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Ventures in Vanilla

High School to Build Science Labs

Holomua Junction Open for Business “Holomua” means progress or successful advancement, and that’s just what owners and tenants of the Holomua Junction business and office complex hoped for the newly-renovated space. Located at the corner of Maunaloa and Kalae Highways, Holomua opened to hold two retail businesses -- the Tobacco Shack and Beach Break -- with more than half a dozen more spaces available to rent, according to land owners Diane and Larry Swenson.

The Swensons have owned the property for almost 30 years.

A few years ago, Tobacco Shack owner Ka`ili Adachi approached the Swensons about renting the space when she was looking to relocate from downtown Kaunakakai, and they came up with a plan for a retail space. It was joined by Zachary Socher’s surf shop Beach Break, which stocks surf and body boards and apparel, furniture, clothing, jewelry and gifts. As of November, Kupu A`e also opened up shop at Holomua.

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Deep in one of Molokai’s lush east valleys, a translucent, arched roof frames green peaks and greener foliage as far as the eye can see.

“These are the girls!” says Patty McCartney with motherly pride, stepping through the door and glancing around fondly. The girls are vanilla plants, a type of orchid vine producing beans that hold one of the world’s most popular flavors and fragrances.

Her 50 plants produce about 1000 beans annually. Each bean is hand pollinated by McCartney. After almost 10 years of growing vanilla at her farm, Pualani O Molokai, McCartney launched a new venture last month selling vanilla products -- grown, produced and bottled on Molokai. The process is labor-intensive, but the results are getting rave reviews from customers and business owners who sell her products.

For almost 10 years, ninth through 12th graders at Molokai High have had to learn science without lab facilities. Students must often watch video simulations instead of performing hands-on experiments, according to the Department of Education (DOE).

But that may change within two years.

Molokai High School is in the process of obtaining permits to build two science classrooms, scheduled for completion by the end of 2015, according to the draft Environmental Assessment.

A single structure will hold two science classroom labs and use energy-efficient design. Plans also call for a rooftop solar system and rainwater catchment basin to support the school’s education and agriculture efforts.

The project requires zoning changes, which were later approved by the Molokai Planning Commission in November. As of the end of 2014, construction had not yet begun, pending a determination whether additional parking is needed.

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FEBRUARY Power Outages Unexplainable The Molokai Landfill closed temporarily after workers discovered a potentially unexploded ordnance there.

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

The ordnance was from the 1940s, when military aircraft dropped practice bombs on some areas of Molokai for training, according to U.S. Army’s Staff Sergeant Corbin Heard with the 74th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit at Schofield Barracks. Heard said the 500-pound concrete Business cards $25 practice bomb had already been detonated $45 years ago, but to ensure that no explosive material remained, he said he $15 followed Photos EOD Passport procedure, which involved$25 a con$5 trolled detonation.

Maui Electric Company representatives visited Molokai 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, had no identifiable cause.

After thorough investigations brought no answers, Maui Electric brought a generator consultant to Molokai, who found “one broken wire on one little connector to the generator,” said Kentz when he visited again in May. Since that small problem that caused a major 50 cards mystery was fixed, Kentz reported the 100was cards system running more reliably.

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Businesswoman Awarded

A tradition of Molokai entrepreneurship with aloha fostered by the late Annette Pauole-Ahakuelo is being carried on today by many local business people. Wailani Tanaka, owner of Something For Everybody, was honored for that spirit by being named the recipient of the special 2014 Annette Pauole-Ahakuelo Molokai Small Business Achievement Award.

Part of this year’s Mayor’s Small Business Awards, Tanaka was given the recognition as the Mayor's Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce honored the winners from around Maui County. Tanaka was the only recipient from Molokai, though one of three to receive nominations; others were Suzette Kahana of Kalapaki Girl Designs and Tarrah and Noa John Horner of iCandie and iCopie.

Hawaiian Airlines Welcomed Back Urban development in Hawaii has left native butterflies with dwindling habitat, but on Molokai, butterflies can enjoy a buffet in downtown Kaunakakai. A speciallydesigned garden in front of the Molokai Public Library, created through volunteer community efforts, offers butterfly flower favorites, beauty for passersby and an agriculture education for keiki.

“Just like bees, butterflies are important for agriculture because they’re pollinators and a lot of people don’t know that,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture Molokai inspector Chevy Levasa, who spearheaded the project in her free time.

Levasa said the plants she selected for Molokai’s garden could attract butterfly species. Leaves will be eaten by the caterpillars, while the flowers will be enjoyed once the insects transform to butterflies. In the future, Levasa said the plants may be replaced with more native species. The Friends of Molokai Public Library now takes care of the garden.

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Renewable Energy Proposal Changes Ikehu Molokai -- the project proposed jointly by Princeton Energy and Molokai Ranch with the goal of lowering the island’s electricity rates and creating a 100 percent renewable energy source – changed directions since its inception in 2013. Steve Taber, the CEO of California-based company Princeton, said after community concerns, plans do not include the stored hydro energy system above Manila Camp originally proposed.

Princeton and Molokai Ranch went “back to the drawing board” and decided to take the pumped hydro out of the equation, Taber said. Instead, they proposed a solar array be moved to a new location in the industrial area near Maui Electric’s power plant, with battery storage of energy.

As of April, the company announced the project will go forward in phases. The first phase, scheduled for 2016, is projected to get Molokai to about 40 percent renewables, coming from solar panels. Ikehu Molokai has not announced any changes or updates since then.

A Legacy of Language As a child, Kilia Purdy-Avelino listened to her grandfather carrying on effortless conversation in `Olelo Hawaii, the Hawaiian language.

“He was my inspiration to get into Hawaiian language at all,” she said. “I made it my goal in life to learn the language and to be able to converse with him.”

When her grandfather passed away, her mission changed: teaching the language to make sure it lives on.

That was the goal of the first annual `Aha Ho`okuku `Olelo, Hawaiian Language Competition. In celebration of Mahina Aloha `Olelo, Hawaiian Language Month in February, a statewide observance signed into law last year, Molokai held the first language competition the island has seen in generations, according to event coorganizer and emcee, Manuwai Peters.

Organized by community representatives from each school level, the event showcased more than 50 `olelo speakers of all ages who showcased their skill in two com-

As Hawaiian Airlines officially launched its new service, `Ohana by Hawaiian, to Molokai, hundreds of residents and officials celebrated an occasion that for many, felt like a homecoming for the company.

“Molokai has been part of our ohana for the last 85 years,” said Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian Airlines (HA) president and CEO. “For the last 10 years, we have not been able to operate here, but every single one of those days in between we’ve been working on plans to bring this wonderful day to fruition.”

Under sunny skies, a crowd turned out to welcome the aircraft, greeting its arrival with oli and lei from Molokai residents preschool-aged through kupuna. Molokai’s Aunty Kauila Reyes was honored by worldrenowned Hilo artist Sig Zane, who designed the aircraft’s kapa pattern. Zane said Reyes inspired him, describing his fond and frequent visits to Molokai, where he used to stay with Reyes and her family.

Molokai’s Champion of Change

Jon Brito calls the summer he decided to take a break from pursuing his Bachelor’s degree a defining moment in his life. That was when he solidified his passion for conservation and natural resource management -- a passion that landed him a national honor. The 24-year-old from Molokai was selected as one of the White House’s Champions of Change that recognizes those around the country who engage the next generation of conservation stewards -- and one of only two youth leaders to be awarded.

"Jon's commitment to the environment and his selfless mission to protect Hawai'i's precious land and culture is inspiring," said U.S. Senator Brian Schatz. "This high honor is well deserved and makes us all proud."

Brito’s service to the island's land and people has helped protect and restore countless endangered native Hawaiian species and habitats, and perpetuated Native Hawaiian knowledge and culture, according to Kupu, a Hawaii-based nonprofit that he worked for.

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Duo Dishes Out Aloha

If you tasted a difference at Paddlers Inn, it’s probably thanks to sibling team, Tammy Smith and Kama Hoe, welcomed into the Paddlers family as of September 2013. Working as general managers, they are dedicated to not only improving the total dining experience, but also creating job security and supporting the community while they’re at it.

For more than 30 years, Smith and Kama have excelled in food service, managing their own catering companies and restaurants, feeding thousands on Oahu and on the mainland. Since revamping the menu, Kama and Hoe have been working with local producers in the community to keep dollars on Molokai. Using greens from Barking Deer Farm, local meat from the Molokai slaughterhouse, and shrimp from Keawa Nui Farms, Kama said part of their goal is to highlight Molokai products and boost the local economy.

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grant money and start a Molokai Youth the world in the teamwork category and 17th for Qualifications out of 60 teams Theater. worldwide. Their results also qualified them Honoring Hawaii’s First to compete in the international competition Homestead over the summer in Honolulu.

Beginning in 1921, a selected group “I think sometimes it can be easy for of hardy Hawaiian families began build- us… to take for granted how awesome all ing a life in Kalama`ula. They cleared of you are, so I get the privilege of being kiawe, constructed homes and infra- able to tell you how awesome you are,” said structure, planted gardens and raised live- Gabbard, “and how proud we are, not just stock. It was difficult work, but because of here on Molokai, not just here in Hawaii, but their success, more than 6,000 Hawaiian across the country to see how the talent and Homesteaders now live around the state, the skill of the students here is representing according to OHA Chairperson Colette the strength of Hawaii…”

Machado.

Assisted by County Councilwoman “They had to make do and… they Stacy Crivello, Gabbard presented the team overcame that and succeeded,” said Mach- with Congressional recognition. ado. “If it wasn’t for the Kalama`ula demonstration, [Native Hawaiians] wouldn’t be where we are today.”

The descendants of Hawaii’s first 42 homesteaders in Kalama`ula gathered to celebrate 90 years since the establishment of the Kalaniana`ole Settlement, as it was known. For descendants, the three-day anniversary event -- spanning Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Kalaniana`ole Hall -- was an opportunity to share stories of their family history and growing up in Kalama`ula.

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Tante’s at Hotel Molokai

Wildlife biologist Dan Ruthrauff stood for 12 hours in Kaunakakai’s Koheo Wetland -- blinded by wind and blowing sand -- waiting for one of the world’s rarest shorebirds to show up. The bristle-thighed curlew is a pencil-legged, long-beaked, speckled brown bird known in Hawaii as the kioea.

Ruthrauff, a biologist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) at the Alaska Science Center, was one of three wildlife scientists who joined Molokai biologist and native bird expert Arleone Dibben-Young in a four-day effort to tag kioea. Their goal was to place color-coded tags on their legs, along with geolocators that will provide tracking data on the birds’ migration routes between Alaska and the Pacific Islands, before gently releasing the birds. Though similar efforts have taken place on Oahu, this was the first kioea tagging on Molokai. The kioea is the official bird of Kaunakakai, declared in 2011, and the island is winter home to up to 23 kioea.

Goodbye to Island Air On April 1, Island Air took off from Molokai for the last time after the company announced that it would end its service to the island. Island Air CEO Paul Casey told the Dispatch that the company waited until it was “sure that the residents of Molokai had adequate service” before deciding to “redeploy our aircraft to another route that needs more capacity.”

Island Air had eight full-time and seven part-time employees based on Molokai, the longest of whom has worked for the company more than 25 years, according to Casey.

The airline had been operating only two flights daily to Molokai since November, 2013, and had become infamous for delayed flights, which caused some customers to avoid the airline altogether. Yet for some employees, it meant the loss of the jobs. The airline said all Molokai-based employees were offered transfer elsewhere within the company.

Finding Neverland

Keiki sent their loved ones flying on a musical journey to Neverland at Kualapu`u School’s performance of “Peter Pan,” the school’s last theater production. It was the school’s second musical and fourth annual production. Students wrote, choreographed, and directed an original screenplay as part of a class lesson each year.

It was performing arts teacher Vicki Boswell’s last year at the school, and she said she hoped her students learned never to give up. Boswell retired this year because Kualapu`u School cut funding support to the school’s performing arts program. Boswell assured her students and their ohana that the budget cuts won’t keep her from introducing keiki to the theatre. She said she, along with several volunteers, plan to apply for

Almost two years after the kitchen at Hotel Molokai was burned in a devastating fire, the restaurant and bar sought a fresh start with new management. Tante’s Island Cuisine, a family-operated restaurant on Maui, took over management of the former Hula Shores Bar, and, with reconstruction of the kitchen underway, was anticipated to operate the restaurant.

However, the deal fell through later in the year. As of November, Hotel Molokai Manager Michael Drew said kitchen construction is on track to be completed in early Alumni travelled far and wide to their 2015. He estimated the restaurant will open

by Valentine’s Day, with or without outside old stomping grounds on campus to commanagement. As of the end of 2014, another memorate 75 years of educating young minds and to look back on how Molokai operator had not yet been found.

High School has transformed through the Stand Against Bullying years.

“We had Molokai High School Dairy where we would milk the cows and distribute all the milk,” said James “Jimmy” Duvauchelle, a fourth generation Molokai paniolo who graduated in 1962. “We were self-sustainable as far as milk, and we had chickens, supplied eggs and the vegetables.”

MHS entertained alumni with a parade, a lu`au in the Barn, kickball games with rivaling classes and a ho`olaulea in the afternoon. During the reveal of the time capsules, Richard Otsuji, the oldest MHS alumnus, clenched a black-and-white photo of 24 MHS seniors, the entire graduating class of 1942. After waiting 25 years to uproot the time capsule buried during MHS’ 50th anWhen people think about bullying, it niversary in 1989, Otsuji and many alumni usually involves playground spaces and found digging up the past brought a rush of high school hallways. But the conversation emotion. shouldn’t stop there, say advocates of Molokai’s Families Against Bullying (FAB).

It's a problem that affects communities, families and schools nationwide. Tackling the issue takes a commitment from parents, teachers and children themselves. That was Kawela Bridge Stoplight Molokai’s first stoplight was installed the message delivered when FAB members and supporters took to the streets to gener- at the Kawela Stream Bridge construction ate a conversation on bullying in Molokai site for two weeks to assist in traffic flow while the new bridge was being paved. schools.

“I felt it was my own responsibility to Contractor Goodfellow Bros. put the final take action not only for my son’s benefit but touches on the state Department of Transalso for others,” said Shrene Naki, parent portation (DOT) bridge project and it was advocate who founded FAB in June 2013 af- completed at the end of July.

Construction on the new bridge began ter her son began struggling with bullying in 2012 and was scheduled for completion at school. “I had to take a stand.” in January of this year. However, lapses in Gabbard Assists Veterans state permits caused months of delays. The After a nearly decade-long fight to new bridge is almost 20 feet wider than the build a veterans’ center on Molokai, includ- former bridge, allowing for a 10-foot wide ing a few years in the construction phase, shoulder on each side of the highway, acthe building still isn’t finished. But Molokai cording to DOT officials. The height of the veterans hoped that a visit from Rep. Tulsi new bridge will be higher above water level Gabbard, herself a combat veteran with the to accommodate frequent flooding of the Hawaii National Guard, would help spur its Kawela Stream, and the streambed under completion. it will be lined with concrete to protect the Inside the painted but empty interior of banks from erosion and facilitate maintethe building on Kaunakakai Place, Gabbard nance. The $6.1 million bridge project was 80 talked with members of Molokai Veterans percent federal and 20 percent state-funded.

Caring for Veterans (MVCV) about the challenges they are facing with both the center Quakes Shake Up Molokai Molokai residents experienced a and receiving services on Molokai. She also honored the late MVCV Commander Larry shake-down when a 4.1 magnitude earthHelm by visiting his family and promising quake originating about eight miles westher support to complete the center, which southwest of Kualapu`u was felt around the island. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was his dream.

With funding shortages as the main Earthquake Hazards Program rates the perchallenge in finishing the building, Gab- ceived shaking of earthquakes on a “Shakebard suggested ways to raise money, as well Map” system, and on a scale of 1 to 10, this as the possibility of having National Guard earthquake was listed as a six, or “strong.”

Residents reported track lights falling, members assist in completing construction.

As of the end of 2014, the building is much windows rattling and houses shaking. No major damages were reported, though, and closer to being completed. no tsunami threat resulted from the tremor.

The quake was one of five with magRobotics Team Gets nitudes greater than four in the last 25 years Congressional Praise north of Molokai, Hawaii News Now reDuring her visit to Molokai, Congress- ported. According to the USGS, the quakes woman Tulsi Gabbard also honored the are likely resulting from the Earth’s crust Molokai Middle School Robotics Team for and mantle adjusting to the weight of the their accomplishments at the VEX IQ Ro- islands on top of it. botics World Championships in California.

A smaller tremor of 2.8 magnitude The team came home ranked 10th in originating about 7 miles west northwest of

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Strumming Up Business

Todd Ragsdale, a boat builder, musician and fervent collector, wanted to try something different after retirement. Six months ago, he fused his passion for music and fondness for collecting ukuleles into a business to share both his hobbies with Molokai. Thus was born Molokai Music Maker, where he sells handmade and vintage ukuleles from Hawaii, the mainland, Indonesia and beyond.

Ragsdale began collecting a decade ago, and has continued his quest while starting his business. He began selling ukuleles at Hotel Molokai’s Christmas Sale last year and decided to turn his hobby into a lucrative avenue after a positive response from the community. You can find him behind a table scattered beautifully with polished, rich ukuleles every Friday at Hotel Molokai Kupuna Friday Nights. He also sets up shop at the weekly Saturday Kaunakakai Market.

Makani Kai Re-Selected for Kalaupapa The Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded Makani Kai Air the Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidy to service Molokai’s isolated settlement of Kalaupapa for the next four years.

Makani Kai was originally awarded the Kalaupapa EAS at the end of 2011 for two years, and filed for renewal to continue serving the settlement last year. Mokulele Airlines and two mainland companies also applied. The EAS is a federal subsidy that ensures rural communities throughout the U.S. receive adequate air service. Airlines are selected through an application process.

The Kalaupapa community had expressed vocal support of Makani Kai’s EAS renewal. Makani Kai will continue the current service of 12 non-stop round trips a week to Honolulu and 18 round trips a week to Ho`olehua with a nine-seat Cessna Grand Caravan under a DOT contract from June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2018.

OHA Trustees Talk Nation Building A standing-room-only crowd attended as Trustees from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) gathered concerns and highlighted efforts to improve conditions within Hawaiian communities. During the meeting, the Board of Trustees heard testimony relating to community concerns, beneficiary achievements, Hawaiian Home Lands and issues relating to federal recognition of Native Hawaiians.

The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) announced that it is moving forward on a rule-making process for re-establishing a government-to-government relationship with Native Hawaiians. Soon after the DOI announced its plans, OHA officials issued statements commending the move.

Trustees also discussed blood quantum concerns of Molokai residents regarding successorship to Hawaiian Homelands for those not meeting Hawaiian blood percentage requirements. Gene Ross Davis, Hawaiian Homes commissioner from Molokai, said the organization is working towards addressing those concerns.

SPORTS

Girls Basketball MIL Champs The Lady Farmers came away from the Maui Interscholastic League Division II Basketball Championships taking the title with a 65-37 win over Lanai. Top scorers were Tiara English with 20 points, Illana Meyer with 17, and Lehiwa Pedro and Hepuakea Falealii both scoring 8. They finished the season with a 14-1 record.

In the past seven years, the team has played in six state championships, taking the title in 2009. This MIL tournament title marks the second consecutive season moving them to states. At states, the team finished fourth this year.

Swimmers Break School Records Six Molokai swimmers headed to the state competition on Hawaii Island to culminate a season of dedication and records.

The 200 yard medley team and 200 freestyle teams both got state consideration times in the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) championship races, and ranked in the top

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YEAR IN REVIEW 24 in the state.

It was also a season of breaking school records. The Molokai Men's 200 Yard Freestyle Relay time at the MIL meet was 1:38.82, which broke the previous Molokai High School record of 1:39.57, set in 1997. Additionally, Nui Helm’s time of :59.33 in the 100 yard butterfly at the MIL championship finals this year broke the previous school record of :59.64 for the event set by Michael Manglicmot in 1997.

After coming in second to Seabury in the Maui Interscholastic League Championships, the Molokai girls paddling crew traveled to the state championships. They earned fifth place out of 16 crews, and also came home with a little something extra -- a $1,000 award from the Oahu Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA).

Coach Tania Kaholoaa said the money will get the team to all five races next season, and for some of the competitions, it may even cover airfare instead of having to Boys Basketball Ends Season ride the ferry. Kaholoaa said she’s proud of in 4th her team for overcoming bad weather conEntering the boys basketball season, ditions and tough competition this year at coach Carl Adolpho Jr. called the year a states and pushing themselves 100 percent. rebuilding period. The boys ended their season earning fourth place at Maui Inter- Softball Wins MIL scholastic League (MIL) Championships. Championship The Lady Farmers’ softball team deAfter coming close to beating Seabury in the regular season—sometimes, just a few feated the Lanai Pinelasses for a close win points away from victory -- Adolpho said for the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) the team was excited to get a chance to play Division II Championship crown. Home them again in their first match-up of the runs and a killer comeback led Molokai to 12-11 victory. The championship was played MIL championship.

However, tournament ended for the at home at Duke Maliu Regional Park for Farmers in a 35-58 upset. Adolpho said the first time in five years. They went on while making shots was the team’s difficul- to play in the state tournament, where they ty during the game, they greatly improved placed fifth.

The fairly young team, with one gradon their turnovers and passing by the end uating senior this year, outfielder Caylee of the season.

Ledesma, is looking forward strengthening Making History on the Mat their relationships as teammates and stronMolokai High senior Rizpah Torres- ger communication on the field next year, Umi was the first MHS wrestler to ever be said coach Coco Augustiro. named a four-time Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) champion. She also ranked Farmers Baseball Takes MIL the number two 125-pound wrestler in the Title state this year.

Molokai Lady Farmers had a strong team showing at states. Rizpah was accompanied to the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Wrestling Championships by seven teammates. Fellow MHS senior Karley Kaulili also won her 105-pound MIL title, and like Rizpah, went into states seeded number two and finished the states in fifth place. Cendall Manley and Esther TorresUmi both also finished states in fifth.

On the boys’ side, Iokepa Albino, who won his MIL weight class, and Kuikamoku Han, represented Molokai, both ending the The Farmers Baseball team took the season in the preliminary matches of states.

Noah Caparida faced a fractured ankle dur- Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division ing the season but came back at the end of II Championship title with a 12-0 five-inning win over St. Anthony. Molokai senior David the season to place third in the MILs. Rapanot led the victory by pitching a oneStrong Finish for Girls hitter and batted 4-for-4 at the plate. The Paddling Farmers finished the regular season with a

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7-0 record, and were the only MIL team rep- Farmers Track and Field roster this year, resented at the state tournament, where they with a good spread of athletes showing promise in high jump, discus, 300 hurdles, placed fifth.

400 meter, and 4x4 relay. Molokai High athHigh Expectations for Tennis letes shone at the MIL championship, with The Farmers tennis team enjoyed a Hikilii Chow taking second place in the high competitive season, with seven returning jump and fifth in the 300 meter hurdles. Reseniors and welcomed five freshmen as part bekah Adolpho placed fifth in discus and of 13 players on the boys team. After win- shot put, while other athletes represented ning the MIL doubles title the previous year, top 10 finishes. expectations were high for 2014. The girls team lost many games by default after aca- Athletes Nominated as demic commitments left them with an in- National All-Stars complete roster. At the MIL Championship, Nearly 1,000 of the nation’s top high doubles team Pono Chow and Ka`i DeCosta had a third round victory over St. Anothony, school boys and girls basketball athletes while Kaiea Downling and Conan Kawao are nominated each year to play on one of fell in the second round. Molokai’s Caulen two all-star teams for the McDonald’s All Angelsea won a second round game over American Games. This year, two players in state were nominated for the event that Baldwin. in the past has included basketball legends Boys Volleyball Rebuilds like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe It was a rebuilding year for Boys Vol- Bryant and Kevin Garnett. Those two playleyball, with a lot of seniors graduating ers were both Molokai High School (MHS) last year and young players stepping up in students -- seniors Shaniah Lopez and Da2014. Coach Hale Domingo said he worked vid Rapanot. with the team to make quick adjustments “We are delighted that Shaniah and to their mistakes and establishing stronger David were chosen to continue in the selecleadership among players. The athletes had tion process to compete in the McDonald’s a number of home games this year to show- All American Games,” said Erlinda Rosario, case the sport and gain hometown momen- a McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii owner tum. The team closed the season with a loss and operator. to Hana in the Maui Interscholastic League Athletics Fundraiser a semifinals tournament.

Golf Returns as Team Sport

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The Downtown Athletic Club Hawaii’s benefit fundraiser, “Cheers for Molokai and Lanai High,” held in January on Oahu raised $131,500 to benefit student athletes from both schools. Of the proceeds, $85,500 went to Molokai High and $46,000 benefitted Lanai High’s athletic program.

A mini documentary called “Going the Distance: The Journey of Molokai and Lanai Sports,” which aired on KGMB prior to the fundraiser – also generated awareness of the struggles faced by student athletes at Molokai and Lanai High who endure bumpy ferry rides and sleep on gym floors to participate in off-island away games.

In the 2013-2014 school year, MHS faced a $32,000 shortfall on its travel budget, which threatened participation and sometimes forced teams to send less-than-full squads for games on Maui and Lanai. Former MHS athletic director Hoku Haliniak Strong Showing for Track said the money raised will enable the school and Field to purchase new uniforms and equipment Twenty-two athletes made up the and help defray travel costs.

Molokai High competed with its first golf team this year in about 10 years. Last year, golf was played at the school as an individual game with four players, and this year, the group of six boys plays both as a team and as individuals.

With three matches held on their home Ironwood Hills course, the Farmers narrowly missed victory twice. Even though it’s their home turf, Ironwoods presents a challenge. Kamehameha Maui senior Lucas Park said he’s been playing golf for 10 years and called it “one of the toughest courses I’ve played on.”

While the team did not have a strong showing at the Maui Interscholastic League championship, Coach Darryl Rego said the boys show promise.

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The Hawaiian Eye Foundation was presented a medal for People's Health by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Dec. 11, in ceremonies at the Hue Central Hospital, Hue City, Viet Nam. The medal was awarded to Molokai’s John M Corboy, M.D., president of the Hawaiian Eye Foundation for "his supportive contributions to the development of Vietnam's Health Branch."

Making the presentation was Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Viet Tien, who cited the foundation's humanitarian decade of training over 1500 Vietnamese eye surgeons in advanced medical and surgical eye care.

In remarks to Nguyen Thi Doan, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Corboy praised the foundation's many volunteer surgeons and technicians who have donated their time, travel, and expertise since 2004 to train their Viet-

namese ophthalmologist colleagues in Hue and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).W The award ceremony was held in conjunction with the 120th Anniversary of the Hue Central Hospital, and was attended by 300 medical and governmental officials.

In addition to the South East Asian training programs in Vietnam and Myanmar, the foundation has served in the South Pacific for over 30 years, establishing clinics and sending volunteer eye care teams to Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Palau, Vanuatu and Kiribati. The foundation also provides eye surgical teams to Thailand, Mexico, Bolivia, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

For information on supporting, assisting or volunteering, visit the website, hawaiianeyefoundation.org, or contact the Hawaiian Eye Foundation at info@hawaiianeyefoundation.org.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child KES News Release On Friday, Dec. 12, Kaunakakai Elementary School (KES) held its annual Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child event. This event is held on campus in the evening and is an opportunity for Kaunakakai School students to come and experience a night of fun and holiday cheer while their parents have free time to enjoy themselves and strengthen their relationships!

We had more than 115 children participate in the event this year where they made Recycled-Paper pencil holders to give as Christmas gifts to their parents, created Origami star Christmas decorations, decorated delicious holiday-themed cupcakes, ate dinner and watched a movie.

Each year, we partner with the Molokai High School LEO Club and Interval House AmeriCorps groups

to ensure the event is a hit amongst the students. Thank you to LEO Club President Edel Mae Alvarez, LEO Club Advisors Julia DeGeorge and Malia Lee for spearheading the pencil holder craft! Thank you to Siri Anderson and AmeriCorps crew for coordinating the origami crafts! We also would not be able to do this event without our dedicated staff that helped with set up/ clean up, and volunteered during the event.

This year’s event was paid for with money from the Charity Walk that is held in May of each year.

If you have questions about this event or would like to learn more about how you can help support events like these, please contact our PCNC, Jennifer Whitted at 553.1730 or Jennifer_ whitted@notes.k12.hi.us.

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The Early Childhood Education program at University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai (UHMCM) is designed to prepare students to work with young children from birth to age 5 and their families. The curriculum is organized around a core of courses that provide

skills and knowledge needed by early childhood educators. Students can earn an Associate in Science (AS) degree in Early Childhood Education that articulates into the UH West Oahu’s Bachelor’s in Social Science degree, Early Childhood Education concentration.

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

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Treating Pain and Injuries with Cold or Heat

By Jennifer Smith, Physical Therapist, Pakolea Rehab If you’ve ever had an injury and wondered whether to apply cold or heat, you’re not alone – it’s a common uncertainty. Applying the incorrect agent can be more irritating than relieving. In general, ice is used on recent injuries and heat is used for more long standing injures once the inflammation has subsided.

As a Physical Therapist at Molokai’s Pakolea Rehab, I recommend the utilization of ice on new injuries up to 72 hours, or three days. The ice application will help minimize inflammation caused by the initial trauma and the leakage of blood into the surrounding tissue from ruptured capillaries. Ice will help constrict the blood vessels which will help relieve inflammation, reduce swelling and numb pain. Cold can be applied as an ice pack with ice cubes and a small amount of water in a zip-lock bag, frozen vegetables (be sure not to consume after thawing), or a frozen mixture of three cups water and one cup rubbing alcohol in a ziplock bag. Always be sure to place the cold agent in a pillow case to create a barrier before placing it on the skin. Cold packs should never be placed directly on the skin. The

application duration should be between 15 and 20 minutes and may be performed frequently through the day. Be sure to allow the skin to return to normal color and temperature before the next application.

In addition, be cautious using ice for treatment of injuries if one has circulation problems or decreased sensation.

The use of heat helps increase blood flow to the applied region.

For this reason, heat should only be utilized once inflammation and swelling resolves. Heat may be useful for sore and tight muscles, stiff joints, chronic pain and chronic sprain/strains. Heat can also be beneficial before exercise to warm up the connective tissue (utilize ice following exercise). Heat can be applied with an electric heating pad, warm compresses, or a hot shower/bath. Similar to ice application, heat should be applied for 20 minutes with frequent applications during the day. Be cautious not to become overheated and allow skin to return to normal color and temperature before re-application.

If you have any further questions regarding the application of heat or cold with certain injuries or conditions, please do not hesitate to call me at Pakolea Rehap, located in the Moore Center in Kaunakakai, at 808-553-5199.

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Hunters Discuss Safety Concerns

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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hen the Dispatch published a story earlier this month about a bullet being shot through a west end home, Molokai kupuna and hunter Yama Kaholoaa was concerned for the safety of Molokai residents and called the island’s hunters together. “[This] is not to make rules and regulations... but to be responsible and teach our children and grandchildren about safety,” Kaholoaa told the group that responded to his request to meet.

The west end homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Dispatch a bullet had been shot at night through his house at the north end of Papohaku Beach. Being a hunter himself, he said while the incident left him and his wife shaken up, he did not want to press charges but instead hoped the dangerous mishap would raise awareness of hunting safety.

“The guy was very nice and… knows how Molokai handles things. I appreciate that,” said Kaholoaa. “That’s why I made this meeting… We have to let people know to hunt safely, away from homes.”

While the dozen who attended the meeting didn’t have immediate answers, they began a discussion that focused on how to best foster education and respect.

“Right now we’re all taking the blame for this one person [who shot the home],” said attendee Harry-Ann Aki. Though a hunter education class is required by law in order to receive a hunting license, some said those teaching the class simply tell you what you need to know to pass the test, and a lot of information that would be useful to Molokai hunters isn’t included.

“You can educate in the classroom, but it’s best to go teach them in the field,” said hunter Nelson Rapanot, an officer of the Molokai Bowhunters Archery Club.

Education on cultural values, how to utilize the whole animal and not leave carcasses to rot is needed for young hunters, in addition to the state requirements, attendees said.

“Give them a safe place to hunt, then they don’t have to go at night,” said Kaholoaa. “How and where you dispose of carcasses is another issue. Give thanks for the meat you have.”

Ronald Rapanot Sr. agreed, referencing increasing reports of deer being left to rot by the roadside with only the back straps removed.

“The one thing we have to teach is… [don’t] just bounty hunt,” he said.

“It’s sad for me to go out and see this kind of stuff. Young kids now just go for the biggest horn… We have to teach the young generation.”

The hunters in attendance discussed the best ways to begin teaching those lessons and ways to unite as a group of Molokai hunters to address the issues together. Kaholoaa said he thinks it’s important to get as many youth involved as possible so safe hunting practices can be shared early.

Nelson Rapanot said that is one of the goals of the Molokai Bowhunters, but the club has encountered challenges in that parents must also be committed, and equipment can be costly. One of the biggest hurdles, though, he said, is a lack of legal areas to hunt on Molokai – a concern many echoed.

“Molokai people have no more place to hunt,” said Nelson Rapanot.

“Everywhere we go, it’s poaching.”

He said most landowners don’t want to allow hunters on their property.

The Molokai Bowhunters has its own insurance and its members sign waivers taking responsibility for liability, but property owners are still reluctant.

“We’re open to any land we can hunt,” he said, highlighting a frustrating process of trying to work with various landowners and organizations. He added that a shooting range on Molokai would be an ideal setting to teach hands on safety skills, but one doesn’t currently exist.

Ronald Rapanot Sr. said he represents hunters on the Department of Land and Natural Resource’s Natural Area Reserves System (NARS) Commission, and could take some of the Molokai group’s frustrations to be discussed at the state level.

In the meantime, Kaholoaa said he plans to hold additional meetings soon to gather more hunters and form a plan to best share safety information and find solutions to Molokai’s hunting concerns.

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Arrest Made for May Murder

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Molokai man has been indicted for murder following the death of 20-year-old Molokai resident Koshari Waits in May, according to police. Jeffery Kalani Davis, 39, was arrested two weeks ago on charges of second-degree murder and several firearm violations, following a grand jury indictment.

On the morning of May 20, Waits’ body was found lying on a dirt road

along Kamehameha Highway in Mapulehu, spotted by a moped driver. Police reported a suspicious head injury, later saying he suffered a single gunshot wound to the back of his head.

On May 23, Davis was arrested in connection with the murder investigation, but was released the following day.

Davis pleaded not guilty last week, and bail has been set at $1.2 million.

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STEM for Molokai Youth MEDB News Release This year, Molokai’s students were among the thousands of youth empowered through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, thanks to the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)’s Ke Alahele Education Fund. On Molokai, three programs received MEDB’s grant awards.

At Kaunakakai Elementary, funds went to support the school’s extracurricular robotics program, and a “weXplore” curriculum for fifth graders that promoted college and career readiness through a variety of inquiry-based STEM projects in the classroom. At Molokai Middle School, funds were earmarked for the school’s robotics program that helped expose students to STEM opportunities and skills.

“MEDB’s grant funds are enabling local schools and organizations to create enriching STEM education programs,” said Ryan Churchill, MEDB Education Committee Chair. “Students and teachers gain im-

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portant STEM skills, build confidence and obtain needed tools to help them succeed in education and prepare for their careers.”

Each year, proceeds from MEDB’s annual fundraiser dinner goes to support STEM programs. This year, the MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner and Auction held at the Grand Wailea Resort drew 660 people and raised more than $300,000 for STEM education.

Participating in the event were Molokai Middle School’s Kaeya Cummings, Meleana Pu Kala and their mentor Iolani Kuoha who shared information about their school’s robotics team. The group also stole the show when they opened up the dinner program with a memorable pule. Dinner attendees included educators, students, government, business and community leaders.

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By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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his year's Miss Hawaii Rodeo, Cheyanne Keliihoomalu, made history as the first contestant from Molokai to compete in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant earlier this month.

She came home with what she called “an amazingly fun experience” and an award – being named Miss Congeniality, bringing with it a $1000 scholarship.

“It was a very tough week and so far out of my comfort zone,” wrote Keliihoomalu in a letter to the Dispatch. “However, it was an amazingly fun experience and I got to experience it with a phenomenal group of women from all over the country, who I can now call my friends.”

The Miss Rodeo America Pageant, held in Las Vegas, takes place annually in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Contestants must demonstrate

knowledge, skill and grace by competing in areas of appearance, horsemanship and personality.

Twenty-four-year-old Keliihoomalu is a sixth generation paniolo on Molokai whose family worked for Molokai Ranch.

Describing herself as shy, she prepared for months for the competition, and her hard work paid off as she flashed the shaka and shared her aloha spirit with the crowd.

“She did us proud and brought her aloha with her,” said Miss Rodeo Hawaii event organizer Lu Faborito, who also has families ties to Molokai. “They all loved her Hawaiian spirit and humble, sweet presence.”

Faborito said everyone “adored” Keliihoomalu, and she represented Hawaii’s paniolo traditions well.

She will reign as Miss Rodeo Hawaii until a new contestant is crowned next year.

Wishing You & Yours a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous 2015!

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Th Kaunakakai Gym 10 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 p.m.

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

Th Kaunakakai Gym 11 a.m.

Personal Training with Elias Vendiola M,T,W,Th,F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 553-5848, by appointment only, 5am-1:30pm PiYo LIVE with Solana Adachi every Monday at 5 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at MCHC Quit Smoking Mondays 11:45 a.m. Na Pu’uwai conference room. 560-3653.

Svaroopa Yoga with Connie Clews.

M Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m.

T Home Pumehana, 5:15 p.m.

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

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

Six-month progression begins Jan. 6. Call Connie at 553-3597.

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.

Zumba Basic with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 T, Th Home Pumehana, 9 a.m.

F Home Pumehana 9 a.m. 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.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class M Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

W Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m.

Open to all. For more info call 553-5402 Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot TH Mitchell Pauole Center, 7 p.m. Open to public.

Molokai Swim Club M, T, W, Th : Cooke Memorial Pool, 4:30 to 6 pm Pick-up Soccer W Duke Maliu Regional Park., 5pm Recreational Paddling with Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club. Call 553-3999 or 553-3530. All levels and abilities welcome.

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

Youth in Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Tues. & Thurs 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@ youthinmotion.org

MUSIC & ARTS

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

Strings Class on Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass at Kaunakakai Elementary Room A-103. Tues. & Thurs.

3- 4:45 p.m. Beginner 3 p.m., Intermediate 3:30 p.m., Advanced 4 p.m. Ages 5 to adults. Contact Bob Underwood at 646-0733.

Na Ohana Hoaloha Music & Hula at Paddlers, Sunday from 3-5 p.m.

Brass & Woodwinds Community Band class for ages 8 to adult. Free of charge. Emphasis on music performance with Spring Concert at end of school year. Available for loan: Clarinets, Flutes, Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones.

Classes at Molokai High School every Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with Bob Underwood. Call 646-0733 for more info.

Takeaway Tuesday guided ceramic studio 6-8 p.m., Molokai Arts Center. For more info contact molokaiartscenter@gmail.com.

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics, pottery class taught by Dan Bennett. New students must have instructor permission to join class.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

► Molokai Public Library Hours will be temporarily changed on this date to 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29

► No TB Testing at the Department of Health this week.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31

► Molokai Public Library Hours will be changed on this date to 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE

► Free Weight Loss Class with Ayda Ersoy, Jan. 6 at 5:30 p.m., Home Pumehana.

Learn how to lose body fat and see why previous diets haven’t worked. For more info, email Ayda@DietDocHawaii.com. ► Hawaiian Games at Kilohana School on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. It’s Makahiki time and KSCO Family Night. For more info, contact Mrs. Luafalemana at 558-2200 luamac820@yahoo.com.

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MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

approval for their grant application to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, a five-year grant that provides $200,000 a year.

Youth Ceramic Arts Classes every Saturday, for ages 4 - 11, using primarily clay (slab & pinch pot methods), although other methods may be used. Two classes available for an hour each: Session 1 at 9:45 a.m. and Session 2 at 11a.m. To sign up or receive additional info, please email molokaiartscenter@gmail.com.

riculum and extracurricular activities. Meet other homeschool families and teachers. Call Heather 658-0124 Ho`olehua Hawaiian Civic Club 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall.

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

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

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.

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

Molokai Community Children’s Council Every second Thursday at Home Pumehana, 2:30-4 p.m. Contact 567-6308 for info.

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.

Molokai Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 8:30 am at Paddlers Inn. Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down the lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tues. & Thurs. at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8-9 a.m. Open meeting. For more info, call Rodney at 213-4603.

Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors painting, drawing, photography and more. First Friday every month plus special dates with ArtAloha! Contact Heather at 6580124 or artalohamolokai@hotmail.com Read to Me at Molokai Public Library First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765.

Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool at MCHC Mon. & Wed., 8:30-10:30a.m., and the Kaulapu’u Community Center Tues. & Thurs., 8:30-10:30a.m. Call 560-5642 for enrollment forms.

MEETINGS

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

Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191.

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

Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meetings. 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall.

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

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. of each month at MAC with special field trips on Fridays.

Al-Anon Meeting, a weekly meeting to help family and friends of alcoholics, every Monday at Grace Church Community Hall in Hoolehua at 5:30 p.m.

ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open studio for adults every Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Contact Heather Williams at 658-0124, artalohamolokai@ hotmail.com or Art Aloha on facebook.

Families Against Bullying meets every 3rd Tues at Home Pumehana Conference Room from 3:30 to 5:00p.m. Contact Shrene Naki at 553-4225 or snakikeikicare@hawaiiantel.net Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Adventist Church with a group of inter-denominational Christian women. Second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. For more info, call 553-5428.

Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meet the first Monday of every month at 5 pm in Kalele Bookstore’s backyard. Contact Luann Cefola at 553-5265 or lcefola@earthlink.net.

HI Seed Savers, Green Gorilla Growers meet every third Monday at 5 p.m. for a potluck. For location, contact 336-1566.

Home-School Connection First Thursday of every month. Support in homeschool academic, creative cur-

► KSCO Family Night at Kilohana School on Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. For more info, contact Mrs. Luafalemana at 558-2200 luamac820@yahoo.com.

24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 808-213-5522

► Financial Aid Kickoff at Molokai Education Center on Feb. 20, from 12-2 p.m.

Get info on financial aid, scholarships and support resources for current and future students and community members. If you plan to attend, contact Nahiwa Naki at nahiwaal@hawaii.edu to ensure enough space for all attendees.

► New Homework Link Website on the Molokai Middle School website at molokaimiddleschool.com/homework.html. The website is a one-stop hub for students and parents with reminders of weekly classwork and homework assignments for each teacher and grade level.

► Enrollment To enroll at Molokai High School call Lori Kaiama at 567-6950 ext.

228 or Julia De George at ext. 229 to set up MOLOKAI MIDDLE SCHOOL an appointment for enrollment. Please go to the following Hawaii DOE website to see ► Join a Parent Support Team on the what documents will be needed for enroll- Molokai Middle School Facebook Page!

OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES SEARCH- 7th Grade: “Class of 2020 Support ment. doe.k12.hi.us/register/index.htm ► Adult Education Program to earn Team” and 8th Grade: “Class of 2019 Sup► 21st Century Grant Application Molo- port Team.” your High School diploma. For more info kai High and Middle School are awaiting

call Molokai Site Supervisor Bernell Kaleo Bishaw at 808-336-0460. ► Free Monthly Rummage Sale 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. ► Open Your Home to Hawaii’s Keiki in Foster Care through Hui Ho`omalu. Call 268-5122 or visit pidf.org for more information.

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.

From Puko`o Fire Station to Kaunakakai

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EAST 2 Expanded Rural Shuttle Service Kamo’i

Snack-n-Go

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

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

CENTRAL Expanded Rural Shuttle Service

MPC / Misaki's 6:50 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:05 PM

Kulana Oiwi 6:55 AM 9:05 AM 11:05 AM 1:05 PM 3:05 PM 4:10 PM

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

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

MEO Bus Schedule WEST Expanded Rural Shuttle Service

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

Elia's Corner 7:05 AM 9:15 AM 11:15 AM 1:15 PM 3:15 PM 4:20 PM

Hoolehua PO 7:10 AM 9:20 AM 11:20 AM 1:20 PM 3:20 PM 4:25 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

Kualapuu PO 7:15 AM 9:25 AM 11:25 AM 1:25 PM 3:25 PM 4:30 PM

Moloka’i General Store

Kualapuu PO 7:15 AM 9:25 AM 11:25 AM 1:25 PM 3:25 PM 4:30 PM

MPC / Misaki's 7:25 AM 9:35 AM 11:35 AM 1:35 PM 3:35 PM 4:40 PM

Kaunakakai to Maunaloa

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

New Bus Schedule as of January 3, 2012

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

Hoolehua / Kualapuu to Kaunkakai Kamo’i

Snack-n-Go

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

Kaunkakai to Hoolehua / Kualapuu

MEO Bus Schedule

Kamo’i

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

2-1a 2-2a 2-3a 2-4a 2-5a 2-6a

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaluakoi Villas NA NA NA NA 2:25 PM 4:30 PM

Hikiola / Mkk Airport 6:30 AM 8:40 AM 10:35 AM 12:40 PM 2:45 PM 4:50 PM

Kulana Oiwi 6:40 AM 8:50 AM 10:45 AM 12:50 PM 2:55 PM 5:00 PM

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

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "On some nights I still believe," said rascal journalist Hunter S. Thompson, "that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio." In 2015, I invite you to adopt some of that push-it-to-the-edge attitude for your personal use, Libra. Maybe not full-time; maybe not with the same manic intensity that Thompson did. Rather, simply tap into it as needed -- whenever you've got to up your game or raise your intensity level or rouse the extra energy you need TO ACHIEVE TOTAL, WONDROUS, RESOUNDING VICTORY!!! The coming months will be your time to go all the way, hold nothing back, and quest for the best and the most and the highest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Hell is the suffering of being unable to love," wrote novelist J. D. Salinger. Using that definition, I'm happy to announce that you have a good chance of avoiding hell altogether in 2015. If there has been any deficiency in your power to express and bestow love, I think you will correct it. If you have been so intent on getting love that you have been neglectful in giving love, you will switch your focus. I invite you to keep a copy of this horoscope in your wallet for the next 12 months. Regard it as your "Get Out of Hell Free" card.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Twenty miles long, the Onyx River is the longest body of moving water on the continent of TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Beetles are abundant and Antarctica. Most of the year it's ice, though. It actually flows ubiquitous. Scientists have identified more than 350,000 for just two or three months during the summer. Let's hope species, and they are always discovering new ones. In 2011, that continues to be the case for the foreseeable future. It for example, they conferred official recognition on 3,485 ad- would be a shame if global warming got so extreme that the ditional types of beetles. I'm seeing a parallel development in Onyx melted permanently. But now let's talk about your own your life, Taurus. A common phenomenon that you take for metaphorical equivalent of the Onyx: a potentially flowing granted harbors mysteries that are worth exploring. Some- part of your life that is often frozen. I'd love to see it heat up thing you regard as quite familiar actually contains interest- and thaw. I'd love it to be streaming and surging most of the ing features you don't know about. In 2015, I hope you will time. And in 2015, I think that's a distinct possibility. Consider open your mind to the novelties and exotica that are hidden making the following declaration your battle cry: I am the in plain sight.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Auguste Escoffier (1846- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "The best way to keep a 1935) was an influential French chef who defined and stan- prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's dardized the five "mother sauces." But he wasn't content to in prison." That quote is attributed to both Russian author be a star in his own country. At the age of 44, he began his Fyodor Dostoevsky and Russian author Aleksandr Solzhenit"conquest of London," bringing his spectacular dining experi- syn. Regardless of who said it, I urge you to keep it in mind ence to British restaurants. He thought it might be hard to sell throughout 2015. Like all of us, you are trapped in an invisible his new clientele on frogs' legs, a traditional French dish, so prison: a set of beliefs or conditioned responses or bad habits he resorted to trickery. On the menu, he listed it as "Nymphs that limit your freedom to act. That's the bad news. The good of the Dawn." According to my reading of the omens, this is news is that in the coming months, you are poised to discover an example of the hocus-pocus that will be your specialty the exact nature of your invisible prison, and then escape it. in 2015. And I suspect you will get away with it every time as long as your intention is not selfish or manipulative, but CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When he was 37 years old, rather generous and constructive. actor Jack Nicholson found out that Ethel May, the woman he had always called his mother, was in fact his grandma.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The entomologist Charles P. Furthermore, his "older sister" June was actually his mom, Alexander (1889-1981) devoted much of his professional who had given birth to him when she was 17. His relatives life to analyzing the insect known as the crane fly. He identi- had hidden the truth from him. I suspect that in 2015 you will fied over 11,000 different species, drew 15,000 illustrations uncover secrets and missing information that will rival Nichof the creatures, and referred to his lab as "Crane Fly Haven." olson's experience. Although these revelations may initially That's the kind of single-minded intention I'd love to see you be confusing or disruptive, in the long run they will heal and adopt during the first six months of 2015, Cancerian. What liberate you. Welcome them!

I'm imagining is that you will choose a specific, well-defined area within which you will gleefully explore and experiment AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "Meupareunia" is an Engand improvise. Is there a subject or task or project you would lish word that refers to a sexual adventure in which only one have fun pursuing with that kind of intensity? of the participants has a good time. I'll be bold and predict that you will not experience a single instance of meupareunia LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In Don DeLillo's novel Underworld, in 2015. That's because I expect you'll be steadily upgrading Cotter Martin is a young boy living in New York in the 1950s. your levels of empathy and your capacity for receptivity. You The following description is about him. "In school they tell will be getting better and better at listening to your intimate him sometimes to stop looking out the window. This teacher allies and reading their emotional signals. I predict that synor that teacher. The answer is not out there, they tell him. And ergy and symbiosis will be your specialties. Both your desire he always wants to say that's exactly where the answer is." to please and your skill at giving pleasure will increase, as will I propose we regard this passage as one of your themes in your understanding of how many benefits you can reap by 2015, Leo. In other words, be skeptical of any authority who being a responsive partner. tells you where you should or should not be searching for the answers. Follow your own natural inclination, even if at first PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "Be good and you will be it seems to be nothing more than looking out the window. lonesome," said Mark Twain. Do you agree? I don't -- at least as it applies to your life in 2015. According to my understandVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "It is always important to know ing of the long-term astrological omens, you will attract an when something has reached its end," writes Paulo Coelho in abundance of love and luck by being good -- by expressing his book The Zahir. Use this advice heroically in 2015, Virgo. generosity, deepening your compassion, cultivating integrity, Wield it to clear away anything that no longer serves you, that and working for justice and truth and beauty. That doesn't weighs you down or holds you back. Prepare the way for the mean you should be a pushover or doormat. Your resolve new story that will begin for you around your next birthday. to be good must be leavened by a determination to deepen "Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters," Coelho your self-respect. Your eagerness to do the right thing has to says, "it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is to include a commitment to raising your levels of self-care. leave in the past those moments in life that are over."

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Veterans Corner

By Jesse Church Aloha all my fellow veterans and residents of Molokai, old Jesse here with all the veterans news and upcoming events.

The veterans here on Molokai have begun to receive the new VA Choice Card.

If you have not gotten it, you will get in the next few weeks. Approximately three months ago, the U.S. Congress and the President signed into law the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. What this temporary program does is allow veterans the choice to receive care outside of VA when they qualify, or when wait times for VA health care exceed the standards set by law. Also, you must check your eligibility and receive advance authorization from VA. When you receive your card, read all the information accompanying it, and do call the number to have your eligibility checked. If you want more information about this program, please visit va.gov/opa/choiceact.

Note that according to the Military Times, the first veterans receiving the Choice Card were not the veterans already facing long wait times for VA appointment even though they provoked the VA scandal and the ensuing legislation. The VA has said because they are placed second they are not being forgotten again, and I am one veteran that would like to see those veterans get the help they need and deserve as quickly as possible.

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Section 507-43 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the construction for Peter Sprague Davenport and Yukali OhnoDavenport, Owners, by Comstock Construction, Inc, of that certain addition located at 336 Kaiwi St, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Lot #595, TMK: 2-5-3-010:066-0000, Building Permit #B20140205 was completed on 12/9/2014.

Peter Sprague Davenport and Yukali Ohno-Davenport, Owner Published in The Molokai Dispatch 12/17/2014 and 12/24/2014.

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ing 2014 and not 2013, and now I have to remember 2015. I tell you, I believe the older you get the faster time goes by. I surely hope that 2014 was a very good year for all of Molokai, and may 2015 be even better. You will be able to reminisce about 2014 in this and next week’s issue of the Molokai Dispatch. They will be the year in review issues.

On this date in history, Jan. 1, 2000, despite widespread fears that computers would be unable to read the date correctly and crash in the “Y2K effect,” America and the rest of the world slid into the new year with only minor problems. The U.S. Commerce Department estimated more than $100 billion was spent from 1995 to 1999 to fix the problem. On Jan. 26, 1784, Benjamin Franklin announced his opposition to the bald eagle as the national symbol, asserting that “the turkey is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true native of America.”

This holiday season, let us all take some time to give thanks to all our active duty military personnel, especially the people overseas away from home and family. Also, reserve military personnel, we thank you and all our veterans for all they have done, and the people of Molokai. To all these truly wonderful people who love their country, I say mahalo. I would like to thank the people of Molokai for all your help and support in writing this column. If anyone has any questions, suggestions or news, please call old Jesse at 5533323. Everybody enjoy your holidays and remember that old Jesse loves you all very dearly. Aloha.

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LETTERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baby Luau

We, the parents of Teanjse DudoitGalam, would like to say thank you to all who helped with making her first birthday luau a success. We apologize if we missed anyone.

Mahalo to Kamalu, Cliffton, Kyle, Amana/Rob, Kay/Shawna, Bry/Rich, Star/Kevin, Jaime/Dan, Kabs/Isaiah, Mama Larie, Lelia/Vicky, Bradda Maliu, M/M Kahea Maliu, Tricia/Matt, Guy/ Albert/Damien Espaniola, Mel Spencer `Ohana, Aunty Cory Jacobs, Tasha Ma-

hiai, Jr. Keohuloa and family, Hana/Kolo, Arlen Anco, Tutu Esther Keohuloa, M/M Gordon Galam, Kar/L.J., Becky Dudoit, Johnette, Cliff/Peaches, Nelle, Nui/Bubs, Ana/Jo Hansen, Corina/Joey, P.J. Augustiro, Sepu, Jazz Ne/Mom, Aunty Maggie, Jon Jon K., Cody B., Buff/Chase, and Kolo Poepoe.

With love, Teanjse Dudoit-Galam and her parents

Miss Rodeo Hawaii My dearest family and friends, I’m sorry for taking so long to write this, I just didn’t know what to say. I’ll start by saying, I’ve survived the Miss Rodeo America Pageant! It was a very tough week and so far out of my comfort zone. However, it was an amazingly fun experience and I got to experience it with a phenomenal group of women from all over the country, who I can now call my friends.

Although I didn’t bring home the crown, my pageant sisters chose me to be Miss Congeniality. This is such an honor and privilege. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, the contestants, judges,

parents, and spectators alike. God has blessed me with such an adventurous opportunity and more so, He has blessed me with the most supportive family and friends in the world (that would be you)!

So with that, I’d like to thank my sponsors, family and everyone else who helped me get to Vegas to represent Molokai, Hawaii, the Paniolo heritage, and God. It overwhelms my heart with joy when I think of all the love and support you have given me.

I couldn’t have done any of this without you. With that I will continue to strive my best to represent you all during the remainder of my reign as Miss Rodeo Hawaii.

Me ke aloha, Cheyanne Keli`iho`omalu Miss Rodeo Hawaii 2014

MEO Service I am writing to thank Maui Economic Opportunity for their many years of service to the people of Molokai. For the past 15 years, I have been a volunteer with the MEO food distribution program that now includes both perishable and non-perishable foods. As volunteers, we are always well treated by the MEO staff and made to feel welcome.

MEO will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, and on Molokai we would be lost without MEO. Its bus service helps

us get around and is especially important to our seniors who can no longer drive.

They also provide pre-school programs for our keiki and even business development classes for our entrepreneurs.

I am grateful to be helping in this organization that is serving the community so well.

Mahalo MEO. Lily Young

CHURCH SERVICES

Topside Molokai UCC Churches Kahu Napua Burke | 553-3823 | Waialua - 11:00am Kalaiakamanu Hou - 9:30am | Ho`olehua - 8 am Kalua`aha - 12:30am (4th Sunday, only)

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 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

Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastor Robin Saban | 808-553-5235 | 1400 Maunaloa Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI | 9:15 am Adult and Children Sabbath School | 11:00 am Worship Service First Assembly of God King’s Chapel Kahu Robert Sahagun | 553-5540, Cell: 646-1140 Maunaloa, Sunday 9 am, Kaunakakai, Sunday 10:30 am, Sunday Evening 6 pm, Tuesday Evening 6:30, Mana’e, Sunday 6 pm

Grace Episcopal Church Father Jim Loughren | 567-6420 | frjimloughren@icloud.com | 2210 Farrington Ave | Mass at 9 am Wed, 10 am Sun | All are welcome Baha’i Faith Open house every third Sunday of the month Mile 14 east | 3pm | Discussion and refreshments | All are welcome | For information: 558-8432 Email: bahaimolokai@yahoo.com | www.bahai.org Molokai Shekinah Glory Church Pu’ukapele Avenue, Hoolehua (drive all the way down) 10 AM Worship Service | Senior Pastor Isaac Gloor, Pastor Brandon Joao | “We Welcome All”

To add or update information for your church, email Editor@TheMolokaiDispatch.com

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The Molokai DispaTch • Dec 24, 2014 •

Wedding Mahalo To our family and friends near and far, thank you for celebrating our special day with us.

First and foremost we would like to thank our parents, Esther and Bill TorresUmi, and Tina Domingo and Braj Rawlins, for all the love, help and support that you continue to give us. We want to send a special thank you to the following: Celeste, Leisha, Shy, Tarrah and Noa, Aunty Hana, Uncle Bobby and Aunty Pheobe, Coach Mel and Amy, Grandma Lorraine and Papa Walter, Grandma Charlotte, Aunty Keo and Uncle KK, Aunty Loke and Uncle Kervin, Kekahunas, Cyn, Aunty Gloria, Kalehua, Uncle PJ, Uncle Eddie and Aunty Kim, Melan and Hale, Mahea, Berta, Lele, Leimana, Kalae, Kaohele, Hema and Puna, Jetta and Kaina, Uncle Travis and Tina, Papa Ed, Kenny Adachi, Tita Moana and Po`o, Kale, Mathew, Uncle Dean, Adolphos, Reyn and Tete, Aunty Gina, Uncle Ted, Samantha, Olelo, Uncle Ryoko, Uncle Eric, Uncle Bob, Delia, Summer, Aunty Solene, Cutis, Aunty Darlene, Aunty Serena, Aunty Malia, Aunty Libby, Kalak, Visha, Uncle Myron, Mama Kitty, Anake, Starlet and Clint, Uncle Lyndon, Aunty Tania, Dani, Aunty Lehua, Sybil, Uncle Lindsey, Rory, Kory and Kevin, Aunty Ruby, TC, Karrah, Aunty Liko,

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Aunty Ardis, Aunty Kathreen, Aunty Tina, Brohnson and Lilinoe.

Wedding Court: Maid of Honor Shyleen Inouye, Sister of the Bride; Best man Azariah Torres-Umi, Brother of the Groom.

Bridesmaids Sydney Rawlins (sister of the bride), Leisha Caspillo-Aalona (friend of the bride), Trinity NapoleonTorres-Umi (sister of the groom), Michal Torres-Umi-Blair (sister of the groom), Esther Torres-Umi (sister of the groom), Lulu Torres-Umi (sister of the groom) and Kulia Torres-Umi (sister of the groom).

Groomsmen Ehukai Rawlins (brother of the bride), Jireh Torres-Umi (brother of the groom), Keaka Kamakana (cousin of the bride), Kairos Torres-Umi (brother of the bride), Eben Napoleon (brother in law of the groom), Kawainui Kaulili (cousin of the groom), Tekoa Torres-Umi (brother of the groom).

Thank you all for the blessings, loving words and love. We apologize if we missed anyone.

Love you all, God Bless, and thank you again, Shiloh and Brittany Torres-Umi Dec. 13, 2014

Thank you Ka Honua Momona Thursday, Dec. 11, was a most delightful day for us kupuna who were invited to a Kupuna Cookout at the Ali`i Fishpond,

by Ka Honua Momona. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with joyous smiles and fresh leis from Uncle Mervin Dudoit, Kama and Herbert Hoe, cheerful ladies, and Josh Pastrana with his camera.

We sat comfortably under a tent at a long table facing a stage set up so all could follow the program. Then came a knockout of a cookout. Wow! Healthy, hearty, big-time luau. My eyes popped out to see a large piece of mullet on top of chicken luau, chicken long rice, salad, haupia, crab, papaya, and poi. On top of that, service kept asking if we wanted more. Surely, that was not a last minute planned event.

We thank Kama and Herbert for the terrific food. I was told mullets were caught in the month ahead, before the seasoned ended,

and were frozen for this event. We thank all who worked in the kitchen.

No cookout would have been complete without good entertainment and Hawaiian music. Kupuna were treated to the best from Alex and Kimo Paleka, Lyndon Dela Cruz and of course Julia. When they left the stage, another duo took over. I was happy to learn that one of the singers was the late Wayne Meyer's grandson, whose grandpa I taught many years ago. Time flies, unnoticed, inexorably, and touches one’s heart at expected moments.

Thank you most of all to Kauila Hanchett, Ka Honua Momona's manager, and to all those who honored us kupuna with a joyous day we will long remember.

Aloha pumehana. Mele Kalikimaka a me Hau`oli Makahiki Hou. Marie Yamashita

Excellence in Spelling KES News Release Throughout the month of November, students at Kaunakakai Elementary School (KES) prepared to take part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Each student grades two through six was given a Scripps National Spelling Bee Study Guide with 100 spelling words to practice for their classroom Spelling Bees. The top two winners from each second through sixth grade classroom then advanced to our School Spelling Bee Championship that was held Tuesday, Nov. 25 in our school cafeteria.

Congratulations to the 22 Classroom Spelling Bee Champions who participated in our School competition: Grade 2: Daviano Ortiz, Kaye Marie Alvarez, Kaia Yamashita, Enzo Kansana; Grade 3: Aiko Kanemitsu, Katelynn Whitted, Kielyn Guzman, Navaehstiny Valdez Luafalemana-Kalauli; Grade 4: Sapphire Puaa-Mae,

Lau Asuncion, Kealo Mahina, Meredith Go; Grade 5: KC Alvarez, Akone Manaba, Paige Fukuoka, Kristen Santiago; Grade 6: Dylan Coelho-Kelekolio, Kai`ina Afelin, Reese Raguindin, Kayla Clemens; Spelling Club Reps: Owen Svetin, Teruko Asano.

From the School Spelling Bee Championship, the top two students are invited to advance on to the Maui District Spelling Bee competition that will be held on Jan. 22 at Baldwin High School. Congratulations to Reese Raguindin for being our School Spelling Bee Champion! Reese and Owen will represent our school on Maui in January.

A big mahalo to our volunteer judges for the evening, Kumu Tiana Miguel and Ms. Catherine Cluett, as well as our volunteer pronouncer for the event, Mrs. Cindy Brito. The Scripps National Spelling Bee Coordinator at Kaunakakai Elementary School is Jenn Whitted.

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The Molokai DispaTch • Dec 24, 2014 •

CONDOMINIUMS

RESIDENTIAL

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• KE NANI KAI

1172 Newly remodeled unit Light & airy. $94,000 1146 Remodeled studio unit. $99,000 COTTAGE #2-B OCEANFRONT 2B/2B unit with excellent rental history. $450,000.

A-207 Nicely furnished wellmaintained unitSOwith LD rental history. $115,000

114 Beach & ocean view unit. Good rental history. $155,000 IN ESCROW 116 2 month fractional ownership. $25,000 146 Completely remodeled & painted. Sold w/ high end furnishings. Unit is well maintained. Ptivate garden views$199,500.

A-306 Top floor oceanfront unit w/ rental history Leasehold $169,850 B-122 Completely remodeled unit with new appliances, SOLD bathroom, & kitchen. $120,000

8900 Kam V hwy 2B/2B Oceanfront custom built home. Must see $1,050,000.

Lot 3250 Kaluakoi Rd. Ocean front 5+ acre lot with cottage. REDUCED to $850,000 46 Puunana Maunaloa – 5 bed, 3 bath home with rental income. Hardwood flooring, custom kitchen cabinets and more. $349,000

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Molokai Land & Homes HOME SITES

views. $185,000 Lot 79 Incredible unobstructed ocean views from this hill top property. $239,000 Lot 240 Second tier located on the ocean side of Kaluakoi Rd. 5.9 ac $249,000 • KAWELA PLANTATIONS Lot 54 SUPERB 3 island views $199,000

• PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS Lot 27 Level land of 5.1ac with fabulous views of Diamond head and the ocean. $220,000 Lot 237 Second tier oceanfront $269,000 Lot 199 Oceanfront private location close to Dixie Maru Beach. $775,000.

Lot 132 20 acre lot in Papohaku Ranchlands with sweeping ocean

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Lot 117 Uluanui Road Expansive ocean views. Priced to sell $125,000 Lot 252 Makaiki Rd. Views of Lanai & west Molokai. $194,980 Lot 165 Uluanui Rd 4th lot down from top of ridge. $134,900 • MOANA MAKANI Lot 24 73 acres off of Kaluakoi Rd. $320,000

• MAUNALOA VILLAGE LOTS D-14 Corner residential lot $38,000 D-17 Ocean view residential lot. $63,000 D-97 Level lot ready to build. Nice views of the rolling ranchlands. $59,500 SALE PENDING F-06 Corner lot, 10,000sf $80,000

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HOMES Manila Camp: $188,000 (fs) SOLD

Heights: $289,000 (fs) 3 bed/1 bath, private and clean. Many upgrades including 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bath, home in the deck and carport. Photovoltaic system installed to reduce utility costs.

Hawaiian Homeland: $399,000 (LH)

Great ocean views from this large very clean 2,000 sf home on a 1 acre parcel.Includes photo-voltaic electric system and solar water panels.

Ranch Camp: $225,000 (fs) IN ESCROW

3 bed/1 bath, with large double carport, roofed lanai with ocean views

Kawela Beach Front: $595,000 (fs)

3 bed/1 bath with added1 bed/1bath mother-in-law suite

heights. covered garage with a spacious East End: $326,000 (fs) IN ESCROW screened lanai 3 bed/1 bath home with awesome mountain views.

Kanoa Beach: $489,000 (fs)

Heights: $255,000(fs) IN ESCROW

2208 sf duplex with individual water & electric. Plenty of storage area with private beach access.

1272 sf 3 bed/2 bath home. Good ocean views.

Manila Camp: $169,000 (fs)

3 bedroom/1 bath. Fixer Upper. Ocean front

3 bed/1 bath home with great ocean views from the lanai

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Kawela: $144,900 (fs)

Halawa: $140,000 (fs)

Ranch Camp: $89,000 (fs)

Maunaloa: $27,500 each (fs)

West Ohia: $479,000

2 lots consisting of 6.156 acres. Prime location with great mountain views.

Heights: $96,000 (fs)

4 bedroom/1 bath home located on nice corner lot

Ranch Camp: $80,000(fs)

Unit #117, 2 bed/2 bath, corner unit

2 full acres, beautiful untouched land.

Gently sloped with fantastic three island views

Kualapuu: $219,000 (fs)

Ke Nani Kai: $325,000 (fs)

Lot 78 fantastic sunset views

1.87 acres of amazing panoramic views

Corner lot, water meter installed

Seaside Place: $250,000(fs) IN ESCROW

CO N D O S

Kawela: $99,900 (fs)

Kawaikapu: $890,000 (fs)

Molokai Shores: $114,000 (LH)

1 bedroom with good rental history. Unit #B-226

Two adjoining lots with a total of 13,626 sf. Located on the corner and ready for building. Sold as a set.

CO M M E RC I A L

Papohaku: $350,000 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $399,000(fs)

Ranch Camp: $99,500 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $150,000(fs)

Lot #121, large parcel 21.184 acres of gentle sloping land. Across the street from Pophaku.

10,477 sf lot in the heights

16,306 sq. ft., Prime commercial property, in the heart of K’kai town.

Commercially zoned with two installed water meters.

Fenced with gate. Great opportunity.

Gently sloped lot on a quiet cul-desac. Wonderful ocean views.

God bless your holiday season!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

REAL ESTATE:

KAMEHAMEHA V HWY - Mauka side of the road 3 miles from town. 3B/2B with carport. Across the street from ocean $350,000 KUALAPUU - 2 bedroom/1 bath home in the heart of town. Short walk to market, coffee’s, schools and cook house. $150,000

ING ROAD - 3 bedroom 1 bath home in town.

Perfect for getting around town. Additional storage/workshop room and bathroom in carport. Large back yard and fenced lot Owner / listor. $229,600

KAWELA AREA - Over an acre of land on the water. Paddle in and out every day of the year! $385,000 Owner’s hold a HI real estate license.

KAWELA PLANTATION - 2 acres of unbelievable oean views. #217 for $114,000 #66 for $199,000

STUDIO CONDOSON KEPUHI BEACH KKV1212 $100,000 (fs) KKV1133 $109,000 (fs) KKV1233 $115,00 (fs)

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 $449,000 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

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ROAST BEEF, HAM, MASHED POTATOES, GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE, GARDEN SALAD DINNER W/BREAD & DESSERT $20.00

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