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Author Archives: Catherine Cluett Pactol

Kalaupapa Restoration Recognized

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Kalaupapa Restoration Recognized

Historic Hawaii Foundation News Release

Paschoal Hall in Kalaupapa is one of the historic preservation projects chosen state-wide to be honored by the Historic Hawaii Foundation. The achievement awards will be presented at the 37th annual awards ceremony on May 11 in Honolulu.

The Paschoal Hall award was presented to National Park Service, Mason Architects, Inc., Encore Seating Restorations and The Teecor Group Inc. for interior restoration of the Kalaupapa social building. Built in 1916, Paschoal Hall is a relatively unaltered example of Hawaiian vernacular architecture. The building is a prominent and significant building in the Kalaupapa National Historical Park district and cultural landscape.…

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Looking for Nutrition

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Looking for Nutrition

Community Contributed

By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH CTAHR

One of man’s greatest achievements was the domestication of plants for food, but in the words of Jacob Bronowski, “Humans domesticated crops, then crops domesticated humans.” Many of us think we eat a balanced diet, but interestingly enough, we all lack some basic nutrients. Our domesticated crops supply some of our most important nutrients and other health enhancing compounds. A good example is Vitamin C, only found in fruits and vegetables.

At least half of the U.S. population is deficient in Vitamins A, C, K, and probably E, in addition to Calcium, Magnesium, and fiber.…

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5K Team Kualapu`u

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

5K Team Kualapu`u

Community Contributed

By Sue Forbes

The final tryout race for Kualapu`u School’s 5K Running Team was held on Saturday, April 14 on the Coffee’s of Hawaii plantation course. Thirty runners completed the course, with the top six runners in each division receiving awards. After the awards, the Kualapu`u School team that will compete in the Honolulu 5K for Kids on April 29 was announced. Team members include Kaina Adolpho, Ikua Deponte, Nainoa Kahale, Rafael Adolpho, Ikena Deponte, and CJ Adolpho for the boys. For the girls, Keaheakekehau Ross, Ayla-Rose Naehu-Ramos, Genevieve Kikukawa, and Noelani Helm were selected. Race organizers would like to thank the Molokai community and all visiting runners who have participated and supported their series of races over the past year.…

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Guzman to host “Talk Story” on Molokai

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Don Guzman News Release

Maui County Council candidate for Kahului, Don Guzman will be hosting a “Talk Story” meeting on the island of Molokai this Thursday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at 260 Kokio St. Ranch Camp, Kaunakakai. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited.

Guzman is looking forward to meeting with the residents of Molokai, talk about his campaign, and hear their ideas on how county government can be improved.

Guzman is a former deputy prosecutor for the County of Maui and runs a small general practice law firm. He also served on Congresswoman Mazie Hirono’s staff as the Maui Field Representative and was a legislative aide in the Hawaii State House of Representatives.…

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True Grit

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

True Grit

Mikayla Pico, MIL Girls Wrestler of the Year

It’s not the size of the wrestler in the match, it’s the size of the determination in the wrestler. Ninety-eight-pound Molokai High senior Mikayla Pico proved that strength is more than just the physical when she wrestled an undefeated season, and faced her final opponent one-armed after an injury on the mat, finishing second in the state. Now, she’s been named Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Girls Wrestler of the Year by The Maui News.

Seeded number one in the state competition, the Molokai wrestler dislocated her shoulder near the end of the season.…

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John Keawe Slack Key Clip

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Award-winning slack key guitarist John Keawe played at the Molokai Public Library for National Library Week. If you missed the show, here’s a clip.…

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Leaving a Legacy of Faith

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Leaving a Legacy of Faith

Well-loved priest to move from Molokai.

By Catherine Cluett

While most Catholic priests are known for their spotless black cassocks and distinctive clerical collar, Molokai’s Father Clyde Guerreiro is often found in work-worn denim overalls, a construction tool in hand.

Described by parishioners and community members as self-deprecating, down-to-earth, quick to laugh, a handyman and a visionary, Guerriero is fulfilling his childhood dream of priesthood. As a member of the Sacred Hearts order, he has been serving on Molokai for five years. But at the end of June, Guerreiro will be leaving the island, having been asked to re-build a Catholic community in Wahiawa, Oahu, and later, Tonga.…

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State Scholastic Chess Tournament

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

State Scholastic Chess Tournament

Community Contributed

By Ted Takamiya

The game of chess involves a myriad of moves and variations. It was once estimated that there are 400 different possible positions after two players make just one move. The possible positions increase to 72,084 after each player makes his or her second move. Each player must weigh the options and make the best possible move to gain an advantage and hopefully checkmate their opponent. Quite a daunting task when you consider the amount of critical thinking that is needed. Can you imagine doing it over a nine hour period?

On Saturday, March 31, a team of 10 students from Molokai Middle School and three elementary school students participated in the 2012 Hawaii State Scholastic Chess Tournament on Oahu.…

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What’s Up Maunaloa

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

What’s Up Maunaloa

Community Contributed

Column by Kehau Pule

Okay, here is the latest scoop regarding our Maunaloa Community Park. We are reviving our park so that everyone can enjoy, have gatherings with ohana and it can be utilized as a safe and fun area. Over the years, the park had numerous makeovers and I pray that everyone will maka`ala and malama this park for a long time. Mahalo to Sonny Laemoa for mowing the area and Chris Chang and his group on the mission who cleaned and raked the park from all debris. A very big mahalo to Kalae Tangonan and friend who passed by the park and saw the building so run-down and gave it a paint make-over with some beautiful designs.…

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Make Your Own Mother’s Day Gift

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Molokai Arts Center News Release

Hint, hint! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Aunty Rae Young will conduct two workshops at Molokai Arts Center on Saturday, April 21 for young people who wish to make Mother’s Day earrings.

The first workshop will be for boys and girls ages 4 to 10 years old, although kids under 7 should be accompanied by an adult. It will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aunty Rae will have earring kits prepared so each keiki can make at least two sets of earrings for their mom, aunty, grandma or special person.

The second workshop will be for youths from 11 to 17 years old and will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m.…

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