Sunday, August 12th, 2012
A once-in-20-year opportunity is coming up for Molokai residents to share feedback and suggestions for the cable television service provided by Oceanic Time Warner Cable. The company is seeking renewal of its Maui County franchise agreement, and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), which regulates cable television statewide, is holding a meeting on Molokai this month to gather input on Oceanic’s service. The franchise agreement also includes public access channels as required by law, a service provided in Maui County by Akaku Media.
“We want feedback on the level of service being provided by both Oceanic and Akaku,” said Donn Yabusaki, administrator of the DCCA’s Cable Television Division.…
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Molokai’s only amateur MMA fighting club, Relentless MMA, sticks together
Take off your shoes, put on your gloves, step into the ring and check your pride at the door. For the boys who train regularly with Relentless MMA, Molokai’s only amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) club, this is standard everyday procedure.
“The sport of MMA teaches you to get rid of your pride,” said Nate Harris, who has been with Relentless MMA for the past four years. “Lots of people think pride is good, but the more humble you are the more respect you have for others, and all these boys [at Relentless MMA] have respect for each other.”…
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Lanakila Designs News Release
Lanakila Designs has opened its doors right in the center of Kaunakakai. Located with Simon & Friends Pet Shoppe, Lyndon Dela Cruz has set up his studio creating and cutting custom decals. He can create any shape and size, for your windows, canoe paddles or signs.
Because of the increasingly poor economy of Molokai, Lyndon wanted to supplement income with a new business plan, accommodating both visitors and island residents. Not only does he use his artistic talents as a licensed tattoo artist for Righteous Ink, but now his designs will also be available in vinyl for you to take with you or send anywhere in the world.…
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Community Contributed
By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH CTAHR
A recent flood in Thailand passed through people’s minds and then it was gone, an insignificant event in the eyes of residents in Hawaii. Tie this to the recent lei shortage during graduation, where common leis were selling for $20 each, and you start to see how these events over 4000 miles away affect us. This is truly a global economy. Other collateral damage from the Thai floods were crop failures of vegetable seeds, vital to the production of food in many parts of the world. Centralizing seed production has its challenges, and when they get wiped out, they really get wiped out.…
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Visiting artist completes mural of Hawaiian heritage
In a large warehouse behind the Molokai Arts Center (MAC) at Coffees of Hawaii, visiting artist and California native Susan Evans crouches over one of the large panels of her mural, paintbrush in hand, blending white streaks into Hina’s long, flowing hair. Evans had originally painted the Hawaiian goddess, known in legends as the mother of Molokai, as a younger woman. But after local Hawaiians told her that Hina was an older, wiser entity, Evans altered the depiction to paint a culturally accurate representation.
It is this learning process that is the most rewarding part of any project, said Evans.…
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
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Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Community Contributed
By Jon Mikami, RPh, and Kelly Go, RPh, Molokai Drugs, Inc.
Keiki should learn to share, right? However, when it comes to bugs and other contagious health problems in school, does your kid have to get everything that’s passed around?
Packed into a classroom and messing around on a playground or locker room, kids do tend to share lots of health problems in school. Here’s what you can do about it and when you should be concerned.
Do those little uku (head lice) top your list of concerns? Although these creepy insects might disgust you, it may help to know that they don’t cause diseases or other health problems, other than maybe a red, rash-like reaction.…
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
For 90 years, Misaki’s Grocery and Dry Goods has served at least six generations of Molokai residents in a family-operated business that itself spans four generations. From a tiny candy store in the present-day Molokai Fish and Dive building in downtown Kaunakakai to one of Molokai’s largest grocery stores, Misaki’s has been vital to island life and economy for nearly a century.
Family Legacy
It all started in 1922, when Uta Misaki, a seamstress, opened a 10-by-20-foot shop to supplement the family income. Along with sewing services, the store sold candy, ice cream and a few other items. Uta was soon joined in the business by her husband, Masataro, said his grandson Kevin Misaki, present-day Misaki’s general manager.…
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
Three Molokai boys win MMA fights on Maui
On weekday afternoons, 23-year-old Randen Abafo spends his free time fighting. Not on the streets, but for sport. In the warehouse next to Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center, he dons his gear –a simple pair of training gloves –and spends the next four hours jabbing, kicking, grappling and training with other members of Relentless MMA, Molokai’s only amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) club. If you also want to take up martial arts, you may inquire about the programs offered at a jiu jitsu school.
His hard work paid off on July 28 as Abafo won his third amateur fight at the Unorthodox Industries Championships VIII (UIC) Fight at the Lahaina Civic Center on Maui.…
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
Community remembers and celebrates at Relay for Life 2012
After darkness fell upon Kaunakakai Ball Park at Molokai’s fourth annual Relay for Life, a huge circle of candle-lit luminaria lanterns formed on the ground in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Family and friends surrounded each decorated bag, reminding themselves and each other that they were not alone in their struggle. Over 300 people attended this year’s 12-hour event starting Friday in support of the fight against cancer.
“Relay [For Life] is about celebrating, remembering and fighting back,” said guest speaker Trisha Adams.…
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