Calls for Halt of Big Wind
As Pattern Energy begins taking action on Molokai to develop a wind farm, two groups are denouncing the Big Wind project, and calling for the neighbor island bidding process to start from scratch.
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Add your commentHau`oli La Hanau Ho`ailona
The friendly Hawaiian monk seal known as KP2, later named Ho`ailona, that frequented Molokai waters and made many friends is turning three years old this May. He is currently lives at the University of California – Santa Cruz, where he is contributing to ground-breaking research on his species to help biologists better understand monk seal behavior.
While Ho`ailona was an inspiration for the new facility, Oswald said cases like Molokai’s seal that require long-term captivity will probably not be housed there.
Boys Battle
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By Clare Mawae
Race four and not a breath of wind in sight. The seas were calm on Saturday, April 16, and many of the competitors had other commitments with family, work, baseball, and fractured wrists. Eha Kamala and Alex Mawae were the two lone stand up paddlers that chose to take on the calm elements and the test of endurance. Both Slater Oswald and Josie Mawae fractured their wrists at the skate park, and Kekai Adachi was batting the ball with his baseball game at the park.
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No matter how many showed up the event continued as this race series is just the beginning for many more to come. World SUP champion Ekolu Kalama graced us with his presence, encouraging both the boys as they took to the start at Rice Patch. Eha was wanting to race despite the bursting blister on his hand and a sore rib. Eventually Eha’s blister took its toll and Alex Mawae took the lead with a much needed confidence booster.
Alex Mawae, age 8, paddled the nearly four mile stretch with a light headwind in a very respectful time of one hour, 37 minutes. Alex earned every point of his victory as his determination and steady strokes took him to the finish line at Hotel Molokai. Thanks must also go to Ekolu Kalama who shadowed Alex to the finish line giving him words of encouragement and helpful stroking techniques.
Another excellent day in the race series despite the low turnout. The next race is April 30, which is also the grand finale of the short course. The final event of the season will be on Saturday May 28 with a double duo of points with the Molokai Ohana Surf club’s event; the Molokai Holokai.
For more information or to register, please go to www.supmolokai.org or contact Clare Seeger Mawae at 808-336-0946 or email clare@youthinmotion.org.
Funeral Mahalo
The family of Benjamin K. Naki, Jr. (born 9/19/1951, died 3/3/2011), better known to most of us here on Molokai as "Benny Boy," would like to thank all the family and friends who came to share in his final journey home to his heavenly father. Thank you to all of you for your words of comfort, monetary gifts, donations, but most of all for taking the time to share your memories with my mom and myself.
Molokai Dreaming
Although I have lived in Boston for most of my life, I feel a mysterious connection to Molokai. I first came to Molokai in 1967 when I was living on Maui as a 21-year-old seeker of love, truth and beauty. I was drawn to Halawa Valley, having heard of its remote splendor and ancient history. I hitched rides along the Kamehameha Highway and then hiked the last few miles into the valley.
When I reached the overlook, I was astounded by the beautiful bay and verdant valley I saw below me.
Once a thriving community had lived, farmed and fished here. Yet now, as a result of tsunamis and social changes, it was virtually empty of human habitation. As I slept under the stars on the beach I could sense Halawa Valley's loneliness and her longing for her children.
Lost Nose Flute
Left at the hula workshop on Saturday, April 16 was a nose flute with a pretty purple and black design at the end, plus a Hawaiian print glass case with glasses in it. My nose flute was accidently picked up by someone. It has pink petroglyphs on the back. If you picked it up can you please return to the Molokai Dispatch?
Mahalo,
Aunty Kapua Templeton
Computers Come to Kilohana
A wonderful gift arrived at Kilohana School last month – a computer for every fourth through sixth grade student to use in the classroom! This was a great development because our computers were beginning to have some problems. Now we can use our new computers everyday for every subject, which that makes learning more fun.
Kaunakakai Uniform Orders Due
Kaunakakai School is starting a school uniform policy for the 2011-2012 school year. Our t-shirt order forms have been distributed and all orders and payment must be turned in by May 9, 2011. All kindergartens and transferring students who plan to attend Kaunakakai School should register at our office and purchase t-shirts by the May 9 deadline. Please call the school at 553-1730 if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Erin Raguindin, school counselor
Mahalo from Poaipuni Ohana
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We the children of Eliza Poaipuni would like to thank all of the families and friends that loved upon us during the passing of our mom on Friday March 25, 2011. To all that came forward to help and support us with the funeral services, food, decorations, set up, etc. that include Uncle Moku and Aunty Lori Buchanan, Uncle Henry Paleka, Uncle Roy Horner, Uncle Dan Sterner, Kawika Kaahanui, Andrew Gomes from Molokai Baptist Church, Aunty Kitty, Adrian Apo and Family, Uncle Chris Chang, Uncle Russell and Aunty Lynn Decoite, Uncle Kaleo and Aunty Suzy Bishaw, Uncle Ikaika and Aunty Kala Juario, Uncle Willy and Aunty Vivian Aki, Uncle Patrick and Nicholas Hiro, Uncle Vaai, Aunty Naomi and Jericho Seumalo, Uncle Raymond Hiro, Aunty Kahana Dekneef, Cousin Aulani Hiro, Uncle Lonnie and Aunty Lali Kaai, Uncle John and Aunty Nani Pele, Aunty Luana and Shaynna Kamai, Aunty Taba Nuuanu and Family, Aunty Marshelle Castro, Uncle Clay and Aunty Linda Ching, Uncle Tim and Aunty Liana Brunnert, Uncle David Mahiai and Aunty Malia Pierce, Aunty Sis Kamelamela, Aunty Jazz Cuello, Uncle Derek and Aunty Roxanne Kamelamela, Cousin Kalei, Aloha and Kama, Cousin Kehaulani, Uncle Wilfred and Aunty Iwalani Mailou, Uncle Wayne and Aunty Fina, Uncle Jonah and family, Uncle Cameron and Aunty Jacque Hiro and Heart of Aloha Church, Mama May Kamelamela, Mama Carol Kaauwai, sisters from the Mormon Church that brought food to our house and countless others including the Molokai Police Dept, Fire Dept., emergency staff and doctors at Molokai General Hospital who were so gracious to us. We know there were many others which we may have forgotten but know that we are so grateful of your expression of love towards us.
Entrusted in God’s Hands and the love of ohana,
Alohalani, Hauoli, Pomaikai, and Kahelelani Poaipuni
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Kauluwai Yamashita
Kauluwai Tyde Lee Yamashita was born at Queen's Hospital at 5:21 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 to proud parents Todd and Noelani Yamashita. Our big baby boy came into the world weighing 9 lbs. 4.8 oz. and measuring 21 1/4 inches long. Kauluwai is named after a peaceful area of Kalae, Molokai, where his great-great-grandparents lived, and his father and uncle were raised. Kauluwai is blessed by a caring `ohana including grandparents Marjorie and Gordon Lee, Bruce and Sheri Yamashita, and Nannette Walters and Dusty Dancy. The Yamashitas would like to thank Ke Akua and all their family and friends on Molokai and elsewhere for all their blessings, support, gifts and well-wishes – mahalo.
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