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Autopsy Released on Manalili

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Autopsy Released on Manalili

Rupert Manalili, 44, was a recent arrival to Molokai when he passed away on December 29, 2009. His recently released autopsy reported cause of death to be accidental drowning. Detective Santiago, the officer in charge of his investigation, said there was no evidence of foul play and the investigation has been closed.

“He had some injuries [on his hands] consistent with being facedown and making contact with the reef,” Santiago said. “None was significant” to cause of death.

Manalili was found by two passersby on the morning of December 30 at Papohaku Beach. Santiago said by the time medical help arrived, Manalili was already deceased.

Manalili was born in Lakewood, Washington, and lived Massachusetts, New York City, and Colorado before living in Molokai. His travels took him to the Philippines, Japan, Maine, Paris, San Francisco, and Caribbean before visiting the Hawaiian islands.
He made friends on Molokai and decided to move to here in September 2009.

He mostly worked as a chef, including a stint at Paddlers Inn. Friends and family gave him a Hawaiian memorial service on January 8, 2010 at One Ali`i Park, and his ashes were scattered at Mo`omomi Beach.

The Manalili Family wishes to express sincere gratitude and appreciation to Auntie Snooky, Uncle Jesse, Scarlett Ritte, Kalae Tangonan, Kathy Lapinski-Kennedy, Joe Kennedy, and Jaime Ronzello, for their friendship, kindness, unfailing love and assistance in helping with the lovely memorial service as well as the spiritual send off during the spreading of the ashes at Mo`omomi Bay. Molokai Island is a bittersweet experience for Rupert's family.

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To Community Leaders…

Monday, March 15th, 2010

In Hulili, Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaii Well-Being, Vol. 5 (2008), “Molokai: Future of a Hawaii Island,” it states that Molokai is the last Hawaiian island, that Molokai is pro-lifestyle, that Molokai is a cultural repository for it is a place where people come to learn Hawaiian culture and more. This publication was written by a hui of `opio and makua with many community contributors’ mana`o. On these fifty pages, the document states their efforts to carry forward the holistic vision to protect and nurture the natural and cultural resources for the future of Molokai.

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Listening to God’s Voice

Monday, March 15th, 2010

A message to the church: Whose voice are you listening to? Are you listening to the whole counsel of God, or merely confining yourself to what your particular denomination teaches as their “central doctrine?” We are praying for revival, and revival will come when we as God’s people truly humble ourselves in such a way that we are willing to come into agreement with all that our Lord says and willing to obey as well.

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Girls’ Tennis Reap Victory

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Girls’ Tennis Reap Victory

Last weekend, the Molokai High girls’ tennis team took home its first two Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) wins of the season with a solid 3-0 victory in both matches over Maui Prep. The boys’ team fell short, losing both matches 0-3 at Molokai High School on Saturday.

The Lady Farmers’ Aloha Will defeated her first opponent, Aja Toscana 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1 singles, and then took victory over Samantha Hartsell 6-3, 6-1 in her second match.

Senior Kalani Wainwright, a three-year veteran of the tennis team, also defeated both of her opponents at No. 2 singles, the first 6-1, 6-1, and then in her second match, 6-0, 6-0.

“I’m excited to get my first [two] singles wins,” Wainwright said. “I normally only play doubles but there wasn’t enough people this time around.”

. But the important thing is that they have fun.”

The tennis team will compete against Maui High on March 26-27 at Molokai High School.

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Meth Charges Plague Kalaupapa

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Meth Charges Plague Kalaupapa

While Kalaupapa patient Norbert Palea awaits a verdict for his Feb. 26 arrest for intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, the settlement has been advised to treat him as it did prior to the allegations.

“He is innocent until proven guilty,” said Mark Miller, Kalaupapa Department of Health (DOH) administrator. In a community meeting on March 9, he informed the patient residents and state workers that Palea “shouldn’t be treated any differently.”

Palea, 68, was released Thursday, March 4 and arrived back at the peninsula the following day, Miller said. He was released on $25,000 bail.

Palea is Kalaupapa’s youngest patient, and was arrested at the Honolulu International Airport nearly three weeks ago while on a medical visit. He was allegedly attempting to ship 18 grams of methamphetamine in several Ziploc bags.

His court date was set for March 15.

recycling program, but it’s still a work in progress,” Miller said.

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Molokai Is Winners — Vote Now for Week 4!

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Molokai Is Winners — Vote Now for Week 4!

Who knew barking deer, chickens, and bugs could win you a free meal? Lee Mott knew. He poetically described Molokai in some if it’s most basic elements, earning him a winning entry in last week’s contest. But let’s not forget Susi Cook’s masterpiece – a cleverly rhymed poem describing Molokai’s unique essence – well done indeed.

Share your ideas about what Molokai means to you. One winner per week selected by Molokai Dispatch readers. Each submission must include the full name, phone number, and photo of the contestant and no more than 150 words. Kids, ask your parents or teachers for permission. The Molokai Dispatch reserves the right to edit and print all submissions. Submit entries via email (Editor@TheMolokaiDispatch.com), in person at our Kaunakakai office (Moore building suite 5 – we can take your photo), or by snail mail (PO Box 482219, Kaunakakai, HI 96748). 

Molokai Is – Round 3
“Molokai is a small island but with lots and lots of love,” writes a student from Diane Abraham’s fourth grade class. It’s hard not to get teary-eyed seeing Molokai through the eyes of our keiki. If they are any sign of what our future holds, we have a beautiful and prosperous future ahead of us. Maika`i no e na haumana!


What Molokai Means To Me – fourth graders at Kualapu`u School
On a sandy beach, a flower grows and that flower is the naupaka. On the same sandy beach, just out of reach, a seal lies and soaks in the sun. That seal’s name is Ho’ohelo. When not on the beach, he is out fishing in the deep blue sea. He finds fish, eels and squid to eat. Living free like Ho’ohelo is the Molokai lifestyle, and that’s what this island means to me.  *submitted by Genevieve Kikukawa*

Molokai is beautiful. It’s like a blossom in the night and a flower in the day. Molokai is filled with nice people, and is surrounded by a turquoise sea. There are yummy fruits and big coconut trees. Molokai is my home; it’s the place where I was born and where my parents came when they were teenagers. *submitted by Michelle McGuire*

Molokai is called the Friendly Island. We are located in between the rest of the Hawaiian island chain.  Our island color is green, and our flower is the kukui. We are a very small island, we have no traffic lights. Like the other islands, Molokai is a great place to live because we all know each other on this small little rock. My parents were born and raised on this island, and I wouldn’t change a thing on this Paradise Island. *submitted by Martika Kaulia*

Molokai is a beautiful place. It says ‘aloha’ everyday. Even though I was not born here, I know that this is my home. It is where my ancestors lived and are buried. Molokai is full of sweet people, and has beautiful fishponds and beaches. It is a peaceful place to be. Molokai is a small island but with lots and lots of love. *submitted by Ariah Hirashima*

I think Molokai is a beautiful island. It is a very peaceful place. Molokai means Aloha to me. It has great beaches and surf. The oceans are gorgeous and calm waters lap along its eastern shores. It is a lovely place to live. *submitted by Ilima Kaawa- Richardson*

The thing about Molokai is that there will always be aloha, peace, pono, laulima and malama. Molokai will stay green because people will malama the aina. There will be no pollution in the air or the sea. Molokai is a beautiful and nice place to live. It is a place to love. *submitted by Tashia-Lyn McGuire*

Molokai is a peaceful and relaxing place. Its people take care of the land. We respect our people, and we love and aloha this island. We live with Hawaiian values. Molokai is a big ohana. We will keep Molokai the same. *submitted by Kaeo Adolpho*

What Molokai means to me is a beautiful island at night with a blanket of stars, and during the day, the warmth of a beautiful sun. *submitted by Camille Kahalewai*

Molokai is my home. It stretched out its arms and welcomed me and became my family when I needed it most. My family at church, at Kualapuu School, on the water in our canoes, and throughout the community, all provided me a sense of peace during a turbulent time in ways I could never have imagined. Molokai is life’s peaceful beach that I landed upon after crashing through waves of tumult. Aloha is imbedded here, with the sense of Ke Akua greater than any other place. *submitted by Diane Abraham (kumu)*  

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Molokai is a beautiful woman with a powerful voice that sings to our souls with ancient traditions, wise and true, that have nearly been forgotten. She reaches out through the fog of time, struggling to guide her people into an uncertain future. She has so much love and nourishment for her children. We should respect Molokai. We must malama Molokai. We need to listen to her song.
 
By Kalae Arnold

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What Does a Veteran Mean to You?

Friday, March 12th, 2010

What Does a Veteran Mean to You?

Community Contributed

By Larry Helm

The Molokai Veteran Association held a contest, asking keiki ages eight to 10 “What a veteran means to you.” Two winners were selected, Michelle McGuire and Kade Apuna, both fourth graders at Kualapu`u Elementary and who each won a bike! The bikes were donated by Paul Laud of Bicyle Recycle on Maui. Laud is the president of Maui County Veterans Council. Below are their winning essays.

Kade Apuna
To me, a veteran is a hero. They are the men and women who give their lives for our country and our freedom. I know lots of veterans and some of them are my papas and uncles and I think they are heroes because they are special people to me.

Michelle McGuire
A veteran is a person who fought for my freedom. A veteran is brave. If they had to, they went away from their family and could have been killed, but went for all of us. I believe in the veterans. My Grandpa was a veteran. Even though I did not know him, he fought for me and my family.

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News Briefs

Friday, March 12th, 2010

NEWS BRIEFS

Special Election Set for May

The Office of Elections has set Saturday, May 22, 2010 as the election day to fill the vacancy in Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District, just recently held by Neil Abercrombie. Molokai is represented by Rep. Mazie Hirono in Hawaii’s 2nd District.

Persons interested in running in this special election must file nomination papers by March 17. Visit www.hawaii.gov/elections for more information.

Direct Flights Added to Maui

Two airlines have announced plans to add direct flights from the mainland to Honolulu and Maui. Continental Airlines has already added several direct flights from Orange County and Los Angeles to the two popular Hawaii destinations.

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Lychee Secrets

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Community Contributed

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What Book got you Hooked on Reading? Contest

Friday, March 12th, 2010

First Book News Release

Hawaii won the nation wide contest and now the 50,000 books are on their way to Hawaii.  Thanks to all of you who voted and made us the winner.

The books will arrive in March.  There will be a First Book 50,000 Book Celebration on March 25th on Oahu and the books will be distributed on March 26th. All past recipient of a First Book grant should be on the list to receive books, it is very important that you check frequently with www.firstbook.org  and follow any and all directions. 

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