About Aloha Valley |
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Your Island Connection in Las Vegas
AlohaValley.com has joined forces and is a part of the Island International Media Group, LLC, based in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. We work closely with Pipeline2Paradise.com and the Little Grass Shack Radio Show.
Who We Are
Here at AlohaValley.com, we are a small web 'ohana (family). Solely made up of myself (Da Webmastah), my wife, Melissa and a few staff members. In March of 2002 we started out as a part-time hobby site. Today, just a short time later we have more than quadrupled our content and Internet presence. We have become Southern Nevada's & Las Vegas' Premiere Pacific Island Community Resource Center.
Aloha Valley is based in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. We bring the Pacific Ocean to the Mojave Desert.
Why We Are Here
AlohaValley.com is in existence to spread the Aloha Spirit and share our "9th Island" Las Vegas culture & community with all. We are dedicated to providing resources and information pertaining to our Pacific Island heritage and culture. It is vital that we continue the preservation of our way of life, for ourselves and our keiki (children). We feel it is necessary that we share our culture and show our Aloha Spirit to everyone worldwide. We hope you find our website informative and entertaining. We are here for all Pacific Islanders, Hawaiians, "Locals" and "Hawaiians-at-Heart" to enjoy.
Our focus is to deliver an accurate assessment of the island lifestyle and culture as we know it. You won't find any plastic leis, fake tikis or mai tais here. There are many Hawaiians, former Hawaii "Local" residents, and Pacific Islanders who have relocated to southern Nevada. This also includes the vast array of nationalities and races that live in the Aloha State of Hawai'i (i.e. - Japanese, Filipino, Samoan, Chinese, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Chamorro, Tongan, Haole, Popolo, etc.). Our intent is to "comfort" and ease the transition of newly transplanted islanders and to keep long time mainland residents in touch with the "Island Style" and "Local Ways".
How We Accomplish Goals
AlohaValley.com works along side several different organizations and firms to provide the best resources available. This is only possible because of you. We welcome all feedback. You tell us, we deliver (within reason of course). Mahalo (Thank you) to all who have expressed their interest in AlohaValley.com!
Although it now requires many hours to maintain and provide our services, we are very pleased with our progress. We look forward to a bright future and being a big part of the Las Vegas community.
Da Webmastah
Behind The Mission
Francis Paul Ganon A.K.A. Da Webmastah, invisioned the concept of providing a Las Vegas Pacific Islander community portal. Creating websites since 1996, Da Webmastah is responsible for a huge majority of website & web design duties of AlohaValley.com.
To provide the best information & resources possible Francis also double-duties as a "roaming reporter". Quality content is made available by attending island style events & functions and by visiting many restaurants and other places of business.
Wikiwiki Bio
Born on the island of Maui, but moved at a very young age and raised on the Hilo & Puna side of the Big Island. Learned the values of plantation and county living residing in Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) and the nearby town of Kea'au (Ola'a). Graduated from Waiakea High School (Hilo) and served 8 years in the United States Air Force. Happily married with two children. Living in Las Vegas Nevada since 2001.
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 Francis Paul Ganon |
WEBMASTAH BIO:
ETHNICITY:
1/2 Portugese, 1/4 Filipino, 1/8 Hawaiian, 1/8 Chinese, 100% Local Boy
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN:
Da Crab
HOMETOWN:
Hilo Side, Puna HPP
FAVORITE FOOD:
Local Food, Hawaiian Food, Filipino Food, Chinese Food, Japanese Food, any kine food... get da clue!
FAVORITE BEVERAGE:
Miller Lite
FAVORITE COLOR:
Black, Green, Blue, Red, Orange, no matter
FAVORITE ACTIVITY:
1) Hanging out at home in da back yard with family & friends, kids playing, pupus, cocktails and island music.
2) Going to festivals/functions hanging with da braddahs & sistahs.
FAVORITE MUSIC:
Hawaiian music, island music, jawaiian music, reggae music, 80's, 70's, 50's and country music.
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV:
Once Were Warriors, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Boys-N-The Hood, Blood In Blood out, Roots, ESPN (all), HGTV, DIY, Spike, and what evah da wife like.
FAVORITE CELEBRITY/ATHLETE:
The Rock, Dennis Rodman, BJ Penn
FAVORITE UH FOOTBALL PLAYERS:
David Toloumu, Falaniko Noga, Chad Owens, Leonard Peters
FAVORITE RADIO DJ:
Me!!!!! Island Emory, Pu'ukani (91.5 KUNV, Las Vegas)
MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Just like Al Bundy, "I Played High School Football"
NICKNAMES:
"Red" (high school time), "Punaboy", "Da Webmastah", "Frankie Paul"
BAD HABIT:
Bad with names, Tomorrow-tomorrow (putting things off), Smoke cigarettes
OHANA STATUS:
One Love! Married to the most beautiful wahine who drink beer & smoke cigs just like me, CHEE HOO! Two great keiki, one gorgeous daughter, one handsome son.
CURRENTLY RESIDES:
Da 9th Island, East Side Las Vegas, Sunrise Manor
Enjoys and cherishes time spent with family and friends. Proud to be of Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino and "Podagee" bloodline. A typical "Local Boy" sporting an Aloha shirt or t-shirt, shorts and rubbah slippah.
The name Ganon is of Filipino/Ilocano decent, not to be confused with the American name Gannon or the fictional character from The Legend of Zelda video game.
Mahalo to my immediate 'ohana for supporting my efforts and the sacrifices made which allow me the time to maintain Aloha Valley.
Big Aloha and shaka to my 'ohana in Puna, Hilo, Portland, OR and in the Chicago, IL area.
Mahalo to the 9th Island 'ohana who share the compassion & continued support of Aloha Valley.
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Las Vegas Island Nightlife
Kanikapila Fridays
Hawaiian and Island music with Island Mana at Kerry's Sport Pub Friday nights from 8:30PM - 11:30 PM. Karaoke to follow. Locate at 3520 N. Rancho LV., NV 89130, just north of Cheyenne on the East side of Rancho.
Island Style Aloha Bar
Live island style Jawaiian and island music weekly with the best island bands in Las Vegas. Daily karaoke, free with a two drink minimum. Aloha Kitchen and Aloha Bar, SE corner of Decatur and Sahara.
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