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Hawaii Eco-Lights Saves Locals Money

Friday, March 12th, 2010

UpRoar and Molokai Chamber of Commerce News Release

Hawaii Eco-Lights, the leader in energy saving concepts, announced two local companies, Napa Friendly Island Auto Parts and Molokai Shores, have taken advantage of LED technology and are seeing the cost savings.

“We have seen at least a fifty five percent cost savings on our monthly electricity bill.” said Ed Wond, owner of Napa Friendly Island Auto Parts in Molokai. “While Hawaii Eco-Lights works in conjunction with our solar panels, we have found LED to be much more cost effective for our business.”

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Gymkhana Games have begun on Molokai

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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A Walk in the Park

Friday, March 12th, 2010

A Walk in the Park

Pala`au State Park hasn’t weathered too many changes in its 80 year history, and Molokai wants to see it stay that way. The latest project is going to make it a bit more accessible, but will also work on restoring native plant species to the area.

Ke `Aupuni Lokahi (KAL), a nonprofit organization, has teamed up with the park’s owners, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the park’s administrators, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and its neighbor, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, to provide “a place-based learning experience.”

The park currently includes a pavilion, campground, parking lots, restrooms and a few walking trails. The newest project will cut a trail to the south of its current trail and the Kalaupapa lookout.

Construction is scheduled to start next year, when a half-mile natural pathway will be cut, guardrails at the scenic overlooks, and native and culturally-significant non-native plants lining the pathway.

The path would be accessible across from the pavilion and picnic area, makai side, but not immediately visible, as to blend in with the natural environment.

Stephanie Dunbar-Co, the project’s coordinator for KAL, said the process needs a “community component.” The public is encouraged to submit written comments about the park’s proposed addition until March 25, when Dunbar-Co will review and include them in the Environmental Assessment draft. The draft then goes to the Office of Environmental Quality Control, who approve of the project or not.

 “Tell us what you want,” she said.

The current draft is available online at http://alapalaau.com/ (allow 15 minutes for the very large document to load), or at the Molokai Public Library.
 
“This year we’re building up a community stewardship hui, so when the project is implemented, we’re making sure the trail is clear and there’s maintenance for native plants,” Dunbar-Co said.

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Spring Sports Blossom

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Spring Sports Blossom

It’s that time of season. The skies are beginning to clear up, the sun is becoming brighter and Molokai High School’s spring sports are about to ensue. This season will see the Farmers compete in five different sports, and coaches predict nothing but a bright forecast for their athletes.

Tennis
While many of the spring sports are still in their pre-season conditioning phase, tennis got a head start with its first tournament this past weekend in Maui.

In a two-day series, the Molokai High boys’ and girls’ tennis teams were defeated in both matches. On Friday the boys lost to St. Anthony High School 3-2, while the girls lost 5-0.

On Saturday, Lahainaluna High School took a clean sweep over the Farmers, landing a 4-1 victory over the boys, and 5-0 victory over the girls.

Coach Stacey Horner said both teams went up hard against St. Anthony and Lahainaluna and did the best they could.

“They did pretty good for their first time,” he said. “They’re dealing with nerves and played two tough teams. Both [of the other] teams have veteran players so it was difficult.”

Horner said they took only six girls and five boys, and therefore didn’t have a full match over the weekend. Although the team opened the season with a pair of losses, Horner still remains optimistic for the team’s season.

going really good. We’re incorporating different approaches and new training techniques.”

Last season saw a couple Molokai finalists in the MILs, and two girls even advanced to the state championships in high jump. And according to Ford, the team appears poised to do it all again.

The team’s first meet will be the Satoki Yamamoto Invitational at the War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku March 19-20.

Boys’ Volleyball
The boys’ volleyball team will hold its first meet at Molokai High against Seabury on April 2. Coaches were unavailable for comment.

Wrestling Wraps Up Season
With three finishes in the state championships on Feb. 26-28, the wrestling coach reflects on their ‘surprising’ season.

“I think we definitely surprised some people,” Coach Randy Manley said. “We were a very young team experience-wise and ended up finishing second in the MILs.”

Of the eight Molokai High wrestlers that qualified for the state finals on Sunday at Blaisdell Arena in Oahu, Charisse Manley (130 lbs) placed fourth overall for the girls, and Delfin Corpuz (152 lbs) placed fourth for the boys, while Mikayla Pico (98 pounds) placed sixth overall.

“I wasn’t too surprised with the results,” Manley said. “I thought we would end up with a few more thirds – they missed it just by one point – but overall they did well.”

As for next season, Manley has high hopes.

“We have few seniors coming back, but a strong core,” he said. “I’m looking forward to see how they do.”

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Makalei…Pehea Ka Lawai’a

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Makalei…Pehea Ka Lawai’a

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CD Review by Lonomusic

Hawaiian music is just one of the many talents these two possess. Stew assisted the group O Wai La with their debut CD project. Mike is a renowned paddler – there, that should garner a Hoku award – however, music is our course. These fine gentlemen have surrounded themselves with a crew of many talents, besides their own. Stew on guitar, ukulele and vocals, while Mike is on upright bass and vocals. Their clarity of Hawaiian words is superb. The flow of their music scans most of the Hawaiian spectrum. Contemporary, big band and easy listening categories. This backyard style, we at Lonomusic admire. They seem to have been friends for a while, as their vocals and harmonies are pili pa’a, very tight. They have a good-time feel about their sound.

This three-fold digi-pak CD is light blue with silhousettes of their happy faces, liner notes by Kainani Kahaunaele, a list of musicians and thank you’s. Hopefully the lyrics and translations can be found at www.makaleimusic.com. This CD is available in the display counter at Molokai Drugs.

Several outstanding tracks are: Ka Paniolo Nui O Moloka’I, Moloka’I Nui A Hina, Ka Lei Punahou, Silver Sword, Lei Aloha Lei Makamae. Thirteen tracks total, this is a good presentation of their works. “Oceans Away” is jam packed with modulations and smooth jazzy grooves. The original “Lifetimes Too Short” is a long thought-out song. The strings that accompany several tracks are well done in its dreamy feel. There is a nice somewhat kiho’alu (slack key) style in “Pu’uanahulu/Keawaiki”. The vocals top it all off with a guitar solo. The last track, titled “The Wonderful World of Aloha” is reminiscent of the old Aloha Airlines. It still captures that feeling of flying inter-isle, though it is nostalgic and deeply sad the way Pacific Wings has decided to cash in on the people of Molokai and the patients of Kalaupapa. We are so glad these gentlemen brought this mele back. It, at one time, was the hit song of many hotel lu’au. Its melody captivated malihini and kama’aina alike. Being an introduction to love and warmth of our favorite word, known the world over, “ALOHA”.

We hope the Na Hoku Hanohano awards shine God’s great light on Pehea Ka Lawai’a and Makalei.

Aloha to Aunty Louise Bush. She will be greatly missed. Until next time, Ke Akua Pu A Hui Hou Kakou,

Lonomusic

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Not Pono

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Not Pono

Today while visiting the Kapaakea cemetary, my children and I saw something very disturbing.  After placing flowers on the graves, we saw a freshly caught deer hanging on the fence line.  Who ever decided to do this had no respect!  People go to the cemetery to visit their loved ones at their final resting place, and to see this it is not right.  Nothing wrong with hunting and providing for your family, but to waste the meat and discard it like that shows that this was done by someone new to the game.  Hopefully this does not cause you to have some of our or maybe even your own kupunas to come and visit you when you are out there in the dark catching more deer. 
 
Karen Pawn

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Respect Present Kalaupapa

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

We are writing on behalf of the Kalaupapa patient community to let you know that we do not support the passing of Senate Bill no. 2771 and House Bill No. 2975. We are, now, just a handful of us but we feel we have to stand up and be heard.

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Year of the Tiger Ends with a Bang

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Year of the Tiger Ends with a Bang

There was a good turnout at the gun exhibit entitled "Guns of the Royal Hong Kong Police.” A total of eleven handguns, rifles and shotguns were displayed as well as artifacts from the RHKP shooting club and the flag of the former British Crown Colony.  It was nice to see entire families attend this hands-on exhibit and there were many relevant questions about the Hong Kong Police and the firearms used by them.


 
The Chinese law enforcement gun show is one of the components of the Chinese Year of the Tiger Celebration along with the Parade, Jumping Lion dances and Festival already held on Molokai. Look for another gun exhibit or show in June at Mel Chung-Gunsmith in Kaunakakai.
 
Mahalo,
Mel Chung - the gunsmith 

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Alejandro Alcos Briones

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Alejandro Alcos Briones, 90, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died on February 24, 2010, at his home. He was born February 15, 1920 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Briones of Hoolehua, Daniel (Roberta) Briones of Waianae, Oahu; daughters Angelita (Charles) Uahinui of Kaunakakai, Carol Anamizu of Hoolehua, Cynthia (Donald) Guttierres of Kaunakakai, Sharleen (Benjamin) Crisostomo of Kahuku, Oahu, Guylean (Harry) Newman of Kahikinui, Maui, Lauralee Niihau of Kona; 33 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua, Molokai. Burial followed at Kanakaloloa cemetery in Hoolehua.

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Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya

Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya was born on February 24, 2010 at 7:11 p.m. at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born 7 lbs, 7 oz and 19 ½ inches long. Proud parents Stephanie Price and Ricky Igaya welcomed her as their first child. Grandparents Reveena and Ramon Igaya of Kona, Steve and Tina Price of Molokai, Uncle Zach Price, Uncle Ramon Igaya of Oklahoma and Aunt Rachelle Igaya of Kona also welcomed her into the world.

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