Inside the September 9, 2004 issue:
HRI shares master plan updates with LCA; PCC, Iosepa part of HRI plans; New year, new changes in area schools; Business: Sher stops tire leaks; BYUH professor to form North Shore orchestra; Auditions set for star's musical production; Fundamentals of fundraising; Kahuku High Haps: New year in the making; Red Raiders at 2-1; Utah alumni host Red Raiders; Skyline trips up Kahuku; Ko'olauloa Community Calendar.
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…and outlines housing, new hotel plans
Hawai'i Reserves, Inc. President & CEO R. Eric Beaver told a few hundred members of the Lä'ie Community Association (LCA) at a meeting in the Lä'ie Elementary School cafeteria on Sept. 1st that as HRI nears completion on the sewer and the Hale La'a beautification projects, it is now ready to move forward with two new key projects:
Starting the planning process for housing and other uses on its Mälaekahana property and replacing Lä'ie Inn with a new, larger hotel next to the PCC.
Beaver explained that "both land uses are included in the Lä'ie Master Plan," which is a part of the City and County of Honolulu's 20-year Ko'olauloa Sustainable Communities Plan.
"HRI, which recently observed its 11th birthday, started on the Lä'ie master planning process in 1997, after the sewer treatment plant was finished," Beaver said, noting the process included input from professional consultants and a citizen's advisory group.
New housing
When the plan was completed near the end of 1999, additional housing was a top priority. Other approved land use concepts included the new hotel, a tech park, a light industrial park, shopping center expansion, and a school.
"Since that time we have been scoping each one of these land use designations on a preliminary basis to check their viability, and to see if they're sustainable. Housing is the first one we worked on," Beaver continued, pointing out that the plan called for approximately 550 new units — including affordable housing — to be built mauka of BYU-Hawai'i and the Lä'ie Hawai'i Temple.
"We quickly learned that the slopes of the land was so steep — that when you loaded the infrastructure costs onto the price of a home — it was impossible to keep prices affordable. There were a number of other challenges we faced with that site, such as stream crossings.
"We also found that to build affordable housing by using cheaper materials or shrinking the lots was not the way to go," Beaver said, adding that about this time Campbell Estate approached HRI and asked if they were interested in purchasing the adjoining property in Mälaekahana, mauka of Kamehameha Highway.
"After studying the property, we found a portion of the land was much more suitable for development, particularly affordable housing," Beaver continued.
"Last summer we purchased 663 acres in Mälaekahana from Campbell Estate, with the intent of transferring the housing plans and other land uses there. We were also looking at another piece of property between the Mälaekahana site and the northern edge of Lä'ie, but that hasn't worked out. About a month and a half ago we concluded all of our acquisition phase, and decided we're now ready to proceed with the planning process for the Mälaekahana property."
Beaver explained, "A large portion of the Mälaekahana land is designated for agriculture and flood plain. That area will not be developed and will remain in open space. We hope to use the section closest to Lä'ie for the new master planned community. Generally, the closer we are to the highway, the lower the infrastructure costs will be."
Governing principles
"We now are ready to begin the master planning process for that area, which includes transferring the existing land use designations. The number-one priority is housing, and that will primarily be affordable housing; but there will likely be some market-level housing as well," Beaver said.
He also said in compiling the plan, HRI has devised a set of "governing principles" or criteria for the new development, including sustainability, quality, affordability, being pedestrian friendly, providing a variety of services and green, open spaces, and having a sense of place.
"We want something that's beautiful, but also durable," Beaver said, pointing out that creating affordable housing is a "major challenge."
"There are many ways to define affordability. I've heard that affordable homes on the other side of the island cost $350,000. Affordability for us is trying to find a way to build quality homes and to devise a financing structure that meets the median household income for this area, so working people can afford to buy a home here. Median household income ranges from about $52,000-$64,000. You can't buy much house with those figures in the current market.
"As a side note, we're not the only community, we're not the only state, that has this problem. Cities and communities are finding it very, very difficult for the working forces to live where they work. We can see that the baby boomers transfer of wealth is starting to occur — even in Ko'olauloa, driving up real estate prices, and putting even more of a crunch on the middle class people who are working."
For example, Beaver explained "sellers sell for what the market will bear, at prices that working people in this area are not able to buy. We've watched it happened right here in our community; and once a lower-cost property goes, that affordable price never returns. New owners are not going to sell for less than they bought for. This is happening all around. This is a serious challenge for the whole community, and is impacting the entities in this area. It will continue to put pressure and stress on the Cultural Center, on HRI, on BYU-Hawai'i and other nearby institutions as well.
"We haven't found a final workable solution yet," Beaver admitted, but thought they might be close.
In the meantime, he said HRI just hired PBR Hawai'i to help with the master planning revision process.
"They will determine property characteristics and parameters, and create a draft plan for our review. The draft plan will then be presented to the community for their input. A final plan will then be prepared for submittal to the city. That will begin the environmental review process and will lead to a submittal at the state level. Following that, zoning or an equivalent process begins. Once zoning is in place final planning, design, and permitting phases occur before any construction can begin."
Beaver estimated this could take at least five years.
"We've been trying to find a way to expedite the process so the affordable housing project can move ahead. There is a state program that promotes affordable housing, which allows such a project to be expedited.
"We've asked PBR Hawai'i to scope that out and come back with a schedule to determine how much time can be shaved off. Initially, they think the program can save a year-and-a-half to two.
"Obviously, I'm not making any promises or commitments on whether this will work — it's up to the City, which administers this program — but it's exciting to us," Beaver said, "and PBR will soon begin their study so we know what can be done on that property, and where."
Questions and Answers
Beaver responded to several questions from the community members, including:
| Q: Are we looking at another mauka road? |
| A: "Right now we're looking at the highway, but ideally, we'd like to have something inland," Beaver replied, noting there is another property owner in between who would have to be involved. |
| Q: What about postal addresses and zip codes? |
| A: Beaver said he didn't know, "but we would like to create one seamless community, rather than two." |
| Q: Wouldn't the new houses only be affordable for the first purchaser? |
A: "Good point, that's what we're trying to avoid. That's basically what we're dealing with now in Lä'ie," Beaver responded, saying that when Zions Securities provided lot conversions at "wonderful discounts in the early 80s, it was a wonderful blessing for the first-generation buyers; but as they sold them, they sold them for what the market would bear. "It's moved property values up, but salaries and the economy have not followed. Except for a little growth among the Lä'ie entities, there hasn't really been any new growth around here. That's the challenge we're dealing with now." He added to insure that "prices on the new homes continue to be at affordable as they pass from one person's ownership to another in the future, there will have to be a way to control prices." |
| Q: Has HRI established procedures to secure sacred, cultural sites on the property? |
| A: "Yes, that will be included in the EIS process," Beaver said. |
| Q: Will there be a bike path? |
| A: "Yes," he replied. "Wouldn't it be great for our kids to ride their bikes to school off the highway." |
| Q: How do you qualify to get a place? |
A: "You begin the same way you qualify now: Go to a lender to pre-qualify for a loan and determine how much home you can afford." Beaver stressed that "we're still in the discussion phases on this possibility, and so conditions might change, but a priority list can legally be created through a nonprofit housing corporation, which manages it. Such a corporation could also give priority, for example, to the work force residents in the area. "Otherwise, the typical development would be to load up all the costs, and perhaps discount the land, and it would be great for the first generation buyers; but after that we'd be right back to where we are now," Beaver said. "That can't happen again." |
| Q: How about a rental organization, to help contain the costs? |
A: "That's another way to create affordable housing," Beaver agreed, reminding the community members that HRI is "at least three years out and we don't even have a plan yet. There probably will be some rental property. We're trying to create a situation where people have ownership." Beaver also stressed that "there is no way to affordability by simply developing the land and building homes, even with the cheapest materials and the smallest lot size. If we did that, most of our working people in the area would still not be able to afford it. "The entitlement process alone is probably going to cost us a half-million dollars, and there's no guarantee we're going to get that money back. "HRI itself is not going to build the homes," Beaver said. "We're going to facilitate the project, so we're not going to spend that money unless we know it's going to come back; and we know the project is going to be affordable, sustainable and pay for itself." |
| Q: How about using federal funds? |
| A: "Then you cannot have a list and give priorities," Beaver answered. |
| Q: Will there be a community center? |
| A: "Yes. We think there is a great opportunity for a community recreation center in the new area. We also think that's a land use that might be able to move ahead together with affordable housing." |
| Q: Will property taxes go up? |
| A: Beaver said he wasn't sure, "but city tax assessments are based on zoning. Assessed value usually follows market value." |
"This is going to take some doing," Beaver concluded. "This is just the beginning meeting. We'll eventually have information on our website and provide other ways to increase the flow of communication and information, now that we have something to communicate."
The new hotel
Beaver explained that the undeveloped property on the Hau'ula-side corner of Kamehameha Highway and Naniloa Loop in Lä'ie has been zoned for hotel development since the 1960s, "and as we focused on implementing master plan elements that meet objectives, we realized we could use it to start to generate additional income and build the economy.
"Also, Lä'ie Inn is getting old. It's been there since 1965. It has served wonderful purposes, but it's gotten to the point where we have to replace it. It's deteriorating."
Beaver stressed that the new hotel would be an "economic engine that would create jobs in this area and be moderately priced.
"It also has to be family oriented and consistent with the values of this place: For example no alcohol, no adult cable TV, and appropriate dress and grooming standards. It must also fit the character of Lä'ie with a low-rise village feeling, have walk-able open space, beautiful landscaping, and have a seamless blend and feel with the Polynesian Cultural Center," he said.
"And whatever we do here has to benefit the entities, including BYU-Hawai'i, PCC, the Temple, the community and, of course, ourselves."
For example, PCC will use a portion of the property near the corner of Naniloa Loop and Iosepa St. to build a hälau wa'a [canoe compound] for Iosepa, the BYU-Hawai'i voyaging canoe [see the related article].
HRI Executive Vice President and CFO Eric Marler then reviewed the site plan, explaining the project starts where Lä'ie McDonald's and Chevron currently sit."
"The project, which has a 40-foot height limitation and appropriate setbacks, is designed to be built in two phases," Marler said, noting the first phase includes 132 guest rooms housed in three buildings with a Polynesian motif, one swimming pool, a reception area known as a "gate house," a full-service restaurant, a small gift and convenience shop, a small interpretive center; and a banquet facility that can be used by the university and other organizations, and also provide a space for receptions, family lü'au, etc.
Marler said the site plan also includes heavy landscaping; parking on the mauka side, a bike path along the front of the hotel that extends the current path in front of PCC; and to dampen noise and provide a more visually attractive view, a "fairly significant berm" between the highway and the buildings. The site plan also envisions modest beach access for both guests and the public, and possibly a restroom.
"We believe the hotel property is going to make an absolutely beautiful, aesthetically positive statement about Laie," Marler continued.
"If the planned development of phase one is economically viable, then an additional phase could be available," he said, noting future additions would include more rooms and a second swimming pool.
Beaver added the permitting process for the new hotel will take "from about eight months to a year, and then after that we'll complete a design, and go into construction, which will take anywhere from a year to a year-and-a-half."
Asked if the hotel would take precedence over the housing project, Beaver said, "No, we're running these projects concurrently."
More questions and answers
Other questions from the community members included:
| Q: How about Chevron? McDonald's? |
| A: "We're in discussions with them. We would like them to be here on a long-term basis, but not on the hotel property," Beaver replied. He added HRI is looking at the possibilities of McDonald's coming into the Shopping Center, and the service station moving closer to the Mälaekahana property, "but at this point, that's all in the discussion mode." |
| Q: Will the community have opportunity to give input? |
A: Yes. Beaver explained HRI has hired a consultant to prepare to go to the city for a preliminary review of the plans. "Based on their input, we'll then come back to the community with a final draft site plan. What we showed you tonight is our best thinking to date, but that might get tweaked. "Timing-wise, I would say it will take another couple of months before we really understand what can be done and what zoning requirements we need to meet," he continued. "Then it will take several months for a special management area permit and environmental studies. Through that process, there will be opportunities for public input, before we get to the point where we're ready to build." Beaver also encouraged anyone who had input to stop by the HRI office to share their thoughts. |
| Q:Will a new hotel be economically feasible in Lä'ie? |
| A: "A market demand study shows there's strong potential. We believe it will work," Beaver replied. |
"There are a number of benefits to this project that are important for you to hear. First, it's going to benefit HRI. Contrary to what some people think, the combined operations of everything we do in Hawai'i is in the red. When we were first formed 11 years ago, one of the challenges we had was to create a sustainable model for ourselves. We've been looking to see if there's a way for the properties we own and manage to support themselves," Beaver said.
"While we are responsible for all of the infrastructure in Lä'ie — the roads, streetlights and storm drains — we do not receive any tax revenues. The property taxes you and I pay in this area go to the City.
"So, we've been trying to find a way to create a self-sustaining model for this area. One way to do that is by taking some of the property we control and manage and operate them on a business basis. The hotel is one of those projects that would create positive cash flow, based on the projections.
"We feel overall it's going to be a good thing for the community," he continued, pointing out the hotel will enable PCC to sell packages with accommodations, making Lä'ie more of a destination.
"It will benefit BYU-Hawai'i with visitor housing and the canoe compound, plus we'll require the operator to support the university through internships for the hospitality students.
"We'll also ask for deep discounts in the off-season for people coming to the Lä'ie temple," he said. "These are the kind of parameters and issues we've been discussing all along.
The meeting lasted a little more than two hours.
Polynesian Cultural Center president Von Orgill took some time during the Lä'ie Community Association meeting on Sept. 1st to explain how a unique joint project with BYU-Hawai'i will fit into Hawai'i Reserves, Inc.'s plans to build a new hotel.
"As most of you know, we've been doing a lot in the last few years to upgrade the Center," Orgill said. "We're pleased with the progress we're making, but part of what we're always trying to do is appeal to visitors and at the same time communicate unique aspects of Polynesian cultures and share those with the world."
He pointed out that for some time PCC has been looking for an appropriate way to represent "the ocean-going nature of the Polynesians. Simultaneous with our own plans, the University has been involved with the development of the Iosepa voyaging canoe, which has created a spirit that's very admirable.
"One of the questions has been, where is that canoe going to be housed," said Orgill, noting that housing the canoe in the Center's Hawaiian village seemed to be a "natural match," but one that required a little more room than was available on the PCC grounds.
For example, Iosepa is about 57 feet long. The deck, when properly dry docked, can be as much as 10 feet off the ground, and when stepped the mast rises another 40 feet.
"As we explored that with HRI, we told them we would need enough space to create a hälau that would allow the canoe to be stored with the sail up, have room for BYU-Hawai'i students and PCC guests to use and appreciate the canoe and other appropriate displays, and enable Iosepa to be towed to Hukilau Beach.
"Consequently, we are working on a swap of some of our land from the parking lot [near McDonald's] for an irregular-shaped piece of the property at the corner of Naniloa Loop and Iosepa St.," Orgill continued.
"The funding for this project comes through donations, totally. We've already received $2 million for the project construction, and we're working on an endowment to make sure there's never an issue that the facility is properly taken care of," he said.
"The canoe will probably be on the ocean for 6-8 weeks a year, and the rest of the time it will be on display at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The backside of the canoe hälau will open up on Naniloa so it will be easy to get the canoe in and out.
"The hälau will be landscaped to blend in with the rest of the Center, "and will also fit in well with the hotel project. We're hoping everything can come together in a very fitting way."
Asked if the community will also be able to visit the canoe, Orgill replied plans call for the community to gain access when they need without having to go through the Center; and he added that actual management of the hälau will include William K. "Uncle Bill" Wallace III, director of the Jonathan Näpela Center for Hawaiian Studies and Language at BYU-Hawai'i.
"I give thanks to all of our community," Wallace responded. "Iosepa represents every single one of us.
"Let everyone know that Iosepa was powerful and wonderful out on the ocean," he said of the canoe's recent maiden voyage to the Big Island. "We ended up being over there two-and-a-half months. We sailed Iosepa for about a month on our own. It's very powerful. Its mana [spiritual essence] is strong."
Wallace further explained that he gave President Orgill a long list of prerequisites for the hälau, "so that it would be culturally acceptable and at the same time, something that will last. It's not only for the visitors, but the Hawaiian students and the community.
"We're really looking at being able to follow all of the appropriate protocol…that allows us to keep our kuleana and responsibility to this community," Wallace said, stressing completion of the project "is still a long ways away."
"I think it's appropriate that it will be in the Hawaiian village. For me, it's a lot more than just a place for tourists to come," he continued, adding that native Hawaiians are also "more than the host culture."
"We see ourselves as känaka maoli, the indigenous native people of this land, and along with this comes a strong sense of cultural responsibility for this land. All the people who have subsequently come here and been adopted into this relationship also become part of this responsibility.
"For us, for Iosepa and the Jonathan Näpela Center for Hawaiian Studies, it is your canoe. That's what Lä'ie is about."
Wallace invited anyone else with questions about Iosepa or the new hälau to contact him.
Several interesting changes are taking place in Ko'olauloa as the 2004-05 school year gains momentum, including a significant new pilot program at Kahuku High and the start-up of a public charter school branch in Hau'ula.
Kahuku High pilots Act 51 program
Kahuku High and Intermediate principal Lisa DeLong explained that the Department of Education (DOE) has selected the school to pilot test a program calling for the establishment of a School -Community Councils (SCC), a new management system authorized by the State legislature's Act 51 that will replace the current School Community-Based Management system (SCBM) and give local schools more discretion in determining the use of funds.
She added a weighting formula will be used to determine how much funds should be allocated. "SPED students, for example, might need more. They actually haven't determined how much they're going to allocate yet, but Kahuku stands to benefit. We're tasked to develop a financial and academic plan by Jan. 30, 2005," DeLong said, pointing out that parents, teachers, staff, students and the community will be involved in electing new SCC members, while other members might be held over from the SCBM.
"On Nov. 18th we're going to have a community forum at the BYUH Ballroom to discuss where we want to go for the next three-to-five years, and what we need to do to get there." DeLong added more details on the meeting are forthcoming.
"Our big goal is standards-based teaching," she continued. "The SCC will help align us so everybody's moving in the same direction. For example, right now we're developing a data-driven writing response unit, so that any class should be able to respond in writing."
She said that a grant is supporting the planning phase of the development, while another grant proposal is being written to fund the implementation phase. "The goal of the SCC grant is to get students into smaller learning units" that will hopefully lead them into career pathways by the time they're in high school.
Delong also said Kahuku students did "very well" on last spring's standardized tests. "Schoolwide we went up about 15% in reading for both the 8th and 10th grades. That exceeded the benchmark."
DeLong added that Kahuku is projected to start using the new standards-based report cards next school year. "We'll be the only school in the state piloting this," she said.
Campus traffic pattern
DeLong reported the school's new traffic and parking program has led to increased safety. "Our priority was safety first," she said. "We appreciate the community's patience while everyone is adjusting to it."
Under the new plan, the traffic light in front of the school has been adjusted to allow a left-turn signal for cars coming from the Lä'ie side. Also, cars turning into the school must turn by the office and continue up a small new ramp, exiting out the Kamehameha Hwy. gate on the Lä'ie side of the office. There is also additional parking in the front field by Q6.
"It's much safer on campus now, and there's a lot less traffic congestion," DeLong said.
She also reported that the school's renovation project is now complete, including art projects in the band room and other locations, telephones in every classroom and a new information management system teachers will eventually use to track attendance and grades that parents can also use to get information on the progress of their children.
New teachers this year at Kahuku include Ashley Hoerig, SPED; Scott Hornbruch, science; Adrian Donovan, French and math; Chrstina Macy, SPED; Marilyn Reeves-Woelffel, AVID study skills; Kaniela Kalama, Spanish; Michael Ammerman, advanced computers; Walter Kelly, SPED; Michelle Cazimero, math; and Leslie Stewart, social studies.
Also, Kit Brizuela has replaced long-time school registrar Larry Takahashi, who has retired.
"We expect our students to continue achieving in academics, the arts and athletics," DeLong concluded. "The collective knowledge of the community keeps increasing, and our students keep getting better. Whatever they set their sights on, they have the talents to achieve."
Hälau Lökahi holds classes at Hau'ula Beach Park
Hälau Lökahi, a public charter school based in Pälama in Honolulu, opened a temporary branch site at Hau'ula Beach Park pavilion on Aug. 3rd that currently accommodates 27 children, with Adeline Keama as the teacher for K-6 and Dovey Silva, a volunteer, working with the older students. Students call the two Hau'ula women "aunties."
Keama explained Hälau Lökahi teaches "math, language arts, science, reading and writing, and sometimes they're blended." She also said the students usually divide into through groups or hui which they've dubbed naupaka kai after the hardy beach plant for the little ones, naupaka waena for middle students, and naupaka mauka for the high school kids.
"Before we started, we didn't know naupaka plants surrounded the beach pavilion," Keama said.
Silva added the charter school has already had success with some of the students, who come from as far away Waiähole. "We have seniors in the class who couldn't read or write properly. We teach them self-respect. After just a month, it's working.
"We also have art work on the beach, using natural materials. In fact, everything we teach them is hands-on. They learn a lot from being out in the open," she said, stressing that the most important aspect of education is what "really comes from your heart."
"For example, my son, Darrell [Keama], chose to come here. He's more of a hands-on person," said Keama, who previously volunteered in the Hau'ula Elementary School library.
"Our program is fantastic for those kids who are having problems," Silva continued. "What breaks my heart is that these kids come to us with very little self-respect. I'm very strict, but you have to be a friend. If you have respect both ways, you can get along very well."
Teachers from the Pälama program also come occasionally to teach music, dancing, hula and provide other training; and the group recently visited the Royal Mausoleum at Mauna Ala with the assistance of a bus and lunches provided by the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center in Punalu'u.
"For our meals, we usually bring home lunch, but that's where we're trying to get help from the DOE. When these kids were in regular school, they had free lunch," Silva continued.
School lunch is not the only challenge the school faces in meeting at the beach pavilion: Silva pointed out the two women usually come at 6:30 "to clean up the place."
"We need a lot of stuff, but right now we don't any room for storage," Keama added, noting the charter school has some desktop computers waiting for them if they ever do get a place to put them. "I actually keep things in my home, and bring it in my car. I'd also like to get some laptops that are portable," she said.
Funding, of course, is also big problem. "We only get about half of the money that a regular school gets, and we don't have the facilities or the lunch program," Keama said.
And when it rains, the aunties put up a large tarp to screen the rain. "We could use some more tarps and mats," she continued. "It's not perfect, but we're trying and we're doing our best."
The students seem to agree. "One kid wrote, 'thank you Aunty Dovey. I never cut out of school yet.' It's so touching. This is my high," Silva said. "We hope to be here next year."
Kahuku Elementary School
Kahuku Elementary principal Pauline Mäsaniai reported the school has purchased a new language arts program called Trophies. "It's standards-based, which addresses our Hawai'i Performance Standards. It has several different levels, which makes it much easier to differentiate instruction in each of the K-6 classes. Every class is going to be doing this.
"Other schools have been using this program for a couple of years now, and they've all experienced great success. Our previous program was from the 70s, so we needed a new one. The teachers have said it's been a lot of work, but so far it's been a really great program."
"We're also working on new math curriculum, but that probably won't be in place until next year," she said.
Mäsaniai reported the school has a lot of new teachers this year, including Heather Mahan, a brand new teacher in the SPED preschool housed at Rainbow School; Keoni Pau, a recent BYU-Hawai'i grad from Lä'ie, replacing Gloria Wong who has transferred into the music program, 4th grade; and Rachelle Nielson, who recently returned from California, 4th grade, replacing Lilia Tollesen, who is now a part-time curriculum coordinator.
Also Paul Waite from Hau'ula, who transferred from He'eia Elementary, the new GT teacher, replaces Kathy Hanson, who moved to Utah; Rere Ah Quin, 3rd grade, who transferred from Hau'ula Elementary to replace Mavis Coleman, who retired at the end of last school year; Scott Goodwin, a transfer from the Big Island, 6th grade, replaces Jennifer Kehoe who moved to Florida; and Keawe Kalama of Lä'ie, a shared high-risk counselor with Lä'ie Elementary, who had been counseling at Campbell High School.
Mäsaniai said Kahuku Elementary is also gearing up for the impending impact of Act 51. "Kahuku High is piloting the program this year, but we should start doing it next year. The goal is to bring 90% of the budget under local control.
"This means we're going to be replacing our SCBM committees with something called a school community council (SCC). We have to hold elections, and each role group will vote on their representatives. The total group will be 50% DOE personnel and 50% non-DOE personnel. There's no limit to how many there are, but we have to have at least six people," she explained.
"Our goal is to have our SCC in place by 2005. The current SCBM committee is going to phase out until then. We're trying to keep things unified throughout the school complex, so we're going to sit down in the next couple of weeks to come up with some guidelines for all the schools around here."
Mäsaniai said the new program "should be good. The School Community Council is going to be reviewing both our academic and financial plans. We have to make sure both reflect goals that will increase student achievement."
In testing, Mäsaniai reported Kahuku did pretty well last year. "Our reading test scores for grades 3 and 5 went up by about 20%. In math we made some progress, but not as much as in reading. Our goal is to continue to increase our test scores, hopefully by 10% in both reading and math."
Hau'ula Elementary
Principal Brad Odagiri reported Hau'ula Elementary has several new teachers this school year, including new hire Kristen Swope in 1st; Jennifer Barnes Snaddon, 3rd; Veronica Foster, grades 5-6; and Ka'ano'i Walk, a contract teacher in the Hawaiian immersion program.
"We still have a vacancy there," Odagiri said. "We are interviewing, but there are no strong Hawaiian language-speaking candidates."
Also, Winona Enesa, Title I coordinator last year and a former vice principal, is now a vice principal at Castle High.
Lä'ie Elementary
Karen Maeda, who is the acting vice principal while Mrs. Debbie Voorhies is on leave until the end of September, reported that enrollment at Lä'ie Elementary is up this year and the school has a "school-wide math block."
"Right after our SSA reading block, the children have a 60-90 minute math block. We have hired 14 part-time teachers to help keep the reading and math block groupings smaller," she said, adding she's optimistic about the plan. "The part-time teachers will basically be serving 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades."
Maeda also the school's enrichment program for each grade begins Friday, Sept. 17th, right after lunch period. "That's being coordinated by Teri Myers and will include various small-group activities. She's also working on a project to air condition the portables."
In other changes at Lä'ie, Gay Nall is the acting principal; Val Pula has returned to 6th grade after a year's absence; and Linda Allen is substituting for Maeda in the library.
Maeda said the school will hold its first family reading program and open house on Sept. 29th from 1:30-3 p.m.
"We're also being flexible and trying to cope with the traffic problems created by the Hale La'a project," Maeda continued, pointing out BYU-Hawai'i will be moving the houses behind B Building in November.
"The school also wants to plant trees, but we need a sprinkling system first," she added.
Lä'ie businessman Derrick Sher, who has been running Mickey's Motors since 1990, recently took on a unique distributorship for the state of Hawai'i: the Safety Seal™ line of tire repair products and tools.
"I figured Jerry's running Mickey's," said Sher of Jerome Tabelisma, Jr., who has been managing the station for the past year, and I was looking for something less stressful that would allow me to spend more time with my family."
Sher recalled, like many in the tire repair business, he had been using the cord-like plug to fix flat tires ever since he opened Mickey's in Lä'ie Shopping Center, and had dealt with the Hawai'i distributor, Ray Medley, from Käne'ohe.
"He took on the line when he was 69. I always used to joke with him that I would love to have this line when he retired. About a month ago Ray, who's now 94, called me up and said he was done, and basically wanted me to have the line. That was about a month ago," said Sher.
He explained the product "revolutionized the tire repair industry 30 years ago when they developed the original plug that didn't require removing the tire from the rim.
"Theirs is unique over any other because it results in a permanent repair. When Safety Seal first came on the market, it was only available through auto repair shops. Today, anybody can buy the product, which is easy to use.
The basic kit includes an awl-like tool to insert the plugs, which come in sizes for eighth-inch and quarter-inch holes. There's also a "liquid patch and a plug that completely repairs the inner tire without buffing or damage," Sher continued.
Now there are also kits to repair small tires and another product for ATV users, that includes a waterproof container with CO2 canisters that allow you to blow up an ATV tire. "We also have one for 16-wheeler tires," Sher added.
"But the bread and butter of the line is the basic tool kit. I've been using my original one at Mickey's for the past 14 years. Anyone can use one of these. It comes with 30 plugs," he said, noting that BYU-Hawai'i and HRI have been using them for years.
Sher said as part of his deal with Medley and the company, "I got all existing accounts, and I've been servicing them with the full line, including some products Medley wasn't bringing in.
"The outer islands are untapped. Once I've done Oahu, I plan to expand and have an agent on each island," he continued.
BYU-Hawai'i assistant professor of music, Dr. Barlow Bradford, extends an invitation to the North Shore and windward community to participate in a combined orchestra.
"We want to have an element of community in our developing orchestral program," Dr. Bradford said. "We will start with an orchestra that is both student and community combined."
Auditions are currently underway. Interested parties with orchestral competency in their instrument should contact Dr. Bradford at 293-3914 or bradforb@byuh.edu concerning auditions and membership in the group.
Dr. Bradford, conductor, concert pianist, composer and arranger, is the former music director of the Orchestra at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, and associate director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
He also founded and directed the Utah Chamber Artists, a choral and orchestral organization of international acclaim, and performed and recorded with the Israel Chamber Orchestra and the Utah Symphony.
For more information on Dr. Bradford, visit the BYU-Hawai'i web site at www.byuh.edu.
The Forgotten Carols, starring Michael Mclean, will kick off its tour here in Hawai'i on Nov. 12th and 13th.
The Grammy Award-winning songwriter, pianist, author, moviemaker, singer and producer has requested a choir be constructed from the local community and BYU-Hawai'i student body to help support his musical production.
Merrilee Webb, instructor of music at BYU-Hawai'i, will conduct the choir. Auditions will be held on Sept. 15th, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. in the choir room located in the Cannon Activity Center (CAC). Sign up early for an audition at the Aloha Center front desk.
Please come prepared to sing 16 measures of a song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided.
For more information on the production, contact Jeremy Barron, Performance Series, at 293-3577, or call the Aloha Center front desk at 293-3700.
By Susan Kunz
It can be a real pain to get out and sell — especially when the most common word you hear consists of only two letters. We all much prefer the three-letter-word that starts with a "y."
So, how do you get some stranger to say the magic word and buy your product? Knowing how to approach your audience in a way that makes them comfortable can make a big difference.
For example, this past summer North Shore Select Basketball was involved in selling a ton of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Now, when you have 1,000 dozen to sell and only 20 people in your family you've got to reach out to others. Two of the Select players ended up in Hau'ula. One young man — we'll call him Jr., recently moved to Lä'ie from Utah. The other young man — we'll call him Manti — has lived on the North Shore all his life.
Jr. tried first: "Aloha! Would you like to buy some Krispy Kreme doughnuts?" (This cheerful pitch was given with a great big smile.
The general response was, "Nah." Manti grinned, took the boxes from Jr. and said, "Watch this, braddah."
The next house they came to had a man there: "Hey, Uncle!"
"Yo!"
"You like buy Krispy Kreme doughnuts?"
"Shoots! How much?"
The next house had a woman in the living room: "Hey, Aunty, you like buy Krispy Kreme doughnuts?"
"Oh, yes! How much?"
Jr. looked at Manti and whispered, "Are you related to these people?" Manti just laughed and shook his head.
So, fit your approach to your market. Success in the form of that three-letter-word can be yours! Next month, we'll talk about pre-selling. Speaking of pre-sales, take a look at the following fundraisers and turn those pleading faces into happy, smiling ones:
AND, I need help: I can't figure out what to call this column. Any ideas? Please send your suggestions to saiminpixie@pixiehawaii.com; or to advertise your fundraiser for your group, family or organization, contact me at 293-2629. We will list as much information as space allows.
Happy selling!
By Amanda Baize ~ Kahuku High Correspondent
"Opportunity
is missed by most people because it is dressed
in overalls and looks like work." — Thomas Edison
A new school year has just begun and already the sound of excitement for most students is sounding loud and clear. Some are talking about football games, paddling, basketball, volleyball, track, homecoming, and Project Grad. Others find their goals are pushing them toward a tougher academic schedule, a higher GPA, and numerous leadership positions to bring unity to their class. Not only does the new school year bring new ambitions for the students of Kahuku High, but it also means new improvements to our school and additional programs to increase the academic opportunities this year.
Football started off in Hawai'i with a bang this year as the Red Raiders challenged and beat St. Louis in a preseason match. The game was an inspiring way to start the school year headstrong in school spirit. When asked, junior Paulo Purcell remarked on how excited he is about the upcoming season and, hopefully, state championships. He also noted his goals to achieve higher grades that will make him more eligible for sports scholarships his senior year.
Tessi Toluta'u, a senior and Student Body Government president, said she looks forward to "different activities for the students that will make them more unified as a school and more excited to be involved."
Hapaki Ka'ululä'au, senior class president, commented that his goals this year include "being a good leader and making my class feel more unified through upcoming activities. I'm excited about graduation and hopefully going to states for basketball and volleyball."
Underclassmen are also enthused with the upcoming calendar of events. Sophomore Kendra Ho-Ching is driven this year to "do well in all my classes and several leadership positions. I need to stay on top this year so that I can be ready for Advanced Placement courses next year!" Alise Hontanosas, a junior, also added, "I can't wait for paddling season to start. I want to raise my GPA and go to all the football games."
With each interview I could clearly see how motivated so many of this year's students are to exceed, not only in scholastic but extracurricular activities as well. They have more than one goal on their minds and are proving once again the well-rounded versatility that is admired in each of them.
Also coming in with this school year are a number of new programs instigated to help students better succeed in high school and beyond, such as the New Teachers and New Teacher Support Program, which is headed by our own Teacher of the Year winner, Ms. Heidi Brown.
Ms. Brown will be serving as a new teacher mentor for first year teachers at Kahuku High as well as Kahuku and Sunset Elementary Schools. Her role will include helping these teachers become adjusted in their home and school environments. This program is in its second year at Kahuku High and aims to support and inspire new teachers to stay in the teaching profession and continue to provide higher learning academic environments for their students. Congratulations Ms. Brown!
AVID, which stands for Advanced via Individual Determination, is another novel program to our school is this year. It is aimed at providing middle students support in finding education and careers after high school. The teacher in charge, Mrs. Mariko Jackson, explained, "This is a nationwide program with outstanding, proven results. It has helped 90% of its students get accepted into four-year universities, and we are focused on helping those middle students, with little financial aid and academic support." AVID is currently a one-trimester course, but once things begin to run Mrs. Jackson is certain it will become the same year-round course that is thriving nationwide.
Great job, Mrs. Jackson, who is also teaming up with Mrs. Pamela Palmer to lead a Student Writing Center that will be open after school, with the aid of student tutors. The center will be getting new computers to help students with their various tasks, and hopefully the tutors will prove to be a powerful tool in combating the deadly "writer's block" that claims so many student victims. Thank you Mrs. Palmer.
So, it can already be seen among students and faculty that this school year at Kahuku is going to be a fun and memorable experience. I can't wait to see what this year will enfold, and I'll be sure to keep you updated on the current events that go on in the halls of Kahuku High and Intermediate School.
Despite a rocky start in the first pre-season game against Skyline High of Salt Lake City, the Kahuku High Red Raiders football team is off to a great start, turning in a decisive victory over ILH powerhouse St. Louis in the second pre-season game, and leaving an undermanned Kaimukï Bulldog team in the dust in the OIA season opener on Sept. 4th.
By Bob & Sylvia Olsen ~ Kaleo Correspondents
Kahuku shows no pity for Kaimukï Bulldogs
In their first Red Division game, Kahuku exploded into OIA season play with an impressive 42 points, while leaving the Kaimukï Bulldogs with only 6 on the board.
Lau Kauvaka booted away the opening kickoff, an assignment he gets to repeat often in this contest; and while the Bulldogs — who showed up in Kahuku fielding only 25 players — performed courageously, even scoring the first touchdown, they were no match for the "Red Wall" and Kahuku's formidable arsenal of talent.
The first quarter was a pure defense back-and-forth battle that yielded no scores, largely due to a little fumble-itis on the Raider side.
The Bulldogs struck first, intercepting a Kahuku pass on their own 15-yard line for a TD only 29 seconds into the second quarter. The PAT was not good.
From then on Kahuku worked out the kinks and soon the "Red Tide" began to roll.
Quarterbacks Bronson Ponciano-Ähue and Kurtney Silva handled, pitched, passed and ran the ball for most of the game. The final spike in the coffin for Kaimukï was a strike thrown by QB Jacob Kahawai'i to #80 for six more.
After each touchdown Kahuku was successful with the "one-two" PAT punch, number-one being Redmond Tutor's fine kicking and number-two, Ponciano, holding.
Kahuku gridders all played well. Tomasi Fuller made a streaking pick-off of the Bulldog QB, putting his head down and dragging two defenders for several yards. Several plays later Spencer Hafoka pulled in a Ponciano pass for a 21-yard gain and a score.
On the D-side, the relentless Raiders — Joseph Faifili, David Niumatalolo, B.J. Beatty, William Fairclough, Pita Tanuvasa and others — stopped play after play.
Kamuela Alisa pulled in a pass for a 15-yard gain, setting up a score. Hafoka was hit illegally on a punt reception, but held on, leaving the Red Raiders in good position after the penalty was applied:
First-and-10, Silva hit Micah Strickland on a pass, and he streaked for 87 yards to score a Kahuku TD. Another team-up of Silva to Simote Vea produced a scoring 35-yard fullback draw.
The Raider D-men put the final torpedo in Kaimukï's ship, sacking their QB deep on the game-ending play.
Smarting from their loss to Skyline the week before in Utah, the Red Raiders stormed into Aloha Stadium on Aug. 28th to give the St. Louis Crusaders a 37-17 lesson they will remember for the rest of this season, and perhaps a long time.
The Raiders started with the ball on their own 20, but on the second play of the game Mälosi Te'o busted a big run up the middle. His name doesn't mean "strong" in Sämoan for nothing. Simote Vea and Apolosi Lauhingoa also added good gains, before the first fumbles and penalties started.
But not to worry, soon enough Bronson Ponciano-Ähue hit Redmond Tutor for a 62-yard touchdown. St. Louis blocked the PAT, but the score was 6-0, Red Raiders.
The Crusaders came back strong in their next series, carrying the ball to Kahuku's 10-yard line, but the play was called back by an out-of-bounds call on the 47. The "Red Machine" defense did their usual, and St. Louis was soon forced to punt away the ball.
The next round of action saw good contributions again from Te'o, and also Kamuela Alisa. Al Afalava almost intercepted a Crusader pass, as did Afa Bridenstine in the second quarter.
Always a tough competitor, St. Louis kept coming, finally connecting on their first touchdown pass across the middle from the 12-yard line.
Later the St. Louis QB carried the ball over for another TD, but it was called back by penalties. Tough defensive play by the Red Raiders prevented the Crusaders from scoring on the ground, but they did kick a field goal to take the lead, 10-6.
Still later in the first half, St. Louis threatened again, with a great stop by William Fairclough and an end zone fumble recovery by Tomasi Fuller.
This set up a 40-yard run by Micah Strickland, followed up the Spencer Hafoka's first TD of the game. Score, 12-10, Kahuku.
With less than three minutes left in the half, St. Louis might have thought Kahuku was through, but following a pass breakup by sophomore Kaniela Tuipulotu, Hafoka — on his second carry of the game — broke several tackles and scored again: Kahuku, 18-10.
The second was more of the same. Te'o scored a TD, which was called back on penalty. Following great gains and defensive play, Strickland scored the next goal: Kahuku, 24-10.
Credit must also go to some great plays by Jonathan Rickard and sacks by B.J. Beatty and B.J. Adolpho.
Kahuku scored again before the fourth quarter, when Hafoka did the hat trick, scoring his third goal of the game to the final score: 37-10.
With about 4:30 left in the game, the Crusaders came back with another score, followed by a good conversion.
During the half-time, Kahuku Athletic Director Joe Whitford praised the Red Raiders: "Our kids just love to play, no matter what sport it is. Being in the country helps us focus."
By Bob & Sylvia Olsen ~ Kaleo Utah Correspondents
SALT LAKE CITY — The aloha spirit was alive and well here, as a group of alumni, friends and family originally from Ko'olauloa waited on Aug. 16th to host the Kahuku High Red Raider coaches and players with organized meals during their visit.
Ben Au Jr. and had prepared a big Hawaiian kine dinner in a park near Skyline High: Wayne Fonoimoana, Chad Salanoa, Mike Tejada and Loa Afemata had grilled hulihuli chicken, while Masa Fonoimoana, Juanita Tejada, Melinda Hanohano and Pat Leong served up the ono mea'ai with greetings and hugs.
While head coach Siuaki Livai and athletic director Joe Whitford made arrangements with Skyline's A.D., Steve Marlow, the team members stretched out flight kinds and ate. "The air here is tuff," said Kahuku wide receiver Spencer Hafoka. "The positive side is we are here a week early so we'll have time for altitude adjustment.
Raider QB Kurtney Silva added, "We are looking forward to this game. We are getting focused and ready to work hard."
Erin Nielson, the daughter of Debbie Grover Nielson, responded, "I love the tradition every few years that Skyline and Kahuku have kept up with the football game. It's fun to enjoy a little bit of the Hawaiian culture and their tasty food."
Erin's mother, a 1975 Kahuku graduate, added, "This is really exciting. I almost feel like I'm back home in Hawai'i. I love all the Hawaiian music, dances and people."
"We doing it for the boys, so they can be well fed and so they won't have to worry. This is the first year, but all Kahuku alumni Utah chapters, we want to keep doing it, not only for football but for their education," said Masa Fonoimoana.
"We're having fun just looking forward to getting together with the alumni, finally. The Kahuku boys make me proud of my high school. Seeing the alumni makes me home sick, but the boys are brining Hawai'i to us. People think it's stressful, but I love it and the time I can spend with all of them," she said.
"I started school at Lä'ie Elementary and finished at Kahuku high. Kahuku is the best place to raise your children. I now have three boys and two girls — two in Hawai'i and three here. Getting together like this is like being home. We want to welcome everyone here from Hawai'i," Juanita Tejada said.
"We [the alumni committee] met for the first time in February and continued on a weekly basis to plan fundraisers, so we would have enough money to take care of all their meals. This way you don't have to go to funerals to see old friends: This gives us a high that you just can't get anywhere. Thanks, Kahuku."
When coach Livai was asked if he was ready for the big day, he replied, "We are as ready as we can get. What will be will be." [Of course, we now know Kahuku lost to Skyline, 27-8.]
Hafoka added, "I feel this game will give our alumni an opportunity to continue to support Kahuku."
"When we first got here, we were really not used to the altitude and we had to adjust. Now we're really excited for this game," said Mau-he Moala.
Stanley Kauvaka said, "This is a great opportunity for families, alumni and friends to come together, and also support Kahuku. We, as a team, are really grateful to be here and to play Skyline. Thanks, alumni."
Marlow, the Skyline A.D., said, "This Red Raider, Skyline Eagle continuing contest is good for both teams. We respect Kahuku, and playing top teams sharpens our team. In our first contest Kahuku had the game won. Skyline had a 178 game-scoring streak intact. The Red Raiders nearly snapped that streak and shut us out. Had the Kahuku back not fumbled near the goal line with seconds left in the game, we would have lost."
Skyline won that 2000 match-up, while two years later Kahuku paid them back at home.
Kahuku alumni in Utah are well organized, active and have high hopes, with chapters in Davis, Utah and Salt Lake Counties. "Our first fundraiser made $2,000, and it has snowballed since then," reported Mike Tejada. "We are picking up corporate sponsors as well. We will help fund not only football and sports, but we want to help the school with scholastics as well. It's all about supporting the kids. It is also nice for us to get together like we are here and enjoy island friendship."
On Thursday, Aug. 19th, the Utah Chapter of Kahuku Alumni held a big-time lü'au for both Kahuku and Skyline High players, family and supporters. There are many local connections. Getting a head count was like trying to count chickens in a coup, but approximately 2,500 people attended the event. After eating, the Polynesian Cultural Center promo team and other talent Polynesian artists performed for the crowd.
Red Raider spirit is evidenced widely in Utah and beyond. For example, while recently visiting Los Angeles, Lä'ie resident Doc Taula was wearing a Red Raider tee shirt when he stopped for gas. A well dressed woman also filling her car at the station said, "I'm a Kahuku grad also," Taula told Kaleo.
"Lä'ie and Kahuku may be small places, but we have a very long arm," he added.
By Bob & Sylvia Olsen ~ Kaleo Utah Correspondents
SALT LAKE CITY — Over an hour before kick-off of the Kahuku vs. Skyline football game on Aug. 21st at the University of Utah's Rice Eccles Stadium, the Kahuku side of the field was "Raider Red," with about 7,500 in attendance — the majority of them Kahuku fans, alumni, friends and family. Everyone was excited; but once play started, Red Raider ball handlers found themselves "snake bit" all evening: Fumbles and interceptions kept Kahuku from sustained drives.
Skyline won the toss and deferred receiving to the second half. Kahuku began 1st-and-10 on their own 20-yard line with Bronson Ponciano-Ähue at QB. The first play was an incomplete pass. Then Raider backs pounded out two first downs consecutively. Mälosi Te'o carried for 11 yards. On first-and-10 Micah Strickland rumbled for another 20 yards, but the play ended in a fumble — the first of many, unfortunately.
Hard-hitting by Kahuku linebacker B.J. Adolpho stopped two Eagle running plays. B.J. Beatty stopped the next run short, however, Skyline gained a first down by a half-yard. The next two running plays were stopped by "D" linemen David Niumatalolo and Adolpho. Then, on 3rd-and-4th, Skyline found the end zone with 7:49 left in the first quarter. The PAT was not good, Skyline 6-0.
Sione Fale'ofa received the Eagle kick with a good runback behind good blocking to the Kahuku 33-yard line. The Raiders then made several first downs behind more good blocking and running; but they bogged down in Eagle territory, and a couple of broken plays and a fumble later the first quarter ended, the score still at 6-0.
Skyline recovered the fumble on the Kahuku 44-yard line, but D-linemen Micah Wily and Joseph Faifili put the pressure on the Eagle quarterback, causing pass incompletions, forcing throw-aways, and a Skyline punt, which took an Eagle bounce and rolled to the Raider 9-yard line.
On first down, Kahuku fumbled again, and the Eagles took over. William Fairclough combined with Faifili and Adolpho for Eagles losses of 3 and 9 yards on the next two plays, but then the Skyline QB found his receiver in broken coverage for another score: Skyline, 12-0. They missed the extra point try.
Opening the next round, Skyline's kicker put the ball into the end zone, with the Red Raiders starting on their own 20-yard line. Several runs later, they were forced to punt away, leaving the Eagles in good field position. However, D-men Lau Kauvaka, Tomasi Fuller and Afa Bridenstine — along with Wily and two tackles by Faifili — kept the Eagles struggling. Skyline stopped short on the 3rd down, and set up for what turned out to be a fake field goal attempt, but they didn't fool the Raider defense.
With time waning in the half, Kahuku took possession of the ball, and with only 22 seconds left, Ponciano hit Spencer Hafoka with a pass just short of a 1st down. At 12.4 seconds left and 4th down, Kahuku surprised Skyline with a quick kick. Recovering their own kick, the Raiders set up for their last shot of the half: With 3.9 seconds left, the pass at the goal line ended up in a jump, and was nearly pulled down by Hafoka. Score, 12-0, Skyline.
During the halftime break, Hafoka presented Utah Gov. Olene Walker with a lei. In her remarks, the governor spoke of Utah's Polynesian heritage, including an explanation of the town of Iosepa. After welcoming the Red Raiders to Utah, the Polynesian Cultural Center promo team and the Skyline drill team provided entertainment.
The "Red-D" came out in the second half, forcing Skyline to cough up the ball. The offense started punishing Skyline, until a Kahuku fumble brought everyone to their feet; but Mälosi Te'o recovered the ball, setting up a Ponciano touchdown pass to Apolosi Lauhingoa. Te'o carried the two-point conversion over, putting Kahuku on the board, 12-8.
Kahuku defense had some highlights in the next series, with Joshua Wily sacking the Eagle QB for a big loss. Mau-he Moala also kept the pressure on the receivers.
Kahuku's next series ended abruptly with an interception, and the Raider D-machine made one of its best stands, with Faifili, Adolpho and Wily making stops that forced Skyline to punt. Taking the ball on their own 17-yard line, Hafoka and Kamuela Alisa gained first downs for the Raiders.
Then, early in the fourth quarter, Kahuku fumbled with Skyline recovering for an easy touchdown. Missing the PAT, Skyline now led by 24-8.
Taking the kickoff, Kahuku ran several plays before throwing an interception which Skyline returned to Kahuku's 3-yard line, where QB Ponciano made the stop. The Kahuku D held the next two plays to only two yards forward progress, so the Eagles settled for a field goal, 27-8.
Kahuku began its next series on the 20-yard line with Kurtney Silva at quarterback. With 5:43 left in the game, the Eagles again intercepted the ball. The defense held them to three-and-out, and received the punt.
Next, Hafoka pulled in a pass for a 17-yard gain, Hyrum Moors grabbed another for 15 yards, Redmond Tutor made a nice reception for a good gain, and Alisa added an eight-yard run. Looking to score but under pressure of dwindling time, was penalized for delay of game and then threw incomplete, and the ball went over to Skyline on downs.
The Eagles snapped the ball and the clock ran out of time for Kahuku: Final score: 27-8, bringing Skyline to 2-1 in the series. Maybe the Red Raiders will tie it up again in 2006 at Kahuku. In any case, we now know the "reality check" put the team in good position to thrash St. Louis the following weekend.
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