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Free Workshop on Coastal Construction, National Flood Insurance Program

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Department of Land and Natural Resources News Release

Engineers, architects, surveyors and community officials that deal with floodplain development in high risk coastal zones are invited to participate in a valuable four-hour training opportunity in February, through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and FEMA Region IX. The workshop is free but seating will be limited, so early registration is encouraged by Jan. 19, 2011.  

A workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Pacific Disaster Center, 1305 North Holopono St., Kihei. Workshops will also be held in Hilo, Honolulu and Lihue.

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Molokai Drive-Inn Burgled

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

This customer didn’t want any fries with his meal. He didn’t even want a meal at all. He just wanted what was in the register, but couldn’t quite get to it.

“They got away with the register, but we got it back,” said Sam Cariaga, manager of the Molokai Drive-In “They didn’t get the money.”

On a busy Friday evening on Dec. 28, 2010, the perpetrator walked into the Drive-Inn around 7:30. The suspect, identified as a 5’11” to 6’ male, reached into the order window and snatched the register while the workers in the back.

The police found the register near Paddler’s Inn wrapped in a hooded sweatshirt and a Molokai High 2009-2010 wrestling t-shirt. The money, which totaled to about $1,000, was found untouched inside the register.

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Inquiring Minds

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Inquiring Minds

Community Contributed

By Malia Lee

Every year, Molokai High School students use what they learn in science class and apply it to a real and tangible problem. The Science Inquiry Project gives students the opportunity to use the scientific method to design their own learning experience and find relevance to their daily lives, using scientific investigation standards. The projects varied from solar desalination to hydrogen fuel cells to dog leg prosthetics.

This year, 15 students earned the top spots at the Molokai High Science Fair – ninth grade: Taylor Tamanaha, Paul Parker, Kilo Au Lani Kaawa-Gonzales, Laurentiu Jacobs and Mikah  Matson; tenth grade: Michael Kikukawa, Michael Onofrio, Esther Lopez, Amanda Makaiwi-Venegas, Jake Sakamoto and Brittanie Nerveza-Shizuma; eleventh grade: Charisse Manley, Moriah Jenkins and Rhena Singh; twelfth grade: Edwin Menkija. Some of these students will be going on to compete this weekend at the Science Fair on Maui.


Many thanks to our judges from Monsanto (Ray Foster, Dawn Bicoy, Juan Carlos Paz and Mike Schlosser) and from Mycogen Seeds (David Gilliland, Eric Whitted and Scott Radi), Dick Glenn, Gene Anderson, Kurt Go, Omar Ozgur, Wade Buschner, and Angela Calhoun. 

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Navigating Patience

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Navigating Patience

Two local residents have received high honors from the American Cancer Society for their work with cancer patients on Molokai. Avette Ponce and Haunani Kamakana were given the nation-wide Harold P. Freeman Service Award last week. The two have been involved in the Kukui Ahi (Show the Way) cancer navigation program at Molokai General Hospital since its inception in 2006. They spend their days helping their patients through screening processes and other treatments.

“I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I first started this program,” Kamakana said. “But it’s very rewarding and I love it.”

The award is given out each year to recognize strong efforts in cancer safety. Molokai General Hospital was one of two hospitals in Hawaii recognized for the award, along with Queen’s Hospital. Hawaii is included in the High Plains division of the American Cancer Society, which also includes Guam, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Missouri.

Harold P. Freeman is a past president of the American Cancer Society. Through his presidency, he devoted a lot of his time to cancer prevention and continues to be a strong advocate for underserved communities and populations with disparities.

American Cancer Society Chief Staff Officer Jackie Young came to Molokai last Thursday to present the award and say “thank you” for their efforts.

for where to go next,” she said. “You guys have made a lot of changes in this community.”

Through working for Molokai General Hospital’s program, Kamakana said she and Ponce have traveled for training, and were able to meet Harold P. Freeman while in New York City.

“I’m just overwhelmed,” Ponce said. “I really love my job. It’s very rewarding. Sometimes patients don’t want to do the screening, but it’s really important for them.”

To qualify for the award, projects must be directed toward achieving cancer prevention, early detection and support for people who face cancer. Funding for projects must not be derived from tobacco-related companies or funds, according to the Harold P. Freeman Service Award application.

Doctors, nurses and the Molokai General Hospital president, Janice Kalanihuia attended the event.

“They really care about people. You can’t pay someone to work like that,” Kalanihuia said. “It’s in your heart and I think that’s 75 percent of the success in this program.”

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Helm Voted Coach of the Year

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Helm Voted Coach of the Year

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Could the 2010 volleyball season get any better for Matthew Helm?  He was recently voted as Coach of the Year in 2010 in Hawaii.

Voting was conducted by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser for the annual state-wide award. Coaches and sports editors from around the state cast their ballots.

“I was visiting my in-laws in Los Angeles and a colleague of mine texted me to congratulate me,” Helm said.

The message struck his curiosity, so he checked the internet for the Dec. 19 article in the Star-Advertiser.

Helm also won Coach of the Year for the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division II for the third year in a row, according to the Maui News.

to go to college,” Helm said.

Secondary education is important to Helm. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education from the University of Laverne.

“High school only lasts so long, but if you can use volleyball as a venue to get into college, then it’s very rewarding,” Helm said.

Praise from His Peers
Fellow coaches from around the state have recognized Helm’s coaching ability.

“The success he has had is not a surprise to me and I’ve seen it through the progression in the kids,” said Chris Blake, head coach of Kamehameha Oahu “I think he did an exceptional job.”

Peter Baldwin, Punahou’s girls’ volleyball coach, is also supportive of Helm’s achievements.

“I was very impressed with how respectful his players are of not only each other, but opponents, coaches and families,” Baldwin said.

Helm wants to teach his players more than respect.

“It was never my goal to be recognized as coach of the year,” Helm said.” You just have to set your goals know that you can achieve anything. Those who are successful get back on that horse and keep going.”

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Kalaupapa Memorial Moving Forward

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

National Park Service News Release

Ka Ohana `O Kalaupapa, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), proposes to build a memorial to honor sufferers of Hansen’s disease (leprosy) at Kalawao on the east side of the Kalaupapa Peninsula. The authority to establish this memorial is in Senate Bill 22, signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 30, 2009.

An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to provide the decision-making framework, examining two locations within the Old Baldwin Boys Home at Kalawao, and a no-action alternative.

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Foundations of Faith

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Foundations of Faith

After 16 years of planning, praying and waiting, the St. Damien Parish is finally seeing the first signs of construction on a new church, on the site of the former St. Sophia church in Kaunakakai. Last week, community members, parishioners and construction workers gathered to clear the ground and began erecting a dust fence to ensure safety of the construction area, according to Gil Hoopii, Senior Superintendent of Nordic PCL Construction, the company contracted to build the new church.

“It’s happening before our eyes and it’s almost like a miracle,” said Leoda Shizuma, council chair of St. Damien Parish.

In keeping with Father Clyde Guerreiro’s goal of holding a Christmas Eve service in the new church this year, the structure is expected to be completed by October, said Hoopii.

“I won’t be taking vacation for a while but it’s unbelievable – feels great,” said Guerreiro, dressed in overalls to help with the ground preparations.


As construction began, “All I could think about was praise be Jesus, Alleluia!” said Shizuma. “It’s been a long dream for a lot of people in our parish.”

Community members may stop by the next door Damien Center for construction updates in the coming months.

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Apply Now for County Boards, Councils and Commissions

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

County of Maui News Release

Mayor Alan Arakawa announced today that applications are still being accepted for Boards, Councils, Commissions and Committees. The deadline for applications has been extended to this Friday, Jan. 14, 2011.

Responsibilities include hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and standards and

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Molokai High Paddling Starts Strong

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Molokai High Paddling Starts Strong

The girls’ paddling team won the varsity race in their first regatta of the season at Ka Lae Pohaku on Maui last Saturday.

“It was such an unreal day,” said coach Tania Kaholoaa. “The weather conditions were really good, and the girls were nervous but they were ready. They were hungry.”

Kawena Puhi, Kailana Ritte-Camara, Leenell Hernandez, Jasmine Borden, Crystal Puaoi-Kawai, and Natalia Levi won the half-mile girls final with a time of 4:22.67, beating out second-place Baldwin High School. This is the first time in Kaholoaa’s three year coaching career at Molokai High School that the girls’ won a varsity race.

“[We will] keep training harder, you know everyone’s going to want to come back for us,” she said. “We need to hold our ground.”


Kaholoaa said her brother, Bozo Dudoit’s expertise was also “a big push for them.” Dudoit helps as an assistant coach, getting in the water with the girls in his one-man canoe.

The girls’ chemistry has a lot to do with their victory. Between paddling and playing volleyball in club competitions, many of the girls have trained together in a variety of sports for years. Paddlers like Puhi and Levi added something extra to the high school team this year, having only competed in club races before.

The girls’ meet their opponents again on Jan. 8 at Hanakao`o.

Boys’ Paddling
The boy’s wa`a had a victory of their own. With a novice crew, Molokai made it to the final race and came in sixth at 4:15.81.

“For such a young crew they did really well,” said coach Dave Gilliland. “Now they know what to expect.”

Gilliland’s team has one returning paddler – his son Eric, the steersman – with a crew of first-timers.

“They get on well together, they look after each other on and off the water,” Dave said. He added that during the winter break they will be working on fundamentals and fine tuning their starts. Eric added the crew hopes to be in the top four at their next meet.

The boys’ will also head to Hanakao`o on Jan. 8.

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Make Your Own Fertilizer

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Community Contributed

By Joe Kennedy

Will the price of fertilizer continue to go up? Is importing fertilizers bad for the environment? Yes! Importing fertilizer from thousands of miles away pollutes the environment, and we can make our own. Here are nine ways to make your own fertilizer.

1.    Put sticks and branches parallel in piles to attract geckos, worms, and spiders. All animals and insects make manure.
2.    Make habitat for birds by building perches and roosts, and bird baths.
3.    Attract insects by mulching with newspaper and cardboard.
4.    Find things that hold water and raise toads, fish and water plants. The mulch on the bottom makes great fertilizer.

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