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Molokai Musicians: Zelie Duvauchelle
By Roberta Cross, Community Reporter Editor's note: In a new series highlighting Molokai musicians, the Dispatch asks local artists about their roots, passions and influences.
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elie Duvauchelle was born and raised in Puko`o on the east end of Molokai. She is currently working on her album entitled “Hu,” which means "to pour forth." For the last 20 years, she has been performing, composing songs and preparing for this album. Duvauchelle’s big news is that her album will be co-produced with recording engineer Milan Bertosa. Bertosa recorded Israel Kamakawiwo`ole singing "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" and "White Sandy Beach" for the first time in a spontaneous late-night studio session in 1988. He was also the sound engineer for many of falsetto singer Kindy Sproat’s recordings. He will record her singing and playing `ukulele in August at her ocean-side home in Puko`o. Question: What’s your earliest musical memory? Answer: Being in my grandparent’s garage with all my aunties and uncles. There was a party and my aunties were dancing -- just getting up and dancing, and my uncles were playing music. I was playing with the other kids. My aunty Mary was doing the “bottle” dance, which was a naughty hula, and the adults were laughing so hard, I ran over to watch. I don’t remember the exact song they were playing. There was an empty whiskey bottle and they tied it around Aunty Mary’s legs, they rigged it somehow with nylon stockings, I think. Whenever she would do an `uwehe the bottle would go up her mu`umu`u. I was small, and watching this bottle go up and down under her dress. My grandma them were laughing so hard they were crying. She was real kolohe, my Aunty Mary, and as she got older she became real religious, and when I tried to talk to her about it later she said “shhhh, we don’t talk about that.” I’ve never seen any-
MURAL BRINGS MO`OLELO TO LIFE
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f you ventured to Keawanui Fishpond last month, you would have found life taking shape. On eight seven-foot high canvas panels, the stories of Molokai were transformed from words to images. With warm colors and bold brushstrokes, more than a dozen local youth worked alongside artistic masters to create a mural that tells mo`olelo that many have never seen -- only heard. The mural consists of eight panels, each depicting stories from different areas of Molokai. About 48 mo`olelo are represented, with about five stories shown in each panel. Sixteen Molokai students, ages 10 to 16, five master Native Hawaiian artists and two Molokai apprentices worked for one week straight to bring life to ancient tales. Led and inspired by educator, artist and poet Maile Naehu, who teaches here on Molokai, the project is driven by a desire to empower youth to tell their island's stories. "Every single youth should be entitled
task in advance. Last year, Naehu led a smaller mural project that acted as a kick starter and recruiting tool for this larger masterpiece. She said about half of the students from last year's painting came back to participate for the week-long intensive. Aunty Opu`ulani Albino, a kupuna whom Naehu said she had worked with for years, taught students the mo`olelo. "When the kids would share these stories in the programs we [she and Albino] would teach, the parents would always come to me and be like, 'how come I didn't learn these stories growing up?'" said Naehu. "So that was like my main drive... if my generation and generations above don't know, we need to make sure the youth know. How do we immortalize these stoA Work in Progress ries through art?" While the art itself took shape over the Students traveled around the island period of one week, the preparation took visiting the sites of the mo`olelo, soaking nearly a year. Naehu said she worked to up the history of the tales they would soon recruit, educate and prepare youth for the
to become storytellers," said Naehu. "Make sure that the story is told right, and we can all be storytellers." The theme for the project is Aloha `Aina. "...That beautiful relationship that kanaka and land should have, and a lot of us have successfully disconnected ourselves from nature," explained Naehu. "A lot of these ancient stories and mo`olelo that are depicted in this mural project explain the natural phenomena or natural resources, how they came to be, who the protectors are, and why we need to keep telling these stories so we understand. It's not just a fluffy fairytale from a storybook, there are answers and reasons and purpose behind all of them."
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Two Track Athletes Represent at States
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ori Lee DeRouin (shot put) and Sehja Pedro (discus) of The Molokai Track Team competed at the 2016 Island Movers Track And Field Championships two weeks ago at Kamehameha Kapalama Campus on Oahu. DeRouin, a senior this year, came
in 21st place with a throw of 29 ft. 6.5 in. Pedro, a sophomore, placed 17th with a throw of 97 ft. 6 in. Coach Micah Buchanan said it was a good experience. "Our two athletes who made it to states this year did good but did not make the finals on Saturday," he said. "We had a very educational experience for our future seasons and overall great state tournament."
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Alex Mawae Wins at Paddle Imua By Clare Seeger Mawae
County of Maui News Release Maui County’s Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) celebrated Women’s History month by presenting the annual “Women of Excellence” awards on March 24 in the Mayor’s Conference Room. This year, Women’s History Month honored women from all cultural backgrounds and in all levels of public service and government who have shaped our County’s history and future through their public service and/or government leadership. Molokai's own Kimberly Svetin was a recipient of the award. Svetin is President/ General Manager of Molokai Drugs, Inc. and has worked with Legislature to stand against a mandatory mail order prescription medication bill, advocated for educational opportunities including STEM and robotics, assisted students with job recommendations and college placement, served on various advisory boards and coordinated fundraising efforts for school activities, according to her letters of recommendation. "Kimberly Svetin is definitely a woman of excellence and clearly distinguishes herself from her peers and colleagues through the many examples of her professional work, her community involvement
and in her involvement with and advocacy for the educational system," stated one of her nominators. Women’s history month is a national celebration of women, a time where the richness of women leaders and their accomplishments are honored. In accordance with the national women’s movement, this year’s award theme, “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.” This formal recognition of women was started in 1980 by President Carter as a week-long celebration. In 1987 the U.S. Congress expanded it to the month of March. “The Committee on the Status of Women looks forward to this annual awards ceremony, as it gives us an opportunity to honor all the nominated women for their excellence and all the work they’ve done,” said Molly Murawski, CSW Chair. “We feel it is important to recognize those who have spent so much time and energy for the betterment of Maui County. Their contributions have had a major impact in our community, and they set an example of public service we can all follow.” For information on the Maui County Committee on the Status of Women, visit mauicounty.gov/csw.
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Paddle Imua was held on Maui with the famous downwind Maliko run last weekend. Stand Up Paddles, one-man, two-man and six-man canoes, skis, and even sailboats lined up at the starting line bringing together the ocean sports community to paddle and sail for Maui’s children with special needs. This was their fifth annual event and Molokai’s 13 year old Alex Mawae’s second Paddle Imua. Alex took first place in the Men’s division of the 12’6 category. Despite the challenging conditions of on shore winds and rain, the event brought out smiles to all that participated. Alex charged his way to Kahului and pretty much a one sided paddle for the whole 10 miles. One of the better memories for Alex from this event was the second event of the day. He was asked to
team up with some of the kids with special needs and making their own relay race going around buoys. This really made Alex smile knowing that paddling in this event helped to raise over $100,000 in the last five seasons. The money has all gone to fund Camp Imua, a week-long camp program giving the kids an incredible experience that their daily lives do not allow. Paddle Imua, made possible by John Smalley of Bluesmiths Crafted Waterwear, was certainly an event Alex will not forget. Not only did the event bring out determination and focus in this rainy challenging event, it brought out the heart of everyone as they paddled and raised money for these incredible special kids. It was so neat to see this community of ocean athletes come together for such a great cause. Certainly an event that has inspired Alex to go to the next level in every thing that he is currently doing.
Friend of Youth Award Goes to Molokai Recipient Submitted by Diane Abraham The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Youth, Human & Civil Rights Committee promotes civil rights to support and nurture the diversity of our educational community. Each year, the committee bestows the Friend of Youth Award to individuals who go above and beyond to provide service to children and youth in their communities. As the committee’s Chair, on April 16, I was honored and humbled to give the 2016 Friend of Youth Award to Ted Takamiya for his outstanding work with youth here on Molokai. Takamiya’s motto of “Invest in
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The Marques family. Left to right, 4th person on left, Bernice Marques, Ku`ulei Kaalouahi, Edward Marques (the lighthouse keeper, with white hat), Helen Staszkow Marques, Edward's wife, Margarite Marques Alcazar (Edward’s oldest daughter), Wallace Alcazar (Margarite’s husband). Ke Ki`i: Ka `ohana Marques. Ka hema a ka `ākau, ke kanaka `ehā ma ka hema, `o Bernice Marques, `o Ku`ulei Kaalouahi, `o Edward Marques (ke kahu hale ipukukui, me ka papale ke`oke`o), `o Helen Staszkow Marques, kā Edward Marques wahine, a me Margarite Marques Alcazar (kā Edward hiapo), Wallace Alcazar (kā Margarite kāne).
Ha`i hou `ia na Alice Brown, haumāna o ka papa `ōlelo Hawai`i UHMC, e like me kā Cookie Kaalouahi Numazu i ha`i ai iā ia Pictured, Preston, William Casino (asst coach), Kanahele, Kaiea. Photo by Kanahele Montizor.
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he Molokai Tennis Boys doubles team of Kaiea Dowling and Preston Pascua-Kahookano traveled to the 2016 Carlsmith Ball State Tennis Championships two weeks ago on Hawaii Island. The boys lost in the first round against a team from Punahou 6-0,6-0 but Head Coach Kanahele Montizor said it was a great experience.
“Our boys had an amazing experience and they made a run for it!" he said. "The caliber was on a whole different level and it sparked a whole different perspective into them. They are determined to get better and train in the offseason for another epic battle possibly at the state tournament! Mahalo to everyone on island and from other islands! Thanks to everyone for the support and help through this amazing and rewarding season!”
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He mo`olelo k`ia o ke aloha manomano i ho`omaka aku ai ma ka Hale Ipukukui o Kalaupapa. Ua pono e kūkulu `ia he hale ipukukui ma ke kapakai `ākau o Moloka`i e alaka`i ai i nā moku ma o ka moana `o Kaiwi ma waena o O`ahu a me Moloka`i. I ka makahiki 1909, ua kūkulu `ia ka Hale Ipukukui ma Kalaupapa, kapa `ia kona inoa `o "Moloka`i Light." I ka makahiki 1866, ua ne`e maila nā po`e mua nona ka ma`i Lēpela (Hansen’s Disease) i Kalawao. Ua `ike `ia ka pono o kekahi hale ipukukui e alaka`i aku i nā moku e halihali ana i nā po`e `ōma`ima`i. Nui nā pilikia i ke kūkulu `ana i ka hale ipukukui ma muli o nā kānāwai aupuni i hō`ole i nā limahana e pili koke i ka po`e `ōma`ima`i. Akā, ua lilo i pilialoha nā po`e āpau. `O James Keanu ke kahu hale ipukukui mua. I kekahi lā, iā ia e hana ana me ke kianapauka, ua lilo kona lima i ka pahu `ana. Ua pono ke kōkua hou ma ka hale ipukukui. I ka makahiki 1935, ua loa`a maila ka uila i ka hale kukui o Kalaupapa. Ma ia makahiki nō, ua hai `ia `o Edward Marques
ma ke `ano he kahu ipukukui kōkua. `O kona uku hana, he $125 kālā o ka mahina, akā ua pono `o ia e ho`iho`i i ke kālā he $20 i kēlā me kēia mahina no kona noho `ana. Ua kipa mua `o Edward Marques iā Kalaupapa, ma ka nāhāhā `ia `ana o kona moku `o S.S Ka`ala kona inoa. Na ka maka`ainana o Kalaupapa e ho`opakele iā ia, no laila ua `ike `o ia i ka lokomaika`i o lākou. Ua `ōlelo `o ia, "I ka nāhāhā `ia `ana o ko`u moku ma kapakai, kahi o ka ipukukui o Kalaupapa, `a`ole ho`i au i no`ono`o e ho`i ma ke `ano he kahu o ia ipukukui nō." Ua pa`akīkī iho nō ka hele a ho`i mai mai ke kūlanakauhale o Kalaupapa ā i ka hale ipukukui. Nā Hua`ōlelo Hou = New Vocabulary Words hale ipukukui = lighthouse pahu me kianapuaka = explosion with dynamite kūkulu = to construct nāhāhā = shipwrecked uku hana = salary ala haka lele koali = swinging plank bridge ho`ohihi = to fall deeply in love, become mesmerized kūlanakauhale = city, town Lā male `ana = wedding day
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M - Monday, T - Tuesday, W - Wednesday, Th - Thursday, F - Friday, S - Saturday, Su - Sunday
Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot TH Mitchell Pauole Center, 7 p.m. Open to public. Molokai Swim Club M, T, W, Th : Cooke Memorial Pool, 4:30 to 6 pm. T, Th double practice in morning, 5:45 to 7 a.m Pick-up Soccer W Duke Maliu Regional Park., 5pm Recreational Paddling with Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club. Call 553-3999 or 553-3530. All levels and abilities welcome. Th 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hale Wa`akapaemua. Youth in Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Tues. & Thurs 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@youthinmotion.org. Chess with Mike Hino at MHS Library. Mon. & Wed. 2-5 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw. Contact Mike at 567-6940 ext. 239 for info. Tai Chi with Mark Moran for community members 12 & older. Mon., Wed., Fri. in MHS Cafeteria. Class 1 @ 3-4:40 p.m., Class 2 @ 5-6:30 p.m. For info contact Mark at 6470655. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw. Wushu-Kung Fu with Mark Moran. Class 1: students ages 12-18. Tues. & Thurs. @ 2-3:30 p.m. in MHS Cafeteria. Limit 10 people. Class 2: community ages 12 & older. Tues. & Th. @ 5-6:30 p.m. in cafeteria. Limit 10. For info contact Mark at 647-0655. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw.
Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ceramics with MAC at Coffees of Hawaii. Wed. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Sat. 2-4 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics, pottery class taught by Dan Bennett. New students must have instructor permission to join class. MAC Jewelry Making Class with Helen Bergman at Coffees of Hawaii, 1st & 4th Thurs. of every month from 1-3 p.m. Email bergman96748@yahoo.com for details. Sewing w/ Debbie Kelley, Wed. 3-5 p.m. for community and students starting in Sept. Class 1: 3-5 p.m., Class 2: 5-7 p.m. at MHS Library. For info email Debbie at mkktreasures@ yahoo.com. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw.
Mundrick-Wichman at tippy711@live.com or 560-6215 for info. Next meeting Sept. 14. Advanced Zumba with Preciouse Senica, 553-5848 HI Seed Savers, Green Gorilla Growers meet every T,Th Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 9-10am third Monday at 5 p.m. for a potluck. For location, contact 336-1566. T,Th, F Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm Home-School Connection First Thursday of every month. Aloha Yoga every Mon, Wed and Fri from 12 - 1 p.m. at Support in homeschool academic, creative curriculum and MCHC. Call 553-3930 for more info.$40/monthly rate for extracurricular activities. Meet other homeschool families unlimited classes or $10 drop in rate per class. and teachers. For more info, call Heather at 658-0124. Beginning Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga Ho`olehua Hawaiian Civic Club Meetings for May, July, W Home Pumehana 10:30 a.m. Sept, & December, 2nd Wednesday begin at 5 p.m. at Kulana Th Mitchell Pauole Center10 a.m. ‘Oiwi Conference room. Intermediate Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga Kingdom of Hawaii II monthly meetings. Third Thursday MEETINGS of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym conference W Home Pumehana 11 a.m.Th Kaunakakai Gym 11 a.m. AA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m. room. Matua Hot Hula Fitness with Lehua Lee Nip Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191. Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who has M Maunaloa Rec Center 5 p.m. AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai Office experienced the loss of a loved one. Meet every Thursday upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Mauka side of W Kualapuu Rec Center 5:30 p.m 2- 4 p.m. at Hospice Office in Kamoi Center. For more the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m. TH Mitchell Pauole Center 5:30 p.m information please call 553-4310, ext 1972 Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII, Meetings for May, July, F Home Pumehana 11 a.m. Kilohana Rec Center 5:30 p.m. Molokai Community Children’s Council Every second Sept & December, 2n Wednesdays begin at 3:30 at Kulana Thursday at Home Pumehana, 3-4 p.m. Contact 567-6308 Personal Training with Elias Vendiola ‘Oiwi Conference Room. for info. M,T,W,Th,F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 553-5848, by apAlcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai pointment only, 5am-1:30pm General Hospital (around to the back please), Mon. & Thurs. Molokai Humane Society meets the third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Kaunakakai Elementary 7-8 p.m. Quit Smoking Mondays 11:45 a.m. Na Pu’uwai conference School Room C-107. room. 560-3653. Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. OHA/ DHHL. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st and 2nd Tues. Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. Svaroopa Yoga with Connie Clews. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John Wordin at MUSIC & ARTS of each month at MAC with special field trips on Fridays. M Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m. 553-8100 for info. T Home Pumehana, 5:15 p.m. Na Kupuna Hotel Molokai, Fridays 4-6 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting, a weekly meeting to help family and Th Classes begin at Kualapu`u Rec Center Oct. 1, 5:15 p.m. friends of alcoholics, every Monday at Hoolehua Congrega- Molokai Lions Club meets 1st Saturday of every month at Strings Class on Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass starting Aug. 8: am at Hotel Molokai. F Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m. Call Connie at 553-3597. tional Church, 2205 Lihi Pali Ave. at 5:30 p.m. 18. Kaunakakai Elementary Room A-103, Tues. & Thurs. Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down the Yoga Class open to students, families and the community. Beginner 3 p.m., Intermediate 3:30 p.m., Advanced 4 p.m. ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open studio lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, Mon. & Fri., Free to all ages. Contact Bob Underwood at 646-0733. for adults every Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Contact Heather TH Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Williams at 658-0124, artalohamolokai@hotmail.com or Art 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Yoga class focused on individual form, internal practice, Call Community Band (trumpet, trombone, sax, clarinets, Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tues. & Thurs. flutes) starting Aug. 20 at Kkai Elementary at 5 p.m. Contact Aloha on facebook. Karen at 558-8225 for info. at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8-9 a.m. Open meeting. For Bob Underwood at 646-0733. Gods Grub Hot meal served at 5 p.m. every Monday at the Zumba Basic with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 more info, call Rodney at 213-4603. corner of the baseball park. Free and open to the public. Molokai Art of Tones & Sounds w/Joshua Adachi, Mon. T, Th Home Pumehana, 9 a.m. 3-5 p.m. & Tues. 3-5 p.m. @ MHS Band Room for middle and Families Against Bullying meets every 3rd Tues at Home Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors painting, drawing, F Home Pumehana 9 a.m. Kilohana Rec Center 5 p.m. photography and more. First Friday every month plus high schoolers. Tues. 5-7 p.m. for community and students Zumba Gold with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 Pumehana Conference Room from 3:30 to 5:00p.m. Contact special dates with ArtAloha! Contact Heather at 658-0124 or grades 4 & up. No class May 11 & 12. T, Th Mitchell Paoule 10:30 a.m. Shrene Naki at 553-4225 or snakikeikicare@hawaiiantel.net artalohamolokai@hotmail.com Takeaway Tuesday guided ceramic studio 6-8 p.m., F Home Pumehana room #2 10:30 a.m. Molokai Arts Center. For more info contact molokaiartscen- Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Adventist Read to Me at Molokai Public Library First Wednesday of Church with a group of inter-denominational Christian the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765. ter@gmail.com. SPORTS & RECREATION women. Second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 Youth Ceramic Arts Classes every Saturday, for ages 4 11, Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool at MCHC Mon. & Wed., Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class p.m. For more info, call 553-5428. using primarily clay. Two classes available for an hour each: M Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m. 8:30-10:30a.m., and Kaulapu’u Community Center Tues. & Session 1 at 9:30 a.m. and Session 2 at 11 a.m. For info, email Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meet every other month, Thurs., 8:30-10:30a.m. Call 560-5642 for enrollment forms. W Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m. Mondays at 5 pm in Kalele Bookstore backyard. Contact Viola molokaiartscenter@gmail.com. Open to all. For more info call 553-5402
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► “The Business of Kindness” Free Workshop by Richard Roddy from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Kuha’o Business Center. Call Kuha’o Business Center at 553-8100.
► Nepalese Music Featuring Anna M Stirr and Ram Kumar Singh on May 25 at Molokai Public Library at 3 p.m. Free for all ages.
► Free HIV and Hep-C Testing on May 25 at the Molokai Department of Health WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Office. Call 808-242-4900 to make ap► UHMC Molokai 2016 Graduation at pointment with openings from 12 – 4 p.m. Receive results in 20 minutes. UHMC Molokai Campus at 3:00p.m. ► Kula Kaiapuni O Kualapu’u on May 25 at the Molokai Public Library Lawn at 6 p.m. Hula Drama Kamalo. Performances by all classes. Public is invited,
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► NBC Camps Molokai: Coaches Clinic on June 5 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at MHS Barn. . For More information call 808-651-5672 or visit facebook.com/ NBCMolokai ► NBC Camps Molokai: Complete Skills Junior Day Camp on June 6-7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at MHS Barn ages 8-12. Registration begins 4/11-5/27 at Kaunakakai Gym Office. For more information call 808-651-5672 ► NBC Camps Molokai: Position Specific Camp on June 6-7 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at MHS Barn ages 13-18. Registration begins 04/11-5/27 at Kaunakakai
► Open Your Home to Hawaii’s Keiki in Foster Care through Hui Ho`omalu. Call 268-5122 or visit pidf.org for info.
Gym Office. For More information call 808-651-5672 or visit facebook.com/ NBCMolokai. ► 2016 Junior Lifeguard Program June 6th-10th Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Ages13-17 registration will be open until filled. Applications can be picked up at Cooke Memorial Pool session is limited to 24 participants and is on first come/first served basis. For more information call Kekai Brown at 808-270-6140. ► Molokai 4-H Livestock Expo June 17-18 at Kaunakakai Ball Park.
Molokai Complex Office 9 a.m. - 4p.m. Call 553-1723 for more information.
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Continued From pg. 1 visualize on canvas. They researched, translated and interpreted -- for example, certain plant species mentioned in stories don't exist now, so the team had to figure out what species look similar, said Naehu. Students then drafted the images from the mo`olelo, discussed and made changes, then "upscaled," or translated the sketches onto the larger three-by-seven-foot panels. "Initially we had to pick a panel and did a rough sketch," said eighth grader Kaluhea Fay Dudoit. "But once we started putting on the background paint, everybody had to rotate so we all had our own work in every single panel."
Telling Stories, Empowering Youth Fay Dudoit said her favorite panel is from the Kalama`ula area, depicting the goddess Hina. "Hina has her o`o and she's poking it into the earth on the east side of the island and that's where all the springs emerged," she described. "It's one of my favorite stories because Hina is the mother of this island and she's such an amazing person to me... and the source of life for so many things." Another panel illustrates the mo`oula of Halawa, Lanikaula of the sacred kukui grove and a pueo, guardian of the grove. "What we're trying to do is support memory as in knowing where you're from, so all of these pieces have that kind of deep
MUSICIAN Continued From pg. 1 one else do that dance. Q: Who has influenced you most? A: As a musician, I would say Kindy Sproat. He was married to my dear friend Cheri, and I did an apprenticeship with him through the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. I would fly over from Molokai to Hawaii Island, sometimes for a week or for a weekend and stay with him and Cheri. He would sing songs and tell stories, and I recorded the songs, and I would play them back and sing with the recordings to learn the songs. He taught me about kaona in mu-
kauna in them," said Meleanna Meyer, one of the master artists. "On Molokai, there's a lot of deep mana and power here. It's very real... that's the part that's mind blowing. We have never done anything like this." Meyer said normally when they complete murals with students, the youth only join them for the first three days. However, this project was different. Molokai students were part of the process the whole week, working alongside the masters for each step. Often, the masters would stay up all night after the students had gone to sleep to continue perfecting the panels. Naehu said one student even stayed up all night to keep working, too. "That was the remarkable thing that did happen is [the kids] got to see and experience the whole completion," said Meyer. "It was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be, but they are the most wonderful group of children I've had the privilege of working with. You can see everyone's touch on all of [the panels]." She described Molokai's youth as "brilliant, talented and attentive." Meyer was joined on Molokai by fellow artists Al Lagunero, Kahi Ching, Solomon Enor and Harinani Orme. Orme said all of them are full time artists and educators, and work together frequently on large mural projects. This was their first project off of Oahu, however. Naehu describes them as "some of the best of our Native Hawaiian artists in the world." "You don't come to Molokai, you need to be invited," said Orme of the honor to be here. "Going to these specific places that your legends are written about, it's inspired
sic, the hidden and layered meanings in songs. He had a deep love for Hawaiian music, and he passed that love on to me. I listened and learned how much our Hawaiian ancestors loved nature and flowers and birds and the ocean and love making. Every thing that we Hawaiians sang about, was all of this love for this place and each other, and that was the great gift he gave me, was this love for the land, and nature, and things unseen. Now my music reflects that love. Q: What does music do for you? A: Writing songs marks something important in my life. I’ll write a song about something, or things, in my life that I am really passionate about or some event in my life, like paddling around the island for example. My
THE MOLOKAI DISPATCH • MAY 18, 2016 • us to think this would be a great project for all our islands." Meyer originally connected with Naehu through a mutual friend on Molokai. Naehu said she had admired her and her sister's work for years, as Native Hawaiian women and artists who incorporate the culture into their pieces. Naehu invited them to Keawanui Fishpond and explained what she does on Molokai as an educator. Meyer offered to collaborate, and Naehu shared her dream of a mural. Naehu said the task ahead was daunting. She would have to raise $50,000 to pay the artists, buy supplies and pay for travel. "It was an incredible learning experience for myself on how to be true to my word and not back out and not be a quitter," recalled Naehu. "I was like, 'there's no way I'm going to say I'm going to do something this amazing and back out.' So I cried many nights, I lost sleep many nights not knowing if I was going to make this happen, and doubting if I was worthy of this, and if Molokai was ready for this."
Big Paintings, Big Future The mural was recently debuted to the Molokai public at last month's Earth Day celebration. Naehu said that's just the beginning. Soon, they will be traveling to Oahu to be displayed for the month of July at acclaimed Honolulu gallery Mike's Garage. Then they will return to Molokai to be housed for the school year at the Molokai High School library. When the mural goes off-island, Naehu said students will accompany it as docents to share the stories. A documentary is being created about
song Ka`apuni `O Molokai is a record of a paddling trip around Molokai. And now every time I play that song I can recall the whole trip. Because I wrote about it, and I sing about it, I can recall that event over and over again, so it helps mark something in my life, something precious to me. Music also feeds me. It’s been a healing salve for me. It’s been something that when I am going through difficult times, I could always sing and be uplifted. It provides spiritual connection and it allows me to express my relationship with everything in nature including people. It makes me happy, it enlivens me. There is something about singing that opens me up, opens my heart. Q: How is Molokai present in
the mural by filmmaker Ruhi Moran on Molokai, and Naehu hopes to also create a book with images and transcriptions of the mo`olelo. She's dreaming big for the project's future. "I hope to see it travel around the world," she said. "I think that art gives us a space to soften people's heart and open their mind to things they might not otherwise listen to.... Our message is that our youth can be our storytellers and spread this message of aloha around the globe and show how powerful art can be." She said Molokai kupuna who visited the mural during its creation felt a strong response. "They all had the same reaction -- they all cried," she said, "because they were just like 'woah, what has just happened here.' And while we were producing it, we could literally feel the mana oozing out of these paintings -- 'thank you for bringing us to life.'" With the murals completed, Naehu said she is grateful for the accomplishment. "To give that gift to these children is so humbling," she said. "It's beyond my wildest dreams to give them something this amazing and let them become such an integral part of it from beginning to end." To date, Naehu has raised more than half of her financial goal, with $20,000 left to go. Donations can be dropped off at the Molokai Community Service Council for the mural and will go towards bringing the master artists back and travel for students to accompany the murals. Or you can follow the journey at facebook.com/molokainuiahinamural.
your music? A: Molokai is present in all of my music. Because I am a product of Molokai, I was born and raised here, it is in my being. So when I sing or play or write songs, that essence of Molokai is always in there. Because it’s in my cells and in my bones. It can’t help but come through in the music, no matter what I am singing. No matter where I am, I take Molokai. There is a certain kind of quiet, and stillness and spaciousness and potency that comes with being raised here. It is the energy of Molokai Nui a Hina, Molokai Pule O`o. It’s just part of who I am.
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CONDOMINIUMS
4B/4B on 6 ac. pool & spa w/ Guest cottage $1,950,000 SHOWN BY APT. 118 Kulawai Loop 2B/2B home on 21+ acre. BEST PRICED home in Papohaku Ranchlands $550,000 136 Kulawai Loop 2B/2B home on 21+ acres. Adjacent to 118 Kulawai Loop. $550,000 3250 Kaluakoi Rd Oceanfront 1B/1.5 B on 6 acres. $850,000 41 Kaana St. SALE PENDING 2B/2.5B w/loft, landscaped & garage. $344,900 247 Papapa Place
KEPUHI BEACH RESORT
PANIOLO HALE B-2
1 bed, 2 bath in a sunny private location. New appliances, high end furniture. $239,900.
1175 Remodeled ocean view condo $110,000 KE NANI KAI 1163 Larger floor plan. Includes Car. $119,900 242 Top floor unit ocean views 1254 1B/1B directly Oceanfront. $250,000 226 2B/2B Condo SALE PENDING
$219,000 $199,000
A-210 Rental income property $83,500 leasehold 104 Timeshare 1B/1B. One week floating 133 Timeshare One week floating 2B/2B A-306 Oceanfront top floor unit with a full-sized Loft. Leasehold $159,000 137 2B/2B SALE PENDING
$1500 $2500 $130,000
MOLOKAI SHORES
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Molokai Land & Homes
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HOME SITES PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS
MAUNALOA – Residential lots
Ocean View Lots Lot 79 7.5 ac $215,100 Lot 125 Ahiu Rd. 22+ acre $282,500 Lot 199 5 ac Ocnfrt $694,000 Lot 247 6.5 ac Ocnfrt $3,000,000 Lot 251 5.9 ac.views of Papohaku beach. Corner lot. $600,000
D-57 C-52 D-11 D-100 D-101
KAWELA PLANTATIONS
Lot 54 Lot 90
Halena Street $34,800 Unobstructed ocean & ranch land views $35,000 Mahiki Pl. $35,000 Kaana Street $49,000 Kaana Street $49,000
Lot 117 Lot 119 Lot 165
Waiokama Pl UNOBSTRUCTED views of Lanai! Uluanui Rd Uluanui Rd Ulua Rd
$189,000 $169,000 $142,000 $139,000 $127,400
COMMERCIAL LAND 180 Puali Place 1.4 acres of commercial land in Kaunakakai. $295,000
“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST”
• KEPUHI BEACH RESORT
Papohaku: $1,850,000 (fs) Beautiful Ocean Front home with spectacular ocean views.
Kanoa Beach: $449,000 (fs) 2,208 sf duplex, great investment property
Manila Camp: $169,000(fs) 3 bed/1bath with ocean views
Kaunakakai:IN ESCROW
16,306 sq. ft., Prime commercial property, in K’kai
Heights: $339,000 (fs)
Kawela Beach: $550,000 (fs)
Kaunakakai: $220,000(fs)
Kaluakoi Oceanfront: $3,888,888 (fs)
3 bed/1 bath house with ocean views 2 bed/1.5 bath. Ocean views
Oceanfront 4bed/2bath with built in mother-in-law suite
Hawaiian Homes: (lh) $189,000 5 bed/ 4 bath Estate sitting on the edge
2bed/1bath, excellant cond. with solar water. of Papohaku Beach. Too much to describe
O ffice: (808) 553-4444 | Cell: (808) 646-0837 | Email: ed.molok ai@yaho o.com 1172 Newly remodeled unit Light & airy. $94,000 2 K a m o ` i S t r e e t, S u i t e # 1 B | P. O. B ox 1 5 9 K a u n a k a k a i , H I 9 6 7 4 8 1146 Remodeled studio unit. $99,000 Kamiloloa: $90,000 (fs) Heights: $129,000 (fs) L AND HOMES CONDOS COTTAGE #2-B OCEANFRONT 11,000 sf lot with water meter installed 10,010 sf vacant lot, east of town unit with excellent rentalHonouliwai: $134,000(fs) Ranch Camp: 2B/2B $291,000(fs) and nice ocean views Molokai Shores: $145,000 (fs) 2,258 sf 2/story, 3 bed/1 bath$450,000. home with history. Hard to find 1 bed/ 1 bath with loft. Kawela: $185,000 (fs) Rare find, two acres overlooking License added studio and bath. Seaside Place: 299,000 (fs) Honouliwai Bay Lot 45. Spectacular Ocean Views. Ke Nanai Kai: $218,888 (fs) • KE NANI KAI #21073 16,875 sf Ocean front vacant lot. Water meter 2.2 acres. Kawela Plantation: IN ESCROW 2 bed/2 bath 1st floor corner unit and sewer Ranch Camp: $70,000 (fs) 2 bed/2 bath home with all the extras. Open Kaunakakai: $150,000 (fs) Molokai Shores: $270,000 (fs) 11,832 sf level lot near town beam ceilings, stainless steel, granite, 2-car 17,511 sf commercially zoned with two Ranch Camp: $89,000 (fs) Unit B-317 Beautiful, fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath garage, etc. Huge lanai with jaw dropping installed water meters. Fenced with gate. Corner lot, water meter installed with with loft. Naiwa: $300,000 (fs) unobstructed views of both mountains and ocean views 7.13 acres zoned Agriculture ocean. This turn key property is a Must see.. Paniolo Hale: $223,800 (fs) Puili Place: $80,000 Each (fs) Unit T-3, excellent condition, new furnishings, must see. West Ohia: $479,000 (fs) Two lots side by side to be sold as a set. East End $220,000(fs) Kaunakakai: $454,000 (fs) 2 lots of 6.156 acres. Mountain views. Gently sloped with ocean views. Secluded property with easement and Wavecrest: $290,000 (fs) Two homes on one lot. Main house is twoWater meter installed. installed water meter. Fantastic ocean story. 9 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The cottage Unit A-304, Oceanfront, beautifully furnished, must see. Kawaikapu: $795,000 (fs) and mountain views. is a studio with 1 bath. Large covered lanai Kawela:$135,000 (fs) 1.87 acres of amazing panoramic views and double carport. w w w.molok airealtyLLC.com gently sloped with great views
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DIXIE BAY - A Charming oceanfront beach Cottage on Dixie Bay, $2,875,000 and 24 acres behind for $575,000
BLUE TILE HOUSE - EAST END: Receive the owners 27 foot shamrock with their 3/3 bath home on the fishpond. $995,000
HOUSE IN TOWN - 3 bedroom 1 bath home all fenced. Private Road, extra storage room. owner/licensed $265,000 MOLOKAI SHORES CONDOS MS104 LH $95,000 Great ocean views MS121 LH $89,000 Great rental history MS223 FS $135,000 Upgraded inside MS224 FS $130,000 Nice condo MS316 LH $115,000 Nice Loft unit
KAWELA AREA - Over an acre of land on the water. Paddle in and out every day of the year! $385,000 Owner’s hold a HI real estate license.
KALOKOELI FISHPOND 10,000 to 17,000 s/f lots near town $100,000 to $125,000
PANIOLO HALE M1 Nice 1 bedroom 1 bath condo with decks on two sides. Now a Vacation Rental, make it your home. $250,000 Our office currently has some long term properties available. Stop by 8-12 Monday to Friday for an application.
FOR VACATION RENTALS: Call MVP @ 800-367-2984
Located at 130 Kam V Hwy in the old surf shop location, Mon - Fri 9 to 5 Visit www.molokai-vacation-rental.net or call our office at 553-8334
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