Mike Foley's blog
Here are a couple of samples:
Congratulations, Steelers’ Chris Kemoeatu
Congratulations to Pittsburg Steeler OL Chris Kemoeatu of Kahuku — all-state defensive lineman and Kahuku Red Raider who went on to play for the University of Utah before the NFL drafted him. It was very satisfying to watch him start and play most of the game which the whole world now knows Pittsburg won in […]
City Council names Ramos a ‘Living Treasure’
[Story and photo by Mike Foley: Originally published in KALEO, February 26, 1998] At the January 28 meeting of the City Council, Councilmember Steve Holmes presented a Council Certificate of Appreciation to Kahuku resident Angel Ramos, honoring him as “A Living Treasure.” [Ramos is pictured at right with his daughter, Carol Bowden] Ramos is well […]
Lua halau visits Nioi Heiau
[Story and photo by Mike Foley: Originally published in KALEO, March 26, 1998] Pa-Ku’i-a-Lua, a halau of Hawaiians studying the ancient martial art of lua, and family members visited the Nioi Heiau [pictured at right] and Hawai’i Reserves, Inc.’s new taro project in Laie on March 14 to gain additional exposure to Hawaiian culture. Richard […]
Upu ‘afakasi: Samoan “half-caste” words
A few posts back I blogified about Samoan pronunciation and names. Now I’d like to do a little follow-up on ‘upu ‘afakasi — Samoan half-caste words.