Health Fair Don Oakerson, Heart Association says there's a lot of sugar in a can of soda.
photos: Mr. and Mrs. Hamakua and Mrs. Arce work with Alu Like programs to pass on their knowledge about Hawaiian herbs and their use for a healthy life. Students were interested to learn the use of common plants they see in their own yards like popolo and kukui.
MHIS graduate Brandyn Akana left, accompanied fellow BYU student athletes Paulasi Taulava, Ionata Enosa, Becky Lauback and Coach Ken Wagner. MHIS student athletes Keanu Kapuni-Szasz second from left in front) and Gladine Rapanot (at right front) college athletes, and others tried their skill at "making baskets".
Answering a question correctly got Henry Blount a free pencil and smiles of approval at the MGH Women's Health Center booth from Janice Kalanihuia, Phoebe Starkey and Phyllis Lariaso.
Makaala's Report Call Police 553-5355 or 911 Report On Haole-Activity
(haole: ha-Spirit; ole-without; empty. Perpetrators of crime are acting haole)
Information by Maui Police Dept. - Kaunakakai District
3-23 - Theft III at Manako Lane backyard of a roll of black roofing paper, value $105
3-24 - Cockfight activity reported in Hoolehua. Police observed numerous vehicles and persons to rear of a Farrington Ave residence, but not on going chock fighting. R-1 informed to cease any such ongoing activities who complied with officers instructions.....Burglary I / forced entry at Wiliwili Place residence which was vacant......
3-25 - Theft III from car parked, open and unlocked at Waialua Church parking lot at about 4pm, taken was camera and case value $250 Minolta #7000 Black 35 mm
3-26 - Theft II from car parked behind Pascua Store, $324 worth of items taken
3-28 - Criminal Property Damage II to corn field operator John Deer tractor near Manila Place, rear cab window smashed..... CPD III at entrance to Kahale Mua Housing in Maunaloa reported, after gate was again damaged by unknown means causing $300 damage.....Theft IV from vehicle parked at Misaki Store, unlocked: a purse leather brown fanny-pack type, Visa/Master/Driver's lic, cash total value about $35.
3-30 - Assault II reported at Canoe Hale at Kaunakakai Pier about 11:30 pm, Investigation of Disorderly Conduct case found that the victim had been struck in face with bottle.
4-3 - Waialua: residents reported harassment and stalking at 1120pm, honking harassment, a rock and three eggs hit house and car, and stolen forsale sign posted as harassment; then on 4-13 George Peabody reported that four JV's harassed and threatened him at 7:50 am on the beach. When he reached for MACE, they ran away to a white pickup truck with license # MUM 483 and escaped west to a residence on hill nearby- police investigating.
4-8 - Theft II at Papohaku Beach Park of two mountain bicycles (1-men & 1-women) secured to a light post near restrooms at beach park at about 9:30 a.m.......Trespass reported at Maunaloa Town and Citizen Arrest executed on an unemployed California man, Joshua Adrian Anthony Medure, who refused to leave the area.
4-10 - Reckless Endangering and Criminal Property Damage of highway sign at MP 10 damged $50 by small caliber bullets, in area of several residential houses......A Burglary II reported in Maunaloa for theft of tools: Air compressor color grey with red handles $200; two box Craftsman wrenches $100.
COURT CALLS: HALAWA HASSEL Updated: Prosecutor Moana Lutey has informed Mr./Mrs Stephen Barrett of Cloverdale, CA., that a Halawa Valley resident would not be prosecuted for alleged terroristic threatening of the Barretts . According to Lutey, the evidence provided by police and even the victims' own testimony give no factual basis for the charge of Terroristic Threatening I. Barretts admitted the other man with the alleged shotgun did not point it at them, nor did he even talk to them. A charge of T.T.II, which would have to prove intent to terrorize or acted in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing the Barretts, or threatened by word or conduct to cause bodily injury or serious damage to property was unsupported by facts. The prosecutor wrote : "From the police report and conversations that I have had with you, it is evident that (R-1) was concerned about your presence on his private property. Whether his requests for you to leave his property rise to the level of terroristic threatening is questionable at best, and in my opinion, do not meet the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt. Instead, it appears that (R-1) primary motive was to get you to leave his property - not to terrorize you by threatening bodily injury to either of you," wrote prosecutor Lutey.
Don't Act Haole-kine!
Editor's note: Thieves steal, bullies harass and fight because they are acting haole (a Hawaiian word that means without Spirit, without Life), demonstrating bad character. Encourage adults and teach the children to live aloha-and don't act haole-then everyone can enjoy Molokai!
Operation Blessing Pancake Breakfast
The annual Operation Blessing Back to School Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 20, 1996. From 7:00 am to 10:30 am, Kalaiakamanu Church will be the site of the annual benefit. Church donation: of $5 for Eggs, spam, Rice, coffee, cocoa or tea and all you can eat PANCAKES. The proceeds from the event, sponsored by various Moloka'i churches, will be used to purchase school supplies for children in need.
Kalamaula Homestead Association Meeting
Liko Grambusch has announced that the Kalamaula Homestead Association will be meeting on April 17, 1996. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm sharp and end at 8:30 pm at the Kalaiakamanu Hou Church Hall.
Taxpayers Ripped Off For OHA Funds:
Governor Wants Fairness to All Hawaii
Talking about existing law, "the law treats the public unfairly," Gov. Cayetano said today that he supports a House bill that would cut payments to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from revenues collected from ceded lands. The main change the bill would make is to exclude the values of improvements the government has made to ceded lands, such as the Honolulu International Airport
Earlier this week, nearly 200 demonstrators rallied at the state Capitol to protest.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs expressed its disappointment and strong opposition to the passage. This bill will curtail the OHA trust for native Hawaiians by 80%. It's estimated that current OHA trust revenues of $15.1 million would be reduced to as little as $2.9 million per year under the proposed legislation.
1996 Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20
The 1996 Moloka'i Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 am to 2:00pm at the Mitchell Pauole Center. Recording artist Del Beazley will be featured (local boy Weymouth Kamakana plays with Del), and introducing "Chant" a group from Oahu about to release their first CD. Ikona Pescaia will do an encore performance of his winning number from last year's ukulele contest, Moana's Hula Halau will do their Merrie Monarch renditions, and Punana Leo and the Immersion students will share their sweet Hawaiian voices. Moloka'i Earth Day was started by a community citizens' group called Moloka'i CARES. their vision and efforts have made a lasting impression and continues through events like the Earth Day Celebration. The Moloka'i Recycling Center is another testament of the efforts of Molokai Cares. So come Celebrate and see the cultural and environmental exhibits, enjoy the music and ono fooood, and maybe get lucky and win a helicopter trip to the mountains of Moloka'i. This is a Drug Free event, co-sponsored by local businesses and organized by a local Earth Day Committee
Members of the Earth Day Committee who have volunteered their time are: Dan Bennett, Agnes Dela Cruz, Crystal Egusa, Zach Helm, Moke Kim, Ron Kimball, Penny Martin, Kali Montero, Diane Mokuau, Guy Nagai, Vicky Newberry, Malcom Pastrana, Malia Pierce, Rick Potts, Auntie Moana Dudoit.
Age Group Swimming
Mahinameli Reyes continues to dominate the 8 & under age group in the Maui Age Group Swimming Association. Moving to the longer course of the Olympic-sized, 50 meter pool, the eight-year old won all four of her individual events (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly) in the 50 meter distances. This is the third consecutive meet where she has swept all of the events in her division.
Her day was relatively spoiled by her older sister, 10-year old Leoho'onani, whose relay team defeated Mahina's team in a battle of mixed age groups in the 200 M Freestyle Relay. Swimming with 10-year old Mikiala Miller and two seven-year olds, Aja Suehiro and Ailani Miller, Mahina's relay team finished fourth in the event. The battle between sisters was claimed by the older siblings who also won the relay event in the process.
Leo fared well herself by swimming to state qualifying times in the 100 M Freestyle (5th0 and 100 M Breaststroke (2nd). She also swam the Butterfly (8th) and 100 M Backstroke (9th).
Loni Yonemura, in her first full year in the 11-12 age group, can plan on joining Leo in HIlo where the Hawaii Swim Club-Hilo organization will host the state's Long Course championships in late July. Loni earned a qualifying time in the 100 M Free (2nd). She was also second in the 100 M Backstroke, sixth in the 50 M Fly, and seventh in the 100 M Breaststroke events.
Looking ahead, the Molokai Swim Team will begin preparations for learn-to-swim classes during the summer months. Interested families and children can contact Lifeguards Kalani Johnson or Lani Caparida at the Cooke Swimming Pool, 553-5575, or Head Coach David Kalani at 553-3719. The classes are geared for the beginning swimmers and are eventually tapered for competition in the age group meets. Start planning your summers now.
Attention to all Parents: Parent to Parent…A Workshop for You !
Times have changed! What are our youngsters experiencing? How can we as parents help your keiki grow up to be productive, happy adults? How can we talk to our teens about sexuality, responsibility, communication?
Come to Kaunakakai Cafetorium on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 pm. Parent to Parent will help us find the answers! Door prizes and child care provided. For more information call Janice Kalanihuia at 553-5145.
PARENT TO PARENT is sponsored by the Molokai Community Team for Responding to Teen Pregnancy/Parenting (a project of Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies)
Teens…What's 'Normal'?
Information submitted by Yvonne Friel, PCNC
Has your dream child turned into a nightmare??? Why does my child think its cool to have blue hair!!? There's a phone growing out of my daughter's ear !!! He's out all the time, I don't know what to do! They listen to their friends, before they listen to me!!
Sounds familiar? Do you feel like the generations are spreading farther and farther apart? Are you so frustrated you're ready to hang him/her up? Join the Molokai High & Intermediate School and the Parent-Community Network Centers (PCNC) as they present
"Living in Peace With Your Teenager (& Pre-Teens)" featuring the one and only C.W. Stephens on Tuesday, April 23, 1996, 6:30-8:00 pm. Mitchell Pauole Center. C.W. Stevens, former Middle School Principal & Honolulu District Middle School specialist, is currently the Executive Director of Hawaii Association of Middle Schools.
C.W. will give you informational as well as a humorous presentation on how to survive "those years." He'll give you tips to help you bridge the generation gap.
Need more information? Call your school's PCNC Facilitator.
Molokai Mission School's Science Fair April 17th - TODAY
by Kenneth Nip
Molokai Mission School's 1996 Science Fair will be held 12:30-2:30 pm on Wednesday, April 17. This is the second annual fair to be held at the school, announced Principal Ian Cheeseman. The students will be presenting their projects and wish to invite their friends to see their work.
Some of the presentations will be: Kohl Simms some work he has done with fruit flies; Drew Dudoit will show the egg and the forming of a chicken; Jetta Poaha will show bouncing eggs; Keao Yuen will show some of the work he has been doing with fish. There will be presentations of electricity and its conductivity, and other projects.
Grades 1-4 students will present some science magic. The school's bells will present musical selections for the enjoyment of all.
Miss Moloka'i Filipina Candidates Named
by Irenio Vergara
The Molokai Filipino Community Council has just launched its 1996 Miss Molokai Filipina Pageant in a meeting held with the contestants on April 7, 1996 at Mrs. Rhody Abrahano's residence.
The candidates are: Miss Sybil K. Lopez, daughter of Mr. Tony Lopez; Miss Tarrah Leana Starkey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Starkey; Miss Shelby K. Pedro, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Pedro; and Mrs. Leimomi J. Gutierres, daughter of Mrs. & Mrs. Donald Gutierres.
The MFCC highly appreciates the community's understanding and cooperation in extending your financial support when the contestants approach to sell tickets to the event. The net proceeds are for a scholarship fund for those wishing to pursue higher education beyond high school.
Hana, Moloka'i Recycling Opportunities Expand with new eqiupment
Maui County's aggressive development of recycling programs has benefitted many of Maui's citizens. However, programs serving the County's more remote locations, Hana and the island of Molokai, have been slower in coming. That is about to change.
In Hana, a program initiated on April 1 will allow residents and businesses to drop off glass containers at a designated spot at the Hana landfill. Then, on an as-needed basis a glass pulverizer will be transported to Hana from Aloha Glass Recycling in Kahului. The pulverized glass will remain in Hana for use by the community as an aggregate substitute, for decorative landscaping use, and for use as backfill.
According to Dr. Hana Steel, County of Maui Recycling Coordinator, the new program is a result of the County listening to the needs and desires of the Hana community, then working with Aloha Glass Recycling to find a way to help Hana divert materials from the landfill. "
On Molokai a similar set of problems, compounded by the lengthy process involved in siting, designing building and opening a new landfill had Friendly Isle residents behind the recycling power curve as well. Primary among the logistical problems for Molokai was finding a way to process recyclables -- newspaper, office paper, metals -- for delivery to markets on Oahu, the U.S. mainland and Asia. While Molokai citizens, including commercial accounts, had the desire to divert recyclables from their new landfill, the quantities involved did not make it financially feasible for a private contractor to invest in necessary equipment.
As a result, the County for purchased of an all-purpose baler for Molokai. The baler, scheduled to be installed this week, can compress and bale all types of recyclables, which will then be shipped to off-island markets. Molokai residents, most of whom bring their household trash and recyclables to the island's landfill, are encouraged to separate their recyclables at home and drop them off at a designated section of the landfill for processing. The business sector is also encouraged to participate. For more information about Recycle Moloka'i call Malcolm Pastrana at 553-3869.
Keiki Fair - Fun, Fascinating & Free !!
Mayor Linda Crockett Lingle has proclaimed April as the "Month of the Young Child." Events are planned around the State to emphasize the fact that our children's early years are the most important for helping them develop skills necessary for becoming effective citizens, capable workers, and future loving parents.
On Molokai, volunteers from preschools, service clubs, and agencies are busy preparing for this year's So make sure to bring your young keiki to this year's KEIKI FAIR which will be held on Saturday, April, 27, from 9 am to noon at Kaunakakai School playground.
Face painting, puppets, crafts, music, and many other activities are all planned to encourage young children and their families to "learn through playing." be sure to come out for this very special day. For more information, or to volunteer time or materials, please call Faye at Molokai Family Support Center (553-3276).
Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko Official T-Shirt and Poster Now available!
Special Moloka'i Discount Prices Advance Sale by Halau Hula O Kukunaokala Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moloka'i Visitors Association Booth Earth Day Fair - Mitchell Pauole Center
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moloka'i Visitors Association Office Corner Ala Malama and Kam Hwy.
T-Shirts/Tank Tops (S, M, L, XL) - $12
T-Shirts/Tank Tops (XXL - $14 T-Shirts (XXXL) - $16
Poster - $10
(Regular prices will apply at hula festival - Take advantage of the advance sale savings)
Moloka'i Visitors Association Invites You to Attend The 6th annual Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko A Celebration of the Birth of Hula on Moloka'i Saturday, May 18, 8 a..m. to 5 p.m. Papohaku Beach Park Hula - Music - Food Booths - Crafts Off-island visitors are advised to make air or Maui Princess reservations early - 4,000 attended last year's event.
For information, call MVA at 553-3876
Aloha State Games
The Aloha State Games, Hawaii's version of the Olympics, will be held at a plethora of venues from June 7 through June 16. Local athletes, with 45 sports to choose from, can pick up registration books at 7-11 outlets statewide beginning on April 8 or call the Aloha State Games Office at (808) 947-4141
The Molokai Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt !
Photo/story by the Easter Bunny's assistant, Ed Mahoney
A Pride of Lions, Lionesses and Leos gathered at the Kaunakakai Soccer Field for the Annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 6, 1996. More than 2000 colorful eggs had been left by the Easter Bunny and Molokai's children turned out for the joyous hunt. The Easter Bunny also hid three very special Golden Eggs. Nakai Young, Jonathan Sanchez and Jacob Puaa-Spencer found these treasures and were each awarded $5.
After the youngsters gathered up their delicious bounty, everyone enjoyed the Easter Parade and the exciting contests. The Easter Bunny especially wants to thank Rose Brito, Barbara Adams and Veronica Marquez for serving as judges.
The winners of the Easter bonnet contest were William Dudoit, Uilani Makekau and Cheryl Alavazo.
Taking home the prizes for the most beautiful Easter baskets were Jonathan Dela Cruz, Lindsey Keohuloa and Clinton Remedio.
Awards for the most beautifully decorated Easter Eggs went to Brandy Kani, John Rawlins and Charles Puaa-Spencer.
The Easter Bunny would like to thank everyone who made this a safe and enjoyable festivity. Special thanks to Tadashi Misaki for organizing the boiling and coloring of two hundred dozen eggs and to John Sprinzel who coordinated all the volunteers' efforts.
photos: Makai Young, Jonathan Sanchez and Jacob Puaa-Spencer each found Golden eggs !
Taking home the prizes for the most beautiful Easter baskets were Jonathan Dela Cruz, Lindsey Keohuloa and Clinton Remedio, shown with emcee Lioness Jeanette Kahalehoe.
Cheryl Alavazo (3rd prize), William Dudot (1st prize is held by his father Mercury Dudoit) and Uilani Makekau (2nd place)were awarded prizes for their springy Easter Bonnets.
Agricultural Land Users/Owners
Forms for nomination by a person, firm or corporation to be a Director on Molokai - Lanai Soil & Water Conservation District Board may be obtained by calling 567-6868.
Available to interested individuals willing to serve on the Board. Nominations are due by 14 May 1996.
Christian Education - An Alternative
Molokai Seventh-day Adventist Mission School offers a Bible-based education for your young people in Grades 1 to 8. It is our goal to offer your children a strong academic education based on the three "R's" but not neglecting the moral, social and physical skills needed to successfully face today's world. Application forms are available from Take's Variety Store, the Outpost Natural Foods, or by calling the Principal at 553-5235 or 553-3032. Apply as soon as possible for the 1996 - 1997 school year.
MGH Health Fair: "Holistic Wellness"
The 4th Annual Health Fair on May 11, 1996 at the Molokai General Hospital grounds will feature a number of alternative practitioners along side conventional practices. There will be a total of 30 different booth display, to promote "Holistic Wellness" in our community. Dr. James "JT" Power offers his perspective…
Integrated Medicine: Toward a Medical System for the 21st Century
by JT Power, M.D.
In this time of impending radical change in health care delivery, it is essential that we be aware of prevailing philosophical approaches to health and healing and available therapeutic options. Armed with this knowledge, we can develop systems of care most in harmony with community needs, while considering the fundamental issues of quality, cost and access.
It is becoming increasingly clear that mainstream medicine, while very effective in the treatment of acute bacterial infections, traumatic injuries and medical emergencies, is falling short in the treatment of many chronic, degenerative conditions and in the teaching of preventive health practices and self-care techniques. These areas are where alternative medicine has established itself, having garnered extraordinary interest and support over the past few years.
Alternative, or complementary medicine refers to the various therapeutic techniques which lie outside the province of mainstream medicine, also called conventional or allopathic medicine, as practiced by most MDs in this country. Holistic medicine refers to a philosophy of medicine which considers the patient as a whole person, including physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social aspects. Not all alternative practitioners practice holistic medicine, while some conventionally trained physicians practice holistic medicine.
Conventional medicine generally works from the 'outside in', looking at disease as an externally induced problem with therapy often aimed at removing that external cause or resulting symptom, while holistic medicine typically approaches disease from the 'inside out' , considering all possible factors that effect a person's balance of health with therapy aimed at ultimately restoring that natural balance. As Hippocrates, the 'father of medicine' put it, "It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has." Awareness of and reverence for the healing power of nature leads to an understanding that healing is the birthright of every human being. With that understanding, holistic practitioners can encourage self-responsibility for healing, while teaching their patients the necessary life skills for maintaining a state of wellness on all levels of being.
'Holistic fitness' and 'integrated medicine' are two key concepts of the new medicine of the next millennium. A recent study of social trends identified 'holistic fitness' and 'integrated medicine' among nine major trends developing nationwide over the next ten years. Holistic fitness refers to fitness not only of the physical body, but also to an awareness and healthy balance of the emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social aspects of being. Integrated medicine refers to the cooperative interaction of conventional and complementary practitioners, resulting in an effective health care referral network and efficient delivery system for complete medical care of the entire community. Both of these concepts are important to keep in mind as we contemplate a medical system of the future.
As new time in health care is upon us. No longer can be solely rely on one limited school of healing thought, albeit one with powerful methods and effective results. We now know that other forms of healing can and do have equally powerful methods and effective results. Now is the time to begin to integrate the very best of these diverse healing approaches into one truly complementary, and more whole, system of healing.
Dr. Power, a conventionally trained medical doctor, has practiced Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine since 1977. He practices at Molokai General Hospital, and is Co-founder and President of the Hawai'i Center for Integral Healing, a non-profit organization whose mission is the integration of conventional and complementary therapies into a full option healthcare system.
PETS AND PEOPLE: DOGS
Public Television Ch. 10-11 April 19 at 8:00 pm Dogs have long been touted as man's best friend. It is essential, however that owners earn that friendship through care, love and consideration for their pets. A dog is a joy and a long term responsibility. A dog can even become a family member Pets and People: Dogs on KHET channel 10-11 show Dialog will answer some of the questions and address issues
Aunty Nona Beamer and Kumu Keola Lake Lead 'Ohana Arts Workshop
photo -story by S. Peabody
You could see that John Kaupu was pleased with his warrior puppet he made with the guidance of Aunty Nona Beamer, who by the way, appreciated all the wonderful Moloka'i sweet potato and other goodies brought by Moloka'i participants. One participant told how engrossed some became, "Where's my head?!" and "I lost my head!" were comments heard during the creative process.
Moloka'i students learned to make puppets using small dried coconuts for heads and each one was decorated with more natural materials and a cloth body. Under the direction of George Kon, wearing lei, this group was rehearsing for their presentation at the conclusion of the workshop. These students were fortunate to be working with An expereinced theater director and looked like they had fun, too!
A three-day hands-on workshop April 11-13 with renown story tellers Aunty Nona Beamer and Kumu Keolamaka'ainana Lake was held at the Molokai High & Intermediate School. Beginning with an evening workshop on Thursday with a packed cafetorium at Molokai High & Intermediate School, Moloka'i residents were treated to a moving and inspiring display of the Hawaiian language through 'oli and dance by guests from the Big Island, Oahu, Maui, and Kaua'i as well as Moloka'i artists. Especially impressive was British-born hanai son of Aunty Nona Beamer, Kaliko Trapp who is fluent in Hawaiian, Tongan and Samoan languages. He is involved in curriculum development at the Hawaiian Language Immersion school, Nawahiokalani'opu'u in Hilo, where the students are up to ninth grade.
This workshop was an opportunity to work with well-known artists and kumu in hula ki'i, oli, drawing and painting, theater, carving and fabric with found materials: hands-on experiences for family members to help them support their keiki who have an interest in art. In the spirit of 'ohana, there were parents with their keiki working together on puppets, keiki drawing and painting, Immersion program kumu and na haumana. The puppets made during Friday and Saturday were wonderfully creative, decorated with potato stamped designs, shells, fiber and fresh materials! And two plays were rehearsed and performed keiki, makua and kupuna participants in the workshop. What was special was that one of Aunty Harriet Ne's stories was chosen as one of the plays.
Besides the noted teachers, Nona Beamer and Kumu Lake, others lending their expertise and mana'o to the three-day workshop were Kalena Silva, Kaliko Trapp both from Hale Kumo'o, and Mauliola Cook and John Akana, familiar to Moloka'i audiences for their Legends of Pele and Hawai'i dance programs. Molokai's Fred Lorenzo lent his sculpting expertise, fabric decoration was taught by Sara Atabaki.
Moloka'i liaison Susan Nartatez and Project coordinators Lei AhSing, Denise Miyahara, and Meleanna Aluli Meyer appeared pleased at the community's response to this workshop, despite the many other activities going on this weekend.
This project is funded by the NEA, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and administered by the Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education (whose director Louise King Lanzilotti was present at the workshop) and Moloka'i High School, with kokua from many in the community.
Molokai's Forum For Liberty and Free Market/Honest Government The Libertarians
by George Peabody 1-808-558-8253, molokai@aloha.net
rowlalib@lava.net (Richard O. Rowland)
Why Don't Teens Understand Hawaiian Sovereignty ? It's a Scam !
The students who attended a meeting with lawmakers regarding Hawaiian sovereignty said they "need more education about sovereignty and Hawaiian issues.....sovereignty has been heavily debated in our school for over a year now and the true meaning of it is still unclear to me....we are confused....The purposes of different pro-sovereignty groups make the issue seem impossible....we need more facts and information," students complained.
Attention: Students ! You have tried to get an understanding of the purpose and meaning of Hawaiian sovereignty, but you still can't get a clear focus on the issue. Why? You are NOT stupid, so think about it: Maybe it is a scam !? Your gut, your naau, is telling you to beware, to makaala !
Think about it. Maybe you want to believe these pro-sovereignty groups will give you control of your destiny, political control, freedom from the problems of being governed by non-Hawaiians. But realize Hawaiian sovereignty leaders want you to follow them; they want to be your leaders in a government that will make laws you must follow or be punished, and they will collect taxes from you to support the Sovereign Hawaiian government bureaucrats. Is that what you want?
A Sovereign Hawaiian Nation will do to you what every government does to its citizens- govern your life! Boss you around and tax you to poverty, just like the existing Hawaiian government has been doing for 45 years.
Because existing government is so corrupt, you want to believe in the sales pitches of these pro-sovereignty groups who want you to follow them-and you have forgotten that you are a sovereign individual American with unalienable rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
You are a sovereign individual, until you give it up to join a group whose members are governed by a Sovereign Ruler. Many of your relatives fought for, many died for individual liberty, and freedom, for you. Will you neglect or trash your heritage, and become a subject of yet another government? Or will you protect your individual sovereignty?
Libertarians cherish our American heritage of liberty and freedoms, personal responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and especially the individual sovereignty that is our power over our own lives.
As socialist, communist, even democratic governments collapse all around us throughout the world, the people demand more liberty, free markets, and a political system that respects and protects the rights of each sovereign individual.
Remember: there is no Utopia on Earth, not even for native Hawaiians. Without your individual sovereignty, there is only slavery!
Students' comments are welcome: The Molokai Advertiser-News, att: George Peabody-editor, HC01 Box 770, Kaunakakai, Molokai, HI 96748 (ph/fax 558-8253).
Irresponsible Government Nothing New:
"The budget should be balanced; the treasury should be refilled; public debt should be reduced; and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled." -Cicero. 106-43 B. C
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Without our individual liberty and freedom, we are slaves. "In the end," says the Grand Inquisitor, "in the end they (the people) will lay their freedom at our feet and say to us, 'Make us your slaves, but feed us.'" - The Brothers Karamazov
Libertarian Rick Tompkins for President
Very different, refreshing and honest, Libertarian Presidential candidate Rick Tompkins' message is that government DOES work - against us: "Libertarians realize that government is frighteningly proficient at hurting people, and it looks increasingly as though that will be the message they want their standard-bearer to take into the campaign this fall," he says, knowing he is a proven advocate for liberty.
LEGISLATURE Looks at NO-FAULT ?
Freedom to choose NO coverage needed!
Apparently they just can't see the major cause of high insurance rates is that drivers are forced under penalty of law to buy it at whatever price is charged. Hawaii drivers currently pay the highest premiums in the country.
The only solution to this problem of high insurance rates is to return to freedom of choice to buy insurance or do without-then watch the insurance costs drop like lead weights!
HB 4064 would give residents a choice including no coverage at all! Call your Legislators, today! 1-800-468-4644 Joe Souki
Response to the Rainy Day Fund
by Lowell Kalapa, Tax Foundation of Hawaii
Apparently not quite convinced that a rainy day fund is the appropriate safeguard against downturns in the state's revenue picture, the Senate has come up with a different response to the "Emergency Budget and Stabilization Fund" or rainy day fund.
The Senate's approach is to merely mandate that when either the administration, in proposing expenditures in t he state budget, or the legislature, in approving the state budget, that the ending balance in the general funding be at least 5% of the general fund revenues anticipated for that fiscal year. In other words, when either the governor or lawmakers put together the spending plan for the state, they have to provide that the revenues projected for that fiscal year plus the carryover balance less the amount they propose to spend for that year will yield a surplus that is equal to an amount that is 5% or more of the revenues received for that year.
HB 2502, as it was amended by the Senate, would also provide that whenever it appears that changes in revenue projections will result in an ending balance of less than 2%, the administration may, upon notifying the legislature, make cuts equal to 1% of total appropriations for the executive branch for that year. If the ending balance continues to be projected to be less than 2% of revenues despite the 1% cuts, the legislature is to be reconvened for the purpose of making necessary changes so that the ending balance will be projected to be 2% at the end of the fiscal period. This would then hold true until the next regular session when the 5% ending balance requirement would be imposed.
Unlike the rainy day fund, this proposal would not create a "fund" in which moneys would be held until some catastrophe happened. Under the rainy day fund, as proposed by the state administration, the fund could hold an amount that equals 10% of revenues. This would mean in today's situation about $300 million.
The rainy day fund also ran into a problem about determining when money's would be counted against the general fund spending ceiling. Under the administration's proposal, whenever the surplus exceeds 5%, the legislature would be required to appropriate one-half of the excess over 5% into the rainy day fund. Because it would be a general fund appropriation, those monies would count against the spending ceiling. However, when the money is spent from the rainy day fund, because the fund is a special fund, the expenditures would not count against the ceiling.
This procedure would put the legislature in a difficult situation of appropriating money to the rainy day fund and still staying within the ceiling. That would be contradictory as the monies going into the rainy day fund are really not being spent on programs or "things" but merely being put into another fund held by the government. It would be logical to count the moneys spent out of the rainy day fund as a charge against the general fund limit. However, that is not to be because there is only one general fund.
From that standpoint, the mandated 5% general fund year ending balance might be a viable alternative to the rainy day fund. Instead of government sitting on nearly $300 million of your tax dollars in addition to the 5% "comfort cushion" that the bond market would like the state to maintain, the Senate approach merely makes sure that money is there at the end of th fiscal year. While good common sense would dictate that as a matter of prudence, lawmakers should pan ending the year with some cash, it appears that very little attention was paid to the ending balance because the state was awash in money.
While neither the rainy day fund nor the mandate balance address the real problem of spending more than the state is taking in on a current basis, it appears that the mandate balance makes a lot more sense in the day-to-day management of your tax dollar.
No Papaya Ringspot Virus On Moloka'i
by Alton S. Arakaki, CES County Extension Agent
A past article in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, "Papaya Prices Rising", described how the 25% decline in the State's supply of papaya, has increased the price of the fruits for consumers. The papaya industry in Hawaii is facing a great challenge in overcoming the effects of a plant disease called the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRV). PRV is not harmful to humans, but is destructive to commercial papaya production. Papaya plants infected with the disease are less productive and produce fruits that are less sweet. The virus existed on Oahu form more than 30 years, but its impact was not felt until the disease started to infect plants in the state's major papaya producing area, Puna in the late 1980s. In less than 7 years the disease has well-established itself in Puna, thus the State is faced with a short supply and higher prices for papayas. In 1989, 75 million pounds of fruits were produced in the State. In 1995, the papaya industry produced only 41.5 million pounds of fruits, a decline of 33 million pounds. It will take approximately 1400 acres of production to reach the peak production of 1989. The State papaya industry would like to maintain its 1989 papaya production level of 75 million pounds. However, with the presence of the Papaya Ringspot Virus in Puna, a short fall of 42 million pounds of production is projected for 1996.
Papaya Ringspot Virus is a systemic plant virus disease, that can enter the plant in one location , eventually infecting the whole plant. There is no cure for infected plants. There is evidence that PRV can also infect and survive in watermelons, cucumber, pumpkins and other cucurbit families. PRV is transmitted by aphids. Aphids pick the virus on their piercing mouth part as they feed on infected plants and transmit the virus to other plants by their piercing and probing feeding habits. PRV can also be transmitted mechanically by contaminated tools. Some Papaya plants infected with the virus will have yellow mosaic mottle on the leaves, ring shaped spots on the fruits, and water-soaked spots and streaks on the green stems and leaf petioles.
Moloka'i does not have Papaya Ringspot Virus and we should try to keep it that way. Since the decline of the papaya industry on the Big Island, there has been an initiative in the State agriculture community to increase papaya production in non-PRV infected areas. Only Moloka'i, Lana'i, Maui and Kaua'i are considered to be PRV free areas. Moloka'i has a budding papaya industry in its infancy stage of development. Papayas produced on Moloka'i are marketed locally and in Canada. No doubt papaya growers on the island can produce quality fruits. With the present market demand for papayas, the industry on the island has the potential to develop further and contribute towards the economic well being of the island. However, in order to keep producing quality papaya competitively, Moloka'i needs to keep its growing environment free of PRV.
The only reason Moloka'i is free of Papaya Ringspot Virus is the non-existence of the PRV pathogen. Moloka'i has the PRV host plants, vectors and favorable environmental conditions for infection to occur, however just by a stroke of luck PRV pathogen is not in Moloka'i , or at least has not been observed. This all can change with the introduction of the PRV pathogen. We can all help keep Moloka'i free of the virus. The development and survival of the budding papaya industry on the island will depend on it. Here are some suggestions on how you can help preserve Molokai free of PRV.
1. Do not bring papaya plants to Moloka'i from PRV infected areas. If you want to grow your own papaya trees, propagate them from seeds. Seeds are not a host to the virus. The Molokai Cooling Cooperative is willing to provide some papaya seeds to get you started. You can contact the Cooperative at 567-6196.
2. Avoid bringing other PRV host plants from infected areas to Moloka'i. There is some evidence that watermelons, cucumbers, pumpkins, summer squashes and other cucurbit plants can carry the virus.
3. If you suspect that PRV have infected your plants, call Guy Nagai at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture at 567-6891 or Alton Arakaki at University of Hawaii, Cooperative Extension Service at 567-6833.
4. All PRV infected plants should be pulled and destroyed.
Although this article focuses on Papaya Ringspot Virus, we should be vigilant of other agricultural and environmental pests and not introduce them in the island environment. Plant pests include Bunch Top Virus and Panama Wilt on bananas; Root Aphids on taro; Bacteria Wilt on edible ginger; Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus on many vegetable and ornamental plants. Animal species such as caimans, crocodiles, snakes, monitor lizards, electric eels and other alien animals are not allowed to be kept by private individuals. Jackson chameleons a popular pet on Oahu, Maui and the big Island, are totally illegal on Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaua'i.
Should you have an questions about quarantined plants or animals to call Guy Nagai at the Department of Agriculture, Division on Plant Industry. DOA has a Safe Turn-in of Pests program, PEST, in which you can voluntarily turn in illegal alien species and no questions will be asked and no penalties will be assessed. There are enough evidence of how devastating alien pests, like the brown tree snake on Guam and the Papaya Ring Spot Virus in Puna, can be to our environment and economy to not want them in our State and island.
Are you getting enough Folic Acid?
by Sandy Swan, extension agent, CES
Folic Acid is a B vitamin that is found in green leafy vegetables. We need Folic Acid to form amino acids (building blocks of protein), nucleic acids, (part of DNA) and heme (part of red blood cells). Folic Acid is very important in normal growth and health.
Everyone needs at least 180-200 micrograms every day. Women who are in their "child bearing" years should get 400 micrograms. If women do not get enough and become pregnant, the new born infant may have neural tube defects (failure of the spine to form or close properly), "spina bifida" in infants. Anyone who does not get enough Folic Acid could get megaloblastic anemia (large, immature red blood cells).
Folic Acid can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, like spinach, kale and collard greens. Effective January 1, 1998, manufacturers of flours, grains, and noodle products will be required to fortify (add extra Folic Acid) to their products. In the meantime, if you are one of the individuals listed above, try eating more dark, green leafy vegetables or take a vitamin supplement.If you take a supplement, do not take more than 1000 micrograms (or 1 milligram) per day. Intakes above 1000 micrograms per day can lead to permanent nerve damage.
If you have any questions about Folic Acid or other supplements, please call Sandy Swan at the College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources Cooperative Extension Office at 567-6833. (Some info taken from the Food & Nutrition News, U. of Hawaii)
Farmer SPORTS Flashes
Baseball -- The Farmers dropped two games to the league-leading Maui Sabers that potentially eliminates them from post-season play unless a combination of events falls in their favor. With the Sabers having only one loss to their record with two games remaining against Lahainaluna, the Lunas would have to sweep both games from t he Sabers to eliminate Molokai. The Sabers could still be eliminated from the state tournament if that occurred so there should be no letup in their play headed into the final week of the season.
Unlike most other sports, the MIL Baseball playoffs is basically a continuation of the regular season with only the top four teams continuing on into a mini-third round competition. All records in the first two rounds carry over into the playoffs. That amount for a number of possibilities to eliminate the season-long leader and lends to teams who have no chance to qualify for the state tournament to stack the lineups against other contenders.
Molokai began the weekend with three losses in third place, but is now sitting with five losses in fifth place. St. Anthony, with three losses, remains ahead of the Farmers by virtue of their two-game sweep over Molokai earlier in the season. The Baldwin Bears also have three losses, but their split with Molokai gives Molokai the upperhand in that matchup.
When all of the possibilities are considered, the Sabers sit in a fairly good, but not totally comfortable position atop the MIL. The Bears, Trojans, Lunas, and Farmers all have a shot at the state finals, but too many factors, including winning all three games of the mini third round, affect Molokai's chances of making it to that tournament.
Fro the first time in years, the MIL shows some parity in league play with no clear leader among five of the six participating schools. The possibility of King Kekaulike and Seabury Hall entering Varsity competition in a few years would thin out the talent on Maui, but is certain to make the entire league more competitive.
Maui - 3, Molokai - 2 -- Molokai took an early lead in the opener in the bottom of the second inning. Walter Dudoit opened by ripping a double to the gap in center field and Hale Domingo drew a walk. Dudoit was caught in a rundown and Maka Augustiro's single advanced Domingo to third. In a surprise move, Domingo stole home to give the Farmers a 1-0 lead.
The Sabers came back in the top of the third with a pair of runs. A walk to JC Pacheco with one down paved the way for the rally. Pacheco advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Evann Yamada's single. Yamada advanced on an error and tallied the go-ahead run on the back end of a double steal.
Molokai rebounded in their half of the third to tie the game. Rikio Takeo led off with his second hit of the game. Lance Delos Santos gained life with his sacrifice attempt went fora fielder's choice. Miles Luuloa ripped the first of his two base hits into left field and Takeo scored on a fielding error on t he play. Delos Santos advanced to third, but failed to tag on Walter Dudoit's drive to right field. That proved costly as Delos Santos was thrown out in a rundown on Hale Domingo's infield grounder to second.
The Sabers' Kory Takamura set down the Farmers throughout the remainder of the game. Luuloa's second hit was the only baserunner he allowed in going the distance for Maui. He received flawless support from his defense in that stretch.
Maui tallied the eventual game-winner in the fifth. Yamada opened with the second of his three hits on the day. He was sacrificed to second by Dean Kawamura and scored on Gregg Fricke's single.
Kekoa Colon went seven strong innings for Molokai. He struck out nine and walked three in the route-going performance. He also received strong defensive support as the Farmers were charged with only one error.
Maui - 4, Molokai - 3 -- Augustiro managed to dodge some bullets in the early stages of second game and Yamada continued to pound the ball for the Sabers. Yamada opened the bottom of the first for Maui High with a booming double but Augustiro managed to induce two groundouts sandwiched around a strikeout to work out of the jam.
The Sabers also opened the second with Van Delos Santos' single, but he, too, was stranded when Augustiro struck out one and got two easy fly balls.
Maui finally cashed in on their third opportunity in the third frame. JC Pacheco's single was followed by a sacrifice by Yamada. Dean Kawamura's single brought Pacheco around and the relay to the Farmers Keala Porgatorio at the plate was misplayed, allowing Pacheco to score. Kawamura went to third on the play and he scored on Gregg Fricke's sacrifice fly. Yamada's solo homerun in the fifth gave Maui a 3-0 lead.
Outside of stranding two runners in the third, Molokai could not mount a rally until the sixth inning when eight Farmers came to bat. Takeo drew a walk to open the inning and Delos Santos singled. Takeo scored on an error charged to Fricke behind the plate and Augustiro's single with two down loaded the bases. Keahi Wainui picked up the RBI when he drew a walk to force in Luuloa and cut the Maui High lead to 3-2.
The game was tied in the top of the seventh when Cliffton Galam led off with a single. He advanced to second on Takeo's sacrifice bunt and scored on delos Santos' second hit of the game.
That set the stage for a thrilling finish. Augustiro whiffed Cory Delos Santos to open the seventh. Pacheco then followed with a triple to right field. The Farmers walked Yamada and Kawamura to set up the double play that would get them out of the inning and send the game into overtime, but fricke's ground ball was in t he hole between short and third. Luuloa's diving stab saved a sure base hit but his only play was to first base to retire Fricke. Pacheco scored on t he pay to end the game.
Last week, Molokai hosted the second half of a home and home series with two California teams, Hughson and Oakdale. The players were housed in Molokai homes . Molokai is coached by Bill Dudoit and his assistants Shane Dudoit, Honda Paleka and Taylor Kaawa.
Track and Field: David Kalilikane and Kapono Bush were invited to participate in t he 43rd Annual MIL-Yamamoto Track & Field Invitational Meet over the spring break. Both athletes are sophomores were entered in four individual events.
Bush achieved a personal best in the Long Jump with an effort of 19'-11Ì" and followed with a 39' -5" distance in the Triple Jump. Bush was also entered in the 400 M Dash and 200 M Dash trials.
Kalilikane was also entered in the Long Jump and he leaped to 19'-5Ó". His clocking in the 100 M trials was good enough to qualify him for the evening finals where he placed sixth overall. Kalilikane ran the 300 M Hurdles in 45.1 seconds and came in fourth in his heat of the 200 M Dash.
"Life Beyond Moloka'i " at last MHIS PTSO meeting
The last general meeting of the MHIS PTSO for the year has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the Molokai High & Intermediate School cafeteria. The time will be 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
A highlight for the evening will be "Life Beyond Molokai" - former students of MHIS will discuss their challenges, successes and goals that they have reached after leaving MHIS. This workshop will be presented by Molokai Family Support Services Center/PAC and MHIS PTSO. For more information call 553-3276 and ask for Joe Childs (PAC) or call Vicki Boswell (PTSO) at 553-5319. …Don't miss this one!
Democratic Party Officers Announced
by Napua Kaupu
The Kaunakakai Democratic Party, Precinct 6, District 7 newly elected officers took office on March 12, 1996, designated as "Super Tuesday". President is Beverly Pauole-Moore, 1st Vice President is Sam Burris, 2nd Vice President is Haruo Nakagawa, Secretary is Janice Espiritu, Treasurer is Gladys Brown. District Council person is Blossom Poepoe.
The Kaunakakai Precinct Democrats had a successful hulihuli chicken sale on March 30, 1996. It was so onolicious; people came back to buy more, chickens were all sold (presale tickets). Thanks to Lester Delos Reyes who marinated the chicken.
Thanks to Lester and all of the workers who helped in whatever way to make the sale so successful, especially to all who came out at 12 pm to 4:30 am to cook the chicken-- Lester, Rudy, the Ragonton brothers and Councilman Kawano's Gang.
Last but not least, to Naka, who stood by me throughout the night, morning and day, in that order, God Bless you. --Mahalo a nui loa, Napua Kaupu Chairman for the sale
Letters:
Smiley & Puni send thanks and love:
Dear Editor: We would like to take this time to say "thank you" to all our family and friends who made our special day (March 23rd) a most memorable one.
Special Thanks to: Buffy Waipa, Ames Chow, Uncle Willy & Aunty Napua Kaupu, Wilma Kawakami, Keith Kawano, Isaac Kan-Hai, Boy & Lynette Sagario, Lori Ann Gettings, Chastity & Jessica Kalawe, Beverly Greenleaf, Pat Kansana & crew, Zaneda Place, Steven Arce, Zach Helm and the Parks & Recreation crew, Bill & Lorraine Aki, Kippy Puaa, aaron Moran, Neil Kawano, Shawn Martin, Uncle Bootie & Aunty Lei Poepoe, Patrick Kawano Jr. & the Dallas fans, Diane Makaiwi, Buster Hubbard, Steven Hiroshima, John Habon, Kamaki Solatorio, Richard Maikui, Bojo Morris, Debbie Kelley, James Boswell, Dennis & Lorraine Borden, Eddie English, Uncle Richard Negrillo, Iolani Hamakua, Iwalani Burrows, Aunty Nani Smith & Aunty Ann Dudoit, Uncle Henry Nahoopii, June Kapuni, & Nana, and Mr. Rey Ayau.
Our special, special MAHALO (for all your hard work "SWEAT") and our love to you all: Bobby & Dinah Lani, Robilynn Lani, Dutchie & Val Bush - Ardis Naehu - Iwalani Sakurada and the kitchen crew, Ronald "Naka" Nakagawa & Jerry Mina and the Rising Sons bar crew, Mahina Kamakana, Aunty Nona Fukuoka and crew, Aunty Berta Chung, Uncle Wayne & Aunty Jane Rawlins, Aunty Vannie Ainoa, Oscar & Wallette Ignacio, Black Dudoit & Walter Meyer and kalua pig crew, Mr. & Mrs. Paulino Eala, Lincoln & Lita Linkee, Gil Ainoa & the Kauai gang, Kaleo & Mr. Joe Wright and our Maui friend Sidney. (If we have missed anyone, please know that you are loved just as much, but our memory cells are slowly vanishing with everyday that passes!) To Aunty Dale & Uncle Donald Keliipuleole and Peke Sagario , Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Love you!! To the wedding party: Larry Sagario, Kazu Fukuoka, Paulino Eala, Walter Kaiama, Kevin Misaki, Dickie Linkee, Dave Ainoa, Darling Young, Charlene Souza, Napua Sanchez, Nina Kan-Hai, Lea Kaholoaa, Railene Ramos, and Noe Rawlins…Job well done!! We love you guys and gals!!
Last but not least, to our fmaily: our kids Melissa & Bronson, our hanai daughter Kayla Ignacio, Dan & Mom Burrows, Koa & Kamyl, Malu, Salina & Skye, Dad & Mom Kahue and Mom Dolores. No words can express how much we LOVE YOU ALL! Thanks! --Smiley & Puni Kahue
Hawaiian Taro and Sweet Potato Variety Field Day Held
The University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human
Resources, Cooperative Extension Service held a Taro and Sweet Potato Field Day last Saturday. Over sixty people enjoyed the lectures, demonstrations and samples of taro and sweet potato at the CES Molokai Research and Demonstration Farm, located at the Maui Community College Farm.
Displays of more than 70 varieties of sweet potato and 60 varieties of Hawaiian Taro, and discussions about growing them the rewards and the pitfalls of growing in commercial field as well as home garden conditions were discussed by Alton Arakaki and long-time taro farmer Harry Otsuka.
Limited amount of taro planting materials will be available for your collection. Kali Montero discussed other projects that are in progress, including a lettuce production in non-circulating hydroponics system; native tree production trials and progression planting (Kou, Kukui, Milo, Kamani); cover crop rotation for nematode management in taro production; second year winter strawberry variety trial; and fruit tree trial.
A taste test of Kulolo made from 20 different taro varieties was prepared by the Bush Ohana, Eric "Dutchy" Bush was generous with samples and explaining to the uninitiated visitor and new resident about the dessert-confection kulolo...they were all "5's" to this reporter. Noe Keliikipi and volunteers of the Molokai Museum & Cultural Center prepared sweet potato samples and poi bread. Crystal Egusa of Molokai Food Products conducted a taro chips taste test using several taro varieties from the trial.
The Field Day events facilitate the exchange of ideas and information from the University Cooperative Extension Service to home gardeners as well as commercial farmers.
Next Friday, March 1, there will be a Lei Flower Field day at KD Farms near the MCC Farm from 3-4:30 pm.
230+ residents take FREE CPR Classes --a Great Way to Celebrate American Heart Month!
The Molokai Emergency Medical Services team with support from volunteers from police, fire, lifeguards and DOE staff offered FREE CPR training on February 24, 1996, from 8am till noon. The volunteers guided residents including families from grandparents to grandchildren through adult one-rescuer CPR and Airway Obstruction skills. Participants watched a twenty-minute video of the process then were coached by volunteer trainers through hands-on practice. American Heart Association has identified a "chain of survival" which will help save lives on Molokai. The chain includes "early access", "early CPR", "early defibrillation", and "early advanced cardiac care". Each Molokai Fire Station has trained staff in the use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED) . Often times, the Fire personnel are the first on the scene and their knowledge and use of the AED increases the chances of survival for heart attack victims. With the tremendous response to this CPR Saturday, the community has more trained residents which improves chances of surviving a "heart attack".
Russell Azuma, MICT, EMT-P , organizer of the event was pleased at the turnout. "A very special thanks to Jo Ann Tsark and the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation who provided a grant to purchase more training equipment needed to train the people of Molokai in all levels of CPR, and make the difference in the chain of survival." A special thanks from participants to all the volunteers who conveyed the essential information and gave their time on a Saturday morning.
CPR Hawaii Molokai's Free CPR Training was sponsored by the American Heart Association, Na Pu'uwai Native Hawaiian Health Care System, and the Molokai Emergency Medical Service Team consisting of Molokai Ambulance Medic 8; Molokai Fire Department, Molokai Radio/Telephone Operators and Police, Molokai Lifeguards, Mercy Air 11 Molokai General Hospital and Maui Memorial's ER.
Participants learned : Time is the key to survival for victims of heart attack and airway obstruction and each participant has been come a link in the "Chain of Survival"
$382,250 Settlement in Pipeline Case
Judge David Ezra of the federal district court in Honolulu approved a settlement Feb. 26 of the lawsuit against Kukui (Molokai), Inc. and contractors Kajima Engineering and Construction, Inc. and Kiewit Pacific Co over alleged violations of the Clean Water Act during construction of a 20 million gallon per day capacity water pipeline from Kualapuu to the dry westend of Molokai. The settlement is for $382,250. according to a press release from the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund.
Under the settlement, the defendants will reimburse plaintiffs' litigation fees and expenses (Molokai Chamber of Commerce, Hoolehua Homesteaders Assoc., and Hui Hoopakele Aina, represented by Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund), and the remainder will go into a Molokai Environmental Protection Fund, according to Paul Achitoff, SCLDF staff attorney. Also, the parties will select an engineer to monitor the pipeline project to ensure compliance with all permits, and defendants are required to keep the Molokai community informed of the project's status as it now moves forward.
"The Molokai Environmental Protection Fund will help empower the community to protect itself and the environment of Molokai from those who would despoil it. The community will be watching this and other projects very closely to ensure full compliance with the law," noted Achitoff.
(Who will be operating the Fund and how the Molokai community will have access to the funds was not explained.....more later-The MAN)
"Drug Awareness" Month: Kualapuu School students offer this message for
everyone on Molokai: "We want to live in a Healthy, Happy, Safe
Community!
Please help to keep Violence and Drugs out of my life."
The Students and Teachers at Kualapu'u School culminated "Drug Prevention Week last Friday with a sign-waving campaign. From Kindergarten through sixth grade, working individually and in groups, the students made banners and posters which they waved at passing cars. Since the high school students are dismissed at 12:15 pm on Fridays, the message was targeted to them as well as the community passing the school .
On Wednesday, Community Youth Center Staff George Aiwohi spoke to two assemblies, encouraging youngsters to be the best they can. George also used his musical talents and told his story of recovery from drug abuse to an attentive audience of students.
Intergenerational Music - maika'i !
A rousing "Pupu Hinu Hinu" was sung by the Kindergarten students from Kualapuu's Hawaiian Immersion class and were joined by the members of the Alu Like Ke Ola No Na Kupuna at an informal gathering at the Coffees of Hawaii on Friday morning. Tourists who stopped by for a cup of cappucino enjoyed the performance by both groups. The young students had earlier enjoyed a wagon ride around the Kualapuu coffee fields on the wagon driven by Maelynne Seitz.
AARP meeting March 6th
The March 6th meeting of the AARP will be chaired by Frances Feeter. Following a brief business meeting, Kamiloloa resident John Sprinzel will be the speaker. John is the author of a book "Spritely Years" telling of his years as a rally car driver of Austin Healy Sprites. John is an avid windsurfer and works part time for the DOE Liaison office. Learn more about this interesting resident March 6th beginning at 9:30 am at the Mitchell Pauole Conference room.
OBITUARY
William Curtis Young
William Curtis Young, 83, of Ohia, East End Moloka'i passed away on
February 18, 1996 at Molokai General Hospital. Curtis was born July 21, 1913 in Annada, Missouri and was retired from Anchorage Alaska Power Plant in 1972.
He is survived by his wife Sue Elizabeth Young, 3 stepdaughters: Sylvia
Mitchell, Sharon Willson, Sandra O'Nail, and Stepson Erik Thorlaksson, all of
California. One Hanai Island daughter Nee Friel of Kawela, Molokai; 2
granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and one great grandson.
Memorial services for Mr. Young will be held at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows
Catholic Church, in Kalua'aha, Molokai on Saturday, March 2, 1996.
Visitation from 10 am; Service at 11:30 am. No flowers, please.
Kilohana Head Start Report
The MAN was asked to investigate complaints that the Kilohana Headstart Center was soon to close with justification, and that the school Cafeteria was also to be closed.
Result. There appears to be a communication problem. On the easy problem, the cafeteria, school principal Steven Petro says that remote possibility has been discussed for many years, but that it is not likely to close because the facility is also a Civil Defense shelter needing the kitchen.
The Kilohana Head Start Center facts, as related by Lyn McNeff, County Head Start Director, are as follows: "1. Extensive recruitment has been conducted in the Kilohana area throughout the school year. Even with this recruitment, Kilohana Head Start does not have a full enrollment, there is no waitlist for this center and the average daily attendance of those children enrolled falls below the required 85%. Because of these facts, the Policy Council has voted to close Kilohana Head Start Center on May 31, 1996. Their decision was ratified by the MEO Board. 2. Applications will continue to be accepted from all Molokai children ages 3 & 4. 3. Those children from the Kilohana area that qualify for Head Start will be placed at Kaunakakai Head Start. Those children that live within the designated transportation route will be provided transportation."
For further assistance in this matter please call Lyn at 871-8835
Makaala's Call Police 553-5355 or 911
Report On Haole-Activity
(haole: ha-Spirit; ole-without; empty. Perpetrators of crime are acting haole) 2-20 Disorderly conduct, property damage, domestic abuse, and drinking complaint and citizen arrest of Tandy Florendo(19) in Kualapuu after a fight over using the family car resulted in $110 damage to two doors on the house and drinking peppermint schnopps; and, neighbors next to the regional park in K'Kai complained about loud music and a fight at 1020 p.m, people there were advised to keep noise down, then left by 1130; and, Harassment reported by a lady who tried to pass another car, but that driver speeded up and made it difficult for her to pass, then pointed at her and laughed.
2-21 Burglary reported in Kualapuu after a back door was found open at the residence by a caretaker who observed a suspect run out the front door, who it turns out is a cousin of the victim; also, Criminal Property Damage to tires of a John Deer loader, $1200 damage, reported. Suspects being sought.
The exclusionary rule Hurt
"Right now, if the government thinks you're, say, a drug dealer and wants to raid your house, it has to go to court. There, it must convince a judge-a neutral party-that it has a reliable tip or other legitimate reason to believe you're a criminal. Then it must seek a search warrant, and it must specify what it's looking for. "If it doesn't do this, the search is in vain. If the police gather evidence improperly, that evidence will not be allowed in court. This is called the "exclusionary rule." It was established by the Supreme Court in 1914 to enforce the Fourth Amendment. "It is this-and this alone-that stops police from kicking down doors every time they have a vague hunch, a sketchy tip, an old grudge. It is this-and this alone-that guarantees our safety and our privacy.
The Republicans who now hold a majority in the House of Representatives lost no time in retreating from whatever genuine commitment they may have had to limited government when they passed (vote: 220-7) legislation (HR3371) last year that greatly weakened existing legal restraints against unreasonable searches by federal law enforcement authorities. HB3371 would
codify the "good faith" exemption to the exclusionary rule, thus permitting the use of evidence seized without warrant if the search was done in "reasonable" belief that a warrant could have been issued. By abandoning the exclusionary rule the GOP has betrayed those who voted Republican because they wanted less, rather than more, government intrusion into their lives, but has at the same time done little or nothing to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement.
But the police themselves aren't clamoring for change. The FBI says the exclusionary rule doesn't hamper it. E. Michael McCann, for 27 years the district attorney of Milwaukee County, WI, and the man the American Bar Association designated to testify this month against the Hatch proposal, says, 'Few cases are lost because of the Fourth Amendment and the exclusionary rule.' McCann-them-adds: "If I awake in the night and find a burglar in my home, I fear for the lives of my family and (for) my property. If I awake in the night and find an armed police officer illegally in my home, I fear not only for the lives of my family and (for) my possessions but also for the loss in the republic of freedom, which, with my faith, I hold as the most precious gift I hope to pass on to my progeny.'
That's what democracy is all about. That's what the government is supposed to protect. That's what the Republicrats don't understand.-Michael Gartner in USA Today, March 28, 1995.
Cost Savings for Molokai Landfill
The County of Maui's Department of Public Works & Waste Management has
received a very positive report on leachate testing of the Molokai Landfill,
according to a news release from the County Information Office in Wailuku last
week. As a result of the report the county may save as much as $1.4 million
over the course of the landfill's development.
Leachate collection costs are approximately $300,000 per site, but because of
the excellent results in the first phase of the landfill, the cost for the next
site will only be $20,000. The difference of $280,000 is expected to be saved
in each of the four additional phases as they are developed.
Leachate is rainwater that has passed through the surface of the landfill and
into the ground beneath it.
Equipment for collecting leachate in the first phase of the landfill
consists of a liner made of a PVC material installed under the active area of
the landfill. Test results show a very low leachate concentration and will
allow the use of a more cost effective monitoring system in the next phase. The
new system, called a collection basin lysimeter, is similar to the original
liner except it is only 80 square feet in size. The smaller size of the new
liner is responsible for reducing the costs dramatically,
and at the same time it will continue to insure that the facility will be
environmentally sound.
The Molokai Landfill was developed at this particular site because of the low
annual rainfall and great distance (more than 200 feet) from ground water. It
is located approximately halfway between the airport and Kaunakakai. The
facility is considered a small landfill, receiving less than 15 tons of refuse
a day. The landfill also incorporates a recycling area/drop-off station, a
derelict automobile storage and green waste chipping operation.
Charles Jencks, Director of the department said, "This is good news for the
Molokai facility and the county. Care and protection of our
environment is important to us and this report shows that it was the right
decision to put the facility in this location."
Read About It!
Hawaii Opera Theater Performs Friday
by Sri TenCate
The Hawaii Opera Theater's (HOT) Resident Studio Ensemble will be
performing Little Red Riding Hood on Friday, March 1 at 3 pm at the Molokai
Public Library. The performance is designed for children in grades K-4.
Little Red Riding Hood: An Opera in One Act by Seymour Barab is FREE and open
to the public. The program is being supported by the Sate foundation on Culture
and the Arts, through appropriations from the Hawaii State Legislature and the
National Endowment for the Arts and the Conference on
Literature and Hawaii's Children. It is part of the Statewide Cultural
Extension Program of the University of Hawaii College of Continuing
Education and Community Service.
The Hawaii Opera Theater (HOT) is a not-for-profit arts organization that produces professional opera of the highest artistic quality. HOT has been producing opera in Hawaii for thirty-three years, the last thirteen as an independent company and the first twenty as part of the Honolulu Symphony Society. HOT is proud to be participating in this year's Conference on Literature and Hawaii's Children to be held June 10-12 at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel in Honolulu and June 15-16 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului. Little Red Riding Hood is one of the works featured in the conference.
A big Mahalo is extended to Mr. Don Hill who had done a tremendous job sorting, labeling, categorizing, and shelving County and State documents and pamphlets. As a storyteller, Mr. Hill has volunteered his time by demonstrating his unique talents before the Kaunakakai School A+ group. Our thanks also go to a JOBS program participant, Ms. Lonajean Gonsalves whose daily assistance results in neat book shelves and well-arranged cassettes and videos.
All public libraries will be closed on Tues., March 26, in observance of Kuhio Day.
Kilohana Head Start Keiki Hear About Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month and Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday earlier this month, Kilohana Head Start students were shown children's books about African-American history and ways of life. The books were brought to school by Debra Whitten whose daughter, S'meta, is a student at the Kilohana Head Start. S'meta wore a dashiki (African national dess) with matching hat to school that day. Teacher Cynthia Luafalemana includes Aunty Debra and other parents in the Head Start program for 3 and 4 year olds, enriching their preschool experience.
Mahalo Letters
CPR Training ...
Dear Editor: I am pleased to anounce that on Saturday 2/24/96, we were able to
train 234 members of our community in the life saving aspects of CPR and
choking. I would like to thank the Molokai Advertiser News for assisting in
getting the word out to the community for this event.
With the help of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation, the
American Heart Association, Na Pu'uwai, the members of the Molokai Fire,
Police, Lifeguards, the staff of Molokai General Hospital, Mercy Air 11,
Kaunakakai School, the paramedics of Medic 8 and all of the CPR instructors on
Molokai made this event a huge success.
I would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted in making this event
possible and successful.
The most important thank you goes to all the participants who attended this training session. With more citizens trained, we all now have a stronger link in the "chain of survival", making Molokai a safer place. Thank you again, Russell Azuma, MICT, AHA CPR Instructor Trainer-Molokai
Molokai Little League ...
The Molokai Little League would like to thank everyone who made the opening ceremonies of our Minors program a special one.
Mahalo to Pastor William Umi for the invocation, Crissy Kelly for the Star Spangled Banner, and all the officers and team managers/coaches that continue to help us accomplish our goal: "To implant firmly in the youth of our community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be decent, healthy and trustworthy adults." Mahalo to the following: Tigers Manager Raymond Hiro, Coaches Joe Mawae & John Robello and President Malia Pierce; Athletics Manager Eddie Misaki, Coaches Brian Naeole & Audwin Calairo and President Moku Buchanan; Indians Manager Marcellus Dudoit, Coaches Paul Hanaoka & Steve Legare and President Hala Pa-Kala; Rangers Manager Nathan Ignacio, Coaches Clarence Loo, Moku Loo, & Fred Cabanban; White Sox Manager Keith Kawano, Coaches
Charlie Kaahanui & Kana Wallace and President Jean Ribao; Yankees Manager
Myron Akutagawa and President Colette Machado. Kudos especially to Roxane
Hiro, Minors VP, who did a tremendous job putting it all together!
A special mahalo to Bryson Kaahanui for leading the pledge and to Assistant
District Administrator-Molokai Filemon "David" Nanod for throwing the first
pitch.
Come join us for next Saturday's games:
8:00 a.m. Indians II vs. White Sox
9:30 a.m. Indians I vs. Athletics I
11:00 a.m. Tigers vs. Athletics II
12:30 p.m. Yankees I vs. Rangers
Finally, mahalo to our sponsors C. Pascua Store, Friendly Isle Travel, Ke
Kua'aina Hanauna Hou, Bruce Duffy Construction, and Friendly Isle Auto Parts
& Supplies.
Sincerely, Alice Cabael Kaahanui, League President
1996 MHIS Homecoming
by Iolana Espaniola
This year's Homecoming theme was "Rock the Barn", and that is what we
did at the Spirit Assembly on Thursday, February 15. Instead of the traditional
class cheer and banner competition, we had a spirit motion cheer and
unmotorcade competition. The seniors took first place in both categories and
the freshman took second place both categories in the senor division.
In the intermediate division, the seventh graders came out on top in both
categories. Everyone worked hard and deserves a pat on the back.
During the week, we had a variety of homecoming activities, such as a mock
homecoming court, a staff vs. students basketball game, and games and music
during recesses.
On Saturday, February 17, before the Molokai vs. Lanai game, we held our annual
pageant. Nani Sambajon was crowned Homecoming Queen and Kyle Juario was crowned
Homecoming King. Senior members of the court were Ipo Pedro,
Cliffton Galam, and Kaika Colone. Class representatives of the court were:
Juniors --Briann Naeole and John Colone, Sophomores - Tee Castor and Baba
Kaupu; and Freshmen - Solana Kauwamae and Jonathan Joao. Saturday evening ended
with a school dance in the cafeteria.
We the students are very appreciative to those who planned and organized a
killer homecoming!
Girls' Day Doll Display at Molokai Museum & Cultural Center -Saturday
The public is invited to the Girls' Day Doll exhibit at the Molokai Museum and Cultural Center in Kalae this Saturday, March 2 from 9 am - 3pm.
Several Molokai residents will display their collections in celebration of the Japanese tradition of Hinamaturi, Girls Day which is celebrated on the third day of the thrid month in Japan.
Lawmakers Consider Cigarette Tax Hike
The following edited news courtesy of
K A ` U P E N A K U K U I , by Ryan K. Ozawa
A bill that would make Hawaii's cigarette tax the highest in the nation was
approved yesterday by the House Health Committee. Currently, a tax of 60 cents
is tacked on the price of every pack of cigarettes sold in the state, which
generates over $32 million a year for the state. The current bill would
increase that tax to $1 per pack, and raise $3 million more annually. More
importantly, lawmakers say, the higher tax may price smokes out of the hands of
teenagers.
The state Health Department testified yesterday that the price of
cigarettes affects young buyers three times more than adults. A 1993 study by
the National Cancer Institute was also cited. Opponents argued, however, that
teen smoking in the islands is now at its highest in 15 years, even though the
cigarette tax was hiked three years ago. And 1995 statistics show nearly 30
percent of Hawaii's high school seniors are regular smokers, an increase of
about 8 percent .
Molokai students excel at Kamehameha Schools
Three outstanding Kamehameha High School students from Moloka'i have received
academic awards for the first semester of the 1995-96 school year.
Twelfth grader Reychelle Ayau of Ho'olehua and eleventh grader Tanya Hanohano
of Kaunakakai both achieved a perfect grade point average of 4.0 or better,
placing them on the Principal's List. Twelfth grader Keoni Pua'a of Kaunakakai
was named to Kamehameha Schools' Honor Roll for earning a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA.
Kamehameha's Secondary School emphasizes a college preparatory curriculum and
serves approximately 2,400 Hawaiian students (31 from Moloka'i) of exceptional
ability in grades 7-12. Extensive offerings in academic areas as well as
performing/visual arts and health and fitness challenge students to think
critically and to prepare for the future.
Kualapu`u Awarded PETALS Grant for Gardening
For several years Connie Riccio has been visiting Kualapu'u Elementary School teaching gardening basics. Beginning with planting container gardens, the students and teachers are now organized into the Kualapuu School Garden Club. In the past, many of the teachers have worked with their classes and planted small gardens by their classrooms. This year, with volunteer help from the farming community a large garden plot has been plowed for use by teachers and students in the field behind the school.
Last week, Connie Riccio presented a a check for $250, a certificate from the Shell Oil Company, and a PETALS certificate. 4th grade teacher Roslyn Moresh applied for the grant which will be used for projects at the outdoor garden classroom project. Principal Allen Ashitomi accepted the award from the National Council of State Garden Clubs/ Shell OIl PETALS Award.
PETALS is Protect the Environment Through Action, Learning, and Service. The PETALS grant was made possible by the National Council of State Garden Clubs and the Shell Oil Company.
MHIS Students hear SEAL Team
The U.S. Navy SEAL Team from the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1 at Pearl Harbor,
Ford Island visited Mr. Nakamura's class last week. Senior Chief Petty Officer
F. Muagututia and 1st Class Petty Officer P. Moad showed a video about the U.S.
Navy and explained what their careers in the elite Navy SEALS is like.
Both men stressed that not just superb physical condition is essential for a
member of the SEAL team, but they are required to read a lot to keep up with
information needed for their special profession.
The Navy SEALs are members of an elite group who have participated in a
rigorous training course which has a 75% attrition rate. SEAL stands for Sea,
Air, And Land,. Skills include parachuting out of planes, to diving in the
ocean with technical and scientific knowledge as a basis for their military
assignments.
SEALS can be recognized in uniform by the special gold pin worn on their left
chest, just above their other awards. The SEAL pin signifies
membership in an elite highly trained, dedicated group of military men.
Moloka`i Archaeology: "Kalama`ula to Makakupa`ia A lecture & field trip
with archaeologists Robert Hommon & David Tuggle
Information submitted by Dorothe Curtis
The nine-month long free Moloka`i archaeology public lecture and field trip
series will draw to a close on the weekend of March 15-16, 1996 and will cover
the ahupua`a of Kalama`ula, Kaunakakai, Kamiloloa and Makakupa`ia.
The lecture will be held on Friday evening at 7 pm in Kala`e at the
Moloka`i Museum & Cultural Center.
Speaker will be Dr. Robert Hommon, current president of the Society for
Hawaiian Archaeology, who is also Chief Archaeologist for the Pacific Region,
National Park Service. Joining him is Dr. David Tuggle,
International Archaeology Research Institute, based in Hawai`i. Both have
conducted extensive archaeological work on Moloka`i and other Hawaiian islands
over the past 25 years.
On Saturday, March 16, Tuggle and Hommon will conduct a day-long field trip
covering sites from Kalama`ula to Makakupa`ia. Starting time is 8:30 am,
meeting place is the Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove. Please do not forget to bring you
own water, lunch and dress for hiking in the brush.
Both Hommon and tuggle coincidentally received their doctorates in
anthropology at the University of Arizona. Before moving to the Park
Service in 1992, Hommon was archaeologist for the Navy in th Pacific, at which
time he was key player in the archaeological inventory of Kaho`olawe, has done
extensive study of chiefdoms in complex Pacific societies such as Hawai`i and
completed the ethnographic history of Ka`awaloa.
Dr. Tuggle was on the faculty of the University of Hawai`i in the Department of Anthropology from 1970-1979, and also held the position of the Navy's Pacific archeologist before taking his current position in 1984. Everyone is welcome to take part in both events, the lecture and field trip, free of charge.
Moloka`i people who have taken a part in this series are indeed grateful to all archaeologists who have given freely of their time to come to Moloka`i and share their expertise. They also appreciate the use of the Moloka`i Museum & Cultural Center facilities for the lectures and all of those who have generously allowed access to their lands for the field trips, to Molokai Ranch who has provided all interisland airfares for achaeologists and for those individuals who have gone out of their way to help manuahi in making this series a success.
Lei Flower Field Day --Friday, March 1
A field day to highlight the growing of carnation, tuberose, and pikake for lei flowers will be held on Friday, March 1 from 3 to 4:30 pm. KD Farms will be the site of this public educational presentation and tour. Carnation is a fairly new crop to Molokai, and field testing is on-going to identify superior cultivars for the central plains of Hoolehua. Usually grown in the higher elevations of Maui and the Big Island, selection and testing of adapted cultivars is an important step in developing g this crop for carnation breeders, California-Florida Plant Company has yielded important information on flower production and size, fragrance, and tolerance of crop problems and pests.
Pikake, grown commercially on Molokai for several years, will usually bloom in spring and summer under natural conditions. Through the use of row covers or tunnels over crop rows, these fragrant flowers can be brought into bloom during the coldest times of the year. Grown commercially in India and China for its fragrance and use as a beverage called Jasmine tea, this flower is revered in Hawaii for its delicate leis and its stunning fragrance.
The fragrant Tuberose is an important lei flower is available year-round, and is usually mixed with non-fragrant flowers such as globe amaranth or bozu. The major production problem for this crop has been root-knot nematodes attacking the root system, limiting expansion on this crop statewide. KD Farms is located in the Molokai Agricultural Park near the end of Hua A Road past MCC Molokai Farm. For more information, contact Glenn Teves in the UH Cooperative Extension Service office at 567-6833.
Molokai's Forum For Liberty and Free Market/Honest Government
The
Libertarians
by George Peabody 1-808-558-8253,
molokai@aloha.net
Ken Schoolland....schoola@pixi.com
U.S. Should Get out of Bosnia
The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) passed a resolution protesting
President Clinton's action in sending troops to Bosnia.:
Resolution On U.S. Troop Deployment To Bosnia -Whereas, the United States has
no Constitutional or moral obligation to act as policeman to the world; And
Whereas, our voluntary armed force exists for the purpose of defending citizens
and territory of the U.S. from direct attack - not to impose or defend policies
of other nations and peoples elsewhere in the world; And Whereas, the use of
American troops to enforce the peace in Bosnia is not the right thing to do;
And Whereas, the President committed U.S. troops without a vote of Congress.
Now Therefore, be it resolved that The Libertarian Party of California
hereby calls on the President to rescind his action, calls on Congress to oppose the action and make it an impeachable offense for the president to continue this charade, and urges all U.S. citizens to join in peaceful protests against the use of U.S. troops in Bosnia..
Flying Libertarian Recognized
"Wrong Way (Douglas) Corrigan" the pilot who died in December at age 88, was best remembered for his "mistake" in 1938 when he flew his single engine plane from New York to Long Beach-but landed in Ireland instead.
Thus, the nick-name and 50 years of folk lore. But wait; turns out Corrigan
knew exactly what he was doing. The Government (Dept of Commerce) had turned
down his request to fly the Atlantic solo (Lindbergh's feat had only been
matched by 10 pilots) so he simply said he was flying "West" when in fact
everything pointed East. Corrigan was an early Libertarian.
He landed in Dublin 29 hours later and was "detained." His plane was
seized, disassembled and sent back to America by boat. Corrigan was hailed as a
hero upon his return. Now we know, the rest of the story of the Flying
Libertarian
Governor's Supplemental Budget
I submit for consideration, my supplemental budget proposals for Fiscal
Biennium 1995-97.
Programs intended to define the role of our State in this and the next
century are now at risk. Unadjusted, the budget imbalance will all but rule out
our ability to undertake important new program initiatives in education and
economic development, and our ability to carry on essential functions in
health, human services and public safety.
Program prioritizations and funding levels are meaningless where there is no
money.
Included in the supplemental operating request are funds for: The Felix vs. Waihee consent decree settlement: Positions and funds (primarily for salaries and purchases of service contracts) to address requirements of the Department of Health (20 positions and $12.3 million) and the Department of Education (165 positions and $4.4 million). The Department of Public Safety: 75 positions and $9.6 million to meet population management and other operating cost requirements. $4.9 million is to fund the cost of inmates transferred to Texas facilities and $2.9 million is for staffing to meet consent decree requirements at the Oahu and Women's Community
Correctional Facilities. The Attorney General: $574,000 to expand its efforts in collecting moneys owed the State and $34,000 to defend the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands before the Claims Review Panel. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations: $4 million to cover increased unemployment insurance costs for former State employees. The Department of Accounting and General Services: $1.6 million for lease requirements for the AAFES building.
For the capital improvement purposes, the supplemental budget submission
provides for an amended total of $1,171.8 million in project authorizations
during FB 1995-97. Included in the supplemental capital budget request is
$14.5 million in additional general obligation bond funds for:
Improvements to State correctional facilities ($1.6 million).
Reappropriated furniture and equipment funds for the convention center (9.5
million). The construction of a well in Kapaa, Kauai ($.8 million).
Restoration of leased lands for homeless village projects in Waianae and
Haleiwa ($1.2 million). Renovation of State offices ($1 million). Other
capital budget requests funded by other than general obligation bond funds
include: Kahului Airport improvements ($30.5 million). Lihue Airport
improvements (10.3 million). H-1 contraflow lane (Waiawa to Keehi interchange,
$17.8 million). Honoapiilani Highway widening ($18.9 million). Haleakala
Highway widening ($13.3 million). Likelike Highway/Kahekili Highway
improvements ($13.3 million). Kuhio Park Terrace Housing improvements ($3.6
million). Lanakila Homes improvements ($2.9 million).
The updated Multi-Year Program and Financial Plan before you, presumes that
revenue-generating tax proposals will be introduced by my administration.
Currently gross general fund tax revenues are estimated to increase by $60.1
million or 2.2 percent during FY 1996 and by $97.4 million or 3.5 percent
during FY 1997. With spending constraints in effect during FY 1996, a balance
of $62.0 million is projected by June 30, 1996. This balance should remain at
$60.0 million by June 30, 1996. Realization of this modest balance will further
depend upon the form and extent of proposed federal funding reductions, and
upon the ability of the State's economy to rebound from the current economic
slowdown. Diligent monitoring and continuous review of the State's overall
financial outlook will be required as the fiscal year progresses.
The members of my cabinet are fully prepared to discuss the specific
details and justifications for the supplemental budget submission.
Aloha, BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO, Governor of Hawai'i
Well, Taxpayers....What do you think of that?
(Editor's note: According to the Institute for Policy Innovation the U.S. Government consumed 36.8 percent of the nation's gross national product in 1990, up from 26.6 percent in 1960.
Locally, it is clear that the Hawaii State Government comsumed even more! )
"While the idea of repealing the home exemption sounds sacrilegious,
returning the value that is lost with the exemption will enlarge the tax base,
allowing the overall property tax rate to be reduced. For the people of
(Molokai, Maui, Lanai) they will be in a better position to evaluate just how
much they are willing to pay for county services.- Lowell Kalapa, TFH
Kindling the Search to Balance the Budget
by Lowell Kalapa
Lawmakers are thrashing about looking for money so that they can fund their
favorite programs or projects while missing the big picture that spending has
gotten out of hand.
That's right! Despite the fact that the revenue shortfall hangs over every
legislator's head, it appears that none has come to grips with the fact that
there just' isn't any more money to be had. As an example of this denial, just
look at the number of bills proposing tax credits for this or that. Tax credits
reduce the amount of revenues available to be spent.
However, there are bills galore that propose tax credits for this or that.
One measure proposes that a tax credit be given for buying computer
equipment if your child is in school or at the University.
Then there are bills that propose to start new programs or make pilot programs
permanent. At a time when administrators are looking for ways to cut the budget
and keep the state afloat, this is hardly the time to be talking about new
programs or making others permanent. In fact, now that the across the board
cuts have been made, administrators are looking for ways to cut the budget and
keep the state afloat, this is hardly the time to be talking about new programs
or making others permanent. In fact, now
that the across the board cuts have been made administrators will have to look
at whole programs if the $180 million shortfall is to be addressed.
While whole programs? The first round of cuts manages to nibble away at
positions that basically were "not essential" in that cutting the position
would not seriously impair the program. Now that most of those positions have
been eliminated, any further cuts will begin to impair how efficient or
effective a particular program will be. If that is the case, then the question
arises whether or not the state should continue that program.
Both administrators and lawmakers must now begin to decide which of the
multitude of programs is of the highest priority based on the traditional
responsibilities of government, that is, the health, safety and welfare of the
community. No doubt everyone has a different opinion about what is the health,
safety and welfare of the community and this is where debate will focus. Does
the state take money from schools to build prisons as was the argument a few
weeks ago?
Setting priorities is the job that voters have entrusted their elected officials with when they went to the ballot box. Unfortunately it is that ballot box which makes elected officials shy and in many cases the reason why the state is in the fiscal mess it is today. As the number one goals to get re-elected, elected officials pander to the whim of each and every voter. And they know voters do not like to be told no.
But because many of our elected officials did not have the nerve to say no, program after program was added to the state spending agenda over the past decade. Now it will be even more difficult to report to constituents that this or that program had to be eliminated because there is just not enough money. Perhaps this is why lawmakers continue to introduce bills proposing tax credits, new programs and more projects. Between the facts that there is o money and not being able to set priorities, lawmakers are at a loss when it comes to righting the economic ship of state and right-sizing government..
Now it is up to you, the voter, to make your choices known. If you believe that
higher taxes are out of the question and if you accept that the only way that
goal will be achieved is by cutting spending, then you should let your
lawmaker know what you believe should be cut out of the state budget.
Notice the suggestion is NOT that you advise him or her what should not be cut,
but rather what should be cut.
It is often easier to ask that a certain program not be cut, especially if you have a special interest in that program or project. The hard decision facing lawmakers is what TO cut. But the choice is now back with those who benefit, the voters. If you believe there is a state service your community can well do without, let your lawmaker know, because at this point, there is a great pond of indecisiveness surrounding the state capitol. You can light that fire to kindle that search for ways to cut state spending.
Molokai Ranch Appoints Project Managers
Honolulu-- Lori J. G. Hoo has been named project manager at Molokai Ranch,
where she will be assisting in various community development projects.
Immediately prior to joining Molokai ranch, Hoo served for eight months as the
interim Executive Director of the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Community Development
Authority (HCDA), the agency overseeing the redevelopment of Kakaako. Hoo
worked for the HCDA for 13 years, and also held the positions of assistant to
the director, communications director and program specialist.
Richard B. Stack has been named project manager in the Community
Development Division. In this newly created position, Stack will be
responsible for the development of residential communities, supporting
amenities and commercial areas.
Immediately prior to joining Molokai Ranch, Stack worked for the state of Hawaii, Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HFDC), where he coordinated affordable housing development at the Villages of Leali'i (Maui) and The Villages of Kapolei (Oahu). He joined HFDC in 1992.
Students of the Month Honored
January's 8th Grade Students of the Month
A lunchtime potluck gathering of the top 8th grade students and their parents
and teachers was held on Wednesday, February 21st. Gussie Soares organized
parents who brought everything from main dish to great desserts to celebrate
the achievements of their child.
January's 8th Grade Students of the Month are: Henry Blount, Calvin Souza, Usha
Henderson, Dawn Harris, Johnessa Quintua, Suliana Oto, Merrill Kauwe,
Judy Lat and Tatum Tamanaha.
January's 7th Grade Students of the Month
On Thursday, Feb. 22, 7th Grade teachers, Vice-principal Mr. Yamamoto, and SAC coordinator joined the parents of eleven students chosen as January Students of the Month for their academic achievements and progress in school. Adele Lee, PCNC coordinator asked parents to introduce themselves to the group, then certificates were presented to the students who are: Dwayne Souza, Kabbie Juario, Sophia Spearman-Lindquist, Kailima Sawyer, Roslyn Akina, Dane Egusa, Curtis Helm, Abby Kalani, Corey Nagai Evelyn Kuwamae, and Melissa Comer (missing from photo).
Special Day for MHIS Student
For most of the students and faculty at Molokai High & Intermediate School,
November 30, 1995 may have been an ordinary day, but for Travis "Tanisha"
Mollena, it was a special day, indeed!
Tanisha was honored as "Student of the Quarter". This youth gives proof to the
fact that with the right kind of assistance, our youth on Molokai can achieve
their goals and exceed expectations. Tanisha went from all F's to B's and
improved his attendance. Four other youth shared some of the spotlight for
making "A's" and for maintaining a "C" average.
A feast was prepared and several VIP guests were invited to share in the
festive affair.
Besides the special certificate for student of the quarter, Tanisha was
also presented with a beautiful lei, a koa book mark, a gift certificate
to Shear Delite Hair Salon, a sun catcher plaque and a hand-made hair tie of
beads and leather signifying strength, love, beauty, peace and harmo