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Hawaiian Affairs Advance

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Last week, Native Hawaiians of the Friendly Isle gave thanks and heard about the future of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) during its annual “Share Mana`o: OHA in Your Neighborhood” community meeting.

The meeting, held at Kulana `Oiwi, also shared plans of OHA’s ongoing projects and how it’s helping address the needs of the Hawaiian populace.

Before discussing the future, six Molokai beneficiaries talked about the past. They made presentations to the board about how they utilized OHA’s recent funding and extended their gratitude for the financial support.

Pennies for PRISM

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Manley Makes the Grade

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Manley Makes the Grade

Azusa Pacific University News Release

Ho`olehua, Hawaii resident and Azusa Pacific University student Colton R. Manley made the academic Deans' List at Azusa Pacific University. Manley is honored for a spring semester 2010 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. Manley is a Nursing Major, who is joined by nearly 1,500 other students receiving the same honor.

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to God First and excellence in higher education. Offering more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, 26 master's degree programs, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,500 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S.News' America's Best Colleges for six years running and by The Princeton Review as one of the Best in the West. APU graduates are known for professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and their desire to make a difference in the world. www.apu.edu

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Lazarius Manulani Kalua

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Lazarius Manulani Kalua, 63, of Kamalo, died August 17, 2010 in Kaunakakai. He was born September 13, 1946 in Honolulu.

He survived by his sons Solomon (Edith) Kallua of Ho`olehua, Joshua Kalua of Kahului, Maui, John Kalua of Kamalo; daughters Tammie (Dawson) Kalua of Kualapu`u, Nadine (Jason) Paleka-Kalua of Kaunakakai; brothers Jonathan Kalua of Virginia, Chauncey Kalua of Waimanalo, Oahu; sisters Valerie Kalua of Virginia, Thelma Seto-Mook of California, Faith Kaiama of Waimanalo, Oahu; and 13 beloved grandchildren.

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Molokai Mule Ride on the Edge

Friday, August 20th, 2010

By Catherine Cluett, Special to the Dispatch

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Wedding Mahalo

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Wedding Mahalo

Oh behalf of the Poepoe `ohana Piilani and Keao, we would like to send a special thank you to all the people who helped make this special occasion possible.

Foremost our parents for all the love, help and support you gave us: Barbara and Blu Poepoe, Chong and Alfred Mollena, Matthew and Geraldine Alolpho. We would also like to thank all the people who helped make this day successful: Leitua and Junya, Melissa and Kaua, Leialoha and Bryson, David Bush, Abbie and `ohana, Aunty Noe and `ohana, Shannon, Rachel, Aunty Vash, Chenney-Nahulu and `ohana, Pualei, Aunty Ilima, Aunty Brenda, Aunty Tika/Teetee, Kaipo `ohana and da boyz, Frank Hanni and da gang, John and Jenn, Eric Bush, Brandon Joao, Kualapu`u TJ and Rodney, Holly and Kalani, Uncle Bootie and `ohana, Keith and `ohana O’Brian, Lahre and Orion, Lance Delos Santos, Uncle Lawrence, Johness and Quintua and `ohana, Ali, Jay and Lito Vendiola, Hotel Molokai, Aunty Caroline and Stacy, Clifford and Peaches, Napua Puaoi, Melissa Luuloa, Teri-Lee, Harrie-Ann, Zanna, Eddie Gorospe, Adolpho `ohana, Cummings `ohana, Aunty Titi and `ohana, Kaika, Kolu P, Kolu C, Collin, Brandon Keoki, Kaloko, Badoy, Isaiah and Malu, Aunty Puni, Royce Villa and gang, Uncle Willie and da band Cease Fiya, O.O.F. Justin Mamwad, Eric Bush, LB and Shirley, Esther K, Esther O, Hema and `ohana, Uncle Larry and Aunty Peke and gang, Harli, Kahana, Imports, Moana’s and all our nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to our wedding court – Chad Lima (BM), Brandy Gomes (MoH), Eke, Kaika Akona, Kiaka, Brandon, Jerome, Kolu P, Kolu C, Kaipo O’Brian, Clifford and my sons: Kaeo, CJ, Pono, Makaio and Kashton. Kalia, Melissa, Leialoha, Kamalu, Katea, Pua, Harrie-Ann, Peaches, Jasmine, Karly-Ann, Lanre, Kaui, Waileia, Kelele, and my daughter Aurea.

If we have missed anyone we sincerely apologize, but we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Much love and aloha,
Keao and Piilani Poepoe

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Snorkelers Beware

Friday, August 20th, 2010

A warning to tourists and readers alike:

We were snorkeling at Dixie Beach last week, over the wooden stairs second cove over, Friday late afternoon.  It was gorgeous, a fabulous isolated beach, just us and the thieves. While we were in the water thieves helped themselves to our backpack and snorkel bag.

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Mahalo to Golfers

Friday, August 20th, 2010

On behalf of Aka`ula School and its families we would like to send a big THANK YOU to the following for their participation, donation, and support for our golf tournament held June 19, 2010 at Ironwood Hills Golf Course:  GOLFERS – Dana, Randy, Andy, George, Ronald, Tess, Butch, Jennie, Gail, Shannon, Nathan, Kimo, Jeremy, Paka, Willie, Keola, Wes, and Keith; SPONSORS/DONORS – Young Brothers, Ltd (Al Ranis), AUCO Construction (Shannon Au), Dana Takashima, DDS, Central Construction (Ronald Nakata), Misaki’s Inc (Kevin Misaki), Poepoe & Sons (Myron Poepoe), Aka`ula Alumni (Jennie Makaiwi), Aka`ula Board and Aka`ula students; Hualalai Resort in Kona – Ke’olu Course (Iopa Paleka), Demmers `ohana, Robert Aldrich, Tasha Mahiai, Zelda Kapuni, George Kaulia, Kaipo Ramos, and Ralph Lin

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Due Process

Friday, August 20th, 2010

To the people of Maui County and all Veterans:
 
Is everyone when applying for a building permit in Maui County treated equally?  If government expects a person to pay for a license by a due date and it is not paid, penalties are assessed.  Is it okay to pay someone or a branch of government (Maui County Planning Department) for services and not receive the service?
 
Is government working for the people?  Molokai Veterans and others tried working with the system for four years to get a building permit. Molokai Veterans have professional people – Engineering Dynamics (Maui) and licensed architect Art Parr – processing the permit.  They also question the process.
 

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Hokule`a: A Dream Come True

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Hokule`a: A Dream Come True

Community Contributed

By Matt Yamashita

There are some images from growing up that are forever imprinted in my mind.  One of them is the sailing canoe, Hokule`a.  A symbol for the Hawaiian cultural renaissance that began in the 1970s, this iconic wa`a kaulua, or double hulled sailing canoe, was often the topic of classroom discussions and local TV news during my childhood.  I remember names like Mau, Nainoa, Eddie, Herb Kane, and Buffalo.  All the crewmembers were legends.  And Hokule`a, so celebrated as she sailed across the Pacific, was something almost beyond legend.

In my early years I would not have thought that I too would one day help unfurl her sails and steady her steering blade as she raced across the swells by day and night.  But the possibility stood in my mind as a dream.  This is why, many years later, when the invitation came to join Hokule`a on a trip from Kaunakakai to Kawaihae, I could not say no.

We left early Monday morning the second week of August.  We had 14 crewmembers, six were from Molokai.  Our kapena was Molokai’s own sailing legend, Uncle Mel Paoa.  The winds kicked up early and we opened sails just outside Kawela.  Many of us had never opened a sail in our lives.  When the sheet lines were attached and drawn tight and Hokule`a picked herself up and began cutting through the oncoming swells, it was pure exhilaration.

She was fast and smooth and when we hit the whipping winds and rolling swells of the Alenuihaha she showed us just how steady she was.  She held course in the headwinds, outran our escort boat, and seemed to come alive under the starry night sky. 

I remembered once being corrected for having referred to Hokule`a as “the Hokule`a,” for implying that she was an object.  I understand why now.  Hokule`a is not simply a canoe, she is alive and her spirit is strong.  As Uncle Maka would explain to me during our journey, when we are on the ocean, Hokule`a is our mother.

If  Hokule`a was our mother, then I travelled with great brothers and sisters on that trip.  My Hokule`a experience was most special because of those who travelled with me.  There were some unforgettable moments…  Keoki wrestling the bronco line in his malo; Kawika and Mahinahou holding course on the bouncing steering sweep across the Alenuihaha; my best friend Josh and I steering Hokule`a into Kawaihae as shooting stars filled the early morning sky. 

While our 24-hour trip was far short of a voyage to Tahiti, for me, it was a voyage of a lifetime.  Hokule`a continues to change lives and she has reminded me that dreams come true.  She has also taught me that the images of our childhood become reality, so let us work hard to inspire our youth by giving them their own dreams to pursue.

I want to express deep gratitude to all who accompanied me on this journey, and to my wife and children who supported me in going.  Mahalo to Uncle Mel and Uncle Maka for sharing your wisdom.  Also, a deep thanks to the many, many individuals and families, from the legendary to the unknown, that have kept the dream of Hokule`a alive.  And to you, Hokule`a, for sharing your mana. I am humbled, honored and grateful.

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Lady Farmers Top at Tournament

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Lady Farmers Top at Tournament

The Molokai High School girls’ volleyball team recently competed against 16 teams from around the country and abroad and came out the top team in Hawaii. Not bad for a pre-season warm-up.

The Lady Farmers competed in last weekend’s Ann Kang Invitational, an annual tournament considered one of the best girls high school volleyball competitions in the country.

Molokai quickly advanced to the top half of the bracket, beating out eight other schools. After defeating Kahuku to advance to the silver bracket, they played host school `Iolani and won, 25-21, 22-25, 15-10. Kalei Vaivai led the Farmers with seven kills, Kalei Adolpho had six and Kailana Ritte-Camara had five.

The first game… we were a little nervous, but we came out in a good positive way, with a bang,” said setter Kawena Puhi.

“I thought they did really well, [especially as] this tournament was pushed a week ahead [of schedule],” said Head Coach Matt Helm.

play Division I in the regular season.”

Puhi agreed, and saw the tournament as a chance to play those teams they wouldn’t normally.

“It’s a great opportunity – going to Oahu and playing off island teams, from the mainland” and Taiwan, she said.

Helm is optimistic for their success because of their past record. Last year, the Lady Farmers held a perfect regular season record and came in third at the Division II State Championships.

“We’re pretty resilient,” he said.

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