Molokai DIspatch - August 17, 2011

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Touring the Numbers Molokai visitors up 22% from 2010.

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By Catherine Cluett

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olokai residents east of Kaunakakai who want to reap the benefits of installing small, renewable energy systems for their homes or businesses may be out of luck.

Based on limits set by the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Maui Electric Company (MECO) has announced effective closure of the east half of Molokai to new renewable energy systems in order to ensure stability and reliability of electric service, according to MECO. Each island has its own energy grid, and every grid is broken into circuits that serve different regions of the island.

Molokai has five circuits, while Oahu has 465. As of last week, the circuit running from Kaunakakai to Halawa has reached the 15 percent threshold of renewable energy that the PUC has set on electric circuits statewide.

Because most renewable energy is a variable energy source – solar panels, for example, are only effective during the day – fluctuations in the electric grid caused by the use of renewable energy can result in instabilities and possible interruptions in service. In order to maintain the reliability of electric service to customers, residents and business owners wishing to install additional renewable energy systems to an already filled circuit may be required to pay for a study that would “determine that more distributed generation systems like PV [photovoltaic solar] can be safely added to the circuit, or determine what steps are needed to reliably accommodate more on the circuit,” according to MECO spokesSolar energy cont. on page 3

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he numbers are in – and they’re up.

Nearly 30,000 people flew to Molokai between January and June 2011, compared with about 24,200 during the same period last year – a 22.6 percent increase, according to reports released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).

Michael Drew, general manager at Hotel Molokai, said he isn’t surprised.

Through July this year, business at the island’s only hotel has increased be-

tween 15 to 18 percent compared to the same period in 2010. While kama`aina visitors have held steady, mainland and international guests have accounted for the increase, he said – making it the busiest year in the history of the hotel.

“Are they spending money elsewhere [on Molokai]? I don’t know,” he said. “But they’re coming.”

For business owners dependent on tourism, Drew’s question draws mixed answers. Jonathan Socher, owner of Big

Graphic Illustration by Joey Salamon Wind Kite Factory in Maunaloa, said he couldn’t believe tourist arrivals had increased so much, saying his profits are “neck and neck” with last year’s. However, Roy Horner, who offers mule rides into Kalaupapa through his company, Kalaupapa Rare Adventures LLC, said results have been “favorable” since he reopened for business in January following repairs to the trail.

A closer look at the numbers tells a Tourism cont. on page 2

Humane Hau`oli la Hanau Kupuna Society Breaks the Mold

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he Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) has experienced an overhaul this year. The 30-year-old non profit has lofty goals of securing a full-time veterinarian, financial stability and a piece of land to call its own.

“Our goal is consistency – consistent services and prices,” said new Executive Director (ED) Jenn Whitted.

With new paid staff, a change in board of directors and more funding this year than the nonprofit has ever worked with, MoHS board members are optimistic about the future.

Other objectives are to educate the community and purchase a plot of land for a shelter, clinic and office, Whitted said.

Yet some community members question the organization’s future. Keri Zacher said she feels there is a disconnect between the people involved with the organization’s everyday activities and the board’s planning process.

“The long range goal may be for a shelter, but what we have right now is the clinic,” Zacher said. “I’ve attended all public meetings, sent emails, talked with board members, but I am at a loss.”

Former board member Debbie Hill agrees, “I am very concerned about the current board’s seeming attempts to stay closed by maintaining tight con-

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ith almost seven centuries of knowledge and experience among them, seven women sat at the front of the Home Pumehana Senior Center last Friday night, draped in colorful lei and flowers in their hair. They were ready to celebrate. While it wasn’t any of their birthdays, it was a birthday party for all of them, as dozens turned out to commemorate Home Pumehana’s 90-year-olds in an end-of-summer bash.

“My goodness, there’s so much effort that went into this,” said Czella Donaldson, one of the honorees. “It’s beautiful.”

The birthday bash honored (pictured seated, from left to right) Donaldson, 90; Home Pumehana’s oldest tenant, Lillian Spearman, 94; Viola Shover, 90; Chieko humane society cont. on page 2 Mikami, 91; Mary Burgett, 90; Margaret

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Humane society Cont. from page 1 trol which ultimately minimizes community input and participation.”

“We’re taking what [previous boards] had already recognized as a need and didn’t have the resources for – we’re making it a reality because we’re able to get the funding,” said Whitted.

“We knew what direction we should take by talking to old board members and looking at past minutes.”

and other board members, will help want to relocate here – people-minded running for a position,” said Whitted, regulate and keep track of the organiza- and animal-minded rather than politi- adding meeting attendees discussed cal,” said Czella Donaldson, a Molokai continuation of the current board aption’s funds and spending. animal owner. pointments but “we didn’t think we New Leadership While a number of vets have of- needed to technically vote.”

Earlier this year, board members saw fered their services in the past, GoHowever, the issue has since caused the need for an executive director, accord- odrich said the most consistent visiting some confusion in the community. ing to Goodrich. Most nonprofit organiza- vet was Dr. Stewart, who has said she “The MoHS desperately needs the tions operate with one, and it was a “no- does not want to work with MoHS dur- lift of new ideas and an attitude of transbrainer” from a financial standpoint, he ing this transitional period. parency and openness,” said Hill, who said. The ED, he added, more than pays for “I am dissatisfied with the current had previously resigned from the board, Business Sense the position with the money it’s expected situation which has caused an uncom- because, as a part-time Molokai resident, Matthew Goodrich, MoHS board to raise for the organization. fortable working environment,” said she did not feel she had “true insight to vice president since February and curAdditionally, Goodrich said the Dr. Stewart. “I am not, nor have I ever draw conclusions or opinions.” rent acting president, said another goal decision to create an ED position came been an employee of Molokai Humane Public meetings have been changed for the organization this year is to “get in part when the Shields Animal Foun- Society. I was a visiting vet that came from monthly to quarterly because “not on sound financial footing.” In the past, dation, a substantial monetary con- to perform sterilization procedures enough people were coming and there the Society had not collected consistent tributor, told MoHS their funding was and see appointments on wasn’t enough to talk about,” according to fees. In order to continue operation, contingent on hiring an ED, sticking to Molokai because there they must collect these payments and a budget and maintaining consistency. was a need.”

MoHS is slowly Goodrich.

The board of direcraise additional funds, he said.

MoHS began receiving applica“If she moved here tors still meets monthly, Each spay or neuter operation tions for the position before they even and started private pracbeing turned with five members – the costs $100 in materials alone (not in- posted the job description. The board tice, we would be thrilled,” cluding a vet’s time). MoHS, however, soon formed a three-person hiring sub- said Goodrich of Dr. Stewinto a business. minimum needed, according to MoHS byonly charges $20 to spay or neuter a cat committee, which was chaired by Go- art. “We would support - Dr. Hollis-Ann Stewart laws. With a maximum and $30 for dogs. The rest of the costs, odrich and did not include Whitted, her and send her clients.” of seven seats, there are including paying visiting vets, are off- who was board president at the time.

Dr. Stewart Morgan is two positions available set by MoHS, according to Whitted.

With pressure from funders to get currently on-island Aug. for interested commu“We wouldn’t have changed any- the ball rolling, the position was post- 9-19. He has been planthing if we had come into an organiza- ed in early July and remained open for ning to visit Molokai for four months, nity members. An application process tion that was running well,” Goodrich only two weeks. said Goodrich. After Dr. Morgan leaves, has been established to ensure Molokai said. “We were headed either into “We were on a timeline to get this no one is currently lined up to offer vet residency and an understanding of this bankruptcy or [we would] turn into a done – we had to [do it] to get funding,” services – a gap between visiting vets volunteer position’s responsibilities. Applications are accepted year round, acvolunteer organization.” said Goodrich.

MoHS has dealt with in the past.

Even so, some disagree with the He said MoHS received six or sevHowever, the clinic will remain cording to the board.

Along with a board of directors, new financial regiment. en applications, three of which were open, run by volunteers. Tessa Reich, “MoHS is slowly being turned into from Molokai residents. With an eye formerly MoHS’s only paid employee MoHS has a membership of more than a business,” said Dr. Hollis-Ann Stewart, to hire someone who lives locally and and vet assistant, is no longer working 100 people – a number that remains unclear because of poor past records, a visiting-vet who formerly worked with who preferably had past experience with MoHS. MoHS. “Doctors with the organization, no “I am still here for the pets and peo- according to Goodrich. Members pay used to run hospitals applicant met their quali- ple of Molokai,” said Reich. “You may annual dues and can vote at the annual but now businesses fications, he said. definitely call me if you have questions meeting at the end of the fiscal year.

We wouldn’t MoHS board members said Molorun the hospitals.

“We asked Jenn if she about your pets and need services.”

The same is applied would consider the job Reich said she will continue work- kai residents can make their voices have changed here. Our agendas and she submitted an ap- ing independently with Dr. Stewart to heard and get involved in MoHS in are different.” plication,” and resigned serve the animals on Molokai. “I know many ways. The public can attend anything if we board and public meetings, become a This fiscal from her position as board people by their pets’ names.”

MoHS volunteer or join the board. year’s projected had come into an president, per nonprofit Community Involvement “The easiest way for something budget of approxiregulations, he added. organization that A current challenge for MoHS you specifically want is to form a commately $270,000 is “If we got a good apan increase of over we would have board members and community mem- mittee,” said Goodrich. A committee’s was running well. plicant, 600 percent from hired someone else… bers alike is interpreting the nonprofit’s mission must be in keeping the MoHS previous years’ but it’s not uncommon to by-laws, which Goodrich and Whitted mission statement, and include one - Matthew Goodrich board member. funds of about hire those positions from said need clarification.

In early 2011, the board faced sevMoHS by-laws, meeting minutes, $40,000. Goodrich within,” he said. eral vacancies. According to the MoHS board openings, and other information said the donors Vet in the House by-laws, board members may “fill any is available on their website, molokaihave remained the same – Maui CounThe search for veterinarians will- vacancy of any officer or director for the humanesociety.org. The organization’s ty, the Shields Animal Foundation and small private donations – but each has ing to visit Molokai is still ongoing remainder of the term vacated,” a state- Facebook page, “Molokai Humane Sogiven more monetary gifts to MoHS until MoHS hires a full-time vet – “the ment Whitted said is vague. As a result, ciety” also provides updates. Whitted this year – an increase Goodrich cred- number one thing we’re doing right two new board members appointed last said MoHS is also looking for past respring were never officially voted onto cords from the organization – records its to more strictly following nonprofit now,” according to Goodrich.

“I think it’s a wonderful idea to the board during the annual meeting can be left at the clinic or emailed to practices. molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com.

MoHS also recently hired a book- have a full-time vet here, especially be- held on June 20.

“No one had indicated interest in keeper, who, along with the treasurer cause it takes a special kind of person to

Tourism Cont. from page 1 similarly mixed story: Total tourist expenditures on Molokai are up for the first half of the year – from $13 million in 2010 to $14.2 million in 2011, an 8.9 percent rise. But while the money spent per person per day rose less than a percentage point to about $106, each visitor appears to be spending less overall. Per person

per trip spending from January to June dropped 11.1 percent between this year and last, from $536.40 to $476.60.

HTA, which works in conjunction with the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, calculates per person spending monthly based on tourist surveys.

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Darrell Labrado, an employee at Molokai Fish and Dive, said revenue for the first half of the year has increased – especially from tours and other activities. He said many customers return to the shop from years prior or hear about it through word of mouth. If other visitors are gripping their wallets tightly, he said, he suspects it’s because traveling here is “expensive enough.”

HTA spokeswoman Momi Akimseu offered similar insight, suggesting that after people slashed their travel budgets in recent years, many tourists are now glad to be vacationing at all.

“As the economy suffered in recent years, that pent up some demand,” she said, adding the recession also fostered a “life is short” attitude. “People are coming back and getting back to traveling.”

Akimseu also credits “rallying” within the tourism industry for a bump in visitors, both across the state and on Molokai. Hawaii welcomed 6,982,425 visitors statewide last year – its first increase since numbers began sliding after 2007, when 7,496,820 visited.

The addition of more direct flights to Maui has also helped tourism on Molokai, she said.

Marketing Molokai Representatives from the HTA and its sub-department, the Maui Visitor’s Bureau (MVB), say they’re working to maintain the upswing of visitors. HTA recently launched an iPhone application, called “Festivals of Hawaii,” to provide details on events throughout the islands.

And last week, as part of a statewide initiative, the Molokai Airport became the latest airport in Hawaii to greet fliers in Hawaiian. Visitors and kama`aina are met with a pre-recorded message by Molokai resident Ka`ala Fay Camara after landing.

The Hawaiian language greeting mirrors HTA’s and MVB’s goals of marketing Molokai as an authentic Hawaiian island, where tourists can come to learn true local culture. MVB recently

launched a campaign targeting travel agents, writers and social media users, associating each Maui County island with a different word. Maui is “captivating,” Lanai is “embracing,” and Molokai is “enlightening.”

MVB Executive Director Terryl Vencl said the organization doesn’t plan to use the words in advertising campaigns; instead, it’s meant to serve as a behindthe-scenes jumping point for marketing brainstorms. She said MVB chose “enlightening” based on meetings with the Molokai Visitors Association (MVA) during the past year, as well as mainland and local focus groups.

“Enlightening really seemed to be a fit for the kind of visitor that Molokai wants to have,” Vencl said. “They want somebody who can appreciate what it is they have.”

Several Molokai business owners disagreed with MVB’s approach, saying they felt left out of the discussion.

Some felt Maui was “assigning” a word to Molokai, and wished Molokai’s visitors association was more independent.

“I’ve had a lot of trouble understanding what Maui does for Molokai,” said Socher, of Big Wind Kite Factory, later adding, “Buzz words by their very nature are at least inadequate, if not wrong.”

However, Hotel Molokai’s Drew, who chairs MVA and sits on the board of MVB, said the word is “perfect.”

“Come with no expectation, come with an open mind, and we enlighten you why we think we’re the best and the last authentic Hawaiian island,” he said.

MVA chair Julie-Ann Bicoy was unavailable for comment last week.

Despite some local misgivings about increasing traffic to Molokai, Drew and other business owners said tourism plays a vital role to life on the island.

“For one, it keeps people employed. For two, it keeps businesses successful,” Drew said. “They’re not gonna stay, they’re just gonna come and check us out. Everybody benefits from people coming to Molokai, period.”

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Community News Solar energy Cont. from page 1 woman Kau`i Awai-Dickson, via email.

The 15 percent value is based on similar requirements in California, according to a letter MECO sent to Molokai solar installers last month. The Kaunakakai circuit reached 15 percent last year. Awai-Dickson said Kualapu`u, Kalae and parts of Ho`olehua are also approaching the threshold. “[This is] good because it shows that we are moving quickly toward distributed renewable energy production island wide, meaning many residents are moving towards sustainable self-generated electricity production,” said Matt Yamashita, Molokai sales agent with Rising Sun Solar. However, this comes with some negatives, such as the inability to continue decreasing the island’s oil dependency, and making business tough for solar installation companies, he said.

“Worst of all, with the huge recent rises in electricity cost, our Molokai residents in saturated areas no longer even have the option to switch over to solar generated electricity and start saving hundreds of dollars every month,” he said.

The Options Residents and businesses can currently benefit from installing solar panels or other renewable energy sources in several ways. One system, called net metering, allows residents to receive credit from the electric company for the energy they generate that flows back into grid.

Residents may also go off the grid entirely and generate their own electricity, independent of the electric company, and store that energy in batteries.

With the rising prices of electricity and the effective caps on new renewable energy systems for many areas of Molokai, local electrician and solar installer Mark Gonzales said he thinks going off the grid will become increasingly popular with residents.

“They don’t want to pay $300 to $400 per month [for electricity] and instead take out a loan” for a PV system to go off the grid, Gonzales said.

However, Scott Schafer, owner of Molokai Solar, does not think this will be the case.

“Battery systems are not cost affective for consumers,” he said, adding that the amount of equipment needed to go off the grid can be prohibitive. “It doesn’t make good financial sense.”

Schafer added he thinks off-island solar system installers are “part of the problem” with local circuits filling up. He explained that they come and build large PV systems, but aren’t available to maintain them – a job that often gets left to Schafer.

How Molokai Stacks Up Statewide, “there has been tremendous growth in solar power,” said Awai-

Dickson, and circuits on every island grid have reached the threshold. On Oahu, 15 circuits of out the total 465 have reached the 15 percent. However, AwaiDickson pointed out, it’s hard to make evaluations based on numbers alone. “…Given the differences between islands, it’s difficult to make a direct apples-to-apples comparison,” she said. “For example, Oahu just reached the 20 megawatt [MW] milestone for its net energy metering program [renewable energy systems connected to the grid]. This is more than the total system demand on Molokai, which has a peak demand of about 5 MW.” “Given how limited the MECO grid is on Molokai [compared to larger grids on Oahu, etc.] I see within 12 to 24 months the whole island will be more or less shut down to more PV,” said Marco Mangelsdorf, president of Hilo-based ProVision Solar. ProVision has installed some of the island’s largest photovoltaic systems, including Friendly Market Center and Molokai General Hospital.

What’s Being Done While the situation may be frustrating to residents, officials are not standing by idly.

MECO and its parent company, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), are currently conducting a study on the Kaunakakai circuit to see if the 15 percent threshold can be expanded and what technology it would take to do so. The study should released later this month, according to HECO Vice President Robbie Alm. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is providing some financial support to help implement technical improvements.

The PUC has also established the Reliability Standards Working Group to develop technical solutions “so electric grids in Hawaii can safely and reliably integrate higher levels of distributed renewable generation,” said Awai-Dickson.

The group includes the Hawaiian Electric companies, solar experts and installers and other stakeholders in the industry.

“It’s a long and painful process and I fear that on the ground, circuits will continue to fill up before [anything can be done],” said Mangelsdorf, also a member of the working group.

In addition, Awai-Dickson said MECO is working on a team led by the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to “develop and install automated controls and energy storage technologies at the neighborhood level of the electric system to enable better use of distributed renewable generation.”

“The work is just beginning and we hope that by working together, we can help develop a process to support the management of more clean energy solutions on our grids,” said Awai-Dickson.

Two of Molokai’s electric circuits, from Kaunakakai to Halawa, have reached the limit of renewable energy set by the PUC. Map provided by MECO.

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he Ho`olehua Fire Station wel- ing firefighters can “beat up” during comed two additions to its team this drills, he said. month, following promotions out of “A training site is kinda key for Maui’s Kahului station. Roger Agdeppa hands-on training because the stuff we was promoted to captain from firefighter do needs to be realistic enough for us to 3, while Jim Knutson was perform,” he said.

He looks forward promoted to firefighter 3 to finding ways to exfrom firefighter 2. tend Molokai’s resources, Agdeppa, an 18-year which are more limited veteran with the Maui than Maui’s, and in his Fire Department, spent spare time enjoys standhis first eight years at his up paddling and surfing. hometown Lahaina Station Having visited friends on before transferring to KaMolokai in his youth, he’s hului. He accepted the proalso excited for Molokai’s motion after Captain Miller simple, laid-back, nonMaioho retired last month. commercialized culture.

As the department’s Like Agdeppa, Knutprogram director and inson said he is excited to structor for Fire Ground start utilizing Molokai’s Survival and the Rapid resources.

Intervention Team, Ag“It’s a big area and deppa has traveled as Captain Roger Agdeppa far east as Maryland (top) and Firefighter 3 Jim there’s not a lot of comfor training opportuni- Knutson will be stationed at panies, so when things ties and attended annual Ho`olehua Fire Station. Both get going, those guys [on courses in Indianapolis men accepted promotions Molokai] are working for the past five years. He out of Maui’s Kahului station. hard,” he said. “They’ve Photos courtesy Maui County. always got it done, when hopes to bring those exthey have big brushfires over there, when periences to Molokai.

“The best part [of the training it comes to searching for people … those classes is] the networking, how they guys know their island.”

Knutson, an 11-year veteran, grew do things different. We kinda compare department notes, how they fix certain up in Illinois and moved to Maui in 1985. things, and they share that,” he said. He began his career in Paia after some “What they teach us is ‘don’t hold the paddle-boarding friends convinced him knowledge to yourself, share it with the to take the firefighter test.

Both men will split their time beother firefighters.’”

Agdeppa aims to maintain or im- tween Molokai and Maui, where their prove Molokai’s training opportunities, families reside. and hopes to find an abandoned build-

Kalaupapa Post Office Seeks Contractor

By Maggie Cassidy

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he Kalaupapa post office, one of four in Hawaii being considered for closure by the United States Postal Service (USPS), may remain unchanged until February 2012 – but its future after that remains cloudy.

Kalaupapa Department of Health (DOH) Administrator Mark Miller offered the estimated date at the settlement’s monthly community meeting last week. He based it on conversations with USPS’s Honolulu District Manager Daryl Ishizaki during an official visit to the settlement on Aug. 2.

USPS spokesman Duke Gonzales said “every option is still on the table” for future of the tiny office, which serves as a lifeline to the outside world for about 100 residents and employees at Kalaupapa National Historical Park (KNHP). That includes maintaining the status quo or closing the post office – or, as discussed at the community meeting, seeking an independent contractor negotiate an agreement with USPS. Miller noted the burdens a contractor would face in taking over the facility, including becoming licensed, bonded and insured to deliver mail, as well as investing in materials like stamps, stamp machines and packing products. A contractor could operate the office with either full or partial weekly hours. Although negotiable with USPS, he said it would cost about $12,000 in yearly wages to keep the post office open 10 hours a week – far less than the roughly 30 hours per week it currently operates.

Interested parties have until the Dec. 13 deadline to negotiate a contract with USPS. If that deadline passes, the process

will get kicked back to Washington D.C., where the USPS will solicit KNHP’s two governmental agencies, DOH and National Park Service (NPS.) A final decision will likely take place at least 60 days after the deadline, Miller said.

As of last week, Miller did not know of any contractors who had come forward, and Gonzales acknowledged “there’s not a big pool of potential partners to work with” in the settlement.

Miller said it is his wish that current post mistress Claire Cappelle continue to operate the post office, which is in a DOHowned building symbolically rented by USPS for $1 a year.

The NPS is “not currently interested” in managing the post office because the DOH is mandated to take care of the needs of the patient community, said KNHP Superintendent Steve Prokop.

“In 15 or 20 years when there is no longer a patient community at Kalaupapa, DOH will depart and Kalaupapa National Historical Park will then be solely responsible for management of the post office if no contractor steps forward,” he said.

In identifying post offices for closure, Gonzales said USPS considered factors including customer utilization, revenue and proximity to alternate means of access to postal services.

“One of the biggest factors for us moving forward is to ensure that customers from offices on the study list are able to access postal services at alternate locations. We would not proceed with closing an office unless we could ensure that impacted customers have such access,” he said.

Mental Health Initiatives to be Reviewed Department of health News Release

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ater this month, there will be an opportunity to make your voices heard on mental health services on Molokai and learn about new initiatives. The Hawaii Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant (MHT SIG) will hold public meetings statewide throughout August and September 2011 to outline the progress made through the MHT SIG initiatives and discuss how some of these initiatives will be sustained after the grant ends.

The Molokai meeting will be held on Aug. 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Queen Liliuokalani Learning Center in the Kulana Oiwi Complex in Kalama`ula.

MHT SIG Chief Project Director Sharlene Chun-Lum and MHT SIG staff

will hold ‘talk story’ sessions on Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu. Department of Health (DOH) Director Loretta Fuddy or DOH Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Administration Lynn Fallin will attend these town hall meetings where the audience may ask questions regarding current and future plans for DOH. MHT SIG has focused on community engagement, workforce and training, criminal justice, consumer, family and youth involvement and systems integration. MHT SIG is currently in its last official year.

For more information or to RSVP, email transformation@doh.hawaii.gov or call Diane Lee at (808) 453-6649.

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Youth

Community news

Interval House Molokai Investment Workshop Interval House Molokai News Release

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ave you ever heard of a ROTH IRA? How about a 401(k) or an ETF? Interval House Molokai is presenting an Introduction to Investment Workshop on Thurs. Aug. 25 from 6 8 p.m. at the Kaunakakai Elementary School library. Workshop instructor William C. Rhyne has taught an investing credit course at the Molokai Education Center covering investing basics, retirement planning and interpreting options. He currently manages family investment portfolios on Molokai and offers advisory input in a TD Ameritrade Communication Forum on current investing trends and socio-economic issues.

The workshop will cover topics that allow you to save and manage your finances such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts, 401(k)s, traditional IRAs and ROTH IRAs. The goals of investing,

common investment mistakes and tax considerations will also be covered.

The Introduction to Investment Workshop is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the workshop; however, you are encouraged to reserve a space. Please plan to join us for this valuable workshop.

Interval House Molokai (IHM) is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen individuals, families and our community by providing opportunities for education, personal development and life-long learning. IHM offers financial education workshops on basic budgeting, financial management, savings and goal planning. We also offer career and jobs skills support including job search assistance, resume and interview preparation and career pathways exploration. If you are interested in these services, please call us at our Kualapuu office 567-9067. Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Paddlers Raise Thousands

By Clare Seeger Mawae

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fter a couple-year hiatus, the a strong current in a northeast direcMolokai Challenge was brought tion making tactical decisions imporback to life on Aug. 13 by two tant. Out past mid-channel, the winds young Molokai SUP padpicked up and the swells dlers, 11-year-old Josie and and wind were lined in a 9-year-old Alex Mawae. perfect direction to make 16-year-olds Shauden it over to Kamalo.

Pedro and Kaela Pereira As Molokai was apjoined the event and all of proaching with three miles them did so well despite to the destination, the Molochallenging conditions of kai Challenge lived up to its the crossing. In effort to Clare Mawae with her three name, with shifts in wind raise money for charities of children Alex and Josie Mawae and swells. The last three and Kaela Pereira, who all their choice, Youth in Mo- participated in the Molokai miles took almost 1.5 hours tion relay teams crossed the Challenge last Saturday. Photo to complete because of the Pailolo Channel from Maui by Stephanie Perlowski. challenging factors, making to Molokai. They then concrossing the channel seem tinued their journey independently from quite easy. Four hours and 25 minutes Kamalo to Malama Park where six-man later Josie Mawae touched shore with a canoes joined in and paddled the last leg huge smile on her face. Team Pa`a Hana with them. with Shauden Pedro continued past KaThe purpose of this event is to inspire malo due to the shifting wind and then youth in following their dreams and real- pulled out in line with Rice Patch. Two kitizing that no matter what challenges may ing teams had a blast making the most of be presented, opportunities do exist. The the wind and swells giving an incredible crossing from Maui is a chance for adults air show at Kamalo. to give back to the next generation and a Malama Park came alive with the chance for youth under the adult chaper- kupuna singing and playing their instruones to go out and accomplish challenges ments, dancing hula, talking story bringwhile inspiring other youth that they can ing forth flowing ideas of the future of do the same. At this year’s Molokai Chal- this cultural park. lenge, participating keiki athletes raised This was an amazing experience for well over $2000 in pledges to donate to the young paddlers and after the crosstheir chosen charities. ing was over, they were made it quite Last Saturday on Maui, the three clear that this was just the beginning stand-up paddle teams gathered at in the long distance racing quest. For D.T. Flemmings Beach Park, while more information on SUP racing and/ participating kite boarders prepared or trying the sport on Molokai you can themselves at an adjacent beach. The contact Clare Seeger Mawae from Stand winds were perfect to start paddling to Up Paddle Association of Molokai and Molokai, since a southwest swell was Youth in Motion via email at clare@ running and causing turbulence with youthinmotion.org.

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oung pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Maui County Dept. of Parks & Recreation hosts an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Aug. 27 at the Kaunakakai ball park at 9 a.m. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. For competition information, call Kaunakakai gym staff at 553-5141 or 553-5819. Entry forms are available online at NFLyouthfootball.com or from the Kaunakakai gym.

The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of Dec. 31 of the current year.

The top finishers from each of 10 age groups at the local competition will

advance to a sectional competition.

The winner at the sectional competition will have their scores compared with other sectional champions; the top four scorers from the pool of sectional champions advance to the San Diego Chargers Team Championship, to be held at a future determined date.

Age-group champions at this level will be declared NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Champions. The top four finishers in the boys’ and girls’ divisions within each age bracket from the pool of all Team Champions will qualify for the National Finals at an NFL playoff game in January.

A number of NFL players have competed in NFL Punt, Pass and Kick, including top former and current NFL quarterbacks such as Dan Marino and Brett Farve.

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Molokai Teaches with Heart Submitted by Diane Abraham

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he public school teachers on Molokai would like to thank The Molokai Dispatch for the opportunity to have our haumana share their experiences with their most beloved teachers. Each month, kumu from a different school island-wide will be featured in articles written completely by the keiki. This month’s student articles are from fourthgraders at Kualapu`u School.

Mr. Ryan Link (PE teacher) One of my favorite teachers is our physical education teacher Mr. Link. I like exercising and playing games during P.E. We learn from him that we get a lot of strength and get healthier from exercise.

While we exercise, our body’s muscle builds up. When we run, we can lose energy, but we need to exercise to keep our bodies going.

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When I was in kindergarten, I was having a very bad day. Ms. Castro saw me being bad and told me that I had to stay in for recess and put my head down.

That did not work, so she had me picking weeds. I did not like that. I wasn’t getting better, and Ms. Castro was about to give up, and she got an idea. She gave me a chart to keep track of good things I did.

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Free Will Astrology

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): *Newsweek* reported a fact that few Westerners know about: Nigeria is accustomed to major oil spills. Every year since the 1960s, the Niger Delta has been slammed with a spill as extensive as the Exxon Valdez, which was the second biggest oil catastrophe in U.S. history. “Large purple slicks cover once fertile fields,” said *Newsweek,* “and rivers are clogged with oil leaked decades ago.” My purpose in bringing this to your attention is not to depress you, Libra, but rather to inspire you. In the coming weeks, I hope you will make it your passion to uncover injustices you’ve been unaware of, including those close to home. I think you’ll be amazed at how much this TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Let’s celebrate the first time buoys your spirits. P.S.: You’ll get extra credit if you actually you cried naked in someone else’s bed,” is a message on an take action to address the unfairness. e-card I found at Someecards.com. You might want to send that proposal to yourself, Taurus. It’s an excellent time to SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the song “Fantasy World,” commemorate the rousing catharses of the past. You may the lead singer of the band Pissed Jeans imagines himself find that revisiting the breakthrough epiphanies of yes- in his happy place. “It’s Friday night and Saturday mornteryear will help put you in the right frame of mind (and ing in my fantasy world / Sitting near piles of clothes and drinking a soda / with a slice of pizza in my fantasy world.” heart) to conjure up a fresh batch.

He’s not describing some unrealistic paradise where he can GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Why is it so hard for Western- fly like an eagle and seduce anyone he wants and find gold ers of the last two centuries to feel the intimate presence bars under his pillow in the morning. Rather, he’s content of the divine intelligences? Every other culture in the his- with the simple, familiar pleasures. I urge you to follow his tory of the world has had a more vital connection with the lead as you imagine and create your own fantasy world this realm of spirit. According to poet Gary Snyder, California’s week. Love what you’ve got.

Yana Indians explained it this way: The gods have retreated to the volcanic recesses of Mt. Lassen, passing the time SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The highest unclimbed playing gambling games with magic sticks. They’re simply mountain in the world is Gangkhar Puensum, an almost waiting for such a time when human beings will “reform 25,000-foot-tall beauty in Bhutan. It will remain free of themselves and become ‘real people’ that spirits might human influence indefinitely, as local authorities are keen want to associate with once again.” Here’s why I’m bring- on preventing the environmental degradation that has ocing this up, Gemini: I think that right now is a special time curred on popular peaks like Mt. Everest, where climbers in your life when you have the power to become a “real have left lots of trash. What’s the equivalent in your sphere, person” with whom the spirits will want to have closer Sagittarius? The most prominent unconquered prize? The Grail that still remains elusive? The virgin treasure your communion. quest has not yet won? According to my analysis, you now CANCER (June 21-July 22): I strongly advise you against have the potential to make tangible progress toward that purchasing and reading what some observers have called goal. Unlike the case with Gangkhar Puensum, there are no “the saddest book in the universe.” It’s a recipe book by rules or laws preventing you.

Sonia Allison called *Microwave for One* (bit.ly/SadBook).

No matter how inclined you might be to opt for excessi- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Mommy, are scientists veself-sufficiency right now, no matter how peeved you real?” the boy asked his mother. “Yes, son, they are,” she are at the human race for being so clumsy and ignorant, I replied. “Do they make stuff that is dangerous?” continued believe you must keep trying to reach out and touch those the boy. “Sometimes they do,” said the mom. “Then I want who are touchable, even if they’re barely so. You need to be one when I grow up,” concluded the boy. In the comwhat people have to offer you, even if it’s sloppy, wimpy, ing weeks, Capricorn, I see you as being like the boy. You’ll be in the mood to brainstorm about what you might like to or kooky. evolve into, and your fantasies will tend to move in the diLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Science writer K.C. Cole asks this rection of what’s most adventurous and exciting. I urge you question: “How would you hold 100 tons of water in thin to fully indulge in those flights of fancy. It’s time to dream air with no visible means of support?” Here’s her answer: really big and really free.

“Build a cloud.” What you have before you right now, Leo, is a comparable scenario. Your assignment is to materialize AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I got expelled from cola phenomenon that from a certain viewpoint may appear lege for cheating during my metaphysics final,” joked to be laughably impossible. And yet, with the proper at- Woody Allen. “I got caught looking into the soul of the titude on your part and nature’s help, the project at hand is guy next to me.” Even if you’re not taking a big test for a eminently achievable. It won’t necessarily be fast and easy, metaphysics class, Aquarius, I urge you to do a lot of what mind you -- but you wouldn’t want it to be, because then Allen claimed he did: Gaze into the souls of those around it wouldn’t be able to teach you all the precious wisdom it you. It’s an excellent time, astrologically speaking, for you to escape the enclosed container of your own inner world has to impart. and survey the raw truths and deep feelings that other VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Dear Astrology Guy: Thank people hold dear. you kindly for your assistance. One of your horoscopes gave me a kick in the butt that propelled me free of a trap I had PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I have no doubt that in stupidly agreed to stay stuck in. At the same time, I also reality the future will be vastly more surprising than have to tell you to go to hell, because no one, including anything I can imagine,” said pioneering geneticist J.B.S. me, likes hearing the awful, embarrassing truth. As much Haldane. I share that view, and I think it’s good to keep in healing as your words helped bring me, they also stung my mind whenever we’re tempted to rearrange our lives in acpride. Love and hate, Virgo.” Dear Virgo: You’re welcome cordance with the visions of those who predict the future, and I’m sorry. It’s good to hear you’re able to appreciate the whether they be New Age prophets, indigenous elders, gifts of paradox. Let’s hope that will keep you creatively scientific experts, or political pundits. Nobody knows much humble as you slip into an expansive building phase when of anything about how it’s all going to unfold! The future your ego may be understandably prone to a bit of inflation. is not set in stone, but is totally up for grabs. The sooner you make that an everyday reminder, the more aggressive you’ll become about creating the life you want. Now is an excellent time to get the hang of it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): *Time* magazine asked Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough why he started writing a biography of Pablo Picasso but never finished it. McCullough said it was because the famous artist turned out to be boring. He attracted a steady flow of new lovers, and he made hundreds of paintings, but he didn’t actually live an interesting life. I’m urging you to be the anti-Picasso in the coming weeks, Aries. Put the emphasis on the quality of your adventures more than on what you produce. Regard your life as your most important work of art.

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TRANSLATION: My brother is special to my mom because he can do anything he wants to.

PIDGIN: T’ink so DEFINITION: think EXAMPLE: You t’ink so going rain today?

TRANSLATION: Do you think it’s going to rain today?

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What’s Happening Molokai

Aunty’s Corner Column by Kathy “kapua” Templton

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loha, Aunty here. Woo Hoo! Did you see us at the Relay for Life? Did we see you? There were lots of people walking around the track. I must admit that I could only do two laps but our team walked all night until the end. Way to go jelly roll!

I want to thank our fabulous sponsors who helped us reach our goal of $500.

After all the soap suds from our car wash and talking to businesses and friends we had raised over $700! Next year I think we’ll have to do a lot more.

Thank you Auco Construction, GT Auto, Bill’s Construction and Molokai Realty for your support! You simply are gang made these da bes’. really funky t-shirts with lots of bling; you just can’t have too much sparkle!

I went shopping in Wal-Mart last week in Honolulu. As I walked through the store, I fell into a trance.

Whew, what an experience. Don’t get me wrong, I love our stores, but once in a while you just have to do the big store. That same weekend I went to a

party at a home in Kaneohe and met So amazing, especially since us older some people who danced in the Ha- ones were not so hand-eye coordinated. waiian Room at the Lexington Hotel in There are seven wonderfully beauNew York. One lady told me that they tiful ladies who celebrated their 90-andcould only be Hawaiian to dance there. over birthdays at Home Pumehana.

Our very own Uncle Kulani Purdy was I believe that the oldest is 94. What the glue that held these very homesick interesting stories they have. I asked young people together by making tele- Aunty Lilly-belle how she was and she phone books so everyone could keep in said she was “hanging right on aunty!” touch while in New York. If Also, my neighbor across the you ever want to see what it way from me passed away. I was all about Uncle Kulani miss her at her sink at night has many scrapbooks chroniwhen I’m getting ready for cling the many activities and bed. She was a brilliant knityears they were there. Many ter and made some beautiful of the books are in the library sweaters. I only knew her a Those who donated little but loved her a lot. for you to look at. to The Molokai Also in Honolulu, DJ The other day someone Dispatch team were Pelekai, Sue, Kawika, Lailani represented on our brought in a very strange lookand I attended a hula work- Relay For Life T-shirts. ing seed. Have you ever tasted shop put on by my niece, a peanut butter tree seed? Yes, Maile. We were honored to work with Virginia, there is a peanut butter tree. It a Halau from Mexico City. The most tastes just like peanut butter. I guess the amazing thing was that there was a tree grows in Halawa. very tiny 3-year-old girl who picked Well, I’ve rattled on long enough. up a papa hehi (treadle board) and the Hug your kids, pet the dog, feed the cat kala’au (long and shore sticks) and be- and “Malama your Momma.” Love you gan to do this most complicated beat as lots, a hui hou, Aunty if she had been doing it forever. Whoa!

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9:30 a.m. 553-5402 RSVP lisa_takata@notes.k12.hi.us or call Narcotics Anonymous: No Fear Meeting, 567-6950 x246 for tickets. See posted flyers in Manila Camp Park, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Open meeting town for more information.

Na Kupuna: Hotel Molokai, 4-6 p.m.

Youth In Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfHotbread Meeting, AA meeting: Molokai ing and kayaking 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or Princess pavilion at the wharf, 9-10 p.m. 336-0191 clare@youthinmotionorg ¤¤ Sat, A ugust 20 Svaroopa® Yoga Class Kualapu`u Rec ►► Molokai Bowhunters Annual NFAA Center, 5:15-7 p.m. 553-5402 Tournament 9 a.m. Kalae bowhunting arHula class with Valerie Dudoit Temahaga. chery range. Members $30, guests $25, 15 & Mitchell Pauole Center, 10 a.m. 553-5402 Zumba Classes with Christina K. Aki, Mitchell under $15. Lunch and awards to follow.

AA meeting Ka Hale Po Maikai Office Paouole Center, 9 a.m. 553-5402 Molokai Community Children’s Council upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Mauka side of the road), 5:30–6:30p.m. (every second Thursday). Home Pumehana, Youth In Motion Clean Up 2:30-4 p.m. 567-6308 SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking 9 a.m.

Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Maunaloa - 1 p.m., Malama Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae Senior Center, 9 a.m. 553-5402 at 553-4477 or clare@youthinmotionorg Learn to Swim Program, ages 3+, 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. by class level. Cooke Memorial Pool. ¤¤ Sun, A ugust 21 Limited space. To register, call K’kai Gym at 553-5141 or Mike Mangca at 553-5819.

Na Ohana Ho Aloha Music & Hula, Classes available Aug. 16 to Sept. 8 Coffees of Hawaii 3-5 p.m.

Ka’ano Meeting on Hua’ai Road (a.k.a.

Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) MCC road). Garden on left, 4 p.m. 553-3254 Ka Hale Pomaika’i’s center (13.5 miles Mana’e Reading Partners Program Molokai Public in Ualapu’e), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 558-8480 Library front porch, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Yoga class focused on individual form, Yoga class open to students, families and the internal practice: east end beach, 10:30 a.m. community: Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 Call Karen at 558-8225 for location informap.m. Call to register 553-1730 tion, details Turbo Kick Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness Meditation at Guzeiji Soto Mission, 5-6 Center, 6-7 a.m. 553-5848. p.m. Call Anne 558-0320, or Koki 553-3633 Strength/Yoga Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness, for more information 5-6 p.m. ¤¤ Mon, A ugust 22 Al-Anon Meeting Papohaku Beach Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Na Pu’uwai Quit Smoking Program: learn Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fel- ways to quit with less cravings. Mondays lowship Molokai General Hospital (around to 11:45 a.m. Introduction May 9 and May the back please), 7-8 p.m.

16. QLCC Uluhaimalama Room. 560-3653 Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot Yoga at Kilohana Resource Center, 2 – MPC, 7 p.m. Open to public 3:15p.m. with Karen Noble Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and ¤¤ Fri, A ugust 19 Crafts Fair down the lane between Imports ►► Statehood Day. Schools and governGifts and Friendly Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ment offices closed.

Svaroopa® Yoga Home Pumehana, 7:45Girl Scouts meetings on Fridays, 2:159:30 a.m. 553-5402 3:45 p.m. There is no meeting when there is no Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Home Pumeschool. Call Nancy at 553-3290 if you have any hana, 9:45-10:45 a.m. questions.

Cross Fit Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness CenMolokai Walk Marketplace Arts and ter, 5-6 a.m. 553-5848 Crafts Fair down the lane between Imports `Aina Momona Growers & Crafters MarGifts and Friendly Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ket behind MCSC, 2-5:30 p.m. Looking for Zumba Classes with Christina K. Aki, Mitch- more growers. 567-6713 ell Pauole Center, 9 a.m.

Turbo Kick Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness

Center, 5-6 p.m. 553-5848 AIKIDO Class Soto Mission behind Kanemitsu Bakery, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit FriendlyAikido.com Al-Anon Meeting Grace Episcopal Church in Ho`olehua, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 213-5353 Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please), 7-8 p.m.

¤¤ Molokai High School

►► Molokai High School is experiencing difficulties with our telephone voicemail system.

You may email any teacher at Molokai High School by typing firstname_lastname@notes.k12.hi.us. For instance, to contact the principal, the email address would be stan_hao@notes.k12.hi.us.

every week

►► Molokai High School Community Council meeting August. 24 at 3:15 p.m. in the library.

Public is welcome to attend. Call Diane Mokuau, 567-6950. ►► Open Coaching Position: girls basketball If you are interesting please come by the high school and pick up an application from Camie Kimball, Athletic Director. For more information call 567-6959 or 336-0209. Application deadline is July 22, 2011.

¤¤ Tues, A ugust 23

Hula class with Valerie Duoit Temahaga, Mitchell Pauole Center, 10 a.m. 553-5402 Youth In Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@youthinmotionorg Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Maunaloa Senior Center, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402 Zumba Classes with Christina K. Aki, Mitchell Pauole Center, 9 a.m., 553-5402 Turbo Kick Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center, 6-7 a.m. 553-5848 Learn to Swim Program, ages 3+, 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. by class level. Cooke Memorial Pool.

Limited space. To register, call K’kai Gym at 553-5141 or Mike Mangca at 553-5819.

Classes available Aug. 16 to Sept. 8 Strength/Yoga Classes Na Pu`uwai Fittness, 5–6 p.m.

Svaroopa® Yoga Home Pumehana, 5:15-7 p.m. 553-5402 Hotbread Meeting, AA meeting Molokai Princess pavilion at wharf, 9-10 p.m. 336-0191

Ka Hale Pomaika`i Office, 13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Kaunakakai Community Learning Center (K’kai School Computer Lab) open 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Pick-up soccer Kaunakaki baseball field, 7 p.m.

Active Vinyasa Yoga Baha’i Center 14 mile marker east of Kaunakakai, 5-6:30 p.m.

553-3930 Read to Me Molokai Public Library, 6:307:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. 553-1765

¤¤ Save the Date

►► Mental Health Serices public meeting.

Aug. 25, 2011 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Queen Liliuokalani Learning Center in the Kulana Oiwi Complex in Kalama`ula. ►► Introduction to Investment Workshop, present by Interval House Molokai. Thursday, Aug. 25 from 6– 8 p.m. at the Kaunakakai School library. For more info contact Siri Anderson at 567-9067. ►► NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Aug. 27 at the Kaunakakai ball park, 9 a.m.

The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. For competition information, call Kaunakakai gym staff at 553-5141 or 553-5819. ►► Business Structure Workshop, free, sponsored by County of Maui, Office of Economic Development, Kuha`o Business Center. Wed. August 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Kuha`o Business Center. Call 553-8100 to reserve your seating. ►► The Department of Health is having a ¤¤ Wed, A ugust 24 public meeting for the people of Molokai. The objective is addressing issues on strengthening ►► Dance classes taught by ballroom dancer our health system for our residents. August 31, Jesse Bush, every Wednesday in August at 2011 (Wednesday) from 6:00pm. - 9:00pm. at the QLCC Halau. Ages 18+. Call Na Pu`uwai at Mitchell Pauole Center (Kaunakakai).

560-3653. ►► American Sign Language workshop, free, Yoga at Kilohana Resource Center 1:15 – hosted by UH Maui College, Molokai and 3:15pm with Karen Noble Hawaii Centers for Independent Living. Aug. Read to Me at Molokai Public Library 29-Sept. 2 and Sept. 5-9. Register at 553-3340 first Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. or kealohal@pacificil.org Call 553-1765 ►► The Molokai Dispatch celebrates more than Hula class with Valerie Dudoit Temahaga.

25 years on Sept. 9, 9 p.m. at Paddlers Inn with Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402 Only On Fridays and Sashamon. 552-2781 Cross Fit Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center, ►► Molokai 105 Roi Tournament. Free and 5-6 a.m. Call 553-5848 open to the public. Saturday, Sept. 9 at One Ali`i Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Home Pume- Park from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Applications Available hana, 9-10 a.m. 553-5402 at Misaki’s, Mana`e Goods and Grindz, MCSC `Aina Momona Growers & Crafters Mar- ►► Suicide Intervention 2-Day Workshop, ket behind MCSC, 2-5:30 p.m. Looking for Sept. 15-16 at QLCC. Learn to recognize and more growers. Call PJ White at 567-6713 assess the risk of an individual in crisis and Turbo Kick Classes Na Pu`uwai Fitness provide suicide prevention first aid. Register Center, 5-6 p.m. 553-5848 at hawaii.gov/health Zumba Classes with Christina K. Aki, Maunaloa ►► Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Public Recreation Center, 5:15 p.m. 553-5402 Hearing. 3:30 p.m., September 12, Molokai AIKIDO class Soto Mission behind KaneHigh School mitsu Bakery, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit FriendlyAikido.com Alcoholics Anonymous Mana`e Meeting,

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a fi nancial hardship. Uniforms include: Molokai High School uniform shirt; shorts, pants, jeans, skirts, etc. that comply with the general dress code policy. (shorts/ skirts are to be no more than 3 inches above the knee); and uniform shirts cannot be altered in any way (e.g. no writing, cutting,ripping, etc). ►► MHS Hana Hou Tuesdays Returns! Need a quiet, air conditioned area to study, use the computer, get teacher help, read or enjoy a snack?

Come to the Molokai High School library on Tuesdays from 2:00p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Stay tuned for upcoming special events.

¤¤ Opportunities & Services

►► Kamehameha Schools is now accepting applications for admission to its three campuses for the 2012-2013 school year. The application deadline is September 30, 2011.

Moloka‘i district residents may apply to grades ►► Grades and Assignments Online for Molo7 and 9 at Kapälama. For kindergarten, eligible kai High School Students! Students and parents ►► Molokai High Graduating Class of 2012 applicants include boys born between July 1, can access class assignments and grades at www. Parents and Students Very important parent 2006 and June 30, 2007 and girls born between engrade.com/molokaihigh. User ID and password meeting for the parents (and students) of this October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007. Apto students’ accounts were given to students on year’s graduating class. Wednesday August 24, plications to grades 10, 11 and 12 are accepted August 10, 2011 in advisory. Grade and assign2011 Kauankakai School Cafeteria 5 - 7pm. at all three campuses, but seats are based on ment information will be updated on the follow- Graduation, graduation requirements, senior proj- availability. Applications can be downloaded ing dates: Aug. 15, Aug. 26, Sept.12, Sept. 26, Oct. ect, BOE diploma, PTP, project grad, ordering of online at ksbe.edu/admissions. For more infor24, Nov. 7, Nov.10, Nov. 21, Dec. 5. cap and gown, and the list goes on. Please attend mation, call one 842-8800.

If you need technical assistance, please contact to help assure your student’s success.

Julia De George at 567-6950 ext. 229. ►► Girl Scout Registration. Registration is on ►► Molokai High School Drivers EducationFriday, September 9th from 2:15 – 3:45. Cost is ►► Molokai High Dress Code-Uniform Policy: Please check out the website http://molokaihigh. $12 registration, $13.00 for a sash and emblems you can order at www.kulathreads.com or pick weebly.com/driver-education-program.html for if needed and $1.00 per week dues. Meetings up an order form at the main offi ce. Orders will information regarding driver’s education. This web will be every Friday, when there is school, from be taken throughout the school year. Please call page will provide up to date announcements as well 2:15 – 3:45. Open to girls in Kindergarten thru Lisa Takata at 567-6950 if you are experiencing as prerequisites students need to complete.

8th grade. Location is at 228 Kamehameha V Hwy (across from west end of park). Sign will be posted at driveway. Call Nancy Poland at 553-3290 if you have any questions. ►► Molokai Youth Center Homework assistance: E Ho Mai (after school homework help for all youth) Monday through Thursday, Reading Hour (hours are split to accommodate various schools) 2 - 4 p.m. Fridays 2 - 4 p.m. ►► Brown Bags to Stardom is registering elementary, middle and high school students for the Back to School talent contest beginning August 31. It’s free to audition to represent your school; winners representing their schools have a $25 registration fee per student. For more information, call 808- 951-6699 or go to www. brownbagstostardom.com.

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August 17, 2011 • The Molokai Dispatch • Page 9

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Priced to sell at $175,000.

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A-202 Wavecrest. Oceanfront!! Very nice condo with full amenities. Fully furnished with slate floors. You would love to be the new owner. Offered at $210,000. Call Suzanne O’Connell, RB 808-558-8500 or Em: sjomolokai@gmail.com

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Veteran’s Corner Column by Jesse Church

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ello veterans, old Jesse here with all the veterans’ news and upcoming events. Firings should be made public; the Navy fires bad commanders early, often and openly. Top Navy leadership believes the fleet is best served by holding commanders publicly accountable for their misdeeds – whether that means fraternization, drunken driving, poor command climate, or any other serious offense. The sackings are announced in the news press releases, and sometimes by senior leaders, are seen as valuable real life lesson of actions, and consequences.

Firing commanders in the Marine Corps, Army and Air Force, however, is a shadowy business. One day a colonel is there, the next day he or she is gone. The troops usually are left to gossip and speculate as to why.

Col. Robert Petit was fired from command of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit early this year after being accused of stealing from a Wal-Mart.

Details of the incident for which he was found guilty, were gleaned from local police, and the county court. Beyond confirming Petit’s firing, leaders at Camp Lejeune kept quiet about the incident. There is a greater good to making colonel firings public: To demonstrate that rules and regulations are enforced regardless of rank, and that failure to conduct oneself as is expected of a leader will not be tolerated.

The American Academy of Pain Medicine says the deaths of wounded combat veterans from unintentional overdoses of pain medication are tragic, but it is concerned about a backlash that would discourage the use of pain

killers. The answer to pain is not to just prescribe a painkiller or block a nerve, said Dr. Perry Fine, the academy president. These tragic reports are truly a call to arms for better education, and training for physicians about the science and specialty of pain medicine. Physicians and researchers are looking for advancements in both medication, and treatment plans that treat pain without putting wounded combat veterans at risk of depression and suicide.

Thousands of sailors aboard the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson jubilantly returned to Naval Base Coronado, Calif. on June 15, nearly seven weeks after the ship carried Osama bin Laden’s body to a burial at sea. Carl Vinson was in the Arabian Sea on May 2 when it received a Navy Seal team carrying the al-Qaida leader’s body. The body was placed in a weighted bag, an officer made religious remarks, and it was dropped into the sea. Sailors have been ordered to avoid talking about the operation.

Please remember that the Appreciation Luncheon Celebration, honoring Senator Daniel K. Akaka is on Friday Aug. 26. If you would like to attend, please call the veterans center at 5538387, and talk to the watch commander.

Please remember our troops that are in harm’s way around the world and help them in any way you can. Here at home if you see a veteran wearing a yellow Veterans Caring for Veterans shirt, while you are out and about, please say hello and thank them for their service.

If anyone has any news or stories that they would like to share, or if you just want to talk about your experiences while in service of this great country, please give old Jesse a call at 553-3323.

A big mahalo to all our veterans and the people of Molokai, you’re the best and I love you all.

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Church Services Saint Damien Catholic Parish

First Assembly of God, King’s Chapel

Father Clyde Guerreiro 553-5220 Kalanianaole Hall, 6 pm Sat, 9 am Sun; Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Kalua’aha, 7 am Sun; St. Vincent Ferrer, Maunaloa, 11 am Sun; No weekly services at St. Joseph’s, Kamalo

Pastor Robert Sahagun 553-5540, 646-1140 cell Maunaloa, 9 am, Sun; Kaunakakai, 10:30 am, Sun; Mana’e 6 pm, Sun; Tues Eve, 6:30 pm

Grace Episcopal Church Kahu Heidi Edson 567-6420 2210 Farrington Ave., 10 am Sun; Summer Hours, All are welcomed

Polynesian Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Bob Winters 552-0258 South of Elementary School, Maunaloa Town Children’s Sunday School & Adult Worship Service 10 am, Sunday

Kaunakakai Baptist Church Pastor Mike Inouye 808-553-5671 135 KAM V HWY Kaunakakai, HI 96748 9 am adult Sunday school; worship service 10:15 am

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Letters & Announcements A Member’s Mana`o Community Contributed More Molokai Paddlers at States

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o the Molokai Humane Society Board of Directors, Having read and given much thought to recent articles in the Dispatch, and as a long-time member of the Humane Society, I am prompted to respond to the current issues.

The Humane Society volunteers, visiting vets, staff, board and supporters have done an incredible job with limited resources. We all know that Tessa has been the operational backbone for some time. The visiting vets have been saviors. Dr. Hollis has shown her ability, dedication and willingness to come here full time. Why would we insult her by looking elsewhere?

We need to keep in mind that the Molokai Humane Society’s purpose and objectives and continue to work towards these goals:

1. To educate the community on the humane treatment of all animals. This is an ongoing effort.

2. A rescue shelter. This has not been possible at the current facility or with the past funding, but should still be considered.

3. An affordable spay and neuter clinic.

This has been accomplished and can be increased.

4. To foster the availability of quality veterinary services. This was not

originally an objective but has evolved due to no vet residing on Molokai for the past several years.

Now that there is much more funding available, I offer a proposal to seek the purchase of land, with or without an existing building, to be a more permanent facility. This facility could be used as a rescue shelter and for any and all of the Molokai Humane Society’s purposes. One section of this facility could be rented out to a vet or its use given to a vet in exchange for some spay and neuter services.

There should be no need for the hiring of an Executive Director because, as stated in the by-laws, section B of the president’s duties is to exercise general supervision and direction over the management and conduct of the business of the society. This would save the proposed $40,000 expenditure.

Fundraising should be a board or committee function and someone could be hired on an “as needed” basis to write grants.

I hope that my input, and hopefully input from the community and other members, is helpful to you in the important job of decision making to benefit our Molokai Humane Society.

Sincerely, Sally Harrold-Schachter

Vows of Thanks

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e, Mr. and Mrs. Keith (Tifi) and Heather Suafo'a would like to thank everyone who came and helped us celebrate and make our wedding event special on July 30, 2011. Words cannot express how grateful and blessed we are to have such awesome, understanding and supportive family and friends in our lives. Special thanks to our wedding court: Damian Espaniola, David Lima, Clint Joao, Guy Abafo, Tino Toledo, Joshua Gloor, Toni Joao, Michele Molina, Sharlah Gloor, Shayna Gloor and Rachel Abshire Thank you also to our children Keith-Easton and KeilianaElissa Gloor-Suafo'a. Special thanks to all who helped in the preparation of our wedding: Isaac and Cheryl Gloor, Brandon Joao, Starlette Luczon-Joao, Chadd Hanaoka, Manny Molina, Itula Suafo'a Sr., Aunty Ipo and Uncle Alan MosesKalima and 'Ohana, Papa David Lima,

Uncle Joe and Aunty Shaleen Kalima, Kealoha and Tracey Kalima, Aunty Lahela Kalima, Uncle Walter Naki, Aunty Wanda and Uncle Gilbert Pascua, Uncle Richard, Aunty Brenda and Uncle Guy Espaniola, James Espaniola, Albert Espaniola, Pulama Lima, Aunty Vashti and Aunty U'i Lima, Aunty Ola, Uncle Paul Hanaoka and 'Ohana, Grandma Angie and Papa Alvin Naehu, Nani Kahinu, Tasha Ka'apuni and 'Ohana, Uncle Dolpin and Aunty Karen Pawn, Victor Lopez, Moana's Florist, Kraig Lucas, Leimana Riette-Camara, Mapuana and Bill Dudoit, Diana and Mahi English, Josh Jennings and Kala'e Tangonan. Above all we would like to thank our heavenly father for allowing such special event to take place.

Sincerely yours with love, Keith (Tifi) & Heather Suafo'a

American Cancer Society Appreciation

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loha Molokai! It was my pleasure to serve as your 2011 Molokai Relay for Life Event Chair. This event could not have been possible without the dedicated support of our committee members, sponsors, teams, cancer survivors, caregivers, families and American Cancer Society staff members.

Committee Members Haunani Kamakana (Co-chair, Logistics) Mary-Ann Hill (Team Development) Lori-Lei and Kawika Crivello (Entertainment) Ray and Mary-Ann Ayau, Maka McGuire, Enoka Nahoopii, and the Molokai Cancer Fund (Survivorship) Niki Kalipi, Robin Balidoy, Rose Casino, Lori Pastrana (Registration, Games) Debbie Davis and Tania Joao (Luminaria) Renee Montizor (Mission) Liann Gonzalez (Publicity) Sponsors Friendly Market Center Rawlins Chevron Service Station Molokai Drugs Inc. Hawaii Life Flight Molokai Community Health Center Molokai General Hospital Teams MHIS Class of 1972 Captain: Kehau Ward *Top Team: raised over $2,000.00 Molokai General Hospital Captain: Leif Sasada LIVESTRONG - Team Rawlins Captain: Lori-Lei Rawlins-Crivello

All for Linda - Team Hatsue Captain: Jana Sasada Anna's Angels Captain: Nani Kahinu Bad Ass Pirates Captain: Eric Uyeda Bill's Construction Captain: Cheryl Uahinui Dave's TV Captain: Renee Montizor Hawaii Life Flight Captain: Kat Revuelto Kaulia Family Captain: Pumehana French Lifesavers Captain: Theresa McCutcheon MEO, Molokai Staff Captain: Yolanda Reyes Molokai Community Health Center Captain: Cindy Manaois Molokai Dispatch Captain: Jessica Janoski Nahoopii Ohana Captain: Kaahaaina McGuire Team Calairo Captain: Sammi Calairo Team Enoka Captain: Tricia Mersberg Unbreakable Captain: Mollie Loo Team Bobby Paleka Captain: Shatina Paleka For more information, visit our website at relayforlife.org/molokaihi.

We hope to see you all next year!

Respectfully, Liliana Napoleon 2011 Molokai Relay For Life Event Chair

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By Penny Martin

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n addition to the three Molokai canoe clubs – Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club (CC), Molokai CC and Kukui O Molokai – who participated in the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association state championship earlier this month, these individuals also represented Molokai while rowing for other organizations.

Nicki Tachibana, Keauhou CC – Women’s Novice A, 5th place, 4:40.81

Conrad Martin, Kailua CC – Men’s Novice A, 1st place, 7:27.44 Hoku Keala, Hui Nalu CC – Women’s Freshman, 4th place, 8:22.01 Carlton Helm, Lanikai CC – Men’s Junior, 1st place, 7:02.00 Egon Horcajo, Keauhou CC – Men’s Master’s 60, 1st place, 3:54.62 Brawn Albino, Kai Opua CC – Mixed Open, 1st place, 4:04.44

What is Important?

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olokai Humane Society’s Jenn Whitted stated “if we all stay focused on what is important we will meet those challenges and overcome them” (Dispatch Aug. 3 issue). The present Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) board and executive director are rapidly moving forward, and I commend them on the funding they’ve acquired. However, they’ve lost sight of something fundamentally important: people.

I have written and spoken with the board (Whitted was then president) many times about the importance of involving those in the trenches in planning for the future of MoHS. The long range goal may be for a shelter, but what we have right now is the clinic. It is important to understand what goes on in the clinic. To get that information, go to the sources: Tessa Reich, the vet tech; Dr. Hollis, the visiting vet who has been on-island the most since December, and expressed an interest in coming here full time (see April 18th MoHS meeting minutes); Dr. Eileen, who has the longest history with Molokai (six years); Dr. Sterling who established the clinic; Dr. Shanna; and Dr. Leianne.

Previous board members, animal owners and volunteers are other important sources. What a wealth of knowledge to contribute to the future of MoHS if

the board would just tap into it.

I naively thought the important priority of any board is to listen, ask questions, create an atmosphere of open dialogue and spend the beginning of their tenure learning the best way to represent the stakeholders of their organization. It appears the present MoHS board has a different concept of “what is important” than I. I have honestly tried to understand; I’ve attended all public meetings, sent emails and talked with board members, but I am at a loss.

What we had until last week was well-functioning clinic – and Tessa Reich. Dr. Sterling wrote to the board on April 26, 2011, “From my point of view the most valuable addition by far was the addition of Tessa as regular staff. Tessa lightened the load for everyone (volunteers and veterinarians) and increased efficiency and quality of service a hundred fold.”

To quote Whitted again, “as we transition into the next phase of the MoHS there will be more challenges that we face.” A huge challenge right now is establishing respectful communication and dialogue to continue the good work for Molokai’s animals. Isn’t that what is important?

Mahalo, Keri Zacher

Praise Concert Thanks

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n Friday, July 29, seven Molokai churches joined together to offer The Molokai Summer Praise Concert. The hundreds of people who attended this special event were treated to the worship sounds of local praise teams as well as Na Hoku Award winners Barrett and Tara Awai. While the music played, the keiki enjoyed a game section designed just for them and everyone was treated to a variety of delicious foods. Because of the generous help and support of so many, the entire evening was offered at no cost to those

in attendance.

The Molokai Summer Praise Concert organizational committee wishes to extend our most sincere mahalo to those who made this event such a blessing: Molokai Reality, Kaunakakai Elementary School, Tri-L Construction, Mark Gonzales Electric, Goodfellow Bros.

Construction, County of Maui Parks and Recreation, Hotel Molokai, Molokai Visitor’s Association, Hawaii Pacific Salts, Misaki’s and Atlas Building Supply.

Pastor Randy Manley

Bon Dance Mahalo

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n behalf of Guzeiji Soto Mission of Molokai, I would like to thank our volunteers, members, supporters and vendors, for their time, energy and contributions in helping to make this year’s Bon festival a successful and enjoyable event. A big mahalo to the community, and to the individuals and groups listed below.

Reverend Shuji Komagata, Faye Komagata, Lori & Lee Bohler, Somei Taiko, Pam Inouye, Derek Iwata and the Japanese Cultural Center, The Molokai Dispatch, Willy Sunada, Marjane Aalam, Adolpho Ohana, Judy Egusa, Brent Davis, Carolyn Imamura, Bull Dela Cruz, Phyllis Murakami & Siu Cyrus, Patricia Hao, Bobbie Urauchi, Arlene Keanini, Evelyn and Ken Shinsato, Ken & Liz Lum, Janet Tamanaha, Sherman Napoleon, Lei Spangler, Amy Nishimura, Kathleen & Glen Sakamoto, Brian & Gail Miyamoto, Walter Tachibana, Paul Smith, Hospice Hawaii Molokai, Barbara Helm, Ehulani Kane, Mary Igarta, Kenji & Kiku Akiyama, Emma Velasco, Marci Beaty, Geri Ballard, Richard GioFu, Elvi & Dem Cari, Sue Ann Hasegawa, Joan Reed, Lloyd Inouye, Charlie Vest, Shige & Jane Inouye, Jean Misaki, Koki Foster, Patricia Hammond, Na Keiki Paniolo O Molokai, Sue Peabody, Kaunakakai Elementary 6th Graders, Guy, Lisa, Trevor & Trenton Takata, Hiroo & Eriko Takeuchi, Neighbors of Guzeiji , John & Elsie Urauchi, Mitsuo & Gladys Watanabe, Tom & Audrey Yoshinaga and Robert Bento.

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Residential | Vacation Rentals | Commercial

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FLOOR 1 Bedroom Unit $199,000 63 Ka’ana Street New Custom 3B/2B home with Lot 268 BEACH FRONT lot with RESTORED sand 1131 One bedroom corner unit recently attached 2 car garage. Sold furnished with high end dunes, fencing, water lines pulled to house pad remodeled. Neat & Clean. $335,000 appliances and furniture.Shown by appointment. $1,395,000 1143 Remodeled w/ WD $149,900 $485,000. PRICE REDUCTION!!

Lot 199 Oceanfront private location close to Dixie 1172 Ocean view condo with upgraded 237 Makanui Road, Kawela 3B/2B home with Maru Beach. $775,000. furniture, kitchen & bathroom. $175,000 1212 Ocean views & rental history $125,000 unobstructed views. Needs someTLC. Make an Offer. $399,500 • MOANA MAKANI Cottage #2-B Oceanfront 2B/2B unit with HOME SITES Moana Makani Lot 47 ~ 73 acres of rolling excellent rental history. $450,000.PRICEREDUCTION!! • MAUNALOA VILLAGE LOTS ranch land with sweeping views. Suitable for a Cottage 3A Oceanfront cottage, recently D-58 Wonderful Ocean View building lot $61,000 large Horse ranch. $385,000 PRICE REDUCTION!! remodeled with high-end furnishings and D-59 Corner Ocean View lot can be purchased with • KAWELA PLANATAIONS appointments. $625,000 Shown by Appt.

D-58 for a larger building lot. $61,000 Lot 54 SUPERB 3 island views $199,000 • PANIOLO HALE D-63 Top of the hill $59,900 C-2 Studio unit very neat and clean w/ new • EAST END on Honouliwai Bay with Views of appliances. Best priced unit in the complex. $175,000 D-17 Ocean view residential lot. $63,000 3 islands. Survey & Deeded access available. $200,000 • MOLOKAI SHORES D-100 Corner lot $85,000 207 REMODELED unit with reliable rental D-101 Open to ranch land $85,000 income Website inc. w/sale. $134,900. Owner F-06 10,019 sf corner lot with ocean views. $99,900 financing is available to qualified Buyer.

Fairways Lot 9 Close to beach. $300,000. vacation • KE NANI KAI • PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS 114 Beach & ocean view unit. $199,000 rentals Lot 132 20 acre lot in Papohaku Ranchlands with 104 Time Share ~ Two week floating. Own a piece sweeping ocean views. $299,000 availaBle of Paradise for $6,750 Lot 237 Second tier oceanfront $439,000

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Kaluaaha (East Side): $99,000 (fs) NEW LISTING 10,149 sf lot. Oceanside of hwy. Priced to sell quickly, submit all offers.

Kawela Plantation I: $150,000(fs) NEW REDUCED PRICE Lot 49 includes water meter, ocean views, and great for whale watching.

Kawela : $295,000 (fs) This is a beautiful 1.027 acre level lot, on mountain side of highway. This prime realestate is ready to be developed.

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Kalae: $229,000 (fs) A rare find, 3-bedroom/1-bath home located in up-country Kalae. Freshly painted interior and remodeled kitchen with SOLD and bathroom floorand a tile counter tops, new shower brand new roof recently installed. This home is a must see!

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Kamiloloa Heights: $130,000 (fs) IN ESCROW 32,714 sq ft large vacant lot. Beautiful ocean and mountian views.

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Kamililoa Heights: $125,000(fs) Kahinani Street 10,477sq. ft. lot, close to town.

Kamililoa Heights: $110,000(fs) Kamililoa Place 10,719 sq. ft. lot, ocean views.

HOMES Pukoo: $850,000 (fs) NEW LISTING 3 bdrm/2 ba home on 2.014 acres located on mauka side of Pukoo, offers unblockable views of Maui and Lanai. This one of a kind offering has fresh spring water, surrounded by an abundance of plants & fruit trees in a peaceful tropical setting.

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PRICE REDUCTION - Imagine building your oceanfront dream house on this lot located on Waialua beach. Great views of Maui, Lanai across the channel. Water meter installed. $425,000

WC214 - Owner’s are moving and really want to sell their ocean view one bedroom one bath unit, totally furnished. Asking $100,000 will entertain offers.

NEW LISTING - East end home in Kilohana Kai. Perfect for first time buyer’s. This charming home has 3B/2B and great views of the Ualapue fishpond and so close to the school. Priced to sell at $259,900. Call for appointment to show, owner occupied.

Wavecrest Resort B107 - Owner’s need to sell their one bedroom one bath ocean view unit, totally furnished. Tenant occupies. Must make an appointment Asking $112,500

Wavecrest A207 - REO, totally gutted oceanfront unit, needs work.

Great view! $79,000 Paniolo Hale Q2 - 1 Bed/2 bath two story condo with open beam ceilings and hardwood floors. Nicely tiled in bath and kitchen.

Asking $300,000

KKV 1175 - Nice studio available. One room with small kitchenette. Furnished with nice tropical flare $115,000 Wavecrest Resort C203 - Nice ocean view unit with Murphy Bed in living room area to sleep and hear the waves in the back round.

Furnished. Asking $225,000

LONG TERM RENTALS 6 months or longer: Kawela Area - Cream of the crop home for rent 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bath , plus an extra room, great for office or nursery. This home was customed built and has so many details and extras. Hard wood floor through out. Granite counter top, custom cabinets, tiled bathrooms. A large lanai facing the ocean. Huge garage underneath the house with two acres of land. Asking $2000 plus some utilities.

Wavecrest Condo - 1 bedroom 1 bath units available for rent.

Utilities included except phone and cable TV. $900- $1000. Fully furnished.

Ranch Camp - 3 bedroom, 1 bath, new paint and flooring.

Unfurnished, $1200 per month not including utilities.

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Kalae: $171,500 (fs) Cool off in beautiful Kalae in this low priced 1,376sf 3-bedroom/ 2-bath home.

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Kalamaula: $299,000 (LH) NEW LISTING 2 story 3 bedroom, 3 bath home located on Hawaiian Homestead.

This offering is subject to qualified buyers meeting Hawaiian Homestead approval and acceptance.

Manila Camp: $202,000 (fs) 3 bedroom/1 bath home that has incredible ocean views from it’s 672 sq.ft. lanai. Located close to town, school and hospital.

Call Eddie for more details. Ph 808-646-0837 Kamiloloa: $1,100,000 (fs) BEACH FRONT Hard to find ocean front with old Hawaiian settings overlooking an ancient fishpond with unbelievable island views of Maui and Lanai. Enjoy beautiful unobstructed sunsets in this 2/bedroom-2/bath spacious open beam home. Includes a large detached garage with a full bathroom, pool and wraparound decking. This is a must see, too many amenities to describe. Call Eddie for more details Ph 808-646-0837

Maunaloa: $249,900 (fs) NEW LISTING Enjoy great ocean views in this 1,360 sf home. 3 bedroom/2 bath with a large carport and lanai. Call Eddie at 808-646-0837 for more information.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Ranch Camp: $150,500 (fs) REO, Great starter home. 1,008 sf with 2 bedroom/2 bath including carport. Sitting on a 6,947 lot with ocean views. Call Eddie for more details at 808-646-0837.

CONDOS

Kawela: $329,900 (fs) Amazing ocean views. Charming SOLD house on a large 2-acre lot in Kawela Plantation I. Call Eddie for more details Ph-808-646-0837

Kaunakakai Town: $625,000(fs) 16,306 sq. ft., This is a prime commercial property on main street, in the heart of Kaunakakai town.

Molokai Shores: $135,000 (LH) Unit C-332, 1/bedroom-1/bath includes loft with spiral staircase. Many upgrades including solar attic fan, full size appliances and large windows. Can be sold furnished. Owner financing may also be available.

Kawela: $389,000 (fs) Enjoy unobstructed ocean views in this 3-bedroom/2-bath home in Kawela II. Screened SOL in porch and deck complete the relaxed atmosphere. Great D floor plan with open beam ceilings.

Please call Eddie at 808-646-0837 for more details.

Ke Nani Kai: $405,000(fs) Unit 117 2 bedroom/2 bath fully renovated corner lot.

Wavecrest: $225,000(fs) Unit C-312 1/bedroom-1/bath newly remodeled with many updates. Very clean, includes furniture and many extras.

Ranch Camp: $219,000(fs) IN ESCROW 3-bedroom/2bath home with double carport.

Molokai Shores: $98,000 (LH) OCEANFRONT Unit C-132 1/bedroom- 1/bath Desirable ground floor unit.

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Hair Services now available!!

HOTEL

MOLOKAI NOW offering FREE WIFI through our property!

Inquire with Guest Services.

808-553-5347 www.hotelmolokai.com

Now serving breakfast until 2pm daily.

This Week’s Entertainment Sunday - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Friday - 4:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Thurs. 8/18

Simon & Friends

Fri. 8/19

Na Kupuna 4-6 pm HPT 6-10:30 pm

Sat. 8/20

Lono

Sun. 8/21

Aki Ohana

Mon. 8/22

Nahenahe

Tues. 8/23

Pili Pa`a

Wed. 8/24

Aaron Boswell

End of Summer

Luau Pool Party!!

Saturday, August 27th, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm

You Need It, We’ll Build It! General Contractor • New Home Construction • Homes/Buildings Remodeling • Hauling Services • Excavation Work

JJ

Drink Specials... Bikini Contest...

Live Music & Disco!!!

Lic. # BC-31542

Phone: (808) 553-8471 Fax: (808) 553-8314 Email: billsconstructioninc@gmail.com

MOLOKAI

HAWAII

INC

Come down and get “Lei-d” and don’t forget your swimsuit and a towel!

For more information or to enter the Bikini Contest, please call 660-3404.

Hula Shores Breakfast Special

$4.99

1 cup of coffee, 2 Eggs Any Style, Choice of 1 Breakfast Meat, Choice of Starch

Coupon must be presented at time of ordering Not valid with any other discounts or offers **Tax & Gratuity Not Included** 1 Coupon per person

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