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Author Archives: Eileen Chao

The Road to Publication

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

The Road to Publication

Molokai author Brandon Jones launches his first novel, “All Woman and Springtime”

What first started back in 2009 as a cultural curiosity with the North Korean way of life, has culminated three short years later as a full length novel titled “All Woman and Springtime.” It is Molokai-based writer Brandon Jones’ first book, but gained rave reviews and international attention even before its recent publishing.

The novel, which recently made it to “O” Magazine’s 10 Titles to Pick Up Now list, follows two North Korean orphan girls who become victims of human trafficking. The title is a reference to how the main character, Gi, describes the unabashed radiance of her friend, Il-sun, as “all woman and spring-time.”…

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A Dreamer at Heart

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

A Dreamer at Heart

SUP champion Ekolu Kalama debuts his first album

When Ekolu Kalama dreams, he dreams big. Having already achieved world recognition for standup paddleboarding, the Molokai native is busy looking to his future. The 36-year-old father of two is currently working on a few screenwriting projects, developing his own brand of apparel (“EK”), planning a move into politics, and on Saturday, Kalama debuted his very first album, “Dare to Dream,” at Hotel Molokai.

Six years ago, Kalama left his stable job at the Kaunakakai Fire Station to pursue his two passions in life –surfing and music. In 2009, he won the World Cup of Stand-Up Paddle racing, held in Hamburg Germany in both the 2000 meter sprint and 10,000 meter distance races.…

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Veteran’s Corner

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Veteran’s Corner

Column by Jesse Church

Aloha my fellow veterans and residents of Molokai, old Jesse here with all the veterans news and up-coming events.

You can take flak from a superior in the form of criticism. Your flak jacket can defend against shrapnel. And anti-aircraft fire is also referred to as “flak.” Why is that? The term “flak” has been used by service members since World War II. It comes from the German word fliegerabwehrkonone, which means “flier defense cannon,” according to the Air Force. Service members had trouble pronouncing the name, so they started abbreviating the cannon shots as flak, according to the Defense Department.…

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Tutu’s Corner: Children’s Friendships

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Tutu’s Corner: Children’s Friendships

Column by Tutu and Me

Children develop social competence in three main ways: initiating interactions, solving conflicts with others (children and adults), and maintaining ongoing friendships. Children in preschool or daycare are joining social situations, and spending more time with peers at earlier stages in their lives. Parents should then choose a preschool that encourages the kids to socialize and help them build relationships with their classmates.

Recent studies show that the importance of forming friendships ranks second to the forming of family relationships. Friends come in all ages, shapes, colors, nationalities and religions.

Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool offers many opportunities for young children and their caregivers to cultivate friendships.…

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Second Stand Up Race Successful

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Community Contributed

By Clare Seeger Mawae

Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai (SUPAM) had race number two of the season in both the long and short courses. Runner up youth champion from 2011 was Kekai Adachi, winning the short course in a credible time of 41.23 in the surfboard division. Solana Adachi followed shortly after.

Josie Mawae took honors in the 10-mile long course with Kavin Kuwamura, who entered last minute.

This was another great event especially for those preparing for the Waikiki Paddle Festival, the Olokai, the Molokai Holokai, the Maliko Gulch Races, channel events, and other major events around the state.…

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Punana Leo Ho`omau 2012

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Punana Leo Ho`omau 2012

Punana Leo O Molokai hosted its 19th annual Ho`omau fundraiser to celebrate Hawaiian language and culture last Saturday at Lanikeha Center.  This year’s celebration was filled with face painting, horseback rides, crafts and vendor booths and performances from talented Molokai youth.


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New Class at Maui College Molokai

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Community Contributed

By Larry Tool

Learn about politics, citizenship, voting, Hawaii’s government and much more this fall in a new class coming to UH Maui College, Molokai. Political Science 110, taught by Larry Tool, will be held Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m.

Our own state of Hawaii is used in this introduction to politics and government. 2012 is an election year. We will have interesting guest speakers who will help us explore questions like why do we need government, how much does out past shape our future, who are our politicians and how do they get, keep and use power and does Hawaii need political change?…

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Pitch, Hit and Run Results

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Pitch, Hit and Run Results

Community Contributed

By Mike Mangca, Dept. of Parks and Rec

On March 31, the County of Maui Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Major League Baseball held the second Annual Pitch Hit Run Competition at the Kaunakakai Little League Park. Twenty-eight participants ages 7 through 14 enjoyed themselves competing in pitching, hitting and running events. Each participant was awarded a certificate and a metal as well as snacks. Each age division had their own winner for each event. Scores were totaled up and the overall winner of each age group has the chance to compete in the Sectional round. The Sectional rounds place and time will be determined at a later date in May after all competitions are finished throughout the state.…

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Time for Oke to Make Comeback?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Community Contributed

Opinion by Chris Carey

Anyone who is interested in our island and its history knows of the famous 1935 Hilo Hattie song “The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai.” (For those who don’t, you can find the story at squareone.org/Hapa/c6.html.)

Whether you disdain the song or not, one verse goes “…He drank a gallon of oke to make life worthwhile,” and therein lies an idea. “Oke” or Okolehao is an illicit, indigenous island liquor made from Ti root that so many enjoyed on the sly, back in the day. Depending on its source, it could be smooth as silk or as vicious as a scorpion’s sting.…

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Lions Roar

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Lions RoarEaster Egg Hunt and Contest

Molokai Lions Club News Release

On April 7, the Molokai Lions Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Contest at the Kaunakakai soccer field. Over 150 children and adults attended the event. Lions Club members along with Molokai High School Leo Club members cooked, colored and hid nearly 1440 eggs. Many thanks to Lion Linda Mina for her attention to detail in chairing this event. Special thanks to the Soto Mission for providing the club with a location to cook and color the eggs and to Lloyd and Linda Yonemura for their cooking expertise. Misaki’s Market provided the storage of the eggs, thank you Kevin.…

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