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Former Kualapu`u School Clerk Sentenced for Theft

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Dept. of the Attorney General News Release

A former clerk at Kualapu`u Public Charter School was sentenced on Sept. 18, to three counts of second degree theft by Maui Circuit Court Judge Joseph E. Cardoza, according to state Attorney General David M. Louie. Sonja Domingo pled guilty to the charges on July 8.

Domingo was charged with three counts of Theft in the Second Degree, a class C felony, for stealing $12,478.65 from Kualapu`u School between Aug. 28, 2012 and Jan. 14, 2013. At the time of the thefts, Domingo was employed as a clerk at the school and was responsible for collecting and depositing payments from students and parents for meals, fundraisers, and a book sale.…

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Kalaupapa Photo Exhibit Opens

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Kalaupapa Photo Exhibit Opens

Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa News Release

“A Reflection of Kalaupapa: Past, Present and Future,” an exhibit of about 100 photographs of Kalaupapa and her people will open at the Molokai Museum and Cultural Center in Kalae on Saturday, Sept. 27, with a blessing at 10 a.m.

Opening day festivities, open to the public, will run through 2 p.m. The museum will waive entry fees on that day only. The exhibit will be on display at the museum through Aug. 29, 2015.

The exhibit was produced by Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit that includes Kalaupapa residents, family members/descendants and friends of the community.…

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Molokai Homesteaders Gardening Program

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

UH Extension Office News Release

We will be starting a home gardening program this month for Molokai Hawaiian homesteaders. The purpose of this workshop series is to encourage homesteaders to grow their own vegetables and herbs, thereby increasing access to fresh, nutritious food. This program is open to both agricultural and residential homesteaders on Molokai, but you must have access to water on your homestead lot.

Alongside learning how to grow fresh food, caring for the land itself is just as important. Maintaining lawns, clearing space for garden beds, and preparing areas for planting become much easier with the right tools.…

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Grace Church Thrift Shop

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Grace Church Thrift Shop

Grace Episcopal Church News Release

Father James Loughren and the people of Grace Episcopal Church of Ho`olehua would like to announce a new outreach program to benefit the community.  We have bargain prices on items such as men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and bags, luggage, books, toys, games, electronics, and household items. Among the toys, we are excited to offer a selection of rc trucks for sale, providing an affordable and fun way for children and families to enjoy outdoor play. These remote-controlled trucks are perfect for sparking creativity, encouraging physical activity, and fostering teamwork, as children work together to race and navigate their trucks over various obstacles.…

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Banana Root Borer: Spreading the Aloha

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Banana Root Borer: Spreading the Aloha

Community Contributed

By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH CTAHR

The Banana Root Borer is one of the most destructive insects of banana, and was brought to Molokai in the mid-1980s with Dwarf Apple Banana planting material from a quarantined area in Waimanalo. First at the Molokai Agricultural Park, corms were shared with residents and before long, it spread through most of the island.

Large whitish grubs or larvae of the Banana Root Borer cause extensive damage by boring holes through the corm, affecting plant vigor, stunting, and early death of plants. The adult Banana Root Borer is a black beetle about ½ inch in length, with a large curved snout.…

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Join Discussions of the 2026 Strategic Plan for Kanaloa Kaho`olawe on Tuesday

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

I Ola Kanaloa News Release

I Ola Kanaloa! Life to Kanaloa! Community gatherings are being organized throughout the islands to premier a new film about the island of Kanaloa Kaho’olawe and launch discussions about the Draft 2026 Strategic Plan for Kanaloa called “I Ola Kanaloa!”

The 30-minute film about the island of Kanaloa Kaho’olawe is part of and eight part series called Standing On Sacred Ground by filmmaker Toby McLeod. The overall series tells eight distinct stories from the viewpoints of diverse indigenous communities — stories that evoke ancient and contemporary spiritual connections to earth, while exploring how the health of our global environment can be sustained through respectful understanding of the sacred lands and traditions of these native peoples.…

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Volleyball Falls to Seabury

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Volleyball Falls to Seabury

The Lady Farmers volleyball team put up a valiant fight in a pair of home games against the Seabury Spartans last weekend. Seabury won both three-set games, with 25-13, 25-15, 25-12 Friday night, and concluding Saturday 25-10, 25-18, 25-17. Previously undefeated, the Lady Farmers now stand at 4-2 this season.

The Farmers also celebrated the team’s seniors, Kelsie Espiritu-Tanabe, Rebecka Adolpho, Shanrese “Lehiwa” Pedro and Kiana Simmons Friday night with colorful decorations, a slideshow, and lei.

The Lady Farmers’ next home event will be Oct. 23-25 when they host the MIL Championships.…

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Na Wahine O Ke Kai 2014

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Na Wahine O Ke Kai 2014

 

With flat water and a clear sky above, Waikiki Beachboys Canoe Club wahine paddlers placed first out of 61 crews at the 36th annual Na Wahine O Ke Kai race last Sunday morning. Paddling 42 miles across the Ka`iwi Channel from Molokai to Oahu with top teams from around the world, Waikiki Beachboys crossed the channel in 5 hours 29 minutes 12 seconds.

Alanna Bender, a paddler for Waikiki Beachboys, said her team trains in flat water and expected light trade winds during the race. She said these conditions are better than heavy winds and high surf that can cause the canoe to spin out or flip over.…

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MHS Football Falls to Seabury

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

MHS Football Falls to Seabury

Molokai football was defeated 43-30 by Seabury Hall last Thursday on Maui. Pictured here, Molokai’s Ena Victorino rumbles for first-quarter yardage. Photo by Matthew Thayer/The Maui News.…

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Food Industry Fundamentals Molokai Workshop

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Food Industry Fundamentals Molokai Workshop

Kuha`o Business Center News Release

Get the edge on the local food marketplace! Join us for two in-depth workshops on Molokai. Both Food Trends and Quality Assurance will be offered on Oct. 14 with food expert Lou Cooperhouse. All four Food Industry Fundamentals are also available online.

In the Prepared foods are a tremendous market opportunity in Hawaii, whether these are sold in local and regional markets, or to global markets via export. During the Food Trends and Food Marketplace overview workshop, learn about the various channels of distribution for prepared foods, the size and growth of these categories, the features today’s consumers are seeking, and how foods can be differentiated to stand out in the marketplace and command a premium price.…

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