Molokai Advertiser News -- 17 April 1996 [Wed]
Prophet Zarquon
The Molokai Advertiser News
April 17, 1996 issue
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Summaries by George Peabody <mol...@aloha.net>
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HAWAII'S H-4 UPLOADS THE MAN
Molokai Advertiser News now appears on the Hawaii's H-4 website, and
includes some local photos too! Visit http://www.hotspots.hawaii.com
anytime and get the latest news of Molokai, and see the photos. And you
will love all the other publications, source info., and H-4's internet
radio -- Its Amazing!
Hawaii's first all internet radio station, I.R.H. is having a fund
drive to help keep the Hawaiian music operation on the air. The station
which "broadcasts" (a better descrption would be "webcasts") out of H4 has
been a very popular stop for afficiandos and fans of local Hawaiian
music... especially those away from Hawaii, where access to the music is
very scarce. Rabbett says that about 6,000 people listen to the
broadcasts every week. He is now asking for listener help in order to keep
I.R.H. going. For more information, drop by and read up on how you can
help I.R.H. The URL is: http://www.hotspots.hawaii.com/IRH-home.html
$25,000 AWARD OFFERED IN PIPELINE VANDALISM
Your information could earn you up to $25,000 Reward if it leads to
the arrest and indictment of persons responsible for the recent vandalism
to the water pipeline above Kaunakakai. You do not have to give your name.
Crime Stoppers offers anonymity by offering each caller a code
number. This unusually large reward has been made to Crime Stoppers from
the Molokai community specifically for the information on the Molokai
pipeline vandalism case because of the community wide effect of the
vandalism. Additional donations are being accepted. Call Crime Stoppers
new toll free number: 1- 888-242-6966, then ask for a code number, then
tell your information, then check back a few days later using your code
number to identify your call in... then collect your REWARD!
Also, information about other felony crimes that leads to the arrest
and indictment of those responsible, or to the capture of wanted fugitives
can earn the caller up to $1,000.
LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT: TORCH RUN
Sixty runners, walkers, bicyclists, wheelchair athletes, babes in
strollers participated in the annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Special
Olympics Torch Run Saturday morning in Hoolehua. Glenn Phillips, one of
Molokai's best conditioned athletes was the first runner to make it around
the 3.8 course. Carrying the Special Olympics Torch were Susan McPherson,
Walter Whitten, Mahie McPherson, Liko Tancayo, and Eddie Delos Reyes. The
U.S. Olympic Torch was carried around the entire course by Jesse English,
sponsored by Butch Mason, the original organizer of the Molokai Amateur
Radio Association. Ken McDowell, Hawaii Special Olympics Coordinator also
participated the the run.
Besides Special Olympians and their families, other participants
included, Brother Kamakana and his friend from Honolulu, Sus Kondo, who
regularly participates in Oahu and Molokai Torch Runs; Rita Kalahiki, a
Special Olympics coach who, despite painful heels, completed the course on
a bicycle, "brave in the attempt." And there was "the Principal" and Mr.
Bellino, and teachers from Kaunakakai, Kualapuu, and Molokai High School,
who all got up and out for the 7 am start on a Saturday! Best of all was
the upbeat, positive attitude of the Special Athletes who were eager to
start the qualifying competition for next month's State Games.
Following the Torch Run, the first two qualifying events were held in
the MHIS parking lot. Ribbons were awarded to Charissa Davis for her first
time attempt in the 25m assisted walk, with teacher Judy Shaw. Sumiko Aea,
finished her 25m walk with a flourish, coached by teacher Shari Lynn .
Both girls received lots of cheers from friends and family.
Other events included the softball throw, standing long jump, long
jump, distance runs and other track and field events. The Torch Run is a
recognition of the Honolulu Police Officer Troy Barboza who was killed in
the line of duty, and who had been a Special Olympics coach. This local
torch run also is a benefit for the local and US Olympic team.
This year, Molokai Special Olympics includes more than 40 Special
Athletes and their coaches who have participated in Aquatics in Kona in
March. Later this month Molokai Special Athletes will be competing in
softball on Maui, will also be going to Hilo for Basketball competitions.
The Hawaii Special Olympics will be held during the Memorial Day weekend
in Honolulu. In August, Molokai will be hosting the Regional soccer
championships, with funding assist from the Weinberg Foundation. Molokai
Director of Special Olympics LaVerne Legare thanked the Special Olympics
athletes and their families, all the community and law enforcement runners
for their participation.
Also not to be forgotten is the Molokai Amateur Radio Club, who did a
full exercise to monitor all the runners during the hour and a half event
and Wesley Davis for the loan of the tent.
HANDS ON FUN: '96 TEEN FAIR
The 1996 Teen Health Fair last Wednesday filled The Barn with a wide
variety of activities to "Make Healthy Lives". Chairperson Julie Nakamura
and her committee put together a wide variety of agencies with lots of
information and hand-on activities.
The Department of Health Public Health Nurses Ken Gonzales and Kathy
Kennedy taught students how to take their pulse and about how exercise can
improve your heart health and the Nutrition Branch's Wendy Espaniola could
do a print out of your blood pressure and body fat analysis, good for
teens to know.
In the next booth, "Try Friendship First", the Coalition to Reduce
Teen Pregnancy was thought-provoking -- encouraging teens to make choices
for safe, abstinent, fun activities like making popcorn with a friend,
giving a flower to a friend, or going to the beach with a group of friends
to surf and swim, or helping a senior citizen neighbor together, and talk
story and music sharing by Youth Center staff Joshua Adachi and George
Aiwohi , picture taking with friends . There was much to do, students
"worked" to get prizes by visiting and participating in as many booths as
they could, got some great freebies and lots of good health information.
Among the other agencies involved were Na Pu'uwai, Family Support Center,
American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, American Heart
Association, Maui Police Department, Family Planning Project, Peer
Education (most popular booth with face painting by talented students),
Molokai General Hospital, Interim Health Care, Maui AIDS Foundation, Hale
Ho'okupa'a, BYU Athletes, Kamehameha Schools.
Committee members who worked hard to put the 1996 Health Fair
together with Nakamura were Sybil Lopez, Tiffany Rhyne, Ilima Gorsich,
Keola Stone, Greg Solatorio, Johnette Sanchez, Courtney Spencer, Sheries
Jose, Nani Sambajon, Matt Yamashita, Melissa Pacana, Letitia Han, Gisele
Ortegoro. Advisors included Erin Eichorn, Student Activities Coordinator,
Public Health Nurse Ken Gonzales, and PCNC Adele Lee. The morning Health
Fair was followed by an afternoon assembly.
TAXPAYERS RIPPED OFF FOR OHA FUNDS: GOVERNOR WANTS FAIRNESS
Talking about existing law, "the law treats the public unfairly,"
Gov. Cayetano said today that he supports a House bill that would cut
payments to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from revenues collected from
ceded lands. The main change the bill would make is to exclude the values
of improvements the government has made to ceded lands, such as the
Honolulu International Airport.
Earlier this week, nearly 200 demonstrators rallied at the state
Capitol to protest.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs expressed its disappointment and
strong opposition to the passage. This bill will curtail the OHA trust
for native Hawaiians by 80%. It's estimated that current OHA trust
revenues of $15.1 million would be reduced to as little as $2.9 million
per year under the proposed legislation.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY APRIL 20
The 1996 Moloka'i Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday,
April 20, from 9:00 am to 2:00pm at the Mitchell Pauole Center. Recording
artist Del Beazley will be featured (local boy Weymouth Kamakana plays
with Del), and introducing "Chant" a group from Oahu about to release
their first CD. Ikona Pescaia will do an encore performance of his
winning number from last year's ukulele contest, Moana's Hula Halau will
do their Merrie Monarch renditions, and Punana Leo and the Immersion
students will share their sweet Hawaiian voices. Moloka'i Earth Day was
started by a community citizens' group called Moloka'i CARES. their
vision and efforts have made a lasting impression and continues through
events like the Earth Day Celebration. The Moloka'i Recycling Center is
another testament of the efforts of Molokai Cares.
So come Celebrate and see the cultural and environmental exhibits,
enjoy the music and ono fooood, and maybe get lucky and win a helicopter
trip to the mountains of Moloka'i. This is a Drug Free event,
co-sponsored by local businesses and organized by a local Earth Day
Committee.
Members of the Earth Day Committee who have volunteered their time
are: Dan Bennett, Agnes Dela Cruz, Crystal Egusa, Zach Helm, Moke Kim,
Ron Kimball, Penny Martin, Kali Montero, Diane Mokuau, Guy Nagai, Vicky
Newberry, Malcom Pastrana, Malia Pierce, Rick Potts, Auntie Moana Dudoit.
PARENTS TO PARENTS
Times have changed! What are our youngsters experiencing? How can we
as parents help your keiki grow up to be productive, happy adults? How can
we talk to our teens about sexuality, responsibility, communication?
Come to Kaunakakai Cafetorium on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 pm.
Parent to Parent will help us find the answers! Door prizes and child care
provided.
For more information call Janice Kalanihuia at 553-5145.
PARENT TO PARENT is sponsored by the Molokai Community Team for
Responding to Teen Pregnancy/Parenting (a project of Healthy
Mothers/Healthy Babies).
TEENS: WHAT'S NORMAL?
Information submitted by Yvonne Friel, PCNC
Has your dream child turned into a nightmare??? Why does my child
think its cool to have blue hair!!? There's a phone growing out of my
daughter's ear !!! He's out all the time, I don't know what to do! They
listen to their friends, before they listen to me!!
Sounds familiar? Do you feel like the generations are spreading
farther and farther apart? Are you so frustrated you're ready to hang
him/her up? Join the Molokai High & Intermediate School and the
Parent-Community Network Centers (PCNC) as they present "Living in Peace
With Your Teenager (& Pre- Teens)" featuring the one and only C.W.
Stephens on Tuesday, April 23, 1996, 6:30-8:00 pm. Mitchell Pauole Center.
C.W. Stevens, former Middle School Principal & Honolulu District Middle
School specialist, is currently the Executive Director of Hawaii
Association of Middle Schools.
C.W. will give you informational as well as a humorous presentation
on how to survive "those years." He'll give you tips to help you bridge
the generation gap.
Need more information? Call your school's PCNC Facilitator.
MISS MOLOKA`I FILIPINA CANDIDATES NAMED
by Irenio Vergara
The Molokai Filipino Community Council has just launched its 1996
Miss Molokai Filipina Pageant in a meeting held with the contestants on
April 7, 1996 at Mrs. Rhody Abrahano's residence.
The candidates are: Miss Sybil K. Lopez, daughter of Mr. Tony Lopez;
Miss Tarrah Leana Starkey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Starkey; Miss
Shelby K. Pedro, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Pedro; and Mrs. Leimomi J.
Gutierres, daughter of Mrs. & Mrs. Donald Gutierres.
The MFCC highly appreciates the community's understanding and
cooperation in extending your financial support when the contestants
approach to sell tickets to the event. The net proceeds are for a
scholarship fund for those wishing to pursue higher education beyond high
school.
MOLOKA`I RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES EXPAND WITH NEW EQUIPMENT
Maui County's aggressive development of recycling programs has
benefitted many of Maui's citizens. However, programs serving the County's
more remote locations, Hana and the island of Molokai, have been slower in
coming. That is about to change.
In Hana, a program initiated on April 1 will allow residents and
businesses to drop off glass containers at a designated spot at the Hana
landfill. Then, on an as-needed basis a glass pulverizer will be
transported to Hana from Aloha Glass Recycling in Kahului. The pulverized
glass will remain in Hana for use by the community as an aggregate
substitute, for decorative landscaping use, and for use as backfill.
According to Dr. Hana Steel, County of Maui Recycling Coordinator,
the new program is a result of the County listening to the needs and
desires of the Hana community, then working with Aloha Glass Recycling to
find a way to help Hana divert materials from the landfill. "
On Molokai a similar set of problems, compounded by the lengthy
process involved in siting, designing building and opening a new landfill
had Friendly Isle residents behind the recycling power curve as well.
Primary among the logistical problems for Molokai was finding a way to
process recyclables -- newspaper, office paper, metals -- for delivery to
markets on Oahu, the U.S. mainland and Asia. While Molokai citizens,
including commercial accounts, had the desire to divert recyclables from
their new landfill, the quantities involved did not make it financially
feasible for a private contractor to invest in necessary equipment.
As a result, the County for purchased of an all-purpose baler for
Molokai. The baler, scheduled to be installed this week, can compress and
bale all types of recyclables, which will then be shipped to off-island
markets. Molokai residents, most of whom bring their household trash and
recyclables to the island's landfill, are encouraged to separate their
recyclables at home and drop them off at a designated section of the
landfill for processing. The business sector is also encouraged to
participate. For more information about Recycle Moloka'i call Malcolm
Pastrana at 553-3869.
THE MOLOKA`I LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT
by Ed Mahoney
A Pride of Lions, Lionesses and Leos gathered at the Kaunakakai
Soccer Field for the Annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April
6, 1996.
More than 2000 colorful eggs had been left by the Easter Bunny and
Molokai's children turned out for the joyous hunt. The Easter Bunny also
hid three very special Golden Eggs. Nakai Young, Jonathan Sanchez and
Jacob Puaa- Spencer found these treasures and were each awarded $5.Young
After the youngsters gathered up their delicious bounty, everyone enjoyed
the Easter Parade and the exciting contests. The Easter Bunny especially
wants to thank Rose Brito, Barbara Adams and Veronica Marquez for serving
as judges.
The winners of the Easter bonnet contest were William Dudoit, Uilani
Makekau and Cheryl Alavazo.
Taking home the prizes for the most beautiful Easter baskets were
Jonathan Dela Cruz, Lindsey Keohuloa and Clinton Remedio. Awards for the
most beautifully decorated Easter Eggs went to Brandy Kani, John Rawlins
and Charles Puaa-Spencer.
The Easter Bunny would like to thank everyone who made this a safe
and enjoyable festivity. Special thanks to Tadashi Misaki for organizing
the boiling and coloring of two hundred dozen eggs and to John Sprinzel
who coordinated all the volunteers' efforts.
BEAMER, LAKE LEAD `OHANA ARTS WORKSHOP
You could see that John Kaupu was pleased with his warrior puppet he
made with the guidance of Aunty Nona Beamer, who by the way, appreciated
all the wonderful Moloka'i sweet potato and other goodies brought by
Moloka'i participants. One participant told how engrossed some became,
"Where's my head?!" and "I lost my head!" were comments heard during the
creative process.
Moloka'i students learned to make puppets using small dried coconuts
for heads and each one was decorated with more natural materials and a
cloth body. Under the direction of George Kon, wearing lei, this group was
rehearsing for their presentation at the conclusion of the workshop. These
students were fortunate to be working with An expereinced theater director
and looked like they had fun, too!
A three-day hands-on workshop April 11-13 with renown story tellers
Aunty Nona Beamer and Kumu Keolamaka'ainana Lake was held at the Molokai
High & Intermediate School. Beginning with an evening workshop on
Thursday with a packed cafetorium at Molokai High & Intermediate School,
Moloka'i residents were treated to a moving and inspiring display of the
Hawaiian language through 'oli and dance by guests from the Big Island,
Oahu, Maui, and Kaua'i as well as Moloka'i artists. Especially impressive
was British-born hanai son of Aunty Nona Beamer, Kaliko Trapp who is
fluent in Hawaiian, Tongan and Samoan languages. He is involved in
curriculum development at the Hawaiian Language Immersion school,
Nawahiokalani'opu'u in Hilo, where the students are up to ninth grade.
This workshop was an opportunity to work with well-known artists and
kumu in hula ki'i, oli, drawing and painting, theater, carving and fabric
with found materials: hands-on experiences for family members to help them
support their keiki who have an interest in art. In the spirit of 'ohana,
there were parents with their keiki working together on puppets, keiki
drawing and painting, Immersion program kumu and na haumana. The puppets
made during Friday and Saturday were wonderfully creative, decorated with
potato stamped designs, shells, fiber and fresh materials! And two plays
were rehearsed and performed keiki, makua and kupuna participants in the
workshop. What was special was that one of Aunty Harriet Ne's stories was
chosen as one of the plays.
Besides the noted teachers, Nona Beamer and Kumu Lake, others lending
their expertise and mana'o to the three-day workshop were Kalena Silva,
Kaliko Trapp both from Hale Kumo'o, and Mauliola Cook and John Akana,
familiar to Moloka'i audiences for their Legends of Pele and Hawai'i dance
programs. Molokai's Fred Lorenzo lent his sculpting expertise, fabric
decoration was taught by Sara Atabaki.
Moloka'i liaison Susan Nartatez and Project coordinators Lei AhSing,
Denise Miyahara, and Meleanna Aluli Meyer appeared pleased at the
community's response to this workshop, despite the many other activities
going on this weekend.
This project is funded by the NEA, State Foundation on Culture and
the Arts and administered by the Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education
(whose director Louise King Lanzilotti was present at the workshop) and
Moloka'i High School, with kokua from many in the community.
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WHY TEENS DON'T GET SOVEREIGNTY: IT'S A SCAM!
The students who attended a meeting with lawmakers regarding Hawaiian
sovereignty said they "need more education about sovereignty and Hawaiian
issues...sovereignty has been heavily debated in our school for over a
year now and the true meaning of it is still unclear to me... we are
confused... The purposes of different pro-sovereignty groups make the
issue seem impossible... we need more facts and information," students
complained.
Attention: Students ! You have tried to get an understanding of the
purpose and meaning of Hawaiian sovereignty, but you still can't get a
clear focus on the issue. Why? You are NOT stupid, so think about it:
Maybe it is a scam !? Your gut, your naau, is telling you to beware, to
makaala !
Think about it. Maybe you want to believe these pro-sovereignty
groups will give you control of your destiny, political control, freedom
from the problems of being governed by non-Hawaiians. But realize Hawaiian
sovereignty leaders want you to follow them; they want to be your leaders
in a government that will make laws you must follow or be punished, and
they will collect taxes from you to support the Sovereign Hawaiian
government bureaucrats. Is that what you want?
A Sovereign Hawaiian Nation will do to you what every government does
to its citizens- govern your life! Boss you around and tax you to poverty,
just like the existing Hawaiian government has been doing for 45 years.
Because existing government is so corrupt, you want to believe in the
sales pitches of these pro-sovereignty groups who want you to follow
them-and you have forgotten that you are a sovereign individual American
with unalienable rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
You are a sovereign individual, until you give it up to join a group
whose members are governed by a Sovereign Ruler. Many of your relatives
fought for, many died for individual liberty, and freedom, for you. Will
you neglect or trash your heritage, and become a subject of yet another
government? Or will you protect your individual sovereignty?
Libertarians cherish our American heritage of liberty and freedoms,
personal responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and especially
the individual sovereignty that is our power over our own lives. As
socialist, communist, even democratic governments collapse all around us
throughout the world, the people demand more liberty, free markets, and a
political system that respects and protects the rights of each sovereign
individual.
Remember: there is no Utopia on Earth, not even for native Hawaiians.
Without your individual sovereignty, there is only slavery!
Students' comments are welcome: The Molokai Advertiser-News, att:
George Peabody, editor, HC01 Box 770, Kaunakakai, Molokai, HI 96748 (phone
or fax 558-8253).
Aloha kakou, readers!
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