Molokai Dispatch -- December 4, 2013

December 4, 2013 - Volume 29, Issue 46

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Youth Tackle Egg Essentials for Invasives Backyard Farmers

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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tudents of Aka`ula School tackled some big environmental issues on Molokai, researching, surveying residents and presenting their findings at the school’s 17th annual PRISM Symposium last month.

All focusing on public opinions and knowledge about control of invasive plants, mammals, fish and insects, students formed eight groups, which each surveyed more than 100 Molokai residents.

“When Dara [Lukonen] and I started this 18 years ago, someone said it was some of the most academic work on Molokai,” said one of Aka`ula’s founders and teachers, Vicki Newberry, of PRISM, which stands for Providing Resolutions with Integrity for a Sustainable Molokai.

Kaliloa Durant, Malu Duquette , Skylar Kuahuia and Kamaka Adams researched Hawaii’s invasive fish and whether they should be used to make fertilizer on Molokai. Roi, ta`ape and to`ao were all introduced to Hawaii as a food source but have taken over Hawaii’s reef

PRISM Continued pg. 8

By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

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s more Hawaii residents flock towards raising chickens in their backyards, some may not be aware of the state and federal health regulations for selling their eggs to the public. As part of a statewide tour by the Hawaii Departments of Health and Agriculture and the University of Hawaii, a dozen of Molokai’s backyard egg farmers familiarized themselves with these guidelines during an egg workshop last Tuesday.

“We knew of people [on Maui] who were doing backyard egg producing and were trying to sell…to high-end hotels,” said Lynn Nakamura-Tengan, a

food safety educator at the University of Hawaii Manoa, during the workshop. “So we wanted to educate people about what needs to happen if they are selling eggs.”

Nakamura-Tengan and Jeri Kahana, a quality assurance administrator from the state Department of Agriculture (DOA), led a discussion on correct egg washing, storing, inspecting and grading practices for selling and marketing in Hawaii.

“I’m glad that they are having this workshop to get some information, ask questions, and get updated on issues in the industry,” said Beverly Ferguson, one of the emerging local backyard farmers who at-

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proposed renewable energy project for Molokai combines solar and stored hydroelectric power with the goal of 100 percent renewable energy for the island and lowered electric rates for local customers. The project, called Ikehu Molokai, is still in the early stages of discussion.

It would be a joint endeavor between California-based Princeton Energy Group and landowner Molokai Ranch.

If completed, Molokai would become the first grid in the world to be converted completely to renewable energy, said Princeton CEO Steve Tabor.

“We were on sidelines for the Big Wind project [that proposed industrial wind turbines on Molokai], but we were kind of offended by the project -- it was way out of scale,” said Tabor. “[After that] we said we’re interested in doing something smaller scale that addresses the needs of the island… [where] rates are ridiculously high and the electric grid is unstable.”

Tabor said his small company is known for innovative renewable energy projects around the world, and wants to bring that creativity to solve Molokai’s electricity challenges.

“My wife and kids have been going there [Molokai] for years on vacation,” said Tabor. “We really have a special affection for the island.”

Energy Continued on pg. 2

This Week’s

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Vocalist Returns to Molokai

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Fish in the Net

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Eggs Continued on pg. 3

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Vocalist Returns to Molokai

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olokai native and award-winning vocalist Melveen Leed sang for a packed house at Paddlers Inn last Saturday night. Hula group Na Kupuna O Moana opened for and accompanied the singing legend throughout the night.

“Tonight is wonderful,” said Raquel Dudoit, kumu hula for Moana’s Hula Halau. “It’s crazy that this many people are here and it’s nice to see everyone.”

Dudoit said Na Kupuna O Moana practice every Tuesday for over an hour and have more performances each year than she can count. They have won hula competitions around the state.

Leed has been good friends with Dudoit since childhood. She has been performing for 54 years and can sing in 18 different languages she said. Saturday’s performance featured jazz, pop, country, traditional Hawaiian and many more

musical selections from her numerous albums.

Leed, who currently resides on Oahu, expressed her gratitude to Molokai.

“It’s always good to come back home,” she said.

Meeting on Mitchell Pau`ole Center Construction

County of Maui News Release

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be holding a community on Molokai to present information and receive public input on the proposed expansion of and ADA improvements at Mitchell Pau`ole Center.

The meeting will be held at Mitchell Pau`ole Center on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m.

The proposed project includes the following ADA improvements to bring the facility up to the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, including ADA parking stalls, access aisle, signage, restrooms, drinking fountain, door hardware, counter and accessible sidewalks and wheelchair seating by bleachers.

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lowing expansion, building repairs and upgrades: • Expansion of existing uncovered paved lanai with additional 864 sq. ft. of paving and a new free-standing roof covering approximately 2,826 sq. ft.; upgraded drainage; • Kitchen: Upgraded appliances, counters, shelving, plumbing fixtures, flooring and paint; • Main Hall: New energy-efficient lighting and ceiling fans; new paint, flooring and exit doors; • Restrooms: Upgraded fixtures, partitions, restroom accessories, flooring and paint.

For more information, contact April Shiotani, CIP Coordinator, DPR Planning and Development Division at 808270-8017.

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Energy Continued From pg. 1 The system Princeton has proposed for Molokai would consist of nearly 100 acres of solar panels located above Manila Camp outside Kaunakakai, which would produce 80 to 90 percent of the island’s energy needs, according Tabor. In addition to solar energy, which is only generated during the day, a circulating hydro system would store that energy and use it at night to create a constant source of renewable energy.

Using existing water reservoirs owned by Molokai Ranch in the Forest Preserve area, about 19 million gallons would circulate between an upper reservoir and a new, lower reservoir, according to project documents. During the day when the solar panels are generating electricity, some of that energy would be used to pump the water into the upper reservoir. At night, the water would be gravity-fed downhill, driving a turbine to generate electricity on its way down.

The use of water will not affect the amount of drinking water available, said Tabor. He said the lower reservoir would be filled one time only, and then it circulates in a closed-volume system.

The solar panels would be barely visible from Ranch Camp, though visible on the hillside from the highway. The solar field will be designed to minimize reflections toward the residences, according to Princeton project materials. Though the pumping station will also be near Manila Camp, the pumps will employ noisemitigating technology and be enclosed in a building – quieter than current power plant, according to Princeton.

Tabor said under the proposed system, Princeton would sell electricity to Maui Electric and ratepayers’ bills would still come from the utility. But Princeton’s model calls for lowering Maui Electric’s current operating costs by five to eight cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity -- a savings Tabor said Maui Electric says will be passed onto ratepayers.

Princeton’s plan also includes converting Maui Electric’s generators at the Pala`au Power Plant from fossil fuels to biodiesel.

Maui Electric’s Mathew McNeff, manager of Renewable Energy Services Department, said the utility has had preliminary discussions with Princeton, but could not offer any feedback on the proposal.

“While it is very premature at this point, our goal is to insure that any project we consider for Molokai makes sense for the island and the community and is an option that is cost-effective for our customers,” said McNeff, via email.

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Tabor said Maui Electric is actually losing money running the Molokai electric grid, in addition to struggling with challenges with existing equipment and incorporation of increasing amounts of residential solar power causing instabilities in the electricity flow.

“We see this as being the win for everybody -- residents will get a reliable grid and the utility won’t have management headaches,” said Tabor.

Tabor said Molokai Ranch is participating strictly as a landlord and will have no operational control over the system.

Molokai Ranch staff did not return requests for comment on the project.

In order for the project to move forward, a slew of permits need to be obtained from the county, state and federal government, along with a power purchase agreement with Maui Electric that has to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Tabor said to make the project financially possible, Princeton has to get federal tax credits for solar projects that expire in 2016. The tax credits would account for 30 percent of capital cost of the project, and Tabor said if they don’t move forward in time to qualify before the expiration date, it would mean costs would be prohibitive to give residents electric rate relief.

As of now, Tabor said the company wants to start construction in middle of 2015 and the system would take 12 months to build.

Princeton has been meeting since February with the Molokai Clean Energy Initiative -- a working group of energy officials, researchers and interested residents -- as well as various individuals and groups like I Aloha Molokai.

Members of I Aloha Molokai, an organization originally to oppose Big Wind and the proposed undersea cable that would have carried electricity generated on Molokai to Oahu, support community-based renewable energy projects for Molokai but are still concerned about the potential of an undersea cable.

“We’re interested to learn more [about Princeton’s proposal] and we’d like to see some promises,” said I Aloha Molokai’s Cheryl Corbiell. “We want some faith that what they said to us about this not leading to a cable is true.”

Tabor said he will be back later this month to meet with community members, especially residents of Manila Camp.

“So far, people seem to appreciate that this as being different from Big Wind,” said Tabor. “We really want the community behind this.”

While Tabor said he does not plan to hold a meeting with the entire community, “we want to meet with anyone who wants to meet with us.” Molokai residents can contact Molokai Ranch’s Dathan Bicoy for general inquiries at 552-2390.

To travel through voice

Guest Speaker Devin Kamealoha Forrest is a native of Ha’ena, Kaua’i. He was raised by his grandparents Francis and Kapeka Chandler who shared the stories of his birth place.

As a child he lived with the essence of manaleo through his tutu sharing the gifts of the many stories and songs of his ‘ohana. Kamealoha is presently a graduate student at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo in the Indigenous and Hawaiian Language Revitalization Program and worked with various charter schools on curriculum development.

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Eggs

Talking Business Kuha`o Business Center News Release The County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) is coming to Molokai on Thursday, Dec. 12 to talk story about the programs they offer, but more importantly to talk story with Molokai to see how we can better serve the island.

Each session will be approximately an hour and will be held in the QLCC Family Room at Kulana Oiwi.

We will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Topics include what is OED, how to be successful with county grants, county product enrichment program, workforce development, agriculture, business development/ made in Maui County opportunity, opportunities through the Maui Film Office, and Ikehu Molokai Renewable

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Be looking for the agenda on the community boards around town. It will also be available at the Kuha’o Business Center. This is just another opportunity to talk story about economic development on Molokai as well as learn about the programs and opportunities available through the OED. For more information, contact Jennifer Hawkins at the Kuha`o Business Center at 553-8100. Any businesses interested in displaying their Molokai made products at the meeting location should also contact the Jennifer for more details. The OED Business Development specialist is very interested in learning about the many Molokai-made products.

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tended the workshop. One attendee, Cheryl Davis of Davis Homestead Eggs, is an established egg retailer marketing in Molokai grocery stores.

From Coop to Crate Eggs produced on a free-range farm are often dirtier than those from cages due to dust, mud and feces. According to The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, 30 percent of free-range eggs are soiled and must be thoroughly washed and sanitized.

“When you’re handling [eggs], you have manure on your hands and bacteria, which you can’t see,” said Kahana. “If a consumer cracks the egg into a bowl, a piece of shell falls in, and if they eat it undercooked, they may not kill that bacteria. That’s why we recommend you wash your eggs.”

According to Kahana, eggs shells contain pores, which can breath. If the temperature of the water used to wash the eggs is 20 degrees colder than the inside temperature of the egg, reverse osmosis can occur and contaminants can get pulled into the egg.

A good rule of thumb is to always wash with potable water between 100 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, said Kahana. Any temperature warmer than 120 degrees can crack the shell.

There is also a range of detergents and sanitizers to clean eggs such as soaps, quaternary ammonia, iodine and chlorine, however they must be accurately diluted, fragrance-free and food-grade for consumer safety.

Once cleaned, refrigerate eggs as soon as possible, advised Nakamura-Tengan. If they’re left out at room temperature, not only does it deteriorate the quality of the egg, but also provides an ideal growing environment for bacteria.

“As a seller, you are responsible to make sure that [harmful bacteria] isn’t present in your product,” said NakamuraTengan.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), eggs should be stored at a temperature no warmer than 45 degrees for no more than 30 days.

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Grading involves sorting eggs based on size, weight and quality. Grades AA, A and B have standards that must be met in order to be suitable for the public and in farmers markets, restaurants and stores.

To be considered Grade AA, which is

only one or two days old, the shell must be clean and unbroken, the yolk must be free of defects such as blood spots and foreign material, and the egg white must be clear and firm.

Once the yoke is formed, said Kahana, two layers of egg white forms around it. There is a thicker, milky color layer surrounding the yoke and a clear, thin layer around the outside. If you crack an egg and the white layer appears thick, it is a fresh egg added Kahana.

As an egg gets older, usually within four or five days, that thicker white breaks down and gets clear and watery, which is considered a Grade B egg. In this process, moisture and carbon dioxide evaporates through the pores of the shell, creating an air pocket on the rounded part of the egg, called an air cell.

“The older the egg, the bigger the bubble,” said Kahana, “If you have fresh eggs, the bubble will be small.”

Nakamura-Tengan gave attendees a card that measures air cell size. Quality inspectors use these cards to determine freshness of the eggs.

When you’re grading an egg, said Kahana, you are essentially measuring the thick white height. However, because the egg must be cracked to directly measure the white, examining other characteristics such as the air cell and yoke definition, which can be viewed through a process called candling, is reflective of the egg’s thick white condition.

Egg X-Ray Candling uses a bright light source that allows viewing through the shell, which helps determine overall egg quality without cracking it.

“When you candle, and you don’t see the yoke very well, chances are you have a very fresh egg,” said Kahana twisting the egg to see its movement.

Workshop attendees got the chance to practice candling using their own eggs to find the yoke and egg quality. Established business owner Cheryl Davis used her farm’s eggs for demonstration.

“You do a wonderful job,” Kahana told Davis. “Everyone should go buy your eggs.”

Kahana advised everyone to use the candling technique in the future.

“You’ll get used to seeing what’s normal and when something’s wrong, it will catch your eye,” she said. “That’s the idea behind candling.”

For more information on small-scale commercial egg state regulations, visit hdoa.hawaii.gov or contact the Department of Health Sanitation Branch-Molokai office at 567-6929.

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By Rev. Jean Taloa “Smiling Through It All” by 90-yearold Molokai resident Lillian Faker is a new book in town. Its purpose is to bring laughter and joy to all its readers.

Many years ago, Lillian began writing about the happenings in her life. Her children were growing and accomplishing new goals. Her life was a pleasure and Lillian wanted to share it with her friends.

She bought a computer to put all of her stories on, but she didn’t have the patience to learn how to operate it. So Lillian caller her granddaughter, Barbara, and said, “Will you please come and get this monster out of my house before I pitch a brick at it?” “Gladly,” was the reply. “My five year old son knows how to run it.”

For a surprise Christmas present, Barbara put all of Lillian’s stories into a loose-leaf notebook and gave a copy to each family member.

“I know you and my children know you, but their children will not have that blessing,” explained Barbara. “Now they can learn to love you through stories you have written.”

At the time, Lillian was volunteering in a print shop and she had permission to use the copy machine. Throughout the years, she made many copies and gave them to her friends. It gave her great pleasure to share her happiness.

One day, a coworker said, “I have her whole manuscript, and when she’s not here anymore, I’m going to have it published.” Lillian’s first thought was, “No! That’s my book!” She figured the only way to prevent that was to publish

it herself. Lillian knew nothing about how to do that. She only had a collection of short stories, no plot, no beginning, and no ending.

She went running to her kids, really upset.

They all came to her Lillian Faker support.

“Well,” they said. “Give it a plot! Arrange the stories chronologically and call it your autobiography.” They pitched in and helped her do that. Her daughter, Ellen, took the time to teach her how to use a word processor. She went every day to Lillian’s house and untangled the problems she had made and encouraged her to keep trying.

Finally, most of the stories were recorded and now it was up to Lillian to organize them into a life story. Then her grandson, Ray, submitted it to Amazon publishers. He worked with Amazon until it finally resembled a book, a happy collection of 90 years of funny stories.

Of course, into each life some rain must fall, so there are a few sad chapters.

But God gave Lillian the comfort of knowing that nothing lasts forever, even sadness. She was able to see the happy side of life and keep “smiling through it all.”

If you have a book in the back of your mind that you would like to see published someday, look up createspace.com, Amazon’s publishers. To purchase “Smiling Through It All,” call Lillian at 553-3460 or visit Hotel Molokai’s vendor market on Fridays between 2:30 and 5 p.m.

Join us for a celebration of longevity and continued services for Molokai!

Molokai General Hospital & The Queen’s Health Systems Cordially invites you to celebrate our 50th Anniversary

Thursday, December 12, 2013 On the grounds of Molokai General Hospital 11 am - Program | Noon - Lunch

August 1st, 1963 marked the grand opening of Molokai General Hospital at its new location on a rural piece of land with breathtaking views overlooking Kaunakakai town. This year MGH is celebrating 50 years of continuous service to the people of Molokai. Our outpatient facilities have a newly implemented Electronic Health Records that helps to better connect our patients to physicians around the state of Hawaii and the mainland. We hold clinics that provide care by specialists difficult to find in a rural community. The Women’s Health Center is the only health care establishment on the island of Molokai that provides family planning services, manages pregnancies and delivers babies. Our physical therapy program provides aquatic therapy to aid in rehabilitation in addition to traditional physical therapy, and our radiology and laboratory services boast stateof-the-art equipment. Our emergency department is staffed by a highly trained, ER board certified physicians group available to ensure all your needs are taken care of quickly. And to make it all work we employ 80 of the best staff members in the business!

MGH is dedicated to the continuous expansion and evolution of health care. At the same time, we are committed to providing our community with a high-quality health care facility and services. Although the facilities, services and staff have changed over the past 50 years, what has not changed is our unwavering commitment to provide exceptional care to those we serve. We strive to fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawaii.

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Community Contributed

Fish in the Net

By Royden Abafo Editor’s Note: Royden, a middle school student at Aka`ula School, originally wrote this in the school’s Nov. 15 newsletter. It is reprinted in its entirety here.

Right there! Look at the ripples!

Are you ready? Throw it! On yeah, fish in the net. Monday, Nov. 11 in the late afternoon, my brother and I were out on the reef throwing net. We caught a lot of small fish. Then, when the bucket was full, we dumped all the fish back in the water so they could grow bigger.

We continued to catch more fish. The most fish I caught in the net at once was four. The fish that we were catching are called mullet, or in Hawaiian, `ama`ama. It’s better to put fish back when they are small, so your kids or the next generation will have some too.

Photo by Thyra Negrillo-Dudoit.

Royden getting ready to throw net, with Kaunakakai Wharf in the background.

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Mitchell Pauole | 10 am - 2 pm |Must have coupon to redeem Sponsored by Maui Hotel & Lodging Association and Young Brothers

2013

PARADE OF LIGHTS & HO`OLAU`LEA

Starting 6 pm by Fish & Dive and ending at Mitchell Pauole Center. Molokai Style Ho`olau`lea starting at 5 pm at Mitchell Pauole. Join in the food, fun, Christmas contests and Santa.

KEIKI IDENTIFICATION

The County of Maui and the Molokai Fire Department will be providing IDs to children.

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PH 808-553-3666, 1-800-600-4158, Fax 808-553-3867 Web site: www.friendlyislerealty.com Email: fir@wave.hicv.net

In the heart of Kauankakai Town ~ 75 Ala Malama

WAVECREST RESORT B-108 One bedroom 1 bath condo sold with furniture.

Walk out onto beautiful tropical grounds with oceanfront pool, barbecue and tennis. Offered at only $99,500, Maintenance fees include utilities.

Call Kui Lester RA 808-658-0134

EAST END OUTSTANDING 15 ACRES Located at Kawaikapu in the Kainalu area of the east end of Molokai, this 15 acres with large building pad and water. Spectacular ocean and mountain views. Nice gated entrance. Offered at $650,000. Call Pearl Hodgins RA 808-336-0378.

UALA PUE PL 8A Only $170,000 for this nice 2 bedroom home in Kilohana Kai subdivision. Subject to a short sale.

Home is walking distance to Kilohana School.

Offered at $170,000 Call Mickey O’Connell RB 808-336-0588

PANIOLO HALE R-4 This luxurious corner unit was renovated in 2010.

Corian countertops, solid wood cabinetry, nu appliances, Oak floors/oak staircase, refinished floors, wraparound lanai. New furniture. Call Susan Savage RB 808-658-0648, Offered at $269,000

KAWELA PLANTATION TWO ACRE LOTS Lot 45 offered at $195,000, call Pearl Hodgins RA 808-336-0378, Lot 96 offered at $165,000, call Mickey O’Connell RB 336-0588, Lot 152 offered at $120,000 call Susan Savage RB 658-0648.

MOLOKAI SHORES C-230 You are sure to enjoy this one bedroom upgraded oceanfront condo. Immaculate tropical grounds with gated pool and large barbecue area. Offered at only $125,000, Call office for info

WAVECREST RESORT CONDO A-202 Gorgeous one bedroom unit. Enjoy oceanfront views. Gated pool with cabana, barbecue and tennis. Offered at $199,000, Suzanne O’Connell RB 495-6454

MAUNALOA NORTH SIDE LOT Bargain price for this ocean view lot. Enjoy the cool trade winds of Maunaloa. Offered at only $65,000 Call Mickey O’Connell RB 808-336-0588

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

MOLOKAI SHORES A-304 Upgraded one bedroom w/loft condo. View islands across the ocean. Must see to appreciate Tropical grounds with gated pool and barbecue area. $175,000 fee simple.

WEST MOLOKAI RESORT UNIT 1146 Bargain priced studio condo with good ocean view. Nice grounds to barbecue, oceanfront pool and beach. Offered at $99,995 Call Susan Savage RB 808-658-0648

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

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

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 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

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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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PRISM

Continued From pg. 1 and are competing with native fish, according to the students. They found that over 80 percent of the people they surveyed either agree or strongly agree that invasive fish should be eradicated.

They concluded that there is a market for fish fertilizers -- 80 percent surveyed said they’d buy locally made fish fertilizer. The students recommended that if you come across an invasive fish, do not release it. Do not eat roi, as is it known to carry ciguatera toxins. Based on their data, students plan to experiment with making and marketing fish fertilizer.

Qwynci Pawn, Kekeiki Kahue-Cabanting, Gracie DeVera-Kuahuia and Vincent Coleman surveyed residents to get their opinion on control of Molokai’s deer population to protect native plants. Students said deer were introduced in the mid-1800s and cause soil erosion and damage to native plants. Fifty-eight percent of respondents have had deer come into their yard, 46 percent said they hunt deer, and 34 percent said they have hit them while driving. In the question, “which is more important to you, deer or native plants?” 59 percent of those surveyed thought plants are more important and 39 percent responded that deer are more important. According to their findings, most people would like to see hunting and fencing efforts continue as a means of control. Currently birth control and relocation -- methods used in some other areas -aren’t used on Molokai.

“We think people need to learn more about the importance of native plants,” wrote the students in conclusion. “We could

host workshops or arrange hikes to teach people or we could make a video…”

Gorilla ogo, an invasive seaweed that suffocates reefs by blocking the sun, killing native limu, is spread largely by divers and boats, said Kaulupa Adams, Malie DavisMendija and Kekua Pale. They investigated whether the ogo should be removed from the Molokai’s reef, which can be done by hand, by a machine called a super sucker or through a biocontrol using urchins, which eat the limu. Sixty-seven percent think its impact on the reef is negative, and over 80 percent said they want it removed.

“Based on our data, we think that there should be a beach clean up to collect gorilla ogo and dispose of it,” said students. “Maybe we could have a seaweed festival to celebrate native limu where we could inform the community about gorilla ogo.”

Dillon DeCoite, Ramie DeVera-Kuahuia and Ale`a Davis investigated whether invasive plants should be used for landscaping purposes on Molokai. Over half of the residents they talked to said there should be restrictions on what type of plants people can grow in their yard, and they found that low maintenance was the most important factor for people in choosing their landscaping species. The students concluded that there should be a workshop on planting native plants to better educate residents.

Mosquitos, introduced to Hawaii in 1826, can be both annoying and carry disease, according to Kepa Kaupu, Kekumu Helm and Joy DeVera-Kuahuia, who researched how the mosquito population on Molokai should be managed. Almost 50 percent of those surveyed said mosquitos are a problem around their homes, and almost 40 percent are either concerned or extremely concerned about the diseases they spread.

“We think more people need to learn

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that removing standing water is the most effective way of reducing or eradicating mosquito populations,” said the three students.

Royden Abafo, David Onofrio and Jalen Kalama investigated how the rodent population should be managed on Molokai. First introduced in the early 1700s, rodents destroy native ecosystems and pose a health risk to humans, according to the students. The majority of those interviewed said rodents are a problem where they live on Molokai.

Most people use snap traps or glue traps, yet more than half think live traps should be used to control rodents in areas that aren’t populated by humans.

Jaden Liu, Madison Trenner and La`iku Dowling studied the use of the insect Tectococcus ovatus to control the spread of the invasive strawberry guava tree. Introduced as an ornamental plant in 1825, strawberry guava spreads quickly and crowds out native plants. T. ovatus attacks the guava exclusively and has been used in other areas to control it. Nearly 70 percent of those surveyed said they agree or strongly agree that native plants and animals should be protected from invasive species like strawberry guava, though there was not a consensus on the use of T. ovatus. Students concluded that they believe there needs to be more education about the use of bio-controls like T. ova-

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tus before any are released on Molokai.

For their PRISM project, Brian Leer, Kawika Kaupu and Kaniela Kaupu helped remove invasive species like kiawe with the Molokai Land Trust at Mo`omomi. They learned that the native shearwater bird often falls prey to cats and dogs while nesting, and researched what Molokai residents think should be done to remove invasive species. Fifty-nine percent of the 108 people surveyed said they had been to Mo`omomi, while 41 percent had not. Twenty-six respondents scored 0 on knowledge about threats to Mo`omomi, while other major groups included 22 respondents scoring 50 and 14 scoring 60.

A majority of 62 people said fencing should be used to control invasive species at Mo`omomi, while 52 said pesticides and 47 said trap and kill. The students’ data showed that that 30 percent of respondents believe the community should help remove invasive species, while only six percent have actually helped already.

Every year, a student is presented with the PRISM Environmental Excellence Award, this year year’s recipient was eighth grader Kaliloa Durant for his work in lo`i and fishponds, practice of composting, participation in beach cleanups and invasive species removal.

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

► 5th Annual Free Rice Give-a-way pick up coupon for free 5# bag of rice (limit one 5# bag rice per household) at Friendly Market Center on Wed, Dec. 4 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. or 6 - 8 p.m. Redeem coupon on Sat, Dec 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mitchell Pauole.

THURSDAY, DEC 5 ► Meeting on Mitchell Pau`ole Center Construction hosted by the county Department of Parks and Recreation to present information and receive public input on proposed expansion and ADA improvements.

Held at the Mitchell Pau`ole Center at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC 7

► Once Upon A Molokai Christmas parade and ho`olaulea on Dec 7. ► Kualapuu School’s Winter Bazaar & Yard Sale Bonanza on Sat, Dec. 7 at Kualapu`u School from 7:30am – 12 pm ► Community Rummage Sale at Home Pumehana from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info call 808-658-5282 ► He Huakai Leo - To Travel Through

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@

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, DEC 4

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

Voice Workshop on Sat, Dec. 7 from 8:30 am to 3 pm at OLA Molokai Hoolehua (above firestation) $30 registration includes lunch. Call (808) 553-5930 for more info. ► Christmas Faire at the Molokai Museum, Kalae from 9 am - 2 pm. 15% off everything in the gift gallery. ► Molokai Arts Center Pot and Plant Sale and Open House on Sat, Dec. 7 from 9 am to 2 pm. Located in Kualapuu behind Coffees of Hawaii. ► Printmaking Workshop ArtAloha! in Maunaloa Lino-cut on Sat, Dec 7 from 1-4 p.m. $25 Make your own Christmas cards or art gift this year. Heather 658-0124 artalohamolokai@hotmail.com

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.

SAVE THE DATE ► 2nd Annual Art Show by the Molokai Arts Center at the library Nov 13 - Dec 2. ► VFW Meeting on Thurs, Dec 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Jesse Church. All future meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Call 553-3323 for more information. ► Molokai General Hospital 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thurs, Dec 12 at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Hospital. ► Book Sale by Friends of the Molokai Public Library will be held on Sat, Dec.14 from 8-11 am in the carport behind the library.

10 -10:50 a.m., Level 3 & 4 11 - 11:50 am, Level 5 & 6 12 - 12:50 p.m. Free. Call to register or for more info 553-5775. ► The County of Maui Office of Economic Development Talk Story on Thurs, Dec. 12. Each hour-long session will be held in the QLCC Family Room at Kulana Oiwi from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more info, call Jennifer Hawkins at 553-8100.

► Hospice Hawaii Molokai is partnering with Bank of Hawaii to host a special ► Rummage Sale & Movie Night on Dove Memory Tree to honor loved ones.

Dec 14 hosted by Na Opio O Molokai.Sale WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 Staff and volunteers will greet all visitors in from 8-1 pm at Lanikeha. Movie at 5:30 p.m. front of the bank on the afternoons of Fri, ► 21st Century Instrumental Music ProPlanes and 7:30 Super Man. Disco Dec. 20 Dec. 13 and Fri, Dec. 20. Please stop by and gram Concert on Wed, Dec.11 at 6 PM in the from 6:30pm-10pm share the spirit of the holidays.

Kaunakakai Elementary School cafeteria. ► TB Testing Clinic Closure: The Depart- ► Native Hawaiian Scholarship ► Ahahui Kaahumanu meeting at 4:30 ment of Health Molokai Office will be Workshops will be held by UH for those pm Kalanianaole Hall closed on Dec. 24 and 31. interested in college education and how ► Ho’olehua Hawaiian Civic Club Meetto obtain scholarships and financial aid. ► Learn to Swim Program at Cooke ing at 5:30pm at Kalanianaole Hall.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the movie Clueless, the character played by Alicia Silverstone describes someone as a “full-on Monet.” What she means is that the person in question is like a painting by the French Impressionist artist Claude Monet. “From far away, it’s OK,” says Silverstone. “But up close, it’s a big old mess.”You may still be at the far-away point in your evaluation of a certain situation in your own life, Libra. It appears interesting, even attractive, from a distance.

When you draw nearer, though, you may find problems. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should abandon it altogether.

Maybe you can fix the mess so it’s as engaging up-close as it is from far away.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes I think too fast and too much. My logic gets sterile. My ideas become jagged and tangled. When this happens, I head off to Turtle Back Hill for a hike through the saltwater marsh. The trail loops around on itself, and I arrive back where I started in about 15 minutes. Sometimes I keep walking, circumambulating four or five times. Going in circles like this seems to help me knit together my fragmented thoughts. Often, by the time I’m finished, my mind feels unified. I recommend you find your own version of this ritual, Aries. From what I can tell, you SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your power animal for the need to get rounder and softer. coming months is the Bateleur eagle of Africa. In the course TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the mid-19th century, of searching for its meals, it covers about 250 square miles French art was dominated by the government-sponsored every day. It thinks big. It has a spacious scope. I hope you Salon, whose conservative policies thwarted upcoming new get inspired by its example, Scorpio. In 2014, I’d love to see trends like Impressionism. One anti-authoritarian painter you enlarge the territory where you go hunting for what you who rebelled was Camille Pissarro. “What is the best way want. Fate will respond favorably if you expand your ideas to further the evolution of French art?” he was asked. “Burn about how to gather the best allies and resources. As for this down the Louvre,” he replied. The Louvre, as you may know, week, I suggest you get very specific as you identify the goals was and still is a major art museum in Paris. Judging from you will pursue in the coming months by exploring farther your current astrological omens, I surmise that you might and wider. want to make a symbolic statement equivalent to Pissarro’s.

It’s time for you to graduate from traditions that no longer SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The standard dictionary feed you so you can freely seek out new teachers and influ- says that “righteous” is a word that means virtuous and highly moral. The slang dictionary says that “righteous” describes ences. someone or something that’s absolutely genuine and wonGEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Lead us not into temptation, derful. Urbandictionary.com suggests that “righteous” refers and deliver us from evil,” is a request that Christians make of to the ultimate version of any type of experience, especially God when they say the Lord’s Prayer. If we define “tempta- “sins of pleasure” like lust and greed. According to my analytion” as an attraction to things that feel good even though sis, the coming week will be jampacked with righteousness they’re bad for you, this part of the prayer is perfectly rea- for you. Which of the three definitions will predominate? It’s sonable. But what if “temptation” is given a different inter- possible you will embody and attract all three types. pretation? What if it means an attraction to something that feels pleasurable and will ultimately be healthy for you even CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the dreams you’re havthough it initially causes disruptions? I suggest you consider ing at night, Capricorn, I bet you’re traveling through remote experimenting with this alternative definition, Gemini. For landscapes in all kinds of weather. Maybe you’re recreating now, whatever leads you into temptation could possibly the voyage of the Polynesian sailors who crossed hundreds of miles of Pacific Ocean to find Hawaii 1,500 years ago. Or deliver you from evil. maybe you’re hiking through the Darkhad Valley, where the CANCER (June 21-July 22): “You get tragedy where the Mongolian steppe meets Siberia’s vast forests. It’s possible tree, instead of bending, breaks,”said the philosopher Ludwig you’re visiting places where your ancestors lived or you’re Wittgenstein. But you don’t have to worry about that out- migrating to the first human settlement on Mars in the 22nd come, Cancerian. The storm might howl and surge, but it will century. What do dreams like this mean? I think you’re tryultimately pass. And although your tree may bend pretty far, ing to blow your own mind. Your deep self and your higher it will not break. Two weeks from now, you won’t be mourn- wisdom are conspiring to flood you with new ways of seeing ing your losses, but rather celebrating your flexibility and reality. resilience. Congratulations in advance!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It wouldn’t be too extreme LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s a perfect time to start reclaim- for you to kiss the ground that has been walked on by people ing some of the superpowers you had when you were a child. you care about deeply. And it wouldn’t be too crazy to give What’s that you say? You didn’t have any superpowers? That’s your special allies the best gifts ever, or compose love letters not true. Before you entered adolescence, you could see to them, or demonstrate in dramatic fashion how amazed things and know things and feel things that were off-limits, you are by the beautiful truths about who they really are. This even unknown, to most adults. You possessed a capacity to is a unique moment in your cycle, Aquarius -- a time when love the world with wild purity. Your innocence allowed you it is crucial for you to express gratitude, devotion, and even to be in close touch with the intelligence of animals and the reverence for those who have helped you see what it means spirits of the ancestors. Nature was so vividly alive to you to be fully alive. that you could hear its songs. Smells were more intense. The dreams you had at night were exciting and consoling. Your PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In a letter to F. Scott Fitzgerability to read people’s real energy -- and not be fooled by ald, Ernest Hemingway described his vision of paradise. It would have a trout stream that no one but him was permittheir social masks -- was strong. Remember? ted to fish in. He’d own two houses, one for his wife and VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not all darkness is bad. You children and one for his nine beautiful mistresses. There’d know that. Sometimes you need to escape from the bright be a church where he could regularly confess his sins, and lights. It can be restorative to sit quietly in the pitch blackness he’d have great seats at an arena where bull fights took place. and drink in the mystery of the Great Unknown. The same is From my perspective, this is a pretty vulgar version of paratrue for silence and stillness and aloneness. Now and then dise, but who am I to judge? I suggest you draw inspiration you’ve got to retreat into their protective sanctuary. Dream- from Hemingway as you come up with your own earthy, ing big empty thoughts in the tranquil depths can heal you gritty, funky fantasy of paradise. It’s an excellent time for and recharge you. The magic moment has arrived for this you to get down to earth about your high ideals and dreamy kind of rejuvenation, Virgo. hopes.

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Kalaupapa Celebrates Thanksgiving

By Father Pat Killilea, St Francis, Kalaupapa I approached the State kitchen on staff row in my Paddy Wagon for the large annual gathering of our Kalaupapa family. All had been planned and prepared. Tom and Tina Turkey were present in all their delicious splendor and in succulent good taste. Finny the Fabulous Fish was also on display and of course it would have been a yam shame if Miss Sweet Potato had not been featured in this feast. So we all enjoyed a good time and great food at the settlement kitchen, compliments of the State of Hawaii.

As most New Englanders in particular are aware, a group of pilgrims wishing to escape religious persecution in (jolly old) England disembarked from the Mayflower at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the year 1620 and settled there. After the first harvest of the following year they celebrated their arrival and their survival with the help of some local Native Americans. In 1863 President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday in thanksgiving to the Father for the blessings of the nation.

Kalaupapa, on the other hand, saw its first settlers arrive hundreds of years prior to that historic landing in Plymouth.

These first settlers made their homes here on this rocky peninsula and cultivated their taro patches until they were eventu-

ally displaced by the arrival of the unfortunate victims of Hansen’s disease. Evidence of these early settlers can be seen in the ruins of their heiau, their temples of worship, as well as in remnants of their stone walls and buildings.

There is a cute story about a little girl who hated pumpkin pie. On this particular Thanksgiving Day her mother made pumpkin pie for dessert. The little girl objected but her mother insisted that she eat her piece of pie. So the little girl quickly downed the pie and the mother then said, “Let us now give thanks to God.” However, the little girl was in no mood for giving thanks at this juncture. Still her mother insisted that she could not leave the table until she had given thanks. With that the little girl brought her hands together, raised her eyes heavenward and said, “Dear God, thank you for this meal and especially that that pie did not make me sick. Amen.”

I dare to say that all of us left the Kalaupapa Thanksgiving table nourished with rich food and full of gratitude for this bountiful meal shared with the members of our settlement community. It had been a time to give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy here, blessings that others even here in this State of Hawaii do not enjoy, and I do not believe that anyone went home sick, unless perhaps they had eaten too much.

Share Love with a Dove Hospice Hawaii Molokai News Release

Once again during this holiday season, Hospice Hawaii Molokai is partnering with Bank of Hawaii to host a special Dove Memory Tree. You may honor the memory of a departed friend or loved one by writing their name on a paper dove, and hanging it from the tree. Donations to Hospice Hawaii in support of our organization’s services for

patients and their ohana on Molokai will also be accepted at that time.

Hospice Hawaii Molokai staff and volunteers will greet all visitors in front of the bank on the afternoons of Friday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 20. Please stop by and share the spirit of the holidays.

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau`oli Makahiki Hou, from our Hospice Hawaii Molokai ohana to yours.

Business Careers: Career and Tech Education UHMC News Release

The Business Careers program at University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) Molokai offers various levels of opportunity. Certificates of Competence are designed for students and community members who wish to quickly acquire or upgrade their skills and knowledge. Earn a certificate in as little as one semester!

A one-year Certificate of Achievement in Business Careers provides essential

skills and knowledge in business, communications, writing, and mathematics. A two-year Associate in Applied Science in Business Careers prepares students for the four-year business programs at UH West Oahu, UH Manoa, UH Hilo, and other institutions in conjunction with the Associate in Arts degree program.

Come to the college for full details or call us at (808) 553-4490 option 5.

correction In Loraine Puanani Puaoi’s obituary printed in last week’s issue, Rosalee “Rosie” Puaoi should not have been listed as a daughter; she is a granddaughter.

Molokai Community Health Center is seeking licensed and bonded contractors to submit bids for the following construction projects.

• Replacement of metal roofs on buildings #1, #2 & #10 located at 30 Oki Place, Kaunakakai HI • Construction of a 6 ft high by 300 ft long cedar privacy fence at 30 Oki Place, Kaunakakai HI If interested in submitting a bid for either of these projects please contact MCHC Facility Director at 660-2616 or 646-0038 to obtain plans and specifications.

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Expanding Horizons My daughter Lehiwa Pedro, born and raised on Molokai, went to Irvine, California for the first quarter of junior year of high school for education and to play volleyball. She was able to keep a B+ average while being a strong member of the varsity team. It’s a big step for a 16-year-old girl, and her mom and dad are very proud.

“Lehiwa uses her tremendous footwork to get to any ball defensively,” according to her coaches as written in the Irvine High School volleyball booklet. “With her strength and speed, she doesn’t let very many balls hit the floor around her, and offensively, she uses those talents to crush the ball high over the opponents’ block.”

Lehiwa’s favorite saying is “work hard, play hard,” and she especially enjoys math. Her aspirations are to become an Xray tech.

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versity of California, Irvine and Lehiwa was able to watch her role model and fellow Molokai girl Kalei Adolpho play and talk to her after the game.

I’d like to thank her coaches in Honolulu and in California for giving Lehiwa the opportunity to excel. I’d also like to thank our ohana on the mainland for housing and supporting her.

Now, she’s back on Molokai playing basketball for the Farmers. Thank you to her Molokai coaches for their continuing guidance and understanding.

Sam Pedro

Community Contributed

GMO, a Powerful Technology Opinion by Dennis M Karpiak, MD Walter Ritte represents a highly vocal activist movement staunchly opposed to GMO foods for various undisclosed reasons that have no scientific basis. The most relentless of these groups are at the forefront of antiscience advocacy using any means at their disposal to disrupt agribusiness and use third party funding to support their activities.

This activism prevents lifesaving foods from reaching market because activists continue to call for more tests, overly precautionary regulations and there are confirmed cases of crop study vandalism (Aug 8., Philippines). The activists impede this product demand by consumers and farmers by constantly demanding “more research” and intimidating politicians along the way.

In the case of genetically modified golden rice, two genes have been inserted into the rice genome by genetic engineering, resulting in Vitamin A being moved from the leaves to the grain in high doses. Vitamin A deficiency compromises the immune systems of 300 million children under the age of 5, and according to the World Health Organization, this biotechnology would save a million unnecessary deaths a year.

Monsanto and its Molokai workforce are engaged in similar genetic modification of corn as much a food staple as rice in much of the world.

Their work is continually threatened

by unfettered activism and the pervasive campaign of fear.

Recombinant DNA, or GMO, is a powerful technology for designing crop plants that can help humanity tackle our food supply shortages and reduce our environmental footprint.

Monsanto and its Molokai research facilities can help us use less fertilizer and dramatically reduce pesticide applications and reduce our exposure to climate change through the genetic modification process into drought and heat tolerant crops.

GM is the epitome of technological and human progress in agriculture. The Ritte anti-GM movement is a backward looking reactionary ideology clinging to the concept of preindustrialized agriculture. There has never been a single reputable peer-reviewed study that has found any link between the consumption of genetically modified foods and adverse health effects and these crops continue to be grown worldwide.

The activism that impedes GMO research has spilled over to Kauai and Hawaii Island counties and must be overturned by state legislature otherwise it remains offensive to the scientific method as stated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

We should let Monsanto and their talented workforce continue their scientific advancement in agribusiness which will allow them to continue to feed the world.

Obituaries Dorothy Lee Bell Dorothy Lee Bell, 76, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, from cancer complications. She was born in Junction City, Kansas, on Dec. 23, 1936 to Lee and Dorothy Bell. Dorothy had a career in nursing as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse and spent two

years as a U.S. Air Force Nurse.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, William Harris of Kaunakakai; son, Christopher Harris, of Lake Forest CA; and brother, Robert Bell of Elk Grove, CA. A celebration of life will take place on Dec. 21, 2013 at Grace Episcopal Church, Ho’olehua. Visitation at 1 a.m., service 11 a.m. and refreshments and fellowship 12 noon.

Police Report November 2013 November 14 Arrested and Released: Puaoi, Sunshine; 24; Kaunakakai; Burglary I

November 16 Arrested and Released: Lyons, Ryson K.; 21; Kapaakea; Abuse of FamilyWarning Citation Violation Agres, Nadine L.; 50; Maunaloa; Assault II, Violation Order for Protection (3 Counts) Hatzenbuhler, Tara; 35; Kaunakakai; Teft IVShoplifting (2 Counts), Criminal Property Damage IV November 22 In Custody: Ngalu, Robin P.; 29; Kaunakakai; Abuse of FamilyPhysical w/ Injury

November 26 Arrested and Released: Luuloa, Michelle; 31; Maunaloa; Harassment November 27 Arrested and Released: Pa, Kawika H.M.; 29; Kaunakakai; D.W.O.L, No NoFault Insurance november 29 Arrested and Released: Spencer Pastrana, Triston; Kaunakakai; PRO DET III, PRO DANG III, PROH Acts Drug, Failure to Appear All information obtained via public records at the Molokai Police Department.

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F E AT U R E D L I S T I N G Molokai Cottage #4 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bath $199,000 (fs)

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h omes Ranch Camp $260,000 (fs)

Ranch Camp $239,000 (fs)

East End: $822,000 (fs)

Heights: $279,000 (fs)

Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 1.5 bath home 4 bedroom/2 bath home with a gated inside a manicured gated yard. Good driveway and ocean views ocean views.

Honomuni: IN ESCROW Heights: $359,000 (fs) Unique 39’ Geodesic Dome Home.

4 bed/2 bath home in the Heights.Newly Privately located with fantastic views in remodeled with a 480sf garage all sitting the beautiful East End. on a 8,135 sf lot.

Maunaloa: $215,000 (fs) Enjoy great ocean views in this 1,360 sf Ranch Camp: IN ESCROW home. 3 bed/2 bath home with a large 2 bed/1 bath home, located in a quiet neighborhood. Close to town, carport and lanai. shopping and hospital with custom Heights: $255,000(fs) rock wall entry.

1272 sf 3 bed/2 bath home.

Good ocean views.

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CONDOMINIUMS • KEPUHI BEACH RESORT 1163 Larger floor plan in very desirable bldg. $138,000 2244 Oceanfront unit on top floor steps from beach. $229,000

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Ranch Camp: $89,000 (fs)

Papohaku: $350,000 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $399,000(fs)

Kepuhi Beach Resort: $139,000(fs)

Ranch Camp: $99,500 (fs)

Heights: $96,000 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $150,000(fs)

Molokai Beach Cottage #4: $199,000 (fs)

Lot #121, large parcel 21.184 acres of Great ocean views. Water meter installed. Close to schools, town and gentle sloping land. Across the street from Pophaku. hospital.

16,306 sq. ft., This is a prime commercial property, in the heart of Kaunakakai town.

Commercially zoned with two installed water meters. Fenced with gate. Great opportunity.

Gently sloped lot on a quiet cul de sac.Wonderful ocean views

10,477 sf lot in the heights

Kawela: $155,000 (fs)

2 full acres, beautiful untouched land.

Halawa: $140,000 (fs)

Nice level lot. Great location.

Mountain side on Kam V Hwy.

Kaunakakai: $389,000 (fs)

Vacant M-2 Zoned. A high visibility industrial parcel 2.62 acres located in one of Kaunakakai’s busiest intersections. Water meter installed.

East End: $200,000 (fs)

2.001 acres of prime vacant land with water meter. Incredible mountain views!

Studio unit #2214 with loft. Enjoy nice ocean views just steps away from the beach.

2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath beautifully landscaped.

One of 10 homes on this property. Great ocean views, next to an ancient fishpond.

Prices to sell.

Ke Nani Kai:$19,000(fs)

One-Sixth time specific ownership. Great ocean views in this 1 bed/ 1 bath. Furnished and well maintained. Call for more details

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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.

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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.

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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

• 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

Lot 199 Oceanfront private location close to Dixie Maru Beach. $775,000.

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

“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST” 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

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

KEPUHI BEACH RESORT Studio KKV1155- $119,000, StudioKKV1133 -$125,000 Studio KKV1212-$120,0000 1Bedroom KKV1201 $160,000

Our Meyer Building office has all the listing of our long term houses and condos available or a rental application.

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Located in the Meyer Building off the Wharf Road: Mon - Fri 8 to 4:30 Visit www.molokai-vacation-rental.net or call our office at 553-8334

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