Author Archives: Clinton

Forethought

Monday, March 31st, 2008

If management of MPL (Molokai Ranch) had the forethought to invest in the re-development of the Kaluakoi Hotel complex rather than wasting a small fortune in planning, marketing, and defending its passionately unpopular La’au housing proposal, perhaps the revitalized hotel would be generating profits rather than providing food for the termites.

Harvey James

Maunaloa

Another Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest!

Monday, March 31st, 2008

empathy for you as you go through the change. MPL is closing and claims it is because of the opposition to the La`au project. Maybe….maybe not.

Questions:

Why would you put all your eggs in one plan and say…..my way only or the highway? Wouldn’t it be better to have a lot of little rather than one big?

Maybe there is no aloha for Molokai from MPL; but in the meantime, how about a little aloha for the business that you do have? My suggestion is to lease the golf course to Sonny Boy, the lodge to….?, Wallace theaters to,,,?, the campgrounds and give opportunity for your Kalua Koi Hotel to be refurbished and restored for time share including the dinning room to Molokai people first, etc. and then off-island people with the stipulation that whoever buys your company renegotiate with the lessees. Hope MPL doesn’t let the property sit for the termites and the rats to kau kau (eat) as did the previous owner.

Maybe the word can be put out to World investors that the red dirt on the West End with a little bit of squeeze, lomi lomi (massage) and manipulation can produce oil and gasoline. Oops, maybe that’s going too far J

Larry Helm

Concerned Citizen

Not “Activist” but “Advocates”

Monday, March 31st, 2008

It's time those who really are responsible for the closure of MPL stand up and take the jerk. MPL is closing because of financial failures. MPL couldn't provide water to proposed La'au Pt. millionaire community and couldn't adequately provide protection for endangered monk seals, plants and Moloka'i's very limited resources. MPL couldn't get the EIS approved. The previous EIS was almost denied by the LUC until MPL withdrew the EIS by the prompting of a LUC member.

The "lengthy consultation with the community" concluded Moloka'i community was against the development of La'au Pt. because it would kill our lifestyle, deplete our natural resources, and would not protect our endangered species. Were we expected to close our eyes to these important issues and allow developers destroy the "last Hawaiian island" for their financial gain? MPL threatened their employees if they didn't push the plan they would lose their jobs. Many employees left beforehand because of these threats.

MPL's game plan was to divide and conquer and this is the grand finale. Hard working community members compiled alternatives that would provide revenues to MPL but the compilation was not even reviewed. MPL executive director stated the Molokai community would have the final say in regards to the La'au Pt development and he closed his ears to valuable information from Molokai experts and Kupuna. "Opponents" are not just fighting for the pleasure of it. We are advocating our rights as a people and protecting our limited resources. Moloka'i advocates are scapegoats for MPL's failures and the "loyal employees" are MPL's pawn. Place the credit where it's due, and don't promise what won't be done.

Bridget Mowat

Genoa Keawe Passes Away

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Genoa Keawe Passes Away

Aunty of Hawaiian music goes peacefully at her home

Early Monday morning, February 25, 2008, Aunty Genoa Leilani Keawe passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Papakolea. She has dealt with many health challenges in the last 10 years of her life and has met each obstacle with great faith and determination to bounce back into the lime light with her many performances. Her team of doctors treated her with admirable service. Her Heavenly Father has truly blessed her 89 years of life with strength in maintaining her beautiful soprano voice for everyone to enjoy up to the last day at home. Aunty Genoa has lived a full life and is very happy with all the blessings of family and her self-taught career as an entertainer and business woman. She was a very simple person. She loved the people of Hawaii and her many fans throughout the world for their support through her experiences and travels.

Service arrangements will be by Borthwick Mortuary. Services will be conducted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for which she has served as a faithful member.

Genoa Leilani Adolpho married Edward P. Keawe-Aiko. Together they had 12 children. Today there are 3 survivors, Gary P. Keawe-Aiko (#1), Eli Kaeo Paalua (#8) and Eric K. Keawe (#11). Deceased are Moana, Arthur, Victoria, Edward Jr., Samuel, Miriam, James, Kauilani & Sonny. She has 40 Grand Children 98 Great Grand Children and 81 Great, Great Grand Children. She recognizes her deceased children's spouses as well who has always been there for support when needed, Howard Lono, Iwalani (Ho), Frederick Amina, Snooks (Watson), Barbara (Buchanan), Patrick Ah Yuen and two hanai daughters Suzie Harrison and Roberta Silva.

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Obituaries

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

CHELSY KAWAILANI STONE-LAWELAWE (female) 16 years old of Honouliwai, Molokai.

Chelsy was born on May 18, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She passed away on January 3, 2007 in Kaunakakai, Molokai.

Chelsy is survived by her loving parents Vonda Stone and Frank Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Molokai, her companion Brandon Lima of Honouliwai, Molokai and her brothers Stanton Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Waika Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Brandon Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Waikolu Stone-Sardinha of Kaunakakai. Chelsy is also survived by her sisters, Courtney Lawelawe of Honolulu, Hawaii, Desiree Stone-Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, and Summer Stone-Sardinha of Kaunakakai.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the Waialua Congregational Church in Waialua, Molokai.

Obituaries

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

 

 

CHELSY KAWAILANI STONE-LAWELAWE (female) 16 years old of Honouliwai, Molokai.

Chelsy was born on May 18, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  She passed away on January 3, 2007 in Kaunakakai, Molokai. 

Chelsy is survived by her loving parents Vonda Stone and Frank Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Molokai, her companion Brandon Lima of Honouliwai, Molokai and her brothers Stanton Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Waika Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Brandon Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, Waikolu Stone-Sardinha of Kaunakakai. Chelsy is also survived by her sisters, Courtney Lawelawe of Honolulu, Hawaii, Desiree Stone-Lawelawe of Kaunakakai, and Summer Stone-Sardinha of Kaunakakai. 

Molokai Community Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, November 19th, 2007

The Governor’s Molokai Community Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., at the Kulana O‘iwi, DHHL / OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, Kaunakakai. The public is invited.
Danny Tengan, hurricane program planner, and Ina Chan, population protection planner, for the Hawaii State Civil Defense will discuss preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters.  Their presentations include information about the state’s hurricane retrofit program for homes, how people with special needs can prepare for disasters, and recommendations about what to include in disaster preparedness kits.  
The Molokai Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues on Molokai.  The council also recommends potential nominees for state boards and commissions.

Molokai Community Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, November 19th, 2007

The Governor’s Molokai Community Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., at the Kulana O‘iwi, DHHL / OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, Kaunakakai. The public is invited.
Danny Tengan, hurricane program planner, and Ina Chan, population protection planner, for the Hawaii State Civil Defense will discuss preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters.  Their presentations include information about the state’s hurricane retrofit program for homes, how people with special needs can prepare for disasters, and recommendations about what to include in disaster preparedness kits.  
The Molokai Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues on Moloka‘i.  The council also recommends potential nominees for state boards and commissions.