February 5, 2014

February 5, 2014 - Volume 30, Issue 6

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Hundreds Testify on GMO and Pesticide Bill

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he winter months often bring adverse weather conditions to the Hawaiian Islands. With more rain comes flourishing green landscapes on Molokai, as well as vibrant rainbows, often seen in double. The last two weeks of January, however have brought extreme conditions that the island hasn’t seen in years.

A huge northwest swell that began on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and continued to the end of the week brought 40 to 50 foot waves to the islands. The surf pounded the west shore of Molokai, radically changing the landscape and providing many with a glimpse of huge waves the island may not see again soon.

The following week, a series of powerful downpours caused extreme flooding to the Kaunakakai bridge near Manila Camp as well as numerous other locations across the island. Many residents on their way in or out of town last Wednesday morning were unable to cross the bridge, where strong currents and deep water swept across the road until the afternoon.

Despite dark skies and harsh conditions earlier in the week, the rain paused Wednesday evening to reveal a beautiful double rainbow stretched over central Molokai.

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-InChief

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ore than 100 Molokai residents sat all day outside Molokai’s county offices last Tuesday, waiting to testify on a proposed Maui County bill aimed at regulating pesticide use and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

As currently written, the bill would establish mandatory disclosure requirements for commercial agricultural companies using certain quantities of pesticides, create buffer zones around schools, other public areas and bodies of water, and require public notification before pesticide applications.

It also calls for the county to complete studies on the possible environmental and health impacts of large-scale agricultural companies that use pesticides and GMOs. Introduced by Maui Council Member Elle Cochran, the bill resembles one passed into law on Kauai in November. It cites the ability of pesticides to contaminate groundwater, their possible toxicity to humans, animals and insects, and the propensity of chemicals to drift, causing environmental pollution and wider-spread health concerns.

“I believe it’s people’s right to ask for disclosure,” said Cochran. “We’re not trying to put anyone out of business… it’s emotional for many people.”

On Tuesday, the bill was heard for the first time by the Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs (PIA) Commit-

Power Chinese New Year with Outages the Chungs Unexplained

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This Week’s

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By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-InChief

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aui Electric Company representatives visited Molokai last week to discuss a series of power outages on the island over the last year and explain their cause -- or rather, to call them unexplainable.

There were 16 major outages on Molokai between Jan. 6 and Dec. 22, 2013, according to Joe Kentz, manager of Maui Electric’s transmission and distribution department. Three of those, not including a fourth in January of this year, have no identifiable cause.

“We really can’t explain what’s going on,” said Kentz. “I’ve been in this industry for 43 years and I’ve always been able to find the cause of a problem… We will find cause. We will correct it. It’s critically important not only to you, but to me.”

In the third of three meetings held last week, Maui Electric President Sharon Suzuki personally apologized to

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ung Hee Fat Choy,” meaning “congratulate you with prosperity,” is how you say Happy New Year, said Mrs. Chung with outstretched arms, cheerfully handing festive treats and gifts to visitors.

“It is a very inspiring saying,” she said.

“It reminds us how lucky we are to be Chinese and to have this tradition to observe.”

For Mrs. Chung and her husband Mel, this time of the season means good food, good company and a time to celebrate their heritage. Red and gold lanterns, banners and decorative firecrackers adorned their business, Shop 2 & Beauty Salon. Guests were welcomed with Chinese music and lucky candies, and left with knowledge in rifle history and best wishes, starting the New Year off with a bang.

Gunsmith Mel Chung displayed some of his prized rifle collection during Friday’s New Year celebration and Gun Show. Rifles from China, Mexico, Peru and Germany, dating from 1900 to 1945, laid neatly in a row on the front counter.

“This is really neat,” attendee Jesseca Kalawa-Oswald told Mel. “It’s

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Gunsmith Mel Chung displays his historic firearms. Photo by Catherine Cluettt.

full-on history.”

While pointing out unique features and picking up a rifle to highlight the story

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equipment like computers from drops in frequency that accompany power outages.

Continued From pg. 1 Resident Cheryl Corbiell said she knows of many people on Molokai who Molokai customers for the outages. have had to replace an unusually high “You folks have been very patient number of appliances in the past year and with us and we appreciate that,” she said. asked what responsibility Maui Electric Kentz said of the 16 outages, three would take for these losses. incidents were due to environmental Kentz said the grid is designed to causes -- such as high winds or trees fall- “load shed” -- or shut off circuits to differing on electric lines -- and two were vehi- ent areas of the island -- before the electric cle pole accidents. Another six incidents frequency drops so low as would damage were by caused power supply problems, appliances. In order to stabilize the entire which he said has been corrected by the island grid, load sheds allow power to be installation of new equipment last year, restored one section at a time, which is and the remaining two were the result the quickest and most effective method to of faulty electric insulators and conduc- recover from an outage. tors caused by factors like salt corrosion, Appliance failure may be a result of which have also been updated. how the electrical systems of individual Kentz said when they started having homes are set up and whether they are “major problems” last year, employees grounded properly, according to Kentz. spent more than two days in helicopters He added that there is a claims process checking lines, equipment and vegetation residents can go through if they feel loss from the air. Then the Molokai crew spent of appliances is the fault of the utility. a week doing a similar inspection from A giant battery that was proposed the ground. Their efforts only revealed last year for Molokai as a joint effort beminor problems that would not cause the tween Maui Electric and University of outages, according to Kuntz.

Hawaii’s Hawaii Natural Energy InstiMaui Electric spent more than $2 tute is scheduled to be installed at the end million on Molokai in 2013 on upgrades of this year, said Rymsha. The battery is to utility poles, transformers, under- designed to instantaneously provide enground work in subdivisions and vegeta- ergy to Molokai’s grid if one of the gention management, Kuntz said. erators tripped off, resulting in a more During this time, Maui Electric stable power source and fewer outages. helped establish a “tri-utility task force” Rymsha said Maui Electric is curwith electricity experts from Oahu and rently completing a five-month analysis Hawaii Island with the goal of getting to to determine how the battery should be the bottom of the issues, said Kutz. programmed to best serve the needs of He said the utility has now installed the grid. more than half a dozen “fault indicators” “It will definitely improve power on the Molokai electric grid -- instrumen- quality on the grid – we just don’t know tation that will allow employees on Maui to what extent,” said Rymsha. “That’s to remotely track and evaluate problems what we’re trying to find out over the on the circuits. Two Maui inspectors next 5 months.” spent three days on Molokai evaluating He said they plan to begin constructhe entire system, and Maui Electric has tion in October. brought in mechanics, technicians, exAttendees at last Thursday’s meetperts -- anything they can think of, said ing at Kulana Oiwi also discussed the Kentz. need for better communication of inforYet, despite all efforts, the outages mation regarding power outages. persist.

“I work at the college, and we need “Our goals are safety, reliability to get best information possible to make and customer service,” explained Kentz. decisions about whether to cancel classes “Two of those we have not done a good [and other challenges],” said Corbiell. job on in 2013 and the first part of 2014 on “[Or] sometimes we have to call around Molokai, and that bothers me… We are the island to try to find an area with powworking hard to change that.” er to relocate a meeting… It makes it kind Maui Electric’s Supervisor of Re- of messy while we’re all waiting.” newable Energy, Steven Rymsha, said the Maui Electric representatives said problems do not lie with the high number residents can go the Maui County website of solar panels installed on the island -- and sign up for email or text notifications which have been said to cause reliability of outages, but said they would work to issues -- because most of the outages have improve their communication system. been occurring at night.

“We hear you loud and clear,” said Kentz said the next step will take Suzuki. “We’re going to work on getting place Business next week, the best better50 response cardswhen “one of $15 cards so you can at least get info experts” will inspect Maui Electric’s on the100 outage.” $30 cards Molokai diesel generators to see if he can In $15 onethe timemeantime, set up fee Molokai crews find anything continue to work hard to restore power as Passport wrong Photos with the equipment. $20 2 pictures During this time, Kentz said additional quickly possiblepictures during outages at all $5 foras additional crewsCopies will be on-island performing of the&day and night, and both util$.20tests. hoursBlack White While the company hopes this can be ac- ity officials $.75 Color and residents thanked them complished without additional $91 loss of for their efforts. First Class USPS Subscriptions 12 Month electricity, he gave residents a heads “When $49 up 6 Monthyou Firstdon’t Class have USPS power, I about what will be taking place$39 in case know12 how important Month Email it is,” said Kuntz. any testing results in a temporary$20 power “It’s my job to make sure you have it 6 Month Email outage. when you need it. I failed you. That’s You can bring in your own design or we can help build your business card.

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pesticide bill Continued From pg. 1 tee of the County Council, receiving testimony from nearly 100 people on Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Because not all those signed up to testify were able to be heard that day, the meeting was continued on Friday.

Between the two days, 116 testifiers from Molokai shared their opinion on the bill, known as PIA 58, using the county’s interactive communication system. Council members alternated hearing testimony in person on Maui, and Molokai testifiers over the phone.

Personal for Both Sides The bill brought widespread opposition from Monsanto and Mycogen employees on Molokai, as well as some support from residents who say they are concerned for the health and safety of their community. On Maui, the testimony was more evenly split between those opposing and favoring the proposal.

For those who feel commercial cultivation and testing of genetically modified crops and large scale use of pesticides pose health and environmental concerns, many feel PIA 58 is a step in the right direction.

“This is a weak bill, but it’s a stepping stone,” said Molokai resident Kalaniua Ritte, who supports the bill. “It’s not about kicking these guys [Monsanto and Mycogen] off the island, it’s just about respect… You can still have your job without spraying next to our homes. If you gotta do it, just don’t do it near our kids.”

But for employees of Molokai’s seed companies, it’s just as personal.

“I oppose this bill because I don’t want to lose my job,” was a testimony heard repeatedly on Tuesday.

“That’s the sense they have,” said Adolph Helm, Mycogen project manager on Molokai, adding the company has not specifically told employees that they may lose their jobs. “Adding regulatory oversight could potentially raise expenses… that could have an impact.”

Regulatory Redundancy?

Many who oppose the bill feel that sufficient regulations for pesticide use already exist at the state and federal level, and question the need for additional laws.

“The label is the law,” said Dawn Bicoy, community affairs manager for Monsanto Molokai, explaining the pesticide labels already contain rules the applicator must follow, including wind speed, distances from public areas and how long after application the area can be accessed. She called some of the proposed regulations in the bill “arbitrary.”

“All of these things are already studied and addressed,” she said. “It takes seven to 10 years of good lab standards before a new pesticide is released by the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency].”

But advocates of PIA 58 say current regulations are not enough.

According to The Maui News, Dr. Lorrin Pang, state Health Department Maui District health officer, testified in favor of PIA 58 on his own behalf.

“I’m for the bill. This is the first step in the disclosure in the correct regulation of GMO farming practices.

My issue is not with the farmers. . . . My issue is with the regulators and with the all-encompassing guys that set the rules,” he said, via Maui News.

For Dave Gilliland, Mycogen’s breeding and introgression station leader, opposition to the bill isn’t so much about the bill itself, but what it represents.

“For years, we’ve been subject to anti-agriculture legislation directed at biotechnology,” he said via email. “This tactic has not been successful so now the activists have shifted their focus to other areas in an attempt to reduce our freedom to operate, such as unnecessarily limiting pesticide use… One concern is the added burden of the regulations on operations and uncertainty around where these

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types of actions ultimately lead.”

Bill Is a “Work in Progress” Councilmembers heard testimony from residents living near fields sprayed regularly who claimed various types of sickness from chemical poisoning, as well as from small farmers who feel the bill is targeting them.

Molokai’s Andrew Arce said he’s a Mycogen employee but also a homesteader with his own farm, which he says would be affected if the pesticide buffer zone becomes law. Though he has a restricted use pesticide license, he says he uses them on a need-only basis.

“I use all kinds of insecticides… organic, bio control, and the last resort would be general and restricted use chemicals,” he said. “We as farmers need to have an open mind.”

He said home and individual use of chemical sprays isn’t as heavily regulated as commercial operators, and the pesticide use of ag companies now “is safe compared to the pineapple industry” that used to be on Molokai.

Maui farmer James Falconer also testified against the bill, even though he said he does not use restricted use chemicals and operates an “almost organic” farm.

“I oppose this bill only because of how it’s written,” he said, describing it as discriminatory and targeting farmers while other types of companies and even state departments also use pesticides. “We’re not the only [chemical spray] users… we need to find a way to make this equal.”

Cochran thanked him for his testimony, calling the bill “a work in progress.”

“This bill needs more work and input,” she said.

Even many of those who favor PIA 58 said they don’t want it to affect local, small-scale farming.

“I am for small farmers, especially on Molokai, to advocate for some type of resolution if this bill passes because they are not the issue,” testified Kanoelani Davis. “[Small-scale use of pesticides is] no comparison to the mass distribution of chemicals in one largely given area. There needs to be a stop to moving into highly populated areas…”

Fellow Molokai resident and parent Jay Duquette agreed.

“We’re not anti-farming. We want people to be able to support their families,” he said. “We just want everyone to live the quality of life they deserve.

I don’t want to worry about my kids’ health at school…. We’re just here to protect the kids -- why would anyone be fighting that?”

Cochran stressed that the bill will undergo many more revisions before council members take a vote.

“We can adjust these things,” she said in response to concerns about the bill negatively impacting small farmers.

“I would never do something to harm families and farming.”

Other Legislation The Kauai bill that PIA 58 is modeled after is currently under legal heat from three major agrochemical companies, Dupont, Syngenta and Agrigentics Inc. The companies have filed a lawsuit in federal court that claims the law is unconstitutional.

Meanwhile, Hawaii State Legislature is hearing two bills also related to GMOs. Senate Bill 2736 would require labeling of food containing genetically modified ingredients, while Senate Bill 3058 and House Bill 2506 would amend Hawaii’s Right to Farm Act to limit the power of counties to pass laws limiting the rights of farmers to “engage in modern farming and ranching practices” -which would overturn PIA 58 and other county laws regulating GMOs. “I have a feeling that whether this county passes something or not, it’s not going to end,” said Cochran referring to concerns over GMOs and pesticide use.

“We are part of a bigger picture.”

With all Maui County testimony received by council members on PIA 58, a date has yet to be set for the council to begin discussion and revisions on the bill.

MHS Scoreboard Girls Basketball MIL Championship @ Baldwin 1/23-25 First Place Finals: Molokai 65, Lanai 37 Semi-Finals: Molokai 39, Lanai 25

Girls Paddling @ Kahului 1/25 Regatta 5: Half mile: Molokai second place 4:53.31

Wrestling @ the Barn 1/24-25

Boys Varsity First Place: Michael Corpuz, Kairos Torres-Umi, Iokepa Albino Girls Varsity First Place: Esther TorresUmi, Barbara Ludgate, Poliahuawaiau Ranis

Boys Basketball @ Lanai 2/1 Molokai 60, Lanai 47

Swimming MIL Championship @ Kehei 2/1

Men 200 Yard Medley Relay Molokai A, 4th, 1:55.06 state consideration - 21st overall in state Men 200 Yard Free Molokai A, 4th, 1:38.82 state consideration - 20th overall in state Kealohanui Helm, 4th, 59.33 state consideration (first individual to get state consideration for MHS)

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`Aha Ho`okuku `Olelo Hui Ho`ola `Olelo News Release Welina e ko Molokai, e na makamaka o ia `aina momona nei.

In celebration of Mahina Aloha `Olelo (Hawaiian Language Month), February, we will be hosting our first `Aha Ho`okuku `Olelo (Hawaiian Language Competition) on Molokai.

This event will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 at Kulana `Oiwi Halau. It is open to all levels of Hawaiian Language speakers. There will be two categories: Ho`opa`ana`au (Memorized Verse) and Uluwale (Impromptu). You may choose to enter in just one category or both. Levels will be separated by grades for youth and by skill for adult entries.

Our theme, “He ali`i ka `aina, he kauwa ke kanaka,” honors our ali`i as well as our `aina of Molokai. Memorized verses will be chosen passages spoken by our ali`i that has become

popular sayings still used today. Uluwale topics will focus on our island home, Molokai. Upon registration, you will receive your verse and/or topics.

The goal of our Hui Ho`ola `Olelo is to honor, preserve, and perpetuate our Hawaiian language within our community of Molokai. We aspire to convey that our `olelo makuahine is alive not only in our schools but in our community as well. We hope that this friendly competition will instill pride in our Hawaiian language speakers and encourage others to learn.

Included in our hui are Kilia Purdy-Avelino, U`ilani Ramos, Uluhani Wai`ale`ale, Iolani Kuoha, Kalei Kawa`a, and Manuwai Peters. If you are interested in registering or would like to know more about our `Aha Ho`okuku `Olelo, please contact Kilia at kpurdyavelino@gmail.com or (808) 937-3235. Flyers to be posted soon.

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Molokai Farmers’ HalfCourt Shot for $10,000 Rawlins Chevron and Molokai Drugs News Release Some lucky fan will win $10,000 if s/he can make a shot from the halfcourt at Molokai High School’s Barn.

The “Molokai Farmers’ half-court shot at $10,000” is a fundraiser for the Molokai High athletics department.

One randomly chosen ticket owner (age 18 or older) will attempt the shot on Friday, Feb. 7, at halftime of the boys’ varsity game against St. An-

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thony School. The fundraiser is sponsored by Shirley Rawlins of Rawlins Chevron and David Mikami of Molokai Drugs.

Tickets are currently being sold at $5 each at Molokai General Store and Rawlins Chevron. Each ticket also provides free entry to the Homecoming game.

For more information on purchasing tickets, please call or text 646-1851.

Kualapu`u School 5K Race Series Kualapu`u School News Release Kualapu`u Charter School announces the first of six 5K fun-raising races to be held this Saturday, Feb. 8.

All interested runners, joggers and walkers are invited to come to Coffees of Hawaii this Saturday to race. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Event start time is 8:30 a.m. The $10 adult registration fee will be used to send a team of Kualapu`u School runners to Oahu for the Honolulu 5K for Kids, slated for April 27. There is no entry fee for students.

The six races in the series will be used as qualifying races for Kualapu`u School’s six member team that competes on Oahu. The Kualapu`u team will be chosen based upon each runner ’s best three of five race results; total combined time in three races will be used to determine selection. Team selection will be announced on April 12. The final event on April 26 will serve to showcase the Kualapu`u team that will be racing the following day

over on Oahu.

Other race dates in this 5K series are on alternating Saturdays: Feb. 22, March 8, March 22, April 12 and April 26. All 5Ks will begin at 8:30 a.m. from Coffees of Hawaii. The 5K course will either be along Farrington Highway or in the nearby fields. Race location will depend on weather and road conditions. For more information contact Sue Forbes-Kikukawa at Kualapu`u School, 567-6900.

Come out this Saturday to show your support for Kualapu`u School’s health and fitness programs and running team. Say yes to healthy lifestyle choices! Don’t wait until you get in shape to come out. This 5K series is intended to be a fun self-paced event; use it as a way to measure your personal fitness growth. Every other Saturday test yourself with a three-mile run / walk. How much faster can you go? Can you pass one of those little whippersnappers from Kualapu`u before you cross the line? See you at the races!

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The Principal’s Honors List are students who have earned Mark Point Averages of 4.000* or above while enrolled in six or more courses, four or more of which are solid courses.

For the second quarter of the 2013-14 school year, they are: Bicoy, Xrystina, 12, 4.500; KaawaGonzales, Kilo Au Lani, 12, 4.333; Jenkins, Sarah, 11, 4.333; Alvarez, Edel Mae, 11, 4.143; Kikukawa, Luke, 11, 4.143; Espejo, Monaliza, 12, 4.000; Hiro, Nicholas, 12, 4.000; Mendija, Mia, 12, 4.000; Parker, Paul, 12, 4.000; TorresUmi, Rizpah, 12, 4.000; Afelin, Amber, 10, 4.000; Boswell, Jordan, 10, 4.000; Davis, Keaaokahonua, 10, 4.000; Han, Kuikamokuokalani, 10, 4.000; Kawano, Kysha, 10, 4.000; Madani, Oceana, 10, 4.000; Manley, Cendall, 10, 4.000; Nunez, Giesha Mae, 10, 4.000; Parker, Misty, 10, 4.000; Simon, Alexandria, 10, 4.000; Chai, Asia, 9, 4.000; Kaalekahi, Jershon, 9, 4.000; Kaholoaa, Shailyn, 9, 4.000; Rawlins-Manuel, PreciousUnique, 9, 4.000; Soares, Yasemin, 9, 4.000; Svetin, Erik, 9, 4.000 Honor Roll

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The Honor Roll students who earned Mark Point Averages of 3.500 to 4.000* for the second quarter of the 2013-14 school year are: Kawai, Solomon, 12, 3.857; Tamanaha, Taylor, 12, 3.857; Bishaw Marquez, Tiera-Lee, 11, 3.857; Espiritu-Tanabe, Kelsie, 11, 3.857; Tancayo, Kristin, 11, 3.857; Adachi-Kawamae, Khaylie, 10, 3.857; Imakyure, Keahi, 10, 3.857; Kahale, Kaimana, 10, 3.857; Puaoi, Jessi, 10, 3.857; Angst, Sonja, 9, 3.857; Boswell, Jarron, 9, 3.857; Bumatay, Jamaica Lei, 9, 3.857; Duvauchelle, Ida, 9, 3.857; Ramos, Sebastian, 9, 3.857; Chow, Quintin, 12, 3.714; Ilaban, Jeremy, 12, 3.714; Nelson-Angelsea, Caulin Forest, 12, 3.714; Place, Heather, 12, 3.714; Willing-McCutcheon, Brayden, 12, 3.714; Tangonan, Daylia, 10, 3.714; Agliam, Alysha, 9, 3.714; Akutagawa, Linaka, 9, 3.714; Alvarez, Edel Mark, 9, 3.714; Duvauchelle, Austin, 9, 3.714; Nerveza, Mckenzie, 9, 3.714; Nerveza, Megan, 9, 3.714; Domingo, Teyani, 12, 3.714; Helm, Kealohanuikalawai’amoku, 11, 3.714; Curtis, Sabrina, 10, 3.714; Motas, Marissa Taylor, 10, 3.714; Ross, Keaoalono, 10, 3.714; Smith, Ashley, 10, 3.714; Espejo, Alohalyn, 12, 3.667; NakiheiRubin, Patience, 12, 3.667; Jenkins, Lily, 9, 3.667; Keahi, Shellamarie, 12, 3.571; Adolpho, Rebecka, 11, 3.571; Tanaka,

Kaylie, 11, 3.571; Kee, Rainbow, 10, 3.571; Lee, Kevin, 10, 3.571; Ludgate, Barbara, 10, 3.571; Tamanaha, Thomas, 10, 3.571; Augustiro, Nadia, 9, 3.571; Yerhot, Awa, 9, 3.571; Kaiama-Lenwai, Kaleikaumaka, 12, 3.571; Ritte-CamaraTangonan, Apelila, 12, 3.571; Ewing, Anna May, 10, 3.571; Stites, Amelia, 9, 3.571; Caparida, Noah, 12, 3.500 Honorable Mention List The Honorable Mention students who earned Mark Point Averages of 3.000 to 3.499* for the second quarter of the 2013-14 school year are: Puailihau, Rhye-Shae, 12, 3.429; Kaiama-Kanuha, Hiilani, 10, 3.429; Horswill, Kamila, 9, 3.429; Aragon, Bernadette, 12, 3.429; Calairo-Nakagawa, MarcusCody, 11, 3.429; Kelly-Paleka, Waipuna, 11, 3.429; Soares, Michaiah, 11, 3.429; Dela Cruz, William, 10, 3.429; Domingo Key, Brandi, 10, 3.429; Ah Van, Kananiokeaolani, 9, 3.429; Bishaw-Mokiao, Nainoa, 9, 3.429; Davis, Jaycee, 9, 3.429; Keliihoomalu, Brooke, 9, 3.429; Hamakua Poepoe, Olelo K.P.A, 11, 3.286; Puailihau, Rhe-Zhene, 10, 3.286; Lindo, Gabriel, 9, 3.286; Jacobs, Laurentiu, 12, 3.286; Manuel, Remelie, 12, 3.286; Basubas, Keneth, 11, 3.286; Espejo, John Pol, 11, 3.286; Hanohano, Kamalina, 11, 3.286; Meyer, Lee-Lan, 11, 3.286; Takata, Trevor, 11, 3.286; Arce, Dallas, 10, 3.286; Cabreros, Joshaviah, 10, 3.286; DeRouin, Kori Lee, 10, 3.286; Emia, Katelyn, 10, 3.286; Kalilikane, Shaina, 10, 3.286; Kekino-Puaoi, Maile, 10, 3.286; TorresUmi, Esther, 10, 3.286; Yamamoto, Tai, 10, 3.286; Lee, James, 9, 3.286; Ringor, Gelly Ann, 9, 3.286; Sterner, Michael, 9, 3.286; Hernandez, LeeAna-Lyn, 12, 3.167; Onofrio, Robert, 12, 3.167; Gomes, Pomaikai, 10, 3.143; Kawano, Conan, 12, 3.143; Makaiwi, Samantha Lei, 12, 3.143; Rapanot, David, 12, 3.143; Aldridge, Markis Grayson, 11, 3.143; Basubas, Christian Paul, 11, 3.143; Ybarbo, Taylor-Marie, 11, 3.143; He, ManuKailopa, 10, 3.143; Victorino, Chelsen, 10, 3.143; Casil-Dudoit, Ambrosialynn, 12, 3.000; Dela Cruz, Kealohapau’ole, 12, 3.000; Kaulili, Karley, 12, 3.000; Albino-Shamblin, Iokepa W, 11, 3.000; Corpuz, Desiree, 11, 3.000; Dudoit-Enos, Hanalei, 11, 3.000; Kaulia-Makaiwi, Koal, 11, 3.000; Lyons, Josey, 11, 3.000; Balai, Precious, 10, 3.000; Espaniola, Moses Don, 10, 3.000; Young, Ajalyn, 10, 3.000; Fukumoto, Joshua, 9, 3.000; Kanemitsu Toa, Sauniatu, 9, 3.000; Rabara, Michael, 9, 3.000; Rapanot, Aaron, 9, 3.000; Torres-Umi, Kairos, 9, 3.000; Ugoji, Stephanie, 9, 3.000

*Note: Mark Point Averages reflect inclusion of online course marks.

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From birth to now, our babies have been through so much within a year. They were born as "Momo" (Monochorionic, Monoamniotic) twins. It is an incredibly rare pregnancy. The statistics from the doctors are horrible and often vague. They state that 70% of these pregnancies end badly. They either live or die together in the womb, one baby can't survive without the other. Boys fetuses are weaker and more likely not to survive and only 30 sets of "MoMo" twins are born successfully in the UK each year.With all that said I can say at 32 weeks I had a successful delivery with two beautiful boys.

Besides all the negative facts that were told to me I still believed and trusted in the Lord that He would bless me with my two boys, and one year ago, He did just that. After their birth, it was a little challenging because they were hospitalized numerous times, which meant many sleepless nights and many mixed emotions.

Today they are stronger than ever. We call them our little warriors for they have fought strong and stood strong together. I would like to thank all of our family and friends for being there through it all. The power of the prayer is greatly strong and our boys are proof that God works in mysterious ways. Thank you Jesus for our miracle babies.

We love you forever and always, Happy 1st Birthday Titus and Titan Alcon.

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The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 5, 2014 •

Caring for Kalaupapa’s Cat Colonies

By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer

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eral cats living on the isolated Kalaupapa peninsula have become an attribute of the settlement, welcoming visitors and providing companionship for residents by lingering around homes and community buildings. But as the numbers of ferals continue to rise, gathering in colonies of 20 to 30 cats, it creates an environmental hazard to the settlement, according to National Park Service workers.

“In the last few months, a couple people have moved out and the cat colonies [they were feeding] have been abandoned,” said Paul Hosten, a terrestrial ecologist for the National Park Service.“…

The health of those cats deteriorates and so they pick up diseases, they fight, they spread illnesses like cat leukemia and the problem becomes a health concern.”

According to Hosten, the settlement has experienced flea outbreaks and odor problems in the last year. If left unmanaged, further serious feline ailments could infect humans such as cat scratch disease, Lyme disease, ringworm, Salmonella, and Toxoplasmosis--a parasitic disease that can lead to pregnancy birth defects and miscarriage in extreme cases, according to Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) Director Hoala Davis.

Although precise cat population records are currently unavailable, Hosten estimates, through few written records and observation, that there are about

500 cats on the peninsula—five times the number of residents.

However, steps have been taken to help manage the settlement’s cat population, such as a spay and neuter program MoHS started providing in 2012. Davis said she and a small team of veterinarians voluntarily hike down the trail quarterly to perform the operations. Although they have spayed and neutered about 130 cats to date, she said there are still many more to be done.

“They are in such bad shape and condition and they just don’t have the medical help they need,” said Davis. “We’re trying to do all we can to help but we just want to see a cohesive plan and do what’s best for the animals.”

Proposed Plan At a community meeting two weeks ago, Hosten brought residents up to date on the issues involving the cat populations and current risks. He said he’s written a cat management plan and to move forward, he seeks the community’s approval. The plan includes euthanizing terminally ill cats likely to die from disease to prevent its spread and maintain the health of other cats.

The first step, described Hosten, is to move public feeding stations and attract the large colonies of cats towards the edges of the settlement. He asked that community members who regularly leave cat food around town do so at a fixed loca-

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tion in less populated areas outside of the settlement.

“I’d like for it to be a fixed location so we can take care of the ones who are sick, we can give them vitamins and take care of their health,” said Hosten.

For those who wish to keep the few cats they consider as pets, they should continue feeding them as normal, Hosten added. The management plan is targeted towards abandoned, sick colonies.

After large colonies begin to gather around designated areas, NPS workers will place humane traps for MoHS. Cats blood tested positive for terminal diseases may be euthanized under the vet’s discretion.

“It’s difficult because a lot of people want to hang on to the animal’s life, but for us, it’s all about quality of life [for the animal],” said Davis.

Davis said during their last visit in December, out of 33 cats trapped, two were euthanized. In the future, Hosten said three to four NPS workers will be formally trained to perform feline eutha- This cat is one of the many felines that make their nasia. NPS has already purchased $2,000 home in Kalaupapa. Photo by Jessica Ahles of medications and euthanasia materials.

Mark Miller, DOH Kalaupapa adCommunity Thoughts ministrator, suggested that the communiAlthough a seemingly controversial ty chip in whatever they can or send their topic, there was little comment from com- fundraiser suggestions to Hosten. munity members regarding Hosten’s sugMoving Forward gestion to euthanize terminally ill cats.

Hosten said he would continue to “The fact that I am hearing so little sounds like most of you are in agreement take suggestions and plans to speak with those feeding the colonies to begin movof [this plan],” said Hosten.

Patient resident Gloria Marks, who ing them towards the designated feedregularly feeds a group of cats, was in fa- ing locations before MoHS’s next visit in March. vor for the proposal.

Davis said the cat management plan “If you find a cat is too sick, I don’t see why you can’t put it down,” said is a big project to undertake but appreciMarks. “It’s not going to help if the cat is ates the work that Hosten is doing. She still here but you can only treat them and said that she hopes the progress made they aren’t going to get better. It will only in Kalaupapa can someday be used as a spread more and spread the disease to model for topside Molokai.

“Topside, we have more space and a others.”

Department of Health (DOH) admin- larger population, which also means getistrative assistant Marsha Drapes, who ting a grip on the problem is much more of feeds the cats at multiple locations, said a challenge,” said Davis. “…If you have a she agreed to euthanize a suffering cat but problem with feral cats in your neighborexpressed concern about the high cost of hood, the best thing to do is to act quickly and manage those numbers by spaying cat food.

“We’re not providing nearly enough and neutering.”

If you have or notice feral cats refood for the cats and they eat a lot,” said Drapes, who said she pays about $100 siding in your area, contact the Molokai each month to feed 15 to 20 cats. “It’s very Humane Society at 558-0000 for tips on expensive and a bag here, a bag there -- trapping and information on low-cost that’s not going to do it. We need to have programs. fundraisers or figure out what we’re going to do.”

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Zachary Helm: A Career of Building Services

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-InCheif

Beginnings on Molokai Helm, born and raised on Molokai, graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in leisure services with a focus on recreation management and public relations. After earning his diploma, he accepted a position as program director for a Boys and Girls Club in Seattle, which he held for four years. There, he gained experience creating sports programs for the club’s membership of 1500 kids.

“I was always a sports fanatic,” he chuckled. But Molokai called him back.

“In 1979 I made up my mind to move home to contribute to the community in my own way,” he said.

He was offered a job with Alu Like helping with employment and training of Hawaiian youth for two years, then worked as a facilitator organizing sports and cultural activities for youth ages 13 to 15.

At that time, the county wasn’t providing the same opportunities and services on Molokai as they were on Maui, and when the first Parks and Recreation district supervisor position was posted in 1981, Helm jumped at the opportunity and was hired.

There were only seven Parks and Rec employees on Molokai – lifeguards, maintenance workers and recreation assistants. Now, there are 28 positions, filled by Molokai residents.

“He has been as asset for the community,” said Horcajo, who is now also retired. “He puts people first -- not only the employees but also the community.

He really cared about every field, every swimming pool, every activity we did and took the time to meet with the staff as well as the community.”

He calls his biggest accomplishment working alongside political forces to provide justification for services and programs and advocate for Molokai.

Under his direction, programs like Little League, soccer, adult and youth baseball tournaments, softball and volleyball leagues, swim lessons, youth football opportunities, monthly disco dances and the summer PALS program all got started.

In addition, the Dept. of Parks and Rec has supported community events such as Makahiki, Ka Hula Piko, Earth

Day and Festivals of Aloha, to name a few, he said.

“The philosophy of the county is to provide the facilities and the community will provide the programs,” Helm explained. “Our job is to make sure the facilities are available and staff is there to organize activities.”

Building Up the Island Helm said his first big accomplishment as district supervisor was completion of the Duke Maliu Regional Park in 1987, followed by the overhead lights for the softball field a few years later. He said in his role as a leader, he is proud of being able to rally the community around volunteer projects like building the park’s pavilion with kitchen, with materials funded by the county. Another community volunteer effort resulted in the basketball court in Manila Camp.

Also during Helm’s years of service, the current Kualapu`u and Maunaloa community centers were built and the Cooke Memorial Pool was remodeled in 2011. At the end of his tenure, he said he also helped plan and add input to the improvements to the Mitchell Pauole Center that will be coming this year.

“My employees were always willing to go the extra mile,” he said. “I’d explain to them how [a project] will benefit their kids and families.” He said on Maui, the department has a selection of employees with specialized skills like carpentry or plumbing, but on Molokai, those services weren’t provided by the county.

“So instead of complaining, we just did it ourselves,” explained Helm.

“The staff supported me 100 percent… because I treated them fairly and with respect.”

Those who worked for him would agree.

“He was always giving to the community and his employees,” said Luana Alcon, current permits clerk and Parks and Rec employee for more than 20 years. “Whatever we needed, he would do his best to help there. He was always there for us… even outside of work.”

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Community Contributed

Bill to Address Radiation Concerns

By Jade Bruhjell

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fter spending more than 30 years building dozens of programs and facilities while serving as the island’s first Department of Parks and Recreation District Supervisor, Zachary Helm has retired. From Kilohana to Maunaloa, softball leagues to youth programs, community centers to playgrounds, Helm has left a huge mark on Molokai during his career.

Among his biggest accomplishments, Helm counts the building of a $1.4 million baseyard for the Molokai Department of Parks and Rec at Duke Maliu Park, which now houses a maintenance shop, vehicle and equipment storage, office space and a staff area. Before its completion in 2010, the department has no centralized headquarters and lacked adequate storage.

Parks and Recreation Director at the time, Tamara Horcajo, called the Molokai operation a “shining example” for the county.

During that time, Helm was serving for four years as Deputy Director of the department on Maui.

Another recent success of Helm’s career was installing a new playground at One Ali`i Park, where he said he saved more than $100,000 in labor by rallying the community in a volunteer effort.

“What makes this project so special are the volunteers who helped with it,” Helm said at the playground’s blessing in 2012. “The response from the community has been overwhelming and extremely positive.”

Mayor Alan Arakawa was the first to slide down the new equipment, and praised Helm’s effort.

“Just as it takes a whole village to raise a child, it takes a whole community to realize a project like this,” said Arakawa.

Helm, a self-diagnosed workaholic, said he never kept track of the hours he spent on the job. But he’s quick to say it was the Molokai community that made it all worth it.

“It’s not all about me, it’s about the people and community I work for,” he said. “That’s how I always felt.”

The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 5, 2014 •

Hawaii, a close neighbor of the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, sits poised to be further enveloped by radioactive elements brought by air and Pacific Ocean currents from Japan.

Being a new sort of disaster, we find ourselves stunned and confused with conflicting reports, and after over two years, still unable to fathom how to cope with a continuing and escalating catastrophe here in our Island chain.

Sea life and drinking water are two of the most affected aspects, and on Molokai, fishing is such a part of daily life that we need to think seriously about current levels of radiation.

To address this problem, a bill has been introduced to Hawaii legislature that would require the Department of Health to conduct a five-year to study radiation levels in Hawaii.

Currently, our government is not measuring, at least to our knowledge, suspected areas of concern, and has stated that they quit measuring back in 2011. How can we safely be assured that our food products, drinking water, rain, and debris on our beaches are not contaminated when we know that we are in the radiation plumes?

Dairy farms on Hawaii Island have

been measured and are showing elevated levels of radiation. The projected ocean plumes of radiation from Japan have already swept by us, hit California, and are returning to us again as shown by scientific dispersion charts.

In Tokyo and other areas, the Japanese people are buying rad meters and doing their own measuring as their government is not doing it.

Senate Bill 3049 and House Bill 2600 would require implementation of a radiation monitoring pilot project. If passed, the Department of Health will measure and monitor radiation levels in items such as food, dairy products, rainwater, aquifers, and drainage ditches that may be susceptible to increased radiation levels due to the March 11, 2011, Fukushima nuclear disaster, and submit periodic reports on the department’s website of those radiation levels and their significance to the state.

Please help pass these bills as our health, wellbeing and genetic future are at stake. You may submit testimony online at capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.

For more information on Molokai, contact Jade at 553-4243.

Community Contributed

Homily for St. Marianne

By Father Pat Killilea Editor’s Note: On Jan. 25, Kaluapapa celebrated the feast stay of St. Marianne Cope with a Mass at St. Francis Church, led by Father Pat Killilea. Here, he shares excerpts of the homily he gave, which was followed by meal prepared by the by the St, John Vianney Choir who flew in from Kailua, Oahu.

Barbara Koob, later known as Cope, grew up with her thoughts directed toward religious life as a Sister of St. Francis. However, she found that she had to postpone her plans for a few years in order to help care for her family. In doing so she was putting others’ needs before her own aspirations, noble as they were.

Having done her part to help her family, Barbara Cope became Sister Marianne as she began her novitiate in 1862 in Syracuse, New York. In time she would become Provincial Superior of her Religious Community and it was during her second three year term as Provincial that she received the call to come to the Sandwich Islands to join in the missionary efforts. Faithful as always, Mother Marianne said “yes.”

So after the long cross country journey from Syracuse to San Francisco and then the seven day crossing of the Pacific, Mother Marianne and her Sisters arrived in Honolulu in 1883. The next chapter in her life had begun.

There is no need for me to detail the

work, the loving ministry she and her Sisters took on over the next five years. Suffice it for me to say that, led by Mother Marianne, the Sisters took on the care of the sick and the dying in the mode Jesus in Mathew’s gospel spells out when he says,”I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink....I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me.” This Mother Marianne and her Sisters did until the next call came to care for those unfortunate victims of Hansen’s disease, at that time known as leprosy, in the confines of Kalaupapa peninsula.

On the morning of Nov. 14, 1888 Mother Marianne, accompanied by two sisters, along with some 40 Hansen’s disease patients, arrived at the Kalaupapa, landing to be greeted by Fr. Damien and many of the resident patients. Damien had been eagerly awaiting their arrival for a long time and now he rejoiced at their coming. After joining Damien for Mass in the little church nearby, Our Lady Health of the Sick, they went to their new home at Bishop Home. This would be Mother Marianne’s home for the next 30 years until August 9, 1918 when she went home to the Lord. She passed away as quietly and as peacefully as she had lived. And now you know the rest of her story.

Retirement Helm’s last day of work was Dec. 31, and since then, he said he his schedule has been more full than ever.

“I didn’t realize that retirement would be busier than work, just without the deadlines,” he laughed.

He will continue to perform, entertain, and play music with his band, Hawaiian Prime Time, as well as market the vegetables he grows on his Ho`olehua farm.

“My passion is being there for my wife, children and grandchildren, and homestead farming,” he said.

Helm said the job opening for his position has been posted, and Gerard Starkey is acting district supervisor until the position is filled permanently.

“I hope the current administration will continue to work with our staff and community and support them,” said Helm, adding that some decisions made on Maui have caused staff frustrations on Molokai. “The administration should set aside their differences in how they see the direction of Molokai… they should listen to leadership here on [the island].”

In the meantime, Helm said he is open to doing part time or consulting work, and would like to serve on county or state boards or commissions to continue serving the community.

AARP Free Tax-Aide AARP News Release Beginning in February, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will provide free tax assistance and preparation for Maui County taxpayers with low to moderate incomes at four convenient locations on Maui and two on Molokai. Now in its 45th year, AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, with special attention to people 60 and older. You do not have to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this free service.

“Tax-Aide volunteers provide a tremendous boost to both individuals and our local economy by helping low- and moderate income residents with their taxes,” said AARP Hawaii State President Gerry Silva. “For example, they help many low-income workers who might otherwise fail to file for Earned Income Tax Credits because they don’t know the credits exist or that they qual-

ify for them.”

On Molokai, this service will be available on Friday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Tax Office, and at the DHHL/OHA conference room at Kulana Oiwi on Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Last year in Hawaii, AARP Foundation Tax Aide volunteers helped more than 16,000 residents file their federal and state returns, generating more than $5.8 million in total refunds and more than $1.1 million Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs). AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they understand the latest changes and additions to the U.S. Tax Code.

For more information, visit aarp. org/findtaxhelp or call toll-free 1888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) for assistance.

Free Tax Help State of Hawaii News Release Get free tax help and claim valuable tax credits with the help of trained and IRS-certified volunteers coming to Molokai. You can have your federal and state tax returns prepared for free Feb. 21-23 at Alu Like in the Kulana Oiwi Complex.

Volunteers will be available Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit hawaiitaxhelp.org for more information.

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WAVECREST RESORT CONDO B-301 Lovely one bedroom furnished condo. Enjoy the view from your lanai. Well groomed grounds with pool, barbecue and tennis. Only $125,000 Call Mickey O’Connell RB 336-0588

MOLOKAI BEACH SUBDIVISION LOTS Lot 7 with 10,411 sq.ft. Enjoys direct connection to beach is asking only $129,000. Also highway lot 10 with 8,660 sq.ft. asking only $75,000. Please call office for more information.

MAUNALOA QUALITY HOME Three bedroom 2 bath lovely home with two car garage on 6,569 sq.ft. You’re sure to enjoy this well built home. Offered at $364,900. For information please call Susan Savage RB 658-0648 KEPUHI RESORT COTTAGE 3-A Very nice fully equipped one bedroom condo sold with furniture. Enjoy relaxing sunset views from your lanai. Just steps to oceanfront pool and beach. Offered at $399,995. Please call Pearl Hodgins RA at 808-336 0378.

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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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Community Contributed

new year

Continued From pg. 1 told in its materials and etch marks, he recited how emblems could reflect the area and militia the gun came from as well as how firearm quality could explain more than just the time period.

“Why is this one made much better than this one, even though it was made in the same factory?” Mel asked a visitor, gesturing toward two German rifles made in 1941 and 1944. “The Germans were losing [WWII] badly! They were cranking [guns] out because they were desperate.”

Mel said he has always had an interest in collecting firearms.

“They’re historical, they’re not going to be made anymore,” he said. “They’re like a snap shot in time when they were made under those conditions and that’s what makes them interesting to me.”

While he and Mrs. Chung have had gun shows in the past, this year they decided to display Chinese and other military rifle models, tying in the event with the New Year celebration.

“Every year when the Chinese New Year comes around, we do a celebration and decorate our shop with lanterns,” said Mrs. Chung. “The Chinese culture is always very colorful and the red and gold

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makes everybody feel energetic.”

The Chinese New Year, observed on Jan. 31 this year, marks the start of the new lunar cycle and the approach of spring, according to the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project. Each year represents one of the 12 zodiac animals, following the sun’s path through the cosmos. 2014 is considered to be the Year of the Horse, which guides the year’s horoscopes.

According to Mrs. Chung, the New Year is a time to celebrate and bring prosperity to loved ones. Children receive gifts and red envelopes filled with money and families reunite to have fun and feast. Mrs. Chung added that her daughter and sonin-law will be visiting from Oahu the following day to honor the New Year.

“Chinese New Year usually means reunion and it is the most significant of the year,” she said. “Going back home means going to your foundation, the source of comfort, and I think it’s priceless.”

This year, Mrs. Chung said she wishes for good health while Mel said he hopes for more business. He wants to thank his loyal customers and enjoys the opportunity to meet new people.

“I think it will be a wonderful year for the Molokai community because the horse represents achievement,” said Mrs. Chung.

“We all will gallop to our goals and achieve what we long for. I wish everyone will find wonders in the Year of the Horse.”

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Fitness Resolutions for the New Year

By Ayda Ersoy

You should not follow anyone else’s diet. Everyone has a different metabolic rate. Your lifestyle and eating habits are not exactly the same as anyone else, so you need to learn what is really right for you. You should get some help to determine what’s best for you. If you can’t, then only knowledge will remove your fear and uncertainty, so educate yourself, search the Internet -- life is beauty, do not waste time!

Start to read the food and drink labels. You will not believe how many calories and how much sugar you put in your body every day!

Start slowly -- everything starts with a first step. Keep taking more small steps. If you get tired or feel like quitting, don’t look at what you still want to do but instead look back at how much you already achieved. Find the proper balance and you will have a happy life!

Contact me at molokaifitness.com, where you’ll find free advice and support for anyone on Molokai wanting to improve their health and fitness!

I have been hearing all my friends’ New Year goals and resolutions. But how many people stick to it and actually reach the goals they set out? Not many!

The biggest reason for this is focusing too much on the end result instead of taking one step at a time.

Second, most people do not know how much food and exercise their body really needs. You may also not realize how many secret calories you’re taking in during the day.

So here are a few tips to overcome these challenges.

No matter how much you need to lose weight, or whatever your goal may be, it is so important to not try and tackle the whole process at once. Break it down into smaller, more easily-handled pieces.

This will lead to many small successes.

Each success will motivate you to keep going and take the next step.

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

► Free Retina Eye Screening: Grace Episcopal Church, Kualapuu from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB 7 ► Half Court Shot for $10,000 during halftime of the boys’ varsity game against St. Anthony. Tickets $5 at Rawlins or General Store. Call 646-1851 for more information. ► Free Retina Eye Screening: Home Pumehana in Kaunakakai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ► Wellness Screening: Home Pumehana in Kaunakakai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB 8

► Butterfly Garden: Come help plant Molokai’s first butterfly garden on the library lawn on Sat, Feb 8 at 9 a.m.

► 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

MEETINGS

Located in the carport behind the library.

New Special Books and Bargains galore!

► Free Retina Eye Screening: Kalani`ana`ole Hall in Kaunakakai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ► Wellness Screening: Kalani`ana`ole Hall in Kaunakakai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEB 9

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

► Free Retina Eye Screening: Kalani`ana`ole Hall in Kaunakakai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

► Kualapu`u School 5K Race: Registration WEDNESDAY, FEB 12 at 8 a.m. at Coffees of Hawaii. Race begins ► Ahahui Kaahumanu meeting Chapter at 8:30 a.m. Free for students, $10 for adults. Call 567-6900 for more information. VIII meeting at 4:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall ► Ho`olehua Hawaiian Civic Club at 5:30 ► Book Sale: Hosted by Friends of the pm at Kalanianaole Hall Molokai Public Library from 8-11 a.m.

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MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

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

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, FEB 6

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

SAVE THE DATE

Feb. 21-23 at the Alu Like Office. Hours are 9-4 p.m. Call 553-5375 for appointments.

► Black History Month: In honor of Black History Month a series of discussions will be held at the library every wednesday in February from 12-1 p.m.

► ArtAloha! Intro to Bookmaking on Sat, Feb. 22 in Maunaloa. Register 658-0124 or artalohamolokai@hotmail.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.

► Hawaiian Language Competition on ► AARP Tax Services will be available Feb. Fri, Feb. 28 at Kulana Oiwi. Open to all lev14 at the tax office in the state building, Feb els. Call 937-3235 for more information.

15 & 16 at the OHA Conference room and

► 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 East 2 Expanded Rural Shuttle Service Kamo’i

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

Moloka’i General Store

From Puko`o Fire Station to Kaunakakai Route 1-1a 1-2a 1-3a 1-4a 1-5a 1-6a 1-7a 1-8a

Puko'o Fire Station 5:20 AM 6:55 AM 8:15 AM 10:50 AM 12:10 PM 1:30 PM 3:05 PM 4:40 PM

Kalua'aha Estates 5:25 AM 7:00 AM 8:20 AM 10:55 AM 12:15 PM 1:35 PM 3:10 PM 4:45 PM

Kilohana School 5:30 AM 7:05 AM 8:25 AM 11:00 AM 12:20 PM 1:40 PM 3:15 PM 4:50 PM

St. Joseph Church 5:35 AM 7:10 AM 8:30 AM 11:05 AM 12:25 PM 1:45 PM 3:20 PM 4:55 PM

Kawela Plantation I 5:45 AM 7:20 AM 8:40 AM 11:15 AM 12:35 PM 1:55 PM 3:30 PM 5:05 PM

Hotel Mkk / One Ali'I Park 5:50 AM 7:25 AM 8:45 AM 11:20 AM 12:40 PM 2:00 PM 3:35 PM 5:10 PM

MCC / MPC / Midnite Inn 5:55 AM 7:30 AM 8:50 AM 11:25 AM 12:45 PM 2:05 PM 3:40 PM 5:15 PM

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on the road today / I saw a Black Flag sticker on a Cadillac.” It conveyed the same mournful contempt, but this time invoking the iconic punk band Black Flag. I offer this tale to you, Virgo, as an encouragement to update the way you think about your life’s mythic quest . . . to modernize your old stoARIES (March 21-April 19): “You know it’s Saturday rylines . . . to refresh and refurbish the references you invoke when you are wiping off vodka stains from your face with to tell people about who you are. a marshmallow,” testifies the woman who writes the Tumblr blog “French Fries Absinthe Milkshakes.” I really hope you LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Food aficionado Michael Poldon’t even come close to having an experience like that this lan says that Americans “worry more about food and derive week, Aries. But I’m worried that you will. I sense that you’re less pleasure from eating” than people in other countries. If becoming allergic to caution. You may be subconsciously you ask them what their association is with “chocolate cake,” wishing to shed all decorum and renounce self-control. To they typically say “guilt.” By contrast, the French are likely to be clear, there’s nothing inherently wrong with relaxing your respond to the same question with “celebration.” From an guard. I hope you will indeed give up some of your high- astrological perspective, I think it’s appropriate for you to stress vigilance and surrender a bit to life’s sweet chaos. Just be more like the French than the Americans in the coming please try to find a playful and safe and not-too-insane way weeks -- not just in your attitude toward delicious desserts, to do so. but in regards to every opportunity for pleasure. This is one of those times when you have a license to guiltlessly explore TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What is the single best thing the heights and depths of bliss. you could do to fulfill your number one desire? Is there a skill you should attain? A subject you should study? A special kind SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the Inuktitut language of experience you should seek or a shift in perspective you spoken among the Eastern Canadian Inuit, the word for “simshould initiate? This is a big opportunity, Taurus. You have an plicity” is katujjiqatigiittiarnirlu. This amusing fact reminds excellent chance to identify the specific action you could take me of a certain situation in your life. Your quest to get back to that will lead you to the next stage of your evolution. And if basics and reconnect with your core sources is turning out to you do manage to figure out exactly what needs to be done, be rather complicated. If you hope to invoke all of the pure, start doing it! humble clarity you need, you will have to call on some sophisticated and ingenious magic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When songwriters make a “slant rhyme,”the words they use don’t really rhyme, but they SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “What is the purpose of sound close enough alike to mimic a rhyme. An example oc- the giant sequoia tree?” asked environmentalist Edward Abcurs in “The Bad Touch,”a tune by the Bloodhound Gang: “You bey. His answer: “The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to and me baby ain’t nothing but mammals / So let’s do it like provide shade for the tiny titmouse.” I suggest you meditate they do on the Discovery Channel.” Technically, “mammals” on all the ways you can apply that wisdom as a metaphor doesn’t rhyme with “channel.” I suspect that in the coming to your own issues. For example: What monumental part week you will have experiences with metaphorical resem- of your own life might be of service to a small, fragile part? blances to slant rhymes. But as long as you don’t fuss and fret What major accomplishment of yours can provide strength about the inexactness you encounter, as long as you don’t and protection to a ripening potential that’s underapprecidemand that everything be precise and cleaned-up, you will ated by others? be entertained and educated. Vow to see the so-called imCAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “To burn with desire and perfections as soulful. keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment we can bring CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Almost,” writes novelist Joan on ourselves,”wrote the poet Federico García Lorca. I urge you Bauer. “It’s a big word for me. I feel it everywhere. Almost to make sure you are not inflicting that abuse on yourself in home. Almost happy. Almost changed. Almost, but not the coming weeks, Capricorn. It’s always dangerous to be out quite. Not yet. Soon, maybe.” I’m sure you know about that of touch with or secretive about your holy passions, but it’s feeing yourself, Cancerian. Sometimes it has seemed like especially risky these days. I’m not necessarily saying you your entire life is composed of thousands of small almosts should rent a megaphone and shout news of your yearnings that add up to one gigantic almost. But I have good news: in the crowded streets. In fact, it’s better if you are discrimiThere is an excellent chance that in the next 14 to 16 weeks nating about whom you tell. The most important thing is to you will graduate from the endless and omnipresent almost; not be hiding anything from yourself about what moves you you will rise up and snatch a bold measure of completeness the most. from out of the ever-shifting flow. And it all kicks into high AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Back in 2002, three young gear now. men launched Youtube, in part motivated by a banal desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One of the chapter titles in my They were frustrated because they couldn’t find online videos most recent book is this: “Ever since I learned to see three of the notorious incident that occurred during the Superbowl sides to every story, I’m finding much better stories.” I’m rec- halftime show, when Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction ommending that you find a way to use this perspective as exposed her breast. In response, they created the nowyour own in the coming weeks, Leo. According to my analysis famous website that allows people to share videos. I foresee of the astrological omens, it’s crucial that you not get stuck in the possibility of a comparable sequence for you, Aquarius. an oppositional mode. It would be both wrong and debili- A seemingly superficial wish or trivial interest could inspire tating to believe that you must choose between one of two you to come up with a fine new addition to your world. Pay conflicting options. With that in mind, I will introduce you to attention to your whimsical notions. a word you may not know: “trilemma.” It transcends a mere PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I believe more in the scissors dilemma because it contains a third alternative. than I do in the pencil.”That’s what 20th-century author TruVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1984, Don Henley’s song man Capote said about his own writing process. Back in that “The Boys of Summer” reached the top of the Billboard primitive pre-computer era, he scrawled his words on paper charts. “Out on the road today / I saw a Deadhead sticker on with a pencil and later edited out the extraneous stuff by apa Cadillac,” Henley sings wistfully near the end of the tune. plying scissors to the manuscript. Judging from your current He’s dismayed by the sight of the Grateful Dead’s logo, an astrological omens, Pisces, I surmise you’re in a phase that ultimate hippie symbol, displayed on a luxury car driven by needs the power of the scissors more than the power of the snooty rich kids. Almost 20 years later, the band The Ataris pencil. What you cut away will markedly enhance the longcovered “The Boys of Summer,” but changed the lyric to “Out term beauty and value of the creation you’re working on.

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• Definition: He makani li`i • TRANSLATION: A breeze • EXAMPLE: Ma pu`uhauoli pono ko`u hale i ka makaniaheahe.

• TRANSLATION: At Manila Camp my house needs a breeze because it’s really hot.

By Dispatch Staff English: Shirk

• Definition: To evade work, duties or responsibility.

• EXAMPLE: He shirked his work to go surfing.

Pidgin: hammajang

• DEFINITION: Messed up; criss-cross • EXAMPLE: We try fo set up da tent, but da ting stay all hammajang.

• Translation: We were trying to set up the tent, but it’s hard because it’s twisted up.

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Veterans Corner

By Jesse Church

Aloha my fellow veterans and residents of Molokai, old Jesse here with the veterans news. All of you football fans know that the NFL just played the Pro Bowl in Honolulu on Sunday, Jan. 26. A good friend Scotty Schaefer and his wife Lynette decided to go to the game, along with their son Masi, who lives on Oahu, and myself.

We began to plan the details, and I called the NFL offices in New York City and spoke with Terry Wooten in the special events department. He was great, and set us up with four tickets in the handicapped section. They were great seats in the south end zone, where we were so close, you could almost feel like you could touch the players, so I’d like to send Terry a big mahalo for his help.

The game was great, even with all the rain during the entire game, and what a tremendous finish. With 41 seconds left, Team Rice threw a touchdown pass in the south end zone right in front of us. Then Team Rice went for the two point conversion and not kick for a tie. They were going to win it or lose it right there and they made it on a running play. What a fitting ending to a tremendous game, with a final score of Team Rice 22, Team Sanders 21.

But the game was only part of the memorable trip. When Scotty tried to set up air transportation to Oahu, the airlines wouldn’t ship my electric scooter because it can’t fold up. Then Scotty was talking to his coworkers at American Medical Response (AMR), where he works as a paramedic. One thing led to another, and Scotty’s boss called and offered to fly us to the game and back on Sunday, telling us they would be happy to do something for our veterans like old Jesse.

I couldn’t believe it when Scotty told me what AMR was going to do. They are one great company and group of people.

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I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and send you all a big mahalo.

Scotty talked to Frank Maniago from Molokai Drugs about renting a wheelchair but they, too, wanted to help a veteran, and Frank loaned us a wheelchair for the day. Mahalo Frank! Thank you very much also to Kolo Place from Island Air, who shipped the wheelchair to Honolulu and back.

I’d also like send a big mahalo to Masi Schaefer for driving us from the airport to the game and back. This was a big team effort -- it took a lot of good people doing a great job -- and I thank you all sincerely. I want you all to know that old Jesse loves you all greatly, and that it was my pleasure to serve this country and its people.

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Letters & Announcements

Former Farmer Continues Volleyball Success As another Linfield College, North West Conference Lady’s Volleyball season has ended, I would love to share the continued adventures of Molokai High School (MHS) Lady Farmer (2006-2010) Kailana Ritte-Camara. As a Lady Farmer in volleyball, she was a team captain, four year letter receiver, MIL winner all-star team pick and went with her team and won the state championship title for MHS, a first in MHS history.

Then, off to college, Kailana is as smart in academics as she is committed in volleyball. She helps coach younger girls, belongs to the Hawaiian Club and shares her language (which she speaks fluently) and hula.

She absolutely loves Linfield’s campus teachers and teammates. Most of all she is proud to be from Molokai and plans to return after her masters in psychology.

For a third straight season, the conference’s nine coaches recognized her performance with a position on the All-NWC second team. She also was selected on the NWC second team in 2012, and in 2011, she was picked honorable mention.

Kailana leads her team with 245 kills on average of 3.22 per set for the 2013 season, improving from 2.73 kills last year and 2.82 her freshman year. She started in all 23 matches and ranked seventh in the NWC this season in kills per set and sixth in points per set. Kailana also recorded 214 digs, second most on the team, she also tallied six solo blocks and 24 assists this year.

During the season, Kailana became only the third player in Linfield history to surpass both the 700 kill and 700 dig plateaus, joining graduated all-stars Andrea Beck (2000-2003) and Amy Peterson (1993-1996).

To everyone from the county summer fun volleyball games to the people who helped fundraise, friends, family and especially coach Matt, Kimmie Helm and Uilani Ramos, thank you for helping Kailana be where and who she is today. Be proud that Kailana is representing us well and when you see her on the street, tell her what a great job she’s doing. Again, there are no words to express the thankfulness.

Aloha, Scarlett Ritte

Flu is Knocking Do you know that right this minute there’s a monster knocking at your door? Don’t let it in! Don’t touch that door knob. This monster will give you and your family a high fever, diarrhea, head ache, stomach problems and make you feel miserable, maybe even kill you.

You guessed it. The flu season is upon us and you can’t wash your hands enough. Disinfect surfaces with bleach Handi Wipes. If you want to make your own disinfectant solution, mix ¼ cup of bleach with one gallon of cold water. Hot water kills the agent in the bleach that would kill germs. Make a fresh batch of this solution daily, as its killing ability is gone within 24 hours.

To disinfect laundry, use ½ cup to 1 cup bleach and cold water. The days of disinfecting and killing germs with the heat of the dryer are over. Germs have become too strong.

I know this information about disinfecting first hand. I am a retired

CPR first aid instructor having taught classes for the American Red Cross, the Heart Association, and my own company for over 30 years. The disinfecting guidelines come from the Department of Health and all CPR instructor were closely monitored as they disinfected used CPR equipment.

Be sure to follow your doctor’s advice regarding the flu shot. If you want to greet a friend with a big kiss (it’s the Molokai way) kiss them on the cheek, not the mouth. Wash your hands before you prepare or eat food and keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.

So when that monster knocks at your door, sing an old song to the flu bug, “I hear you knocking, but you can’t come in.”

Be careful, wash your hands often, stop and think and stay healthy.

Reverend Jean Taloa

JUNIOR EXTENSION AGENT MAUI COUNTY, COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES Location: Hoolehua, Molokai, Recruitment is continuous - application review begins March 03, 2014.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

11 Month Appointment, Non Tenure, Full Time, Temporary For full advertisement: http:/ /workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/18865/248170611/postdate/desc Duties and Responsibilities: Develop extension program in support of Department of Hawaiian Homeland Lessees (DHHL) Homesteader on Molokai that addresses the issues of DHHL farming community; implement extension program activities; report project outcomes, impacts and results to clientele and administration. Subject areas include sustainable, organic crop and commercial production, farm management, product promotion, and marketing. Provide researchbased information to stakeholders via applied research projects, field demonstrations, workshops, meetings, individual consultations and extension publications. Obtain local, regional, and national funding to establish a program that addresses industry needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agronomy or other related agriculture field with major work in areas of vegetable and/or fruit crop production from a college or university of recognized standing. Experienced and ability to apply Extension teaching methods. Ability to communicate clearly through written and oral means to a diverse audience. Proficient in using computers.

Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in horticulture, agronomy or other related agriculture field with major work in areas of vegetable and/or fruit crop production from a college or university of recognized standing. Previous work experience in cooperative extension. Ability to diagnose crop production problems and recommend alternative solutions to edible crop producers.

To Apply: Submit the following to the address listed below: 1) Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3 ) names and contact information for at least three professional references and 4) official transcripts (copies accepted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Address: Robin Shimabuku, Interim Maui County Administrator, Maui Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, 310 Kaahumanu Ave., Bldg. 214, Kahului, HI 96732 Inquiries: Robin Shimabuku; 808-244-3242 ext. 223; shimabukur@ctahr.hawaii.edu

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A Message From the Dispatch President Aloha readers, since 2005 I have been at the helm of The Molokai Dispatch. Through almost a decade of hard work, we have built a team and infrastructure that has allowed us to continue to serve the Molokai community during a time when newspapers around the world are failing.

As a result of this progress, over the past few months, I have been able to step away from day to day management of the Dispatch to spend more time with my family and focus on other interests. Going forward, I will no longer hold office hours and I have turned over regular operations of the paper to Editor in Chief Catherine Cluett and our staff.

After five years working for the paper, I want to congratulate Catherine for her hard work and dedication. I am excited to see her strengthen our community through her work at the paper and to see her continue to grow professionally.

She has more than proven she has what it takes to lead our staff and operations.

In 2006, during some of the most challenging times at the paper,

my wife Noelani and I undertook our first strategic planning session for The Molokai Dispatch. We created a philosophy, mission and set of values to guide the business and editorial content for the paper. This created a foundation for the business which supports our unique island and way of life, and it has been our guiding star through the years.

We share these foundational principles with you again below.

Just as I continue being The Molokai Dispatch board president and majority shareholder, I remain committed to Molokai and to this mission, philosophy and these values which will continue to guide The Molokai Dispatch.

For personal matters, please contact me through my personal email or mobile phone. All Molokai Dispatch editorial and business matters should be directed to Catherine, and for sales and advertising, contact our Sales Director Laura Pilz.

Mahalo to our readers, advertisers, `ohana and supporters, Todd Yamashita, Molokai Dispatch President

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To serve our community by reporting responsibly and reliably • Integrity – Do what you say; follow through. Be responsible for while upholding the right of freeyour actions. dom of expression.

• Excellence and Enthusiasm – Philosophy Have pride in your work and The Molokai Dispatch serves as strive to exceed expectations. Be the voice of the island by gathering positive and take initiative and disseminating information, in- • Creativity – Think out of the spiring new ideas, and encouraging box when problem solving. Be dialogue for the purpose of empowinde¬pendent and original in apering our community, promoting proach to your work. accountability among our leaders, • Investigation – Do your homeand perpetuating the unique culwork; seek history and truth. tural legacy of our island.

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Pesticide Bill Barely Adequate While Maui County Bill 58 is better than nothing, that’s all it is – better than nothing. It does not really address the volatile issues of public health and safety or the environmental issues caused by agribusiness.

The restrictions for how close pesticide application can be to dwellings and roadways do not appear to be adequate. While companies were required to take data about weather conditions, they are not required to cease activities because of them. In particular, I’m sure I’m not the only asthmatic with COPD who needed to drive through the two-mile high chemically laden dust cloud in the first half of December, 2012. Driving in 50 to 60-mile winds created havoc!

Our top soil, which has been declared a non-renewable resource, was lost and blown into the reef where silt, a

major factor in reef death, and ocean water was polluted with chemical residues.

Yes, you can be notified of pesticide application if you register and qualify as a user or entity who requires notification. As a person who does not meet the guidelines, there will be an Internet site, but I do not have Internet access. We access Internet in town – so again, travel through at times hazardous conditions to access such information.

It seems bill 58 could have been written in a way that better addresses our public health and safety issues, as well as the issues surrounding environmental degradation.

Artice Swingle

Obituaries

Lynne Rimmler Dudoit Lynne Rimmler Dudoit, 67, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on Jan. 24, 2014. She was born on Sept. 5, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Lynne was a retired grade school teacher from Kaunakakai School on Molokai and also taught Adult Bible studies at Saint Anthony Church.

She is survived by her sons, Shane (Jovi) Dudoit, Scott (Ka`ala) Dudoit; sisters Robin (Ken) Heim and Suzanne (Joel) Kahn; brother Rick (Gretta) Rimmler; grandchildren Kai-

lee, Haloa, Haku, Hali`i, Kaluhea Fay, Kaiakea, Hi`ilani, and Kamalanai. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Marjorie Rimmler.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at St. Anthony Church Wailuku; Fellowship from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.; and mass from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to ballardfamilymortuaries. com

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

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Kawela Beach: $775,000 (fs) hospital.

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Kawela: $155,000 (fs) ocean views from the large lanai Ualapue: SOLD Nice level lot. Great location.

East End: $200,000 (fs) IN ESCROW 3 bedroom/2 bath home in Kaluakoi: $749,950 (fs) Mountain side on Kam V Hwy. 2.001 acres of prime vacant land with beautiful east end. Many 2140 sf home on 30 acres with water meter. Incredible mountain views! upgrades in quiet cul-de-sac. ocean views.

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• KAWELA PLANATAIONS Lot 54 SUPERB 3 island views $199,000

“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST”

B: (808) 553 - 4444 Fax: (203) 533-6227 | Cell: (808) 646-0837

Ranch Camp $260,000 (fs)

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5:30 am-10:00 am | 1 coupon per person Please present this coupon at time of purchase

Statewide Program Features

• Stipends,

Music by Addie

$25 GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

FRESH COFFEE

partially covering air travel and overnight accommodations, will be provided for required 2 faceto-face meetings.

ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING

RESTAURANT HOURS:

Self serve next to the pastry display.

Lg. cup - $1.60 | Sm. cup $1.00

7 am - 1 pm (CLOSED TUES)

Mahalo Molokai for your continued patronage and support!

Check out our daily specials and new items! ~ From the Staff and Management of Kanemitsu Bakery ~

• Classes taught online via interactive web-based course delivery or during non-working hours.

REAL ESTATE: NEW

PRICE REDUCTION

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

Application Deadline: March 1, 2014 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • College of Education • Department of Special Education 1776 University Avenue, Wist 120 • Honolulu, HI • 96822 • (808) 956-7956

WEST SIDE COTTAGE - Live in your cottage while you build your dream house that sits on 5.59 acres on this ocean view parcel.

Garage under cottage.Total Solar. Priced to sell at $475.000

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 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 $125,000

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

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

Kualapu`u Cookhouse Molokai’s Eating Landmark Hwy 470 & Uwao St Kualapu`u, HI 96757

808-567-9655

EARLY BIRD DINNER Country Fried Chicken with Rice & Mac $10.95 3 - 4 pm | Take out only

EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST Single pancake and bacon - $6.99 7 - 8 am | Dine in only

Daily Breakfast & Lunch Specials – Call for take-out – 808-567-9655

Dinner Schedule Monday 7 am - 2 pm, Tues - Sat 7 am - 8 pm Now open on Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm with breakfast all day

Catering available - CALL FOR INFO Breakfast: 7 am - 11 am | Lunch: All Day

W E D N E S D AY lUnCh sPeCial:

REuBEN SANDwICH dinner sPeCial:

SEAFOOD SPECIALS FeBrUarY 14 at 5 Pm

S U N D AY

VALENTINE’S DAY NA OHANA HOALAHA BY DINNER SHOW FolloWed BENNY & DOug

With melVeen leed tiCkets aVailaBle at Paddlers inn and raWlins. limited seating

CHICKEN DINNER

T H U R S D AY

ITALIAN DISHES eVerY thUrs, aFter 5Pm seaFood Pasta-sPaghetti and meatBalls , Fresh oYsters

TGIF

MOBETTAH BAND FolloWed BY j&j PRODuCtIONS

PANIOLO BBQ

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

CHINESE DINNERS

LONO

egg FU YoUng /BlaCk Bean mahi mahi

serVing BreakFast eVerY sat & sUn at 8am

553 - 3300

AINA STUFFED CHICKEN/ PULEHU RIBEYE

SATURDAY

DANCING UNDER THE STARS

sPeCial olYmPiCs FUndraiser

PRIME RIB AND FRESH FISH DINNERS PA D D L E R S I N N B A R & R E S TA U R A N T

“Serving the Island Community”