Molokai Dispatch -- January 22, 2014

January 22, 2014 - Volume 30, Issue 4

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Landfill Closed After Ordnance Found

Photo of the ordnance discovered at the landfill, after detonation. Photo contributed anonymously

Keiki Expo Celebrates 10 Years

By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

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rom sand to sea, Molokai’s keiki were entertained by ocean-themed activities while parents learned about family resources in our own backyard during the Keiki Expo’s 10th anniversary Saturday morning.

“It really takes a whole village to raise a child,” said event volunteer Liz Luan. “This has been an awesome highlight our great resources here on Molokai.”

The family event, brought to the community by the Molokai Keiki Group, was held at the Mitchell Pauole Center and featured more than 25 organizations focusing on educational, health and safety programs for young children, prenatal to five years old. “[Over the last 10 years] our focus has been kept strictly to services we can get on island and also provide an activity for the kids,” said Keiki Expo co-organizer Becky Takashima. “We want to have it fun for the keiki at the same time

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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he Molokai Landfill closed temporarily last week after workers discovered a potentially unexploded ordnance there on Monday.

“The ordinance was found during the sorting and separating of an older waste pile that consisted mostly of construction…waste with green waste mixed in it,” said Rod Antone, Maui County communications director.

The ordnance was from the 1940s, when military aircraft dropped practice bombs on some areas of Molokai for training, according to U.S. Army’s Staff Sergeant Corbin Heard with the 74th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit at Schofield Barracks.

After the ordnance was found, the Molokai Police Department contacted Heard’s unit to investigate the bomb.

The unit arrived Tuesday morning.

Heard said the 500-pound concrete practice bomb had already been detonated years ago, but to ensure that no explosive material remained, he said he followed EOD procedure, which involved a controlled detonation.

The explosion was heard by neighboring residents.

One commenter on The Molokai Dispatch’s Facebook page suggested in the future, those nearby should be notified in advance so they know what to expect.

“Thought we [were] under attack!” commented another Facebook user.

By 10:30 Monday morning, the “all clear” was given for the landfill to reopen to the public, according to county officials.

After the EOD unit ensured the ordnance was safe to move and no longer a potential hazard, Heard said it is currently being stored in a safe location on Molokai until it can be transported off-island for disposal.

Heard said he has responded to reports of ordnance being found on Molokai twice in the past three years, but this was the first at the landfill during that time. But he said it’s common to find them when digging is involved, like during construction -- or at the landfill.

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the parents are getting the education.”

At each organization’s booth, kids could craft and parents could inquire about literacy programs offered at the Alu Like Library, proper keiki car seat guidelines from the Maui Police Department, how to sign up for Molokai Little League, and support programs for expecting mothers. “[Parenting] starts at the womb and my purpose is to let families know that we have services starting at prenatal,” said Seanalle Luafalemana, a parent educator for Ho`ala, a program guiding parents on healthy births and early childhood brain development.

Families were also able to take keiki ID photos ,as well as register for pre-kindergarten.

“I brought [my daughter] to sign her up for preschool,” said attendee Leah Kaohulo. “We’ve been going from booth to booth, doing some crafts. It’s a fun day for the family.”

This year, keiki received books teaching them about o c e a n creatures.

“Literacy has always been a big point of this event and this year we decided to focus on something that’s right here, which is our resources surrounding us,” said co-organizer Lori-Lei Rawlins-Crivello.

Keiki Expo Continued pg. 8 Tamera Kai, age 5, rocked her doll during the Hula Halau o Kilohana performance at the Keiki Expo. Photo by Jessica Ahles

Families cheered and rooted as speedy oneyear-old CJ Brown inched away from the competition, winning expo’s keiki crawling contest. Photos by Jessica Ahles

Micro to Macro

Studying the universe with new eyes

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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rom yet-uncharted outer space life forms to swarming microscopic ocean organisms, University of Hawaii science educators shared their passion for discovery with Molokai High School teachers and students last weekend.

“It’s about giving students a window into the world of science and sharing a sense of wonder,” said Mary Kadooka of UH’s NASA Astrobiology Institute.

Kadooka said she is passionate about supporting public school teachers and students with the resources they need delve into science.

To help achieve that goal, she was awarded a $50,000 grant through the Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI) to work with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs at schools around the state. The workshops, led by a selected group of educators and researchers, introduce students and teachers to astrobiology, the search for life in the universe

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Molokai eighth grader Gen Kikukawa looked at microorganisms in ocean water through a microscope last Saturday. Photo by Catherine Cluett

and microbial oceanography.

At MHS last Saturday, Sean Jungbluth of C-DEBI shared his excitement for the latest developments in space exploration and the search for life in the universe with several students and a handful of teachers.

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Statewide Support for Molokai Athletics

Athletes Nominated as National All-Stars

DACH News Release

By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

Proceeds from a fundraiser event called “Cheers for Molokai and Lanai High,” held on Oahu, will support student-athletes at Molokai High and Lanai High whose athletic departments annually face travel budget shortfalls. Held

by Downtown Athletic Club Hawaii (DACH), a nonprofit founded in 2012 to advance sports programs of Hawaii’s public schools and support student athletes, the fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in front of Murphy’s Bar and Grill in downtown Honolulu.

In the current 2013-14 school year, Molokai High is underfunded by about $32,000, and Lanai High is often forced to travel with partial squads and offers a limited number of sports due to lack of funding and resources. Both athletic departments struggle with substandard athletic equipment and are often unable to participate in pre- or post-season activities.

“Unlike other islands with multiple high schools, when our teams play away games, they need to either hop on a plane or endure a bumpy ferry ride to another island to compete and that gets very expensive for the school and the families of student athletes,” said Roderick Sumagit, athletic director at Lanai High for four years.

On the road, student athletes often sleep on cold, hard gym floors instead of at hotels and play despite seasickness and fatigue. To cover the high cost of travel and athletic equipment, Molokai and Lanai teams often participate in more than one fundraiser each season,

selling everything from chocolate candy to T-shirts, sausage to pies. But, even that proves to be a challenge since all the school’s athletic teams tap the same limited pool of residents – Molokai’s population is about 8,000 while Lanai has about 3,100 residents.

“Travel is a challenge for all schools, however for Molokai and Lanai it becomes a hardship as we have limited resources on both our islands,” said Hoku Haliniak, Molokai High’s athletic director of two years. “Fundraising is a way of life on Molokai. Fifty-eight percent of students at Molokai High want to participate in a sport; my biggest fear is not being able to keep the athletic program going for all students.”

“This year, we are asking everyone to come together and support the student-athletes on Molokai and Lanai who deserve the same opportunities as our student-athletes on other islands,” said Keith Amemiya, senior vice president at Island Holdings.

Guests of the event will enjoy a variety of ono pupu from Murphy’s Bar and Grill and Hukilau Honolulu, as well as local Molokai and Lanai fare, such as Molokai poi, taro chips and bread, and Lanai smoked meat and venison chili. There will also be a wine station, beer garden, live local entertainment by Brother Noland and others, and plenty of prize giveaways.

For more information or to purchase tickets ($75 per person), visit downtownathleticclubhawaii.org. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Scott Simon at scotts@downtownathleticclubhawaii.org.

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early 1,000 of the nation’s top high school boys and girls basketball athletes are nominated each year to play on one of two all-star teams for the McDonald’s All American Games. This year, two players in state were nominated for the event that in the past has included basketball legends like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett.

Those two players are both Molokai High School (MHS) students -- seniors Shaniah Lopez and David Rapanot will have a chance to make the final roster.

“We are delighted that Shaniah and David were chosen to continue in the selection process to compete in the McDonald’s All American Games,” said Erlinda Rosario, a McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii owner and operator, in a press release. “We wish them the best as they move forward in the selection process, and we hope they make the final team rosters and do Hawaii proud.”

The nomination process involves the input of school head coaches, athletic directors, school principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee, the press release states. Out of 984 athletes nominated, 24 boys and 24 girls will be selected to play in the 37th Annual Boys Games and 13th Annual Girls Games in April at Chicago’s United Center. All proceeds from the games will go towards the Ronald McDonald House.

“I think it’s fantastic,” said Hoku Haliniak, MHS athletic director. “Both athletes are involved with two or three sports and they portray the leadership qualities of an athlete. I’ve seen what you want to see out of all athletes in them.”

When Lopez found out she had been nominated last week, she said she was “stoked.”

“I was excited and shocked that she was selected,” said mother Shawna Lopez. “She’s done a huge accomplishment.”

Though Shaniah suffered a knee injury earlier this season, tearing her ACL, Shawna said she will soon be undergoing surgery and would be OK to play if selected for the Games in April.

Shaniah began playing basketball at a young age and continued through high school. Shawna said Shaniah has been

science Continued From pg. 1 “Think about these things not just from a scientific standpoint but with a creative mind,” Jungbluth advised Molokai youth, selected for the opportunity based on their interest and promise in STEM fields. “You never know when your crazy idea might be right.”

Kadooka said only four percent of matter in the universe is comprised of molecules we can identify. The rest is what is known as “dark” energy or matter.

“We call it dark because we have no idea what it is,” she said. “It blows my mind.”

If studying the vast unknown isn’t for them, Molokai students and teachers also got to dip into science on a smaller scale: a glimpse into the universe in a single drop of water.

Jim Foley of the UH Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE) has helped develop kits and online resources for teachers to explore the fields of oceanography and biology. Foley shared hands-on activities using the kits’ methodology and tools.

Having gathered Molokai seawater in a fine mesh net, he placed a drop on a Petri dish under a microscope, displayed on a projector using a computer program all included in the kit.

Molokai attendees gasped as hundreds of microscopic animal organisms emerged into view, swimming in frenzied zigzags across the screen. Using identification guides, students and teachers broke into groups to draw and classify the phytoplankton and zooplankton -- microscopic plants and animals, respectively -- that they saw in the ocean water.

“If you like to eat fish, thank plankton. If you like to breathe, thank plankton,” said Foley, describing the role these organisms play in both the ocean food chain and the generation of more than 50 percent of the world’s oxygen.

“I want to teach this to my teacher and fellow students,” said MHS freshman and workshop attendee Lily Jenkins, sharing the air of excitement that seemed to fill the room. “It’s really good to expose them to this kind of project -- they can go

considering playing basketball for the University of Hawaii in hopes to play professional ball in the future.

While Shaniah’s coach didn’t return a request for comment, boys basketball coach Carl Adolpho Jr. said this nomination is a great chance for both players to compete with higher skilled athletes and be exposed to college scouts, bettering their likelihoods for receiving a college scholarship. For Rapinot, Adolpho said it will show his natural talent. “[David] was an exceptional player to begin with,” said Adolpho. “He came in already playing at a high level and he’s always been a leader, leading by example.”

Rapanot’s father, Scott Rapanot said David’s motivation growing up has been to be better than the best.

“When he got that [nomination] he was so excited,” said Scott. “There’s a hall of fame wall [at school] for students who have accomplished things. He’s wanted to be on that board and he’s proud to be recognized--maybe the next name on that board.”

David plays basketball, baseball and football for the Farmers. Although he’s played basketball since childhood, Scott said baseball is his “true love” and plans to pursue that in college. However, he said this is a good opportunity for David and enjoys seeing his successes.

“I always tell everybody I thank the man upstairs every day for such a gifted kid,” said Scott. “I’m just proud to have him as a son, not for all his accomplishments, I just love my son.”

According to the All American Games webpage, the selection committee, comprised of high school analysts, prep scouts, high school newspaper reporters and basketball coaches, will narrow down their selection based on players they feel are most deserving. The final selection will be aired on ESPNU, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. Hawaii time.

into their backyard and collect samples -it’s a great way to get more excited about science.”

Diane Abraham is a fifth grade teacher at Kualapu`u School who also participated in Saturday’s program. She received a $5,000 grant to take her 20 students on an overnight trip to Oahu’s Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology in April. There, they will participate in similar hands-on activities studying plankton and other marine biology. She said she’s happy she attended the program at MHS and hopes more teachers can participate in similar activities in the future.

MHS Career and Technical Education teacher Weldon Wichman agreed.

“I like challenging the kids… [and these learning opportunities] help them understand the world,” he said. After he met Kadooka at a workshop years ago, he said he took students to Honolulu for a week to work with astronomers to share limitless possibilities and opportunities available to them.

Kadooka said she has worked with several Molokai students in the past few years through summer internships.

“She has a heart for our Molokai students,” said Molokai’s Heidi Jenkins, Complex Area STEM Resource Teacher.

Through Jenkins’ fostering that partnership, Kadooka, Jungbluth, Foley and others visited Molokai as part of the C-DEBI grant.

A grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has provided funding for scientists and UH professors to conduct several workshops on Molokai this year, said Jenkins.

“Instructors are interested in seeking out additional grants to support Molokai,” she said. “This partnership is a great beginning for future NSF grants to support our secondary teachers on Molokai.”

Kadooka said she will work within her funding to try to allocate a C-MORE oceanography kit for Molokai schools to share.

MHS’ Diane Mokuau said in the meantime, the MHS library will be able to use the kit with the microscope for several weeks. During that time, teachers and students will have the opportunity to use it during the school day, and students, parents and community members can use it during Hana Hou Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. in the library.

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Blessing of a New Canoe

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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embers and friends of Molokai’s Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club gathered last week to celebrate the blessing of a new canoe. Made by Tiger Canoes on Hawaii Island, the unlimited six-man vessel is designed for open ocean and built to be light and maneuverable, representing the latest advances in the traditional sport. Wa`akapaemua members say the canoe is an exciting step forward for the club, whose paddlers have a history of top finishes in state and channel races.

The canoe was christened “`Ukiukiu,” a name that refers to one of Molokai’s winds.

“Since this was a racing canoe, an appropriate name should reflect movement, speed, or reflect winning or something of that nature,” said club board members, via email, referring to consultations with fluent Hawaiian language speakers and cultural practitioners about the canoe’s name.

`Ukiukiu is one of two wind names for Kalama`ula, an area frequently paddled by the club, “blessed by the cool ‘Ukiukiu wind,” they wrote.

Kahu Anna Lou Arakaki offered the blessing, praying for the success and safety of all those who will paddle the canoe. With heads bowed and hands held in a circle around the lei-laden canoe, members and their ohana celebrated the new acquisition.

The club’s keiki canoe, the Manini, was also officially blessed for the first time.

While the vessel used by Wa`akapaemua’s youngest members is not new to the club, it was recently repainted and was included in the blessing ceremony.

Molokai High School’s girls paddling team members were the first to paddle `Ukiukiu. The girls have placed first and second in every race so far this season and hope to represent Molokai well at the state level.

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Bravo for Brassicas

By Glenn I. Teves | UH County Extension Agent In our local diet, we have a tendency to consume too much meat and rice, and not enough greens. Greens are the missing link to a healthy balanced diet, along with fruits, in meeting requirements of the food pyramid. Today, greens are finding their way into our diets through healthy drinks utilizing lettuce, kale, spinach and other greens.

The largest group of vegetable greens has a common ancestor that evolved into at least six rather distinct groups. Collectively known as crucifers, cabbages or mustards, and also by their Latin name, Brassicas, they include broccoli, cauliflower, collards, mustard greens, kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, and a mix of Chinese mustards. Others include turnips and seed crops, including mustard and canola. Believed to have originated around India and dispersed in all directions of Asia by the movements of man, they evolved into many distinct forms. The name Crucifer, meaning “cross-bearing,” refers to the four petals of their flowers, forming a cross.

This group is a powerhouse of nutrients with cholesterol-lowering, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties.

They provide maximum nutritional and protective benefits, and are high in Vitamins A, B, C, and K. It’s important to note that cooking enhances the availability of nutrients and anti-oxidants from this plant family.

Heading types are the most popular in the U.S., such as broccoli, cauliflower and head cabbage. Innovations in plant breeding have recently produced cauliflower with yellow, orange, and purple heads selected for increased nutrient and

antioxidant content. More recently, crosses between Brussels sprouts and head cabbage has produced open mini cabbages the size of a Brussels sprout called flower sprouts. Another innovation is a cross between kale and broccoli to create bro-kale.

A popular group in Hawaii is the Chinese mustards including pak choy, kai choy, won bok, kai laan and choy sum. Some are heading types, while others are eaten for their leaves and thick stems. Most of them flourish in cooler weather, but kai choy and pak choy are more heat-tolerant. Usually stir fried, added to soups and also pickled, many have found their way to Hawaii via immigrants from Japan, Korea, China, and more recently Southeast Asia. A part of our local cuisine for generations, a few are fairly new to our diet. If you visit Chinatown in Honolulu, and see what store workers are eating for lunch, it’s usually a bowl of rice, a piece of pork or chicken, and Chinese mustards.

Another group of leafy greens include collards, kale and mustard greens.

This group found their way to the U.S. via Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean. Some were brought with African slaves to the southern states where they became an important part of their unique cuisine. Collards and mustard greens are relatively heat-tolerant, while most kale requires a cold snap to increase sweetness and remove bitterness. Two kale varieties are adapted to warmer climates including Lacinato or Dinosaur kale, and also Beira or Tronchuda kale, both Mediterranean types.

This group of greens should be an important part of our everyday diet and you will not find another vegetable group that is as high in vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber as the cruciferous vegetables. This time of the year is when most of them will grow well on Molokai, and are worth growing.

Together we can have a greater impact on improving the health of our neighbors and the island community we love. That is the philosophy of a large group of health professionals and volunteers who will be on Molokai during the first week of February. The purpose is to reduce preventable blindness and assist the community in identifying approaches and strategies which can lead to better health and longer, stronger, happier lives.

Retina screening is a free service provided by a partnership between Molokai’s Lions Club, Project Vision Hawaii and WE… a hui for health. Retina screening is offered as follows: Grace Episcopal Church, Kualapu`u on Thursday, Feb. 6, 10am – 4pm Kalani`ana`ole Hall, Kaunakakai on Sunday, Feb. 9, 10am – 4pm Retina screenings, as well as more comprehensive wellness screening and information will be offered as follows at: Home Pumehana, Kaunakakai on Friday, Feb. 7, 10am – 4pm Kalani`ana`ole Hall, Kaunakakai on Saturday, Feb. 8, 10am - 4pm Everyone on the island knows the Lions’ dedication to service to the community. Lions spend countless hours every year to better the world in which we all live.

Molokai Sexual Assault Response Team, Part II MoSART News Release The newly-formed Molokai Sexual Assault Response Team, or MoSART, is a team comprised of specially-trained forensic examiners and crisis counselors who are ready to provide immediate care to sexual assault victims. The team is formed by a partnership between the Maui Police Department, the Maui Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Hawaii Sex Assault Response Team (HSART), Child and Family Services (CFS), Department of Human Services-Child Welfare Division, Molokai General Hospital, the Children’s Justice Center(CJC), and the Department of Education(DOE).

Police Role In Sexual Assault Cases

By Detective Jamie Winfrey What is a Sexual Assault? Sexual Assault is the unlawful sexual penetration/ contact of a person without consent that usually involves force or the threat of force or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent due to age, and/or physical or mental incapacity.

The police department’s role in a sexual assault investigation is to provide aid to the injured, interview victims and any witnesses, determine if an offense has been committed, collect evidence, identify any and all suspects, and present the completed investigation to the Prosecutor’s Office for prosecution.

We also collaborate with other agencies, such as Child and Family Service , Molokai General Hospital, and Child Welfare Services, to provide needed assistance to the victims of sexual assault.

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kai Sexual Assault Center. The Molokai Sexual Assault Center (MSAC) provides critical sex assault services to victims and their families. Services include crisis stabilization and outreach, case management, and clinical therapy. MSAC also operates the 24-Hour sexual assault hotline. MSAC staff members Andrea “Titi” Hernandez and Kazan Dela Cruz provide hotline and crisis services and are available to walk-ins who may need to talk to someone. MSAC is an active member of the Molokai Sexual Assault Response Team (MoSART). Crisis stabilization services support victims of sex assault through the recovery process: from reporting to follow up care. All calls are anonymous and confidential. Services are free and not dependent on reporting.

Please call if you have any questions or concerns. CFS/Molokai Sexual Assault Center office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Office phone: 553-5529; 24Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 213-5522.

Molokai General Hospital’s Role In MoSART

Molokai General Hospital’s role in MoSART is to first provide medical care to victims, collection of legal evidence, and treatment to victims using a standardized sexual assault kit. Four employees of MGH, two certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and two registered nurses (RNs) have gone through specialized education and clinical preparation in medical forensic care qualifying them as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). The SANE will perform an in depth interview, a physical exam, emotional assessment, and written and photographic documentation of injuries, collection and management of forensic samples while providing emotional and Child And Family Service’s Role In social support. A SANE can serve as an MoSART expert witness. The ultimate goal is to proChild and Family Service is proud vide the potential for a successful criminal to announce its new program, the Molo- justice response.

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Retina Screening Gives Vision

WE News Release

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Nearly a hundred years ago, Helen Keller, champion of blind persons, challenged Lions to become “knights for the blind.” The Lions have never wavered in answering the call.

Project Vision Hawaii is a locallybased, not-for-profit health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness. Annually, this organization screens thousands of individuals for damage to their retina in their RV. Retinal damage caused by injury and disease can be successfully treated, if identified early. Project Vision and the volunteer doctors who work with them have successfully saved the sight of hundreds of Hawaii people.

WE … a hui for health is a consortium of not-for-profit health advocacy groups, government agencies, Native Hawaiian health organizations, the state’s premiere hospital, `Ohana Health Plan and Lions Clubs throughout Hawaii working together to take the wellness screening caravan on the road. WE’s purpose is to give each individual actionable information about their personal health situation right now with the goal of motivating each person to take responsibility for her or his own health.

WE events on Molokai are made possible through the financial and material support of each organization and from Young Brothers, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Molokai Lions Club and Hawaii Lions Foundation and `Ohana Health Plan.

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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE 63rd ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE MOLOKAI COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Friday, January 31, 2014 Location: Mitchell Pauole Center Registration: 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M. DOOR PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED! MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. We are seeking interested members to volunteer for the Board of Directors or Credit Committee. Interested members should contact: Lawrence Lasua, Nominations Committee Chair at 553-5328 x1030 no later than 4:30 P.M., Friday Jan 24, 2014

Visitors Clean Up Beach

By Al Wickheim I am a visitor from Vancouver Island, Canada who visits your beautiful island every couple of years with my growing family for a couple or three weeks. Each time, we spend an afternoon doing a bit of good for the land that provides us with such enjoyment.

Our task of choice is cleaning garbage off the large beach just west of Mo`omomi.

Each time, we have gathered about 300 pounds, bagged and dragged to the road access and camp spot and contacted the Nature Conservancy, and although they don’t get back to us, evidently the garbage is picked up. We don’t have vehicle access.

This past week my son and daughter, Brenn and Avan, and myself recruited a family of local folks going fishing and we dragged about 250 pounds of sand soaked towing hawser 200 yards up the beach -- a bit more than I was up to alone. The whole family chipped in and afterward, much less hazardous waste was on the beach. I was very grateful for their help and good spirits.

I did not get their names but I wanted to say thank you to them and share their efforts.

It got me thinking that despite much signage and desire, there doesn’t seem to be much infrastructure or any obvious program established to facilitate beach cleanup. I propose that rental

units, hotels and citizens, bulletin boards and beach signs, websites and newspapers, brochures and business cards all carry the message: “Take a bag to the beach!” We need to encourage locals and visitors alike to do an hour’s work and clean up as much as you can -- a bit of beach combing and wildlife protection/ environmental stewardship rolled into one. Maybe local government or service groups could provide bins at strategic collection points (behind gates so ne’erdo-wells don’t dump their garbage there). Almost all the debris is recyclable, and much of it appears to be household rather than fishing related this year. We also saw a lot of burnt melted globules of plastic I surmise to be from the Japan tsunami.

No, it’s not my garbage, and likely not yours either, but the fact of it is, it is there and a concerted, positive action program could go a long way to cleaning up and keeping clean your beautiful Molokai shoreline even more so. And with mostly volunteer efforts, it could be accomplished affordably. And if you have access to said beach with your truck, would you mind picking up the waste we collected? Thank you.

If you would like to contact me to discuss ideas which might be implemented, I can be reached at info@wilderquestadventures.com.

MAUI ELECTRIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS Maui Electric invites the community to a public meeting to share information regarding the recent power outages affecting our customers on Moloka‘i. There will be two meetings to accommodate customers across the island: Tuesday, January 28 6:00 p.m.

Kualapu‘u Elementary School Cafeteria

Wednesday, January 29 6:00 p.m.

Kilohana Community Center

We sincerely regret the hardship caused by these power outages and would like to share the information we have regarding this situation. We encourage the public to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

The Molokai Dispatch • Jan 22, 2014 •

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

SWEET UALAPUE OCEANFRONT HOME Three bedroom 2.5 bath home plus spacious area Under house for cars, plus 2 car garage with 1 bedroom apartment with 1.5 bath. 16,241 sq.ft. land area. Offered at $950,000. Call Pearl Hodgins RA 336-0378

PANIOLO HALE CONDO S-1 Delightful one bedroom 2 bath with bedroom and bath upstairs with 2nd bath downstairs. Sold with furniture. Close to pool. Short walk to beach.

Offered at $250,000. For more information Call Suzanne O’Connell RB 808-495-6454

KILOHANA KAI HOME Two bedroom one bath home located at Uala Pue 8-A. Walking distance to Kilohana Elementary School. Good buy at $179,000. For more information please call Mickey O’Connell RB at 808-336-0588

MOLOKAI BEACH SUBDIVISION LOT 7 Bargain price for his buildable lot with its own connection to ocean. 10,411 sq.ft. Price reduced to only $129,000 Call office for more information 808-553-3666

OPUA PL Imagine owning 39,334 square feet of land for only $60,000. For more information, please call Shirley Alapa RB 808-658-1316

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WAVECREST OCEANFRONT A-301 Two bedroom end condo sold with furniture.

Relax on your oceanfront Lanai. Beautiful tropical grounds with oceanfront pool, barbecue and Tennis. Offered at $299,000, Maintenance fees include Utilities. Call Mickey O’Connell RB 336-0588 KAWELA PLANTATION LOT 173 Two acres with outstanding ocean views. Good buildable lot. Enjoy common area with 5,500 acres including ocean front 3 acres for home owners.

Offered at $345,000 For information call Pearl Hodgins RA at 808-336-0378

WAVECREST RESORT C-207 Lovely one bedroom furnished condo. Well groomed grounds with pool, barbecue and tennis.

Offered only $122,000 Call Suzanne O’Connell RB at 808-495-6454

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.

Reduced to $399,000 Call Susan Savage RB 808658-0648 WEST MOLOKAI RESORT 1215 BEST BUY Want a great buy, look no further. Renovated studio condo with ocean views. Walking distance to barbecue, pool or beach.Offered at only $99,000.

Call Susan Savage RB 658-0648

VaCation and long term rentals we have a large selection of oceanfront and ocean view condos, also long term home rentals available Call 808-553-3666, 800-600-4158

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Church Services Topside Molokai UCC Churches Kahu Napua Burke | 553-3823 | 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

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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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Molokai Princess Molokai-Maui Daily Ferry schedule Kaunakakai to Lahaina Lahaina to Kaunakakai DePArTure ArrIvAl 5:15 A.M. 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M.

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Arts & Culture

The Molokai Dispatch • Jan 22, 2014 •

Storytelling and Paintings of Molokai MAC News Release Molokai Arts Center (MAC) is pleased to announce Storytelling and an Exhibit of Paintings of Molokai by Donald Sunshine, FAIA, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, Virginia Tech, an award-winning architect, artist and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In addition to technical writing and 16 volumes of travel sketches, he previously authored a memoir, “Recollections of an Urban Refugee,” as well as three books about Molokai. Professor Sunshine and his artist/collaborator wife live on their family farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and on the island of Molokai, where his latest books, “Life’s Moments,” and a book of poetry, “Here ‘N There,” were written.

“Life’s Moments - From the Hawaiian Islands To The Appalachian Mountains” encourages readers to find the humor, share the happiness and enjoy life’s moments. It’s a collection of stories and sketches of the

hilarity of life’s moments, moments that we all have, but too often miss the humor.

The author shares some of these moments with the readers in the hope they can also find the humor in their own stories. These moments include six months of traveling through Europe on a fellowship, with wife and three young sons; riding the bus in Honolulu; purchasing a jeep in Virginia and transporting it to Hawaii; trying to grow banana plants on Molokai; and trying to buy groceries at Friendly Market.

The Storytelling and Gallery Reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Molokai Arts Center at the Coffees of Hawaii Plantation in Kualapu`u, Molokai with a reception immediately following in the `Ike Lihi Gallery. The exhibit of paintings will be on view from Jan. 17 through Feb.14 during MAC hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds from sales of Professor Sunshine’s books will be donated to Molokai Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) charity.

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Keola Beamer in Concert MCCTC News Release On Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, the Molokai College Career Tour Club (MCCTC) will present Keola Beamer, internationally recognized Hawaiian slack-key guitar master and composer, in concert at the Molokai Community Health Center (Old Pau Hana Inn). There will be dinner, music, silent auction, Valentine’s treats, and more for couples and families. The doors for silent auction will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with entertainment by the MCCTC members and other performers followed by Keola Beamer’s concert at 8:30 p.m. Tickets including dinner cost $50 while the VIP tables cost $75 a seat. All proceeds will benefit MCCTC students.

Make your reservation and payment now at mcctc.weebly.com or contact MCCTC members or Suliana Aki at6392214 or Diane Mokuau at 567-6950 for further information. If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Hoku Haliniak at 808-756-1544 or email hoku_haliniak@notes.k12.hi.us.

MCCTC of Molokai High School will

be traveling to New York City in October 2014, to tour five different colleges: Columbia University, Barnard College, New York University, and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Yale University in New Haven, CT. A total of 19 potential collegebound MHS students are committed and dedicated to experience this exciting, educational tour.

Thank you for supporting our students’ college and career readiness efforts.

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

► Makahiki 2014: Adult Decathalon at 6 p.m. at K’kai Ball Park. Registration at 5:30.

► Navigating Through Your Child’s SATURDAY, JAN 25 Individual Educational Plan Workshop will be held from 5 -7 p.m. at the OHA Conference ► Makahiki 2014: Ceremonies, competition and ho`olaulea at Kaunakakai Ball Park.

Room. Hosted by Verna Waikiki -Hawaii Disabilities Rights Center. RSVP to Shrene Naki at Ceremonies begin 7 a.m.

553-4225.

SATURDAY, JAN 25

► Health Coverage for Small Businesses ► Movie night: In the celebration of & Their Employees workshop instructed

by Kanoelani Davis from 9 to 11 a.m. at KBC. World Leprosy Day, St. Damien Catholic Parish will show “Damien” filmed in Kalau► Makahiki 2014: Lecture and lomi lomi papa in 1999 at 6 p.m. workshop at 6:30 p.m. at Kulana Oiwi.

MONDAY, JAN 27

FRIDAY, JAN 24 ► Hospice Hawaii Volunteer Training on Fri and Sat, Jan 24 & 25. Help families gain control of their lives. Call the office at (808) 553-4310 for more information.

► Local Social Media Blueprint Video Conference Workshop at Kuha`o Business Center (KBC) from 12-1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 29

THE BULLETIN BOARD

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL ► Enrollment To enroll at Molokai High School please go call Lori Kaiama at 567-6950 ext. 228 or Julia De George at ext. 229 to set up an appointment for enrollment. Please go to the following

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.

AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai SPORTS & RECREATION Office upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Recreational Paddling with Wa`akapaemua Canoe Mauka side of the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m.

Club. Call 553-3999 or 553-3530. All levels and abilities Al-Anon Meeting Mondays, Grace Episcopal Church in welcome.

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

Th 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hale Wa`akapaemua.

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

W Duke Maliu Regional Park., 5pm Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot Adventist Church with a group of inter-denominational TH Mitchell Pauole Center, 7 p.m. Open to public.

Christian women. Second and fourth Thursday of each Youth in Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and month at 6 p.m. For more info, call 553-5428. kayaking. Tues. & Thurs 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama I Aloha Molokai, alternative energy solutions for Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@ Molokai. First Monday of every month, 6 pm at Kulana youthinmotion.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

THURSDAY, JAN 23

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

Hawaii DOE website to see what documents will be needed for enrollment. doe.k12.hi.us/register/index.htm

OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES ► Free Monthly Rummage Sale.

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 Humane Society meets the third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Kaunakakai Gym Conference Room 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 - Wed Feb 5,12,19,26. Private and group sessions register 658-0124 artalohamolokai@hotmail.com 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.

24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 808-213-5522

► How To Use Twitter Video Conference Workshop at KBC from 12 - 1 p.m. ► “He Lei He Aloha” program starting at 6 p.m. at the library. Celebrates the enduring legacies of Queen Lili`uokalani.

SAVE THE DATE

► Storytelling and Gallery Reception featuring the works of Donald Sunshine will be held on Thurs, Jan 30 at 5 p.m. at the Molokai Arts Center.

► ArtAloha! Lino-Cut Printmaking Valentine Cards Workshop on Sat, Feb 1 from 1-4 p.m. in Maunaloa. Keiki 15 and under are welcome with an adult. Register 658► Chinese New Year Celebration and Historical Gun Exhibit at Shop 2/Mel Chung 0124 or artalohamolokai@hotmail.com Gunsmith on Fri, Jan 31 from 12-6 pm. Chil► Free Person-centered Planning Traindren must be accompanied by an adult. ing - on Tues, Feb 4 from 8:30 - 11:15 a.m. ► Molokai Community Federal Credit Union 63rd Annual Meeting on Fri, Jan. 31 at Mitchell Pauole Center at 7 p.m. Registration starts at 6 p.m. Door prizes.

at the Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center. RSVP: Kristin Higgins at 808-791-6733 or Kristin.Higgins@carehawaii.com

Every second Saturday, we can help you get rid of unwanted junk and treasures.

Call us at Coffees Espresso Bar for more info, 567-9490 ext. 27.

8:30 am with Wa`akapaemua. Donation requested. For more info call 553-3999 or 553-3530. Upon request, special events such as weddings, scattering of ashes, etc. can be arranged.

► Visitor Paddle, Hawaiian Outrigger Cultural Experience. Thursdays 7:30 to

Hey Molokai! Want to see your upcoming event or activity posted here -- FOR FREE? Let us know! Drop by, email or call us with a who, what, when, where and contact information to editor@themolokaidispatch. com or call 552-2781. Calendar items are community events with fixed dates, please keep between 20-30 words; community bulletin items are ongoing or flexible events, please keep between 50-60 words.

MEO Bus Schedule & Routes West Expanded Rural

Kaunakakai to Maunaloa

Route 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6

MPC / Misaki's 5:20 AM 7:30 AM 9:20 AM 11:30 PM 1:30 PM 3:40 PM

Kulana Oiwi 5:25 AM 7:35 AM 9:25 AM 11:35 PM 1:35 PM 3:45 PM

Hikiola / Mkk Airprt 5:35 AM 7:45 AM 9:35 AM 11:45 PM 1:45 PM 3:55 PM

Kaluakoi Villas 5:55 AM 8:05 AM 9:55 AM 12:05 PM NA NA

Maunaloa PO/School 6:10 AM 8:20 AM 10:15 AM 12:20 PM 2:10 PM 4:15 PM

Maunaloa to Kaunakakai

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Maunaloa Kaluakoi Hikiola / Kulana Oiwi PO/School Villas Mkk Airport 2-1a 6:10 AM NA 6:30 AM 6:40 AM 2-2a 8:20 AM NA 8:40 AM 8:50 AM 2-3a 10:15 AM NA 10:35 AM 10:45 AM 2-4a 12:20 PM NA 12:40 PM 12:50 PM Store 2-5a 2:10 PM 2:25 PM 2:45 PM 2:55 PM Michael Kikukawa receives the Harvard Book award 2-6a from 4:15 Mufi PM Hanneman, 4:30 PM a Harvard 4:50 PM 5:00 PM graduate, while MHS Principal Stan Hao congratulates his student. Photo courtesy of Michael Kikukawa.

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Snack-n-Go New Bus Schedule as of January 3, 2012

Moloka’i General

MPC / Misaki's 6:45 AM 8:55 AM 10:55 AM 12:55 PM 3:00 PM 5:05 PM

Entertainment

astrology

The Molokai Dispatch • Jan 22, 2014 •

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Actor Casey Affleck appreciates the nurturing power of his loved ones. “My family would be supportive,” he says, “if I said I wanted to be a Martian, wear only banana skins, make love to ashtrays, and eat tree bark.” I’d like to see you cultivate allies like that in the coming months, Aries. Even if you have never had them before, there’s a good chance they will be available. For best results, tinker with your understanding of who your family might be.

Redefine what “community” means to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author John Koenig says we often regard emotions as positive or negative. Feeling respect is good, for example, while being wracked with jealousy is bad. But he favors a different standard for evaluating emotions: how intense they are. At one end of the spectrum, everything feels blank and blah, even the big things. “At the other end is wonder,”he says,“in which everything feels alive, even the little things.” Your right and proper goal right now, Taurus, is to strive for the latter kind: full-on intensity and maximum vitality. Luckily, the universe will be conspiring to help you achieve that goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): At her blog other-wordly. tumblr.com, Yee-Lum Mak defines the Swedish word resfeber this way: “the restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.” You might be experiencing resfeber right now, Gemini. Even if you’re not about to depart on a literal trip, I’m guessing you will soon start wandering out on a quest or adventure that will bring your heart and mind closer together. Paradoxically, your explorations will teach you a lot about being better grounded. Bon voyage!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): How does a monarch butterfly escape its chrysalis when it has finished gestating?

Through tiny holes in the skin of the chrysalis, it takes big gulps of air and sends them directly into its digestive system, which expands forcefully. Voila! Its body gets so big it breaks free. When a chick is ready to emerge from inside its egg, it has to work harder than the butterfly. With its beak, it must peck thousands of times at the shell, stopping to rest along the way because the process is so demanding. According to my analysis, Cancerian, you’re nearing the final stage before your metaphorical emergence from gestation. Are you more like the butterfly or chick?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Whatever adventures may flow your way in the coming weeks, Libra, I hope you will appreciate them for what they are: unruly but basically benevolent; disruptive in ways that catalyze welcome transformations; a bit more exciting than you might like, but ultimately pretty fun. Can you thrive on the paradoxes? Can you delight in the unpredictability? I think so. When you look back at these plot twists two months from now, I bet you’ll see them as entertaining storylines that enhance the myth of your hero’s journey. You’ll understand them as tricky gifts that have taught you valuable secrets about your soul’s code.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Manufacturing a jelly bean is not a quick, slam-bam process. It’s a five-step procedure that takes a week. Each seemingly uncomplicated piece of candy has to be built up layer by layer, with every layer needing time to fully mature. I’m wondering if maybe there’s a metaphorically similar kind of work ahead for you, Scorpio.

May I speculate? You will have to take your time, proceed carefully, and maintain a close attention to detail as you prepare a simple pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I understand the appeal of the f-word. It’s guttural and expulsive. It’s a perverse form of celebration that frees speakers from their inhibitions. But I’m here today to announce that its rebel cachet and vulgar power are extinct. It has decayed into a barren cliche. Its official death-from-oversaturation occurred with the release of the mainstream Hollywood blockbuster “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Actors in the film spat out the rhymes-with-cluck word more than 500 times. I hereby nominate you Sagittarians to begin the quest for new ways to invoke rebellious irreverence. What interesting mischief and naughty wordplay might you perpetrate to escape your inhibitions, break taboos that need to be broken, and call other people on their BS and hypocrisy?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) has had a major impact on the development of ideas in the Western world. We can reasonably divide the history of philosophy into two eras: preKantian and post-Kantian. And yet for his whole life, which lasted 79 years, this big thinker never traveled more than ten miles away from Konigsberg, the city where he was born. He followed a precise and methodical routine, attending to his work with meticulous detail. According to my analysis, you Capricorns could have a similar experience in the coming weeks. By sticking close to the tried-and-true rhythms that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):“I’m not sure where to go from here. keep you grounded and healthy, you can generate influential I need help.”I encourage you to say those words out loud, Leo. wonders.

Even if you’re not sure you believe they’re true, act as if they are. Why? Because I think it would be healthy for you to ex- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Aquarian author press uncertainty and ask for assistance. It would relieve you Georges Simenon (1903-1989) wrote more than 200 novels of the oppressive pressure to be a masterful problem-solver. under his own name and 300 more under pseudonyms. On It could free you from the unrealistic notion that you’ve got to average, he finished a new book every 11 days. Half a bilfigure everything out by yourself. And this would bring you, lion copies of his books are in print. I’m sorry to report that as if by magic, interesting offers and inquiries. In other words, I don’t think you will ever be as prolific in your own chosen if you confess your neediness, you will attract help. Some of it field as he was in his. However, your productivity could soar to a hefty fraction of Simenon-like levels in 2014 -- if you’re will be useless, but most of it will be useful. willing to work your ass off. Your luxuriant fruitfulness won’t VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dogs have a superb sense of come as easily as his seemed to. But you should be overjoyed smell, much better than we humans. But ours isn’t bad. We that you at least have the potential to be luxuriantly fruitful. can detect certain odors that have been diluted to one part in five billion. For example, if you were standing next to two PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When I’m older and wiser, Olympic-sized swimming pools, and only one contained a maybe I’ll understand the meaning of my life. When I’m few drops of the chemical ethyl mercaptan, you would know older and wiser, maybe I’ll gain some insight about why I’m which one it was. I’m now calling on you to exercise that level so excited to be alive despite the fact that my destiny is so of sensitivity, Virgo. There’s a situation in the early stages of utterly mysterious. What about you, Pisces? What will be difunfolding that would ultimately emanate a big stink if you ferent for you when you’re older and wiser? Now is an excelallowed it to keep developing. There is a second unripe situa- lent time to ponder this riddle. Why? Because it’s likely you tion, on the other hand, that would eventually yield fragrant will get a glimpse of the person you will have become when blooms. I advise you to either quash or escape from the first, you are older and wiser -- which will in turn intensify your motivation to become that person. even as you cultivate and treasure the second.

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Ozone stimulates the secretion of IL-2 a powerful cytokine of the immune system. IL-2 induces lymphocytes to produce white blood cells to defend the body. Ozone also stimulates the body to produce Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) which destroys cancer cells. Ozone stimulates the immune system to produce enzymes which destroy cancer cells and it generates peroxides in the blood which also destroy cancer cells.

The use of ozone in medicine is nothing new. In 1885, Charles J. Kenworth, MD, detailed the use of ozone for therapeutic purposes.

During WWI ozone was used on a major level to treat wounds, gangrene and the effects of poison gas.

In 1961, Hans Wolff introduced the techniques of major autohemotherapy. Dr. Otto Warburg discovered that cancer cells are can only survive without oxygen and won the Nobel Prize in 1931. The AIDS virus cannot live in the presence of oxygen and has been seen to be killed.

Ozone therapy is used for heart and blood vessel disease, poor circulation, stroke and memory loss, gangrene of the fingers and toes, wound healing, Raynaud’s disease (white finger), migraines, COPD, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis, infectious diseases, influenza, shingles, herpes, candida, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, HIV-related infections, acute and chronic viral infections, hepatitis, immune disorders, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, diabetes, allergies, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer ’s Disease, migraines, chronic pain, and others.

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Major Autohemotherapy (MAH) is a natural remedy that utilizes ozone to purify the body of various illnesses. Oxygen is used to generate medical grade ozone. A small amount of blood is removed and introduced into an IV bag of normal saline. Medical ozone is then introduced into the bag. This is then passed through an ultra-violet light machine and infused back into the body, a treatment that is now available on Molokai.

Ozone kills most bacteria by direct destruction and by preventing them from producing needed enzymes.

Ozone inactivates the “reproductive structure” of viruses which renders them “dead.” Cells already infected are destroyed by ozone. Ozone is effective against all types of fungi including systemic candida, athlete’s foot and mold.

Ozone prevents red blood cells from clumping together. It oxidizes arterial plaque and breaks it down to clear blockages in blood vessels.

It stimulates a number of enzymes, which aid the heart and circulatory system. Ozone improves brain functions and memory. Ozone degrades petrochemicals reducing the burden on the immune system. It oxidizes toxins in the body allowing them to be removed and prevents allergies.

Ozone stimulates the body’s metabolism and immune system by stimulating white blood cells to produce enzymes that destroy viruses and some cancers. Interferon levels are significantly increased. Interferons warn healthy cells to inhibit viral replication. Levels of interferon can be elevated 400 to 900 percent by ozone. Interferons are FDA approved for the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B and C, Genital Warts, Hairy-cell Leukemia, Karposi’s Sarcoma, Relapsing-Remitting Multiple

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Keiki Expo over the last decade. While this marks its 10th year anniversary, they said this year’s expo might be the last.

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However, both organizers said they see the necessity for the Expo to continue next year and they hope another group or organization will step forward to take it over.

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Continued From pg. 1 Other ocean-related activities included a kid’s practice area for castingoff a fishing line and even a live aquarium display filled with a variety of fish, squid, shells and corals.

“We’ve got an awesome treasure of resources right in our backyard,” said Rawlins-Crivello. “The live display…is for some of the kids who maybe don’t have a chance to see it.”

Live performances included the Hawaiian immersion preschool Punana Leo o Molokai and Hula Halau o Kilohana and a bounce house, crawling contest and zumba kept keiki moving.

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Mahalo! Salamat Po! To all who have blessed us with your emotional, spiritual and physical support during our time of bereavement and loss: The staff, friends and neighbors of Home Pumehana, Dr. Dan McGuire, staff of Molokai Drugs, Molokai General Hospital, Paramedics (EMTs), Pastor Haunani Perreira and Ohana, Josiah and Linda Betonio, Rufo and Ruby Villa, Bridget Mowat, Charlene Tinao and John, Patricia Bird, Forest and Fely Peterson, Barbara Caspillo, Nunes Ohana, Lito and Trining Ipalari, Nyree Kang, Anthony Floresca Ohana,

Kalani Mariano, Claire and Harris Iveson, Pastor David Nanod and Ohana, Lina Criste, Nestor Ramos, Moses and Estrel Luczon, Mr. and Mrs. Oviedo, Juliana and Erman Tancayo, and the many other friends not mentioned, but not forgotten. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, hospitality and sympathy are sincerely appreciated.

God bless you all, Paz Esquibal and Ben Manabat Ohana

Molokai Middle School (MMS) students will embark on an adventurous field trip in April. They have been fundraising for it by selling everything from lunch plates to car washes and See’s candy sales.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will focus primarily on STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math). Students will gain reallife experiences that will enrich their learning that cannot often be replicated in the classroom. The trip will

Molokai Middle School is welcoming your input and consideration regarding next year ’s bell schedule.

The Board of Education will require public schools to extend the school day which will probably end the school day at 2:45 p.m. MMS is seeking input from parents and community to best meet the needs of the students. Things to consider are course offerings and enrichment opportunities.

AARP Molokai News Release The AARP tax service will be on Molokai Feb. 14-16. On Friday, the state preparers will be at the State Conference room. On Saturday and Sunday, they will be at the OHA conference room. The hours for each day are 9 to 4 p.m.

The following weekend the services will be offered at the Alu Like office on Feb. 21-23 from 9 to 4 p.m.

Please call Gladys Brown at 5535375 to make an appointment. For those who are interested in the Feb. 21-23, dates please call the Alu Like office at 553-5393.

Grace Episcopal Church Installs New Priest highlight the Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Epcot Center, Science Museums and even attending an NBA game.

MMS students, who are mostly comprised of Native Hawaiian ancestry, have been making headlines in the news as perennial winners in the STEM, robotics and Science Fair competitions.

Families of 20 students have been working diligently to raise money for the trip. The Molokai community also has come together to support the students in their fundraising efforts.

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For more information or input, contact the registrar ’s office at 5676950, or drop off a written note with your mana`o to room P-110.

Also mark your calendars for a Parent Dinner that will be held on Jan. 28 at Lanikeha from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This friendly and welcoming dinner event will provide parents, community members and faculty and staff an opportunity to be a part of constructing next year ’s bell schedule.

By Nita Bogart As long as he remembers, Father James Loughren, a country boy from the foothills of the Adirondacks, knew he wanted to be a priest.

After studying at St. John’s Seminary in Boston and receiving Master ’s degrees in Divinity and in Systematic Theology, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest. After years of serving very happily in many churches throughout upstate New York, he felt he needed to take some time off to pray and reflect further on God’s will and purpose for his life and ministry.

A short time later, through the invitation of a friend, an Episcopal bishop, God revealed His plan and Father Jim returned to active ministry, now as an Episcopal priest. He welcomed the change, finding the Episcopal Church a good match for his beliefs in accepting and welcoming all believers. He sees it as being the “middle way” between the more traditional mainline churches and the more modern approaches to faith and worship.

Father Jim, having grown up in the country, was attracted to Hawaii because of its traditions and culture, and to Molokai in particular because he shares the values of respect and reverence for nature, for the ohana, and the importance of serving the

community. Father Jim sees his coming as more of a calling than a choice: his heart and spirit were drawn to the spirituality of Molokai. He found its peoples’ love of the aina similar to his feelings of love and respect for the land where he was raised in the “ever wild” Adirondack Mountains.

He shares that he felt drawn to Grace Church, for its “heart,” and because like Molokai itself, the people of Grace were committed to protecting everything that is beautiful and special about their little church. So, while he loved the New York mountains, he came here, really not out of personal choice, but out of faithfulness to God’s call. He considers it a privilege to live and serve God on this beautiful island where God’s presence abounds.

We at Grace Church would like you to meet this remarkable man.

He has been described as a “ man of God, passionate at the altar,” a man who believes that you build a church “one relationship at a time.” We think you will find him encouraging, accepting, outgoing, energetic, personable, approachable, and genuine.

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Nice views of the rolling ranchlands. $59,500 D-63 Top of the hill $29,900 SALE PENDING D-17 Ocean view residential lot. $63,000 F-06 10,019 sf corner lot with ocean views. $99,900

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

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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: SOLD 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.

East End: $822,000 (fs)

Heights: $279,000 (fs)

• EAST END Honouliwai Bay with views of 3 islands. Survey & Deeded access available. $160,000

1527 Puili Place close to town w/ ocean views. $57,960* 1531 Ocean view lot close to town. $72,960* *1527 & 2531 ARE SOLD TOGETHER

Molokai Cottage #4 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bath $199,000 (fs)

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Ranch Camp $199,000 (fs)

Lot 225 on Makanui Rd. Nice ocean views with partial sunrise & sunsets. $135,000 NEW LISTING

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Ranch Camp $260,000 (fs)

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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: SOLD 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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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)

East End: $200,000 (fs)

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE: NEW

HEIGHTS - A Great Fixer Upper! Bank owned partial ocean view. 3 B/2 B on a large lot. Spacious covered lanai greatly increases outdoor enjoyment, while carport and utility shed provide storage. $198,000

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

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

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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

KAWELA AREA - Over an acre of land on the water. Paddle in and out every day of the year!! $399,000

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

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

Steps to the Water’s edge. Located 3.5 miles east of town next to the Fishpond. $699,000 Our Meyer Building office has all the listing of our long term houses and condos available or a rental application.

FOR VACATION RENTALS: Call MVP @ 800-367-2984

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Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education (PB-SPED) program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Education, leads to teacher licensure at the pre-k-3, k-6 or 7-12 level. Applicants choose between a mild/moderate disabilities or severe disabilities/autism emphasis. The PB-SPED is offered statewide to those with a Bachelor degree in any field.

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