Ekolu Brings It Home Basket of Dreams

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April 6, 2011 - Volume 27, Issue 14
The
Molokai Dispatch
M o lo k a i n e w s , M o lo k a i S t y l e - w w w. t h e m o lo k a i d i s patc h . co m
State Proposes
High-Speed
Ferry
Since 1985
Ekolu Brings It Home
photos by Jessica Janoski
By Mark Hayden
Trombonist James Debose
(right) and saxophonist
Paul Bunuan jam during
their set at Paddlers
last Saturday.
A
ll aboard! That seems to be the
consensus so far across the Hawaii state legislature for a proposed bill that would jumpstart a statewide high-speed ferry system.
Rep. Joseph Souki, along with seven
other representatives, introduced House
Bill 1239, which would create a system of
high-speed vessels traveling at least 30
knots per hour, similar to ones that were
used by the Superferry.
The Superferry served Hawaii
between 2007-08. Following a Hawaii
Supreme Court ruling, the Superferry
shut down operations in March 2009
due to environmental concerns.
The bill stipulates the high-speed
ferry vessels will be able to “carry at
least five hundred passengers, two
hundred motor vehicles and cargo between the islands of the State.”
The state House of Representatives
approved of the HB 1239 in March and
it is currently being reviewed by the
state Senate.
Local
promoters Paulele Alcon and Byron
Tagupa cruise with Ekolu after a successful concert hosted by HI Finest.
Possible Service to Molokai
HB 1239 states that the ferry would
dock on all islands, including Molokai,
but Rep. Souki said that Molokai would
not be part of initial operations.
The bill states, “At minimum, the
authority shall operate one high speed
ferry vessel and other small vessels, as
needed, for service to and between the
islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai
and other routes.”
“Molokai is not really our priority
right now, because you already have
service. But it could be someday,” Souki said, adding that the two-ferry ser-
Guitarist Kanoa Kukaua
rips a solo during Ekolu’s
opening number.
A full house sings along with reggae sensation
Ekolu. Local band Irie Alert opened the show.
Ekolu lead singer Lukela Keala
serenades a full audience.
Get the inside scoop
with molokai’s own,
keyboardist tom
mamuad, on page 2.
ferry cont. on page 3
Your
Manaò
T
here is a new bill in the Hawaii Senate introducing a state-run passenger and small cargo ferry system.
The Dispatch asked what do you think of
a state-wide ferry system coming to Hawaii’s shores?
Educator Gets
High Honors
By Mark Hayden
Kirk DelaCruz
“If it speeds up things for
the community and it’s
safe for the environment,
then I think it’s OK.”
Kathie Flynn
“I’m not in favor of
high-speed ferries or
anything that puts sea
life in danger.”
Claire McCann
Lynn Howell-Sinnard
Basket of Dreams
photo and caption by Mark Hayden
Aalona Makes All-Star Swim Team
Plus weekend sports highlighted Page 3
R
Big Awards at State Science Fair
Two Molokai students share experiences
The
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Page 8
Friend of Youth Award
Community member honored
Page 4
Vision for Molokai
Molokai Dispatch
Dispatch
Judgment Call
Dispatch statement to the community Page 2
“Not Molokai. It would
damage our ecological
balance. If large numbers of
people came, we don’t have
the facilities to take care of
their needs.”
ose Yamada not only brings her
educational experience to Molokai, but she also brings her love
for Hawaiian values and culture. These
passions helped earn Yamada the Educator of the
Year award from the Native Hawaiian Education
Association (NHEA) after
an accomplished thirty
years in the Hawaii education system.
Yamada was presented with the
award alongside two other recipients,
Calvin and Charlene Hoe, on March 17 at
Windward Community College on Oahu.
“She deserves a round of applause
[and] a thank you from all of us,” said
Janice Espiritu, principal of Kaunakakai Elementary. “She’s really deserving of the award.”
Yamada, born and raised in Lahaina, relocated to Molokai in 1991 after
serving as Hawaii’s State Educational
Director for the Department of Education (DOE) for 14 years and as a math
teacher and education specialist.
For the past 20 years she has been
putting her efforts toward bettering Hawaii’s education system on Molokai.
She successfully wrote a grant that
began Molokai’s 21st Century Program
in 2008. Since then, Molokai children
have had the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of rewarding and
educational afterschool programs. The
grant also provided the popular robotics
This Week’s
“They should make sure
it can pay its own way. I
don’t think the taxpayers
should be burdened.”
Molokai residents gathered to help a visiting artist assemble a seven-foot tall
basket in which notes of hopes and dreams were lit aflame.
She said she prides herself on furthering the state of Hawaiian culture and values through education, in part by founding
the Hawaiian Studies program in the DOE,
which has been teaching students across the
state about Hawaii’s culture and language.
An engineering school drop-out,
Yamada has worked on educational
Years of Service
initiatives since the 1970s, when she
Yamada is currently teaching classes worked alongside Sen. Daniel Akaka to
on Maui for math teachers on how to inte- serve children of Hawaiian homelands.
grate Hawaiian culture into their classes.
To Yamada, every child in the state
program, in which Molokai students have
the opportunity to build and program robots and compete in competitions.
“She’s vital to this community,” said
Joe Yamamoto, principal of Maunaloa
Elementary. “She provides professional
development for math and science.”
education system should be familiar
with Hawaiian culture.
“Learning the culture is a strong
part,” she said. “If we talk about taro,
[Native Hawaiians] were great farming
scientists. They were able to develop 300
varieties of taro. I think that’s how the
people survived.”
And at 69 years old, Yamada’s ultimate success story has yet to begin.
She was asked by a panel at the NHEA
award ceremony, “What has been your
greatest accomplishment?”
“I don’t have any. I’m not done,
yet,” Yamada responded.
Calvin and Charlene Hoe did not return calls for comment.
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March 2
Arrested and Released
- Keliholokai, Terita; Kualapuù; Abuse
March 4
- Motas, Timothy, A.; Kaunakakai;
Promoting of dangerous drug III, promoting dangerous drug III, promoting detrimental drug III, prohibited
acts related to drug paraphernalia
March 7
In custody
- Ortiz, Ray-Anna; Hoòlehua; Promoting of dangerous drug III, prohibited acts related to paraphernalia, promoting detrimental drug I, prohibited
acts related to paraphernalia, endangering of a minor II
March 16
In Custody
- Maunalani, Manintin; Kaunakakai;
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March 19
- Hamaku, Sheldon; Hoòlehua; Harassment
March 21
In Custody
- Madela, Ameron; Kalae; Place to
keep, promoting detrimental drug III
- Thompson, David; Kawela; Abuse of
family household member
March 22
- Dayton, Richard; Kaunakakai; Parole
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- Aquino, Corazon; Ho’olehua; Theft
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March 25
- Kamalii, Stanley PKL.; Kaunakakai;
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March 31
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kolu’s keyboard player is Molokai’s own Tom Mamuad, born and
raised in Hoòlehua. The Molokai
Dispatch sat down to talk story with him
about how he began playing and how it
felt to perform for the home crowd.
Molokai Dispatch (MD): How did
you get your musical
start?
Tom
Mamuad
(TM): I learned to play
keyboard by playing at
King’s Chapel growing
up. After I graduated
from Molokai High in
2002, I moved to Maui
and got my professional
start playing in a phenomenal band called
Nuffsedd. That was
where I sunk my teeth into a lot of stuff
like parties and bar gigs. I also got involved in music at King’s Cathedral on
Maui. I try to keep myself as musically
varied as possible – you never know
what situation you’ll need to play in.
MD: How did you start playing
with Ekolu?
TM: I started with the band in 2005.
Funny enough, I got connected with
them through MySpace. My brother is
also in music – he’s now the sound guy
for Ekolu. I didn’t really know the band
leader back then but I shot him an email
to recommend my brother to help them
out on their Japan tour. I got an email
back saying we should both join the
band – and that’s kinda how it started.
I used to listen to these
guys driving home from
school. It’s surreal to be
playing with them now.
MD: How was it coming home to perform?
TM: I was nervous!
But it’s always great to
come back and have so
much support here.
MD: What would you
say to aspiring musicians
on Molokai?
TM: Practice, practice, practice. Surround yourself with people who are better than you. Stay with the right crowd
– don’t get involved in drugs or alcohol.
And it’s not always about how good you
are, but your attitude. If you want to
learn, you’ll probably get the gig because
you’re willing to listen and learn.
I’m glad I’m able to give back a
little because local musicians were so
influential to me growing up.
Community Contributed
Art Center Encourages
Grant Proposals
By Kim Markham
M
olokai Arts Center is inviting artists to submit grant
proposals for the Native
Arts and Cultures Foundation. The
theme of this year’s grant program is
“Mobilizing the Community Through
the Arts” – a perfect theme for the start
of Molokai’s first community art center.
This grant awards up to $10,000
for Native Hawaiian artists and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on
artworks featuring one or more artist.
Eligible projects would be those in
which the artist functions primarily
as an artist, an agent for community
development, or in another capacity
other than as a teacher. The artist’s
work should serve as an interface for
community participation – projects
that engage the community in the artist’s work and use the making of art
to help strengthen the community,
draw attention to an important issue, or engage community members
in new ways. Molokai Arts Center,
Inc. will prepare the grant application
and manage the fiscal aspects of the
grant(s), if awarded. Friday, April 29 is
the first deadline, to submit a two page
letter of intent. Grant awards will be
announced in October 2011. Planned
projects should take place between October 1, 2011 – October 31, 2012.
Preference will be given to public
art projects; theater, music, or dance
performance; and/or media projects.
Preference will also be given to projects working with Native Hawaiian
participants. Examples of acceptable
forms of documentation of Native
heritage include a copy of birth certificate (for Native Hawaiians only) or
a letter from a government entity or
community identifying the applicant
as a descendant or indicating membership in the Hawaiian community.
Interested artists should contact
Kim Markham, treasurer of the Molokai Arts Center, Inc. by phone 808349-6270 or email kim.markham@
gmail.com.
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Hospice Cares for You
By Patricia Tancayo
A
pril 10-16 is National Volunteer Week, and Hospice Hawaii on Molokai encourages
one and all to volunteer with hospice
care. There were an estimated 468,000
volunteers working in hospices in
2009 – the average devoting 46.6
hours of time in 2009.
Our trained volunteers
contribute to the quality
of patient care and bereavement support for
families. Volunteers often
say they receive far more than
they give during the time shared
with patients.
Patient visitor volunteers provide companionship, respite, do
chores, run errands and help with
light physical care for patient and/
or family. Bereavement volunteers
provide support to families after the
death of a loved one, through telephone calls and/or visits, and facilitate or assist with bereavement sup-
port groups and memorial services.
Office volunteers help with filing,
computer work, telephone, mailings
and general office duties.
To become a volunteer, contact
Hospice Hawaii-Molokai for information about the different volunteer
opportunities and to receive a confidential application form. After
we receive your completed
application, we will contact
you for a personal interview
and orientation to our organization. Following this interview,
you can identify which opportunities you feel would best suit your talent and interests. Hospice provides
comprehensive 16-hour training for all
patient visitor and bereavement volunteers. Following this training, you and
an appropriate staff member will meet
to discuss your assignment and commitment as a volunteer at Hospice.
Call Cathy Karras at 553-4310 for
more information.
Community News
Aalona Makes All-Star
Swim Team
By Megan Stephenson
A
fter becoming the first Molokai of the Farmers’ tough last season.
High School swimmer to quali“I showed them that five weeks
fy for states in nearly a decade, without a pool can do a lot,” he said.
junior Lawaia Aalona was named to the
“It’s very exciting for Lawaia, I
Maui News Maui Interscho- think it shows he has a lot of talent and
lastic League (MIL) All-Star he can do a lot more with a lot more
number two swim team.
training,” said head swim coach JesThe Maui News com- sie Ford. “It motivates me to get yearpiled a number one and two round practices going.”
team for its All-Stars list,
Ford is planning on resurrecting
and an honorable mention a USA swimming program for Mololist for MIL swimmers this year.
kai’s swimmers, that would bring year“I feel pretty good,” Aalona said of round training back to the island.
his recent honor. “I’m aiming for team
“I had fun this year, me and my
one next year.”
teammates got to bond more,” Aalona
Aalona said he is also hoping to said. “The longer we stick together, the
compete at the state competition next stronger our team will be.”
year. After earning a state
consideration time at last
January’s MIL championships in the 50-yard
freestyle, he was unable
to attend the state championship due to communication error between officials and his coach.
Aalona said he thinks Lawaia Aalona was named to this year’s All-Star swim
he impressed the coaches team (no. 2) for his accomplishments with the Farmers.
that voted for him because Photo by Megan Stephenson.
Beginning Farmers Round Two
By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent
W
e will be accepting applications for round two of the
Molokai Native Hawaiian
Beginning Farmers Program. This program is open to homesteaders in Hoòlehua
with agricultural lots.
You must have at least a
half-acre of agricultural
land committed to the
project, and also have
access to agricultural water from the
Molokai Irrigation System (MIS). Priority will be given to those with limited farming background.
Participants will be expected to
attend weekly classes or field workshops, select their crops and develop a farm production map that will
guide them through planting, harvesting, and marketing. We encourage those who are totally committed
to farming as a vocation to apply.
With over 7,600 acres of agricultural land and water available from
the MIS, the Hoòlehua Hawaiian
Homes area is a natural for this kind
of program. With farmers aging nationally, the average age of farmers
is 58 years old while the average age
of the workforce is 38 years of age.
This age gap is of great concern for
our leaders. We believe that being
able to produce agricultural products we consume is a fundamental
function of a sustainable nation and
community. We have made a commitment to help develop the next generation of farmers to complement those
already farming in order to maintain a
critical mass of small farmers needed
on Molokai.
Applications are available from
the UH Cooperative Extension Service
Office, next to the Hoòlehua Post Office, and it will explain the program
in detail. Deadline for turning in your
applications is April 20 at 4 p.m. at our
office. Selections will be made by May
1 by an outside committee composed
of community agencies working with
homesteaders.
The Molokai Native Hawaiian
Beginning Farmer Program is an
education and training initiative of
the University of Hawaii College of
Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Molokai Cooperative Extension Service. This project is funded
through a grant from the Beginning
Farmer and Rancher Development
Program of the National Institute of
Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information, please contact our office at
567-6932.
Ferry cont. from page 1
vice would serve the “major islands” – Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii
Island.
David Jung, manager of Sea-Link
that runs the Molokai Princess ferry service between Molokai and Maui, is worried about the future of his company’s
service if the bill passes.
“It’s amazing that this bill has
passed [the House] without consulting
with the people who are intimate with
the situation,” Jung said.
Pros and Cons
Besides the ferry services between
Maui, Lanai and Molokai, the other islands lack a marine transportation system. Souki said he believes business
owners, residents, tourists and farmers
are deserving of an alternative to air
travel.
His Vice-Chair Linda Ichiyama
said past state ferry service was welcomed by local farmers.
”There are a lot of farmers on
neighbor islands who supported a ferry
system, because of increased business
for them,” Ichiyama said.
There are many environmental
concerns, however, surrounding the
proposed ferry. If HB 1239 is signed
into law, the state must conduct an environmental impact statement (EIS).
The Superferry system was shut down
in March 2009 by the Hawaii Supreme
Court when it found that the state did
not properly conduct the EIS.
Many of the safety concerns are
aimed at the possibility of marine life
being adversely affected, particularly
whales, Souki said. He added, however,
that no whales were harmed during the
Superferry’s tenure.
Whale numbers in the Hawaiian
Islands have increased from 600 in the
1970s to the last population estimate at
20,000, according to Jung, who said he
is concerned for the safety of the animals if the system moves forward.
Souki said he does not want to hurt
the environment, but “we have to learn
to live to live together.”
“We are surrounded by water and
we need to get a marine highway going.”
The bill will be reviewed by the
Committee for Ways and Means before
it can be sent to the Senate floor for vote.
Molokai
Princess
Molokai-Maui Daily ferry schedule
Kaunakakai to Lahaina Lahaina to Kaunakakai
DePArture ArriVAL
5:15 A.M.
7:00 A.M.
4:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
DePArture
7:15 A.M.
6:00 P.M.
ArriVAL
8:45 A.M.
7:30 P.M.
sundays no morning runs to or from Lahaina
Effective January 1, 2011 the
Molokai Ferry price increased due
to mandated fuel charge changes.
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Adult: $59.36, Child: $29.68
book of six: $ 274.54
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and are subject to change.
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April 6, 2011 • The Molokai Dispatch • Page 3
Baseball Dominates Trojans
Girls’ tennis gain wins.
By Molokai Dispatch staff
C
oming off a 1-1 performance
last weekend at Seabury Hall,
the Farmers baseball team had
its 2011 home debut at Duke Maliu
Regional Field last weekend and improved to 3-1.
With the help of a solid pitching
game by Kaòli Place, the Farmers shut
out the Trojans 11-0 on Friday night. “I
think I pitched well. I wanted a [win],”
he said. The Farmers won again on Saturday, 17-2 over St. Anthony. David Rapanot led the team and went three for
four with three runs and five RBIs.
“I’m pleased overall. Everything’s
coming together really nicely,” said
coach Mike McCutcheon.
The baseball team will play Lanai
in their last home series this weekend,
April 8-9.
Tennis
The Molokai High School tennis
team played their last regular matches of the season last weekend against
Maui Prep and Maui High, where the
girls’ side grabbed some wins.
No. 1 doubles team in the Maui
Interscholastic League (MIL), Molokai’s Denichell Ruiz and Brittanae-Rae
Nerveza, defeated Maui Prep 6-4, 6-1
and 6-1, 6-1 on Friday. No. 2 single player, Molokai’s Monalisa Espejo, defeated
her opponent after a tough set, 6-4, 3-6,
6-2. The boys’ side did not win against
Maui Prep. Scores were unavailable for
Maui High matches.
“It’s been a great season, a nice fulfilling season for me,” said coach Catie Brind.
The team will next play at the MIL
tournament on April 21-23 on Maui.
Full results at TheMolokaiDispatch.com
basket Cont. from page 1
Igniting Dreams
By Mark Hayden
S
ome artists use paint as a tool of
the imagination, others prefer clay,
but for one artist, setting her art
aflame brings culmination to the project. Mavis Muller, an artist from Homer,
Alaska, came to Molokai two weeks ago
and began her 20th public basket-burning project.
Muller spent the past week building
a 7-foot structure with local community
members willing to help. They used coffee plants, haole koa, mangrove, banana
and other local plants for the basket.
Muller finds it to be a healing process when people can burn their heartfelt messages inside a hollow pedestal
and basket, she said.
Last Saturday at Aliì Fishpond, she
invited people to write down and insert
prayers, dreams and hopes on pieces of
paper inside the basket. Around sunset,
Kauwila Hanchett chanted in Hawai-
ian and torches were lit. Soon after, the
dreams, hopes, and prayers of Molokai
took a new form.
One woman even put a piece of her
wedding dress in the basket. Another
brought old love letters.
Muller calls her project “public art.”
“I feel like I have butterflies in my
stomach and my heart is wide open,”
one participant said.
Muller has held her burning events
on Maui, and in California and Oregon
as well as her home state.
“She uses the art as a healing
force,” said Teri Waros, owner of Kalele
Bookstore and Divine Expressions, who
helped facilitate the event. “It helps
serve people here in our community.”
“I think this is a great way for the
community to get together,” said participant Drake Wells.
Naturally Speaking:
The Dynamic Planet, part two
By G.T. Larson
I
f you take a stick and very slowly
bend it until it breaks, you will have
a very simple example of what happened on March 11 off the northeast
coast of Japan.
The Pacific Plate, which the Hawaiian Islands reside upon, is slowly
moving toward the western arm of
the North American Plate at approximately three and three quarter inches
per year. The Pacific Plate is pushing
under, or subducting under the North
American Plate, that creates the Japan
Trench off the east coast of Japan. This
subduction zone is the reason that the
islands of Japan exist. The many volcanoes that originally created the landmass of Japan and continue to affect
their daily lives and the frequent earthquakes that disrupt the modern Japan of
today are, for the most part, all a result
of the subducting of the Pacific Plate
with the North American Plate.
This movement is not smooth and
gradual. Resistance between the two
plates can cause pressure to build up
until there is a violent readjustment. In
the March 11earthquake, tremendous
energy had built up and was released
in what is called a thrust fault – a
300-mile-long fault plane, or section,
of the North American Plate thrust up
100-130 feet from its former position.
This upward jolt of hundreds of square
miles of seafloor also moved hundreds
of cubic miles of ocean water – which
radiated a wave train of tremendous
seismic energy out in all directions,
causing the tsunami.
The epicenter, or point of origin,
of the March 11 earthquake was about
80 miles off the northeast coast of Japan. Traveling at 500 miles per hour,
the first waves slammed the Sendai
coast within minutes and tsunami
warnings were issued for the Pacific
basin. As the tsunami train moved out
into the Pacific, the Tsunami Warning
Center on Oahu began to closely monitor a series of buoys and observation
stations for data on the possible size of
the approaching event.
In our third part we will look at
the local effects of the earthquake generated tsunami on Hawaii and in particular, Molokai.
We live on a dynamic planet. It is
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Friend of Youth Award
By Ric Ornellas
T
he Hawaii State Teachers Asso- na Kuaola. She visits all four public elciation (HSTA) recognized Penny ementary schools, along with private
Martin’s 25-plus years of volun- Akaùla School, providing keiki with
teer teaching to Molokai students by engaging lessons and activities on Naawarding her with the Friend of Youth tive Hawaiian culture. She coordinates
Award 2011 at their yearly convention with myriad teachers trying to infuse
on April 2 at the Sheraton Waikiki. This students’ lives with an awareness of
prestigious award, given annually since Hawaiian values and traditional care
the 1980s from teachers state-wide, ac- for the environment. Penny sees the
knowledges a non-teacher who dem- youth as Molokai’s future caretakers.
onstrates excellence to teaching and
She attends class field trips vollearning within their local community. untarily assisting students and teachIn her acceptance speech before 411 ers in their work with Hookuleana
teacher delegates, Penny said, “I am O Molokai, the Maui Digital Bus, the
surrounded by wonderful teachers Alakaìna Foundation and the Aloha
on Molokai and I
Aina curriculum.
receive so much
Penny was a foundsupport from our
ing member of the
community. If your
Earth Day committeachers here are
tee on Molokai and
a reflection of our
for years has spent
teachers on Molocountless hours in
kai, then the chilplanning, organizdren of Hawaii are
ing, and setting up
very lucky.” She is
booths.
the first Molokai
Penny has ascommunity leader Penny Martin (middle holding box) is the sisted with science
to receive this award. first community leader from Molokai to fairs at Kilohana ElSchool,
Jenifer
Tsugi, receive the HSTA Friend of Youth Award. ementary
and was the keynote
Award
Commit- Photo provided by Ric Ornellas.
speaker there (again
tee
chairwoman,
presented Penny with a kamani bowl without pay) when the then-fourth grade
and engraved plaque. Prior to Penny’s teacher was awarded Teacher of the Year,
award, she gave Gov. Abercrombie a lei in large part, because of the science-based
on behalf of Molokai before his keynote environmental projects they developed
speech to HSTA delegates. Penny’s two together. One of those students has folsons, Kealiiaukai “Magic” and Conrad lowed directly in Penny’s footsteps, and
Martin also attended the award ceremo- now, as a young adult, works with teachers implementing their curriculum.
ny honoring their mother.
Last year, Penny Martin volunPenny’s efforts to help youth are
familiar to Molokai residents who see teered at Akaùla School for their anher trucking from school to school, nual PRISM (Proving Resolutions with
east end to west end, sharing her Integrity for a Sustainable Molokai) conmanaò with young leaders of the fu- ference. As keynote speaker, she urged
ture. While Penny’s primary work is students and parents to take care of the
for the AIDS Foundation, her volun- aina, suggested ways for families to focus
teer work is without compensation on environmental issues and promoted
and is grant funded through Papaha- sustainable practices with youth.
Akaùla Students Talk Japan
Submitted by Vicki Newberry
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/s/ HERMINA MORITA, CHAIR
ing the size of it, that’s impressive. The
name Kiyomizu means clear or pure water. The name comes from the stream/
waterfall that runs through the complex
of buildings. There are three streams of
water from the Otawa River that fall into
a small pool. We drank from the waterfall, and some were greedy and drank
from all three of them. Each stream of
water is said to have special qualities.
Flea Market at Toji Temple Drinking from them you will gain wisBy Alex Gilliland
dom, health, or longevity.
“Wow!” I thought, glancing around
As we entered the temple area there
the temple grounds, which were full were metal poles that Japanese students
of people, merchandise, and food. It were trying to lift. They looked rewas our first day in Japan and we had ally heavy and the students were really
already been thrown into their culture. struggling to lift them, but the boys from
We were completely immersed in a lan- our group lifted them with no problems.
guage and culture we
There is a popular
didn’t understand.
It
Japanese expression “to
was so exciting! I was in
jump off Kiyomizu,”
Japan on the grounds of a
which means “to take
temple! It was also overthe plunge.” In the Edo
whelming because of so
period it was believed
many beautiful items
that if you survived the
from which to choose. It
13-meter jump from the
was like a giant yard sale,
stage, your wish would
but better because what Akaùla School students check out be granted. There were
they were selling was ex- a temple during their trip to Japan. 234 jumps recorded durotic and foreign to us. It Photo provided by Akaùla School. ing the period and 85 perwas amazing. I didn’t purchase any cent survived the leap. People are no lonitems from the flea market, but some of ger allowed to jump at Kiyomizu.
the boys bought replica samurai swords,
There were many shrines within
or katana. I had a great time at the flea Kiyomizu’s grounds. One of our famarket. Maybe one day I can go again. vorites was Jishu-jinja, where the “love
stones” are. There were two stones
Kiyomizu Temple
about twenty feet apart, and it is said
By Kalehiwa Dudoit
that if you walk from one stone to the
On our last day in Japan we visited other with both eyes closed, safely, and
Kiyomizu Temple in the eastern part of without any problems, you will find
Kyoto. This Buddhist temple was built your true love. If someone helps you to
in the late 700s, and has been designated get from one stone to the other, it is said
a National Treasure. There are no nails that you will need someone act as a goin the entire structure, and consider- between in love.
About a dozen Akaùla School students
visited Japan March 4-12, staying an extra
two days when the country was struck by the
March 10 earthquake. We want to thank our
families and friends for their thoughts and
prayers while we were in Japan, especially
after the earthquake. While we were not in
any danger, we appreciate the outpouring of
love and support.
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Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When he was three years
old, actor Charlie Sheen got a hernia from yelling too much
and too loud. I definitely don’t encourage you to be like
that. However, I do think it’s an excellent time to tune in to
the extravagant emotions that first made an appearance
when you were very young and that have continued to be a
source of light and heat for you ever since. Maybe righteous
anger is one of those vitalizing emotions, but there must
be others as well -- crazy longing, ferocious joy, insatiable
curiosity, primal laughter. Get in touch with them; invite
them to make an appearance and reveal the specific magic
they have to give you right now.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The hydrochloric acid in our
digestive system is so corrosive it can dissolve a nail. In other words, you contain within you the power to dematerialize solid metal. Why is it so hard, then, for you to conceive
of the possibility that you can vaporize a painful memory
or bad habit or fearful fantasy? I say you can do just that,
Taurus -- especially at this moment, when your capacity for
creative destruction is at a peak. Try this meditation: Imagine that the memory or habit or fantasy you want to kill off
is a nail. Then picture yourself dropping the nail into a vat
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English: Faux Pas
Hawaiian: Iwilei
Pidgin: Cherry
DEFINITION: very good, awesome, great
EXAMPLE: Ho, brah, that’s one cherry truck you get!
TRANSLATION: Hey, that is a great truck that you have!
By Kekama
Naeole-Starkey
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As an American who has lived
most of my life in the U.S., I write these horoscopes in
English. But for years they have also been translated into
Italian for the zesty Italian magazine, Internazionale. Over
the years, my readership there has grown so sizable that
an Italian publisher approached me to create an astrology
book for Italians. Late last year Robosocopo appeared in
Italy but nowhere else. It was an odd feeling to have my
fourth book rendered in the Italian language but not in my
native tongue. I suspect you’ll be having a comparable experience soon, Libra. You will function just fine in a foreign
sphere -- having meaningful experiences, and maybe even
some success, “in translation.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can gain more power -not to mention charisma, panache, and love -- by losing
some of your cool. This is one time when too much self-control
could actually undermine your authority. So please indulge
in a bit of healthy self-undoing, Scorpio. Gently mock your
self-importance and shake yourself free of self-images you’re
pathologically attached to. Fool with your own hard and fast
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Now and then I include com- rules in ways that purge your excess dignity and restore at least
ments in these horoscopes that might be construed as some of your brilliant and beautiful innocence.
political in nature. For instance, I have always endorsed
a particular candidate in the American presidential elec- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This week will be a time
tions. Some people are outraged by this, saying, in effect, when you might want to get a hold of a toy you loved when
“How dare you?! What do your political opinions have to you were a kid, and actually play with it again; a time when
do with my life?!” If you feel that way, you might want to you could speak so articulately about an idea you’re passtop reading now. It’s my sacred duty to tell you that the sionate about that you will change the mind of someone
twists and turns of political and social issues will be mak- who has a different belief; a time when you may go off on
ing an increasingly strong impact on your personal destiny an adventure you feared you would regret but then it turns
in the months ahead. To be of service to you, I will have to out later that you don’t regret it; a time when you might
factor them into my meditations on your oracles. Now let pick out a group of stars in the sky that form the shape of a
me ask you: Is it possible that your compulsive discontent symbol that’s important to you, and give this new constelabout certain political issues is inhibiting your capacity for lation a name; and a time when you could make love with
such utter abandon that your mutual pleasure will stay
personal happiness?
with you both for several days.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you were a poker player,
the odds would now be far better than usual that you’d be CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Norwegian film
voted one of the “50 Sexiest Poker Players in the World.” If Twigson is about a boy who feels so friendless and isolated
you were a physician volunteering your services in Haiti or that he seeks companionship with a talking twig. In the
Sudan, there’d be an unusually high likelihood that you’d coming weeks, I encourage you to be equally as proactive in
soon be the focus of a feature story on a TV news show. And addressing the strains of your own loneliness. I’m not implyeven if you were just a pet groomer or life coach or yoga ing that you are lonelier or will be lonelier than the rest of us;
teacher, I bet your cachet would be rising. Why? According I’m just saying that it’s an excellent time for taking aggressive
to my reading of the omens, you Cancerians are about to action to soothe the ache. So reach out, Capricorn. Be humbly
be noticed, seen for who you are, or just plain appreciated confident as you try to make deeper contact.
a lot more than usual.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): During one of 2010’s MerLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): No other country on the planet cury retrograde phases, astrologer Evelyn Roberts wrote on
has a greater concentration of artistic masterpieces than Italy. her Facebook page that she was doing lots of things you’re
As for the place that has the most natural wonders and inspir- “not supposed to do” during a Mercury retrograde: buying
ing scenery per square mile: That’s more subjective, but I’d say a new computer, planning trips, making contracts, signing
Hawaii. Judging from the astrological omens, Leo, I encourage documents. Why? She said she always rebels like that, maybe
you to visit one or both of those two hotspots -- or the clos- because of her quirky Aquarian nature. More importantly, she
est equivalents you can manage. (If you already live in Italy or does it because what usually works best for her is to pay close
Hawaii, you won’t have far to go.) In my opinion, you need to attention to what’s actually going on rather than getting lost
be massively exposed to huge doses of staggering beauty. And in fearful fantasies about what influence a planet may or may
I really do mean that you NEED this experience -- for your men- not have. During the current Mercury retrograde, Aquarius, I
recommend her approach to you.
tal, physical, and spiritual well-being.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Healer Caroline Myss coined PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Damon Bruce is a San Franthe term “woundology.” It refers to the practice of using cisco sports talk show host I listen to now and then. He told
our wounds to get power, sympathy, and attention. Why a story about being at a bar and seeing a guy with a tattoo
give up our pain when we can wield it to manipulate oth- of a life-sized dollar bill on the back of his shaved head.
ers emotionally? “I am suffering, so you should give me Bruce was incredulous. Why burn an image of the lowestwhat I want.” When we’re in pain, we may feel we have the denomination bill into your flesh? If you’re going to all that
right to do things we wouldn’t otherwise allow ourselves trouble, shouldn’t you inscribe a more ambitious icon, like
to do, like go on shopping sprees, eat tasty junk food, or a $100 bill? My sentiments exactly, Pisces. Now apply this
sleep with attractive people who are no good for us. In this lesson to your own life.
DEFINITION: a slip or blunder, an embarrassing social indiscretion.
EXAMPLE: The accountant’s faux pas cost him his job when he made a miscalculation on
his client’s tax return, and resulted in the loss of millions of dollars.
DEFINITION: he ana mai ka umauma a i ka welau o ka manamanalima
ENGLISH: a mesasurement from the middle of the chest to the fingertips
EXAMPLE: ma koù lawaià àna me kuù papa, ua hopu maua i ka ià
ùlua, he 2 iwilei ka loìhi
TRANSLATION: I went fishing with my dad and we caught an ùlua,
the size was an armspan.
scenario, pain serves us. It’s an ally. Your assignment, Virgo,
is to get touch with your personal version of woundology.
Now is a good time to divest yourself of the so-called “advantages” of holding on to your suffering.
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What’s Happening Molokai
Big Awards at State Science Fair
By Amber (Momi) Afelin and Moriah Jenkins
Two Molokai students participated in
this year’s State Science Fair, where both
girls won prize money and awards for
their innovative projects.
Electronic Communication
My project involved using NXT
LEGO Mindstorms robots to question if
my robot was capable of distinguishing a
black ink line from various colors, called
Walk the Line. I built my own robot, attached a sensor to it and programmed it
to follow a black line.
After the judges had complied all of
their scores it was time for the awards
ceremony. I won first place for the Armed
Forces Communication/Electronic Association, and was awarded a $200 cash
assisted design), in which I created a
myoelectric robotic limb for dogs that
have lost a limb due to cancer or trauma. The project caught the attention of
this year ’s sponsor, Verizon Wireless,
as one of five noteworthy projects.
This year ’s judging went in the way of
“American Idol” as the winner was determined by the largest number of text
votes during a 24-hour period. With
53 percent of the texting votes, more
than the other projects combined, I
won the the first place Verizon Scholarship award. After the awards cerDoggy-Inspired Project
emony, I asked a judge why my projMy project titled “Save the ect was chosen as a finalist. The judge
3-Legged Dogs” combined my inter- replied that the robotic limb idea conest in robotics with CAD (computer nected with her personally as she had
certificate, a one year membership and
a one year subscription. I feel honored
because I was amazed that I had even
made it to the state competition, especially since I was the first one from Molokai
Middle School to ever make it to that level
of the Science Fair. I think that one of the
significant reasons that I was able to make
it as far as I did was because our Molokai
Robotics Program which is supported by
MEDB, Women in Technology and mainly
by the 21st century grant.
Momi Afelin
a three-legged chihuahua at home. I was
also the recipient of a Veterinary Science
award from the Hawaii Humane Society.
Both girls won prize money and
awards totaling more than $1,200.
Both of their projects were inspired by
knowledge and opportunities provided by grants from the Maui Economic
and Development Board – Women
in Technology and the 21st Century
after school programs such as CAD,
FLL, VEX, and Moonbots. Momi and
Moriah would also like to thank their
teachers, Ms. Malia Lee, Mr. Lee DeRouin, Mr. Rodney Nelson, Ms. Jennifer Ainoa, and Ms. Teri Hamasaki for
their support.
Moriah Jenkins
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
► featured event
every week
¤ THURS, APRIL 7
► Molokai Metals Facility collection
event until April 9. Open Tues-Sat 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
► Hawaii Aloha Performance, a Kualapuù
School production, at 4 p.m. at the school
► John Candello for veterans’ appointments, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 560-3611 for
appointment
Youth In Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama
Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or
clare@youthinmotionorg
Yoga with bonus Zumba with Ilsa Borden,
stretching and conditioning, Mitchell Pauole
Center, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402
Svaroopa® Yoga Class Parks and Rec
Center, Kualapuù, 5:15-7 p.m. 553-3597
Hula class with Valerie Dudoit Temahaga.
Mitchell Pauole Center, 10-11 a.m. 553-5402
Molokai Community Children’s Council
(every second Thursday). Home Pumehana,
2:30-4 p.m. 567-6308
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Maunaloa
Senior Center, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402
Ka’ano Meeting on Hua’ai Road (a.k.a.
MCC road). Garden on left, 4 p.m. 553-3254
Reading Partners Program Molokai Public
Library front porch, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Yoga class open to students, families and the
community: Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45
p.m. Call to register 553-1730
Turbo Kick Classes Na Puùwai Fitness
Center, 6-7 a.m. 553-5848.
Strength/Yoga Classes Na Puùwai Fitness,
5-6 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai General Hospital (around to
the back please), 7-8 p.m.
Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot
MPC, 7 p.m. Open to public
¤ FRI, A P R I L 8
► Community windmill discussion meeting, Kulana Òiwi halau 6-10 p.m. Discuss
alternatives and benefits. Call Cora Schnackenberg at 646-0051.
Girl Scouts meetings on Fridays, 2-3:30
p.m. at Home Pumehana in the Main Room.
There is no meeting when there is no school.
Call Nancy at 553-3290 if you have any ques-
¤ MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL
► Molokai High School Community Council
next meeting will be Wednesday, April 13, 2011,
at 3:15 p.m. in the Molokai High School library.
Public is welcome to attend. Questions contact
Diane Mokuau at 567-6950
► Molokai High Driver’s Education: students
must be at least 15.5 years of age and hold a valid
permit. The spring classes will be limited to 12
students. Email malia_lee@notes.k12.hi.us
► Every Tuesday , the library is open to the community from 2 - 8 p.m. for “HANA HOU TUESDAYS.” Math and reading tutoring available, as
well as for Senior Projects and resume building.
Refreshments will be provided.
► Students and parents can access class
assignments and grades at www.engrade.com/
molokaihigh. User id and password to students’
accounts were mailed home to parents with first
quarter midterm deficiencies. If you need technical assistance, please contact Julia De George at
567-6950 ext. 229.
► Molokai High School is experiencing difficulties with our telephone voicemail system.
You may email any teacher at Molokai High
School by typing firstname_lastname@notes.k12.
hi.us. For instance, to contact the principal, the
email address would be stan_hao@notes.k12.
hi.us.
tions.
Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and
Crafts Fair down the lane between Imports
Gifts and Friendly Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
AIKIDO Class at Soto Mission behind
Kanemitsu Bakery, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit
FriendlyAikido.com
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class
Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Open to all
Svaroopa® Yoga Home Pumehana, 7:459:30 a.m. 553-3597.
Narcotics Anonymous: No Fear Meeting,
Manila Camp Park, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Open meeting
Na Kupuna: Hotel Molokai, 4-6 p.m.
Hotbread Meeting, AA meeting: Molokai
Princess pavilion at the wharf, 9-10 p.m. 336-0191
Active Vinyasa Yoga: Oceanside Retreat Center in Kaunakakai, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 553-3930
¤ SAT, A PRIL 9
► “Do 5 for the Kids” race series, registration at 7:30 a.m. at Coffees of Hawaii
► 20th anniversary Punana Leo o
Molokai Hoòmau, at Lanikeha Community
Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
AA meeting Ka Hale Po Maikai Office
upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the
Mauka side of the road), 5:30–6:30p.m.
Youth In Motion Clean Up
SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking 9
a.m. - 1 p.m., Malama Park. Call Clare Seeger
Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@youthinmotionorg
¤ SUN, A PRIL 10
► Waàkapaemua Canoe Club membership sign-up and paddle workshop, 9 a.m.
- 12 noon at Yacht Club, followed by lunch.
More info call Susan Bowen (808)728-8799
Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting)
Ka Hale Pomaika’i’s center (13.5 miles Mana’e
in Ualapu’e), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 558-8480
Yoga class focused on individual form,
internal practice: east end beach, 10:30 a.m.
Call Karen at 558 8225 for location information, details
Meditation at Guzeiji Soto Mission, 5-6
p.m. Call Anne 558-0320, or Koki 553-3633
for more information
¤ MON, A PRIL 11
Yoga at Kilohana Resource Center, 2 –
3:15pm with Karen Noble
Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and
Crafts Fair down the lane between Imports
Gifts and Friendly Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Svaroopa® Yoga Home Pumehana, 7:459:30 a.m. 553-3597
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Cross Fit Classes Na Puùwai Fitness Center, 5-6 a.m. 553-5848
Àina Momona Growers & Crafters Market behind MCSC, 2-5:30 p.m. Looking for
more growers. 567-6713
Center, 5-6 p.m. 553-5848
AIKIDO Class Soto Mission behind
Kanemitsu Bakery, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit
FriendlyAikido.com
Al-Anon Meeting Grace Episcopal Church
in Hoòlehua, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 213-5353
Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai General Hospital (around to
the back please), 7-8 p.m.
¤ TUES, A PRIL 12
Hula class with Valerie Duoit Temahaga,
Maunaloa Parks and Rec Center, 10:30-11:30
a.m. 553-5402
Youth In Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama
Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or
clare@youthinmotionorg
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Maunaloa
Senior Center, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402
Yoga with bonus Zumba with Ilsa Borden,
stretching and conditioning, Mitchell Pauole
Center, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402
Center, 6-7 a.m. 553-5848
Strength/Yoga Classes Na Puùwai
Fittness, 5–6 p.m.
Svaroopa® Yoga Home Pumehana, 5:15-7
p.m. 553-3597
Hotbread Meeting, AA meeting Molokai
Princess pavilion at wharf, 9-10 p.m. 336-0191
¤ WED, A PRIL 13
► Music and Dance of Bali, through ‘Create
Your Own Story at Your Library’ celebration at
Molokai Public Library. Free program at 3 p.m.
► Script Frenzy at Molokai Public Library,
come write in and trade ideas, to write a
screenplay. Free community event, 6 p.m.
Yoga at Kilohana Resource Center 1:15 –
3:15pm with Karen Noble
Read to Me at Molokai Public Library
first Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Call 553-1765
THE BULLETIN BOARD
Hula class with Valerie Dudoit Temahaga.
Home Pumehana, 10-11 a.m. 553-5402
Cross Fit Classes Na Puùwai Fitness Center,
5-6 a.m. Call 553-5848
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402
Àina Momona Growers & Crafters Market behind MCSC, 2-5:30 p.m. Looking for
more growers. Call PJ White at 567-6713
Center, 5-6 p.m. 553-5848
AIKIDO class Soto Mission behind Kanemitsu Bakery, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit
FriendlyAikido.com
Alcoholics Anonymous Manaè Meeting,
Ka Hale Pomaikaì Office, 13.5 miles east of
Kaunakakai, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Kaunakakai Community Learning Center
(K’kai School Computer Lab) open 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Pick-up soccer Kaunakaki baseball field, 7 p.m.
Active Vinyasa Yoga Baha’i Center 14 mile
marker east of Kaunakakai, 5-6:30 p.m. 553-3930
Read to Me Molokai Public Library, 6:307:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the
month. 553-1765
¤ SAVE
THE
DATE
► Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meeting,
Kalaniana’ole Hall, 3:30 p.m. April 14
► Hoòlehua Hawaiian Civic Club meeting
Kalaniana’ole Hall, 5:30 p.m. April 14
► Hula Preservation Society workshop
April 16, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon at Kulana Òiwi.
Free, but pre-registration is required, email
workshops@hps@gmail.com or call (808)
247-9440 by April 9
► Molokai Humane Society board meeting,
April 18 at 5 p.m. at Paddlers
► “Do 5 for the Kids” race series, April 23,
registration at 7:30 a.m. at Coffees of Hawaii
► Molokai Ag Country Fair April 30, 9 a.m.
- 3:30 p.m. at Lanikeha Community Center.
Info call Lynn or Viola at 567-9234, 560-6215
► Hale Huakaì Homebuyer Education
workshop, hosted by Helen Wai, April 13-14
5-9 p.m. at DHHL/OHA conference room.
Free; register at 792-5606 or online hawaii.
gov/dhhl/hoap
tion. April 13 at 3 p.m., this free program provided
by Friends of the Library of Hawaii, the UH Manoa
Outreach College’s SCEP, the Hawaii State
► Calling all lost textbooks! As you do your
Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the National
spring cleaning this year, please be on the lookout Endowment for the Arts, and our corporate
for Molokai Middle School textbooks. We want
sponsors.
567-9234, 560-6215
our books back - no questions asked. Please
►
Maui
County
Parks
and
Rec
upcoming
► Hale Huakaì Homebuyer Education
return to the MMS office.
activities:
workshop returning to Molokai, April
► Accreditation meeting: April 12. Molokai
- Learn to Swim, free lessons, ages 3 and up.
13-14 at DHHL/OHA conference room 5-9
Middle School invites you to attend a commuMarch 21-April 13, limited space so sign up at
p.m. Session hosted by Helen Wai and is free
nity/ parent meeting to talk to our accredi.tation
Kaunakakai Gym 553-5141 or call Mike Mangca
of charge. Register at 792-5606 or online
committee. We will be serving dinner at 6 p.m.
553-5819
hawaii.gov/dhhl/hoap
and the meeting will be from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. in
- Youth Basketball League Midget Division, ages
the cafeteria.
4-5; Peewee Division, ages 6-7, registration March ► Brass and woodwind classes now offered
at Kaunakakai Elementary through the 21st
28 by 6 p.m. Forms at Kaunakakai Gym, call 553► The Molokai Middle School Community
Century program. For info about woodwind
5141. Volunteer coaches needed
Council is on a roll! We welcome all parents and
classes call Rob Stephenson at 646-0928; brass
community to come and check us out! We meet
► State of Hawaii - Maunaloa Elementary
classes call Bob Underwood at 552-0030.
in the Molokai High Library at 2:45 p.m. These are School - Positions Available: Cafeteria Helper/
► Hawaii High School Rodeo Association the rest of our meeting dates: April 11, and May 9 temporary on-call; Clerk Typist II/temporary
Molokai District 2011 schedule: cutting – Apr.
on-call; School Custodian/temporary on-call;
¤ OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES
16 and 17; rescheduled shows 1, 2, 3, 4 – Apr. 23
Educational Asst. Special Ed/temporary on-call.
and 24
► Community windmill discussion meetApplications available at Maunaloa Elementary
ing April 8, at Kulana Òiwi halau from 6-10 p.m.
School, and can be mailed to the school, attention ► Participate in the 2011 Molokai Relay
Discussions will be on alternatives to renewable
Joe Yamamoto, Principal, P.O. Box 128, Maunaloa, For Life. Committee meeting May 25 at
energy, community efforts to homemade renew- Hawaii 96770 or drop it off at the school office.
5:30 p.m. at the QLCC-Conference Center.
able energy and sustainability, and community
Any questions please call the office at 552-2000.
Committee is also seeking an Accounting
benefits and revenues. Call Cora Schnackenberg
► 2nd annual Molokai Ag Country Fair look- Chair volunteer. Interested?!? Please e-mail
for more info, 646-0051.
ing for vendors. April 30, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Lan- molokairelayforlife@hotmail.com or call (808)
► Molokai Public Library brining Music and
ikeha. Vendors can pick up applications at Kuha’o 244-5554. Visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/molokaihi
Dance of Bali through National Library Week’s
Business Center, $20 fee, or call Lynn or Viola at
‘Create Your Own Story at Your Library’ celebra-
¤ MOLOKAI MIDDLE SCHOOL
PH 808-553-3666, 1-800-600-4158, Fax 808-553-3867
Web site: www.friendlyislerealty.com
Email: fir@wave.hicv.net
In the heart of Kauankakai Town ~ 75 Ala Malama
large 3-car carport, and SUPER price! 215 Ala
Malama. Asking $180,000
tennis. Enjoy the ocean views from this 1br 1ba unit
with lots of upgrades. Offered at $169,000
5 RENTAL UNITS
USPS, KITE FACTORY, HITELCOM
Located right in the heart of Kaunakakai town on
Manako Lane on 22,215 sq ft these 5 units offer great
income. Call for details. Offered at $450,000
KE NANI KAI 101
Corner unit with 2br 2br conveniently located on the
ground floor near the pool, hot tub, and tennis. Priced to
sell at $175,000. Contact Yvonne Wheeler, RB 808-552-2785
STUNNING KAMILOLOA LOT!
When it comes to views, this lot wins the prize! With
the convenient location in the desirable “Heights”
& a water meter already installed, dreams are ready
to be built right here! Offered at $124,500
KEPUHI BEACH RESORT 2204
Enjoy the newly-reopened oceanfront pool and this
rarely-available 1br 1ba upstairs corner unit. Tastefully
upgraded and priced to sell at only $225,000.
BEST PRICE IN RANCH CAMP
Homeownership IS affordable! Enjoy an extra
large 10,000 sq ft fenced lot and this great 3br
1.5ba home featuring koa wood paneling, a
…are all long-term tenants in this Maunaloa Town
commercial opportunity! 3 solid buildings on 1.28
acres. Plans for restaurant included in sale too!
Reduced to $599,000
151 MIKIA PL
PRIVATE HILLTOP ESTATE
WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE.
Lovely 2br 1ba home with extra room. Located 5
miles east of Kaunakakai town. Short walk to beach.
Listed at $295,000 Contact Kui Lester, RS (808)658-0134
6.68 acres of the most remarkable ocean views! 5
bdrms, 3.5 baths, quality furnishings, granite,
marble, salt water pool, hot tub, outdoor rock
shower, garage/ gym, piano, artist’s room, gated
entry. A perfect retreat Reduced to $1,050,000.
Contact Susan Savage, RB (808)658-0648 Visit
www.194OkumaPlace.com
PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS LOT 101
BEST PRICE ~ KE NANI KAI
KAWELA GARDENS HOME
Just Listed ~ Lovely ocean views and lots of room
with this 6.1 acre homesite located near the gorgeous
beaches on Molokai’s west end. Offered at $225,000.
WAVECREST B209
Here is your chance to own in Molokai’s tropical east
end. Complex offers oceanfront pool, clubhouse,
common area. #79 $115,000 ~ #121 $250,000 ~ #158
$145,000 ~ #169 $338,000 (improvements) ~ #196
$120,000 (short sale) ~ #208 $240,000 ~ #221 $149,900
Nice 3br 1ba house with great rock walls, corner
location, and ocean views. Offered at $139,900
Contact Pearlie Hodgins, RS (808)336-0378
800 square feet with parking and common area
restrooms. Call 808-553-3666
SUZANNE’S PICK !!
WEST MOLOKAI RESORT
Tropical decor and stunning ocean view. Tile
floor and flat screen TV. Now is the time to
purchase. Studio condo #1225 offered at $185,000.
Call Suzanne O’Connell, RB 808-558-8500 or Em:
sjomolokai@gmail.com
1br 1ba unit 127 has a lovely kitchen renovation, ceramic
flooring, new sliding doors, & partial ocean view. Enjoy
the covered lanai or stroll to the nearby beaches. Listed
at $145,000 Contact Susan Savage, RB (808)658-0648
VACATION & LONG TERM RENTALS
We have the largest selection of condos on Molokai.
Oceanfront and ocean view. Also long
term home rentals available Ph 808-553-3666
KAWELA PLANTATION HOMESITES
Two acre parcels offer ocean views plus 5500 acres of
Halawa Valley
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470
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460
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• kUALAPUÙ tOWN
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• Maunaloa Town
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• kAUNAKAKAI tOWN
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450
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Approximately 10,000 sq. ft of land near the water. Great Price $78,500
Papohaku Lots:
Mint condition custom home with a million dollar ocean view. Custom wood
cabinets with granite counter tops.Top quality materials used throughout the
home. Huge wrap around covered deck surrounds the home for comfortable
outdoor living that can be enjoyed year round. Double car garage plus carport.
Not to be missed Gazebo sequestered in tropical landscaping complete with
barbecue,TV and telephone a great spot for entertaining and enjoying the
outdoors. On two acres of terraced land with spectacular views.This home and
grounds offers numerous quality amenities for the discriminating homeowner.
Offered at $945,000
#2
#10
#11
#65
#79
#206
#214
#215
#273
$325,000
$375,000
$375,000
$488,000
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$675,000
$625,000
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Near white sand beach
Nice Views
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New Price
Ocean View
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Near white sand beach
$190,000
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$249,000
$159,000
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Awesome views
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148.11 Acres on the east end of Molokai. Gentle slope to Mountain. Fantastic Lot 179
views. Private and secluded. Property has a well. Electricity and
telephone in the road to the property. Owner may carry financing. Lot 209
Offered at $1,100,000
Rare opportunity to own an amazing wooded parcel of land in
the desirable area of Kalae. 7,749 sq. ft. easy access to paved road.
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• Equipment Repair and Training
• LAN (Local Area Networking) Installation/Training
• Virus, Malware, Spyware and Trojan removal
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• Customized Total Hard Drive Backup Program
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• Providing Apples/Mac support too!!!
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R E A L
• Kualapuu, Commercial, 1 AC. corner. Great
location. Fee Simple. Asking $325,000.00 or trade
for a small 2 bedroom house on Molokai. Contact:
567-6074, Shirley
• Kalae, Kalama St. 7676 Sf/Fs. CLEARED.
Water meter in. Asking $150,000.00 Make offer, seller
motivated.
• East End, PUKOO 3 bdrm/2 ba, large 2 car garage,
1.9+ acres, F/S, Public access to ocean across the street.
$950,000. Reduced.
E S TAT E
• Vacant Land, Keawanui Ocean View, Near
Keawanui Fish Pond. ½ Acre, Fee. H20 Line In, No
Meter. Sign On Property. Asking $500,000.00
• RENTALS, call for information
• WESTEND, KALUA KOI RD., 30 Acres where the
old radio station was located. 1 bedroom, two baths,
furnished small kitchen and living room. Lot’s of
potential. Needs TLC and a few $. ASKING $875,000.00
AND ARE WILLING TO LOOK AT A REASONABLE OFFER.
OCEAN VIEW. Call for details. 567 6074. It is also co-
listed with Friendly Isle Realty 553-3666.
• KUALAPUU,VACANT LAND, Corner, Farrington Ave.
and Kalae Hwy. 187 Ac. Ideal for small house or
building. Across from Coffee’s of Hawaii. 2-5-2-29-27.
Asking: $105,000. Fee Simple
• Ke Nani Kai # 112. 2/2, Knock your socks off Ocean
view! Beautifully remodeled with a combination of Rattan
and Antique furniture. New appliances, everything in
excellent taste. ASKING: $335,000. Call Shirley for showing
instructions. Open House to begin soon.
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• Portable toilet rental
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Services
in town & includes utilities, cable TV, wi-fi
internet, and washing machine. Call 646-0850
and leave a message with phone number.ENT
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
ISLAND OF MOLOKAI
Maria Sullivan -Family Law, Wills & Estates,
Civil Matters. (808) 553-5181 / mjs@aloha.net
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Pae ‘Aina Backflow Services. Maui County
Board of Water Supply & KPHA approved
tester (ABPA certified & insured). Call: (808)
553-3801 Email: backflow@heartofhawaii.com
Web: www.paeainabackflowservices.com
LICENSED ARCHITECT
Rich Young - Doing business in Maui County
since 1979. Online portfolio at richyoungarchitect.
com. 553-5992 ryoung@aloha.net.
HORSE HOOFCARE FARRIER
SERVICES
-Dawn Jenkins Specializing in barefoot
hoof trims. Local references. 558-8429.
Painting & Powerwashing
Reasonable Rates. Contact Dave Schneiter
(H) 808-553-9077 (C) 808-205-7979,
dlsmlk@wave.hicv.net
Hoòlako Yard Services
“No yard is too big for us to handle”
Call Nate 336-0018 email nkeahi@
yahoo.com Weed whacking,
mowing, hedging, pruning,
irrigation system install
& repair, haul rubbish
Portable Toilets
567-POOP (7667)
cURTIS cRABBE
Cesspool/septic pumping
567-POOP (7667)
cURTIS cRABBE
LEVIS SERVICES REPAIRS
• Excavating Services • Tractors (Industrial/
Farm) • Trucks • Fork Lifts • Welding • Buses •
Tires • Keeping you in business is our business
Call 567-6012 or page at 1-800-977-6812.
Roy’s Repair & Services
Auto and small engine repair (lawn mower,
chain saw, weed eaters…) Home maintenance
repairs incl. electrical, plumbing & sewer
backups. Call 553-3746
ALL ACTION HANDYMAN SERVICE
Carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing,
painting, pressure washing, yard maintenance.
Call Jackie Kalilikane, Jr. (for free estimate)
560-5451 or (808) 330-7452
FREE RENT
2 or 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Units Available
Now! 4 miles east of Kaunakakai. Furnished
or Unfurnished. Long or Short Term.
SECTION 8 WELCOME. First month free
w/12 month lease. Deposit required. $995 $1595. 1-800-493-0994 or 602-980-5070
For Vacation Rentals Visit
Molokai.com
For rent: 2 bedroom home
with 2 bathrooms and semi-enclosed patio. 2
miles east of Kaunakakai School on ocean side
of road. Call 553-5783
For Rent 3/BR – 1/BA Kualapu’u
Home with Wood floors, solar hot water,
washing machine, two car ports, large yard
with fruit trees. Walk to Coffees, schools,
market and the Cookhouse. $1400/month
section 8 welcome call 553-3930
695.00 monthly 2 bedroom house
just renovated, ceramic tile floors, new
fixtures, etc. 553-3404 or 336-6015
Two Bedroom Kalae Rental house
in secluded garden setting. Partly furnished,
includes gardener, h2o. Sorry no pets allowed.
$750.00 Please call 567-9414.
East End house 2bd/2bth
washer/dryer, freezer, attached garage. No
smoking, no drugs, small pet negotiable.
$1250 per month. 808-283-6884
For Sale
SAVE MONEY $$
New ink cartridges and rubber stamps for sale. Call
Cartridge Express at 808.553.5375
want to stay on molokai? be your
own boss. run your own business.
2 retail stores & t-shirt printing operation for sale.
Established turnkey businesses. Owners retiring.
Will train. Call for details. (Serious inquiries only)
Call 808.638.8558 O’ahu
15’ RIB Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat,
heavy duty tubes, trailer, 40 hp Yamaha, $6,500
OBO, 558-8452
Fruit Trees from Plant It Hawaii
Call Mahana Nursery to place your order! 567-6700
Custom picture frames
specializing in solid Koa, 553-5890
Vehicle for sale
2006 F350, 4-DR crewcab xlt, AC, tow
package, tinted windows, power windows &
locks, 35,000 miles. $31,000 obo. 336-1337
93 Toyota Corolla, 4 door, 4 cycle
good on gas, very reliable, clean, shiny
paint $2,890, phone 553-3404
Financial
Business Loans Available
Ask Kuulei at MEO Business Development
Corp how she can help you finance the startup or expansion of your business. Call 5533270 today! Along with working through any
credit issues you may have, MEO BDC also
offers business planning classes.
R eal E state
94 Ford F150 4x4 Auto/P Steering
Radio, Runs Good, Reliable $3,490 Call
553-3404
’04 Isuzu NPR Truck, 6,000 mi,
V8, AC, 12 ft. stake bed, $24,000 OBO, 553-8253
Income Property, 5 rental
houses, $4,000 + per month income. Center of
town, $450K, Friendly Isle Realty 553-3666
Hoolehua - 5 acres AG 2/2 home
incls. hydroponic nursery/all equipment, DHHL
Lease, new price. Owner Jackie Hill 808.567.9407
Hoolehua 3 bdrm/ 2 bath home
on 1 acre lot (AG) $185,000 Leasehold (DHHL)
Charmaine I. Quilit Poki (R) 295-4474 www.
CharmaineQuilitPoki.com Prudential Locations
Hoolehua - 5 acres AG 2/2 home
incls. hydroponic nursery/all equipment, DHHL
Lease, new price. Owner Jackie Hill 808.567.9407
Misc.
Private art lessons and original
paintings as well as commissions and all occasion
cards, call Wally at 213-5119
Signs
558
8359
by Doc Mott
SALES SERVICE REPAIR
DREAMSCAPES
COMPUTERS & ELECTRICTRONICS
553-8192
NEW LOCATION: Trade Center, upstairs above American Savings Bank
40 Ala Malama St. Suite 204
Weekly Puzzle Answers
Announcements
Veteran’s Corner
Column by Jesse Church
H
ello veterans, and people of
Molokai, old Jesse here with the
veterans’ news, and upcoming
events. On March 29, the Maui County
Council voted to authorize a settlement
with the Molokai Veterans Caring for
Veterans. The terms of the proposal
were described as totally unacceptable
by Commander Larry Helm. There will
now be a hearing in federal court on
April 4 at 10 a.m. in Honolulu.
The sixth annual veterans Cribbage Tournament will be on May 7
at 9:30 a.m. at the Molokai veterans’
lot (next to Makoa’s Trucking). Entry
forms are available for pick-up, and
turn in at the Veterans Center, next to
Sundown Deli, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For
more info, call the center at 553-8387. So
all you cribbage players come on out,
and see if you can dethrone defending
champions Billy Young (singles) and
Jesse Dudoit and Taylor-man (doubles).
Commander Larry Helm has announced that a new shipment of yellow shirts has been received. They are
now available for sale to veterans: $15
for t-shirts and $25 for polo shirts. See
the watch commander at the veterans’
center or call 553-8387.
Just a reminder than John Candello will be on Molokai on Thursdays
April 7 and 14 to see veterans and file
claims. His hours are 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.,
call 560-3611 for an appointment. The
April meeting of the Molokai VFW post
3870 will be on April 12 at Commander
George Harada’s house at 12:30 p.m.,
call 553-5730 for info. The VA clinic here
on Molokai will be closed on April 6 and
8 as Dr. Hafermann will be out of town.
If anyone has any news or stories,
or wants to share their experiences while
in service of this great country, give old
Jesse a call at 553-3323. A big mahalo to
all our veterans and the people of Molokai, I love you all.
Births
Hilinaì Ah Yee-Dudoit
Hilinaì Kawahinehiìpoikaàina Ah YeeDudoit was born on March
24, 2011 at Maui Memorial
Hospital, at 10:38 p.m. to
her proud parents Donald
Dudoit III and Kelli-Ann (Ming-toi) Ah
Yee-Dudoit. Hilinaì was 6 lbs, 15 oz, 19
inches long. She was welcomed by her
brother Destyn, grandparents and greatgrandparents.
Obituaries
Don Espaniola Jr.
Don
Petronello
Kekamawiwoòlemaikalanimai Espaniola Jr. of
Maunaloa died on March 26, 2011 at the
Molokai General Hospital, at age 34. He
was born May 17, 1976 in Wailuku, Maui.
Don was the grandson of Moses
and Josephine Espaniola of Maunaloa,
Molokai. Don recently moved back
to Molokai from Henderson, Nevada,
where he was schooled as a Master
Chef at the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas. Using his entrepreneurial skills, he
owned and operated Intimate Fine Dining in Henderson, Nevada.
Don was a loving husband, beloved son, big brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and loyal friend.
He is survived by wife Aimee Espaniola of Henderson, Nevada; father Don
Petronello Espaniola Sr. (deceased); sister:
Leolani Espaniola of Campbell, California;
and loved pet companions Boujee and Louie.
A celebration and memorial honoring Don’s life will be held at Kaluakoi
Beach at Kaluakoi on Wednesday, April
6, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. with a closing moment of somber silence as the sun sets.
Edgardo Arista
Edgardo Antiporda Arista of Kaunakakai died on March 24, 2011 at his home in
Kaunakakai, at age 68. He was born Feb. 22,
1943 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
He is survived by wife Amelita Arista,
and sons John Allen (Maria Amalyn) Arista
and Rugene Arista, all of Kaunakakai.
Friends may call on Saturday, April
9 from 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. at
the Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Burial
to follow at the Kapaakea Cemetery in
Kapaakea, Molokai.
John “Johnny” Sabas
John “Johnny” Sabas of Molokai
died on March 17, 2011 at the Molokai
General Hospital, at age
95. He was born Feb. 21,
1916 in Honolulu; he attended Liliùokalani Elementary and McKinley
High School. Johnny was
raised in the Salvation
Army Homes at Manoa
and Kaimuki; he never knew any relatives
on his side.
Johnny was a respected athlete, playing volleyball, basketball and football in
the old Honolulu leagues. He played in
the Hawaii Professional Football League
and on town teams such as the Kakaàko
Sons, Polar Bears, Hawaiian Pine and Chinese Dragons. One of his football coaches
was former Mayor Neil Blaisdell. John enjoyed music, reading and throw-net fishing.
He was married to Clara Kuùaloha
(Brito) for nearly 65 years. They were inseparable, and up until last year could
often be seen walking hand-in-hand in
Kaunakakai town. Together they raised
four children, all college graduates: John
(Jennifer), Rinda (Frank), Michael, and
Barry (Mary). He is also survived by
eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
John was proud of his service to
country and community. He spent over 29
years with the Molokai Police Department,
and served in the U.S. Army and the National
Guard. He was a good and loving man.
Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. and
services from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday,
April 16 at Kalanianaòle Hall. Lunch
and talk story to follow, no flowers or
wreaths, casual attire. Molokai Mortuary arranged crematory services. Services
will be performed by the Reverend Uncle
Jimmy Duvauchelle.
Eliza Poaipuni
Eliza Kahelelani Kahale Kamelamela Poaipuni of Hoòlehua died on March
25, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital,
at age 55. She was born March 15, 1956 in
Honolulu. She was preceded in death by
her husband Mark Poaipuni.
She is survived by daughters Alohalani, Hauoli, Pomaikai, and Kahelelani
Poaipuni, all of Hoòlehua; mother May
Kamelamela; father Robert Kamelamela
(deceased); brothers Mallory Kamelamela,
Robert (deceased) and wife (Leann) Kamelamela; Derrick (Roxanne) Kamelamela;
Michael (deceased) and wife (Michelle) Kamelamela; sisters Danette “Sis” (Jas) Cuello-Kamelamela, Jacque (Cameron) Hiro,
Karen Jo McMichael, Rosemary (Johnnie)
Vaivao; mother-in-law Ruth Poaipuni; sister-in-law Carol Ann Kaauwai; brothers-inlaw Jonah J. (Mapu) Poaipuni, Clayton M.
Poaipuni, Timothy B. Poaipuni (deceased);
and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Friday, April 8,
2011 from 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m.
at the Kalanianaole Hall in Kalamaula,
Molokai. Cremation to follow.
Virgilio Nartatez
Virgilio C. Nartatez, 56, of Waipahu, HI
passed away at his home on February 28,
2011. He was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Hawaii as a teenager where he
lived with his family in Maunaloa, Molokai.
He is a 1973 graduate of Molokai High
School and retired from the U.S. Marine
Corp. He is survived by his wife, Leonora,
and sons Reginald P. and Virgilio C. Jr. He is
also survived by his mother, Violeta C. Ragasa; brothers Alfonso, Jr. and Christopher
C.; sisters Susan Nartatez and Nida Langer.
Services will be held at St. Anthony Church
in Kalihi on April 4 at 6:30 p.m., burial on
April 5 at 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Veteran’s Cemetary in Kaneohe.
Letters & Announcements
Disturbing Decisions
Cultivating Molokai’s
Healthcare System
W
hat is going on with your
newspaper? Your decision
last week to make someone’s
personal life front page news is disturbing at the least. Typical TMZ “news”
reporting. Unfortunately your irresponsible actions hurt many people not only
within the immediate family but also
the extended families including our kupuna. They also read the Dispatch and to
suddenly see your loved on trashed in
the paper is very hurtful and humiliating. Have you no respect for our kupuna? In your effort to meet deadlines you
become disconnected from the issue
and fail to give any thought as to what
happens within families when you do
this kind of “reporting.”
The damage is done. Reputations
have been smeared and no amount of
apology can ever change that. The community would be far better served with
articles that inform, educate, reward
and uplift a community. No tabloid articles that denigrate people, are grossly
one-sided, and filled with half-truths.
What we need is responsible reporting
that is fair and balanced.
Nola Reilly
The New Molokai
T
hirty years ago I knew almost everyone on Molokai. Today, many
new faces from new places. Traffic jam in Kaunakakai – on barge day,
trucks and cars line up to pick up goods.
When shopping in Friendly Market or
Misakis I say, “Hi,” and they say, “Welcome to Molokai”….how ya figga?
Today, the Molokai Planning Commission, which was created by Molokai
for Molokai, is micromanaged by Maui
County; rules and policies are imposed
on the kamaaina. Molokai has the highest electric and gas prices in Hawaii.
To fly out of Molokai you have to own
Bank of Hawaii. So Molokai – wake up
and smell the puakenikeni. Where are
we going…parking meters, elevators,
traffic lights, etc.?
Change is here, but what is mo bettah? New Molokai? Present Molokai or
past Molokai?
Larry Helm
Donation for Japan Relief
F
irst I would like to express my
deepest gratitude for your sincere
prayers and donations for the disasters in Japan. I am very thankful and
amazed at the same time to see how people are willing to help and make donations in these hard economic times. I have
so far collected $604.12 as of March 31.
Since I wanted the donation money
from Molokai to be used in the best way
at the best timing, I have researched on
my own about different nonprofit organizations in Japan and how they are utilizing the money. I have found two organizations that are offering direct help
to people. One is called Peace Winds
Japan (http://www.peace-winds.org/
en/); they provide food and other relief
supplies to towns and cities that are hit
directly by tsunami. The other organization is called Japan Chernobyl Foundation (http://jcf.ne.jp/ ), which specializes in providing aid and medical
treatment to the areas that are affected
by radiation from Fukushima nuclear
power plants.
Even though I have listed several
different organizations before, I would
like to ask those who have donated if it
is okay if I send the donation money to
these particular two organizations in
Japan. If anybody has suggestions or
questions regarding these organizations,
please email me at junkonis@hawaii.edu
or give me a call at 808-778-0313.
I would like to thank Friendly Market, Misaki’s, Kalele Bookstore and Outpost Natural Foods for setting up the donation boxes. I would like to also thank
those who offered so much help, support
and love during these hard times. I hope
and pray that peace will reside in Japan,
throughout the world and in every each
one of our hearts. Thank you.
Junko Nishida
Big Thank Yous
M
y family and I would like to
thank all of you who showed
us love and support throughout this time. My brother Gaig was
an extraordinary young man. He has
touched so many lives. He was an adventurous person; he loved his fishing, diving and hunting and most of
all loved his sports and
canoe paddling. We spend
every family gathering together, from birthdays, to
Halloween, family baseball games to just movie
nights at home – he spent
it with us. He was so fond
of his nieces and nephews.
He always found time to
cruise with them. He also
shared so many memories with his
cousins. Gaig has saved four lives being in the Hawaii Donor Program. We
are all so proud of him, “with one heart
he saved lives.” We can say we had the
best 19 years of our life with him. There
are no words to express our gratitude
and greatness to all who have shown
their kindness and love.
Thank you Judy Gallaway and
her husband for being there for us and
blessing our family; the Buchanans,
Salvation Army and Aunty Gina, our
Juario/Augustiro gang, Dart and Julie Bicoy and ohana, the Place Ohana,
Aunty Lynette and Uncle
Scotty, the Torres ohana,
the Lite ohana, Rory Ignacio and ohana, Brent
Davis and ohana, Tarrah
and Noah, the Lorico
ohana , the Yap ohana,
Stacy Horner and ohana,
the Class of 2010 for all
their love and support,
Class of 1980, and to all
the family and friends that lent a helping hand, donated to our family and
just came down just to keep us laughing and going.
Thank you!
Brej (sister) and ohana
Heartfelt Mahalo
W
e the family of the late Esther Hope “Jake” Kalama
would like to thank the following people who helped us with the
celebration of the life of our mother:
Molokai Yacht Club for use of the facilities; Kualapuù Ranch for use of the EZ
up and tables/chairs; Keoki Pescaia for
the use of the EZ up; to the Kitchen crew:
Jackie, Pamela and Chell; the Cooks:
Norman and Missy Levi for the fried
fish, oio patties and raw oi;Vaai, Omi,
Jari and Uso Seumalo from the prepping
and cooking the deer meat and fish; Vina
Tanaka for cooking the chicken long rice;
Tarrah Horner for getting our flyers and
programs done and the desserts; Stefani
Bush for the dessert; Uncle Chauncey
for the pickled onion and butter mochi;
the Lovell’s (Aunty Jane, Cousin Lori
and Althea) for the poi and sweet potatoes; Kalae Tanganon and Ohana for the
beautiful flowers arrangements; Charleen Tinao for the lovely table arrangements and for always being there; Kukui
O Molokai (Adolph Helm) for the use of
the canoes; Eddie Medeiros and Molokai
Fish and Dive for the use of their boats;
Dart Bicoy for the refreshments and use
of his boat; Molokai Fire Dept; Hayaku
Gas and Go; Wayne Meyer and Shirley
Rawlins for the ice; O.O.F. (Only on Fridays) for the use of the sound system
and music. (Jr., Bryson, Kevin, Kawika
and Stacy); the Tancayo’s (Aunty Irene,
Wendi-Liz and Liko) for the delicious
dinners and all the paper goods; the Relief Society of Latter Day Saints (Kaunakakai Ward) for the dinners; Nona Kaawa
and Louella Albino for the refreshments;
Coffees of Hawaii for the use of the tables
and for the refreshments on Saturday;
Kaunakakai Baptist Church for use of the
podium; all the helpers: Doug and Flo
Bush, Jonah Lindo, Kandis and Kian; all
the family who worked hard setting up,
cleaning up, prepping, cutting, cooking,
picking flowers, sewing leis, making the
slideshow; all our spouses for their love
and support during this time.
If we have forgotten anyone,
please forgive us.
Mahalo,
Kanani, Jerome Jr., Jeffrey, Kapua
and Sandy
opinion By Keith Izawa
R
ecent coverage in The Molokai
Dispatch has touched on the
importance of strategic health
planning on the island (“Health Center Awaits Funding,” March 16, 2011).
Molokai is certainly a medically underserved area, but creating a highperforming health system is more
complicated than “more is better.”
Unnecessary duplication of services
poses serious risks. Furthermore,
healthcare workforce trends will pose
particular challenges for Molokai.
Strategic service design and community-based workforce development
will be critical for sustainable, highquality healthcare services.
Molokai’s population cannot
support every service and product
the island might desire at any given
time, whether for auto repair, construction, or health care. Likewise,
for services that are available on-island, the population can only support
a certain number of providers. This
makes strategic health planning absolutely essential in providing reliable
services for patients, stable employment for healthcare professionals,
and predictable revenue for healthcare organizations.
Healthcare expansion without
planning takes the risk of creating
excess supply. Patients will be spread
more thinly as providers increase,
making it increasingly difficult for
any to stay afloat. Such a scenario
would pressure one or more of those
providers to go out of business, increase competition for patients, or
perform more services for their patients. Rather than resulting in a
free-market balance, these outcomes
would actually destabilize healthcare on Molokai. Planned expansion
based on estimates of community
need prevents this from occurring.
Building a great healthcare system for the island takes not only a
careful service structure, but also the
right people. It has always been difficult to attract healthcare professionals
to establish a career on Molokai. This
makes the island especially vulnerable to the looming national nursing
shortage and ongoing decline in the
number of doctors entering primary
care. As current providers retire, relocate, or otherwise leave practice,
how can Molokai fill those gaps?
One strategy is for Molokai to
cultivate new generations of nurses,
dentists, doctors, social workers, psychologists, and other health professionals from within. Those who grow
up on Molokai know the island and its
people best, and are those most likely
to want to return to work and live after completing their education. We as
a community must guide and support
students and their families in first accessing healthcare education, then
completing that training, and finally
returning to Molokai to practice.
Most Molokai residents would
probably agree that living on the island
requires some compromise. We give up
some conveniences for priceless intangible benefits. However, no Molokai
resident should have to compromise on
receiving high quality healthcare. Effective service planning and workforce
development are essential for reliable,
capable, and sustainable healthcare on
the Friendly Isle.
Keith Izawa is a Molokai High
School graduate, licensed Clinical Social
Worker, and Certified Substance Abuse
Counselor. He is pursuing concurrent
Master of Business and Health Services
Administration degrees at the University
of Michigan.
Credit Union News
T
he Molokai Community Federal
Credit Union celebrated its 60th
anniversary on March 24, at the
Mitchell Pauole Center. A spaghetti dinner plate was sold with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Network Fund.
Chili bowls were also distributed to
ticket holders.
President Fred Bicoy opened the
annual meeting, where Jerry Clemente
and John Kaalekahi were elected unanimously to the board. Omer Merkel and
Melinda Talon were also elected as
credit committee members. Nearly 340
members attended the meeting, out of
the organization’s 3,970 members.
Gladys Brown
Those Who Gave Comfort
W
e would like to give a special
mahalo to all the families and
friends for your kokua, donations, monetary gifts, but most of all for
your words of comfort and heart felt love
during our time of grief, for the late Theodore (Teddy) “Israel” Mokiao.
Rodney Place Jr., Nelma Puaa, Marvelee Puaa, M/M John Borden, Bull
Dela Cruz, Frank Maniago, M/M Shannon Kaulia, Eddie Gorospe, M/M Walter Naki, Joseph Kalima, Alan Tancayo,
M/M Moke Apo, Kyle Apo, M/M Kawehi Horner and ohana, M/M Lance Tancayo, Puniala Alavazo and ohana, Class
of 1982, Class of 1986, M/M Kanoho
Helm and ohana, M/M Kekama Helm
and ohana, Derrus Pa, Briceson Santiago,
Kevin Santiago, Stacey Horner, M/M
David Mokiao, Cori Jacobs, Ardis Naehu,
Grace Peace, Noelani Rawlins, Lance
Kaupu M/M Lyndon Kaupu, M/M Louis Greenleaf Sr., Shalei and Atoa Phillips,
M/M Larry Rawlins Jr. and ohana, M/M
Vernon Puaa, Shirley Rawlins, M/M Keawe Puhi, M/M Richard Negrillo, M/M
Frank Kaahanui, M/M Moses Phillips
and ohana, Cookie Kaopuiki and ohana,
M/M Harvey
Makekau and ohana,
M/M Fred Bicoy, Mr. Isaac Kan Hai and
ohana, M/M Bruce Yoshimura, Richard
Misaki, Alan Misaki, George and Karen
Harada, Barbara Sentel, M/M Harvey
Ahina and ohana, M/M Glenn Sakamoto, M/M Brian Naeole and ohana,
Mr. Filemon Nanod, Norton and Milton
Yamahiro, M/M Timothy Meyer, M/M
Phillip Akiona, M/M Wayne Meyer,
M/M Kevin Misaki and ohana, M/M
Anthony Diorec, M/M Longie Dudoit,
M/M Dennis Kamakana, M/M Ben Bali,
Sylvia Adams, Serena Mokiao and ohana,
Oscar Ignacio, Puni Burrows, M/M Juan
Alcon, M/M George Coelho, M/M Ernie
Isamura, Frank Lawelawe and ohana,
M/M Dolphin Pawn, Evelyn Naeole,
Mildred Ahina, M/M Tommy Matayoshi
and ohana, Janice Kalanihuia, Class of
1983, Molokai Drug Store, M/M Kekoa
Puhi, Bobby and Kanani Young, Remy
Takase, M/M Luzbello Ramos, M/M
Barton Chow, M/M William Puleloa,
M/M Donald Pactol and ohana, M/M
Earl Pawn and ohana, Mr. Gary Gonder
and the Wavecrest Ohana, M/M Richard
Smith, M/M Kyle Yokomizu, M/M Lani
Caparida and ohana, M/M Albert (Bufo)
Rawlins and ohana, Johnny Mokiao, Robert Tamura, M/M Francis Magdirila and
ohana, the Reyes ohana, M/M William
Kekauoha, Charles Reyes, Alfredo Rin,
M/M Clem Arndt, M/M Bruce Kahino,
Dora Kahino, Lorraine, Robert, Lori Lee,
M/M Darrell Esteron, M/M Edmond
Wond, Nona Fukuoka, VA Laura and
Rosalie, M/M Michael Jennings, Avelina
Ponce, M/M Carl Puhi, M/M Lincoln Keanini, M/M Nate Oshiro and ohana, Susan Hasegawa, Philyn Afelin, M/M Roger Apuna, M/M Edwin Kawaa, M/M Tio
Tuipulotu, Faith Tanner, Honey Okata,
M/M Mathew Davids, M/M John Freeman, M/M Noah Freeman, David Sheppards, Larry Keohuloa, Randal Corpuz,
Steven Arce Jr., Clinton Akiona, Lopeka
Makekau, Sean Kekahuna, M/M Phillip
Kalipi, M/M Frank Kekino, M/M Wilfred Kalipi, Carla Smith, Marvi Emmanuel, M/M Moku Buchanan, Del Mokiao,
Lily and John Kihano.
If we’ve missed anyone please forgive us and we send our warmest aloha.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
From the family of the late Israel Mokiao
Hoòmana Hou School Honors
T
hird Quarter Honor Roll
Shaquille Rapanot-McGuire: 3.67
Mikayla Tengan: 3.65
Danielle Mersberg: 3.55
Honorable Mention
Jayvelin Dudoit-Tabilangan: 3.33
Rashel Kaàikala: 3.3
Kylee Dudoit-English: 3.2
Molokai Land & Homes
CONDOMINIUMS
• KEPUHI BEACH RESORT
2131 1B/1B corner unit with a loft, washer
& dryer, and Automobile. BEST VALUE ON A
TOP FLOOR 1 Bedroom Unit $219,000
1131 One bedroom corner unit recently
remodeled. Neat & Clean. $335,000
1143 Remodeled w/ WD $149,900
1172 Ocean view condo with upgraded
furniture, kitchen & bathroom. $175,000
1212 Ocean views & rental history $149,000
Cottage #2-B Oceanfront 2B/2B unit with
excellent rental history. $550,000.
Cottage 3A Oceanfront cottage, recently
remodeled with high-end furnishings and
appointments. $625,000 Shown by Appt.
• PANIOLO HALE
C-2 Studio unit very neat and clean w/ new
appliances. Best priced unit in the complex.
$185,000
• MOLOKAI SHORES
303 Oceanfront condo 1 bedroom 1 bath
with a loft. Leasehold $120,000
207 remodeled unit with excellent rental
history. $134,900
ISLAND HOMES
185 A’ahi Place Two homes on 23,
958 SF lot. 3B/1B in each home.
Separate electric & septic. $299,000
Make it Molokai
TM
ENCHANTING OLD HAWAII
Lot 248 Beachfront $995,000 PRICE REDUCTION!!
215 A’ahi Place Main home 2B/1B & Ohana 1B/1B on Lot 268 BEACH FRONT lot with excellent beach
35,981 sf lot at the top of the“HEIGHTS”Apt. Only. $549,000 & ocean views. $1,395,000
Lot 52 Sweeping ocean views
high atop the
oW
rfrom
63 Ka’ana Street New Custom 3B/2B home with
estoCShort Sale Approval*
hill. $194,000 *Subject
attached 2 car garage. Sold furnished with high end
Lot 199 Oceanfront private location close to Dixie
appliances and furniture.Shown by appointment.
Maru Beach. $775,000.
$549,000. PRICE REDUCTION!!
• MOANA MAKANI
HOME SITES
Moana Makani Lot 47 ~ 73 acres
• MAUNALOA VILLAGE LOTS
of rolling ranch land with sweeping views.
D-58 Wonderful Ocean View building lot $61,000
Suitable for a large Horse ranch. $450,000
D-59 Corner Ocean View lot can be purchased with
• KAWELA PLANATAIONS
D-58 for a larger building lot. $61,000
Lot 54 SUPERB 3 island views $199,000
D-63 Top of the hill $59,900
D-17 Ocean view residential lot. $63,000
• EAST END on Honouliwai Bay with Views of 3
islands. $150,000
D-100 Corner lot $85,000
D-101 Open to ranch land $85,000
VACAtion &
F-06 10,019 sf corner lot with ocean views. $109,900
• PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS
LonG-terM
Lot 132 Lowest Priced 20 acre lot in Papohaku
rentALs
Ranchlands with sweeping ocean views. $299,000
AVAiLAbLe
Lot 237 Ocean side of road $489,000
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Every Wednesday - 9pm - 2am
DJ featured each week
$3 - Well drinks, Cosmos, STPs
$2 - Godfathers, Aggrivators, Rusty Nails
Daily Drink Specials 5-7 pm
Drop It Mondays - $3 Lemon Drops
Long Island Tuesday - $4 Long Islands
Sex on the Beach Thursday - $4
Margarita Friday - $3.50
Jill McGowan Realtor / Broker ABR
ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE
H appy Hou r Spec ial s
3 - 6 pm DAILY
808-552-2233 Direct | 808-552-2255 Office
E: Jill@molokailandandhomes.com | Website: www.molokailandandhomes.com
$2.75 - Domestics, $3.75 - Imports
Rolling Rock $2.50 ALL day EVERY day,
Natural Light $2.50 ALL day EVERY day
Nightly drink specials 6 - 9 pm
“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST”
Upcoming Music
Mon, Tues, Thurs Karaoke Night
Thurs. April 7 Paniolo Night w/ Zhan & Judus Steer
Fri. April 8 HPT 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Sat. April 9 Jazz Band 5:30-7:30 pm
Mon. April 11 Adi & Nani 5:30-7:30 pm
Tues. April12 Ohana Night with Lono
LONG TERM RENTALS & REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR RENT:
Ranch Camp, 3 BR, 1 BA, unfurnished, $1200/
mo plus utilities
1st Heights Apt. 2BR, 1BA unfurnished, $900/
mo plus utilities
Kaluaàha on East End, 3 BR, 2 BA,
unfurnished, $1200/mo plus utilities, very nice
Some Properties Section 8 Approved
REAL ESTATE:
Paniolo Hale Q2 – 1B 2BA condo, open beam
ceilings and hardwood floors, nicely furnished,
$300,000
C214 – 1 BR 1 BA 2nd floor condo, nicely furnished
with washer/dryer, long-term tenant occupied,
$100,000
CONDOS FOR RENT:
Wavecrest (includes most utilities)
C314 1 BR, 1 BA, Nicely Furnished, $1100/mo
Molokai Shores (includes most utilities)
224 1 BR, 1 BA, furnished, $900/mo
226 1 BR, 1 BA, furnished, $900/mo
Ke Nani Kai
113 2 BR, 2 BA, nicely furnished, $1200/mo. plus utilities
Kalua Koi Villas 1176 (includes utilities) 1176
1 BR 1BA Studio, furnished $850/mo
SERVING LUNCH
11 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Saturday
Wavecrest Resort B107 - gorgeous ocean views!
1B/1BA 1st floor condo, nice furnishings w/
king size bed, long-term tenant occupied, price
reduced to $115,000
SERVING DINNER
5:30pm - 8pm Monday - Saturday
PUPU’S 2:00pm - 8pm Mon. - Sat.
CALL MOLOKAI
VACATION PROPERTIES,
808-553-8334 TODAY!
Available for fundraisers and concerts,
inquire with management
Located in the Meyer Building off the Wharf Road • Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:30 or call our office at 553 -8334
Bar Hours
M, T, TH, Sat. 11:00 am - 10 pm
Wednesday, Friday 11:00 am - 2 am
Hours to be expanded in future
553-8350
paddlersinnmolokai@yahoo.com
major credit cards accepted
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Residential | Vacation Rentals | Commercial
Property Management | Second Homes | Vacant Land
From mauka
to makai,
we capture
it all.
Ed Onofrio, RA
Cell: (808)646-0837
LAND
Kawela Plantation I: $310,000(fs)
Lot 49 includes water meter, ocean views, and great for whale watching.
Kawela : $295,000 (fs)
This is a beautiful 1.027 acre level lot, on mountain side of
highway. This prime realestate is ready to be developed.
Call Eddie for more details. Ph 808-646-0837
Ranch Camp: $121,000(fs)
This 8,190 sq. ft. vacant lot has a great location and is priced to
sell. Call Eddie for more details. Ph 808-646-0837
Kamiloloa Heights: $140,000 (fs)
32,714 sq ft large vacant lot. Beautiful ocean and mountian views.
Kamililoa Heights: $125,000(fs)
Kahinani Street 10,477sq. ft. lot, close to town.
Kamililoa Heights: $110,000(fs)
Kamililoa Place 10,719 sq. ft. lot, ocean views.
Ocean Front Beach Listing: $299,000(fs)
308 Seaside 14,137 sq. ft. beach lot, beautiful sunset views.
Pukoo/Eastend: $748,000(fs)
1.98 acres Oceanside lot, partially cleared, ocean views
of Lanai, Kahoolawe and West Maui.
HOMES
Kawela: $329,900 (fs) BANK OWNED PROPERTY
Amazing ocean views. Charming house on a large 2-acre lot in
Kawela Plantation I. Call Eddie for more details Ph-808-646-0837
Kawela: $389,000 (fs) NEW LISTING
Enjoy unobstructed ocean views in this 3-bedroom/2-bath
home in Kawela II. Screened in porch and deck complete the
relaxed atmosphere. Great floor plan with open beam ceilings.
Please call Eddie at 808-646-0837 for more details.
Ranch Camp: $219,000(fs)
IN SC
Rdouble
3-bedroom/2bath homeEwith
OW carport.
Ranch Camp: $230,000(fs) NEW LISTING
Very clean 2-bedroom/1bath home on a well
landscaped 8,111sf property. Located close to town,
school and hospital. Call Eddie for more information
808-646-0837
Kalae: $189,900 (fs) BANK OWNED PROPERTY
Cool off in beautiful Kalae in this low priced 1,376sf
3-bedroom/ 2-bath home. This home features a 480sf double
car port, along with a 13,650sf lawn. Plenty of storage space
below the home and shed. Contact Eddie for more details
808-646-0837
Call or stop by today!
B: (808) 553 - 9000
Fax: (808) 553-9075
Toll Free: (866) 309-9001
Hotel Molokai Massage
& Spa Center
Hula
Shores
Restaurant & Bar
At Hotel Molokai
Call 660-3400 for reservations.
Now serving breakfast until 2pm daily.
This Week’s Entertainment
Kalae: $229,000 (fs)
A rare find, 3-bedroom/1-bath home located in up-country
Kalae. Freshly painted interior
remodeled kitchen with
IN Eand
Sand
tile counter tops, new shower
CRObathroom
W floorand a
brand new roof recently installed. This home is a must see!
Call Eddie for more details. Ph. 808-646-0837
Need a Massage??
Call our concierge desk
at 660-3408 to make an
appointment!
Manila Camp: $125,000(fs) SHORT SALE APPROVED
3 bedroom/1 bath with single car port, 864 sq. ft.
home on a 6,108 sq. ft. lot. Seller is motivated and will
review all offers. Call Eddie for details (808) 646-0837
Leave The
Housework
Manila Camp: $202,000 (fs)
3 bedroom/1 bath home that has incredible ocean views from
it’s 672 sq.ft. lanai. Located close to town, school and hospital.
Call Eddie for more details. Ph 808-646-0837
Kamilola Heights: $279,000(fs)
8,059 sq. ft. lot, house
ft. Large 2 bedroom/2
IN1,296
ESCRsq.
bath. Shown by appointment
only.
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Kamiloloa Heights: $325,000(fs)
10,879 sq. ft. lot, House 1,152 sq. ft., Lanai 384 sq. ft.,
ESC4-Bedroom.
Car Port 480 sq. ft.IN
Large
ROW Very clean with
unbelievable ocean and mountain
views.
Behind Spend
The Weekend
Molokai Shores: $135,000 (LH) NEW LISTING
Unit C-332, 1/bedroom-1/bath includes loft with spiral
staircase. Many upgrades including solar attic fan, full size
appliances and large windows. Can be sold furnished. Owner
financing may also be available.
Ke Nani Kai: $405,000(fs)
Unit 117 2 bedroom/2 bath fully renovated corner lot.
Wavecrest: $225,000(fs)
Unit C-312 1/bedroom-1/bath newly remodeled with many
updates. Very clean, includes furniture and many extras.
Molokai Shores:
SOLD furniture
Unit A-213 1/bedroom-1/includes
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Fri. 4/8
Na Kupuna 4-6
Simon & Friend’s 6-8 pm
“An Den” 8:30 - 10:30pm
Sat. 4/9
*Sr./Jr Prom* Restaurant open
for dinner from 6-9 pm.
Sun. 4/10
Aki Ohana
Mon. 4/11
Nahenahe
MOLOKAI
Tues. 4/12
Pili Paà
Wed. 4/13
Heli Silva & Raymond Hiro
Friday, April 8, 2011
8:30-10:30pm
Music by Simon and Friend’s from 6-8pm.
Come join us for an evening of awesome entertainment!
Call 660-3404 for more information.
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Molokai Shores: $98,000 (LH) NEW LISTING
Unit C-132 1/bedroom- 1/bath Desirable ground floor
On the corner of Kam V & Kamoi St.
2 Kamoì Street, Suite #1 | P.O. Box 159
Email: mri@aloha.net
Eddie Tanaka, Rick Schonely
& Friends
Maui Band “An Den” Live at Hotel Molokai!!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
CONDOS
Thurs. 4/7
At HOTEL
808-553-5347
www.hotelmolokai.com
Kamiloloa: $240,000(fs) OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE
26,972 sq. ft. property has a 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home, 444
sq. ft. carport, and a large utility room. Seller motivated.
Kaunakakai Town: $625,000(fs)
16,306 sq. ft., This is a prime commercial property on
main street, in the heart of Kaunakakai town.
Sunday - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - 4:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Jaela James-DeReon
Saturday, April 23, 2011
7:30pm - 11pm
TICKETS NOW
ON SALE!!
Diamond Armani
Kylee West Williams
Bubbalicious
Call 553-5347 for more information.
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