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Author Archives: Eileen Chao

Molokai Mom on a Mission

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Molokai Mom on a Mission

By Mercy Ritte

As beads of perspiration gathered across my forehead, I realized it was unusually hot for a 7:30 a.m. morning walk. I peeked through the top of my stroller, and thank goodness my little one remained unaffected by the heat. Instead, he babbled gleefully and pointed to nearly everything in sight.

Some mornings I’m faced with a relentless wind or an unexpected rain shower, but with a plastic weather guard over my child’s blue stroller, he remains protected from the elements. As for me, I can stand to be without warmth and feeling uncomfortable, as long as through it all, my child remains unaffected.…

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Ka Mo`olelo O Leahi: The Legend of Diamond Head

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Community Contributed

By Kahuna Lono

In the ancient days, in the island of O`ahu (the offering place) on the coastline of Kaimanahila (directly east of Waikiki Beach), a la`i fish was born. His name was Nahe, and he was unlike any other fish of his species because the maunalua came (big barreling wave) and sucked him out to sea. He knew the deep blue sea as his first home, unlike most la`i that live on the kahakai (reef). He grew up playing with the kohola (whale) in the winter time, and the mano kama`aina (local sharks) were his companions throughout the rest of the year.…

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The Rarest of Orchids

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

The Rarest of Orchids

Community Contributed

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

You would think the rarest orchids would be found deep in the steamy jungles of the Amazon or even in an isolated island such as Irian Jaya. Although they are found in one of the most isolated areas of the world, it just happens to be right here in our Molokai forest. Hawaii has only three endemic orchids, Ke kino o Kanaloa or the Hawaiian Jeweled Orchid, Awapuhi a Kanaloa or the Hawaii Widelip Orchid, also known as the Hawaiian Twayblade, and Puahala a Kane, the Hawaiian Bog Orchid. Their flowers are not showy, but these plants are precious jewels nonetheless.…

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Vandalism at Papohaku Beach

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Vandalism at Papohaku Beach

Newly-installed wooden rails at Papohaku Beach Park were vandalized last Saturday, according to the Molokai Police Department (MPD). Four wooden rails that section off the parking lot from the park were severed by what officials suspect was a chainsaw.

Zach Helm, Molokai District Supervisor for the county Department of Parks and Recreation, was contacted by MPD about the vandalism Saturday morning. The rails, which the parks department had just finished installing in January, were meant to keep ATVs and mud trucks off park grounds to prevent damage to the irrigation system and sprinklers, according to Helm. He estimates that the total cost to install the wooden railing was around $12,000.…

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Kiaaina for Congress

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Kiaaina for Congress

Esther Kiaaina News Release

Esther Kiaaina, who has strong family ties to Molokai, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

Kiaaina is a devoted and effective public servant who has dedicated her life to the betterment and improvement of society. Her passion for our communities, deep knowledge of issues and proven record of legislative accomplishments set her apart as a leader who is ready to continue fighting for Hawaii’s families as their Representative in Congress.

Family values play an important role in Esther Kiaaina’s life. Through the inspiration of her late father (Melvin Leialoha Kiaaina from Kalihi, Oahu) and mother (Lorelei Haunani Kiaaina from Kalamaula, Molokai), Esther’s core values include respect, hard work, sacrifice, commitment to community, and faith in God.…

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First-Place Finish

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

First-Place Finish

Molokai’s Carlton Helm wins M2M race

With less than 50 yards left of the Maui to Molokai (M2M) Race to go, Molokai native and one-man paddler Carlton Helm snuck a glance behind and saw two top paddlers –one he recognized as five-time Oahu Crazy Channel Solo Champion Kai Bartlett –and realized he was in first place.

“I got nervous and my hands cramped,” said the 31-year old. “I just put my head down for the last 50 yards, which is all upwind, and whatever I had left I just left it out there.”

Helm paddled into Kaunakakai Harbor, finishing this year’s M2M Race, held April 28, in first place out of 47 paddlers in his division, with a time of 2 hours and 36 minutes.…

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Kualapu`u School “Represents” At Honolulu 5K for Kids

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Kualapu`u School “Represents” At Honolulu 5K for Kids

Community Contributed

By Sue Forbes

Kualapu`u School team runners did Molokai proud this past weekend at the Honolulu 5K for Kids by taking two age group titles and placing eight of the ten team members in the top ten for their age group. Leading the boys, Kaina Adolpho, ran a stellar race winning the boy’s 11-12 title in a time of 23:04. Close behind came teammates Rafael Adolpho and Nainoa Kahale placing third and fourth in times of 24:08 and 24:15, respectively. Other standout performances for the boys included Ikena Deponte, fifth in the boy’s 9-10 age division, in a time of 27:18, CJ Adolpho 11th in the boy’s 9-10’s in a time of 28:38, and Ikua DePonte, 13th in the boy’s 11-12’s, in a time of 25:47.…

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SB2785 Passes the Senate

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Community Contributed

Mahalo to all those who testified in opposition to Senate Bill 2785, a bill which, according to legislators, provides a framework for Big Wind. Legislatures commented about all your calls, letters, visits and emails – we got their attention.

The bill passed at the very last minute, with acknowledgements of our concerns. The senate floor discussion on SB2785 centered on opposition from Lanai and Molokai. Senators Hee, Chun Oakland and Slom voted “no”, and we congratulate and thank them for having courage to say NO. Ten senators voted “with reservations,” which means that a majority of the Senate had problems with this bill.…

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Molokai Grant Funding

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Friendly Isle United Fund News Release

It’s that time of year again, when the Friendly Isle United Fund (FIUF) accepts grant applications from community projects, schools and organizations. While a 501(c)(3) IRS tax exemption is not necessary, projects requesting funds from FIUF must be nonprofit, and it must benefit the Molokai community. The deadline to apply for a grant is Wednesday, May 31. In order to be eligible for consideration, proposals must be submitted to the Molokai Community Service Council by 5 p.m. via e-mail, regular mail, or hand-delivery.

In 2011, FIUF distributed grants to 29 local nonprofit programs and schools.…

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Celebrate Commencement

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

UH Maui College, Molokai News Release

 The quadrennial commencement ceremony for UH Maui College, Molokai will be held on campus on Saturday, May 12 starting at 3 p.m.  Graduates who earned a certificate or degree from Fall 2008 through Spring 2012 will be recognized.  Please join us in honoring this momentous achievement for our students.…

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