Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor
Correna Pawn Simao is continuing her work combating substance abuse on Molokai with an informational exhibit at the Molokai Public Library.
“If we don’t educate the community, how are they going to know?” said Simao. Substance abuse “hits every home, I bet.”
Simao was a participant in the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) workforce development program, which ran earlier this year until August. As a conclusion to the program, participants were asked to create interactive programs educating the Molokai community on the dangers of drug abuse. Some participants worked with organizations like Alu Like and the Molokai Hunting Club to design board games or PowerPoints. …
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center News Release
Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center and the Molokai Library Services Cadre are proud to unveil a remarkable achievement in the preservation and celebration of Molokai’s cultural heritage—the Moaʻe Molokai Digital Repository. This project, born out of unwavering community dedication, represents a historic leap forward in preserving, and sharing the rich history and traditions of Molokai.
The Moaʻe Molokai Digital Repository traces its origins to the Hoʻili Hoʻoilina Training Program—a community-focused initiative with a mission to engage individuals dedicated to digital archiving and the preservation of Molokai’s cultural legacy. This program equipped participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to build a digital community repository.…
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Molokai History Project News Release
The Molokai History Project opened at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. It was a wonderful celebration of everything that is Molokai. This history project is by, for and from Molokai folks. It is Molokai’s story, and we need you to tell the story, guide the story and own the story. Please join us as we continue to seek out wonderful memories from all of you. Stop in, look around, and sign up. Join our Board of Directors, become an advisor, sign up on the future exhibits committee, share your memories and stories. You are so welcome and we are waiting for you.…
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Hawaii Edible Landscaping News Release
The public is invited to attend “Revitalizing Hawaii with Agroforestry”, a free evening presentation, on Friday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:00 p.m., at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua.
Dave Sansone, owner of Hawaii Edible Landscaping, LLC on Hawaii Island will be sharing how agroforestry practices can help cultivators meet their needs while protecting and revitalizing the health of the land and water.
“Agroforestry is a set of sustainable agriculture practices with ancient roots that can increase production, beat the weeds naturally, and improve the soil,” Sansone explains. “It has successfully transformed abandoned farmlands in drought prone areas into lush forest farms with year round springs.” …
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Helen Joao Apana, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Kapaakea, Molokai, on Oct. 4. She was born Nov. 9, 1925 in Kualapuu, Molokai.
Helen was preceded in death by husband Donald Wah Bung Lau Apana, parents Raymond Francis Joao Sr. and Gussie Maikani Iaea Joao, maternal grandparents Reverend Isaac Daniel Iaea and Hannah Keahi Pakamia Iaea, and paternal grandparents Manuel Farinha Joao and Julia Correa Joao. She was the last survivor of her seven siblings and last surviving grandchild of Manuel and Julia.
She is survived by her five daughters – Linda Reyes Napoleon, Beverly Mapuana Apana, Abegale Kilani (William) Akutagawa, Dawn Aloma (Ken) Nakayama and Nola Haunani (Daniel) Reilly, 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.…
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