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Opinion by David Jung
As general manager of Sea Link of Hawaii, the state’s oldest ferry system in 1986, I feel obligated to share my 25 years’ experience to members of our legislature and the general public. Sea Link operated between Maui and Oahu in 1986, and thereafter between Maui and Molokai, at then Gov. Waihee’s request to ease Molokai’s unemployment.
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The Farmers’ volleyball team pulled wins against the Lanai Pine Lads last Friday and Saturday in Lanai City. The two wins put the Farmers at 2-2 on the season.
Senior David Gomes had ten kills on Friday night, and had help from his teammate, Paka Adolpho, who racked up 12 kills against the Pine Lads. The Farmers won 25-13, 23-25, 25-10, 20-25, 15-13.
“To me, it went good,” Gomes said. “I think we played more as a team and we were more aware of our mistakes.”
“They are looking good. They just have to work on their chemistry,” said coach Bill Dudoit.
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Homeruns, grand slams and mercy rules were prevalent this past weekend at Duke Maliu Regional Park. The Lady Farmers softball team continues its path for an undefeated season with two wins against St. Anthony last weekend, 11-1 on Friday and 25-5 on Saturday.
Jasmine Borden pitched a full game on Friday.
“My goal was to get 10 strikeouts and I got eight,” Borden said.
Molokai was able to hold St. Anthony to one point with a core of 11-1 in the fourth inning with the mercy-rule, and saw hit after hit from Molokai.
“We started off slow in the first and second inning, but we came back stronger,” said Tootie Rawlins.
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The Farmers’ baseball team started off their regular season 1-1 this past weekend against Seabury Hall. Molokai took a win on Friday 12-6 with pitching from Kaoli Place, who had 12 strikeouts and one walk.
“All of the hitters in our lineup scored a run. In baseball, that’s a pretty awesome accomplishment,” said coach Mike McCutcheon.
The Farmers were up 5-3 in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game, but Seabury Hall came back with a four-run rally in the seventh inning to win the game 7-8.
Their coach cites costly base-running mistakes and pitching errors.
At the first meet of the regular Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) season, track and fielder Kalei Adolpho jumped 5-feet-2 in the high jump, a state qualifying height.
“She had pretty crisp looking jumps,” said coach Jessie Ford.
The Farmers competed in last weekend’s Yamamoto Invitational, where two of their five runners placed in Saturday’s final meet. Sophomore Akona Adolpho ran the 800-meter and finished in sixth place, while senior Kalei Adolpho placed fifth in the 800, along with her impressive high jump.
Ford said that Akona Adolpho had an exciting run in his final 800, finishing at 2:11.08 – a 2.5 second drop. She added that this was a learning meet for the team.
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The Molokai High School tennis team gained in points from last weekend’s matches, winning three match ups against St. Anthony on March 25-26, on the Farmers’ home court.
Sophomore David “Kamanu” Pascua-Kahookano and freshman Quintin “Pono” Chow, both new to the sport this year, won their doubles match 6-1, 6-0.
“David is really good, he’s got really nice strokes,” said coach Catie Brind.
Chow followed up his win on Friday with another doubles win on Saturday, this time teaming up with senior Jordan Hao, 6-0, 6-2.
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Paul Keawepuahikinaokamalamalamaonalani Elia of Ho`olehua died on March 21, 2011, at age 67. He was born Dec. 27, 1943 in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leila Elia of Ho`olehua; sons Jared Elia (deceased) and Ronald (Laura) Elia of Portland; daughters Caroline Elia (Paul) Seguritan of San Jose and Michele Elia (Jordan) Lofgreen of Phoenex; sister Hannah Kalilimoku Basso; brothers Wesley Elia, Ernest Kalilimoku (deceased), Eric Kalilimoku (deceased), Aram Kalilimoku, Gideon Kalilimoku, Mitchell Kalilimoku, Jerry Kalilimoku and Frederick Kalilimoku; and five beloved grandchildren.
Mary Napua Aki Victory died on Feb. 26, 2011, at age 70. She was born June 8, 1940, and worked in the medical profession for many years in Schaumburg, Ill. She loved and cared for her patients and always went above and beyond to visit and comfort them. Her quiet spirit and caring ways spoke volumes about her character.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Victory, Michael Victory, Kenneth Victory, Lee Cook, Jacqueline Sabir; brothers Kalani and Abraham Aki; sisters Nei Curtis, Nani Street, Anna Newsome, Emily Swabba and Mahiki Lankford; and a precious host of grandchildren.
Wilbert Kekahuna Kaimikaua Sr. of Ho`olehua, died on March 25, 2011 in Honolulu, at age 75. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in Ho`olehua, and was a retired detective with the Honolulu Police Department, and security officer with Securitas in Honolulu, Kona, and Ho`olehua.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Kaimikaua of Ho`olehua; daughters Heidi (Stanford) Hao of Kawela and Kimberly (Faasiu) Saifoloi of Kaneohe; son Wilburt (Teuila) Kaimikaua Jr. of Las Vegas; sisters Arlene Brixius and Linda Kaimikaua; 16 beloved grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mayor Alan Arakawa released the Maui County budget for fiscal year (FY) 2012 to the Maui County Council for review a few weeks ago – $632 million. Arakawa also presented revenue of $686.7 million, an increase of $59.9 million compared to FY 2011.
Arakawa said that much of the county's increased revenues for 2012 are the result of unanticipated savings from prior years, and noted that the additional money would be a one-time deal, as the county's regular sources of revenue are still tight, according to a report in the Maui News.
The budget is broken down into $475.3 million for county operations and $156.7 million for capital improvement projects, according to the budget summery available on the county website.
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