Molokai Dispatch -- November 20, 2013

November 20, 2013 - Volume 29, Issue 44

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Kalaupapa

By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

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alaupapa is regarded as one of the most isolated communities in the country. With 2,000-foot cliffs separating the peninsula from topside Molokai and no outside road access, the only way to and from the settlement is by foot, mule or plane. As Makani Kai Airlines reaches the end of their two-year federal contract to provide Kalaupapa with affordable airfare, they—along with three other airlines— are bidding to offer subsidized service to the settlement’s residents and visitors beginning in January 2014.

The Essential Airline Service (EAS) is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) program that provides small, rural communities access to major national and international airport hubs though a subsidized commuter airline system. According to the DOT, the service, supported under public law, serves small communities more than 175 miles away from major airports or geographically separated communities, such as Kalaupapa, that would not otherwise have access to air service.

“The economy the EAS has brought to the price of tickets has been essential to connect the aging patient population and growing support population with the outside world and to bring guests to this very significant historical and religious Hawaiian site,” said Department of Health Kalaupapa Administrator Mark Miller.

Last month, four airlines filed their applications with the DOT, which will analyze each company’s routes, frequency, aircraft type, subsidy rate, con-

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tract period, and community feedback and award the contract starting in 2014.

This year’s applicants include Makani Kai, Mokulele Airlines, Boutique Air based in San Francisco, and SeaPort Air based in Portland, Oregon.

Makani Kai: Easy Travel Makani Kai owners and staff met with settlement residents last month to express their gratitude and enthusiasm to continue serving the community.

“I want to thank you all for your support the last two years,” said Makani Kai owner Richard Schuman at the community meeting. “It’s amazing how fast the two years have gone by.”

Schuman proposed a two-year and four-year contract in his application to DOT. Both contracts include serving the area seven days a week, working with the community to plan 12 nonstop round trips between Honolulu and

Kalaupapa and 18 nonstop round trips between Kalaupapa and the Ho`olehua Airport on topside Molokai each week.

The subsidy for both contracts is estimated between $700,000 and $800,000 annually.

At the meeting in October, Schuman said Makani Kai would continue to be reliable and resident rates would remain low at $72.50 between Kalaupapa and Oahu and $42.50 between the Kalaupapa and Ho`olehua airports.

“What you’re paying today is what you should be seeing for the next two years,” he said. “We’ve been able to operate very efficiently and if you’re operating efficiently, you don’t need to raise rates just to make more money.”

Additionally, he said the community would continue to enjoy benefits including no TSA security screening,

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Walking with Honor

Attendees of Saturday nights’ “Seeds of Hope” film viewing and discussion were asked by the Dispatch, “What are you doing to promote food security and sustainability on the island?”

Renovations for Mitchell Pauole Center

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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n expansion and improvement project has been proposed for Kaunakakai’s community facility, the Mitchell Pauole Center (MPC).

The changes include expansion of the existing lanai and construction of a new freestanding lanai, as well as updating the facility’s kitchen and upgrading the entire building to current Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.

The improvements are valued at $300,000, with approximately 2,288 square foot of renovations. The project description lists the need for ADA improvements to the facility’s restrooms, parking lot, kitchen cabinets and other amenities. It also calls for lighting and electrical systems to be replaced to improve efficiency. An added covered, freestanding lanai area proposed for the east side of the existing facility would be 43 feet wide by 67 feet deep.

The plan was presented to the Molokai Planning Commission last week for approval of the required Special Management Area Minor permit, but commissioners said they lacked enough public input on the project to make a decision.

The project must be approved quickly, however, before funding earmarked for the improvements run out at the end of the year, according to April Shiotani, director of capital improvements for the county’s Parks and Recreation Dept.

Shiotani said the expansion portions of the project were lumped together with the ADA and kitchen improvements to save money on construction costs.

“It was tied together because we’d get more bang for the buck so we could get more done as opposed to doing lots

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olokai veterans held their heads and flags high as their marched through town on Veterans Day last Monday. Concluding their steps at the Veterans Memorial, the group honored each other and all those who have served and sacrificed for their country.

Originally called Armistice Day, President Wilson declared Nov. 11, 1919 -- one year after the cessation of hostilities of World War I -- as a day to commemorate the “war to end all wars” and honor its veterans, according to Molokai Veterans Car-

ing for Veterans Commander David Hafermann. Now, Veterans Day is the day the county recognizes all living veterans who have served in all wars.

“Veterans are America’s keeper,” quoted Hafermann. “All the values we have… are because of them.”

This year, Korean War veterans were particularly honored as part of Molokai’s observances. 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. “I’d like to thank each and every one of you for the freedom we have in this country,” said veteran Ted Johns.

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of little projects,” said Shiotani.

The project has already been opened up to bidding contractors. Shiotani said if everything moves forward as currently planned, construction would begin in early February and MPC would be closed for the rest of the year. Parks and Rec staff say that as of now, no reservations are being taken for MPC from February until the end of 2014 during the planned construction period.

Shiotani told commissioners the addition is too large a portion of the project to remove at this point. If they turned down the project, she said, her department would have to cancel the bid and wait until the next fiscal year in 18 months to resubmit the project for only the ADA and other approved portions.

Many commissioners said while they supported the ADA portion of the project, they felt rushed in making a decision that would drastically change Kaunakakai’s only community center without the public’s participation.

“I’d like to have input on the community use of the building and how it’s going to change the types of entertainment and activities that we have,” said commissioner Zhantell Dudoit. “It looks like structure could take away a lot of seating space.”

Shiotani said the expansion portion was originally suggested by Mayor Alan Arakawa and former Molokai county councilman Danny Mateo.

Mateo told the Dispatch that he did propose the project a few years ago, but had not been told it was moving forward

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or included in the planning process.

“Our community has virtually outgrown the Mitchell Pauole Center – it’s way too small,” he said, calling expansion of the facility “a no-brainer.”

“We all know [MPC] is in dire need of growth and expansion, but we need to get community input,” he added.

Other planning commissioners expressed hope that they would have been more involved in the development of the project.

“The commission would like to be included in the planning process,” said commissioner Billy Buchanan. “It seems like we’re more like the review board [than the planning commission].”

“We didn’t expect to have issues or opposition,” admitted Shiotani. “This is the first time that it’s gone to the public.”

Because of that, resident Judy Caparida, one of the few community members attending last week’s Planning Commission meeting, testified in favor of a delayed decision.

“If it’s the first time that this has been brought up, I don’t think we should pass it because this is the only place where we have all kinds of activities,” said Caparida.

“So I think we should take more of a look at it.”

Commissioners voted to defer the issue until the December meeting, and Shiotani said the Parks and Rec Dept. would ask people, like Mateo, who had originally suggested the expansion to offer testimony, to come and discuss the expansion at that time. Shiotani told the Dispatch afterward that if that was not possible, they would consider holding a separate community meeting before then to gain further public input on the project.

Artist’s rendition of the proposed free standing lanai on the east side of the Mitchell Pauole Center. Courtesy of Nishikawa Architects, Inc.

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“Being part of the lifeline of a community and being able to service the community of Kaluapapa has been an honor,” said Schuman in his application. “For Makani Kai Air, the EAS contact means more than simply moving people to and from the peninsula: we are part and parcel of the community, a responsible and caring organization that prides itself on being reliable, on time and serving with heart.”

Mokulele: Encourages Visitors Now under new management, Mokulele Airlines seeks to add Kalaupapa to its growing operation. The company’s goal, as stated in their application, is to provide Kalaupapa residents and worldwide visitors with daily flights to and from Honolulu and Kahului in a four-year contract.

“We feel that providing service to both Honolulu and Kahului will alleviate the needs to fly ‘topside’ to Ho`olehua, Molokai,” said Mokulele CEO Ron Hansen in his application.

“However we have included six flights a week to ‘topside’ should the community and DOT want this to be part of the bid package.”

Mokulele proposed two round trip flights daily between Kalaupapa and Honolulu as well as Kalaupapa and Kahului with an everyday rate of $79, but pledges to work with tour groups, National Park Service workers and the community to develop a schedule that best works for them. They estimate an average subsidy between $200,000 and $300,000 annually.

“We would open up the world to this community,” said Mokulele Vice President Dave Barry. “On our system, you can book a ticket [online] to Molokai and Kalaupapa from anywhere in the world.”

Additionally Barry said Mokulele has EAS experience as they were selected to serve Waimea in July this year.

Barry made his first trip to Kalaupapa last week and said he plans to meet with residents within the next couple weeks to discuss their service plan with the community.

SeaPort: Low Rates Portland based carrier SeaPort Air is new to Kalaupapa’s application pool but the company’s president, Rob McKinney, said he’s no stranger to serving the settlement.

“I ran both Pacific Wings and Mokulele [former Kalaupapa EASholder] from 2002 to 2007. I served the residents of Kalaupapa from 2002 to 2005,” McKinney said in an email.

“Kalaupapa will always be a very special place for me.”

According to McKinney, during his time serving the community, he petitioned the state DOT to add electrical outlets to the terminal and ramp area to make air service more accessible with wheelchair lifts.

Now under a new company, he proposed a four-year contract of 12 weekly nonstop roundtrips to Honolulu and 18 weekly to topside Molokai with a $952,000 subsidy.

“Like we are in the communities

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we serve on the mainland, we are responsive to community input for optimal schedule,” said McKinney. “We also offer lower fares than has been offered to Kalaupapa in some time.”

The airline’s rates vary based on time of purchase and travel flexibility, however, the lowest, non-refundable rates residents will see are $19 between Kalaupapa and topside and $39 between Kalaupapa and Oahu if they purchase their tickets two weeks before planned departure.

Boutique Air: Flexible Service After keeping an eye on Kalaupapa and the Hawaiian market for some time, Boutique Air President Shawn Simpson said all the current bids have pros and cons but Boutique offers “superior frequencies, reliability, routing, and service.”

According to their two-year proposed contract, Boutique is requesting a $943,000 subsidy for “two round trip one­stop flights to Honolulu, two round trip one­stop flights to Kahului and four round trip non­ stops to Kaunakakai [Ho`olehua] each service day.” Airline administrators plan to meet with the settlement for flight scheduling if selected.

“Since Kalaupapa will be where we start, we can be extremely flexible to meet the community’s needs,” said Simpson. “We feel this is an excellent opportunity to begin serving Hawaiians, starting with some of your most respected citizens.”

Projected rates range between $39 and $69 to the Ho`olehua Airport; $59 and $129 to Honolulu; and $59 and $129 to Kahului. Fares are based on passenger count, however, according to their application, they are willing to consider a flat rate if the community prefers.

Simpson said he will be speaking with settlement officials and plans to meet with residents this month.

“We would be happy to address any questions from anyone interested in Kalaupapa’s air service,” he said.

“Getting to know the community and supporting it through great service and flexibility is what we hope to achieve. “

Community Views According to the DOT, after they receive all airline applications, they seek community input to help determine who will service the area for the next EAS contract period.

“If you have the service and it’s what the community wants, the price is not as important,” said Schuman.

“The government does not [award] it to the lowest bidder...so take that into consideration—the most important part is the community support.”

So far, 30 Kalaupapa residents have signed a letter written by Miller in support of Makani Kai’s continued service in the community.

“Makani Kai has provided superior service to the Kalaupapa Settlement for the past 2 years,” Miler wrote in the letter submitted to the DOT. “Knowledge of Kalaupapa and trust are critical considerations for the people of Kalaupapa. We have that with Makani Kai.” The DOT is now requesting final public comments that will be reviewed and taken into consideration for the EAS new contact in effect January 2014. Comments should be addressed and emailed to EAS@dot.gov by the end of November.

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Performance brings history to life

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from the National Performance Network and Visual Artist Network to serve the community. The show attracted a full house beneath the Kulana `Oiwi pavilion.

“It was different seeing a one-man performance,” said audience member Ka`eo Kawa`a. “I think [Ka`ahea] got the message through, captured the emotion… and understood the culture and the language of the story.”

“I thought it was great and the presentation was perfect with the story,” said another attendee Carl Anderson after the show. “I can see that it’s still in progress but it didn’t seem to detract from what I saw.”

During the performance, Ka`ahea had read most of his lines directly from the script. He said he still has lines to memorize and the production has a few kinks to smooth out before the play appears in Ko`olau’s hometown on Kauai in March.

“This is a play in progress and we’re changing it every time—taking dialogue in and out,” he said. “We have some bugs to work out, but that’s why we come [to Molokai]—to work it out and perform in front of an appreciative audience.”

The next show is scheduled to appear on Hawaii Island in December and will show until March 2014. Ka`ahea said though he’s used to performing on Maui’s “big production” stage, he appreciated the Molokai audience and their support.

“The audience was warm, understanding and compassionate,” he said. “I like coming to Molokai because the people are friendly and it’s wonderful place.”

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he stage was set and the lights dimmed at Kulana `Oiwi Halau as a piece of Hawaiian history came to life last Tuesday night. Brought to Molokai by the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, the performance, called “The Legend of Ko`olau” written by Gary Kubota, is based on the true story of Ko`olau, a man who evaded being exiled to Kalawao after he and his son caught Hansen’s Disease.

“It’s a compelling story and I think it needed to be told,” said Kubota, who is also a reporter for the Honolulu StarAdvertiser. “Hopefully it will give the opportunity for people to understand and be interested to study Native Hawaiian history.”

The performance illustrates Ko’olau’s life as a family man who fought a rebel militia that had overthrown the Hawaiian monarchy and enforced leprosy laws in 1893. The show’s webpage describes the one-man play as a story about “love and survival – love and devotion to family and the fight for their survival, despite the decimation of their Polynesian race.”

After 30 years of research and script writing, the show, performed by Kauai actor Ed Ka`ahea and directed by Keo Woolford, made its debut on Maui Nov. 9, which kick started its statewide tour. “[The tour] has been going well,” said Kubota. “We sold out on Maui and they gave us a standing ovation.”

It traveled to Molokai to give a free performance as well as a presentation at Molokai High School as part of a grant

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he Molokai Middle School Wizards of Bots robotics team competed in the Maui Regional First Lego League tournament two weeks ago and were awarded first alternate team to the state competition. Team members are Kaitlin DeRouin, Lana Domingo, Marianna Campos and Taye Mowat (pictured

Featured Farmer HTFG Molokai Chapter News Release Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to tropical fruit research, education, marketing and promotion. The new Molokai Chapter is made up of members who are gardeners, farmers and interested community members who meet monthly to share ideas about marketing venues to promote their products. Meetings are held the first Monday evening of every month at Lanikeha Center in Ho`olehua. The next meeting is Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

This month’s featured farmer is HTFG’s member Viola Mundrick-Wichman of Ho`olehua. She is a Master Food Preserver who has been trained to process value added (fresh-cut) fruit like dehydrated bananas, papayas and mangos. The five-acre homestead farm, Kuulei Mahiai, is certified organic and was established in 1997 with her husband, Weldon Wichman. Her main crops are citrus including lemon, lime, tangerine, ruby grapefruit, and papaya and banana. Several secondary crops include jackfruit, soursop, cacao, lychee, mountain apple, sugar cane and mango, providing abundant variety in her orchard. Her products are sold at Kumu Farms, the Fruit Stand just before the plumeria farm and at the Saturday market in Kaunakakai.

Viola is the 4H leader for the Clover Lopers Horsemanship Club for gymkhana (children’s equestrian skills) in Ho`olehua.

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Viola Mundrick-Wichman stands with an “undersized” 30-pound jackfruit in her orchard of exotic fruit trees in Ho`olehua. for gymkhana as a community service project. The farm hosts 4H kids amidst a menagerie of rescue horses, geese, ducks, chickens, turkeys, beehives, dogs and cats.

In the beginning years of her farm, Viola recalls she and her husband camping on the homestead until a structure was built. Senator Inouye was credited for an agricultural program that provided startup trees and Viola thankfully acknowledges his contribution to her orchard The challenges of birds and wind accounts for 98 percent loss of flowers and fruit. Trees strategically planted for windbreak and mulch have grown in after 12 years on Viola’s farm and are now providing increased yield.

Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sale Bennett Pottery News Release One of the first human technologies was the creation of fire-hardened clay. In pre-industrial societies artisan/craft people and their families, and then craft guilds created items of daily use. Goods were produced locally and the household had direct contact with the creator. In some cultures, due to the reverence for the marriage of earth and nature, ceramics is esteemed as the highest form of art. The trade of valued items such as ceramics influenced early geo-politics.

Today, archaeologists trace the development of cultures through the remnant pieces of ceramic ware. The introduction of the English and Japanese folk art movement into the universities of the 1950s rekindled ceramics as an art form in the U.S. Dan Bennett has been making functional ceramics on Molokai in this tradi-

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here), coached by Jennifer Whitted. The competition was held at Seabury Hall, and the district champion was Carden Academy Mindreapers, which will be one of four Maui County teams represented at the state championship. This year’s theme was “nature’s fury” or preparation and response to natural disasters, which guided teams’ projects and presentations.

tion since 1974 and believes that a durable, useful and aesthetically pleasing work can enhance one’s appreciation of daily living through the use of handmade ceramic work. Bennett produces a wide variety of items for the community that reflect his interest in English and Japanese forms and techniques. The pieces are usable in the oven, safe for washing in the dishwasher, and can be used in a microwave oven. This year has seen a growth in his glaze color palette with the addition of several new glazes.

The public is invited to view and purchase work at his home studio on Nov. 30, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The studio can be found on Analu Place in Kala`e. Call 567-6585 for directions and further information. Appointments will be accepted for additional or private showings.

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Veterans Corner

By Jesse Church

Aloha my fellow veterans and residents of Molokai, old Jesse here with a few words for everyone.

Last week was Veterans Day, and I had a wonderful day talking with all my fellow veterans, some who I haven’t seen in months. I could have talked story all day. I was talking with one veteran about the planning of the event, and he told me about a discussion that he had with the late Larry Helm a couple of years ago. They were talking about plans for a veteran event, and Larry said to him that they shouldn’t have to do it, that the community should plan veteran events for Veterans Day. He agreed with Larry and I agree with that also.

He told me that Larry went to places in the community and talked about this and nobody would help. If you sit down and think about it, in most communities, planning for Veterans Day or Memorial Day is not done by veterans organiza-

tions but by the community, and in most cases by local government with the mayor or some community leader making a speech. So it’s time for Molokai leaders and service organizations to start planning events.

Maui County plans Veterans and Memorial Day events for Maui, and why not do it for Molokai? It’s not that the veterans want to draw attention to themselves, but the veterans would just like our fellow American to be proud of us.

If someone or a group want to take the please and plan an event for Veterans or Memorial Day and would like the veterans to help, give old Jesse a call at 553-3323. If you have any comments or suggestions, please write to Jesse Church C/O Molokai Dispatch, P.O. Box 482219, Kaunakakai, HI 96748.

So come on my fellow residents of Molokai and all of Maui County, let’s get this taken care of. I hope that everyone has a happy Thanksgiving, and remember that old Jesse loves you all dearly, and I hope to hear from you to help me on this.

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Annual Holiday Craft and Food Sale To benefit post-high Scholarship fund

Sat. November 23, 2013 | 8 am - 2 pm at Lanikeha Center Plates: Laulau, Korean Chicken, Chinese Chili, Baked goods, Sushi, Bradda Pops, Shave Ice, Butters

Jewelry, Christmas Ornaments, Plants, Gifts Lucky Number, Entertainment and Silent Auction For more info contact O. Bush at 567-6027 or N. Kaawa 567-6442

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TAKE’S VARIETY STORE To our valued customers, Molokai community, ohana and friends, Thank you and we value your patronage.

We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and meeting your needs for the past 63 years.

On behalf of all of us at Take’s Variety Store, we wish you a beautiful Thanksgiving and a joyous year’s end.

Holiday Business Hours: We will be open at night starting December 2, 2013 Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm Friday 8 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Sunset - 8 pm Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

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PANIOLO HALE E-2 Elegantly upgraded 2 bedroom 2 bath corner unit with large screened in porch. Master bedroom with bath upstairs. Enjoy living in this fully equipped condo. Nice grounds with pool. Short walk to beach. Call Mickey O’Connell RB 808-336-0588

WAVECREST RESORT CONDO C-207 Gorgeous one bedroom unit. Enjoy views over tropical grounds to the ocean. Gated pool with cabana, barbecue and tennis. $122,000, Suzanne O’Connell RB 495-6454

OPUA PL VACANT LAND Large lot with 39,334 square feet asking only $60,000 For information about this lot please call Shirley Alapa RB 808-658-1316

WAVECREST RESORT B-108 Lovely one bedroom furnished condo. Well groomed grounds with pool, barbecue and tennis. Offered only $99,500 Call Kui Lester RA at 808-658-0134

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MOLOKAI BEACH SUBDIVISION LOT 7 MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION on this buildable lot with Its own connection to the beach. 10,411 sq.ft. Reduced to only $139,000. Also Lot 10 on highway with 8,660 sq.ft. Reduced to only $75,000

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Church Services Topside Molokai UCC Church Waialua - 11:00am | Kalaiakamanu Hou - 9:30am Ho`olehua - 8 am | Kalua`aha - 12:30am (4th Sunday, only)

Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastor Robin Saban | 808-553-5235 | 1400 Maunaloa Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI | 9:15 am Adult and Children Sabbath School | 11:00 am Worship Service

Saint Damien Catholic Parish Father William Petrie | 553-5220 St. Damien, Kaunakakai , 6 pm Sat, 9 am Sun; Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Kalua’aha, 7 am Sun; St. Vincent Ferrer, Maunaloa, 11 am Sun; St. Joseph, Kamalo, No weekly services

First Assembly of God King’s Chapel Kahu Robert Sahagun | 553-5540, Cell: 646-1140 Maunaloa, Sunday 9 am, Kaunakakai, Sunday 10:30 am, Sunday Evening 6 pm, Tuesday Evening 6:30, Mana’e, Sunday 6 pm

Kaunakakai Baptist Church Pastor Mike Inouye | 553-5671 | 135 KAM V HWY Kaunakakai | 9 am adult Sunday school | Worship service 10:15 am Heart of Aloha Church 1st Sunday - Kilohana Community Ctr 10:30 am | 2nd Sunday - Maunaloa Community Ctr 10:30 am| Other Sundays - Lanikeha Community Ctr 10:30 am Pastor Cameron Hiro, website: heartofaloha.org phone: 808-658-0433 Polynesian Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Bob Winters | 552-0258 South of Elementary School, Maunaloa Town Sunday School & Adult Worship Service,10 am, Sunday

Grace Episcopal Church 567-6420 | 2210 Farrington Ave | 10 am Sun | All are welcome Baha’i Faith Open house every third Sunday of the month Mile 14 east | 3pm | Discussion and refreshments | All are welcome | For information: 558-8432 or 213-5721 Email: bahaimolokai@yahoo.com | www.bahai.org Molokai Shekinah Glory Church Pu’ukapele Avenue, Hoolehua (drive all the way down) 10:00 AM Worship Service Senior Pastor Isaac Gloor ,Pastor Brandon Joao “We Welcome All”

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Community News

The Molokai Dispatch • Nov 20, 2013 •

Planting Seeds for the Future

By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

B

efore Western contact, Native Hawaiians were able to feed a population of one million while following a sustainable way of life, according to the documentary, “Na Kupu Mana`olana — Seeds of Hope.” But in the last 50 years alone, half of Hawaiian farmland has been developed and today, 85 percent of the state’s food is imported.

“We are currently in a crisis,” said Robert Harris, director of Sierra Club Hawaii, in the documentary.

The film, produced by The Hawaii Rural Development Council (HRDC), premiered on Molokai at Kalaniana`ole Hall Saturday night. It highlighted the state’s agricultural evolution and the unsustainable challenges we’re currently facing as a community. Several topics included a growing financial addiction to mainland imports as well as chemical and genetically modified agriculture industries, and the dissipation of natural resources and traditional farming methods.

After the film, attendees were able to talk story with a panel of speakers including Glenn Teves, Jack Spruance, Alan Murakami and Walter Ritte. The discussion called for Molokai to return to their roots of once being able to produce enough food to sustain the entire state of

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Molokai: Ground Zero of Hawaiian Culture

Hawaii.

“Of all the different islands, our heritage says that we are food producers,” said Walter Ritte. “This is the island that could feed not only ourselves, but other islands when they went to war. We should be feeding the state of Hawaii and we have the resources to do that.”

The event—organized by the MOM Hui and supported by several sustainability advocate organizations such as HRDC, Molokai Community Service Council, OLA Molokai, and Hawaii SEED—brought out more than 50 community members and visitors.

“It went way better than we expected,” said Mercy Ritte, event organizer. “I felt very pleased with the turnout and the good dialogue between the community and our panelists.”

In the future, Mercy Ritte said she plans to host smaller events for homesteaders and further promote food security and sustainability on Molokai.

“This is where I’m from, this is where I raise my kids, and everything we do is about protecting this place,” said Hanohano Naehu, moderator of the event.

“If we can fight for love and protect this place, then I’m leaving something for my kids. I’m leaving something for my descendants.”

By Winfield DuBresque The breath of history has revealed another fine example of what lies at the heart of our little island of Molokai. The artist’s name is Norman DeCosta, a quiet and respectful native who lives by the sea with his wife, Hokunani and his dog, Palaka. Who would think that this much decorated survivor of the Vietnam War could harbor the subtle dynamics that flow throughout his recently-released CD, “Pohai Na Mele”?

All the words and fancy rhetoric in the world are thrown to the wind by the simple, quiet devotion that flows from his voice and guitar.

“When I returned from the war, my guitar went under the bed and stayed there while I raised two boys with Hoku and tried to earn a living,” Norman explained.

Many years later, Norman pulled out his guitar, tuned its 12 strings and flew to Maui. There with the brothers of the Brown Ohana, Kevin, Sheldon and Ikaika, and augmented by the skills of Joe Bommarito, Gilbert Emata and Michele Romero, he set to putting his soul on wax, as the saying goes.

The frosting on Norman’s cake is the exceptionally delicate “steel” work of Dwight Tokumoto. It transcends the contemporary whine of steel to lift the listener to a plateau of sweetness that long-ago prevailed in Hawaiian mele.

Norman DeCosta at his CD release party at Paddlers Inn earlier this month. Photo by Rick Schonely

There’s no way this writer can describe the depth, delicacy and respectful renditions contained on this CD. It’s like going back in time when musicianship and nahenahe mele were a way of life -- a time when lyrical expression transcended gain and stood as a beacon to those who will follow.

From the east end, Puko`o, where the boulder stone sentinels of the old harbor speak of its ancient commerce, and where surrounding hills whisper of a spirituality that outlives the crumbling remnants of the temples there that was once the centers of its devoted populations, comes “Pohai Na Mele.”

This CD can be purchased on Molokai at Hui Ho`olana Gift Shop, Coffees of Hawaii, Local Store (Hotel Molokai), Kalele Bookstore and online at Mele.com.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS

M - Monday, T - Tuesday, W - Wednesday, Th - Thursday, F - Friday, S - Saturday, Su - Sunday

HEALTH & FITNESS

Adult “Aqua Jogger Class” Oct. 15 – Dec. 19 T, Th 9 a.m. at Cooke Memorial Pool 553-5775 Advanced Zumba with Preciouse Senica, 553-5848 T,Th Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 9-10am T,Th, F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm Zumba Basic with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 M Home Pumehana 10:30 a.m.

T, Th Mitchell Paoule 9 a.m.

F Kilohana Rec Center 5 p.m.

Zumba Gold with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 T, Th Mitchell Paoule 10:30 a.m.

F Home Pumehana room #2 10:30 a.m.

Personal Training with Elias Vendiola M,T,W,Th,F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 553-5848, by appointment only, Elias Vendiola 5am-1:30pm Turbo Fire Class with Kimberly Kaai/Ceriann Espiritu M, T, W, Th, F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 4-5pm 553-5848 T,Th Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 9-10am Beginning Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga W Home Pumehana 10:15 a.m.

T Mirchell Paoule10:15 a.m.

Intermediate Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga W Home Pumehana 11:20 a.m.

T Mirchell Paoule 11:20 a.m.

Hula: Ka Pa Hula `O Hina I Ka Po La`ila`i M Hula Wahine, 4:30-5:30 Advanced @ MCHC 5:30-6:30 Beginners

T Papa Oli (Chanting) 4:30 – 5:30 Svaroopa Yoga with Connie Clews M Home Pumehana, 7:45-9:30 a.m.

T Home Pumehana, 5:15-7 p.m.

Th Kualapu`u Rec Center, 5:15-7 p.m.

F Home Pumehana, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Call 553-5402 for info.

Yoga Class open to students, families and the community.

TH Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Yoga class focused on individual form, internal practice, Call Karen at 558-8225 for info Aikido Class at Soto Mission behind Kanemitsu Bakery.

M, W, F, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit FriendlyAikido.com Quit Smoking Na Pu’uwai Program Learn ways to quit with less cravings. Mondays 11:45 a.m. Na Pu’uwai conference room. 560-3653. Individual sessions available.

Aloha Wednesday - Drop by and receive your weekly dose of Energy Healing in the Pu’uwai of Kaunakakai @ Kalele Bookstore - 3:30 to 4:30. Hosted by: Zelie Duvauchelle: 558-8207

youthinmotion.org Molokai Swim Club M, T, W, Th : Cooke Memorial Pool, 4:30 to 6 pm

MUSIC

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

Na Ohana Hoaloha Music & Hula, Paddlers, Sun. 3-5 p.m.

Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class W Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m.

F Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Open to all. For more info call 553-5402

MEETINGS

Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

OHA/DHHl. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st and 2nd Tues. each month at MAC Special field trips on Fridays.

AA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m.

Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191 Kingdom of Hawaii II monthly meetings. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym conference room.

SPORTS & RECREATION AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai Recreational Paddling with Wa`akapaemua Canoe Office upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Club. Call 553-3999 or 553-3530. All levels and abilities Mauka side of the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m. welcome.

Al-Anon Meeting Mondays, Grace Episcopal Church in Th 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hale Wa`akapaemua.

Ho`olehua, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Pick-up Soccer Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please), W Duke Maliu Regional Park., 5pm Mon. & Thurs. 7-8 p.m.

Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day TH Mitchell Pauole Center, 7 p.m. Open to public.

Adventist Church with a group of inter-denominational Youth in Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and Christian women. Second and fourth Thursday of each kayaking. Tues. & Thurs 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama month at 6 p.m. For more info, call 553-5428.

Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@

I Aloha Molokai, alternative energy solutions for Molokai. First Monday of every month, 6 pm at Kulana Oiwi. Go to IAlohaMolokai.com for schedule or location changes.

Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Third Thursday of every month at 10 -11:30 a.m. or 4:30 -6 p.m. at Hospice Office in Kamoi Center. Call Barbara Helm at 336-0261.

Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John Wordin at 553-8100 for info Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8 to 9 a.m.Open meeting. For more info, call Rodney at 213-4603.

Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors First Fri & Sat. Third Thursdays. Work on your art with others inspired by nature.

All levels welcome! This is not an instructor led class. Contact Heather (808) 658-0124 or artalohamolokai@hotmail.com ArtAloha! Keiki - Weds Nov 6- Dec 18 from 2-3 p.m, 3-4 p.m, 4-5 p.m. Email artalohamolokai@hotmail.com or call Heather 658-0124 Molokai Community Children’s Council Every second Thursday. Home Pumehana, 2:30-4 p.m. 567-6308 Read to Me at Molokai Public Library First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765 Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down the lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

MAC Ceramics Class at Coffees of Hawaii. 9 - 11 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 22 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sat, Nov. 22 9 a.m. - Hoolehua. Any questions see Ochie or Nona.

12 p.m. Sun, Nov. 24 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact TUESDAY, NOV 26 ► 5th Annual Free Rice Give-a-way pick Julia De George at 658-6513 or 567-9204 for more info. up coupon for free 5# bag of rice (limit ► Workshop for backyard egg farmer one 5# bag rice per household) at Friendly & buyers on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm ► 2nd Annual Art Show by the Molokai Market Center on Wed, Nov. 20, from 8:30 at QLCC Activity Room at Kulana Oiwi. RegArts Center at the library Nov 13 - Dec 2. a.m. – 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wed, Nov. ister online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/ SATURDAY, NOV 23 27 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed, Dec. 4 8:30 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE event/9211474769 or call Lynn Nakamura– 10 a.m. or 6 - 8 p.m. Redeem coupon on Tengan on Maui @ 808-244-3242 ext 222 ► The Archeological Secrets of Mokio ► Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sat, Dec 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mitchell with Dr. Marshall Weisler on Sat, Nov 23. for more info.

Sale on Sat, Nov 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pauole Center.

Field visit at 8:30 am and lecture at 7 p.m.

Kalae. Call 567-6585 for more info.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 27 THURSDAY, NOV 21 ► Lino Printmaking Workshop with ► Kualapuu School’s Winter Bazaar ► Kilohana Grandparents Day starting ArtAloha! Be creative and make your ► Health Coverage for Small Busiat 7:30 a.m. Student Showcase, Kupuna Ac- & Yard Sale Bonanza on Sat, Dec. 7 at own holiday card or gift. Learn technique nesses & Their Employees instructed by tivities, Outdoor Activities and Turkey Trot. Kualapu`u School from 7:30am – 12 pm Kanoelani Davis, Hi’i Ola Program Special- and design to create, cut and print your ► Once Upon A Molokai Christmas ► Starting a Business in Maui County own lino print. $25 includes materials. ist from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn about Hawaii parade and ho`olaulea on Dec 7. from 12 to 1 p.m. at KBC. In this workshop, Health Connector, the Affordable Care Act, In Maunaloa 1-4PM. Contact Heather to Karen Arakawa, Economic Development register at 658-0124 or artalohamolokai@ ► 21st Century Instrumental Music Health Insurance, Tax Credits and subsiSpecialist with the Mayor’s Office of EcoProgram Concert on Wed, Dec.11 at 6 dies. Call KBC to register for this free class. hotmail.com. nomic Development, will cover general PM in the Kaunakakai Elementary School ► Hoolehua Homesteaders’ Assn. ► Operation Christmas Child on information and requirements for starting cafeteria.

Scholarship Holiday Craft & Food Sale, Molokai drop off days at Molokai Baptist a business in Maui County.

Nov. 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lanikeha Hall, Church in Hoolehua: Thurs, Nov 21 & Fri,

WEDNESDAY, NOV 20

THE BULLETIN BOARD MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL MEO Bus Schedule & Routes OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES

Kaunkakai to Hoolehua / Kualapuu

Every second Saturday, we can help you requested. For more info call 553-3999 get rid of unwanted junk and treasures. or 553-3530. Upon request, special Route MPC / Misaki's Kulana Oiwi Elia's Corner Hoolehua PO Kualapuu PO Call us at Coffees Espresso Bar for more events such as weddings, scattering of ► Enrollment To enroll at Molokai 6:55 AM 7:05 AM etc. can 7:10be AM arranged.

7:15 AM info, 567-94903-1ext. 27.6:50 AM ashes, High School please go call Lori Kaiama 3-2 9:00 AM 9:05 AM 9:15 AM 9:20 AM 9:25 AM at 567-6950 ext. 228 or Julia De George ► Visitor Paddle, Hawaiian 3-3 11:00 AM Outrigger 11:05 AM 11:15 AM 11:20 AM 11:25 AM at ext. 229 to set up an appointment for Cultural Experience. Thursdays 7:30 to ► Free Monthly Rummage Sale.

3-4 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:15 PM 1:20 PM 1:25 PM enrollment. Please go to the following 8:30 am with Wa`akapaemua. Donation 3-5 3:00 PM 3:05 PM 3:15 PM 3:20 PM 3:25 PM Hey Molokai! Want to see your upcoming event or activity posted here -- FOR FREE? Let us know! Drop by, email or call us with what, where to editor@themolokaidispatch.

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hooked on slow-motion activities like those, Virgo. Maybe it would help you lower your thoughts-per-minute rate and influence you to take longer, deeper breaths and rememARIES (March 21-April 19): The poet Charles Baudelaire ber that relaxation is an art you can cultivate. And then you prayed for help, but not to God -- rather he prayed to the would be in righteous alignment with the cosmic rhythms. writer Edgar Allan Poe. Novelist Malcolm Lowry sometimes pleaded with God to give him insight, but he also prayed to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re smarter than you think the writer Franz Kafka. I really like this approach to seeking you are, and soon you will be even smarter. Previously inguidance, and recommend it to you in the coming days. accessible wisdom is seeping up from the depths of your Which hero, dead or alive, could you call on to uplift you? subconscious mind, making its way to your conscious awareWhat amazing character might bring you the inspiration ness. Your eyes are noticing more than they usually do. Your you need? Be brazen and imaginative. The spirits could be of memory is working at peak levels. And your enhanced ability more help than you can imagine. Magic is afoot. to entertain paradoxical ideas is giving you special insight into the nature of reality. What will you do with this influx of TAURUS (April 20-May 20): U.S. Confederate General higher intelligence? I suggest you focus its full force on one of Richard S. Ewell (1817-1872) sometimes experienced epi- your knottiest problems. sodes in which he truly thought he was a bird. Princess Alexandria of Bavaria (1826-1875) believed that when she was SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Paris Review interviewed young, she had eaten a glass piano. Then there was the Prus- Mexican poet Octavio Paz. “Just how much revising do you sian military officer Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742- do?” the interviewer asked. “I revise incessantly,” Paz replied.

1819), who imagined he was pregnant with an elephant. “Some critics say too much, and they may be right. But if Sad and funny and crazy, right? And yet it’s my understand- there’s a danger in revising, there is much more danger in ing that all of us have fixed delusions. They are less bizarre not revising. I believe in inspiration, but I also believe that than those I cited, but they can still be debilitating. What are we’ve got to help inspiration, restrain it, and even contradict yours, Taurus? Do you secretly believe that a certain turning it.” I bring this up, Scorpio, because I believe you are ripe for point in your past scarred you forever? Are you incorrectly a phase of intense revision. Inspiration has visited you a lot wracked with anger or guilt because of some event that may lately, but now it will subside for a while so you can wrangle not have actually happened the way you remember it? Here’s all your raw material into graceful, resilient, enduring shapes. the good news: Now is an excellent time to shed your fixed SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Costa Rica will be closdelusions. ing its zoos in 2014. What will happen to the 400 or so aniGEMINI (May 21-June 20): Philosopher Eckhart Tolle sug- mals that are housed there? They will have to be rehabilitated gests that “there may be one person who reflects your love at animal rescue centers and then released into the wild. I back to you more clearly and more intensely than others.” For suspect there will be a metaphorically similar process going some of us, this numinous reflection comes from a special on for you in the coming months, Sagittarius. Parts of your animal. Whatever is the case for you, Gemini, I urge you to instinctual nature will, in a sense, be freed from captivity. You devote extra time to your relationship with this creature in will need to find ways to retrain your animal intelligence how the next 14 days. Meditate on how you could provide more to function outside of the tame conditions it got used to. nurturing and inspiration. Brainstorm about the possibility of deepening your connection. What practical actions could you CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Will fate kick your sweet ass sometime soon? Quite possibly. You may be compelled take to boost your loved one’s fortunes? to face up to the consequences of your unloving actions or CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Cancerian soprano Kirsten unconscious decisions. I’m pleased to tell you, however, that Flagstad was regarded as one of the great operatic singers of you might be able to dramatically minimize or even neutralthe 20th century. Critic Desmond Shawe-Taylor said that “No ize the butt-thumping. How? Go over the events of the last one within living memory surpassed her in sheer beauty and 11 months, and identify times when you weren’t your very consistency of line and tone.” She specialized in the operas best self or didn’t live up to your highest ideals. Then perform of German composer Richard Wagner, whose master work, rituals of atonement. Express your desire to correct wrong The Ring of the Nibelung, takes 15 hours to perform. Flags- turns. Give gifts that will heal damaged dynamics. tad was asked to name the single most important thing she needed in order to perform Wagner’s music with the excel- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Grammy-winning singerlence it demanded. Her answer: comfortable shoes. Regard songwriter Bill Withers became a big star in the 1970s with that as good advice for your own life and work, Cancerian hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me.” But he hasn’t -- both literally and metaphorically. It’s time to get really recorded a new album since 1985, nor has he toured. What happened? In Still Bill, the documentary film about his life, well-grounded.

Withers says, “I watch other people show off and I say, man, I LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Have you ever been in a social used to want to show off. If I could just get, you know, moved situation where you really didn’t care what anyone thought to. I need a little injection in my showin’ off gland.” I wish you of you and therefore felt absolutely free to act on your in- could get an injection like that, too, Aquarius. I’d like to see ner promptings? When was the last time you lost all your you show off more. Not in a contrived, over-the-top, Lady inhibitions and self-consciousness while making love? Can Gaga-esque way. Rather, the purpose would be to get more you truly say that sometime recently you have been totally aggressive in showing people who you are and what you can responsive to your festive impulses? If you have experienced do. I want your talents and assets to be better known. any blockages in expressing this type of energy, now is a perfect moment to fix that. You have a date with robust, in- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I have a feeling that your value will be rising in the coming weeks. An attractive pernocent self-expression. son you thought was out of your league may express curiosVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Norwegian public television ity about you. You could get an offer to do an interesting job is experimenting with a phenomenon called Slow TV. In one or task that you had previously considered unavailable. I bet reality show, the main character built a fire with logs and your reputation will be growing, mostly for the better. Who kept it burning for 12 hours. In another program, patient knows? If you put a half-eaten piece of your toast for sale on viewers watched for five days as a cruise ship made its way eBay, it might sell for as much as if it were Justin Timberlake’s along the Norwegian coast. A third show featured a woman toast. Here’s the upshot: You should have confidence in your knitting a sweater from start to finish. I wish you would get power to attract bigger rewards and more appreciation.

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Cheering for Kalei Same Sex Marriage Process Adolpho Ignores People’s Voice Community Contributed

Opinion by Steve Morgan On Oct. 29, thousands of people rallied at the state capitol in protest to SB1, the Hawaii Same-Sex Marriage bill. Possibly one of the largest rallies ever held at the capitol, this event was followed by five days of testimony with a final tally showing that 87 percent of those who testified in person were opposed to same-sex marriage.

Of the published 10,749 letters of written testimony, approximately 80 percent were opposed.

Several residents from Molokai testified in opposition including Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Colette Machado, who went on record stating that she felt that the bill was flawed and the process rushed. Also in opposition was Molokai Representative Mele Carroll who had been personally threatened by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Carroll stated that she felt that the process was not transparent, amounting to a government betrayal of the people. “Let the people vote” became the familiar chant within the capitol, only in the end to have little impact on the final decision.

Many who testified expressed concerns over the impact of SB1 on religious rights. Although amendments were added making certain accommodations for religious institutions,

in the final draft, no provisions were made protecting the religious rights of private business owners.

Another concern repetitively expressed by testifiers was in regard to same-sex curriculum within our schools and concern in regard to other bills that might follow.

Out of the 15 states that have allowed for same-sex marriage, four states have some form of mandatory “same-sex” school curriculum, with two more states in the developmental process. A California bill making LGBT recognition in school curriculum mandatory was introduced by gay activist and Senator Mark Leno.

More alarming was a follow-up bill spearheaded by Leno nicknamed the “transgender bathroom law.” The bill, AB1266, requires that a pupil be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school activities, and be able to use facilities (bathrooms, showers, locker rooms) consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records. In clear language, this law states that if a guy feels like he is a girl, that guy now has legal right to use the girls’ bathrooms, showers and locker rooms at all California public schools.

These and other bills passed in the wake of same-sex marriage have clearly caused alarm.

Open Letter to Rep. Carroll I called, emailed, testified in writing, Tweeted and even Facebooked you.

You chose to never respond. In your speech on Nov. 8, you spoke of aloha and pono. Not responding is not aloha or pono. I feel like you have not listened to me or many people who were and are in support of equality for all. You by your words during the same-sex marriage discussion said to the world that Hawaii’s 13 district believes that it is OK to discriminate against same sex couples.

My heart is broken because you, Rep. Carroll, have said “It is OK to discriminate.” This is a bad message to teach our keiki. I am afraid you may have forgotten the principle of Hawaii’s aikane.

The old Hawaiian saying “Polena pa`a `ia iho ke aloha i kuleana like ai kaua,”

translates to “In love tightly bound you and I share equal rights.” This ancient Hawaiian philosophy should ring true today, but you have silenced it.

I chose to marry my spouse because we believe in the sanctity of marriage.

Rep. Carroll, by your words, you have said my spouse and I do not matter and that we are not ohana. Where is the pono and aloha you spoke of? My spouse and I matter, and we simply want to live a calm, safe, pono, aloha and equal life.

That is all we were asking by wanting marriage equality. I am saddened and ashamed of your no vote.

Dr. Tim Riley Kaunakakai

New Paint for MEO Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) on Molokai had a community work day project on Saturday, Nov. 9. Volunteers from the community gave MEO a new coat of paint.

MEO would like to thank volunteers from Monsanto, Molokai Filipino

Community Council, Church of Latter Day, MEO Staff, Friends, and family members. Mahalo!

MEO, helping people, changing lives.

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I want to write in support of our own Kalei Adolpho, who is succeeding as an athlete and student at the University of Hawaii. Our Molokai community is proud of what she’s been able to accomplish as a keiki o ka aina born and raised on Molokai and going on to higher education. Because she’s a starter on the UH volleyball team, Molokai gets recognized at the beginning of each game. It makes me really proud every time I watch the games on TV.

She’s an example of what the rest of our kids can follow. They can go on to play sports at the university level with hard work. I’m a graduate of Molokai High and I’ve always supported athletics. Kalei’s family also deserves credit for her accomplishments.

We should give ourselves a little pat on the back because of her success playing on a team that’s nationally ranked. Mahalo, Kalei, for inspiring us through all of your accomplishments.

Much aloha, Uncle Billy Buchanan

HallowHim Mahalo On Thursday evening, Oct. 31, over 1,000 people came to Kaunakakai Baptist Church for the annual HallowHim Festival. Attendees of all ages enjoyed music, free food, game booths, as well as free haircuts from 10 10 hair stylists from the Paul Mitchell School on Oahu who donated their services. Makani Kai Air generously provided the Paul Mitchell students with the 10 round trip tickets. Folks left the event with stuffed candy bags, filled stomachs and smiling faces.

Mahalo to all of those who helped make the HallowHim Festival 2013 such a great event!

Business Donors: Alu Like, Inc., American Savings, Bank of Hawaii, Big Daddy’s, Business Depot, Care Resources, Inc., Coffees of Hawaii, County of Maui Immigration Services Office, County of Maui Parks and Recreation, County of Maui Public Works, County of Maui Sr. Citizens - KAUNOA, DA GREENHOUSE, Dr. Dan McGuire, Dr. Dana Takashima, Deluna Equipment, Dreamscapes Computer Services, District Court Office, Elsa’s Kitchen, First Finance Company, Friendly Isle Auto Parts, Friendly Market Center, Goodfellow Brothers, GT Auto, Halona Kaopuiki, Home Town Groceries and Dry Goods, Hotel Molokai, ICandi & ICopi Store, Imports Gift Shop, Imamura’s, Jewels of Molokai/ Mega Ent., KMK Services, Inc., Kaimomi

Distribution, Kalele Bookstore, Kat’s Hair Shoppe, Kualapuu Market, Kukuiahi – Cancer Support Group, Vivian Lau, Legal Aide Society, Flame Makahanaloa, Misaki’s, Inc., Moana’s Florist, Molokai Art from the Heart Gallery, Molokai Catholic Church Community, Molokai Community Health Center, Molokai Community FCU, Molokai Drive Inn, Molokai Drugs, Inc., Molokai Fire Dept., Molokai Homestead Livestock Assoc., Molokai Livestock-Slaughter House, Molokai Minimart, Molokai Pizza Café, Molokai Police Dept., Molokai Realty, Inc., Molokai Shores, Molokai Transportation, Molokai Visitors Association, Monsanto, Inc., Moore Center, Ocean Pursuits, Inc. – Kona, P & S Refrigeration, Pascua Store, Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center, Rawlins Chevron, Righteous Ink, Sonny & Dreana Reyes, State Labor Dept., Sundown Deli, The Store House LLC, Raquel Dudoit - LMS, Ron & Sally Vicens, Les & Helen Wiley.

Participating Churches: Calvary Chapel of Molokai, Calvary Door of Faith, Heart of Aloha, Iersusalema Hou - Halawa, Kahale Laa O Ierusalema Hou, Kaunakakai Baptist Church, Molokai Baptist Church, Molokai Church of God. Randy Manley Molokai Baptist Church

UCC Bazaar Success The UCC Churches of Molokai, Waial- rhythmic sound of voices and guitars. ua, Kalaiakamanu Hou, Kalua`aha, and Mahalo for coming, mahalo for all you Ho`olehua, are grateful to you, the commu- did to make it such a success. Bless you all, nity, that has supported our Bazaar effort Molokai, and especially Mahalo Ke Akua. each year. Mahalo to the workers, the bazaar committee, contributors and shoppers.

Jackie Skrocke It was a joyous day with ono food and the Topside Secretary

New Pavilion Your Molokai Planning Commission has been presented with plans for the Parks and Recreation Department to build an open-sided pavilion where the picnic tables now stand at the Mitchell Pauole Center. I understand this was proposed, planned and sent out for bids without any input from the community,

and we now need Molokai’s opinions on changes to our main public venue. Before the Dec. 11 meeting, your Commissioners would like your views.

John Sprinzel Chair, Molokai Planning Commission

correction In the Nov. 13 story “Ropin’ in the Rain,” the Dispatch incorrectly identified the titles of Goat and Saucie Dudoit of Kapualei Ranch. Goat is Ranch Manager and Saucie is Rodeo Secretary.

The Dispatch regrets the error.

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2.280 sqft 4 bedroom, 3 bath 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bath, home in the heights. covered garage with a home. Jacuzzi, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops sitting spacious screened lanai on a large 2.5 acre plus lot Kawela Beach: $775,000 (fs) A lovely 3 bed/ 1 bath home with Kualapuu: IN ESCROW 2 bedroom / 1 bath plantation separate 1 bed/ 1 bath suite. home. Located in a quiet Manila Camp: $169,000 (fs) neighborhood.

3 bed/1 bath home with great ocean views from the large lanai Ualapue: IN ESCROW 3 bedroom/2 bath home in beautiful east end. Many Kaluakoi: $749,950 (fs) upgrades in quiet cul-de-sac.

2140 sf home on 30 acres with ocean views.

Maunaloa: $215,000 (fs)

Ranch Camp: IN ESCROW

East End: $822,000 (fs)

Kamiloloa:$279,000 (fs)

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114 Beach & ocean view unit.

1131 One bedroom corner unit Good rental history. $160,000 recently remodeled. Neat &Clean. PRICE REDUCED $249,900 146 Completely remodeled COTTAGE #2-B OCEANFRONT & painted. Sold w/ high 2B/2B unit with excellent rental end furnishings. Unit is well maintained . Garden views & history. $450,000. private. $199,500.NEW LISTING

B-326 Top floor unit w/ Loft & sitting area. Lots of light & remodeled with new furniture $179,900.

A-207 Nicely furnished well-maintained unit with rental history. $115,000

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL LOT IN KUALAPU`U, Located in desired neighborhood.

1 acre located on corner on Farrington Hwy. $250,000.

Jill McGowan Realtor ~ Broker ABR

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• MAUNALOA VILLAGE LOTS D-97 Level lot ready to build.

Nice views of the rolling ranchlands. $59,500 D-63 Top of the hill $34,925 D-17 Ocean view residential lot. $63,000 F-06 10,019 sf corner lot with ocean views. $99,900

• PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS lot 55 Ocean & mountain views. Close to beaches.$152,000. lot 132 20 acre lot in Papohaku Ranchlands with sweeping ocean views. $199,000 lot 237 Second tier oceanfront $294,850 Lot 199 Oceanfront private location close to Dixie Maru Beach. $775,000.

Accredited Buyer Representative| Jill@molokailandandhomes.com 808-552-2233 Direct|808-552-2255 Office

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• KAWELA PLANATAIONS lot 54 SUPERB 3 island views $199,000 lot 225 on Makanui Rd. Nice ocean views with partial sunrise & sunsets. $135,000 NEW LISTING • EAST END Honouliwai Bay with views of 3 islands. Survey & Deeded access available. $160,000

•KAUNAKAKAI 1527 Puili Place close to town w/ ocean views. $72,960 1531 Ocean view lot close to town. $87,910

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REAL ESTATE: SOLD

WAVECREST B302 - Nice ocean views from this top floor unit. 1B/1B furnished . Tenant occupied call for an apt $99,000

PRICE REDUCATION

KAWELA ON THE BEACH- 3 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront home 4 miles east of town on a large lot. $699,000

EAST END - Rare Find: One acre of land about 13 east of town. Large Kaiwe trees for shade and wild basil through out $145,000

THE KULUAPUU COOKHOUSE

Time for new hands for the Cook House. After years of running it, owner’s want to sell. Call for more information. Business only $150,000

KAWELA PLANTATION 217- Great ocean view from this 2 acre parcel. Very close to town.

See Sunrise and Sunset from this affordable lot. Priced to sell at $114,000 KEPUHI BEACH RESORT Studio KKV1155- $119,000, StudioKKV1133 -$125,000 Studio KKV1212-$120,0000 1Bedroom KKV1201 $160,000

EAST END - Just Listed: This cozy 3 bed/1.5 bath home in Kaluahaa for sale. Owners are licenced agents in HI. Priced to sell at $240,000

Molokai Shores #324 listed at $114,000- LH One bedroom one bath with loft. Great views Our Meyer Building office has all the listing of our long term houses and condos available or a rental application.

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