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People With a Plan

Monday, October 4th, 2010

People With a Plan

The need to maintain the island’s unique cultural identity is as strong as the need for more jobs and a more diverse, stable economy in the eyes of Molokai residents.

“The time for change is now. One size does not fit all,” said Molokai’s county council representative, Danny Mateo.

Last Saturday, more than 40 people put their heads together to tackle the island’s current issues as well as its goals. The workshop was held by the county to update the 2001 Molokai Community Plan.

Water and water use was one of the main topics of heated discussion. Many residents said how frustrated they were at the different agencies and organizations controlling the water – state, county, private companies – but not talking to each other.

has been a war zone,” Manera said of the island’s economic ups and downs in the past several years. “There has to be some kind of development…you’re not going to please everybody.”

Want to get involved? The next workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, again at the Mitchell Pauole Center from 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Attendees will further discuss the strategies to put the plan into action.

Save the Date
Oct. 16 – Goals and Strategies workshop, MPC 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Oct.-Dec. – More community workshops
April 2011 – Submit a “study” (initial draft) of the plan to Community Plan Advisory Committee
April-October ’11 – Committee makes recommendations, submits to MoPC
Oct. 2011-Oct. 2012 – Molokai Planning Commission makes recommendations, submits to Maui County Council
2012-2013 – Maui County Council votes yay or nay to approve plan

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Health Center Gets Crowd Support

Monday, October 4th, 2010

While Maui County officials sought requests from Molokai for next year’s budget, a group of Molokai residents and workers first testified for more immediately-available funds last week.

The county’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program received $2 million in federal funds, which will be available for projects across the county in 2011.

Much of the crowd pegged the Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC) as a prime candidate to receive a portion of the funds.

“[MCHC] is an integrated model of health care,” said Desiree Puhi, the center’s executive director. “We have a patient base of about 2,900 and we need the county and community to continue to support us.”

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Molokai Councils Prep for State Puwalu

Monday, October 4th, 2010

After years of planning, Molokai’s `Aha Moku councils are finally getting a say in natural resource management.

Last Saturday, representatives from Molokai’s various moku, or districts, met in preparation for a statewide puwalu, or meeting, of leaders next month on Oahu. Their discussion focused on how to best protect natural resources, incorporating traditional practices with current management.

This is the first time Molokai’s moku representatives have officially come together to share ideas on natural resources management, according to Mac Poepoe, who is helping lead the organizing effort here.

“This idea is something that all the people can agree with,” said Poepoe. He estimated that a third of Saturday’s 60-some participants were new to the process.

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Molokai Cross Country Toughs it Out

Friday, October 1st, 2010

The Molokai High School boys’ cross country team held steady at their last meet, again placing fifth overall out of nine teams when at the Baldwin Invitational. The top runner of the Farmers so far, Akona Adolpho, added some time and placed 11th at 19:27.5. Teammate Kevin Dudoit gained the top position and placed 7th with a time of 18:45.7.

Coach Mahinahou Ross was unavailable for comment.

Girls’ Cross Country
The Lady Farmer runners fared a little worse at their second Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) meet, with no one placing in the top 10. Charisse Manley was again the top runner with a time of 24:54.2 and placed 26th. Coach Kelly Go declined to comment.

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How You Gonna Act?

Friday, October 1st, 2010

How You Gonna Act?

It’s not Shakespeare, said Lydia Trinidad, principal of Kualapu`u School. But the point of last week’s student performance was about gaining confidence. Kindergarten through second graders joined together to perform “`Opae`e,” a story about a brother’s quest to save his sister from an eel, written by Pilahi Paki and Irmgard `Aluli.

The student’s were showing off their talents they had learned in their new art class, which combines performance art and visual art. It also includes Hawaiian history and culture lessons, called `ike (knowledge) Hawaii. 

“Studies show that [art] helps kids perform better in other subjects,” said Kari Haggler, the visual art instructor. “[And] Molokai kids are really creative.”

enriches the keiki, gives them community,” he said. “This is the future of our islands right here.”

Kualapu`u’s third through sixth graders will have their own performance night Nov. 18.

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Common Threads

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Common Threads

By Catherine Cluett, Special to the Dispatch

There’s a lot that small islands in the Pacific Ocean have in common. But Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, and Molokai have some personal ties. Molokai’s Brigid Mulloy is the daughter of William Mulloy, the archeologist who restored the well-known statues in Rapa Nui known as Ahu Akivi in 1960. The seven statues of Ahu Akivi comprise the first ceremonial site ever restored on Rapa Nui.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of their restoration, and Brigid Mulloy and her family are traveling to the South Pacific island to celebrate the historic event. They are bringing with them another piece of Molokai – T-shirts to commemorate the event printed right here on Molokai.

Molokai artists Ann Van Eps and Steve Legare purchased a printing press from Bamboo Pantry after the store closed several months ago. Since then, they have been printing shirts on Molokai for sale and various events by special order. The Ahu Akivi anniversary shirts feature a historic photo of the restoration, printed smoothly on silky polyester shirts. Mulloy said she will take 100 of the shirts to Rapa Nui for the celebration, and more will be printed afterward to share on Molokai.

The printing machine, known as a heat press, uses a technology that permanently bonds ink to the fabric. It’s a labor-intensive process, explained Legare – one shirt at a time. First, the image must be digitized. Then, the design is printed onto transfer paper. The transfer process of the ink onto specialized polyester fabric occurs at a temperature of 400 degrees as the ink vaporizes and adheres to the polyester.

Mulloy said she will take 100 of the shirts to Rapa Nui for the celebration, then more will be printed afterward to share on Molokai. Mulloy and her family will travel to Rapa Nui for the month of October. She said several events to honor her father’s work will take place during that time.

October 12, 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the blessing of the completed restoration. The main event will be a celebration at the site will take place that day, attended by public officials, community members and family members of those who worked on the restoration. The population of Rapa Nui is about 6,000 people, and Mulloy said she expects many to attend the celebration.

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Mary Inouye Van Gils

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Mary Inouye Van Gils, 91, of Kaunakaki, died on September 14, 2010 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1918 in Kamalo. She is survived by her son Michael (Cathy) Inouye of Kaunakakai; brothers Paul (Ann) Inouye of Puyallup, Wash; Shigenobu (Jane) Inouye of Kamalo; sister Beatrice McWiggins of Honolulu; grandson David (Keiko) Inouye of Yokohama, Japan; two great-granddaughters Karlyn and Leina of Yokohama, Japan, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Friends called on September 24, 2010 from 8 a.m., with Mass at 10 a.m. at the Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Burial followed at the St. Joseph church cemetery in Kamalo, Father Clyde Guerreiro presiding.

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Uldarico Eleccion

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Uldarico Eleccion, 93, of Maunaloa, died on September 14, 2010 at the Molokai General Hospital in Kaunakakai. He was born on June 27, 1917 in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Priscilla Eleccion of Maunaloa; sons Fidel Eleccion of the Philippines, Onuffre Eleccion of Kihei, Maui, Derek Eleccion of Kihei, Maui, and Matthew (Nanette) Eleccion of Arizona; daughters Conchita Ebojo of California, Vanessa  Eleccion of California; brothers Felix (Salome) Eleccion of Honolulu, Macario (Linda) Eleccion of California, Manolo Eleccion of Honolulu; sisters Olympia Ebojo of the Philippines and Felicitas Eleccion of the Philippines; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Kaleonahenahe Kuliaikau`i Konapiliahimana`oakamai Ho`opi`i-Gutierres

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Kaleonahenahe Kuliaikau`i Konapiliahimana`oakamai Ho`opi`i-Gutierres

Welcome to my world, baby girl Kaleonahenahe Kuliaikau`i Konapiliahimana`oakamai Ho`opi`i-Gutierres. She was born on Sunday, September 12, 2010 weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 in. at Maui Memorial Medical Center, Wailuku. Welcoming her with big hugs and kisses are sisters Kaleipunahele, Olakaonalani, Ho`onu`u, and Kamea`i`omakamae. Proud parents are Leimomi Gutierres and Ramzey Ho`opi`i of Kahakuloa, Maui. Baby's maternal grandparents are Donald and Cynthia Gutierres of Kaunakakai, Molokai and paternal grandparents are Richard and Priscilla Ho`opi`i of Kahakuloa, Maui.

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To My Fellow Maui County Residents

Friday, October 1st, 2010

After a four-and-a-half year process in trying to get permits to build a center for the Molokai veterans, visiting veterans, and the community, and trying to resolve disputes with County officials, the Molokai Veterans have filed a lawsuit.

The Veterans did not want politics to be involved, all we wanted was a building permit.  The Veterans believe we have been wronged in the process…used, abused, excused, confused, and refused. Too many of our veterans and myself have been affected by this process, and many have died before they could see the dream of the new center built. 

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