Hawaiian Cruise

Hawaii Cruise 1 2-Day Hawaiian Cruise October 3-15, 2005 Aloha Everyone! Hawaii is absolutely beautiful! Our itinerary was as follows: 10/3 Honolulu - Boarded Carnival Spirit 10/4 Honolulu - Departed at 6PM 10/5 Arrive Nawiliwili, Kauai 10/6 Arrive Kahalui, Maui 10/7 Arrive Lahaina, Maui 10/8 Arrive Kona, Hawaii 10/9 Arrive Hilo, Hawaii We were at sea from 10/10 to our arrival at Ensenda, Mexico on 10/15. We then boarded busses to San Diego or Los Angeles for our trip home. One of things to do when visiting Hawaii is to tour the islands. The scenery is breathtaking. The mountains, the craters, the flowers, the clouds. Words cannot describe Hawaii. One must see it for themselves. Seeing pictures of the Arizona Memorial is one thing, but to see it in person is a very moving experience. After the Arizona, we toured the submarine USS Bowfin and then on to our sister ship USS Missouri. Some of us toured the engine room of the Missouri. Our thanks to Dick Hamann and his friend Stan Nicholls for arranging these tours for us. For this cruise we all wore yellow t-shirts, compliments of the Cruise Connection. Of course, we took a group photo , compliments of our Wisconsin Association. Our cocktail party was hosted by Carnival Cruise Lines. Thanks to Claire and Dick Hamann for another great cruise! Looking forward to our next one in 2007. 1 Approaching Oahu 2 3 4 You can see Pearl Harbor from this vantage point. 5 Some of us climbed to the summit of 763' of Diamond Head Crater. 6 It started out with the sun and ended with heavy rain 7 8 9 This was taken just below the summit of Diamond Head 10 The famous Diamond Head as seen from Waikiki Beach 11 Underwater photos taken from Atlantis submarine 12 13 14 15 16 17 On our way to the Polynesian Cultural Center 18 Great Show!! 19 Sorry for the out of focus pictures. We could not use flash. 20 21 22 23 Views from our hotel room 24 25 26 Oktoberfest at the hotel 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 First Day aboard the spirit 34 35 Carol & Marty Sippel 36 Brenda & Cal Miller 37 Our first dinner with our yellow shirts 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 On line for our tour of the Arizona 50 51 52 Pearl Harbor survivor 53 Photo by Mike Rigdon 54 USS Missouri BB-63 55 56 Arizona Memorial Wall 57 USS Bowfin SS-287 58 59 60 61 62 63 John Protivnak and Dom Menta taking a break 64 Part of our group that toured the Arizona Memorial 65 66 Aboard the BB-63 67 68 69 70 World War II Memorial Plaque 71 Frank Perry & Frank Romantowski reliving the past 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 A walk down Maui streets 82 83 Leaving Maui 84 Carnival Spirit 85 Rainbow Falls in Hilo 86 Orchid Nurseries 87 88 89 Next 3 photos Kilauea Caldera, crater in Hilo 90 91 92 Walking on Lava 93 94 Kilauea Iki Crater 95 Kilauea Iki Crater 96 97 Peg & Bob Simpson 98 Claire & Dick Hamann 99 Carol & Marty Sippel 100 Dom & Lil Menta 101 Bill & Ellen Humienny. Bill is our adopted BB-61 crewmember 102 Leona & Gerry Myers 103 Millie & Roger Gaumont 104 Anne & Russ Texter 105 Nancy & Gordon Zaagmar 106 107 108 2 supervisors in the upper left making sure the ladies do their work correctly. 109 Captain Roberto Volpe with Cal & Brenda Miller 110 Our cocktail Party 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 On the right is Leroy and Mary Wilson 118 Clem, Susan McClure, Mike Rigdon, Cal and Brenda Miller 119 Mike and Mimi Visconti, Don and Joan Smith 120 121 Photo by Bill Humienny(BB-61) L to R: Bernie Johnson, Eugene Gingrich, Andy Murphy and Helen Gingrich 122 The greatest captain we ever had on any of our cruises. Captain Roberto Volpe 123 Dick presenting our Tee-shirt to the Captain. 124 Guess What? He wore it for the whole cocktail hour. 125 126 Dempsey (Clem) Clemons & Cal Miller our oldest and youngest crewmembers on this cruise. 127 Our Association 2nd VP Ed Gavin introducing himself 128 Four of our 1940's crewmembers Bernie Johnson Michael Visconti Don Smith Leroy Wilson 129 Lil and the Captain 130 Dick, Captain & Claire 131 Ed, Captain & Bob Pennell 132 Dom, Captain & Dick 133 Kristine, Don & Captain 134 Marty leading us in song 135 Brenda & Cal celebrating 2nd anniversary 136 137 The group singing Anchors Aweigh at the Karaoke Party. I think we all got thrown out after this one. 138 Photo by Bill Humienny(BB-61) Karaoke Party. We heard that Mike Visconti brought the house down with his singing 139 140 141 Photo by Bob Simpson of Aaron Bowen being transferred to the Haddock. 142 143 Group photo The following forty pictures were sent in by five other cruisers. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. To those that supplied captions, THANKS, you made it easier for me. 144 Following 6 photos were submitted by, Bill Humienny. Cocktail Party, next 3 145 146 147 Dick & Claire, dressed up for the Captains cocktail party. 148 Marty, Carol, Dom and Lil 149 W aiters entertainment during the evening meal. 150 Following 6 photos were submitted by, Bob Simpson. Peg Simpson, Carol & Marty Sippel. 151 Nice painting of the USS Arizona BB-39, at the Arizona Memorial. 152 Taking a rest before our visit to the USS Missouri 153 Diamond Head in the background. 154 Standing in front of Kilauea Caldera Crater. 155 Carol, Marty and Peg (by the van), heading to see another crater. 156 Following 7 photos were submitted by, Ruth Protivnak. Hawaii National flower, yellow hibiscus. 157 Lava Rock. 158 Rabbit Island. 159 Pali Outlook 160 Ruth & John Protivnak and the USS Missouri BB-63 161 Lions head Rock. 162 Waikiki Beach. 163 Following 8 photos were submitted by, Joan Romatowski Frank Romatowski and Lovely Hawaiian Wahine. 164 Waimea Canyon on Kauai. 165 Frank and Joan 166 Rainbow over Maui. 167 Frank & Frank Perry, "M" Division buddies. 168 Joan & Frank celebrating their 48th anniversary. 169 "M" Division at our cocktail party. Joe & Judy Determan, Gretchen & Fred Thibeault, Frank & Janice Perry and Frank Romatowski. 170 "M" Division with Captain, Roberto Volpe. Frank Perry, Frank Romatowski, Fred Thibeault and Joe Determan. 171 Following13 photos were submitted by, Mike Rigdon. Hawaiian Coastline 172 National Cemetery of the Pacific 173 View down the steps of Cemetery 174 Walls of Honor with names of 20,000 MIAs from WW II 175 Downtown Honolulu from Punchbowl 176 USS Missouri BB-63 WW II Memorial Plaque. 177 Arizona Memorial from motor launch 178 Roger Gaumont, Dick & Claire Hamann. 179 Memorial to Subs Lost in WW II 180 First site of Kauai from Spirit 181 Waimea Canyon on Kauai 182 John, Ruth, Susan, and Mike at Waimea Canyon 183 Susan McClure, Ruth & John at Halemaumau Crater Top of Page Please fill out our Site Survey! Send E-mail to Dom Menta with questions or comments about this web-site. The information contained in this web-site is 1998/200 5 to the USS Wisconsin Association. If you desire to use graphics or other info from this web-site - please E-mail Dom Menta This page was last updated on 11/26/05 .

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Molokai Hotels - Research Molokai Hotels and Read Reviews by Readers Home About Contact Molokai Hotels Search Form - Molokai Add Your Hotel Area Hotel Rates HotelGuide > Molokai Home Page Molokai Hotels Welcome to HotelGuide Networks' directory of hotels and hotel reviews for Molokai, Hawaii! Of all of the Hawaiian islands, Molokai is most like the Hawaii that was first discovered, long before the tourist industry existed, and is nicknamed the friendly island. Kaunakakai, the largest town on the island, has most of the shops which are small and family-owned. Additional shopping, more for unique and natural souvenirs of the local culture, can be found in the smaller villages of Maunaloa and Kualapuu. Exploring the incredibly beautiful mountainous coastline from the back of a mule, visiting a macademia nut farm or coffee plantation, kayaking, catching fish on an escorted tour, or hiking through a rain forest are just some of the many unique activities that bring visitors to Molokai back for return visits. A variety of lodging options is available on Molokai from vacation condos and beachfront accommodations to family-owned bed and breakfast inns where you will get the fullest experience of the local culture. We have organized our listings of Molokai's local hotel accommodations into several geographic areas and alphabetically. You can begin browsing for hotels in the Greater Molokai area by selecting one of the links shown below. Molokai Hotel Search: (For example: try " hotel with a pool ") Browse Hotels by Location: · Island of Molokai Hotels located on Hawaii's Island of Molokai. This small island is nestled between the islands of Oahu and Maui and is served by Molokai Airport (MKK) located in the city of Hoolehua. Browse Hotels by Name: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z You can return to the HotelGuide Molokai home page at any time by pressing on the "HotelGuide" button in the left margin of the page. Area Facts : Kalaupapa, a small, isolated peninsula on the north side of Molokai, was a rough, rocky and inaccessible area where migrant workers in the 1800s stricken with leprosy (now called Hansens Disease) were abandoned. Leprosy was eradicated with sulpha drugs in the 1940s, and this area is now a National Historic Site of the U.S. Park Service where access is available only through a limited number of escorted tours. The area code for the Hawaiian Islands is 808. Adjacent Links: Honolulu Hotels Maui Hotels Related Links: Kauai Hotels Hawaii - Big Island Hotels Other Links: Acapulco Hotels Anchorage Hotels Hong Kong Hotels Los Angeles Hotels Los Cabos Hotels Mazatlan Hotels Melbourne Hotels Monterey Hotels Puerto Vallarta Hotels San Diego Hotels San Francisco Hotels San Jose Hotels Santa Barbara Hotels Santiago Hotels Sydney Hotels Tokyo Hotels Other Versions: Low-Graphics HotelGuide > Molokai Home Page Top of Page © 1996-2006, MetroGuide.com All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions To List Your Hotel with the HotelGuide Service: Click Here . To Promote Your Hotel's Website with the HotelGuide Service: Click Here . To Contact MetroGuide.com, Inc.: Click Here . HotelGuide, HotelGuide Molokai and Profile Page are service marks of MetroGuide.com, Inc. HotelGuide Network is a registered service mark of MetroGuide.com, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MetroGuide.com, Inc. does not own or operate hotel properties.

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Hawaiian Airlines : History of Hawaiian Airlines Help/FAQ Sitemap History See a Timeline About Us Customer Service Commitment Investor Relations News Releases Corporate Info & Fact Sheet History Contact Us Privacy Policy Business Ethics and Conduct Help/Frequently Asked Questions Hawaii's largest airline since its founding in 1929, Hawaiian Airlines today serves 18 domestic and international destinations in the Pacific region. It specializes in air transportation among the Hawaiian Islands and bringing visitors to Hawaii from points in the Western U.S. and the South Pacific. Carrying more than 6 million passengers a year, Hawaiian Airlines provides high-frequency jet service daily to seven destinations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and weekly service to the South Pacific destinations of Tahiti and American Samoa. In North America it provides daily service to Hawaii from more cities than any other airline. A pioneer of Pacific aviation , Hawaiian Airlines was incorporated on January 30, 1929 under the name Inter-Island Airways Ltd. On November 11 that same year, thousands gathered at Honolulu's John Rodgers Airport to witness the departure of Hawaii's first scheduled interisland flights: Inter-Island's inaugural flights to Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Two eight-passenger Sikorsky S-38 amphibian planes thus began three weekly round trips between these destinations. The airline continued to modernize its fleet as aviation technology advanced. In 1935 larger, 16-passenger Sikorsky S-43s were added to accommodate increased traffic and newly authorized interisland airmail service. In 1941 Inter-Island changed its name to Hawaiian Airlines and introduced the 24-passenger DC-3 into Hawaiian skies. This "workhorse" of the piston era was the mainstay of the airline's fleet for many years. It became vital during wartime operations when all interisland traffic was placed under military control. Granted the very first air cargo certificate issued by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Hawaiian Airlines provided an aerial lifeline to Hawaii's Neighbor Islands during World War II. The advent of commercial jet service in the 1960s resulted in increased air traffic to and from Hawaii. Hawaiian grew to accommodate the travel needs of a growing residential population as well as an expanding visitor industry. In 1966 the airline brought to Hawaii its first pure jet interisland aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas DC-9. Travel time between the islands was reduced to a mere 20 to 30 minutes. The DC-9 remains the backbone of Hawaiian's mixed interisland fleet, Hawaii's best answer to the travel needs of residents and visitors alike. In 1984 Hawaiian began to provide worldwide charter services with three long-range DC-8 jets. Soon after, scheduled service began to Pago Pago, American Samoa and Nuku'alofa, Tonga. A year later Hawaiian acquired five Lockheed L-1011 widebody aircraft for scheduled and charter service. June 12, 1985 marked the inauguration of Hawaiian Airlines' scheduled widebody jet service between the West Coast and Hawaii with daily flights to Los Angeles. Daily flights between Hawaii and San Francisco and Seattle started in January, 1986. Service to Western Samoa soon followed. In 1987 Hawaiian expanded its South Pacific service by inaugurating flights to Tahiti, and Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. South Pacific service was scaled back in 1993 with the retirement of DC-8 aircraft used on these routes. In 1990 the international travel and hospitality publication Cond Nast Traveler rated Hawaiian Airlines one of the world's safest airlines. In an exclusive 20 year study (August 1990 issue), Cond Nast noted that Hawaiian was one of only five U.S. carriers, along with four with relatively short histories, that had never had an airfatality in their entire histories. Thirteen years later, Hawaiian's record of safety continues unbroken. In late 1993 Hawaiian Airlines entered into a series of marketing and services agreements with American Airlines' parent AMR Corporation. Consequently, Hawaiian in 1994 converted its reservations and operating computer system to American's SABRE system, became a participating carrier in American's AAdvantage Travel Awards program and replaced its entire widebody fleet of Lockheed L-1011 aircraft with DC-10 aircraft provided and maintained by American. In 2001 , Hawaiian began a comprehensive fleet modernization program with the delivery of 13 new Boeing 717-200 aircraft that would completely replace its DC-9 fleet that year. In 2002 and 2003, the company completed the program with the complete replacement of its widebody DC-10 fleet with 14 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Hawaiian Airlines' fleet is now among the youngest in the industry. Hawaiian has consistently been rated one of the "10 Best" U.S. airlines by readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure for the past several years, has been the top U.S. airline for "Premium" class service by the Zagat Survey and most recently was rated fourth best domestic carrier in Travel + Leisure's 'Worlds's Best Awards.' In addition to a consistently high rating by discriminating travelers, Hawaiian's service has won several international honors. "Hawaiian Skies," the company's onboard video program highlighting the people and culture of Hawaii, earned a Bronze World Medal at the 42nd Annual New York International Film and Video Festival in 2000 as well as the Avion Award for excellence from the World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) in 1999. In 1998, Inside Flyer magazine rated HawaiianMiles, the company's frequent flyer program, one of the best in the world. In 1997, the International Inflight Food Service (IFSA) awarded Hawaiian its highest honor, the President's Award, for the company's Coach class service between the West Coast and Hawaii. The company had already won the coveted OnBoard Services Award for innovation and excellence in First Class service on West Coast-Hawaii flights. Hawaiian continues to build on an unbroken 74-year record of safety and to date has transported more than 130 million passengers. Hawaiian is the only airline able to provide single-carrier service from the Western U.S. and the South Pacific to each of Hawaii's islands. On board, passengers are surrounded with the gracious warmth unique to the people and culture of the Islands. Visitors to Hawaii are able to begin their vacation the moment they step on board a Hawaiian Airlines aircraft. 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Hawaiian Music Reviews by Aloha JOE "Aloha Joe.com is one of themost influential Hawaiian Websites on the Internet" (Movieline Magazine) Top 10 Music Reviews Song Lyrics Music Stores Independent Artists EMAIL Aritsts Aloha Radio Rotation Broadcast Schedule NEW HAWAIIAN MUSIC REVIEWS By Aloha JOE (All of these albums have been added to our station rotation) as of 11/07/05 BRITTNI PAIVA - "HEAR..." Brittni Paiva's second album, "Hear..." combines both island and non-island selections. She won a Na Hoku Hanohano award as "most promising artist" for her first album, and will be in contention for "Instrumental album of the Year" for this release. Ms. Paiva (now 17), began recording 2 years ago but has had a fascination with Ukulele, Bass & Slack Key guitar for many years. She plays all three instruments on this album. (using multi-tracking). You'll love her interpretations of the island classics, Akaka Falls & Opihi Moemoe. Brittni wrote several tunes on the album and finishes with her first vocal. She sings "E Lohea Mai" (which means "hear...") in both Hawaiian and Hebrew. The album just touches the surface of this young lady's talent. Look for many more albums and awards in the future from Brittni Paiva! Aloha JOE www.brittnipaiva.com JASMINE TRIAS Jasmine Triass long-awaited self-titled debut album, Jasmine Trias, was released nationwide on July 12, 2005. If the name sounds familiar, it is because she appeared on Fox TVs American Idol. While on the top-rated Fox show, the Hawaii-born Trias joined Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to finish in the top 3. Although it has taken Jasmine a while to get her songs and arrangements together, IT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH THE WAIT! (read full review) RAIN DROPS - Ozzie Kotani - Produced by Daniel Ho - www.danielho.com - Ozzie Kotani is one of the most proficient slack key players on Hawaii's music scene. If you're a slack key fan, add this album to your collection, you'll truly enjoy Ozzie's performances. OUR FIRE - Round & Round - Great sounds from 3 very talented Island guys! Very inventive group with a "hit sound." The more we play them, the more requests they receive. Order DIRECT from the group..you'll enjoy the "sounds" Visit their website . www.roundnroundband.com <It's in rotation> ALOHA JOE Ho'omalei - Ray Sowders with Shawn Ishimoto - Ki Ho'alu Dreams - www.raysowders.com Ho'omalei is a well-balanced collection of island mele (songs). Ray's voice, on this, his second album, is mellow and strong. Shawn is heard on backup vocals, and a wide-variety of instruments. Bobby Ingano's steel guitar rounds out the mix on this album. <It's in rotation> ALOHA JOE DANGEROUS - Keahiwai - 808e Productions - www.keahiwai.com The girls are in great form with this new release. It's well balanced and will top the charts VERY SOON.. If not already !! ALOHA JOE SOME CALL IT ALOHA...DON'T TELL - The Brother's Cazimero - Mountain Apple Company Another winner from the CAZ - almost every song is in our station's rotation. I'm sure you'll hear them. This album was a GRAMMY NOMINEE! ALOHA JOE MAGIC BESIDE THE SEA - Paul Shimomoto - Hula Records www.hularecords.com This is the first album from the winner of the Hapa Haole Festival's vocal competition. It contains many of our listener's favorites. ALOHA JOE HULA - Big Island Style - Palm Records - www.palmrecords.com Palm Records has produced a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary island hulas, that combine the talents of some award-winning Big Island artists. The collection of "NEW RECORDINGS" is produced by "Grammy Award" winner, Charles Michael Brotman, and has the "right stuff" to keep hula fans smiling and dancing. ALOHA JOE HULA JAZZ - Owana Salazar Have you bee trying to add a GREAT album for your Hawaiian music collection? I found it! It's HULA JAZZ! Owana Salazar picked some great island standards that have been just begging to be put to a jazz/swing beat. "Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi," "I'll Weave A Lei of Stars for You," "Kainoa," and on and on. The steel players are tops in Island music. Alan Akaka, Casey Olsen, Greg Sardinha and Ms. Salazar put the right hula touches to "HULA JAZZ" ALOHA JOE COOL ELEVATION - Ho'okena Ho'okena continues its long line of first-class albums with "Cool Elevation." This is some of their best work to date. <We haveCool Elevation in our store> GRAMMY NOMINEE ALOHA JOE UKULELE BREEZE - Herb Ohta, Jr. Herb Ohta Jr's new release will put smiles on ukulele fans worldwide. "Ukulele Breeze" has a wide-variety of musical styles (rumba, samba, island contemporary, etc). This is very enjoyable WORLD-CLASS music! Aloha JOE ISLAND STYLE - Various Artists - www.palmrecords.com ISLAND STYLE c ontains a great mixture of island talent and songs. The overall outlook for this release is bright and sunny. This will be one of Palm Records biggest sellers. (full review below) KEALI'I REICHEL - Ke`alaokamaile This is a touching collection of material that can best be appreciated when one reads the accompanying liner notes...Just know, it's another "chart-topper" from KR. We have the album in our BIG STORE - take a look - you will love EVERY TRACK! GRAMMY NOMINEE ALOHA JOE http://www.spun.com/music/product-detail.jsp?id=2207701 HERB OHTA - Rainforest - Herb Ohta Sensational jazz inspired melodies from the smoooothest ukulele player around.... We LOVE this album and think you will too. ALOHA JOE KU'UIPO KUMUKAHI - Ho`ulu`ulu A fifteen-song collection featuring the "classic sound" we've come to associate with former "Female Vocalist of the Year," Ku'uipo Kumukahi. She is in GREAT FORM! ALOHA JOE SLACK KEY GUITAR V2 - GRAMMY AWARD WINNER - Various Artists - Palm Records ....It's like having front-row seats at an island Slack Key Festival. <full review> ALOHA JOE NA KAMA - Come and See...Hawaii COME and SEE ....HAWAI'I is one of the best NEW albums to come from the Islands in a LONG, LONG TIME! ALOHA JOE KOHALA - COOL BREEZE - Once again, gentle guitars from the Big Island take us on a mesmerizing journey. Kevin Teves, Charles Michael Brotman & Charles Recaido, who perform as KOHALA, present an impressive collection of mele (songs) that carry the listener to a place where you do feel the cool island breezes. This is the sixth release for these talented Big Island artists who continue to amaze us with their, sensitivity, inventiveness and magical sounds. To see all of the KOHALA releases visit - PALM RECORDS WEBSITE - When you visit, tell them Aloha JOE told you to drop by. ALOHA JOE THE GIFT OF MUSIC - From Father to Son - Dennis Kamakahi with David Kamakahi on Ukulele. A remarkable work from two of Hawaii's great treasures - The Kamakahis. There are ten Island classics, each introduced with a narrative that gives you a bit of historical insight into the song. AVAILABLE ON-LINE - www.denniskamakahiproductions.com ALOHA JOE MARTIN PAHINUI - Ho'olohe (Listen) This album stems from the "LIVE" slack key tour featuring Aaron Mahi, George Kuo and the ever-popular Martin Pahinui. This is another sensational Dancing Cat Records Production. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.dancingcat.com MOHALA HOU - Music for the Hawaiian Renaissance - Keola Beamer Keola Beamer has, once again, released another "winner." Mahala Hou is a collection of contemporary and traditional mele (songs), each with the "distinct Keola touch." He's a master, that's for sure. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.kbeamer.com ALOHA JOE OFFSHORE - Sam Keli'iho'omalu - Hula Records If you're a fan of Hawaiian Falsetto singing (leo ki'iki'e) you will truly enjoy this Hula Records release. In this, Sam's second album, we are treated to twelve selections that showcase his soaring voice.. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.hularecords.com ALOHA JOE THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE - Old Style Slack Key Slack Key Guitar fans worldwide are smiling because Hana Ola Records and Dancing Cat's George Winston got together to release eighteen past recordings of Ray Kane. Ray's playing style on this re-release from the late 1950s or early 1960s is real "old time" sound of the slack key guitar. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.cordinternational.com ALOHA JO JOHN KAMEAALOHA ALMEDIA - 1897 - 1985 - This musical masterwork is the latest offering from Hawaiian music historian Harry B. Soria, Jr. and Hana Ola Records. (read full review Jasmine Triass long-awaited self-titled debut album, Jasmine Trias, was released nationwide on July 12, 2005. If the name sounds familiar, it is because she appeared on Fox TVs American Idol. While on the top-rated Fox show, the Hawaii-born Trias joined Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to finish in the top 3. Although it has taken Jasmine a while to get her songs and arrangements together, IT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH THE WAIT! Jasmine was admittedly excited when she called into Aloha Radios Daily Show from Honolulu on release day! After hearing the album I know whyits GREAT!! What will you find there? Jasmine brings us a 14-song mixture of Pop, R&B, and light urban Hip-Hop which will fit into the rotation of every station that plays these genres. The Aloha Radio Network gives all island artists the opportunity to be heard worldwide whether they perform traditional Hawaiian music, pop, country, jazz, or other styles. We think youll really enjoy this album from Hawaiis American Idol, Jasmine Trias To learn more about Jasmine, visit www.jasminetrias.net To purchase the album www.islandergroup.com ISLAND STYLE - Palm Records - www.palmrecords.com I received a nice surprise from the Big Island of Hawaii, Palm Records' new compilation album, ISLAND STYLE. The 12-track collection presents a wide variety of island tunes by some of Hawaii's best-known artists. Island friends, the Cruz `Ohana, are well represented. Ernie, John & Desiree Cruz (in her "premier performance") each favor us with a tune. Also included are selections by The Mana'o Company, Bryan Kessler, Randy Lorenzo, Lorna Lim, Pomai (another "new" solo performance), Alan Thomas, RJ Kaneao, Robi Kahakalau and the very talented composer and musician, Charles Brotman. ISLAND STYLE contains a well-balanced mix of island talent and songs. The overall outlook for this release is bright and sunny. This will be one of Palm Records biggest sellers. Island Style , and all Palm Records releases, featuring such talents as KOHALA, are in daily rotation on our Aloha Radio Network. All of their albums are well conceived and attractively presented by Art Director, Jody Brotman. Visit their website to see their entire on-line catalog. www.palmrecords.com Aloha JOE SLACK KEY GUITAR Volume 2 - Palm Records A compilation of ten island artists The slack key guitar's roots can be traced back to the early days of the Hawaiian Cowboys. (the Paniolo). In the past ten years, this musical form has moved from the "backyard" to concert halls around the world. The slack key guitar is a solo instrument played with the virtuosity of any concert performance. There are many "slack key festivals" in Hawaii that showcase a variety of artists during one program, but concert promoters around the world can't afford to present ten island performers on one show. That's where SLACK KEY GUITAR V2 from Palm Records comes in handy. It's like having front-row seats at an island Slack Key Festival. Fans of slack key turn to the many instructional books and videos which teach the concept of tuning the guitar and explain the basics of playing, but to really learn, you need to listen to a wide variety of styles. Producer Charles Brotman corralled ten of Hawaii's slack key artisans to present a cross section of musical styles. These range from traditional to more contemporary treatments. Sonny Lim, Ken Emerson, Keoki Kahumoku and Charles Brotman do a pair of tunes each and Bryan Kessler, Randy Lorenzo, Jeff Peterson, Charlie Recaido, John Cruz and John Keawe each favor us with a selection. I'm glad Big Island company, Palm Records, decided that the world NEEDS another album of guitar music because Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 is a perfect learning tool and a wonderful addition to your Slack Key collection. Remember, you can listen and pretend you're attending a concert featuring ten of Hawaii's best. If you would like to know more...visit PALM RECORDS website...tell them I sent you...Aloha JOE JOHN KAMEAALOHA ALMEIDA 1897- 1985 - Hana Ola Records This masterwork is the latest offering from Hawaiian music historian Harry B. Soria, Jr. and Hana Ola Records. The album spotlights the musical genius of John K. Almeida by presenting 22 performances and 21 original compositions. The well-written liner notes present an extensive "family history" and chronicle the professional career of "Hawaii's Blind Musician." John Almeida picked up the ukulele at age 4 and during his 87 years on Earth, he mastered that instrument, the mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, violin, banjo, bass, saxophone, piano and composed over 200 Hawaiian language compositions. The song list is familiar and impressive - Lei Hinahina, Holoholo Ka'a, Noho Paipai, Kanaka Waiwai, Kiss Me Love, and on, and on..... Mahalo to Harry B. Soria and Hana Ola Records for putting together this musical time capsule which preserves an era that should never be forgotten. Available at CORD INTERNATIONAL - www.booklineshawaii.com a nd fine music stores, everywhere! Aloha JOE

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LAHAINA PUBLIC LIBRARY LAHAINA PUBLIC LIBRARY 680 Wharf Street, Lahaina 96761 (808) 662-3950 Mon - Wed: 9 - 5, Thu: 12 - 8, Fri: 12:30 - 4:30 Saturday - Sunday: Closed YOUNG ADULTS - THING WHAT'S NEW: "Review Patron Record" ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS HELP TELEPHONE RENEWALS YOUNG ADULTS - THING We want to encourage all you Young Adults out there to visit a cool spot in town...the LAHAINA PUBLIC LIBRARY. Come in to check out popular books and magazines, surf the Internet, or to study in a quiet place. Just catch Bus 106 and drop off at the Pioneer Mill. Walk down to and make a left on Front St. We are next to the Pioneer Inn and Lahaina Harbor. WHAT'S NEW A new feature has been added to the online catalog! The "Review Patron Record" feature is a free service which allows library patrons to look up their own library card account online at the PAC terminals. Patrons may view information using the following options: 1. Items Out 2. Library Card Alerts 3. Holds 4. Patron Information 5. Yearly Holds List ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS Resources are available to your students for their research assignments. If you are working on a unit and will be sending students to the public library, we will be happy to put materials on a reserve shelf for a limited time. We want each student to have an equal opportunity to use the resources available in a specific content area. Call us at 661-3950 or write to 680 Wharf St., Lahaina, 96761. HELP We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and imaginative volunteer who loves children and has time to provide infants and toddlers with stories, fingerplays, and songs for a weekly daytime program. If you are interested, please contact the Lahaina Library at 662-3950. TELEPHONE RENEWALS Renew your books and other materials from home (unless there are reserves on them). Please have your library card and library materials on hand when you call the Lahaina Public Library at 667-3950. You may also use this feature from your home or office with a personal computer and a modem via the library system's free "Dial-in" to 1-800-982-4436. HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, Maui