Molokai Dispatch -- February 22, 2015

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Basketball Three-in-aRow MIL Champs

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unior point guard Hepuakea Falealii said her heart is still pumping hard after last week’s games. Falealii played a big part in Molokai’s two thrilling last-second wins in the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) championship, as the Lady Farmers (13-1) scooped up their third consecutive league title. Molokai defeated a pair of familiar opponents by a point each, winning against the Hana Dragons 33-32 on Thursday and against the Seabury Hall Spartans 39-38 on Friday. The Lady Farmers have now won seven of the last eight MIL Division II titles. “The girls did a great job making key plays down the stretch for us to win,” said Head Coach Lee DeRouin. “We’re very excited that we won the MILs again.” In both games, Falealii scored Molokai’s last points, nailing a free throw against Hana and hitting what DeRouin called “a tremendous shot” in the lane to give Molokai its final lead against the Spartans. Freshman guard Camille Ledesma said DeRouin told them to expect heavier competition, with all four teams more polished after a full season. After doubling the Dragons’ score in two games at the beginning of the season, the Lady Farmers played a much closer contest. “Coach Lee told us that it will get challenging for us, because from the start of the season Hana will gradu-

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Swimmers Fastest in Season Finale

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he Molokai girls’ paddling crew capped off their season in the state finals on Saturday, finishing seventh out of 16 teams in Kahului. In their preliminary race, Molokai finished sixth in four minutes and 54.13 seconds, qualifying for the semifinals. The Farmers chopped 15 seconds off of their preliminary time and took first in the semifinals with 4:39.90, launching them into the finals. “In the semifinals … only the top two could move on to the finals,” said senior paddler Waipuna PalekaKelly. “It was really intense again because it was a lot on our shoulders.” The state championship featured 16 boys’ crews, 16 girls’ crews and 16 mixed. Molokai and second-place Castle High competed in the final race, where the Farmers came in seventh at 4:48.16. Fellow MIL schools King Kekaulike and Seabury Hall also made the third and final race. Sea-

bury Hall came in second overall, right behind champion Punahou. King Kekaulike finished fifth. “We had beautiful turns all three races,” said senior paddler Kelsie Espiritu-Tanabe. “The wind and waves were in our favor.” Paleka-Kelly said she’s proud that the Farmers ranked within the top eight teams in the state, especially in a sport where there are no divisions, allowing Molokai to compete against much larger schools. Espiritu-Tanabe admitted that while it was a little intimidating facing bigger schools, they entered the final race confident after their strong showing in the previous two races. “Already being in the top eight felt good,” she said. “We mixed well and strategized well. The first two races felt as perfect as we could get.” She and Paleka-Kelly, along with fellow senior paddlers Kiana Simmons and Kaylie Tanaka, all bid

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Molokai Candidates Vie for Rep. Seat

he Maui Fire Department (MFD) conducted its first Molokai-based controlled burn last week, clearing out 50 acres of overgrown brush behind residents’ homes in Kalama`ula between Feb. 4 and 7. Nearly 40 firefighters from Molokai, Maui, Hawaii Island and the Pacific

Northwest participated in the exercise, which, besides decreasing the potential for wildfire, also provided live training for firefighters. “It’s a good area to mitigate hazards,” said Kaunakakai Fire Captain Henry Lindo, explaining that fires in that area tend to spread quickly, pushed for-

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our Molokai residents are among those competing for a State House of Representatives seat left vacant following Rep. Mele Carroll’s resignation last month. The District 13 seat, which encompasses Molokai, Lanai, Paia, Haiku, East Maui and Kahoolawe, has received 13 applications from candidates around Maui County, according to the Maui County Democratic Party. Molokai applicants are Lori Buchanan, Lynn DeCoite, Barbara Haliniak and Noelani Yamashita. Others include Shay Chan Hodges of Haiku, Scott Crawford of Hana, Alberta De Jetley of Lanai, Lucienne DeNaie of Huelo, David Fry of Haiku, Susan “Netra” Halperin of Haiku, Lance Holter of Paia, Robert Parsons of Haiku and Kay Okamoto of Lanai. In a press release last Saturday, the Maui County Democratic Party announced that three candidates will be selected by a 22-member committee, and the Governor will make the final appointment. The 22 members of the District 13 Council will comprise the official nominating committee and will meet on Saturday, Feb. 14. Each candidate will be allowed to speak to the committee for up to 10 minutes, then committee members will vote for up to three candidates, according to the release. The final three names as identified by the nominating committee will be given to the Maui County Democratic Party Chair and the Hawaii Democratic Party Chair, who will then forward the names to the Governor. The Governor has 60 days following the first day of the vacancy to make an appointment to the House seat. The top three names selected by the nominating committee will not be released, and the Governor may choose whether to make those names public. From Molokai, Buchanan is a field outreach coordinator for the Molokai/ Maui Invasive Species Committee and the co-owner of Molokai Security Service. She served as a member of the Molokai Planning Commission, according to information released by the Maui County Democratic Party. DeCoite is the owner of L&R Farm Enterprises and R.J. Snacks. She serves as a board member of the State Board of Agriculture and is the president of the Molokai Homestead Farmer’s Alliance. Haliniak is the president and owner of The Business Depot, a bookkeeping and payroll service. She also serves as president and founder of Molokai Island Foundation, which supports inclusion of the STEM project in a school’s curriculum. Yamashita is the Executive Director of Ka Honua Momona International, a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing natural and cultural resources and is a graduate of both the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Princeton University.

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Swimmers Fastest in Season Finale

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t last week’s MIL championships, Molokai’s swimmers were faster than they’ve been all season—and everyone noticed. “They’re doing stuff they’ve never done before mentally and physically,” said Head Coach Jess Ford. “The officials and the other coaches, they were like, ‘We saw your kids. They swam so good.’” On Friday, MIL swimmers competed in preliminary heats before moving on to the final competition on Saturday. Five Molokai boys and two girls made it to the final rounds, competing with the top eight swimmers in the league in each category. Senior Luke Kikukawa was the only Molokai swimmer to officially medal, winning bronze in the 200-meter individual medley with a time of two minutes and 20.22 seconds. Ford said that many of the times her swimmers posted were season bests. “The improvements our team made were how we perfected our timing with each other on our take offs and pushed hard to get faster,” said senior Tanner Mosher. Genevieve Kikukawa came in sixth in the league in the 500-meter freestyle, finishing in 6:27.11. Kikukawa also came in seventh in the 100-meter backstroke (1:16.29). Michelle McGuire also qualified for the final round and came in eighth overall in the 100-meter breaststroke (1:21.38). For the boys, Keao Ross came just shy of a medal in the 50-meter freestyle, finishing in fourth in 24.32 seconds. Michaiah Soares finished in 24.83 seconds in the same event. Ross also came in seventh in the 100-meter freestyle (55.37). Kikukawa was fourth

in the 500-meter freestyle (5:48.69), while Kahale Ramos took sixth in the 100-meter breaststroke (1:16.86) with teammate Mosher not far behind in eighth (1:22.26). After Kamehameha Maui was disqualified by officials in the 200-meter freestyle relay and 200-meter medley relay, Molokai was awarded third place medals. However, technical difficulties with the pool’s touchpad system prompted officials to reinstate Kamehameha’s third-place status. “When it’s considered a ‘meet management error,’ you give the benefit of the doubt to the swimmers, which ended up not working out in our favor,” said Ford. However, Ford and her swimmers were more than happy with their personal improvements, which was made all the more impressive given that Molokai only compete three months out of the year, while most MIL swimmers compete year round. “I’m proud of the girls relay team for dropping times as well as newcomers who gave their best effort,” said Soares, also a senior. “I’m also proud of the both men's relay teams for … getting consideration cuts which topped the previous years’ times.” The boys’ have posted strong consideration times for the state competition on Feb. 20-21, and the team should find out by the end of the week whether they’ve qualified for states, added Ford. Meanwhile, the girls came just shy of state qualification. “I’m really excited about how far the girls have come along and how close they are to qualifying at the state meet,” said Ford. “As far as swimming aggressively, it was off the chain. … Everybody got into their pain threshold and embraced it.”

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Local Author Pens Hawaiian Language Books Kualapu`u School News Release Kumu Louella `Opu`ulani Albino has added one more accomplishment to her already significant list for revitalizing `olelo Hawaii on Molokai. She has authored two new Hawaiian language books for children! Sponsored by a grant from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and in partnership with Kualapu`u Public Conversion Charter School, Kumu `Opu`ulani addressed a need for more text-based, easy reader chapter books in Hawaiian Language medium education. "Ka Wena," illustrated by Molokai artist Brandon Hirashima, is filled with short stories of Hawaiian culture in the present-day, as seen through the eyes of a lively group of keiki characters. "Ka Moe`uhane," illustrated by Molokai artist Jennette "Koki" Foster, is an exciting third grade level mystery novel filled with Hawaiian practices and perspectives that have endured up to our present day. Both books were edited by Kamalu Poepoe. As the first head Kumu for the Punana

Leo Hawaiian medium preschool, which opened its doors on Molokai in 1991, Kumu `Opu`ulani rekindled traditional Hawaiian language among Molokai youngsters, and Hawaiian was heard spoken in fluency for the first time in almost 100 years. Kumu `Opu`ulani went on to attain her teaching credentials at the University of Hawaii in Hilo, and entered the state public school system, teaching kindergarten at Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapu`u, the Hawaiian Language Immersion program at Kualapu`u Public Conversion Charter School. Recently retired as of October, 2014, Kumu `Opu`ulani leaves with a legacy hard to match, in the creation of new chapter books for all the keiki of Hawaii. There will be a book-signing event at the Molokai Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m. Come and congratulate our newest Molokai author and illustrators! These books are available for sale for at the Kualapu`u School office and at Amazon.com. The sale of these books will benefit Kula Kaiapuni `o Kualapu`u Hawaiian Language Immersion Program.

MMS Science Olympians MMS STEM News Release Molokai Middle’s STEM Science Olympians came away with four awards and five medals from the 2015 Maui Regional Science Olympiad Tournament at Maui College on Saturday Jan. 31. Robotics driver Kawohi Duvauchelle came away with the second place award and medal for the RoboCross event. Bridge Builders Taye Mowat and Mary Grace Ringor came away with the second place award and medals for Bridge Building, and Bridge Builders Acey Reyes and Mary Rose Ringor came away with the first place award and medals for Bridge Building. The entire MMS team also received the Special Team Award from the tournament overall. The MMS Science Olympiad team included Kawohi Duvauchelle, Cameryn Kahalewai and Crystal Nakihei Rubin for RoboCross; Taye Mowat, Mary Grace Ringor, Acey Reyes, and Mary Rose Ringor for Bridge Building; and Marion Powell and Kobelynn Bounlangsy for Air

Trajectory. Science Olympiad is a national event of science and engineering competitions that feature a select amount of specific events, of which twelve were featured this year on Maui. Out of the 12 events, MMS entered three. Moving on to represent Maui County in States will be Maui Preparatory Academy and Seabury Hall. Although MMS was only able to prepare and participate in three of 12 events, these STEM Olympians were able to rank highly in RoboCross and dominate in Bridge Building. Families will be able to see these Olympians in exhibition at the 2015 Molokai Elementary Science Olympiad on Saturday May 9 at Kaunakakai Elementary. MMS Science Olympians recognize and thank their supporters including Olympian families, Hawaii State Science Olympiad, Maui Regional Science Olympiad, Molokai Middle School, Maui County/MEDB/Ke Ala Hele Education Fund, and Molokai Middle School UpLink/REACH program.

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Reading Between the Lines to Freedom By Colleen Uechi | Staff Writer

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or 19th century slaves in America, a hand-stitched quilt was more than just bedding; it was a map to freedom. As Black History Month kicked off at the Molokai Public Library last Wednesday, Molokai resident John Wordin shared the little-known story of the secret role quilts played in bringing enslaved African Americans to safety. Wordin’s presentation was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View,” which details the history of the system of coded quilts. “Slaves were deliberately kept from getting any education. They were illiterate,” said Wordin. “You couldn’t just give them a handout and say, ‘Well, these are directions as to where to go and who to talk to.’” Instead, instructions were secretly stitched into shapes on quilts and hung in the windows of homes that formed the Underground Railroad, the covert network of routes leading to the free North. A certain shape of a certain color could point escaping slaves on the right path. Patterns were passed around and learned by slaves. Wordin brought a replica quilt that uses a design known as Jacob’s Ladder. The rungs of the ladder, he said, could indicate how many miles slaves needed to travel to the next safe location. “It was subtle thing but to someone who was looking for a specific direction, this gave them [that] direc-

tion,” said Wordin. Quilts weren’t the only things hiding secrets in those days. Slaves also used music to disguise their plans of escape. What seemed to be spirituals and perfectly acceptable to the masters, said Wordin, actually included instructions on journeying to freedom. Resident Kehau Briones, who attended the program, said that she’s interested in African American history and culture because of the people she’s met in her own life. “It’s horrible to hear the things that happened to them and the back history of … their life,” said Briones. “And [racism] is still happening today.” Briones said that while she doesn’t equate the struggles of African American slaves to the injustices suffered by Native Hawaiians, she sees similarities between two cultures who know what it means to lose land and freedom. The program, organized by local ceramics artist Yoellah Yuhudah, will continue at the library every Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. for the rest of the month. On Feb. 11, Yuhudah will speak about the African immigrants’ search for identity in Hawaii. Sandra Watford is the speaker for Feb. 18, and Susan Macuse will present the final program on Feb. 25. For more information or to get involved, contact Yuhudah at 276-0086 or at mauiglassbeadsyo@gmail.com.

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he body of a 70-year-old man was found near the Water Treatment Plant outside of Kaunakakai on Jan. 7, according to the Maui Police Department. The man, identified as William Hazen, was reportedly homeless. Police said no next of kin have yet been found. According to some community members, he had a daily routine of going to Rawlins Chevron for morning

coffee then going to the library, said Lori Buchanan of Molokai Mortuary. With no next of kin identified, the mortuary buried Hazen last Friday at Kapaakea Cemetery. Volunteers dug the grave and performed a blessing, according to Buchanan. Maui Police said they are still trying to notify any family members, and an autopsy is pending.

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two-year-old boy suffered life threatening injuries on Feb. 2 when he hit by a vehicle in Waialua. The accident happened at 11:20 a.m. on private property. The vehicle, driven by a 67-year-old woman, was traveling south when the collision

Food Hub in Operation Sust`aina ble Molokai News Release Sust`aina ble Molokai’s newly launched Molokai Food Hub is seeking locally grown fruits and vegetables. In January, we officially became the vendor for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for Maunaloa Elementary School. This is a federally funded snack program, which allows students to receive a snack of a fresh fruit or vegetable two to three times per week. As the vendor, we are aiming to provide as much Molokaigrown fruit and vegetables as possible, so please call or email us if you would like to be a supplier (560-5410 or harmonee@ sustainablemolokai.org). The program is open to growers who can provide 60 servings of fresh fruit or vegetable (minimum serving size of 1/2 cup), and they will be paid fair market value. Thus far we have purchased locally-grown oranges, taro, lilikoi, Molokai purple sweet potatoes, and papayas, and we are looking to expand this list to give the students a broad range of delicious,

took place, according to police. The boy was flown to the emergency room at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. The driver did not report any injuries. No official information on the current condition of the child was available as of Sunday.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS COUNTY OF MAUI 2014 - 2015 REAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS Real Property tax bills of the County of Maui for the second-half installment of taxes due for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015, payable by February 20, 2015, have been mailed to property owners or their respective agents servicing their accounts. Property owners who pay their real property taxes directly and who have not received their real property tax bills should check on their taxes: • By calling 270-7697. Lanai residents may call 1-800-272-0125, and ask for the Real Property Tax Collections – Treasury Division, extension 7697. Molokai residents may call 1-800-272-0117, and ask for the Real Property Tax Collections - Treasury Division, extension 7697 • In person at the Real Property Tax Collections - Treasury Division, Maui Mall Service Center Suite A-18, in Kahului, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • By visiting our website at www.mauipropertytax.com Payment may be made: • By Mail to: County of Maui - Treasury Division P O Box 1405, Wailuku, HI 96793 • In person at the Real Property Tax Collections, Maui Mall Service Center, A-18, Kahului • For Lanai residents only: By mail to the above address • For Molokai residents only: By mail to the above address Property owners are reminded that failure to pay their tax on time because of non-receipt of tax bills will not excuse them from being assessed a 10 percent penalty plus interest at the rate of 12 percent per year. Unless hand delivered on time, the U.S. Post Office cancellation mark is the date of receipt by the County of Maui. County of Maui Department of Finance - Treasury Division Real Property Tax/Fee Collections and Tax Relief Program by ANGELITA R. DE LA PENA, TREASURER

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healthy snacks – grown right on their own island. We hope to eventually offer local produce to the islands’ other schools through such snack programs. To do this, we need numerous growers with consistent supplies of produce, so please let us know if you are out there. We’d like to thank the farmers who have supplied us so far, as well as Aunty Tica Kekahuna, the Cafeteria Manager who is a big supporter of going local, and has patiently worked with us as we get this program underway. One additional service the Molokai Food Hub has added is selling local produce at Saturday Markets. Please call or email us if you are interested in having us sell your goods (at no cost to the grower). We are planning to do this at least once a month, along with selling fresh kiawefired pizzas made in our brick oven and topped with fresh, local veggies. Our next pizza and produce sale will be Valentines Day, Feb. 14, so come buy your sweetheart a Sust`aina-ble local pizza!

Duvauchelle to Be Honored in Oahu Parade Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs News Release Molokai cowboy, farmer, teacher and steward of the land, Jimmy Duvauchelle, will be Grand Marshall at this year’s Oahu Prince Kuhio Day Parade. The Oahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs is proud to have Duvauchelle ride in the parade to honor Prince Kuhio on March 28. Retired from Molokai Ranch after 45 years of service, he is humble pastor and great family man. Duvauchelle exemplifies the examples of Prince Kuhio in his ways of reaching and teaching the community and all involved with him the love and respect

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farewell to the team last week. Both Espiritu-Tanabe and Paleka-Kelly felt the team has progressed well this season, learning to mesh with a new coach

BASKETBALL Continued From pg. 1 ally catch along with the plays,” said Ledesma. “[He said] it will be a whole different Hana and it showed.” Molokai led by 10 after two quarters, but the lead seesawed between both teams in the second half. Hana’s three-pointer with two seconds left got them within a point of the Lady Farmers, but time quickly expired on the Dragons’ chances. “It started getting close and toward the end we started to play man,” said Falealii. “It helped us stop them a little.” Against Seabury, the story was repeated, with neither team able to take the lead for long into the fourth quarter. After Falealii made the Farmers’ final shot with 10 seconds to go, the Spartans inbounded the ball and attempted a shot from half court. It nearly went in,

of the aina. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole was the founder of the Hawaiian Civic Club movement and proponent of the Hawaiian Homestead Act of 1920. In the early 1970s, parades honoring Prince Kuhio were held in our island communities. Hawaiian Civic Clubs of Oahu would gather in the communities of Papakolea, Nanakuli, Kailua and Hawaii Kai to host this annual event, with a pageantry of floats, marching units, and car cades of dignitaries, all in celebration of the life and times of Prince Kuhio. Today, the activities to honor Kuhio have grown from the humble parades in those early years to month long activities.

and several new and underclassmen paddlers. After a fourth-place finish in their first regatta, the Farmers went on to finish second and third multiple times in the remainder of their races. “I like that we could be honest with each other [this season],” said PalekaKelly. “ … Through ups and downs we only came closer at the end. I feel like I can trust them with anything.”

bouncing off the back of the rim at the buzzer. Guard Precious Rawlins’s seven points and Falealii’s nine were team highs against Hana. Against Seabury, forward Lehiwa Pedro nearly recorded a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds. Ledesma also scored nine and Falealii brought in 14. On Saturday Lanai beat Seabury 42-33 to clinch the second seed in the state tournament. This week both Molokai and Lanai moved on to the state championship as unseeded teams. The Lady Farmers’ first opponent was Oahu’s University High on Tuesday. DeRouin said it helped that they’ve faced University before at the state tournament. “I’m looking forward to just working hard, playing my best and having fun,” said Ledesma, who is attending her first state tournament. “Hopefully have the outcome we want for this state championship.”

Police Report January 2015 JANUARY 3 Arrested and released: Fiorito, Michael; 61; Kaunakakai; OUI Liquor Colon, Kaika; 37; Hilo; Place to Keep, Carry Firearm Public Hwy, Place to Keep Ammo, Permit to Acquire Firearm

Alcon, Codi K; 29; Kaunakakai; Meth JANUARY 24 Trafficking II, PRO DET III, PROT Arrested and released: DANG III, PROH ACTS DRUG Cavanaugh, Darren; 28; Maunaloa; D.W.O.L., Open container JANUARY 10 JANUARY 18 Arrested and released: Arrested and released: JANUARY 25 Makekau, Dana Rose; 29; Maunaloa; Luuloa, Kayla; 29; Kaunakakai; Theft Arrested and released: Burglary I IV, Theft III, U.E.M.V., Theft of credit Lau, Pakiuke; 38; Murder I card, Fraud use of credit card, (attempted), Terroristic Threatening JANUARY 4 JANUARY 11 Kaai, Wailani; 42; Kaunakakai; Theft I, Reckless driving Arrested and released: Arrested and released: III, Fraud use of credit card Napoleon, Michelle; 34; Dudoit, Rose; 24; Kaunakakai; OUI Mariano, Francis; 53; Kaunakakai; JANUARY 27 Kaunakakai; PRO DET III (2 counts) (Liquor) Tiare; 28; Kaunakakai; Theft PRO DET III, PRO DANG III, PRO ACTS Escobar, II (2 counts), Fraud use of credit card, Pelekane, Charles; 49; Kaunakakai; DRUG PARA JANUARY 13 Contempt of court PRO DET III Arrested and released: JANUARY 19 Alcon, Richard; 33; Kaunakakai; No Arrested and released: JANUARY 29 JANUARY 5 fire extinguisher In custody: Arrested and released: Spencer Pastrana, Triston; 25; Anglin, Adam; 41; Kaunakakai; Mollena, Pohaiokalani; 30; Mickey, Meldon; 32; Kaunakakai; Kaunakakai; U.E. M.V., Theft of DWOL Ho`olehua; Failure to Comply Contempt of court credit card Arrested and released: JANUARY 14 JANUARY 7 Pupuhi, Kekoa; 32; Kaunakakai; JANUARY 20 Arrested and released: Arrested and released: Contempt of court Tibbles, Micah; 33; no local address; Finley, Wayne; 67; Kaunakakai; OUI Castor, Wallace Tee; 34; Kaunakakai; Arrest w/o warrant Teves, Ione; 19; Ho`olehua; Place Theft III (Liquor) to keep, Place to keep (Ammo), Sanchez, Isaac; 59; Kaunakakai; JANUARY 22 PRO. DET. III Contempt of Court JANUARY 8 Arrested and released: Teves, Jane; 56; Ho`olehua; Arrested and released: Lucas, Michael; 24; Kaunakakai; Hindering Prosecution I JANUARY 16 Gomes, Kamohoalii; 18; D.W.O.L. Arrested and released: Kaunakakai; Place to keep unloaded, Terroristic Threatening I, Commercial Promotion, PROH Acts Related Drug

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Continued From pg. 1 ward by winds. Maui County’s first controlled burn took place in December 2013 in West Maui, and other islands have conducted controlled burns before, but this is Molokai’s first. Lindo said they saw an opportunity for the island and were able to work with the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to secure permission for the exercise. In the past they’ve purposely burned brush on the island as a “suppression tactic” to stop spreading fires, but have never done so as part of a dual purpose training and mitigation exercise. According to an MFD press release, county firefighters were also working towards certification as a Type 3 Incident Team. Fires are categorized depending on their “complexity,” which includes size of the fire and the amount of personnel required to fight it, said Lindo. Type 1 requires the largest amount of personnel and coordination between emergency responders and local agencies like the Department of Forestry. “We don’t even have Type 2 team in Hawaii. We gotta call in from the mainland,” said Lindo, who hopes an exercise like this can start local fire departments on the road to developing Type 2 certified incident teams. A Type 1 certified team from the Pacific Northwest was on hand during the exercise to observe and advise local firefighters. Hawaii Island firefighter Jerry Lum explained that their Type 3 training focused largely on the administrative side of things, as Type 3 fires require

working with larger teams to manage incidents. Currently Lindo is the only Type 3 certified firefighter on island, although several Molokai firefighters are also working towards the certification. Kahului Batallion Chief Richard Kawasaki said they’re also training to improve their response to other emergencies. “The team we’re trying to build is for all hazards,” said Kawasaki. “It could be a hurricane or a tsunami, not just fire related.” Kalama`ula resident Waymouth Kamakana said some residents expressed “mixed feelings” at a meeting about the controlled burn, as some were concerned that the fire department would have problems conducting a fire during the rainy season. However, Lum and Lindo said that conditions were favorable throughout the week, and Kamakana, a retired firefighter, said that residents also understand the benefits. “People have seen fires here before,” said Kamakana. “… It’s not an easy place to get into because of the rocks and the terrain, so I think this is a good thing. If anything happens, [the firefighters have] been here before.” Lum added that the fire crews trained with a technique known as “backburns,” in which they scorched brush in the path of the fire to eliminate its fuel, which can be especially useful in wildfires far from water sources. Lindo said they hope to have another controlled burn next year. Similar events in the future, as well as actual emergencies will be made easier after last week’s exercise. “We’ve already made contacts, we know who we’re dealing with and how to work together,” he said.

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‘All Day, All Night, Marianne’

Molokai Fitness: My Secret Diet? By Ayda Ersoy I keep hearing that everyone all over Molokai is trying the 21-Day diet. Awesome! That means you are already aware that you need to change something, and you are trying hard. Is 21 days the magical number that you need to create a new eating habit? Enough people keep saying this, so of course, everyone is starting to believe. Let’s look a little at how changing habits really works. In the 1960s, a plastic surgeon named Maxwell Maltz did research, and noticed on himself, that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. His book Psycho Cybernetics went on to sell 30 million copies! But is that true for everyone? How long does it really take to form a new habit? Recent studies show that small changes actually take about two months. If you want to set honest and realistic expectations for yourself, then the reality is that it will likely take you between from two months to eight months, not 21 days. You need to commit to the system, and you need to really believe that it will work. Forget the number of days and

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By Father Pat Killilea | St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa

focus instead on doing your work, and your progress. Keep your weight down, yes, but it’s so much more important to be healthy for your whole life than just temporarily losing weight. Here’s a sample meal plan for you, to help you take the first step! If you have any health issues then of course do check with your physician first. Meal 1: 4 egg whites,1 whole egg, 2 slices 100 percent whole wheat bread Meal 2: 1 apple or 1/2 papaya, 1 pack plain oatmeal Meal 3: 4 oz lean chicken or other protein source, Green salads or veggies with 1 tablespoon olive oil Meal 4: 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt, 15 raw almonds Meal 5: 4 oz fish, 1/2 cup of sweet potatoes, 2 serving green salads or veggies with 1 tablespoon olive oil Meal 6: 1/2 cup cottage cheese or other protein source Drink lots of water, and pay attention to your hunger level. If you’re not hungry, don’t force yourself to eat. Make sure that you listen to your body; which nutrition plan you are on is not so important, instead just listen to your body and see this journey as a learning opportunity. Stay healthy permanently!

"All day, all night, Marianne Down by the seaside siftin' sand. Even little children love Marianne Down by the seaside siftin' sand. When she walks along the shore, people pause to greet White birds fly around her; little fish come to her feet." So go some of the lines from one of my favorite popular songs from the 50s, sung by the great Harry Belafonte, among others. Now you may say that this is an unusual way to introduce the celebration of a saint. Yet that is precisely what I am doing as I think of Mother Marianne Cope, now St. Marianne, walking the beaches of Kalaupapa accompanied by little children while white egrets fly overhead and little fish caress her feet. So it was that on Sunday morning, Jan. 18, some of us residents of Kalaupapa waited at our little airport as several nine seat planes touched down on the airstrip and we welcomed more than 60 pilgrims who had come to join us in celebrating the feast of St Marianne for the third consecutive year. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated our Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St Francis Church and gave his usual uplifting homily. After Mass we gathered at

McVeigh Hall for a hearty meal provided by the Sisters of St. Francis. Later that afternoon, I went to the base of the trail from Topside Molokai to meet Father James Peak, an army chaplain from Fairbanks, Alaska. He had hiked all the way from Ho`olehua airport and for a time, found himself surrounded by very tall grasses after he had made a wrong turn. He is lucky he was not kidnapped by menehune (cousins of the leprechauns). He arrived tired but in great spirits, ready to walk on the ground once walked on by St. Damien and St. Marianne. On the following Tuesday, I had the pleasure to sponsor and host two of St. Marianne's great nieces and a friend who had come from Maine and Vermont to visit this special place where St. Marianne had cared for so many children during the last 30 years of her life. It is a great privilege for me to be able to introduce pilgrims to this very special land of saints. One can still walk the sandy beaches of Kalaupapa and see the little fish come to one's feet. One can still see those beautiful white egrets on the fields of this settlement. However, one can no longer hear the laughter of little children in this settlement. Yet the memory of their voices lives on in the grassy confines of Bishop Home.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS

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

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.

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.

curriculum and extracurricular activities. Meet other homeschool families and teachers. For more info, call Adult “Aqua Jogger Class” Oct. 15 – Dec. 19 Heather at 658-0124. T, Th 9 a.m. at Cooke Memorial Pool 553-5775 Ho`olehua Hawaiian Civic Club Starting March, meetings 2nd Wednesday of every other month at 5:30 Advanced Zumba with Preciouse Senica, 553-5848 SPORTS & RECREATION pm at Kalanianaole Hall. T,Th Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 9-10am MEETINGS I Aloha Molokai, alternative energy solutions for Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class T,Th, F Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm Molokai. First Monday of every month, 6 pm at Kulana M Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m. AA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m. Aloha Yoga every Mon, Wed and Fri from 12 - 1 p.m. Oiwi. Go to IAlohaMolokai.com for schedule or locaW Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m. Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191. at MCHC. Call 553-3930 for more info.$40/monthly rate Open to all. For more info call 553-5402 tion changes. AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai for unlimited classes or $10 drop in rate per class. Kingdom of Hawaii II monthly meetings. Third Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot Office upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Ballroom Dance/Exercise with Kealoha Hooper Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym Mauka side of the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m. TH Mitchell Pauole Center, 7 p.m. Open to public. conference room. T Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm Beginners Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meetings. Starting in Molokai Swim Club Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who W Na Pu`uwai Fitness 5-7pm Intermediate/Advanced March, meetings 2nd Wednesday of every other month at M, T, W, Th : Cooke Memorial Pool, 4:30 to 6 pm has experienced the loss of a loved one. Third Thursday 4:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall. Beginning Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga Pick-up Soccer of every month at 10 -11:30 a.m. or 4:30 -6 p.m. at Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship W Home Pumehana 10 a.m. Hospice Office in Kamoi Center. Call Barbara Helm at W Duke Maliu Regional Park., 5pm Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please), Th Kaunakakai Gym 10 a.m. 336-0261. Mon. & Thurs. 7-8 p.m. Recreational Paddling with Wa`akapaemua Canoe Hula: Ka Pa Hula `O Hina I Ka Po La`ila`i Club. Call 553-3999 or 553-3530. All levels and abilities Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. OHA/ MAC Ceramics Class at Coffees of Hawaii. 9 - 11 a.m. welcome. M Hula Wahine, 4:30-5:30 Advanced @ MCHC Molokai Community Children’s Council Every DHHL. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st and 2nd second Thursday at Home Pumehana, 3-4 p.m. Contact Tues. of each month at MAC with special field trips on Th 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hale Wa`akapaemua. 5:30-6:30 Beginners 567-6308 for info. Fridays. Youth in Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfing and T Papa Oli (Chanting) 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Molokai Humane Society meets the third Tuesday Al-Anon Meeting, a weekly meeting to help family and kayaking. Tues. & Thurs 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama Intermediate Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Kaunakakai Gym friends of alcoholics, every Monday at Grace Church Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@ W Home Pumehana 11 a.m. Conference Room. Community Hall in Hoolehua at 5:30 p.m. youthinmotion.org Th Kaunakakai Gym 11 a.m. Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open MUSIC & ARTS p.m. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John Personal Training with Elias Vendiola studio for adults every Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Contact Na Kupuna Hotel Molokai, Fridays 4-6 p.m. Wordin at 553-8100 for info. Heather Williams at 658-0124, artalohamolokai@ M,T,W,Th,F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 553-5848, by Strings Class on Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass at hotmail.com or Art Aloha on facebook. Molokai Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of appointment only, 5am-1:30pm Kaunakakai Elementary Room A-103. Tues. & Thurs. every month at 8:30 am at Paddlers Inn. PiYo LIVE with Solana Adachi every Monday at 5 p.m. 3- 4:45 p.m. Beginner 3 p.m., Intermediate 3:30 p.m., Families Against Bullying meets every 3rd Tues Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at MCHC Advanced 4 p.m. Ages 5 to adults. Contact Bob Under- at Home Pumehana Conference Room from 3:30 to Quit Smoking Mondays 11:45 a.m. Na Pu’uwai wood at 646-0733. 5:00p.m. Contact Shrene Naki at 553-4225 or snakikeiki- the lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. conference room. 560-3653. Na Ohana Hoaloha Music & Hula at Paddlers, Sunday care@hawaiiantel.net Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tues. & Svaroopa Yoga with Connie Clews. from 3-5 p.m. Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Thurs. at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8-9 a.m. Open M Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m. Brass & Woodwinds Community Band class for ages Adventist Church with a group of inter-denominational meeting. For more info, call Rodney at 213-4603. T Home Pumehana, 5:15 p.m. 8 to adult. Free of charge. Emphasis on music performance Christian women. Second and fourth Thursday of each Th Kualapu`u Rec Center, 5:15 p.m. Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors painting, drawing, with Spring Concert at end of school year. Available for month at 6 p.m. For more info, call 553-5428. F Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m. Call 553-5402 for info. photography and more. First Friday every month plus loan: Clarinets, Flutes, Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones. Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meet the first Monday Six-month progression begins Jan. 6. Call Connie at special dates with ArtAloha! Contact Heather at 658Classes at Molokai High School every Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 of every month at 5 pm in the Kalele Bookstore’s backyard. 553-3597. 0124 or artalohamolokai@hotmail.com p.m. with Bob Underwood. Call 646-0733 for more info. Contact Luann Cefola at 553-5265 or lcefola@earthlink.net Yoga Class open to students, families and the community. Takeaway Tuesday guided ceramic studio 6-8 p.m., Read to Me at Molokai Public Library First Wednesday for more info. of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765. TH Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Molokai Arts Center. For more info contact moloHI Seed Savers, Green Gorilla Growers meet every kaiartscenter@gmail.com. Yoga class focused on individual form, internal third Monday at 5 p.m. for a potluck. For location, contact Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool at MCHC Mon. & practice, Call Karen at 558-8225 for info. Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics, pottery class 336-1566. Wed., 8:30-10:30a.m., and the Kaulapu’u Community taught by Dan Bennett. New students must have instructor Home-School Connection First Thursday of every Center Tues. & Thurs., 8:30-10:30a.m. Call 560-5642 for Zumba Basic with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 permission to join class. T, Th Home Pumehana, 9 a.m. month. Support in homeschool academic, creative enrollment forms.

HEALTH & FITNESS

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

► Black History Month continues at Molokai Public Library, 1-2 p.m. Featuring Yoellah Yuhudah with African American history in Hawaii.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

► Healthy Kids Event with nutritionist Ayda Ersoy, at 3 p.m. at Molokai Public Library. Free event to teach keiki and parents about healthy food.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

► 5K for Kids along Farrington Highway course. Registration starts 7 a.m. at Coffee’s; race starts 7:30. Entry fee for adults is $10. Kids run free. For more info, contact Sue Forbes-Kikukawa at 567-6900. ► Heart Opening Svaroopa Yoga Workshop from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kualapuu Rec Center. Registration $35. Vegetarian potluck to follow. Contact Connie at 5533597 to pre-register.

► Melelani Concert with MHS College Career Tour Club, Feb. 14 at MCHC. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6, show at 7, lucky drawing at 8:15, Melelani at 8:30. Guest tickets $55, VIPs $75. Pay online at mcctc.weebly.com. For info, contact Suliana Aki at 639-2214 or Diane Mokuau at mokuaudiane@gmail.com.

Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m. at MCHC. Tickets $50. Ten-person VIP tables $1,000. See halau members or call Raquel at 553-3356 for more info.

► Black History Month continues at Molokai Public Library, 1-2 p.m. Featuring Sandra Watford.

► Book Signing with Kumu Louella `Opu`ulani Albino on Feb. 25 at Molokai Public Library at 5 p.m. for her new Hawaiian language books.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

► KSCO Family Night at Kilohana School at 5 p.m. For more info, contact Mrs. Luafalemana at 558-2200.

SAVE THE DATE

► 5K for Kids every Saturday from Feb. 21 to March 7. Registration starts 7 a.m. at Coffee’s; race starts 7:30. Entry fee for adults is $10. Kids run free. ► Moana’s Hula Halau Dinner Show,

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► Black History Month at Molokai Public Library. Featuring Susan Macuse Feb. 25 from1-2 p.m. To be part of the event, contact Yoellah at 276-0086 or mauiglassbeadsyo@gmail.com.

► Financial Aid Kick-off at Molokai Education Center on Feb. 27, 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. ► Comedian Augie T performs Feb. 27 at Molokai High School gym. Doors open 6

p.m., showtime 7 p.m. Admission $10 to benefit Aka`ula School. For tickets and info call 336-0865. ► KSCO Family Night at Kilohana School on March 3 at 5 p.m. ► MAC Soup’R Bowl at Community Health Center, March 7 from 5-9 p.m. Soups, artisan bread and fresh salad with your choice of hand-crafted ceramic bowl. Live entertainment, silent auction. Suggested donation: $25. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/evet/15609598730.

From Puko`o Fire Station to Kaunakakai

Bus Schedule

Route

EAST 2 Expanded Rural Shuttle Service Kamo’i

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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

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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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hot." In the next ten days, I'd love for you to feel motivated to say or think that on a regular basis. In fact, I predict that you will. The astrological omens suggest you're in a phase when you are both more likely to be made hot and more likely to encounter phenomena that make you hot. Here are some other fragments from Sappho that might come in handy when you need to express your torrid feelings: 1. "This randy madness I joyfully proclaim." 2. "Eros makes me shiver again . . . Snake-sly, invincible." 3. "Desire has shaken my mind as wind in the mountain forests roars through trees." (Translations by Guy Davenport.)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I hope you have someone in your life to whom you can send the following love note, and if you don't, I trust you will locate that someone no later than August 1: "I love you more than anyone loves you, or has loved you, or will love you, and also, I love you in a way that no one loves you, or has loved you, or will love you, and also, I love you in a way that I love no one else, and never have loved anyone else, and never will love anyone else." (This passage is borrowed from author Jonathan Safran Foer's book Everything Is SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the TV science-fiction show Illuminated.) Doctor Who, the title character lives in a time machine that is also a spaceship. It's called a Tardis. From the outside, it appears TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "We assume that others show to be barely bigger than a phone booth. But once you venture their love in the same way that we do," writes psychologist inside, you find it's a spacious chateau with numerous rooms, Amy Przeworski, "and if they don’t follow that equation, we including a greenhouse, library, observatory, swimming pool, worry that the love is not there." I think you're on track to and karaoke bar. This is an excellent metaphor for you, Scorpio. overcome this fundamental problem, Taurus. Your struggles Anyone who wants your love or friendship must realize how with intimacy have made you wise enough to surrender your much you resemble a Tardis. If they don't understand that expectations about how others should show you their love. you're far bigger on the inside than you seem on the outside, You're almost ready to let them give you their affection and it's unlikely the two of you can have a productive relationship. demonstrate their care for you in ways that come natural to This Valentine season, as a public service, make sure that evthem. In fact, maybe you're ready RIGHT NOW. eryone you're seriously involved with knows this fact. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I'd like to bestow a blessing SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Love and intimacy come on you and your closest ally. My hope is that it will help you in many forms. There are at least a billion different ways for reduce the restlessness that on occasion undermines the dy- you to be attracted to another person, and a trillion different namism of your relationship. Here's the benediction, inspired ways to structure your relationship. Maybe your unique bond by a Robert Bly poem: As you sit or walk or lie next to each involves having sex, or maybe it doesn't. Maybe it's romantic other, you share a mood of glad acceptance. You aren't itchy or friendly or holy, or all three of those things. Do the two of or fidgeting, wondering if there's something better to be or do. you have something important to create together, or is your You don't wish you were talking about a different subject or connection more about fueling each other's talents? Your task feeling a different emotion or living in a different world. You is to respect and revere the idiosyncratic ways you fit together, are content to be exactly who you are, exactly where you are. not force yourselves to conform to a prototype. To celebrate CANCER (June 21-July 22): Want to infuse your romantic the Valentine season, I invite you and your closest ally to play interludes with wilder moods now and then? Want to cultivate around with these fun ideas. a kind of intimacy that taps deeper into your animal intel- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Anais Nin wrote the followligence? If so, try acting out each other's dreams or drawing ing passage in her novel A Spy in the House of Love: "As other magic symbols on each other's bodies. Whisper funny secrets girls prayed for handsomeness in a lover, or for wealth, or for into each other's ears or wrestle like good-natured drunks on power, or for poetry, she had prayed fervently: let him be kind." the living room floor. Howl like coyotes. Caw like crows. Purr like I recommend that approach for you right now, Capricorn. A cheetahs. Sing boisterous songs and recite feral poetry to each quest for tender, compassionate attention doesn't always have other. Murmur this riff, adapted from Pablo Neruda: "Our love to be at the top of your list of needs, but I think it should be was born in the wind, in the night, in the earth. That’s why the for now. You will derive a surprisingly potent alchemical boost clay and the flower, the mud and the roots know our names." from basking in kindness. It will catalyze a breakthrough that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is there any sense in which your can't be unleashed in any other way. Ask for it! closest alliance is a gift to the world? Does your relationship AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): How many desires do you inspire anyone? Do the two of you serve as activators and have? Take a rough inventory. Identify the experiences you energizers, igniting fires in the imaginations of those whose continually seek in your quest to feel relief and pleasure and lives you touch? If not, find out why. And if you are tapping into salvation and love and a sense of meaning. You can also inthose potentials, it's time to raise your impact to the next level. clude fantasies that go unfulfilled and dreams that may or Together the two of you now have extra power to synergize may not come true in the future. As you survey this lively aryour collaboration in such a way that it sends out ripples of ray, don't censor yourself or feel any guilt. Simply give yourself benevolence everywhere you go. to a sumptuous meditation on all the longings that fuel your VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The poet Rainer Marie Rilke journey. This is your prescription for the coming week. In ways said that people misunderstand the role of love. "They have you may not yet be able to imagine, it is the medicine you need made it into play and pleasure because they think that play most. and pleasure are more blissful than work," he wrote. "But there PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The German word Nachis nothing happier than work. And love, precisely because it kussen refers to the kind of kiss that compensates for all the is the supreme happiness, can be nothing other than work." kissing that has not been happening, all the kissing that has I'm sharing this perspective with you for two reasons, Virgo. been omitted or lost. If it has been too long since you've kissed First, of all the signs in the zodiac, you're most likely to thrive anyone, you need Nachkussen. If your lover hasn't kissed you on his approach. Second, you're in a phase of your astrological lately with the focused verve you long for, you need Nachcycle when this capacity of yours is at a peak. Here's how Rilke kussen. If you yourself have been neglecting to employ your finished his thought: "Lovers should act as if they had a great full artistry and passion as you bestow your kisses, you need work to accomplish." Nachkussen. From what I can tell, Pisces, this Valentine season LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): About 2,600 years ago, the Greek is a full-on Nachkussen holiday for you. Now please go get poet Sappho wrote the following declaration: "You make me what you haven't been getting.

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Living Lokahi Opinion by Rick Baptiste Uncle Google says that Lokahi is the creative and fruitful harmony that arises out of diversity. Wow! I have to admit that this definition excites me. Why? Because, as long as I have lived on Molokai there has been ooka pila diversity. Then this is good news! We qualify to be candidates of Lokahi. We don’t have to be understood to work together for the good. Uncle Google says that whatever we give predominant focus to, we become. If we focus on the good, more will come. When situations arise, the successful see them as opportunities instead of problems. With every problem, you can go down the road of despair where you can’t think clearly and make reactionary, unwise choices. The other option is, to work towards Lokahi, thinking more clearly, making better decisions, and creating a great community to live and thrive in. Unity is the state of being one, being undivided itself and separate from every other thing. Harmony is all the components doing what they do best that serves themselves and their community at large causing growth in all

areas of life. We all got different agendas but we are all in the same room so we may as well make the best of it. Your agenda can be adjusted somewhat to get you what you want while making the conditions good for all others in the same room to be creative, to grow fruitful and to be in harmony. A happy marriage can be the epitome of Lokahi. Have you ever heard a husband say, “happy wife, happy life”? Men, you are the key, so let me share a personal story that took place recently. I noticed that my wife comes alive when she is outdoors taking pictures. She is gifted in this area and I recognize she enjoys taking pictures but she also gets in a zone. Being in her creative zone is very therapeutic for her, ergo ipso facto, a happy wife, happy life equals Lokahi. What am I trying to say Molokai is, look for ways to lift one another up. You will find your hard crusted limited agendas making course adjustments so that everyone else in the room can thrive too. That to me is Lokahi. Working through the chaos together to make something beautiful results in “too blessed to be stressed.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MOLOKAI COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee for the County of Maui hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing on March 12, 2015 commencing at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as is practicable in the Kaunakakai Elementary School Cafeteria, 30 Ailoa Street, Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii 96748 on the following: ADOPTION OF RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE MOLOKAI COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MR. WILLIAM SPENCE, Planning Director, submitting proposed Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee (Molokai CPAC). The rules govern practice before, and procedures of, the Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee. The rules provide for the following: A. Organization and parliamentary rules designed specifically for and intended to encourage efficient and open Molokai CPAC meetings including, but not limited to, provisions requiring the use of Robert’s Rules of Order, standards for quorum, preparation and posting of meeting agendas, the recordation of meeting minutes, keeping of meeting records, computation of time for purposes of conducting business, retention and filing of documents, the role of officers and their duties, provisions for voting, disclosure of member conflicts of interest, the making of motions and questions of order, and meeting attendance. B. Rule making procedures which set forth the process for the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules and regulations which govern the Molokai CPAC including public notice requirements, decision-making, mayoral approval and the filing and effect of said rules. The Molokai CPAC will consider, and may adopt, the rules at the public hearing. The public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Charter of the County of Maui, and the Maui County Code. Information pertaining to the proposed rules or copies thereof may be obtained from the Maui County Planning Department, 2200 Main Street, One Main Plaza Bldg, Suite 315, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793, Monday through Friday, except State holidays, between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The proposed rules may also be reviewed in person at the same address and during the same business hours. The Department will mail copies of the rules at no cost to any interested person who requests a copy. Any written testimony regarding the proposed rules may be filed prior to the date of the public hearing by providing 20 copies of said written testimony to the Planning Department or may be presented at the time of the public hearing. Those interested persons requesting accommodation due to disabilities, please call the Department of Planning at 270-7735 or notify the Department of Planning in writing at 2200 Main Street, One Main Plaza Bldg, Suite 315, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793 or fax number 270-7634; at least six (6) days before the scheduled public hearing. MOLOKAI COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE by William Spence Planning Director

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To My Valentine Sweetheart Dianna At this very moment, I can still remember looking down the aisle at the people present and how nervously I said these words to myself, "This is the moment I've waited for." Then a loud voice from behind me said, "Who will give this woman, Dianna Sue Pratt, to be wedded to this man, Philip Thomas Solatorio?" Another voice said gently, "I do," as he placed his daughter's hands in mine. Looking me in the eyes he said, "This is my Valentine sweetheart I give to you. Take good care of her." Another commanding voice filled with the spirit of love then said, "Dianna Sue Pratt, do you take this man, Philip Thomas Solatorio, to be your lawful wedded husband to love, respect, and cherish till death?" A moment of silence followed that kind of scared me as I wondered, what now? As I looked at you, I could see tears and a smile on your face as you looked up at me. I heard the most beautiful voice, as if an angel from heaven, say, "I do." From that very first Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 1963, to this very Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 2015, you kept the promise you made to me, to God, and all who were present to witness our

marriage. I first saw you when you were only 14 and we became pen pals. I didn't see you again till you were 17 and I was 23 and we were getting married. People ask us all the time about how we met and can't believe our story and ask us how we made it to here. All I can say is that we both are a miracle to each other and we both believe in God and have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and we both work to make it work in faith, for faith without work is dead. Thank you, thank you, my Valentine sweetheart for having faith in me. I love you forever. Today you are 69 and I am 75. Happy 52th Valentine Anniversary! Your husband, Pilipo Solatorio

Mahalo for Funeral Help We, the family and children of the late Ruth Naomi Ululani Naki Manu, would to send our deepest thank you to everyone who has helped us celebrate her journey to be with God. OHA: Collette Machado and Gayla Haliniak; Catholic Charities of Maui; Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary, LLC: Soohan Wong; Raymond Naki Jr. and Jesse Naki; Molokai Mortuary: Mr. and Mrs. Moku Buchanan; Walter Naki ohana and friends; John Borden and ohana; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kalima ohana and friends; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kalima-Moses and ohana; Mana`e Goods and Grindz; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ward; Mr. and Mrs. Pia Ward; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Migues and ohana; Mickey McGuire and Mark Kawano; Enoka

Nahoopii and ohana; Moana Keohuloa, John Keohuloa, Hana Keohuloa, Jerry Keohuloa; Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Naki; Aunty Juana Piiali`i; Aunty Dutchie Saffery and friends; Braddah Maliu; Melani Rawlin and Rawlins ohana; Claire Kalawe; Ulu Place; Sumu Asano and ohana; Ala Lani; Coelho ladies and ohana; Mr. and Mrs. Donna Kapu and ohana; and the Class of 1982. If we have missed anyone, please forgive us. Your love and hard work made “Sister-Aunty” Ruthie’s funeral services a joyous celebration. We truly appreciate and love you all. Like she always says with a smile, “Woompa! We outa here!” The Naki/Luafalemana/Taneilu Ohana

20 Years of AARP The Molokai AARP chapter 4908 received a certificate marking its 20th year of organization to all its members. It was a great award for our years of bringing AARP information to our island. Those who joined in previous years are to be recognized for their diligence and hard work in making AARP activities available here. All members, local and national, are invited to monthly meetings and programs. Each month, a special person is invited to the meetings to bring new material to all our members. Please con-

tact John Wordin at 567-6308 or Gladys Brown at 553-5375 to find out how to join this group educating all persons 50 years old and older. Meetings are held at the Mitchell Pauole Center on the first Wednesday of each month. In February Margaret Short of Kodiak, Alaska spoke on her life living there. Mahalo to all who contribute to our meetings. Gladys Brown

Mahalo from UHMCM Biology Class Last semester, I had the honor and pleasure of teaching Biology 124, Ecology and the Environment, as well as the associated Saturday lab, Biology 124L. All of us – the students and myself -had a great time and learned a lot. I am grateful to Glen Teves, Patti Pali, Matt Yamashita, Marshall Racine, and Greg Kahn, for coming to our Tuesday/ Thursday afternoon class and sharing their knowledge; Anakala Pilipo Solatario, Greg Solatario, Diane Pike, Butch Haase, Arleone Dibben-Young, Ua Ritte, Hano Naehu, and Josh Pastrana,

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Papohaku:$1,850,000 (fs)

Beautiful Ocean Front home with spectacular ocean and Diamond Head views. 3bedrooms/2bath on 5.56 acres. Call for more details

Hawaiian Homeland: $399,000 (LH)

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

Heights: $289,000 (fs)

3 bedrooms / 2.5 bath, home in the heights. covered garage with a spacious screened lanai

Kanoa Beach: $489,000 (fs)

Manila Camp: $169,000 (fs)

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

Kawela: $144,900 (fs)

Kamiloloa: $100,000(fs)

4 bedroom/1 bath home located on nice corner lot

Ranch Camp: $89,000 (fs)

Papohaku: $350,000 (fs)

Wavecrest Resorts: $305,000 (FS)

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

Unit A-304, Beautifully furnished oceanfront condo with fantastic rental history.

Ranch Camp: $99,500 (fs)

Paniolo Hale: $224,000 (FS)

Corner lot, water meter installed

West Ohia: $479,000

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

Heights: $96,000 (fs)

3 bed/1 bath home, needs repairs

10,477 sf lot in the heights

KEPUHI BEACH RESORT

8900 Kam V Hwy 3b/3b Oceanfront home w high-end furnishings. By apt. $1,050,000 3250 Kaluakoi Rd 1b/1b Oceanfront cottage. $850,000 143 Ho`aikane St 3b/2b Ocean view home. $339,000 46 Puunana St 5b/3b Two story home. $349,000

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

10,010 sf vacant lot, one mile east of town

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

Kaunakakai: $150,000(fs)

MOLOKAI SHORES

1b/1b with loft. $169,850 Leasehold 1172 Remodeled. $94,000 A-306 1146 Updated. $99,000 KE NANI KAI Cottage 2B 2b/2b $450,000 114 2b/2b $155,000 Sale Pending 116 1b/1b $25,000 2 month fractional ownership 146 2b/2b $185,000 High-end remodel

Jill McGowan Realtor ~ Broker ABR Certified Real Estate Consultant| Jill@molokailandandhomes.com 808-552-2233 Direct|808-552-2255 Office

Unit T-3, 1 bed/ 2bath Condo This unit has never been rented. Kept in pristine condition with many upgrades.

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

808.552.2233

Molokai Land & Homes

CONDOMINIUMS

ISLAND HOMES

Molokai Shores: $114,000 (LH)

Gently sloped with fantastic three island views

Kawela Beach Front: $595,000 (fs) 2 bedroom/1 bath home sitting on .971 acres 3 bed/1 bath with added1 bed/1bath Kualapuu: $84,000(fs) mother-in-law suite

RESIDENTIAL

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

Lot 78 fantastic sunset views

Kualapuu: $219,000 (fs) Hawaiian Homeland: $175,000 (LH)

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Ke Nani Kai: $225,000 (fs)

Kawela: $99,900 (fs)

1.87 acres of amazing panoramic views

16,306 sq. ft., Prime commercial property, in the heart of Kaunakakai town.

CONDOS

corner lot with water meter installed

Kawaikapu: $890,000 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $399,000(fs)

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

Ranch Camp: $80,000(fs)

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HOMES

HOME SITES PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS

KAWELA PLANTATIONS

MAUNALOA – Residential lots

Ocean View Lots Lot 27 5.1 ac Lot 79 7.5 ac Lot 132 21 ac Lot 199 5 ac Ocnfrt Lot 237 7.1 ac Lot 240 5.9 ac Lot 247 6.5 ac Ocnfrt

Ocean view lots – 2 acres Lot 54 Waiokama Pl Lot 117 Uluanui Rd Lot 119 Uluanui Rd Lot 165 Ulua Rd Lot 252 Makaiki Rd

Lot D-14 Mahiki Place $38,000 Mahiki Place $63,000 $199,000 Lot D-17 Waieli St $80,000 $125,000 Lot F-06 $139,000 $134,000 MAUNALOA – Commercial Lots $194,980 E-08 Corner lot, Maunaloa Hwy

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$220,000 $239,000 $189,000 $775,000 $269,000 $249,000 MOANA MAKANI $3,500,000 Lot 47 73 acres

On Maunaloa Hwy

E-09

$149,500 $142,500

$320,000

“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST”

• KEPUHI BEACH RESORT 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.

REAL ESTATE:

MS324 - One bedroom one bath condo with loft. Sold Furnished, Currently rented. LH $110,000. Call to see

WAVECREST OCEANFRONT CONDO - Bank approved short sale. $119,500. Easy to see

• KE NANI KAI

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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