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Pasha to Begin Shipping Over Young Brothers’ Protest

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Young Brothers, Limited is warning state officials and customers that competition from another interisland cargo carrier could jeopardize its service to smaller ports in the state including Kaunakakai.

Late last month, Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines received the go-ahead from the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) to carry interisland cargo on an interim basis.

Pasha currently ships cargo from the mainland. In March 2009, it applied for permission to do interisland shipping every two weeks between Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island. Its vessel is not equipped to dock at smaller ports.

With the PUC approval, Pasha will begin service later this year.

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Crash Victim in Stable Condition

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Crash Victim in Stable Condition

An SUV travelling west on Kamehameha Highway crashed through a fence and hit a tree at Kaunakakai Elementary School Sunday morning.

The driver, Noah Castillo of Ho`olehua, was in stable condition and flown to Queens Medical Center in Honolulu as a precaution, according to Maui Police Department Sergeant Randy Esperanza. The investigation is on-going.

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In the Patch

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

In the Patch

It was not your stereotypical autumn day with crisp weather and colorful leaves, but Molokai families still enjoyed the perks of fall with the island’s first-ever pumpkin patch last Saturday.

Hundreds of orange and white pumpkins of every size and shape lined the 4-acre parcel owned by Heart of Aloha church, which began growing pumpkins in June.

 

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Health Center Gets Crowd Support

Monday, October 4th, 2010

While Maui County officials sought requests from Molokai for next year’s budget, a group of Molokai residents and workers first testified for more immediately-available funds last week.

The county’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program received $2 million in federal funds, which will be available for projects across the county in 2011.

Much of the crowd pegged the Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC) as a prime candidate to receive a portion of the funds.

“[MCHC] is an integrated model of health care,” said Desiree Puhi, the center’s executive director. “We have a patient base of about 2,900 and we need the county and community to continue to support us.”

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Molokai Councils Prep for State Puwalu

Monday, October 4th, 2010

After years of planning, Molokai’s `Aha Moku councils are finally getting a say in natural resource management.

Last Saturday, representatives from Molokai’s various moku, or districts, met in preparation for a statewide puwalu, or meeting, of leaders next month on Oahu. Their discussion focused on how to best protect natural resources, incorporating traditional practices with current management.

This is the first time Molokai’s moku representatives have officially come together to share ideas on natural resources management, according to Mac Poepoe, who is helping lead the organizing effort here.

“This idea is something that all the people can agree with,” said Poepoe. He estimated that a third of Saturday’s 60-some participants were new to the process.

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Mary Inouye Van Gils

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Mary Inouye Van Gils, 91, of Kaunakaki, died on September 14, 2010 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1918 in Kamalo. She is survived by her son Michael (Cathy) Inouye of Kaunakakai; brothers Paul (Ann) Inouye of Puyallup, Wash; Shigenobu (Jane) Inouye of Kamalo; sister Beatrice McWiggins of Honolulu; grandson David (Keiko) Inouye of Yokohama, Japan; two great-granddaughters Karlyn and Leina of Yokohama, Japan, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Friends called on September 24, 2010 from 8 a.m., with Mass at 10 a.m. at the Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Burial followed at the St. Joseph church cemetery in Kamalo, Father Clyde Guerreiro presiding.

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Uldarico Eleccion

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Uldarico Eleccion, 93, of Maunaloa, died on September 14, 2010 at the Molokai General Hospital in Kaunakakai. He was born on June 27, 1917 in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Priscilla Eleccion of Maunaloa; sons Fidel Eleccion of the Philippines, Onuffre Eleccion of Kihei, Maui, Derek Eleccion of Kihei, Maui, and Matthew (Nanette) Eleccion of Arizona; daughters Conchita Ebojo of California, Vanessa  Eleccion of California; brothers Felix (Salome) Eleccion of Honolulu, Macario (Linda) Eleccion of California, Manolo Eleccion of Honolulu; sisters Olympia Ebojo of the Philippines and Felicitas Eleccion of the Philippines; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Kaleonahenahe Kuliaikau`i Konapiliahimana`oakamai Ho`opi`i-Gutierres

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Kaleonahenahe Kuliaikau`i Konapiliahimana`oakamai Ho`opi`i-Gutierres

Welcome to my world, baby girl Kaleonahenahe Kuliaikau`i Konapiliahimana`oakamai Ho`opi`i-Gutierres. She was born on Sunday, September 12, 2010 weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 in. at Maui Memorial Medical Center, Wailuku. Welcoming her with big hugs and kisses are sisters Kaleipunahele, Olakaonalani, Ho`onu`u, and Kamea`i`omakamae. Proud parents are Leimomi Gutierres and Ramzey Ho`opi`i of Kahakuloa, Maui. Baby's maternal grandparents are Donald and Cynthia Gutierres of Kaunakakai, Molokai and paternal grandparents are Richard and Priscilla Ho`opi`i of Kahakuloa, Maui.

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To My Fellow Maui County Residents

Friday, October 1st, 2010

After a four-and-a-half year process in trying to get permits to build a center for the Molokai veterans, visiting veterans, and the community, and trying to resolve disputes with County officials, the Molokai Veterans have filed a lawsuit.

The Veterans did not want politics to be involved, all we wanted was a building permit.  The Veterans believe we have been wronged in the process…used, abused, excused, confused, and refused. Too many of our veterans and myself have been affected by this process, and many have died before they could see the dream of the new center built. 

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Public Education Commitment

Friday, October 1st, 2010

I would like to thank all of you who supported me in my candidacy for the Board of Education – Maui District Two. I have always been proud of the public school education I received here in Hawaii. I have since put it to good use. It is my desire to give back to my home – this special place that has given so much to me.

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