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Church Exceeds Campaign Goal

Monday, October 18th, 2010

As the Diocese of Honolulu wraps up its capital campaign to raise $30 million – which actually received $57 million in pledged funds – parishes around the state will begin to reap the benefits.

The diocese, a collective of Hawaii’s Catholic churches, launched the ambitious campaign in 2008, a time when the entire nation was - and still is - shoulder-deep in an economic slump. But with the help and participation of 66 Hawaii parishes, including Molokai’s St. Damien Catholic Parish, the results were nothing short of surprising.

“It was quite a big shock,” said Cynthia Lallo, director of development and stewardship of the diocese. “We’re amazed by what this group has accomplished.”

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School Uniforms Get Mixed Reviews

Monday, October 18th, 2010

School Uniforms Get Mixed Reviews

no meetings, no nothing.”

Mokuau disagreed, saying the SCC has been considering the uniform policy for years and kept parents informed throughout the process. Information was included in report cards, back-to-school packets and printed in the Dispatch as early as March 2009. A parent representative on the SCC even called parents of incoming freshmen to alert them to the change.

“It was not something that just happened the first day of school,” Mokuau said. 

Uniforms became mandatory on Sept. 1, a month after school started. They are meant to maintain a safe campus, improve education environment and enhance school pride, according to Mokuau.

Students can choose from four colors and three designs, but all are polo shirts. The new dress code also requires bottoms be no more than three inches above the knee.

“It’s not like every person looks the same,” Mokuau said.

Shirts cost $11-16. On Aloha Fridays, students are free to wear what they chose as long as its within dress code policy.

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Remembering Our Sister

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Sept. 28 marked our sister’s 10th year of passing. We miss her so much – her smiles, laughter, kindness, caring, beauty and love that she had toward everyone. Becca will always be special. She has given us so much love and lots of memories to remember her by, on her short time with us. She was always so quiet, shy and totally innocent. When we lost our sister, it was like the world came to an end. We had questions that couldn’t be answered, we held anger, and I myself wanted revenge, feeling so helpless.

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From Five Years to Five Minutes

Friday, October 15th, 2010

On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Molokai Veterans hosted a “talk story” session on the Veteran property with Alan Arakawa. Mahalo to the approximately 130 veterans, families, and friends for attending. A solution to the long building permit process for the veterans sounds simple – the fire department and water department together test the same fire hydrant at the same time and find a solution. Amen. Thank you to the Vets Jesse Dudoit, Bo Mahoe, Earl Paleka, Ray Sambueno, Manny Garcia, Adolph Helm, Cappy Caprida, Hank Ellertsen, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kelly, Douglas, Norm DeCosta, Connie Hao, Albert Pu, Alice Kono, Silvia Pablan, Andre Cibiyan and Oliver Young. Thank you also to Jerry Johnson, Jovencio Ruiz and his gang, Nathan Ignacio, Ipo and William Davis, and the Catholic Church.

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Council Candidate Unbefitting

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Mike White says he will keep his well-paid general manager position at the Ka`ananpali Beach Hotel, while also getting paid for a full time position on the County Council.  He tries to justify his decision by saying that he will be just like all the other people who have two jobs here on Maui! Anyone I know that has two jobs is doing that out of necessity, because one job cannot pay the bills and it is certainly not by choice. What a disservice to the people of Maui County!  Too bad we didn’t have district voting because Mike White sure doesn’t represent the Haiku-Makawao-Paia district.

Mahalo,
Ku`uipo Davis

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Alan Fukuyama for Council

Friday, October 15th, 2010

I would like to congratulate each of my opponents for a spirited race in the Maui County Council Makawao-Haiku-Paia residency seat. Many people in the days after the election have asked if I will be endorsing any of the remaining candidates. After thinking long and hard about this, I have decided to stay neutral because I believe both Kai Nishiki and Mike White have not taken a strong stance on supporting our working families.

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Ruben Jose Villa

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Ruben Jose Villa, 43, of Wailuku, Maui, died on October 3, 2010 in Kaunakakai. He was born April 13, 1967 in Laoag City, Casili, Philippines.

He is survived by companion Tiare Escobar of Kaunakakai; sons Reggie Villa and Ruben Villa Jr. of Ho`olehua; daughters Kasey, Chentel, Lauren, Jasmine, Shylene Villa of Ho`olehua and Rublyn Villa of Laoag City, Philippines; mother Melendrina Villa and father Florentino Villa Jr. of Kualapu`u; brothers Alex, Rendy and Kleyn Villa; and sisters Mila Espejo, Maley May and Myra Villa.

Friends called on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. with service at 12 noon at the Kalanianaole Hall in Kalamaula, Molokai. Burial followed at the Kapaakea Cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.


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Geraldine “Rosie” Souza

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Geraldine “Rosie” Michelle Joann Kuuipo Souza, 37, died September 29, 2010 in Waialua, Oahu. She was born September 12, 1973 on Molokai. She was the owner of Nail Etc. on Molokai, and was a devoted wife and loving mother.

She is survived by husband Paul A. S. Souza; sons Brennan Alan Po`okela, Chevy Kaikoa, Harley Ho`omana, and Lowen Kamaha`o Souza; mother Sarah; brother Steven Edwards; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father, Jerry Allen Miguel, preceded her in death.

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Matthew Dean Tokuoka

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Matthew Dean Tokuoka, 39, of Hoonah, Alaska, died on August 29, 2010. He was born December 17, 1971 in Seattle, Washington, to Edna Tokuoka and Dean Goodner. Matt moved with his mother and sister to her hometown in Molokai, Hawaii when he was seven years old until Edna passed away 1986, when he moved to Kuna, Idaho with his father.  Matt was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he continued to hunt and fish in Idaho and Alaska. Matt joined the Marines after graduating high school, and had been working as a police officer in Hoonah for the past year.
 

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The Kalaupapa Canoe Project Takes Shape

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

The Kalaupapa Canoe Project Takes Shape

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By Michael Neubauer

Just about any given day around 5 p.m. or so, you can catch Michael Neubauer and Kevin Gavagan working hard to restore an old Hawaiian canoe at Kihei Canoe Club.  The boat, which was donated to The Earth Trot Project, a Maui-based nonprofit organization, is being repaired for a journey that will take it from Maui to the secluded peninsula of Kalaupapa, Molokai.

Michael, Kevin and other volunteers have been working hard to revive the old outrigger, named Kamali`i.  Sanding down the hull, reshaping the nose and gunnels, filling pukas and reinforcing some of the weathered parts of the boat have made for a long process for the volunteers from The Earth Trot Project.  When finished, they’re planning to paddle Kamali`i over to Kalaupapa in October.  Once there, the canoe will be given to the people of the settlement as a significant Hawaiian cultural gift.

“We’re trying to do what is pono,” Michael said.  “Kalaupapa is one of the most significant places in Hawaiian culture. It’s really a paradox in a sense.  You’ve got one of the most beautiful and pristine places on Earth, and yet a great overwhelming somberness hangs in the air.  In many ways the peninsula still feels like a prison.”

Residents and workers in the area agree.  This past spring heavy rains eroded the pali trail leading down to Kalaupapa and traversing it has become increasingly difficult.  If that wasn’t bad enough, passenger airlines flying into the settlement raised their rates to over $250 for the ten minute flight to topside Molokai.

“The gift of the wa`a is one we hope helps to rejuvenate a bit of Hawaiian culture that has been lost in Kalaupapa.  Right now the area doesn’t have a canoe, and to a voyaging people like the Hawaiians, that’s just not right,” Michael said. “Whether it’s used recreationally, for sport, or not at all, we feel the people of Kalaupapa are entitled to have that symbol of Hawaiian culture on their land.”

For more information, or to follow this project, please visit EarthTrot.org.

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