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The shark and fisherman of Waikiki
Story and art by KK
Have you ever wondered why there are no shark attacks in Waikiki? This mo`olelo tells the reason why there are no shark attacks in Waikiki.
In the days of old, Waikiki was very famous for its beautiful taro patches and wonderful sands that went miles out to the sea.
Inland from the beach, where Waikiki is now densely populated and filled with buildings and streets, the area was all lo`i kalo – lush taro patches fed by freshwater springs and streams.
Many fishermen would cast their nets out into the sea near Waikiki because there was an abundance of fish feeding from plentiful springs which nourished the ocean reefs and living things.
There was a man called Pau`ole, whose name means “never ending.” He was a very good farmer and fisherman. But for some reason, the fish were scarce in this wa kahiko (days of old) and not running for quite a long time. And the ‘ia kau la’i (dried fish) was beginning to run low. So Pau`ole, went out into the sea, trying to find the fish to feed his Ohana.
Pharmacy Frustrations
Molokai Drugs seeks exemption from new drug plan.
Opinion by Kimberly Svetin
On behalf of Molokai Drugs, we would like to thank the community for their support—hundreds of letters, phone calls, e-mails, petitions—on behalf of asking the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) for an exemption in the mandatory mail order program for the islands of Molokai (including Kalaupapa, Kalalau County) and Lanai. We know that you have many choices and truly appreciate your support over the past 74 years.
Since the July 15, 2009 Board of Trustees meeting, we have been approached by a number of residents and wanted to give an update to our community on what has been happening. At the meeting, we (Molokai Drugs) were told by the Board of Trustees to work on a solution with informedRx, an SXC company (NASDAQ: SXCI) based in Lisle, Illinois. We were sent a pharmacy working agreement in writing on August 5, 2009 by our contact at informedRx and are reviewing this document. The topic of the exemption was tabled until the next Board of Trustees meeting, which will be held on August 26, 2009.
Court Rules Against Molokai Properties, Ltd. In Utilities Dispute
MPL is held legally responsible for the actions of its utilities.
County of Maui Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2009
The First Circuit Court ruled on July 15, 2009 that Molokai Properties,
Ltd. (MPL) is legally responsible for the actions of the Molokai utility
companies whose stock MPL owns. The appeal arose out of MPL's threat
last year to shut down water and wastewater utilities providing service
to some 1,200 Molokai residents.
On May 8, 2008, MPL notified the State Department of Health that MPL
would not continue to operate water and wastewater utility systems in
Molokai beyond August 2008. On July 21, 2008, the Director of the State
Department of Health initiated administrative proceedings against MPL
and the utilities to avoid a public health crisis that would have
occurred if MPL had made good on its threat. MPL responded by claiming
that the Department of Health did not have any jurisdiction over MPL
because MPL was merely a stockholder in the utility companies. After an
evidentiary hearing, in which the County of Maui participated as an
intervenor, the Department of Health's hearing officer ruled that
although they had been set up as separate corporations, the utilities
and MPL were ignoring the necessary corporate formalities and were
operating essentially as one company controlled by MPL. As a result, MPL
could be held legally responsible for the actions of the utilities. The
hearing officer's decision was based on an "alter ego" theory,
sometimes known as "piercing the corporate veil."
MPL appealed the hearing officer's ruling that MPL was the alter ego
of the utilities. The appeal was assigned to Judge Eden Elizabeth Hifo
of the First Circuit Court and following oral arguments on July 15,
2009, Judge Hifo ruled in favor of the State and the County, and against
MPL. Judge Hifo held that no due process rights of MPL had been
violated, and she affirmed the hearings officer's rulings on the alter
ego issue.
New Kilohana Principal Living His Dream
By Dan Murphy
When Richard Stevens first came to Hawaii to teach in 1989, he dreamed that he would one day live on Molokai. After 20 long years, Stevens’ dream finally came true when he was named the new principal of Kilohana Elementary School this summer.
Kilohana was also his dream school. Ten years ago, Stevens met former Kilohana principal Stephen Petro at a conference and immediately knew that was the place for him.
“I was just so impressed by all the teachers, by the idea of a school of 100 [students] where everybody knew everybody,” he said. “I always just thought it was a fantasy, I never really thought I’d get a chance to do it.”
The school has gone through a string of principals since Petro. The most recent, Denise Kelly, was hired as the new principal for Molokai High School this summer. When the Kilohana position opened up, Stevens jumped at the opportunity.
Paddler’s Inn Changes Hands
By Dan MurphyAfter abruptly closing earlier this summer, Paddler’s Inn is preparing to reopen its doors to Molokai under new management.
The restaurant’s previous owners, Robert and Sharon Spruiell, decided to close the restaurant and bar in early June because they were struggling to run it from their home in Arizona. According to Paddler’s property owner Jerry Johnson, the Spruiells officially turned over the building’s lease and keys to Darrin Abell on Aug. 5.
Abell comes to Molokai from Modesto, Cali where he previously worked in the restaurant business. He hopes to have the restaurant open for business by Sept. 1, Johnson said.
“I think he’ll be really good. I think he’ll give the place the food product it needs to succeed,” Johnson said. “He also has a really great attitude about the community, which is what I was looking for.”
A Walk to Remember
Community gathers for cancer awareness.
Photo and caption by Dan Murphy
Molokai cancer survivors present an American Cancer Society banner at the opening ceremony of Friday night’s Relay For Life. This is the second year that the relay to raise money and awareness for cancer has been held on Molokai. Debbie Davis, who organized the event, said over 25 teams and 300 people were signed up for the 12-hour walkathon that lasted until 6 a.m. Last year the event raised over $25,000 and even more walkers signed up this time around.
Several groups came out for the event, including the Molokai Boy Scouts troop and activists fighting against tobacco and underage drinking. There were also many walkers who participated to honor the memory of family members who have lost their battle with cancer. Henry Paleka and his sister, Lulu Linker, planned to have over 50 members of their extended family walking during the night to remember their brother.
No Keiki Left Behind
Kilohana and Kaunakakai schools meet state assessment standards.
By Catherine Cluett
Two Molokai schools are celebrating this month – they met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a state assessment that measures reading and math proficiency levels. AYP is part of the national No Child Left Behind program (NCLB) signed into law in 2002. Kaunakakai Elementary School and Kilohana Elementary School were the only two schools in the Complex Area of Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai to reach the benchmark. The Complex Area consists of 11 schools, elementary through high school level.
“More and more of our students are meeting proficiency,” said Kaunakakai Principal Janice Espiritu.
The test is administered to over 92,500 Hawaii students in grades 3 through 8 and again in grade 10. The tests are given in April, and preliminary results for the 2008-09 school year were released in mid-July.
MAUI COUNTY SHELTER STATUS
Maui County Press Release
As of 2:30 pm Monday, August 10, 2009
The National Weather Service has reported a change in expected onset times of Tropical Storm Felicia. In response to a forecast of a later arrival to Maui County, the scheduled opening and list of emergency shelters on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai have been revised as follows:
SCHEDULED SHELTER OPENINGS
MAUI:Hana School Gym, Hana
War Memorial Gym, Wailuku
Kihei Community Center, Kihei
Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina
Eddie Tam Gym, Makawao
Haiku Community Center, Haiku
MOLOKAI: Molokai High School Gym
Mitchell Pauole Community Center
LANAI: Lanai High School Gym
County Announces Precautionary Closures, Shelter Preparations
Maui County Press Release
In light of the approaching tropical storm, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced that as of 4 p.m. today, several rural, east-facing parks were closed, including Honomanu, Keanae and Kipahulu Point Light Station. Other County parks may be closed as needed, pending weather conditions.
Other closures include:
● All County campgrounds will be closed by noon Monday: Kanaha and Papalaua on Maui, and One Alii and Papohaku on Molokai.
● All County-sponsored recreation programs will be canceled for Monday afternoon and evening.
● Swimming pools will be closed by noon Monday; Waiehu Golf Course may close pending weather conditions.
● Other County parks will be assessed for closure on Monday, based on public safety concerns from flooding, high surf, winds, falling trees and branches. Closures may also need to be extended to clean up debris and make safety assessments after storm conditions have passed.
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