For sharing their Thanksgiving with the kupunas of Home Pumehana, we would like to thank these individuals: Mahalo John Austin (Keawi Nui fishponds), Pastor David Nanod, Kevin Misaki (Misaki Inc.), Kimberly Svetin (Molokai Drugs Inc.), Roy Horner (RMH/Planning Services), Gladys Brown (AARP), Amy Sakamato, Colleen Joao, Amy Dudoit (Hui Home Pumehana).
Again, mahalo nui loa!
Aha Kuku Kuka
“Na Kupuna Circle”
In this country people have the right to protest for or against any issue. To infringe intentionally, obstruct, hurt or intimidate people or businesses is not a right. Behavior has consequences, whether it’s DUI or IOU. After 9-11 and the boogie man environment, the Patriot Act is a law. People can become to the FBI a person of interest or a suspected terrorist. Words have meaning, choose carefully what you say and what you write—big brother is looking.
Osamu Murakami, born Jan. 2, 1925, died on Nov. 21, 2011 at the age of 86. He is survived by his hanai children William Neil Puaa Sr. (deceased with surviving spouse Wahineiakawaiolaakane Puaa, Agatha Justina Puaa (Robert Poepoe Sharpe) both deceased, Marianito (Denice) Alavazo, Mary (John) Rawlins, Andres (Denise) Alavazo, Puniala (Larry) Alavazo, Doreen (Mercury) Dudoit. He is also survived by his nieces Gail (Gairett) Omoto, Trudi (Rex) Kahumoku, Cathy Ann (James) Robinson and nephews Burton Yamashiro, Clinton (Tina) Yamashiro, Norton Yamashiro and Milton Yamashiro.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Kalaikamanu Hou Church Hall at 9 a.m.
Pu`alikoa o Ka`uhane Michael Kukulu`o`kalani Ritte was born on Nov. 24, 2011 at Molokai General Hospital to mother Christina K. Bethke. Weighing 8 lbs. and 3 oz., he was also welcomed by grandmother Albion Bethke of Ho`olehua. His first Hawaiian name translates to “Warrior of the spirit” and Kukulu`o`kalani means “Builder of the heavens.”
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Wrapping up his six-week talk story sessions around the state, U.S. senator hopeful Ed Case visited Molokai last Friday to meet with community members and hear from his constituents.
Case is running for the seat currently held since 1990 by Senator Daniel Akaka, a fellow Democrat who has said he will not seek reelection. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, another Democrat, has also announced her candidacy for the seat.
Prior to meeting local residents at Kulana O`iwi and touring the island Friday, Case sat down with the Dispatch sat down to discuss politics and local issues.
A former member of the House of Representatives from 2002 to ’06, Case said he traveled to Molokai a few times a year to stay up to date on island concerns.
The winter sports season is upon us, and Molokai High School (MHS) teams are gearing up for another exciting round of Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) play. So get out your green gear, read up on the basketball teams’ outlooks this season and keep it nearby for when The Dispatch previews paddling, wrestling and swimming next week.
Boys’ Basketball
The MHS boys’ basketball team earned a runner-up finish in the MIL last year – and this season, they want to go even farther.
“Our goals are to win the MIL championship and represent Div. II MIL in the state tournament, and if all goes well, to win the state championship,” said assistant coach Rick Schonely.
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Vincent Van Gogh had his “Starry Night,” and Landon Pawn-Kalilikane has his, too.
The Molokai High School (MHS) senior has been working on his adaptation of the iconic painting for the past week, perfecting the swirling blue skies and peaceful landscape during teacher Perry Buchalter’s art class. But while Van Gogh completed his piece in the south of France in 1889, Pawn-Kalilikane said his will be the modern Hawaiian interpretation: Instead of a dark tower-like structure, Pawn-Kalilikane will paint a palm tree; instead of a small European village, a coastal beach scene.
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Richard Schuman, owner of air service provider Makani Kai, confirmed last week his company will begin providing lower-cost flights in and out of Kalaupapa later this month. The flights are possible thanks to a federal Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidy awarded to his company by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Schuman said one-way flights between Kalaupapa and Honolulu will be $125 plus applicable taxes, averaging less than $140 total. One-way flights between Kalaupapa and Ho`olehua will be $65 plus taxes, he said, averaging less than $75 total.
The Safari Explorer passenger yacht did not dock last weekend as scheduled after more than 300 community members attended a public meeting last Wednesday night. Residents spoke both for and against the yacht’s Molokai stop, but enough voiced concerns, according to American Safari Cruises (ASC) owner Dan Blanchard, that he postponed the docking until the company could talk to more community members.
“We are committed to further dialogue and will respectfully work with leaders in the community,” Blanchard said in a statement Thursday.
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