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Kaylee Ku’umomimakamae Franco-Kelekolio made her entrance into this world on July 15, 2010 at Maui Memorial Hospital to proud parents Shalina Franco and Caleb Kelekolio. Baby Kaylee weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz and 19 inches long, and was welcomed into this world by big brother Eljay (Hilo), big sister Mikayla, her loving grandparents, Aunty Esther & Uncle Kolu, cousins Dylan, Ryan, and Tyra, as well as many aunties, uncles and cousins from both sides.
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Attempted murder charges have been dropped for a Molokai man who allegedly attacked his girlfriend and her teenage daughter with a knife three weeks ago at the Kawela Barns. He will now face assault charges for his actions.
After seven months with no metal recycler on Molokai to dispose of junk cars and appliances, the County of Maui has secured a new contractor to run the island’s facility.
Kitagawa Towing, a metals recycling company based on Maui, will oversee the disposal of metal scraps, appliances and junk cars with an event-based collections program on Molokai. The public can dispose of metal material for about two weeks during the collection events, which are expected to take place two to four times per year.
Patience Gaia, vehicles and metals administrator for the county’s Solid Waste Division, said the first Molokai collection event will be held within the next sixth months.
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It’s been four years since the halls of Maunaloa School have been filled with onolicious cooking, science experiments and laughing keiki over the summer. The PALS – play and learn sessions – program was resurrected this summer for the first time since 2006 with the help of a 21st Century grant and many community members.
Students, teachers and parents from all over the island participated in Maunaloa’s many programs, and came together for a ho`ike last week. The students showed off their newly minted ukulele, violin, and hula skills. The program also provided gardening, music, cooking and hula lessons, as well as math and computer skills.
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With swift, powerful strokes, Molokai canoe crews paddled feverishly to the multicolored flag finish line last Saturday. Coaches and family members shouted out techniques or simply ‘Go Molokai!’ as they approached the wharf. Over a hundred participants, coaches and spectators attended in this season’s fourth and last regatta held on Molokai.
For some, the race was the last chance this season for an improved time; for others, the race could qualify them for the state championship in a few weeks.
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“We’re always trying to beat everyone out there,” she added.
In two weeks, 74 canoe clubs from around the state will compete in 39 events – ranging from ages 12 and under to over 60 – in the 60th HCRA State Championship.
Steven Ka`anoi Valera Ammasi, of Fairbanks, Alaska, died on June 28, 2010. He was born February 16, 1958 on Molokai, and was a retired laborer of the City of Fairbanks. He is survived by his wife Wendy; son Nathan; daughter Stephanie; brothers Solomon (Paula) Alcain, Robert (Margaret Alcain), Alvin (Annette) Ammasi; and sisters Christina Sarmiento, Peke (Larry) Sagario, and Tiare-Kulia Sarmiento.
He was preceded in death by his mother Enid Makaiwi; father Esteban Ammasi; brothers Segundo Alcain Jr., Larry Ammasi, and sister Thelma Nawahine.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Latter Day Saints Church in Kalamaula.
Henry Santa Isabel Jr, 59, died on July 8, 2010, in Kohala on the Big Island. He was born April 17, 1951 to Angie Lyons (deceased) and Henry Isabel Sr. (deceased). He is survived by wife: Ola Isabel, of Kohala Hawaii; son: Blame Isabel (Shann), of Kohala, Hawaii; daughters:
Constance Isabel (Isaac), of Kohala, Hawaii; Kanani (Warren) Adolpho, of Kaunakakai, Molokai; Joenell (Chris) Mangca, of Kaunakakai, Molokai; 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; hanai sons: Peter Dudoit, III, and Claude Wong; brother: Ralph (Linda) Cordoban, of Salt Lake, Oahu; sisters: Loretta Whitaker (Chief), of South Carolina; and Leialoha (Allan) Kondo of Kohala, Hawaii.
Charles K. Keliikipi, Jr., 69, of Kamalo on Molokai and Kaneohe on Oahu died on June 27, 2010 in Kaunakakai Molokai. He was born in Kahuku on Oahu. He retired from the Honolulu Police Department after 25.5 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Noelani Meyer Keliikipi; sons, Kale, Ross and Tane Keliikipi; daughters, Lehua Newberger, Kehaulani Panee, Pohaikealoha Keliikipi and Shawna Lum; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
County of Maui News Release
As part of routine maintenance, two Civil Defense emergency warning sirens on Molokai will be tested this Thursday, July 22, 2010. The test will include a two-minute sounding of each siren, the County of Maui Civil Defense Agency announced.
The two sirens, which are part of the state Emergency Alert System (EAS), are located at Kilohana Elementary School and at Kamalo. The siren at Kilohana will be tested at approximately 10 a.m.; the siren at Kamalo is expected to be tested at noon.
Thursday’s scheduled two-minute siren tones are for maintenance and testing purposes only.
Hawaii Centers for Independent Living News Release
Hawaii Centers for Independent Living offers services to adults with permanent disability and now has an office open on Molokai. The new office is located at Home Pumehana Room 3, and a blessing will be held on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The world renowned non-profit organization provides advocacy and support services to disabled adults. Come and find out for yourself what we can do for you. During the blessing, we will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the American with Disability Act.
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