The Molokai Advertiser News -- 17 January 1996 [Wed]
Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
The Molokai Advertiser News
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Summaries by George Peabody <mol...@aloha.net>
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----- NEWS -----
GIRLS' DAY EXHIBIT AND TEA
In Japan, Hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day is celebrated on the third day of
the third month and honors the daughters in a family. You can enjoy the
Girls' Day celebration on Moloka'i on March 2, Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Moloka'i Museum and Cultural Center is proud to present an
exhibition of dolls and other girls toys from antique and traditional to
more modern styles. Tea will also be served. Dolls will also be available
for purchase. According to Museum director Noe Keliikipi, there will be no
charge to attend the exhibit.
Anyone wishing to display their dolls from anywhere in the world,
should contact Wilma Pratt at 552-0054 as soon as possible for available
space. Vendors wishing to sell handcrafted dolls or girl-related toys
should also contact Wilma for information on requirements.
AKANA LEADS NAIA
Brandyn Akana, a 1992 Molokai High School graduate is the leading
free-throw shooter in the NAIA sofar this season.
Akana, a sophomore guard at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, has made
31 of his 33 attempts from the free-throw line in 10 games for th
seasiders, a percentage of .939.
Brandyn Akana is the younger brother of former state player of the
year Jarin Akana, was a two-time Maui Interscholastic League All-Star for
the Farmers. Akana led the Hawaii High School Athletic Association state
tournament in scoring in 1992.
ECONO-TOILETS
A Maui County toilet replacement program on Molokai has reached about
a third of its goal of supplying 600 Kaunakakai residences with free ultra-
low-flush toilets. Molokai Plumbing Co. had replace 197 toilets as of last
Friday, and Maui County officials say it has received applications to
switch out another 124 toilets. The ultra-low-flush toilets are estimated
to save residents 15 percent to 30 percent on their water bills.
All Molokai residents who are on the county's wastedwater system are
eligible to participate. Department of Public Works and Waste Management
officials hope to reduce the amount of wastewater coming through the
Kaunakakai Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Reducing demand on the facility
would put off the need for a costly expansion. The new low-flush models can
use nearly 22 fewer gallons per day than conventional toilets, according to
county engineer Steve Parabicoli. The replacement of each toilet, including
parts and labor, cost the county about $265. Nearly $160,000 was set aside
by the county for installation of new toilets and removal and disposal of
old ones.
Molokai residents can have the work done free of charge.
FIRST BABY OF 1996
Molokai residents Mariya Kainani Marcellino and John kahalelaau.
Poaha, Jr.are the parents of the of the first baby born at Molokai General
Hospital this year. Named Kyra Healani Pomaikai Kaliko Kainani Hokuaulani
Leahi Kuulei-Momi Kalani Piilani Kilolani Leiala Kapiolani Napualani Kulia
Poaha weighed in at 6 lbs 8.2 oz. and was 18.5 inches long at 12:21 pm on
January 14, 1996. Kyra has a big brother , L.J., John K. Poaha III.
Maternal grandparents are Maxine Healani Manintin of Kaunakakai and Cris
Edward Gabales of Forks, Washington. Paternal grandparents are John and
Chu-Chu Poaha of Kaunakakai.. Certified Nurse Midwife Brigid Mulloy
deliverd this first baby of 1996 at Molokai Genral Hospital.
Baby girl Kyra went home with wonderful gifts from local merchants:
Rawlins Chevron, Lourdes, Kaluakoi Villas, Friendly Market Center,
Misaki's, Molokai Sight & Sound, Imports Gift Shop, Molokai Airport Leis &
Greetings, Haunani's Molokai Drugs, Molokai Ranch, Coffees of Hawaii and
Kualapuu Market.
MOLOKA`I STUDENTS EXCEL AT KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Two outstanding Kamehameha Schools Intermediate students from Moloka'i
have received academic awards for the first trimester of the 1995-96 school
year.
Eighth graders Tiana Heen and Tetua Paoa, both of Kaunakakai, achieved
a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49, placing them on Kamehameha Schools'
Honor Roll. Other award categories include Honors for students earning a
3.5 to 3.9 grade point average and the Principal's List for students
earning a 4.0 or better.
Kamehameha's Secondary School emphasizes a college preparatory
curriculum and serves approximately 2,400 Hawaiian students (31 from
Moloka'i) of exceptional ability in grades 7-12. Extensive offerings in
academic areas as well as performing/visual arts and health and fitness
challenge students to think critically and to prepare for the future.
WOMENS LIBERTARIAN GROUP FORMING
by Karen Scott
Several new women members have asked me how they can learn more about
Libertarianism. They are especially concerned with what to say to potential
members and how to answer various kinds of questions.
I am exploring the possibility of starting a regular Women's Group
with the goal of expanding activism of women in the Libertarian Party of
Hawaii. LPH currently has only a few active, knowledgeable women speakers;
Dale Pratt, our Vice-Chair, is an admirable role model. I think that we
need more women in the party, and more women willing to speak in public, on
TV, and yes, even run for office.
Some of the suggested discussion issues include Libertarian views on
abortion, welfare, and gun control and the egalitarian nature of
Libertarianism. What do you want to learn more about? The meetings will be
open to all current and potential members. If you are interested in being
part of this group, please call me in Honolulu at 672-9612, or on Molokai
call George Peabody at The MAN. 558-8253 (or, email mol...@aloha.net)
LECTURE WITH ARCHAEOLOGISTS MARSHALL WEISLER & SARA COLLINS
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OBITUARIES
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----- EDITORIAL -----
OEQC Editorial:
Agencies Must Support their Findings
The law requires that upon reviewing an Environmental Assessment, an
agency must determine if a proposed action may have a significiant effect
on the environment. According to the rules, the agency must state the
reasons supporting this determination.
It is not sufficient, as sometimes happens, for agencies to merely
list the regulatory significance criteria (Sec. 11-200-12(b)(11), HAR) and
without sny supporting statements, claim that these criteria do not apply
to the project under study.
The public deserves a full accounting of the process by which a
determination of the significant environmental impact is reached. The
decisionmaking rationale should include reference to the specific section
of the Environmental Assessment whichis relevant to a particular criterion,
along with a brief discussion. Controversial topics may merit a more
extensive discussion and justifucation.
Public confidence in the equality and wisdom of government
decisionmaking can only be polstered by following the intent and letter of
our State's EIS rules. Agencies often are required to make some tough
calls. The public deserves an explanation of thelogic behind the decisions
made by their government.
(Editors note: Thanks, OEQC. That is what the public wants!)
INJUSTICE IN MINIMUM WAGE by Richard O. Rowland
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----- HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS -----
Softball -- The Wahine Softball team closed their regular season with
two losses to the Maui Sabers. The 11-2 and 11-1 losses gave the Wahine a
2-6 record on the season with a sweep of Lanai on Lanai during the holidays
being their only victories. those victories were important to the post-
season as they qualified for the MIL post-season tournament. Seniors Tarrah
Starkey, Rochelle Poaha, and Sybil Lopez closed their careers for the
Wahine.
Maui 11, Moloka'i 2 -- The Sabers tallied on a fielder's choice and a
single for two runs in the first inning. Molokai came back with a pair of
runs of their own by capitalizing on five Saber errors. Maui scored another
pair of runs in the top of the second on a pair of hits, two walks, and a n
error to take the lead for good.
Both teams were unable to take advantage of scoring opportunities
through the middle innings, but a five-run outburst by the Sabers in the
sixth gave them more breathing room. Four hits and an error broke the game
open. Two more insurance runs in the seventh closed the scoring.
Starkey went the distance for Molokai. She gave up 12 hits, walked
five, and struck out for. Lopez. Rhythesia Villa, and Shaeralee Pelekane
managed the only Molokai hits. Both teams were charged with seven errors.
Maui 11, Moloka'i 1 -- In the 11-1 loss, Poaha's third inning single
averted a no-hitter by Maui's Nani Domingo. an error, two walks, and a
sacrifice fly by Pelekane in the fourth inning accounted for Molokai's only
tally.
Starkey allowed eight hits in the abbreviated game. She walked three
and struck out two. Three Saber hits came in the four-fun second inning and
another three hits came in the top of th fifth. Molokai was charged with
seven errors.
Basketball -- The Farmers opened their season after participating in a
pre-season tournament at Seabury Hall. The Farmers lost the opener to
Seabury, dropped their second game to top-ranked Punahou, and had their
third game called off when a late December storm caused wet floors at the
Seabury gym. The Farmers returned home to host the Spartans and wound up
splitting the weekend series.
Head coach Richard Hardman takes over at the helm for Molokai. He is
assisted by Walter Ritte and Jerome Kalama. Hardman welcomes back Hale
Domingo, Noa Horner, and David Spencer. The trio saw lots of playing time
last season. Legran Akana, Anthony Naki and Henry French are other
returnees.
Seabury Hall 62, Moloka'i 58 -- The Spartans opened a small lead in
the opening period behind the play of Luini Sete. The 13-9 advantage held
through an even second quarter and Seabury took a 30-26 lead into halftime.
The Farmers closed the gap and trailed, 45-44, after three periods.
Noa Horner's seven third quarter points helped to pull the Farmers closer.
Seabury managed to tally nine free throws in the final minutes of the game
to take the opener.
Sete's 27 points were high for the game. Molokai was led by Horner and
Hale Domingo with 12 points a piece. Anthony Wickes and Henry French each
added nine points. Dustin Spencer came off the bench to add seven points
and David Spencer tossed in six points. Carah Smith's three points closed
the Molokai scoring.
Molokai outshot the Spartans for the game by making 23 field goals to
Seabury's 18. Five of the Farmer baskets came from 3-point range.
Unfortunately, they lost the game on the boards and were out rebounded by
the Spartans and out-fouled the Spartans, 27-12. The Spartans converted 20
of 37 free throws and the Farmers made 7 of 16 which proved the be the
difference in the game.
Molokai 62, Seabury Hall 57 -- With very little differences except
for the final score, the second game was a repeat of the first one. Two of
the differences came from the free throw line and on the boards. The
Farmers did a much better job of controlling the boards and made 14 of 21
free throws that proved to be key factors in this game. The big difference
came from defensive efforts from Domingo and Kapono Bush who managed to
hold the high-scoring Sete to just 12 points for the evening.
Six Farmers contributed to the first quarter scoring for a 19-12 edge.
Two long-range rainbows from Smith gave the Farmers a huge lift after
Horner got into early foul trouble. Again, an even second period gave
Molokai a 33-26 lead at the half.
The Farmers opened a 49-38 lead after three period and held off a
furious rally in the closing seconds by making key free throws in t he
final moments of the game. The free throws offset some poor shot selection
as Molokai forced up several attempts in a wild finish. Seabury did not
help their cause with mediocre shooting from the foul line. Thirty Molokai
fouls gave them 43 free throws, but they converted only 23 of the attempts.
Domingo's 17 points led all scorers. Horner added 12 despite his foul
trouble and Wickes was also in double figures with ten points. David
Spencer (7), Smith (6), French (4), bush (2) dustin Spencer (2), and Legran
Akana 92) accounted for the rest of the Farmer points.
SWIMMING AND SOCCER REPORTS:
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19 Basketball vs. Kaahumanu Hou Barn 7:30
January 20 Basketball vs. Kaahumanu Hou Barn 7:30 pm
January 26 Girls Soccer vs. Baldwin Kaunakakai 4:15 pm
January 27 Girls Soccer vs. Baldwin Kaunakakai 10:00 am
February 2 Basketball vs. Baldwin Barn 7:30
February 3 Basketball vs. Baldwin Barn 7:30
February 9 Girls Soccer vs. Kaahumanu Hou Kaunakakai 4:15 pm
February 10 Girls Soccer vs. Kaahumanu Hou Kaunakakai 10:00 am
February 16 Basketball vs. Lanai Barn 7:30
February 17 Basketball vs. Lanai Barn 7:30
Aloha kakou, readers!
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