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Author Archives: Catherine Cluett Pactol

Proposal for Ranch Purchase

Friday, April 13th, 2018

A company called Lamplighter Energy has proposed the purchase Molokai Ranch to grow and export hibiscus to South Korea. Lamplighter CEO Andre De Rosa said wood pellets from the hibiscus is a renewable substitute to burning coal, and his energy company has the investors and contract with an organization in Korea to sell the product.

Molokai Ranch, owned by Singapore-based land holder owner GL Limited, went up for sale last September at a price of $260 million, and its 55,575 acres represents one third of Molokai.

De Rosa sat down with a small handful of residents last month, filmed by Akaku, and shared his plans, which he says he has been doing on a one-on-one basis with the community.…

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Proposed Forest Reserve Rules

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

DLNR News Release

In light of evolving natural resource concerns and the needs of managers and people, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is proposing updates to rules regulating activities within Hawaii’s Forest Reserve System.  DOFAW is now inviting input and comments. 

The Forest Reserve System consists of 55 reserves across the state covering approximately 678,000 acres.  Regulations for the system were first established in 1943 and the last comprehensive update was in 1993. Proposed changes and updates will allow DLNR to streamline and clarify existing rules, improve enforceability, and update allowed uses and activities based on conditions currently facing the forests and their users.…

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Temporary Relocation for DMV

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

County of Maui News Release

The Molokai Satellite Dept. of Motor Vehicle and Licensing (DMVL) office will be temporarily relocated to the Mitchell Pauole Center Conference Room while repairs are made to the roof. 

The Molokai Satellite DMVL office will be closed during the relocation from Tuesday, April 3 through Monday, April 9. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10. 

Customers with questions may call the DMVL Call Center at (808) 270-7363. …

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Volleyball Gets Wins on Lanai

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Volleyball Gets Wins on Lanai

 

The Boys Volleyball team got two big road wins on Lanai last weekend at Pedro Dela Cruz in Lani City. Molokai won in straight sets on both days and improved their record to 6-2. Friday’s score was 25-20, 25-22, and 25-12. Saturday’s score was 26-24, 25-12 and 25-13.

Head Coach Hale Domingo knows playing at Lanai is always tough.

“Lanai being at home was a challenge for us and we knew they were going to have the crowd behind them and the momentum on their side most of the night but we hung in there and stole what momentum we could and we finished strong,” he said.…

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Softball Improves to 6-0

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Softball Improves to 6-0

 

The Lady Farmers Softball team picked up two wins at home last weekend over the Hana Lady Dragons to continue their unbeaten season. Molokai won on Friday 13-3 in six innings. Molokai had eight hits and four were triples. Cami and Cahl Horner pitched in the win. On Saturday, the Lady Farmers got the win 15-0 in five innings behind 15 hits and a home run by Wehi Pastrana. Tehani Yamamoto and Tallan Garces pitched for Molokai. Alayah Pastrana, Sydney Rawlins and Camille Ledesma all had three hits in the win.

“I really love the diversity we have within our team, the hunger and willingness from all the girls to play wherever and whenever the team needs them, the fire within them that allows them to continuously be ready and all out for action,” said Head Coach Kawehi Horner.…

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Judo Off to Strong Start

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

 

The Molokai Boys and Girls Judo team brought home a handful of top three finishes last weekend at the first meet of the Maui Interscholastic League season at Maui High School. The Farmers are coached by Lihau Maioho and Kalei Roberts.

On the girls’ side, Maria Angst finished third at 98 pounds, Hiwa Duvachelle got second at 103, Gabby Aquino at second at 115, Mallory Go got second and Reese Raguindin placed third at 115 pounds(novice), Makani Davis finished third at 122, Kawohi Duvachelle earned first at 129, Cameryn Kahalewai placed third at 139 and Anuhea Davis second at 154.…

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Busy Weekend for Baseball

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

 

The undefeated Molokai Boys Baseball team will play three games on Maui this week starting with a makeup game from a rainout on Lanai earlier in the season. Molokai will face the Pine Lads on Thursday at Maui High Field and then travel upcountry to face unbeaten Seabury at Eddie Tam Field on Friday. The Farmers will then play St. Anthony on Saturday at Maehara Stadium.

Molokai will have a week off before its only home games of the season on April 20-21 against Seabury. Saturday the April 21 will also be the senior game. The MIL DII Baseball Tournament is at Maehara Stadium on April 26-28.…

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Eviction Notice Threatens Mule Ride

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Eviction Notice Threatens Mule Ride

Almost two years of legal disputes between the Sproat family — owners of Kalaupapa Rare Adventures mule ride — and landowner R.W. Meyer, Ltd. have come to a head with an eviction notice for the mule operators. Both parties are now claiming ownership to the Kalae property where the mule barn has stood for more than 40 years.

Paul Meyer, President of R.W. Meyer, Ltd., said Kalauapa Rare Adventures’ lease ended in January 2017 and since then, the company has not paid rent and refused to negotiate a new lease. The Sproats say they have a title to the land so they don’t need to pay rent.…

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Kuhio’s Homestead Legacy

Saturday, March 31st, 2018

The Molokai community joined Hawaiian homesteaders in celebrating the birthday of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole last Saturday evening. Held for the first at Mitchell Pauole Center, the annual event is organized by Ahupua`a o Molokai, a nonprofit organization that encompasses all Hawaiian Homestead Associations on Molokai.

“The Prince Kuhio celebration on Molokai is probably the most important event for me,” said Kilia Purdy-Avelino, one of event’s organizers. “As a homesteader, it is an honor and a responsibility to help coordinate an event where we can mahalo Prince Kuhio for advocating for his people, leaving a legacy, seven generations and going. We are blessed to be on this `aina where we can live, truly live, by turning our hands to the soil — huli ka lima i ka lepo, ola!”…

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Red Cross to Install Smoke Alarms

Friday, March 30th, 2018

Hawaii Red Cross News Release

On Saturday, May 5, a group of Red Cross volunteers will be installing free smoke alarms in homes in need on Molokai as part of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. Red Cross volunteers will also be sharing fire safety information.

Smoke alarm installations are by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call and leave a message at the Maui Red Cross office at 808-244-0051 ext, 159.

Every eight minutes, the Red Cross responds to a disaster — and the vast majority of these are home fires. In the U.S., home fires kill more people each year than all other natural disasters combined.…

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