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Pilot Tribute

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Pilot Tribute

The woman on the right is my sister Bobbie, known to the people in Kalaupapa as "Airplane Bobbie."

My sister is a pilot and we often fly to Kalaupapa, as well as neighboring islands. When she found out about Pacific Wings prices, she has been frequently flying the service workers up for free. At times, they donate a little gas money, as the price of aircraft fuel is through the roof, but she is not paid to do this, and she loses money every time she takes off. It’s not the money that drives her, but her enormous good heart, and wanting to help others.

She also freely gives her time to charities and helping the youth of Hawaii. The two young ladies in this photo had never been off of Oahu, and she took them to Kalaupapa so that they may experience something that they would not have a chance of do otherwise. Putting smiles on faces is what she's about.

Molokai has a special place in our hearts, especially Kalaupapa, it truly is "the Friendly Isle" Mahalo

Jeffrey Mallin

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Impressions of Molokai

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Molokai, Hawaii, is by far one of the most beautiful places on earth. Molokai herself is a refuge; an almost sacred place where they do not seek to escape from life, but rather to embrace it.

Once you go there and accept the ancient and beautiful island, it becomes a part of you. It’s like a silent language that speaks to you softly and gently. When you absorb the countenance of the land, it’s like walking on the wings of the wind.

Molokai is the essence of serenity. When you sit and listen to the “sounds of paradise,” the waves crash on the shore and the birds sing among the branches.

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Mahalo for a Full Memorial

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Mahalo for a Full Memorial

We would like to express our deep, heartfelt mahalo to all who thought of Don on April 6, 2011 – Don’s memorial began tumultuously with thunder and wind-blown rain, and ended spectacularly with sunbeams and crystal waves, echoing our emotions since the loss of our beloved Don Espaniola Jr. We have so many people to thank for their prayers, their support and for their unconditional giving and aloha – lucky we live Molokai, where a simple nod of the head, a touch on the arm, says everything without a single word; where coolers are magically filled with food and drink; where tables miraculously get crowded with dish after dish; in a place where we don’t have much, you gave so much.  God has been so good to us.  Big hugs and kisses to the McCutcheons, Bicoys, Santiagos, Hiros, Molokai High School’s class of 1995, and to the rest of our extended Espaniola `ohana who’s always there, taking care of the people.  Thank you so much to Don’s friends, who came to say goodbye, mahalo to our many faithful friends and family members who were there for us – you are why we will get through this.  A special shout out to Don’s cousins, they have been unwavering in all of this, we are so proud of the young adults they have come to be.  Thank you Detective Gene Santiago and the Molokai Police Department, Molokai Mortuary, Moana’s Flower Shop, the Molokai Ranch staff for your professionalism and support, to the Kaluakoi residents for your sensitivity and patience throughout one of the most difficult situations a family should have to endure, and to the Lorico/Yap `ohana for your understanding and contributions.  Thank you. “If the world could be more like Molokai, it would be a better place,” said Randy Shank, Aimee's brother.

Aimee Shank Espaniola (Don’s wife) of Henderson, Nevada; Teris Espaniola (Don’s mother) and Frederick Zarndt of San Diego, California; Leolani Espaniola (Don’s sister) of San Jose, California; the Moses & JoJo Espaniola Familia of Maunaloa, Molokai

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Continued Fishpond Kokua

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Continued Fishpond Kokua


Donations are needed at Keawanui Fishpond to help restore the walls, after the March 11 tsunami. Besides raising fish, the pond is used as an educational base for Ho`omana Hou School, and accommodates numerous schools and preschool students. Here is a list of things that are needed: old shoes, gloves, a truck (donation can be used as a tax deduction). Donations can be dropped off at the Molokai Community Service Council in Kaunakakai. Call 553-3244.

Walter Ritte

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Faster than the Wind

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The attitude of sailing, and carrying cargo for trade and commerce, by swiftly, and safely transporting freight, passage, and cargo to and from market, truly was in its zenith during the Golden Age of Sail, with a lightweight, ultra strong vessel called the clipper ship.

Clipper ships were the fastest ships of its time, before the invention of steam ships. This time, we will be harnessing this "free ride from nature" with kites, wings, and foils added to the sails, and could be used as Molokai’s own future inter-island transport system, with zero emissions 

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Preserving a Rare Tradition

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Preserving a Rare Tradition

Over 30 Molokai residents moved in a huge, swaying circle, blowing air through one nostril into a bamboo flute. There were learning an ancient form of hula – the `ohe hano ihu, or nose flute. The Hula Preservation Society (HPS) in collaboration with Oahu’s Hakipu`u Learning Center held the workshop last Saturday as part of their effort to preserve the first hula and demonstrate hula implements rarely seen today.

Participants each made a nose flute and learned the basics of playing, along with its accompanying hula, pictured above.

Showing grace and adaptability, a group of 10 youth demonstrated various forms of rare hula. Normally, dancers learn from one kumu in one style, but in order to preserve a wide variety of traditions, these students learned to be adaptable.


It is said that King Kalakau`a, who reigned in the late 1800s and was responsible for revival of hula, created the papa hehi after a trip around the world. He was inspired by seeing the treadle of a sewing machine, according to Iwalani Kalima, a kumu hula of Hilo who taught the students some of the rare forms.

“It’s so wonderful to be able to keep the legacy,” she said.

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Ohana Metal Health Conference Tomorrow

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Molokai Adult Mental Health Center News Release

On Thursday, April 21, Molokai’s Adult Mental Health Center will host the 2011 Consumer, Family and Youth (CFY) Alliance Mental Health Conference. The theme of the conference is “It’s About Wellness” with special guest speaker will be Dr. Kimo Alameda. The conference will be held at the Queen Lili`uokalani Children’s Center, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The conference will also include two workshops, WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and Trauma Informed Care.  Lunch will also be provided.

Contact Melveena Starkey at (808) 553-3691.

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2011 Molokai Men’s Basketball League schedule

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

2011 Molokai Men’s Basketball League schedule

First games begin at 7 p.m. at the Kaunakakai Gym

Wed 4/20 Heat vs. Bad Boyz; Mycogen vs. Alright
Thurs 4/21 Just Us vs. Fiya; Young Bloods vs. Hawaiian Heros
Mon 4/25 Bad Boyz vs. Hawaiian Heros; Young Bloods vs. Alright
Tues 4/26 Heat vs. Fiya; Just Us vs. Mycogen
Wed 4/27 Hawaiian Heros vs. Just Us; Heat s. Bad Boys
Thurs 4/28 Alright vs. Fiya; Mycogen vs. Bad Boys
Mon 5/2 Young Bloods vs. Alright; Hawaiian Heros vs. Just Us
Tues 5/3 Mycogen vs. Heat; Young Bloods vs. Fiya

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Crossing the Ka`iwi

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Crossing the Ka`iwi

Loaded with ample Molokai fuel  – fresh coconut water, Kumu Farms fruit cups and poke – Clint Labrador voyaged across the 32 mile Ka`iwi Channel in his single-man outrigger canoe last Saturday.

While Labrador rode solo, he was one of 82 competitors vying for the 2011 Steinlager Ka`iwi Channel Solo Race title, hosted by PA`A, the Paddling Athletes Association. The race took off from Kaluakoi and ended at Hawaii Kai, Oahu. Labrador was joined by paddlers from around the pacific, including Australia, Japan, and the U.S. West Coast, in addition to fellow local racers Chad Lima and Molokai-born Carlton Helm.

“Physically I was very prepared for the race,” said Labrador, a first-time race participant. “It’s really just a mental battle when you are out there alone for that long and you have to just keep paddling while a lot of stuff goes through your mind.”

A lack of wind and waves made for a grueling course and caused three people to drop out due to the rough conditions. Both Lima and Labrador finished within the first half of the group, Labrador ending with a time of 5 hours, 15 minutes.

“Next time I can only hope for downwind waves and to finish as strong as I did today,” Labrador said.

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Naturally Speaking

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Community Contributed by G.T. Larson

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