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Meth Charges Plague Kalaupapa

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Meth Charges Plague Kalaupapa

While Kalaupapa patient Norbert Palea awaits a verdict for his Feb. 26 arrest for intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, the settlement has been advised to treat him as it did prior to the allegations.

“He is innocent until proven guilty,” said Mark Miller, Kalaupapa Department of Health (DOH) administrator. In a community meeting on March 9, he informed the patient residents and state workers that Palea “shouldn’t be treated any differently.”

Palea, 68, was released Thursday, March 4 and arrived back at the peninsula the following day, Miller said. He was released on $25,000 bail.

Palea is Kalaupapa’s youngest patient, and was arrested at the Honolulu International Airport nearly three weeks ago while on a medical visit. He was allegedly attempting to ship 18 grams of methamphetamine in several Ziploc bags.

His court date was set for March 15.

recycling program, but it’s still a work in progress,” Miller said.

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Spring Sports Blossom

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Spring Sports Blossom

It’s that time of season. The skies are beginning to clear up, the sun is becoming brighter and Molokai High School’s spring sports are about to ensue. This season will see the Farmers compete in five different sports, and coaches predict nothing but a bright forecast for their athletes.

Tennis
While many of the spring sports are still in their pre-season conditioning phase, tennis got a head start with its first tournament this past weekend in Maui.

In a two-day series, the Molokai High boys’ and girls’ tennis teams were defeated in both matches. On Friday the boys lost to St. Anthony High School 3-2, while the girls lost 5-0.

On Saturday, Lahainaluna High School took a clean sweep over the Farmers, landing a 4-1 victory over the boys, and 5-0 victory over the girls.

Coach Stacey Horner said both teams went up hard against St. Anthony and Lahainaluna and did the best they could.

“They did pretty good for their first time,” he said. “They’re dealing with nerves and played two tough teams. Both [of the other] teams have veteran players so it was difficult.”

Horner said they took only six girls and five boys, and therefore didn’t have a full match over the weekend. Although the team opened the season with a pair of losses, Horner still remains optimistic for the team’s season.

going really good. We’re incorporating different approaches and new training techniques.”

Last season saw a couple Molokai finalists in the MILs, and two girls even advanced to the state championships in high jump. And according to Ford, the team appears poised to do it all again.

The team’s first meet will be the Satoki Yamamoto Invitational at the War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku March 19-20.

Boys’ Volleyball
The boys’ volleyball team will hold its first meet at Molokai High against Seabury on April 2. Coaches were unavailable for comment.

Wrestling Wraps Up Season
With three finishes in the state championships on Feb. 26-28, the wrestling coach reflects on their ‘surprising’ season.

“I think we definitely surprised some people,” Coach Randy Manley said. “We were a very young team experience-wise and ended up finishing second in the MILs.”

Of the eight Molokai High wrestlers that qualified for the state finals on Sunday at Blaisdell Arena in Oahu, Charisse Manley (130 lbs) placed fourth overall for the girls, and Delfin Corpuz (152 lbs) placed fourth for the boys, while Mikayla Pico (98 pounds) placed sixth overall.

“I wasn’t too surprised with the results,” Manley said. “I thought we would end up with a few more thirds – they missed it just by one point – but overall they did well.”

As for next season, Manley has high hopes.

“We have few seniors coming back, but a strong core,” he said. “I’m looking forward to see how they do.”

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Not Pono

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Not Pono

Today while visiting the Kapaakea cemetary, my children and I saw something very disturbing.  After placing flowers on the graves, we saw a freshly caught deer hanging on the fence line.  Who ever decided to do this had no respect!  People go to the cemetery to visit their loved ones at their final resting place, and to see this it is not right.  Nothing wrong with hunting and providing for your family, but to waste the meat and discard it like that shows that this was done by someone new to the game.  Hopefully this does not cause you to have some of our or maybe even your own kupunas to come and visit you when you are out there in the dark catching more deer. 
 
Karen Pawn

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Respect Present Kalaupapa

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

We are writing on behalf of the Kalaupapa patient community to let you know that we do not support the passing of Senate Bill no. 2771 and House Bill No. 2975. We are, now, just a handful of us but we feel we have to stand up and be heard.

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Year of the Tiger Ends with a Bang

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Year of the Tiger Ends with a Bang

There was a good turnout at the gun exhibit entitled "Guns of the Royal Hong Kong Police.” A total of eleven handguns, rifles and shotguns were displayed as well as artifacts from the RHKP shooting club and the flag of the former British Crown Colony.  It was nice to see entire families attend this hands-on exhibit and there were many relevant questions about the Hong Kong Police and the firearms used by them.


 
The Chinese law enforcement gun show is one of the components of the Chinese Year of the Tiger Celebration along with the Parade, Jumping Lion dances and Festival already held on Molokai. Look for another gun exhibit or show in June at Mel Chung-Gunsmith in Kaunakakai.
 
Mahalo,
Mel Chung - the gunsmith 

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Alejandro Alcos Briones

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Alejandro Alcos Briones, 90, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died on February 24, 2010, at his home. He was born February 15, 1920 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Briones of Hoolehua, Daniel (Roberta) Briones of Waianae, Oahu; daughters Angelita (Charles) Uahinui of Kaunakakai, Carol Anamizu of Hoolehua, Cynthia (Donald) Guttierres of Kaunakakai, Sharleen (Benjamin) Crisostomo of Kahuku, Oahu, Guylean (Harry) Newman of Kahikinui, Maui, Lauralee Niihau of Kona; 33 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua, Molokai. Burial followed at Kanakaloloa cemetery in Hoolehua.

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Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya

Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya was born on February 24, 2010 at 7:11 p.m. at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born 7 lbs, 7 oz and 19 ½ inches long. Proud parents Stephanie Price and Ricky Igaya welcomed her as their first child. Grandparents Reveena and Ramon Igaya of Kona, Steve and Tina Price of Molokai, Uncle Zach Price, Uncle Ramon Igaya of Oklahoma and Aunt Rachelle Igaya of Kona also welcomed her into the world.

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Ho’ala Kamakana i “Hi’ilei” Ke’ala’ona’ona ‘o Ku’upua Pakalana Dudoit

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Ho’ala Kamakana i “Hi’ilei” Ke’ala’ona’ona ‘o Ku’upua Pakalana Dudoit

Proud parents Hoku Dudoit and Nyla Chang of Long Beach, CA welcomed Ho'ala Kamakana i "Hi'ilei" Ke'ala'ona'ona 'o Ku'upua Pakalana Dudoit, on February 26, 2010, at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8lb, 9oz, and was 21 inches long.



Grandparents Dukie and Lynette Negrillo-Dudoit of Pearl City, and
Ruth Akiko and Douglas Chang of Lahaina, and great-grandparents Kalama Pila of Pearl City, Howard Yokotake of Hanalei, and Donald and Marcia Chang of Pearl City also welcomed her into the world.

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Sophia Investigation Lingers

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Sophia Investigation Lingers

While the Feb. 10 fire that gutted St. Sophia’s Church has propelled plans to build the new Saint Damien Church, the fire’s cause still remains under investigation.

Now that the Maui County Fire Department has wrapped up its preliminary investigations, the case has been turned over to the Kaunakakai Police Department.

The pending investigation is open to the possibility of either arson or accidental cause.
 
"Often time investigations are left open until new developments or leads arise by talking to people or any kind of physical evidence is found," said police Sgt. Eugene Santiago. "Electrical [cause] has been excluded."

Mahina Martin, Maui County communications director, said the demolition permit application for St. Sophia's has been received by Maui County, processed by the Planning Department and currently under review by the Department of Public Works.

Name That Church
Throughout time, the St. Damien Catholic Parish – and its four churches – has weathered change, especially with its name.

Prior to St. Damien being canonized in October 2009, the parish was known as Blessed Damien Catholic Parish. Once the priest was declared a saint by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome on Oct. 11, the parish changed its name to St. Damien Catholic Parish in honor of the canonization.

Its four topside churches – collectively known as the Molokai Catholic Community – all retained their names except for St. Sophia’s, which will soon be known as Saint Damien Church.

Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Kalua'aha


Located on the west end, St. Vincent’s was built in 1940 as a mission of the previous Sacred Heart Parish, whose priests still practice in Molokai today, in Ho`olehua. Mass is held at St. Vincent Ferrer once every Sunday.
 

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Math Does Matter

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Math Does Matter

Competing in a math tournament is never easy. It often requires complete brain function, the ability to think quickly, and superb calculations – most of which are way too strenuous for the average adult.

But for a few Kaunakakai Elementary School mathletes, it’s as easy as riding a bike or tossing a football.

Last Saturday was Molokai’s first time competing in an elementary-level math contest, which saw keiki from 11 other public and private Maui schools participate.

Among the 82 contestants were eight Kaunakakai students who traveled to Maui High School, where they exercised their math muscles and took third overall.

The annually-held Math Matters Competition awarded Pukalani Elementary with first place and Wailuku Elementary with second. Kaunakakai didn’t place individually.

are appropriate, some are hard.”
 
The competition, put together by engineers and former math teachers, was centered around problem solving, and was compiled into several rounds, including individual and team rounds.
 
“We’ve been practicing multiplication, fractions, dividing and percentages,” Hoarai Pou said. “I’m really excited because this is my first competition.”

Potter said the kids (as well as their selective teams) were chosen to represent Kaunakakai based on state testing scores and recommendations of teachers.

The Kaunakakai students were sent to the math competition by the 21st Century Grant, a federal program that provides schools with enrichment activities and helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects.


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