Abercrombie Surges Ahead!
ONLINE POLLS ATTRACT OVER 1,000 PARTICIPANTS AUGUST 23, 1998 - From a few hundred a
few weeks ago, Mililani Interactive’s online polls have attracted over 1,000
visitors. The polls are unscientific, but are getting a lot of attention.
The most dramatic result thus far is Neil Abercrombie’s come-from
behind surge. Prior to the Iolani Palace throne incident, Abercrombie was behind by as
much 40-percentage points. The latest tally shows him leading, 46% to Quientin
Kawananakoa’s 44%, with Gene Ward trailing with 19%.
While Linda Lingle continues to lead Ben Cayetano 49% to 38%, Mazie
Hirono has a big lead over her republican challengers for lieutenant governor.
Hirono is leading Michael Liu & Stan Koki 65% to 27%.
In the 1st district council race, new-comer Cliff LaBoy has
a surprising lead over incumbent Rene Mansho - 65% to 31%.
The polls are at http:www.hawaii.rr.com/mililani,
& are offered as a community service & to generate interest in the elections
process.
Letter to Editor
A MESSAGE TO CANDIDATES FOR
GOVERNOR
Here's what your political
ads have told me thus far. One of you did a lot...many many years ago. Another has done a
lot over the past 4 years...but doesn’t want to be blamed for Hawaii’s economic
plight. And another says she’s going to do for the state...what she’s done for a
small county. Fine and good. Your ads have been interesting. But I still don’t know
which of you should get my vote. In the days ahead, please tell me what I need to know so
that I can decide who to vote for. Just simply tell me where we’re going, what route
we’re taking, & what price we have to pay to get there. And just give me your
solemn word that no matter what obstacles we face along the way, you’ll be
prepared for them...you’ll be proactive & take full responsibility
throughout our journey...you’ll inspire honest & competent people to help
us...you’ll mange our money wisely as if it were your very own...& you’ll
keep us on-course & never allow us to float aimlessly.
P.Tatum
Mililani Mauka
Save Money
PEOPLE'S OPEN MARKET
MAKAUNULAU COMMUNITY PARK - Fresh agricultural
& aquacultural products
& other food items are available at a very low cost every Tuesday from 11:45 am to
12:30pm. Makaunulau
Community Park in lower Mililani is easy to find. More than a million people shop at
the various market sites
throughout Oahu. Prices are usually 35% lower than retail stores. Many ethnic fruits &
vegetables not normally found in large retail stores are found here. For more infomation,
contact the People’s Open Market Supervisor
at 522-7088.
RECYCLING
IS EASY IN MILILANI
Residents have 3 convenient options
for recycling. Curbside pickup is available from MTA - bundle newspapers, aluminum cans,
& glass jars without lids separately & call the MTA maintenance dept secretary at
623-7300 to arrange for pickup. MTA donates the newspapers & glass items to area
schools. Drop-off bins are located at Mililani High School & near Star Market -
for newspapers, cardboard, office paper, aluminum cans, glass jars, & plastic
containers. And Reynold’s Aluminum buys aluminum cans every Tuesday, Thursday,
& Saturday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm in the 24-Hr Fitness parking lot.
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DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY CHESS?
by Jon Young If you
enjoy chess, or want to learn how to play, now you can, right here in Mililani. The
Mililani Chess Club was formed in 1995 to promote chess for fun & education with
emphasis on teaching young people. Club members vary in ability from novice to master. The
club meets weekly in an adult-supervised environment.
In open play, members challenge one another. Often, children will play
more experienced players to improve their game.
Resident national masters teach principles of chess, & impromptu
one-on-one and small group lessons are conducted during open play.
Quad and Quick Chess tournaments are conducted monthly. Quad matches
are groups of 4 players of equal ability competing against each other. Quick Chess matches
are games no longer than 30 minutes. For both tournaments, there is an US Chess Federation
rated section, and an un-rated section for novices.
Lessons for children are conducted using the "Comprehensive Chess
Course" by Pelts and Alburt.
The Mililani Chess Club meets every Thursday evening, excluding
holidays, at Mililani Rec Center 2 on Anania Drive from 6 to 9pm. For more information,
email the chess club or call members Barry Lee
(625-8857), Guy Ontai ( 625-2769), Jon Young (626-2239), or Randy Prothero (625-5057).
PEOPLE
MAKING NEWS
Lauri Hiroshige, Sandra
Miyamoto, & Siddarth Savara of Mililani High School, & Chrise Ho
of Hanalani High School, were awarded University of Hawaii Regents Scholarships...Lora
M. Farwell graduated magna cum laude from Washington State University...Kern K.
Agader is back in Mililani for the summer - he’ll be returning to Oregon Health
Sciences University for his last year in dentistry studies...
CISCO
NETWORKING TRAINING COMING TO MILILANI
MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL -
Mililani High School is 1 of 11 Hawaii public schools that will offer students Cisco
System, Inc.’s academy training in computer networking. Cisco Systems is a $6.4
billion network & software company, & is opening academies world-wide to address
the high demand for skilled professionals in the technology industry.
The training program will conform to national industry standards &
is geared towards helping students complete the Cisco Certified Networking Associate
examination & compete for immediate job openings that pay approximately $40,000 per
year.
Teachers are being trained at Honolulu Community College, & the
academy will be ready for students in the 1999-2000 school year.
ONTAI
TO CHALLENGE MENOR
MILILANI - Guy Ontai,
currently an Honors and Advance Placement Physics teacher at Kamehameha Schools, announced
his candidacy for the 39th District House of Representatives seat against Ron Menor.
"I will work for a better business climate to ensure that businesses flourish
and jobs are created for our people," said Ontai.
Ontai has been active in various community activities. He is president
and co-founder of the Mililani Chess Club, martial arts instructor, teacher advisor for
Warrior Physics, coach & board member of the Community Basketball League, & member
of the Mililani Complex PTSA.
Guy Ontai has been a Hawaii resident for 24 years. He & his wife,
Penny, have three children - Gavin, Krystal, and Garyk
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