Letters

Kualapu`u School Fun-Raiser Success

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Kualapu`u School Fun-Raiser Success

Kualapu`u School would like to thank the community for their support of the two recent East Coast Trip fundraisers held on island.  The three-month penny drive that was held at 20 local businesses, as well as the Kamoi Snack-N-Go ice cream FUN-raiser held last Wednesday, were great successes. Thanks to Molokai community support, this group of 30 fifth- and sixth-grade students was able to raise over $2,000 for their spring trip to the East Coast.

Kualapu`u School would like to thank the following local businesses for their sponsorship – Kamoi Snack-N-Go, Rawlins Chevron, Coffees of Hawaii, Pizza Café, Molokai Surf, Molokai Bicycle, Molokai Drive Inn, Mana`e Goods ‘n Grindz, Maka’s Corner, Mini Mart, Misaki’s, Pascua’s, Kualapu`u Market, The Storehouse, Napa Auto, and Hayaku Gas. 


Thanks for helping to send this group of Kualapu`u students to D.C.! Mahalo!

Sue Forbes

Mahalo for Keiki Expo Success

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

On behalf of the Molokai Keiki Group, we would like to take this opportunity to share our gratitude and extend our warmest mahalo to all those who made our seventh annual Molokai Keiki Expo a huge success!  First and foremost, mahalo to our advisory council for their continued support, planning, and dedicated hours year round.

Big time mahalo nui to all of our generous sponsors, for without them this event would not be possible:  Punana Leo o Molokai, County of Maui – Parks and Rec, Queen Lili`uokalani Children’s Center, Kamehameha Schools, and Rawlins Chevron / Chevron Hawaii.

An Aunty Missed

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

We wish [to extend] our sorrow and regards to Aunty Ku`ulei Perez’s family, friends and the island. She will be sadly missed, but not forgotten. Her signed and noted portrait has been displayed in our home for several years, and will continue to do so. Aunty (and many other island residents) has been an inspiration for us to return to the Friendly Isle each year, to experience and enjoy the true Hawaiian culture and aloha spirit. Mahalo nui, Molokai, for sharing that with us.

A hui hou kakou,
Ron and Mary Neale
Evansville, Indiana

Molokai Boxing Wins Big

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Molokai Boxing Wins Big

On Feb. 4, Molokai Southside Boxing Club went to Oahu to compete in the Palolo Boxing Club two-day event at the Palolo District Gym. Springsteen Stampson, the first one to fight on Friday night, fought against Steven Wada of Maui Southside Boxing Club. Springsteen made a good effort but came up short on points.
Saturday night was a good night for us. Springsteen fought against Charles Coloma from UPNUP Kauai Boxing Club in the first fight of the night. After losing the first round, he came out more aggressive in the next two rounds and won his fight by points. Jordan Manangan (pictured) fought against Goddhey Jacaine from Pearlside Boxing Club in the sixth fight of the night. Both boys fought hard in every round and got the crowd clapping and cheering. In the end, Jordan won his fight by points.
I would like to thank Paitaka Mawae and his crew for their kokua with our kalua pig plate fundraiser that we had in January. Also a big mahalo to Juan Carlos Paz, Bridget Blair, Nana, Jennifer, Aolani and Randen for their kokua with our ticket sales and to the people of Molokai for your support.

Mahalo,
Tom Manangan
Molokai Southside Boxing Club

Wind Resistance

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

I don't live near the proposed wind power sites and seldom get to the west end.  It is not my place to comment on the land use proposal.  I am an electric customer so the interisland grid project is of interest.

Undersea cables are in use throughout the world.  The fiber optic cable project a few years ago connects the five major islands in the state and included many undersea conduits.  While construction was a bit disruptive, the project proceeded with little fuss.

Big Moves for Pet Shop

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Big Moves for Pet Shop

For those who do not know, Simon and Friends Pet Shoppe has moved from Mohala St. to main street Ala Malama – and we love it! Our new location is much bigger, so we can expand our selection to accommodate both residents and visitors.

As we officially opened our doors on Feb. 1, we would like to thank Pastor Randy Manley for blessing our business. As it is still a work in progress, we are the ones blessed with family and friends who have helped along the way.

Mahalo to Maile Goo, Roger and Agnes Dela Cruz, Roger, Lana and Kade Apuna, Chris and Sweet McKee, Billy and Caroline Jones, Sonny Paleka, Tony, Kristen and Kaylene Bettencourt, Sherron and Mary Dudoit, Santos Pico, Garrick and Maricel Kanemitsu, P.K., Kevin Misaki, Sam Thompson, Burke Totherow, Teri Waros, and Catie Bicoy-Brind.


And as important as the hands that have helped…are the hands that support. Thank you Molokai for your business and loyalty. We hope to continue to serve our community in every way possible.

With much love and aloha,
Lyndon and Janis Dela Cruz

Attention Veterans

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

There will be a meeting for all veterans on Tuesday, March 1 in the Molokai General Hospital conference room from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We would like to identify any problems you may be experiencing in the health care system, also to hear any suggestions you may have to improve the system. We would introduce these problems and suggestions to the VA in Honolulu. Any questions, call Jesse at 553-3323.

Jesse Church

Grant Given to MOC

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Grant Given to MOC

Marcia Kekino, who works at the Molokai Occupational Center (MOC) thrift store and car wash, traveled to Oahu on behalf of MOC clients to give mahalo for the generosity of the Weinberg Foundation.  The foundation recently awarded MOC a $10,000 grant to help expand vocational rehabilitation opportunities for Molokai’s developmentally disable and economically disadvantaged residents.  At the Weinberg Foundation’s luncheon on Jan. 20, many community organizations were represented throughout the state that it has partnered up with to promote community based economic development. This grant will enable MOC to improve and upgrade training opportunities in the MOC thrift store, and benefit the community as a whole. Marcia spoke at the Weinberg luncheon about what employment at MOC has done for her and others.  She was accompanied to the Oahu luncheon by Jim Schelinski, the new MOC board president, and Noe Pascua, the MOC Facility Coordinator. 

MOC has been going through a major restructuring in hopes of providing a more transparent and accessible resource to the clients of MOC.  The new board has been impressed with the aloha and openhearted response from our staff and outside agencies as we move forward with the MOC mission – a vocational rehabilitation facility service program for the developmentally, disabled and economically disadvantage residents of Molokai.  We hope that those who have knowledge and opportunities to support the MOC organization will consider doing so as we move forward to help improve economic development for Molokai’s at risk individuals.  There is no island that is more capable of helping their own than Molokai. Thank you Marcia for reminding us!

MOC Board of Directors

 

MHS Spirit Competition

Friday, February 18th, 2011

The Molokai High and Intermediate School class of 1982 is calling all graduates for a school spirit and class pride competition.

How to show your school pride includes participation, class T-shirt and table decoration contests. Each competition will win a prize: the class will the most class members present, the class with the most member wearing an old class T-shirt or a past reunion, and the class whose table decoration best reflects their class. First place $500, second $300 and third $100.

Molokai Community Spirit

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Molokai Community Spirit

The Kaunakakai Warriors of the 2011 Basketball Biddy League Program wish to extend a sincere mahalo to our sponsors:  Doc Motts Signs; Misaki’s; Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans; and Rich Young Architect.  Their generosity provided our basketball jerseys, Gatorade drinks during the game, and the team sign. Thank you to coaches Ted Johns and Jerome Kalama III, and also to our families and friends who cheered for us.
 
Coach Ted Johns, a member of the Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans, stated that for 10-and 11-year-old boys and girls, it’s about having fun while learning basketball fundamentals and playing as a team. Molokai certainly has the community spirit.

Darlene Johns