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Work To Be Done

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Farmers humble despite lopsided victory.
By Sean Aronson

"1-2-3 ‘hard work”

The team exclaims as they exit the huddle. They are up 14-0 at the end of the first quarter against the St. Anthony team last week, but there are no celebrations from players or coaches. Each face is stern and focused, readying for the second quarter.


And it opens with a bang. When Junior guard Kawaiola Kalipi hits a three from the corner, it’s 17-0. The Farmers continue to play stymieing defense and create turnovers on nearly every possession.

And the fast breaks follow. At least 10 times in the first half alone the Farmers successfully executed a fast break. The offense was quite spread out, too. At least six different scorers represented in the first half.

End of the first half – Farmers-38 and St. Anthony-9,

As the third quarter opens, the Farmers maintain their defensive intensity. A steal leads to a breakaway and a pass up the court leaves Alvin Ringor with and easy lay up.

As the clock ticks down, the Farmers don’t let up. Forward Scottie Rapanot completes a three-point play with panache.

End of the game – 59-13.

And the points were spread very evenly. Kawaiola Kalipi and Keoni Kahoalii were the high scorers, each with 10 pts. All seven healthy players scored and contributed.

Despite the positive results, players and coaches alike were hesitant to dole out too much praise.

“The defensive pressure is there,” says Head Coach Lee DeRouin, “but we have improvement in all areas.”

Over the weekend, the Farmers lost two close battles to M.I.L. rival Seabury Hall. Despite injuries to two starters, they fell by just three points on Saturday and four on Friday.

“We’ve still got a long ways to go,” says DeRouin.

The Farmers play their next home games on Jan. 30 and 31 against Hana. Game time is 7 pm. They will also host Lanai on Feb. 6 and 7 for the Homecoming games

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Sediment Breeds Sentiment

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Molokai residents have renewed interest in preservation of natural resource.
By Sean Aronson

is feral ungulates,” says Brown. In plain English, that means the goats, pigs and deer that populate much of Molokai’s open land. Their actions create erosion, which in turn speeds up the process of sediment reaching the reef.

While it is true that increased flow in the harbor would result from the culverts, according to Brown, that sediment would need somewhere to go.

“Just because the sediment is no longer on the reef,” says Brown, “there’s still no guarantee it will leave the area.”

Again, Brown emphasized the main problem as soil from the land blowing onto the reef.

Brown says it is instructive to look at Lahaina in comparison with Kaunakakai. The reefs in both areas were severely impacted by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, but Lahaina’s reef has recovered much quicker.

That’s because Lahaina stopped major sugarcane growing in 1998, which allowed for increased erosion control, says Brown. On Molokai, erosion is getting worse, not better, says Brown -- meaning more sediment on the reef.

For Jerry Johnson, even if culverts in the wharf are only a short term solution, at least it’s a start. And he says the Army Corps report is reason enough to make something happen.

In 2001 analysis, the Army Corps created a model of the Kaunakakai Harbor to test whether culverts would improve the flow of water in the area, thus creating less stress on the reef. The results were mixed. Under certain conditions, wave heights and tides, there was a perceptible reduction in the amount of particulate matter in the harbor area. But it also concluded that the sediment was just as likely to be held up in the harbor if conditions were not just right.

Still, Johnson would like to see money from the Federal government go to the wharf improvements. He says there is money set aside for habitat improvements and the culvert project would no doubt qualify.

For now, residents will continue to brainstorm and push for action on the reef -- with or without government support.

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Noho Hewa: Wrongful Occupation

Monday, January 26th, 2009

A film for the Hawaiian people.

By Catherine Cluett

As Hawaii prepares to celebrate its 50th year of statehood, a film that portrays militarism, sovereignty, and the loss of native Hawaiian culture comes at a particularly poignant moment for Hawaiians. Winner of the Hawaii International Film Festival’s 2008 Halekulani Golden Orchid Award for Best Documentary, Keala Kelly’s film “Noho Hewa, The Wrongful Occupation of Hawaii,” has an important message.

“If you really love this place, you need to watch this film,” says Molokai resident Hanohano Naehu of the 73 minute film.

Kelly and her film came to Molokai several weeks ago on a tour throughout the state. Since its success at the Hawaii Film Festival in October, Kelly says she has received over 30 requests for screenings. “It took on a life of its own in the community,” she says. Kelly is also raising money for the completion of the film.
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Digital Dilemmas

Monday, January 26th, 2009

No more TV service for some Molokai viewers.

By Catherine Cluett

The days of analog television have been over since January 15, but something else changed that day, too: the location of the broadcast tower for Maui from atop Haleakala. to Ulupalakua Ranch, a move that’s left some Molokai residents without a TV signal.

Mike Rosenberg, general manager of KITV on Oahu, says the switch in tower location was mandated because TV transmissions were interfering with Department of Defense and University of Hawaii operations, both of which have facilities atop Haleakala.

Tom Derenge, of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says the mountains in western Maui are blocking the TV signal to some areas. Rosenberg adds that an elevation drop of 6000 feet from Haleakala to the Ulupalakua site may also be to blame for weaker signal.
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US Coast Guard Support to the Ka Molokai Makahiki

Monday, January 26th, 2009

US Coast Guard Support to the Ka Molokai Makahiki

Submitted by Diane Roloson, Flotilla Commander, Flotilla 25, Molokai, USCG Auxiliary

The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Kittiwake, an 87 foot coastal patrol boat, stationed in Nawiliwili, Kauai is scheduled to participate in the Ka Molokai Makahiki Games this weekend. The Kittiwake's Commanding Officer, LtJG Gordon Hood , has indicated that the Kittiwake will be open for tours to Molokai residents on Saturday morning and afternoon starting on the hour at 9AM until 3PM. Please stop by the harbor and visit and learn more about the Coast Guard Ohana in Hawaii. Additionally, the 47 ft patrol boat and its crew from US Coast Guard Station Maui in Maalaea also expects to be here and participate in the games. The USCG participants in the Ka Molokai Makahiki are supported in part by your local Molokai US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla. The flotilla is active in promoting recreational boating safety in Molokai through public education and vessel safety checks, completing projects in support of the State of Hawaii Harbors Dept and other state and federal agencies, and facilitating USCG mariner documentation and licensing. Call 553-5503 for more information about the auxiliary and its missions.

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Uncle Benny Featured in Oil

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Uncle Benny Featured in OilMolokai Artist Honored at the Schaefer Portrait Challenge
By Siri Anderson


Molokai was well represented at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s signature exhibit, the Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2009.  Moloka’i artist, Stephen Garnin, was recently honored to have two portraits accepted for this prestigious statewide exhibition.  Jurors, including prominent and distinguished artists and academics Maile Andrade, David Behlke, Kimberlin Blackburn and Wayne Miyamoto, culled through hundreds of works of art to select fifty six portraits that represent a focus on “what really matters-the people in our lives: our family, friends, community”.

Steve’s portrayal of Benny Deluna captures the spirit and essence of a favorite son of Moloka’i.  Benny is vividly rendered in two different poses.  “Uncle Benny” features him with familiar ukulele in hand, intensely concentrating on making music, giving our Molokai community and friends much joy and laughter.  The other portrait shows Benny expressing aloha with his characteristic “shaka sign” in the cab of his truck.  It captures our interest because of the sophisticated geometric composition framing Benny.
    
The artist says “Uncle Benny Deluna is the embodiment of the Moloka’i character and lifestyle, and a personification of the aloha spirit.  His ukulele comes out, as if by magic, his voice ringing with homespun local animation and sincerity.  When I asked Benny to pose, his reaction was one of humility and surprise.  He has been incredulous throughout…which says much about him.  I am proud to have the opportunity to paint his portrait.”

Steve moved to Moloka’i to create art. He is a self taught artist now making art his life’s work. Specializing in both painting and wood carving, he recently completed a full sized canoe crafted from a local mango tree.  His “magical study” of woodcarver Bill Kapuni was exhibited during the last Schaefer Portrait Challenge in 2006.  

During our challenging economic times, it’s inspiring and encouraging to see artists recognized and celebrated through the Schaefer Portrait Challenge.  During the recognition assembly held on January 4, Maui artist Rich Hevner, received the Jurors’ Choice Award, with a cash prize of $15,000, the largest cash award in Hawaii art history.  The Marian Freeman People’s Choice Award, with a cash prize of $5,000., will be presented at the end of the exhibition.  Portraiture evokes a glimpse into the heart of someone-of the individual as seen through the artist’s eyes.  Beyond technical excellence, the competition required that the portrait convey the essence of the subject.

Both the artist and subject traveled to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center to be recognized and honored at the January 4th reception.

The exhibit will be on display from January 6 through February 22 at the Schaefer International Gallery.  Later this spring it will travel to The Contemporary Museum’s First Hawaiian Center in Honolulu where it will be shown from May 29 through September 8.

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Adressing the Current Economic Conditions

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

As families and businesses on Moloka‘i are reviewing their finances, our Administration is moving ahead with a comprehensive, five-point plan to strengthen the local economy.

A key component of the plan is to invest in improvements to our infrastructure and state facilities.

Over the next 18 months, we intend to invest more than $1.8 billion into an estimated 1,500 major improvement projects statewide.

Among them are 35 infrastructure projects set to begin on Moloka‘i.

They include the improvements planned for the Kalaupapa Settlement Harbor Facility. The cost of this project is estimated at $925,303.

Also, roughly $405,000 in various improvements are planned for the Kalaupapa Settlement Nursing Facility. Construction is scheduled to start in February.

Then, there are the improvements to the Moloka‘i Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station. That is an estimated $6.3 million project.

On top of all that are the renovations planned for the ferry system at Kaunakakai Harbor. The estimated cost of that project is $6.4 million.

These are all infrastructure projects that have been budgeted, approved by the Hawai‘i Legislature and are ready to start construction.

These projects are also a critical part of our Administration’s five-point plan to stimulate the economy by creating jobs.

Other components of the five-point plan are: increasing tourism outreach and marketing; lowering business fees and providing tax relief; attracting private investments in such industries as renewable energy; and maximizing federal dollars and partnerships.

As for the infrastructure projects, Moloka‘i residents are encouraged to track their progress online at www.hawaii.gov/CIP.

Such details as estimated start dates, contractors who have been awarded the projects, and status of required permits are just a click away on our Administration’s website. By putting the projects online and updating the public on their status in a timely manner, we believe this approach keeps the pressure on us to ensure that these projects are making headway.

While the current economic conditions have prompted our Administration to demand a hiring freeze and across the-the-board cuts, we are confident that these challenges can become opportunities for our state.   

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Ku i Ka Pono

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

 Thousands march to protect Hawaiian Lands

Marking the 116th anniversary of the illegal over throw of the Hawaiian kingdom, a parade of several thousand participants wearing red shirts made their way down Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu last Saturday.  Carrying signs and bearing Hawaiian flags, a clear statement was made in what appears to be a unified front that “Native Hawaiians do no support Governor Lingle's decision to appeal the Hawai'i Supreme Court ruling which prohibits the state from transferring or selling ceded lands pending unresolved claims by Native Hawaiians”.

The issue of ceded lands is no doubt complex but at the very heart of the issue lies the question of the very legitimacy of ceded lands. According to American law, lands can only be ceded or “cessed” from one country to another by treaty of annexation. Keeping in mind that Hawaii was an independent sovereign nation at the time, Hawaii would have had to agree to such a treaty, of which no record exists.

As history would reveal, following two failed attempts of annexation, the US finally occupied Hawaii, out of what it felt was necessity, during the Spanish American war. According to American military law and laws established by the Geneva conference, occupation by a foreign country does not give the occupier the right to cede what were referred to at that time in Hawaii as “Government” or “Crown” Lands. A modern day example of the application of these laws is the American occupation in Iraq which in no way allows the US to deny the sovereignty of Iraq or allow for the cession or transfer of Iraq government lands.  

Both the territory of Hawaii and State of Hawaii went on to assume the original legitimacy of the cession of these lands, an issue which is being seriously challenged in our current time. Further giving credit to the challenges being made by Native Hawaiians is the 1993 Apology Resolution which recognizes that Native Hawaiians have unrelinquished claims to ceded lands.

Governor  Lingle has stated that her administration will not drop the U.S. Supreme Court appeal, claiming that the state does possess the legal claim to these ceded lands and that the state recognizes  the ceded lands to belong to all of the people of the state, not just Native Hawaiians.

Lingle noted that it was Gov. John Waihee, a native Hawaiian, who wanted to sell the former monarchy lands as part of an affordable housing development and that the proposed sale by Gov. Waihee is what finally led to the lawsuit that is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Saturday’s event entitled Ku I Ka Pono (Stand for righteousness) included food, good music and Hula performed by several halau, honoring the events of the past and in honor of Queen Lili’uokalani. Also present were several key speakers including OHA Chair Haunani Apoliona, Representative Mele Carrol, Senator Clayton Hee and Molokai’s Walter Ritte as well as many other speakers of diverse backgrounds, all resounding this message in unison.

Senator Hee made a point of reminding the participants that unless people stepped out and let their voice be heard, this action being pursued by Governor Lingle would ultimately lead to the state’s ability to sell over one million acres of what are being referred to as “Ceded Lands” and that these sales could take place without resolving Native Hawaiian claims.

One sign carried by a protester read "This ain't Lingle Land." On a somewhat humorous note and imitating a recent event in the Middle East, demonstrators threw rubber slippers at a large

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Kumu Humu O’Molokai

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Kumu Humu O’Molokai

usually only in museums,” says Kamakana.

Kim was one of the first Hawaiian homesteaders in Ho`olehua, and retired as a cook at Kalaupapa, according to her granddaughter Barbara Haliniak.

Most of the quilts will just be on display, but six or eight will be for sale, says Kamakana. The quilts will sell for $1500 to $2000 for unfinished quilt fronts, and $2000 to $5000 for finished pieces. Some smaller pieces will also be raffled off.

Full color books that catalogue the exhibition pieces will be available for purchase for $20.

Students at Aka`ula have been studying quilt making and design, and their work will be on display alongside the masterpieces. Kits and patterns developed by the students will be for sale.

Classes in quilting-making will be held throughout the day. Kapa and tapa, the ancient Hawaiian art of fabric making will be taught. “Beginning Hawaiian Kapa Making” and “Beyond Kapa – Creative Contemporary Projects” are at a cost of $50, and “Making Tapa – Pounding Wauke” is $100. Pre-registration is necessary. You can sign up and pay for classes either at Bamboo Pantry, 553-3300 or Aka`ula School, Kualau`u Business Center, 567-6980.

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Tired of Tax Forms?

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Well, you’re in luck. Eight certified tax preparers are visiting Molokai February 12-15 to help residents of all ages who need assistance filling out their tax forms and have questions about the process – all for free. Both federal and state taxes will be processed. They are coming from Honolulu on a volunteer basis to perform this service for our community. For the past 10 years, the AARP has been sponsoring the event. Last year’s displaced workers are especially urged to take advantage of this free service.

The locations are as follows:
February  12 and 13 in the State Conference Room from 9am to 4pm
February 14    at Pumehana Senior Center room 1 from 8:30am to 4pm
February 15   at the Hawaiian Homesteads Conference room Kulani Oiwi

Please call Gladys Brown at 553-3575 to make an appointment. Call as soon as possible, as appointments fill up.
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