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Invasive Diseases

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Invasive Diseases

Community Contributed

By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources

The term ‘invasive species’ usually conjures up images of a new weed choking out our native forests or a new animal like the coqui frog chirping and keeping you up at night, but there are also diseases that if allowed to enter Hawaii can create havoc on our crops. One such disease has arrived, but not yet on Molokai.

The Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus or TYLCV in one of the most devastating diseases of tomato and was first found in the Mediterranean. It has since found its way to the US via the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Florida, and California. In Hawaii, it was recently found on North Shore, Oahu and Wailuku, Maui. Most likely, TYLCV arrived with an infected plant. The disease causes stunting of the plant and leaves, and causes a yellow curled or wrinkled edge on leaves. The leaf margins will curl upward, giving them a cup-like appearance, but the worst of all is the flowers will drop off before maturing. Without flowers, you have no fruit.

TYLCV is spread by two species of whiteflies, the sweetpotato and silver leaf whitefly, both of which are already found on Molokai. Once whiteflies feed on an infected plant, they’re able to infect plants for their entire life, and are known to move in the wind. Many members of the tomato family, including eggplant, pepper, and potato can be infected but remain healthy in appearance. Beans are also a host and will sometimes display symptoms.

Management of TYLCV usually involves removing diseased plants, and controlling weedy members of the tomato family, including popolo or night shade, kikania, and apple of peru, among others. Controlling whiteflies in crops is also important. With the early discovery of this disease, many TYLCV resistant varieties have been developed and are being tested in Hawaii. Some of the seed companies developing TYLCV resistant varieties including BHN Seed, Golden Valley Seed, Sakata Seed, Seminis Seed, and Israeli seed companies Hazera,  Zeraim Gedera, and Nirit Seed. For more information, you can download a free publication on disease at UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources website.

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Molokai LEOs Recognized for Commitment of Service

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Molokai LEOs Recognized for Commitment of Service

The Molokai High LEO Club has won first place in the state in the Small LEO Club category for 2009-2010. This is the first time the MHS LEO club has received this recognition.  LEO Club stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity, and is a youth division of the International Lion’s Club. The criteria the board considered was amount of community services done, the quality of the projects, and the amount of participation in state LEO committees. This year the MHS LEO Club’s theme was “LEOs standing not behind you or in front of you but by your side.”  The MHS LEO club focused on starting a recycling program at the high school.  Congratulations to the following members:

Abigail Adachi, Akona Adolpho, Abbigale Adolpho, Isreal Adolpho, Chenoa Ahuna-Kaai, Petrisha Alvarez, Herbert Antolin, Crystalene Antonio, Dohna Bicoy, Camille Borden, Rebecca Carpenter, Christina Carpenter, Jamie Duvachelle, Lesley Escobar, Francine Feig, David Gomes, Durand Jones, Katherine Kendall, Michael Kikukawa, Charisse Manley, Healani Mawae Mollena, Kerianne Mokuau, Melody Ocampo, Mike Onofrio, Candice Pauole, Crystal Puaoi-Kawai, Kawena Puhi, Cristina Rabino, Mahailia Rapanot-McGuire, Kesha Reyes, Denichel Ruiz, Darianne Ruiz, Susan Smith, Michal Torres-Umi, Louisa Torres-Umi, Kalani Wainwright, Tarren Wakuta, Aloha Will, Joe Yamamoto.

Julie De George and Malia Lee, Club Advisors.

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Me ke aloha pumehana

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The Hui Makua o Punana Leo o Molokai would like to thank the following families for their treless support of our program in assisting with our annual Hulihuli Chicken Sale: `Ohana Jerry Mina, `Ohana Dennis Kamakana, `Ohana Roger Apuna, `Ohana Brian Naeole, Hotel Molokai – General Manager Mike Drew, `Ohana Bob Alcon, `Ohana Na`ehu/Simms, `Ohana Kaleo Bishaw, `Ohana Pa-Kala, `Ohana Irene Tancayo, Kualapuu School Kitchen Krew; and of course our own Hui: `Ohana Kamalu Purdy, `Ohana Na`iwa Pescaia, `Ohana Nai`a Nae`ole-Starkey, `Ohana Bodhi Auchenbach, `Ohana Makakoa Lu`uloa, `Ohana Hokuao Arce, `Ohana Miliopuna Davis, `Ohana `Aina Galam, `Ohana Teaho Peopeo, `Ohana `Ohi`aku Ritte-Camara-Tangonan, `Ohana Kamalua Arce, `Ohana Laiku Davis, `Ohana Kalamaku Han, `Ohana Kekai Simms, `Ohana Ka`oli

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Kale`a Jade

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Kale`a Jade

Proud parents Frank Keoni Castro and Kekai Tapuro, her twin brothers, Kekoa and Kaiea, welcome their new sister, Kale`a Jade, on January 28, 2010. she weighed 6 lbs 12 oz, 19 inches long. Her grandparents, Frank Castro and Joyce Woolsey and Josedino and Malia Tapuro of Maui also welcome the bundle of joy. Tutu Marshelle Castro of Molokai is grateful for her first granddaughter after five grandsons, Tre, Ryder, Rhys, Kekoa and Kaiea.



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Caucuses Assemble as Election Time Nears Closer

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

It’s that time of year – a time of unison, division, banners swaying and button-adorning T-shirts. Yes, election time is coming.

And for those who wish to participate, party caucuses for the statewide office and Congress election will be held at various sites around Molokai next week.

The Maui County democratic caucus will be held on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at four locations on Molokai: Kilohana Hall, Kualapu`u Hall, Mitchell Pauole Center and Maunaloa Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Participators of the democratic caucus must be registered to vote and signed up as a member of the party. To register to vote online or join the party, visit the Maui Democrats website.
 

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Akaka Bill Moves Forward

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Akaka Bill Moves Forward

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill. The vote was 245 to 164.

Authored by Sen. Daniel Akaka, the bill would allow Native Hawaiians to form their own government and negotiate with the United States on a sovereign level.

"The passage of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act is an important milestone for all the people of Hawaii," Akaka wrote in a statement released Tuesday. “We have a moral obligation, unfulfilled since the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani, that we are closer to meeting today. I thank and congratulate Reps. (Neil) Abercrombie and (Mazie) Hirono for their leadership and work to bring about today’s successful vote. Neil’s unwavering support for federal recognition of Native Hawaiians over the past decade is greatly appreciated. I am optimistic about bringing the bill to the Senate floor this year.”

Gov. Linda Lingle finds the bill unfair to non-Hawaiians living in Hawaii.

 “Although I believe the original plan to negotiate first makes more sense, my administration has tried to work with the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation on the new structure to establish governing powers first, with negotiations to follow. Ultimately, although we had good and productive discussions, the current draft of the bill is not one I can support,” Lingle wrote in a statement released before the House vote.

 “Though the Governor had some reservations, I am certain that the bill protects the interests of all the people in Hawaii.  The bill passed today specifically says ‘members of the Native Hawaiian governing entity will continue to be subject to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of Federal and State courts.’   The native governing entity cannot regulate non-Hawaiians.  The native governing entity will need to enter into negotiations with the State of Hawaii and the United States, and all three parties will want to be in good standing and comply with existing law.  Any agreements on transfers of authority or land will require the approval of the state legislature” Akaka said.

The bill is now in the Senate for debate and vote.

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Church Awaits Verdict

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Church Awaits Verdict

As St. Sophia’s Church continues to be investigated for the Feb. 10 fire that gutted its interior, the cause still remains “undetermined,” though electrical has been ruled out, according to Darrin Almeida, Maui Fire Department lead investigator.

As parish priest Clyde Guerreiro continues to hold church services at the Molokai Community Health Center, he says their goal to spend Christmas Mass 2011 in the new Saint Damien Church (slotted to be built once St. Sophia’s is demolished and building permits are processed) has now become reality.

“We’re set to finish ahead of schedule,” Guerreiro said. “Possibly three months ahead, or even more.”

Guerreiro said they’re currently awaiting demolition permits from Maui County as well as bids from license contractors to begin the process of taking down St. Sophia’s.

Currently, the adjacent building known as the Damien Center (previously Stanley’s Coffee Shop) is being used as the church’s office.

Guerreiro said all three buildings (the church and both adjacent buildings used for administration and religious education) will be demolished to make room for the new Saint Damien Church, and eventually accompanied by a book shop and Saint Damien museum.

Although the core of the church was charred and masked in soot and ashes, the tabernacle – a safe-like box at the front of the church – was still intact and would be incorporated with the new church.

Guerreiro said the church is receiving great amounts of support with expediting the rebuilding process, especially from the mayor’s office of Maui County and Diocese of Honolulu.

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Weekend Sports Yield Mixed Results

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Weekend Sports Yield Mixed Results

Saturday’s Maui Interscholatic League (MIL) wrestling tournament at Lahainaluna High School saw Molokai finish second overall with 14 wrestlers – nine boys and five girls – advancing to the state championship meet.

While Lahainaluna High finished first overall with a total of 250 points for their boys’ team and 137 points for their girls’ team, Molokai didn’t trail too far behind.

Molokai’s Kevin Dudoit took first in his 135-pound class, while second-seeded Mikayla Pico took first for the girls at 98 pounds.

Other Molokai girls to take first in their weight class were third-seeded Kaulanarose Akaka at 125 pounds and Chelsie Davids at 220 pounds.

from 12 to eight. Unfortunately, they only send the championship team.”

Girls’ Basketball

Although a second consecutive state championship title was not far from reach for the Molokai High girls’ basketball team, Kaimuki High’s 41-32 victory over the Lady Farmers denied them the crown.

Friday night’s Division II championship game at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu saw the second-seeded Bulldogs sweep the title, leaving the top-seeded Lady Farmers to finish their season at 11-1.

With a fierce defense, the Bulldogs limited Molokai’s lead scorers Kalei Adolpho and Danna-Lynn Hooper-Juario. While Adolpho scored 12 of the Farmers 32 points, Hooper-Juario was confined to four.

The game also saw the final high school performance of four Molokai seniors including Hooper-Juario, Jamie and Jolenta Duvauchelle, Puna Kawamae – all of whom started in Friday’s game.

Coaches were not available for comment.

 

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Kung Hee Faat Choy!

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Community Contributed

By Mel Chung
 
In continuing the celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Tiger, Mel Chung (the local gunsmith) announces that a special gun exhibit featuring the guns of the Royal Hong Kong Chinese Police force will be held at his shop in Kaunakakai.
 
This free event is open to the public and will be held only on Friday, February 26 from 12 Noon to 6 p.m. at Mel Chung - Gunsmith's shop in Kaunakakai, located behind the Pascua Store / Bamboo Pantry parking lot.  Look past the brown dumpster for the cedar wood building with the chain link fence.
 
Please no unattended children at this exhibit.
 
Questions? Call Mel at 553-5888

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How did Molokai become the Friendly Island?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

How did Molokai become the Friendly Island?

By Catherine Aki

There are two stories regarding the origin of Molokai’s friendly nick-name.

According to a story told by Vandale Dudoit, actor Warren Baxter came to Molokai in the 1920’s when the song “Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai” was in popularity. There was some type of parade held in the actor’s honor, so he began referring to Molokai as the Friendly Isle.

Later, in Sophie Cook’s book “Sincerely Sophie,” Molokai was known as the “Lonely Island” or the “Leper Island” back when the book was published back in the day. She wanted to change the island’s image and came up with the “Friendly Isle” to promote what was then the beginning of a visitor industry.  

Among the local people, “Molokai no ka heke” (Molokai is the greatest) is the slogan more often used, whereas the image of a friendly place is more of an outsider’s point of view. People here are very friendly amongst one another as cousins talking in a store, aunties and uncles at a baseball game or classmates playing in school. 

Sometimes the “Friendly Isle” moniker is taken too literally, promising that tourists will be met with open arms by everyone. Too often tourists and new-comers have unrealistic expectations - as if ‘friendly people’ comes with a money-back guarantee. They get offended when someone asks, “who you!?” So often, a person finds themselves either “in” or “out”. If you are “in,” it’s not as important to determine exactly how friendly Molokai really is. If you are “out,” the list of complaints is endless and the whining never ceases.

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