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What’s Up Maunaloa

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

What’s Up Maunaloa

Column by Aunty Kehau

Wow! The new Resident Manager of Nani Maunaloa is placing a lot of families into the homes. It's great to see these houses filled and not being emptied for such a long period of time. Another benefit that comes with this is the increase in enrollment at our school. Keep up the good work Aunty Nicky, but please try to get some sleep! Maunaloa School has voted in the 2011-12 new officers for the Maunaloa School Community Organization, or MSCO. President is Kahana Dekneef, vice president is Omi Seumalo, secretary is Jessica Valdez and treasurer is Toni Yamamoto. They meet every second Wednesday of the month at the school office at 2:30 p.m.

Did you hear that there is a Choking Game on Molokai? Well your roving reporter got an email that was circulated to various churches regarding this horrible game among our keiki. I went to the website and saw a few videos on it and it is terrible. This is a website you can go and do more research on at chokinggame.net/chokinggameeducationalmaterial.html. Please take heed to this information and if you have keiki, please take the time to sit down and discuss this with them. Let us come together to save our keikis on Molokai from this deadly game before it's too late. Mahalo for caring.

I thank the good Lord for sending my grandson Joshua back home safely after he fractured his right knee. With a cast on his leg, he needed to come home on the air ambulance from Oahu to Molokai. I can't seem to understand why. Island Air cannot have at least one seat that has accessibility for those passengers wearing a leg cast? I understand that there are federal regulations that need to be followed but can you imagine if my grandson didn't have medical coverage for this? Wow, a big bill, hotel expenses if there is no ohana on Oahu, expense, expense and more expense! So this roving reporter is doing a big shout out to all my representatives from the state and federal level. You gotta do something about this, this is not fair. This is the second time my grandson needed to be medi-vaced back home and I don't want to see anyone else go through what my grandson had to go through. So who is going to step up to the plate and do something about it? Hey, you'll get my vote.

A belated happy 15th birthday to Isaiah Espaniola and happy 49th anniversary to Ron and Mary Neale. This is your roving reporter Aunty Kehau closing with this thought of the day. Friends are of utmost importance. We love, trust, get hurt, sometimes get mad, but we love and trust anyhow because that's the best way to let our friendship grow. Until my next article, take care, love one another and appreciate each day to the fullest with life and joy. A hui hou and malama pono.

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Cooking Catches On

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

It looks like the Molokai Culinary Center (MCC) has hit a nerve. Whether it's the high cost of dining out, sentimental memories of family recipes, or simply an inspiration ready to be acted upon, the idea of cooking lessons is taking off. Don Hill, the chef and principal instructor at MCC reports that during July, August and September, nearly 20 people attended six lessons/workshops and practiced a total of 21 different recipes. A few brave souls have attended as many as three sessions each. The most productive session was on Friday, Sept. 16, when four participants created 224 servings of pastry for the St. Damien Country Fair in only three hours!

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Reclaiming Hawaiian Lands

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Submitted by Duke Kalipi on behalf of the Lawful Hawaiian Government

In July, Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 1520 into law, becoming Act 195. This act is the prelude to the Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill. We believe its true intent is to have the Hawaiian people agree to give up their rightful claim to their national lands, identified by the U.S. government as ceded lands. These are the lands of the former Hawaiian Kingdom – government, crown and public acreage.

“Although the Statehood Act retroceded these lands to the State of Hawaii, nearly 400,000 acres of what was originally Hawaiian government lands are still owned by the U.S. government,” according to a report from Sen. Dan Inouye in Dateline Washington from 1972.

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The Truth about Canine Parvovirus

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

What is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies and dogs.  It was first identified in 1978 and is seen worldwide.

What are some signs of parvovirus infection?
Dogs infected with CPV-2 that are ill are often said to have “parvo.” CPV-2 infection causes lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting and severe, often bloody diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and most deaths from parvovirus occur within 48 to 72 hours following the onset of clinical signs. If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact the Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) immediately.

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Robotics Talks Health

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Community contributed by Molokai Oompa Loompas

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Berries are Blue

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Berries are Blue

Community Contributed by Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent

When it comes to antioxidant content, blueberries are close to the top on the list. As a consequence, everyone is trying to grow them, and Hawaii is no exception.  Blueberry is a potential high value niche-market crop for Hawaii but little has been known about the adaptability of this crop to our sub-tropical conditions until recently. Trials on the Big Island conducted jointly by USDA researchers from Oregon and Hawaii and University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources researchers indicate that a handful of varieties show promise, but there are challenges.

There are many species of Vaccinium or blueberry, with two cousins native to Hawaii called Ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum from Hawaii and Vaccinium calycinum from Maui. The focus in Hawaii has been to field test crosses of southern hibush types which are a cross between northern highbush from temperate climates and warm species such as Vaccinium darrowii. These types are more tolerant to warm weather and have low chill requirements that allow them to flower in parts of Hawaii.

At least six varieties have been tested on the Big Island since 2004 in three locations. Early results from Waimea indicate that Sharpblue, Misty, Emerald and Jewel performed well, with Sharpblue having the sweetest fruit and Misty having the largest fruits. Fruit size can be manipulated by having good vegetative growth and a robust plant prior flowering. The bigger the flower set, the smaller the fruits. Diseases such as rust and phytophthora can be a challenge. Good drainage can help avoid some root diseases, and dry conditions can help to avoid leaf diseases. Misty and Sharpblue even grew well in Hilo at 250 feet elevation.

The American Society of Horticulture Science Annual Convention held in Kona last week brought key researchers from around the world to present their research, and some of the giants of blueberry research were there. Among them was Dr. Paul Lyrene of University of Florida, a leader in the development of low chill blueberries. He developed four of the six varieties tested in Hawaii, including Misty, Sapphire, Emerald, and Jewel.

Aside from receiving a national award at the meeting for his work, he also presented his latest research on low chill blueberries. His challenge when developing crosses between northern and southern varieties is that you don’t know what parent it will take after. He showed a slide with many confused plants, not knowing if they should grow or flower. Having a lot of vegetation before flowering will allow the plant to carry a larger fruit load.
I was able to talk story with Dr. Lyrene, and he felt that blueberries could be grown successfully in Hawaii. The key was to have a strong harvesting season when the other parts of the world are not in peak production, and in this way you could get top dollar for your product. He also cautioned about a disease called rust that was prevalent in rainy areas that could be a problem in Hawaii.

Blueberry prefers very acid soil in the pH range of 4.0 to 5.2. Sprays of iron help to correct foliar deficiencies, and ground applications of sulfur help to acidify the soil. At the Volcano Research Station blueberries are growing well as a potted plant and will produce handfuls of fruit. One source of disease-free plants is North American Plants.

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Veteran’s Corner

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Veteran’s Corner

Hello veterans, old Jesse here with all the veteran’s news and upcoming events. On Aug. 17, 1942, members of the elite 2nd Marine Raider Battalion conducted one of the first American offensives in the Pacific during World War II.  The Raiders, established in two battalions during the war, are considered the first U.S. Special Operations Force to form and see combat in World War II, according to Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command.  The men of 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, known as “Carlson’s Raiders,” were led by the legendary Lt. Col. Evans Carlson.  Col. Carlson used the term “gung-ho” (loosely translated, work together) to instill in his men the desire to accomplish their assigned missions.  In mid-August, Carlson’s Raiders were tasked with landing at Makin Atoll, part of the Gilbert Islands, to disrupt Japanese forces, and wreak havoc on the base established there, according to a Navy account.  The mission was also to distract Japanese forces from the Solomon Islands, where American troops were engaged in battles for Guadalcanal and Tulagi. The Raiders arrived at the island chain on two submarines, the Nautilus and the Argonaut.  Fighting broke out soon after Raiders arrived on land Aug. 17 at Butaritari, the chain’s largest island, according to the Navy account titled “Submarine Commandos, Carlson’s Raiders at Makin Atoll.”  Japanese snipers engaged the American’s from the tops of many of the coconut palm trees.  Carlson called for gunfire support from the submarines lying offshore, and Nautilus put her six-inch guns to good use, according to the account.  When the Marines ashore spotted a small transport and a patrol boat, Nautilus shifted fire to them and managed to sink both.  The Marines returned to Pearl Harbor and the mission was considered a morale boost back home.  It was later discovered that nine Marines had been left on Butaritari and were captured by the Japanese. They were beheaded under orders of a Japanese Vice-Admiral, according to the historical account.

Losing night-vision goggles can kill a career.  Troops keep their equipment close at hand in combat or in the field by “dummy cording” the gear.  Here’s why it called that, dummy cording means what it says, said Jefferson Reed, curator at the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, Ga.  If you are not smart enough to keep up with your compass, we are going to tie it to you, he said. The method consists of tying looser items with a lanyard to harder-to-lose equipment, for example, attaching a compass to a belt or goggles to a helmet.  The practice dates back to the mounted cavalry in the late 1800s, Reed said. Today some troops tie down nearly all their equipment. In some cases, zip ties have replaced cord.

I’d like to remind all VFW members that the regular monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Commander George Harada’s home, if you have any questions call the commander at 553-5730.  Also, I want to remind everyone that John Candello will be on island on Thursdays Oct. 6 and 13 at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment.  Call 553-3611 to make an appointment. I hope that everyone is working on their essay for our contest during the month of October, “What does being an American mean to you?” Send entries post marked no later than Nov. 1 to PO Box 482219, Kaunakakai, 96748, or email editor@themolokaidispatch.com, and good luck to all.  Please let’s not forget our military personnel stationed around the world, and especially those in harms-way.  We send them a big mahalo, and to our veterans at home for all they have done, and the people of Molokai you all are very special, I love you all.  If you have any news or coming events, please give old Jesse a call at 553-3323.



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Sounds of Support

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Sounds of Support

Blending art, awareness and activism, I Aloha Molokai (IAM) hosted a sunset concert last weekend, seeking donations toward future IAM films and projects.

The organization also called for the people of Molokai to aloha their `aina, which they said would not include building industrial wind turbines.

Dozens of supporters turned out for the show, which featured IAM organizer Kanoho Helm and his band, the Anahaki Box Band, playing in the grassy area next to Kalele Bookstore. Many wore their newly purchased green IAM T-shirts, which are available at the bookstore for a $10 donation.

Part of the money raised will fund promotional films produced by award-winning documentarian PF Bentley, who already created two IAM films pro bono and has plans for several more. One of the films, called “I Aloha Molokai,” can be viewed on fundraising website Kickstarter.com, where Bentley has set a goal of raising $10,000 by Oct. 9 for future IAM projects.

The group’s T-shirt design is based around Kamakou’s Kupuwailani water source, known to be a healer for some, according to a mo`olelo passed out with the shirts. Kupuwailani literally means “heavenly water emerges from within,” stated the mo`olelo.

“Our kuleana is a vehicle to experience the sweetness of this sacred water, namely, the benefits that Molokai bestows for those who malama `aina,” the handout reads. IAM supporter Teri Waros said the symbolism of Kupuwailani reflects IAM’s stance of not only industrial wind turbines, but supporting the protection of the land.

Waros, who owns Kalele Bookstore, said community members may visit for educational information about large-scale wind farms, the proposals on Molokai, and other energy alternatives. They may also view Bentley’s films at the store.

“Nobody needs to be pressured, nobody needs to be scared,” she said, adding, “People have to do their homework … and make decisions. It’s our kuleana to make the right choices.”

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Sprint Nextel to Improve Service

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Sprint Nextel Hawaii plans to replace three cell phone antennae atop the Paddlers Inn building with hopes of improving reception for customers in the Kaunakakai area.

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Televisionaries

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Televisionaries

If you turn on the TV next week and see a few familiar faces, don’t be too surprised.

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Buchalter agreed, saying his students usually come to him with no media experience, but through their learning in the class, the Hiki No video is “98 percent all by them.”

“If this thing is pulled off the way I envision it,” he told students during a recent class, “it’ll be a hit.”

 

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