Community Contributed
By Sara Jane Larkin, Teacher
First graders at Kilohana are studying fresh water on Molokai. We are learning about where it comes from, where it goes and why it is so valuable — waiwai. Our Project Based Learning goal is to have outdoor hand washing stations that reclaim the water used for handwashing to water our grass and our gardens. We are calling our project the Waiwai Wai Project.…
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By Glenn I. Teves, UHCTAHR Extension Agent
Spring officially started on March 21, and it will only get hotter as we head into the first day of summer on June 21. So far, the weather has been cooler than normal but when the sun is up with Kona weather, it’s super hot and humid. In a normal year, this is your last chance to get some cool season vegetables sown or direct seeded before it gets too hot for most leafy and spring vegetables, but the weather is far from normal. Some of the cool crops to grow now include lettuce, mustards, radish, beets, carrots, beans, cilantro, snap and snow peas and basil, among many others.…
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Opinion by Father Pat Killilea, St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa
The action began with the blessing of the olive branches. These had been brought by Meli and Rosa the previous day from the olive tree next to St. Philomena Church in Damien’s garden in Kalawao. The church was built by St. Damien himself. This was Palm Sunday and we were celebrating Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. So also, the many churches in the Christian world would celebrate Christ’s jubilant entry into Jerusalem. This is the custom each year on Palm/Passion Sunday.
Of course, we know that the cheers had turned into jeers by Friday as the crowd, spurred on by some of the religious leaders, called for Jesus’ death.…
By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter
A career fair last week highlighted opportunities in maritime fields, part of an effort to “keep local people in the local waterfronts,” according to Marimed Foundation CEO Melissa Herbert.
Marimed is a Hawaii nonprofit that offers vocational training, education and community programs for youth, with a focus on maritime opportunities. Along with entities such as Young Brothers and Seafarers International Union, Marimed staff visited the UH Maui College, Molokai (UHMCM) campus on April 6 for the career fair.
Olelo Schonely Spencer, Career and Technical Educational Specialist at UHMCM, explained that the fair was “an attempt to help get our kids and local community motivated to look towards a career in maritime.” …
By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter
Through the sunlight drenched mist, a champion was crowned at Kualapu’u Charter School. Friday, April 6, represented the culmination of the school’s basketball unit in Physical Education (PE) class – a milestone Kualapu’u School PE teacher Danny Davis was not going to let pass unnoticed.
After months of focus on fundamental basketball skills, Davis organized a multi-grade three-on-three basketball tournament. Through an administration supported schedule, Davis was able to open the tournament to all fourth through sixth graders, allowing for 58 kids to sign up and participate in the two-day event. Davis is one of two full-time PE teachers at Kualapu’u School, which is unique on-island in its offering of daily PE classes. …
HI-EMA News Release
A series of meetings across the state this month will give community members an opportunity to help build a safer Hawaii. The public can give input on the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, hosted by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).
The Molokai meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Mitchell Pauole Center.
“We fully update these plans every five years because they’re a key tool we use to reduce or eliminate the harm caused by the hazards we face across Hawaii,” said James Barros, administrator of HI-EMA. The State and counties rely on these hazard mitigation plans to guide their efforts to protect communities against the threats of flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis and other hazards. …
Paniolo Hale Firewise Committee News Release
Summer is quickly approaching, which means hotter, drier weather and the risk of wildfire increases. Did you know that most wildfires are started by embers? You can help protect ‘ohana, neighbors and firefighters in three easy steps:
Pick up your free Hawaii Prevents Wildfire Take and Make Craft Kit from the Molokai Public Library anytime during the month of May! Kits include one Activity Book of your choice (either Grade K-2 or 3-6), a box of crayons and a small gift.…
Community Contributed
By Eileen M.S. Nims, Esq.
Many people think the only way to settle a dispute is by filing a lawsuit and go to court. Actually, only two percent of all filed cases end up in court. Most of the cases get dropped or settle.
There is a cheaper and more elegant way to resolve disputes before you even hire an attorney to file a case. The first step with all disputes, whether this is landlord-tenant or employer-employee, neighbors, or divorce issues, is to contact a mediation provider. One great option for that is the Mediation Center of the Pacific.…
The Naeole ‘ohana would like to thank the wrestlers, coaches and parents of the Aina Pa’a Wrestling Club for taking a weekend off from their busy training schedule to clear kiawe trees off of our fence line homestead lot. Big mahalos to Butah and Atoa for operating Porter’s machinery. To coaches Justin and Benny in keeping the team focused on the mission and not wrestling with my animals. To MoIokai Mini Mart owners, Ikaika and Dezi, for donations to the club for traveling expenses and wrestling supplies.
Mahalo plenty Aina Pa’a (land solid), may God Bless all of you to prosper as wrestlers and disciplined young adults in your future!…
I would like to direct this heartfelt message to my family and friends who made my retirement a very memorable journey. Much endearment to those who made every effort to make this special day and also those who were able to celebrate with my family and me. The showering of gifts, love, laughs and new memories were very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tony Ledesma…
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