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Letters

Utility Scale Wind Farms on Molokai and Lanai

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

This proposal for wind farms is not just asking the residents of Molokai and Lanai to sacrifice their legacy and their land. It asks the taxpayers of the State of Hawaii and U.S. to pay a billion dollar-plus bill for what ultimately is a direct transfer of local wealth through our state regulated utilities to investors on the mainland.
 
Today, any project such as this must be based on a sound financial business plan in order to produce said promise of future economic opportunity, as well as to compensate for actual environmental damage and harm.

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Reuniting the Ohana

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

A reunion is being planned in honor of the past and present ohana of Charles Victor Abraham Dudoit and Margret (Maggie) Maikai Nawahine. Their children are Clementine Lum Ho, Theodore Dudoit, Anna Dudoit, Clarence Dudoit, Fannie Hamili, Emily Pali, George Kiohinu Dudoit, John Kiohinu Dudoit, Jesse Dudoit, Ella Keahi Rodrigues, Benjamin Dudoit, Charles Dudoit, Isabella Spencer, Saramita Fujimori, Lizzie Haiku Tamura, Marjorie Edburg Tom Hoon.

The reunion will be held on Molokai, Aug. 6-7, 2011. If you are a descendant of Abraham and Maggie and would like more information please contact Mapuana Pali Kansana at (808) 553-5309 or Midge Keahi Nakagawa at (808) 567-6195.

Corina Keahi Gomes

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A Righteous Life

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

I’ve often searched for a righteous life. What makes life righteous? Is it life itself? Is it the experiences we have that make life righteous? Perhaps it's love? Heaven maybe?

I have come to believe that what makes life righteous is being open so that others can experience God’s presence through us. It is possible. It’s a choice we can make, a choice that can grant us the experience of god through one another. How righteous is that? I’m not saying that it’s easy, but I know it’s true. I’ve experienced it on occasions with some of you here on Molokai.

And with this I'd like to say...to my family, friends, and students, thank you for helping make my life a righteous experience. I hope to return the blessing….

Happy Valentine’s Day,
Michael Hino

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Wind and Where?

Monday, February 7th, 2011

On January 26, a mixed segment of the community attended a meeting called Hawaiians Ku`e. The pitch was to honor our kuleana (responsibility). There was also an introduction of state sanctioned governance called Aha Moku/Aha Kiole.  In essence, it’s about community districts, from east to west Molokai, maintaining the natural resources of their areas by using a mix of ancient Hawaiian and modern practices.  It is a good start to have this practice in our community (more fish, ophi, limu, native plants, water resources, etc.) and if successful, may become a model for the rest of state. 

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Support Truly Appointed BOE

Monday, February 7th, 2011

One of the most important bills to be considered in the upcoming 2011 legislative session is the enabling legislation for the 2010 Constitutional Amendment that changed the procedure for selecting Board of Education members from ‘elected’ to that of ‘appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate as provided by law.’
 

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Tutu’s Corner

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Tutu’s Corner Positive Discipline – Part 2Column by Tutu and Me No matter how proactive you are, no matter how much you plan and prepare to prevent discipline problems, children will always challenge or test you at times. That is part of being a child! When that happens, try to determine the cause of the behavior to help you determine how to respond. Consider the child’s age, temperament, perspective, the particular situation, and your own physical and emotional state before you react.Try these positive reactive strategies at home: • Redirect your child to another activity (“Those are Mommy’s books – let’s get one of your books.”).
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The Healing of Molokai and Permaculture

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

The healing of Molokai is paramount if Hawaiians and their culture are to survive. The ahupua`a of Kaluakoi needs to be reforested, the uka lands of our south shores from Naiwa to Kamalo need to be watered and planted, our fishponds cleaned and repaired, our reefs saved from soil erosion, and our north shore valleys planted again with kalo. The Healing of Molokai would make it “Aina Momona” once again, and help with food security for all.

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Kumumaomao

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Opinion by Steve Morgan

Of the many winds that characterize the island of Molokai, one in particular seems to be making the news. Recognized as “Kumumaomao,” which I have always understood to mean “the source of green,” it is this wind that receives the clouds from Kamakou, bringing moisture to Maunaloa and the upper hills of Kaluakoi. It is a wind that I have come to know well, at times being in gratitude for the rain she brings and at other times cowering from the ferocity of this wind when she rages at 50 or 60 miles per hour.

The billion dollar question now will Kumumaomao be a source of green energy and possibly a source of green profits for those who hope to invest in this wind.

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Money for the Animals

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

We want to thank everyone who donated and purchased items at our Dec.18 rummage sale. We truly appreciate the support from the community. As always, monies raised will help us to continue to spay and neuter program and provide basic health care to the animals of Molokai.

Mahalo for your kokua,
The Molokai Humane Society

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Aloha in a Time of Sorrow

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

My husband and I have just returned home to Washington State after spending five days on your beautiful island.  We went to attend the funeral of my brother, Kurt Unglaub, who had lived on the island for about four years.  He was the pastor of the Molokai Adventist Church, a job that he really loved and didn't even consider a "job." From the first day after we arrived and we walked into Aunty Ruby's Cafe for breakfast, I could see why my brother loved living here so much.  It was his kind of place – laid back with natural beauty.  I could picture him walking along the streets, talking to people, and wanting to get to know everyone.  I want to thank everyone for their kindness shown to our family.  The aloha spirit has shown up like a wonderful rainbow helpi

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