Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Hawaii Edible Landscaping News Release
The Molokai community is invited to attend the free online class, “How to Beat the Weeds Naturally with Ecological Agriculture” on Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. with David Sansone of Hawaii Edible Landscaping.
The class will teach how to let nature do the work to eliminate the weeds, reduce labor and costs as well as increase production, improve the soil, and increase drought resistance. Some practices covered will include the animal tractor system of weed elimination, cover crops, ground covers, and mulch crops that can be chopped and dropped to smother weeds.
Sansone has been researching, developing, and demonstrating ecological agriculture and agroforestry systems for gardeners, farmers, and native species restorationists for over 20 years in a wide variety of climates and growing conditions.…
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
The stairway to heaven opened on Oct. 27, 2024 for Georgiette Likopualehua W.I.P. Tancayo to return home to her maker.
On March 12, 1961 Michael (deceased) and Irene Tancayo welcomed their eldest child, Liko. She attended Kaunakakai Elementary, MHS, and graduated from the class of 1979 from Kamehameha Schools. While on Oahu, she worked at Shiro’s Saimin restaurant, joined the Honolulu National Guard, and enlisted in the Air Force. After marrying, she welcomed her son, Kegal-Joe Fook Kun M. Burrill.
Returning to Molokai, she worked various jobs at Kaluakoi Hotel and Golf, Kalaiakamanu Hou Church, Molokai Visitors Association, Mahalo Airlines, Mrs.…
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Jovencio Areola Ruiz Jr. passed away at his home on Monday, Sept. 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 23, 1947, to Tito Pascua and Conchita Areola Ruiz in La Union, Phillipines. Jovencio was preceded in death by his son, Jovencio “Boy” Ruiz, and is survived by his wife, Maria, daughters Jovilyn (Shane) Dudoit and Noreen Ruiz, grandchildren Kailee, Haloa, Haku, Hali’ and Isiah, and great granddaughter Everly, as well as many nieces and nephews. Also surviving Jovencio are his siblings, Orlino Ruiz, Arthur Ruiz, Frank Ruiz, Rodaree Ruiz and Manny Ruiz.
Services will be held on Maui, on Thursday, Nov.…
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Bennett Pottery News Release
Bennett Pottery will present its annual show and sale open house from Saturday,
Nov. 30 to Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at his Kala’e studio. The
show will feature finely crafted high-fired functional stoneware and porcelain. These items
are made for home and garden use, such as mugs, bowls, plates and platters, planters, salt
jars, soap dispensers, sponge holders, tea pots, and much more. The objects for sale are
durable for daily use, and are safe in the oven, dishwasher and microwave. You are
invited to come and discover a wide variety of unique quality ceramics found nowhere
else in Hawaii, right here on Molokai.…
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Maui County Office of Economic Development News Release
A new county program seeks to support small businesses on Molokai, Lanai and Maui this holiday season. The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is launching the Maui Nui First “Season of Giving” campaign, aimed at promoting small businesses across Maui Nui during the upcoming holiday season. The campaign invites local entrepreneurs to submit their holiday specials, distinctive products or service information, and inspiring stories for consideration on the Maui Nui First website and social media platforms. There is no cost to participate.
Participating businesses will benefit from increased visibility through promotion across various platforms, engage with the community by sharing their unique stories, and contribute to the local economy by encouraging people to shop locally.…