Molokai Dispatch -- April 8, 2015

APRIL 8, 2015 - VOLUME 31, ISSUE 14

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Record Roi Round-Up

Photos by Colleen Uechi

Solar Applications in Limbo

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief

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olokai divers joined forces last month for a cause – to save native fish species by ridding the island of about 1,000 pounds of invasive roi.

“Nowadays everyone is about malama this, malama that. This is really giving back to the reef,” said local diver Dicky Dowling, who organized the second annual Molokai Roi Tournament.

“That’s the most invasive species…

Somebody gotta do something, you cannot just stand on the side.”

In the 1950s, the Hawaii Department of Fish and Wildlife introduced roi as a game fish for food. However, they

County Explores Avenues for Ferry Aid

By Colleen Uechi | Staff Writer

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he Maui County Council is taking the first steps toward addressing the struggling Molokai ferry, which has seen decreases in riders and funds within the past year.

Councilmember Stacy Helm Crivello, who represents Molokai on the nine-person council, introduced a resolution last week urging Mayor Alan Arakawa to seek significant financial support for the Lahaina Cruise Company (LCC), which runs the ferry service between Maui and Molokai.

The resolution requested that the mayor to propose an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget that would appropriate $500,000 to the ferry. The money would come from the county’s Economic Development Revolving

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have now overtaken the reef and prey on native reef fish. According to an article in the Division of Aquatic Resources newsletter, University of Hawaii scientist Jan Dierking estimated that roi eat 99 tons of reef fish every year in a threemile square area of Kona coastline. Roi also spread ciguatera, a neurological disease in humans resulting from eating fish infected with the poison. Few people in Hawaii today view roi as a food source.

This year, Dowling said 70 divers participated in the tournament and together, harvested a state record of 1,314 roi fish. That’s a big increase over last year, when 20 divers caught a little under 800 roi.

The tournament took place on March 28, and divers harvested from boats from Wavecrest to Hale O Lono during a six-hour period, said Dowling.

With a majority of Molokai divers participating, Dowling said some offisland fishermen also came over. Tournament rules mandated that they dive with a Molokai group at all times. “[That way] Molokai guys could educate at the same time, they could experience on a first-hand basis…not just the social media stuff,” he said, referring to the negative buzz that many offisland divers hear about Molokai. “The feedback that I’m getting from the offisland guys is unbelievable right now.”

Saving the Shoreline

Growing movement against invasive species

By Colleen Uechi | Staff Writer

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orilla ogo and mangrove were both brought to Hawaii with good intentions. Now, however, they’ve become a notorious pair of invasive species swallowing up Molokai’s south shore. Thick tangles of mangrove trees are turning ocean into dry land.

Matted masses of gorilla ogo—a type of algae—are suffocating the coral reef.

For five ambitious Molokai High School students, it’s a problem that needs immediate action.

On March 31, these students and more than 40 community members gathered at Kulana Oiwi to understand more about tackling the daunting duo.

Roots of the Problem For Alex Simon, Kea`a Davis, Momi Afelin, Sarah Jenkins and Lily Jenkins, their science projects have become much more than school assignments. Ultimately, they want to engineer eradication efforts for mangrove and gorilla ogo.

The Jenkins sisters’ project, “March

of the Molokai Mangrove,” examines the effects of mangrove expansion on Molokai, while Davis, Simon and Afelin’s “Investigating Agar Extraction from Gracilaria Salicornia” focuses on how the byproducts of invasive algae can fuel its eradication. Both groups won top honors at both the county and state levels and have qualified for the International Science and Engineer Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh in May. While their projects are separate, their goals are intertwined, as the two species combine for even more devastating effects. Gorilla ogo grows three times more dense among mangrove roots than on coral, explained the Jenkins sisters.

“It shows how it’s very important for us to tackle both of these issues of these invasive species,” said Sarah. “…

They’re tag teaming.”

Gracilaria salicornia, also known as gorilla ogo, is an invasive red algae that was introduced on Oahu in the 1970s for the purposes of aquaculture.

Now, it’s grown into a clumpy reef

ixty-five applications for rooftop solar on Molokai currently remain in limbo at the hands of Maui Electric Company (MECO), according to company Communications Director Kau`i Awai-Dickson.

Most rooftop solar panels in the state are installed under a program called Net Energy Metering (NEM), which pays customers the retail electric rate for excess energy generated from their panels.

At 51 percent, Molokai has the highest percentage in Hawaii of rooftop solar compared to the island’s peak demand.

“Hawaii leads the nation as far as rooftop [solar], and Molokai leads the state,” said Mat McNeff, MECO manager of engineering, at a meeting on Molokai last month.

However, with that high percentage comes challenges for the island’s small electric grid. And those challenges are holding up the solar applications of Molokai residents who want to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on their roofs. McNeff said because the high volume of solar generation on Molokai could cause fluctuations in electric frequency resulting in potential island-wide power outages, MECO is no longer able to accept new rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems under the NEM program.

“Right now, the [Public Utilities] Commission has said NEM will continue but not at the expense of system reliability,” said McNeff last month.

“So that being the case, we have a reliability issue here on Molokai, and … there's a technical issue on Molokai that

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Ukulele Ohana Molokai Returns Fullheart Productions News Release This coming Memorial Day weekend, May 22-26, the sounds of the happiest instrument on earth will once again fill the lodge at Pu`u O Hoku Ranch as the Ukulele Ohana Molokai workshop and its teacher Lono, return for the fourth year in a row.

The theme this year will be Mele O`o or powerful music. Participants will be coming from around the world to learn the deep roots of Old Style Hawaiian music with Lono on their ukuleles, and to experience the vibrant community of Molokai. When asked what inspires him to write and teach Lono says, “The line between the past and the present, through our ancestors, prepares us for the future. I feel connected and in the presence of our ancestors when I create the mele. Music is life and life is a never ending story.”

At the age of 3, Lono began his musical training in traditional Hawaiian folk music with his grandmother Miriam “Freckles” Kupahu. Her ike and aloha have become the foundations for his life’s work. He continues to return to Old Style music for inspiration and to remember her, her parents and grandparents. She is honored on Lono’s Old Style II CD. At 5, Lono began learning to be a paniolo with his family on the far eastern side of Molokai. During his father’s management of the Ranch he spent his days riding, roping and learned ways of raising cattle in the tropics. He also attended Kilohana School.

May 2015 he will once again return home to Pu`u O Hoku Ranch, where he grew up, and true to his intention, he does so as one of Hawaii's most beloved Old Style folk musicians spreading happiness through nurturing and beautiful songs, na Mele, and hula.

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ductions co-created Ukulele Ohana Molokai with Lono and the Molokai community after having a ukulele hand built for her years ago by an island artisan.

What has inspired her to produce this event year after year has been the stories of the beautiful landscapes and people of Molokai, experienced through Lono’s music, combined with the generous hospitality and delicious cuisine of Pu`u O Hoku Ranch. This year will create a memorable immersion into traditional and contemporary Old Style Hawaiian folk music while enabling everyone to deepen the way they play and compose with their Ukulele.

Believing that we all have original stories, Ukulele Ohana Molokai will help participants fall in love with their ukulele all over again (or for the first time, as novices are encouraged to come) and to work intimately with the teachers to create their very own, Mele O`o, powerful songs and melodies.

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INVASIVE SPECIES Continued From pg. 1 threat with little practical use. Davis, Simon and Afelin explained that gorilla ogo is difficult to eradicate because it can grow from fragmented pieces.

They sought a method for extracting agar, a jelly-like byproduct of the algae through what Simon called “a long tedious process with a lot of trial and error,” that they now plan to patent.

Agar can be used in cultivating bacteria, cooking, making cosmetics and creating a polymer base for bioplastics. It’s a sustainable process in which the products it creates can go toward funding efforts for eradicating the gorilla ogo, the group explained.

As for mangrove, it was first introduced to Molokai in Pala`au in 1902 to protect the south shore from sediment, said Lily.

The trees now threaten the land and reef on six of the main Hawaiian Islands. When Captain Cook first arrived in 1778, there were 70 fully functioning fishponds on Molokai. Now, there are only two, said Lily. Within 100 years, the mangrove could make its way to the reef, given the fact that it’s already expanded 1,800 meters from its original introduction point. It has raised salinity and turbidity levels, making it difficult for native marine species.

“Over the past century from its introduction, mangrove has expanded two-thirds of the way out to our fringing reef,” said Lily. “There are certain areas on the reef where it’s already starting to cultivate its own population.”

However, both groups of students recognized that in order for any action to take place on the part of state lawmakers or community volunteers, they had to define problems and solutions in economic terms.

Simon, Davis and Afelin discovered that turning 20 grams of dried gracilaria salicornia into gelled agar produces a 75-cent profit. The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s supersucker vacuum collects 1000 pounds of wet gracilaria salicornia an hour, which can be turned into a $2,500 profit.

“We know that with any project … money is always going to be a factor in determining its longevity and even getting a project it off its feet,” said Afelin. “… It’s not that we’re looking just to make money off invasive species, but we’re looking for a reason that people would want to eradicate it, because it is tedious.”

The Jenkins sisters explored the economic impacts of mangrove by calculating the dollar values of multiple “reef associated goods and services,” which gave the reef a total worth of $10 billion.

“Everyone basically said it’s priceless, and I would say it’s priceless too,” said Sarah. “But for any policymaker to develop a management plan, you need to actually get a dollar value for budgets.”

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While the March 31 session was mostly informational, plans are already growing within a community that feels the students’ data affirms a trend they’ve been seeing around the island.

“For me personally, I’ve been waiting for something like this,” said resident Penny Martin, who lives across the street from Kulana Oiwi. “When my mom was a little girl, she could walk to the pier from our house on the beach.

And then when I was a little girl, I could see the pier. Now my kids cannot even see the wharf.”

Gorilla ogo is effective as a fertilizer, explained Simon, which is how Martin is using the algae she collects.

“The other day I picked up a load from my beach and put it in all my taro [as fertilizer],” she said.

Last Saturday, fishing charter captain Clay Ching, who said he sees examples of these invasive species every day, took Lily and her mother Heidi out on his boat to identify possible areas in which to start mangrove removal.

The sisters understand that the eradication process has to start with “target areas,” which will be more manageable and allow them to study the effects of mangrove removal. While mangrove is harmful overall, it does play a role that a native plant may have to fill later on, said Lily.

“It is essentially doing its job and collecting sediment, but at the same time it’s cultivating enough sediment to create dry land,” she explained. “So we

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want to start in these target areas to see the ecological effect it’s having there, and then from results in our area we want to expand it to rest of the shoreline.”

Meanwhile, taking on gorilla ogo will first require a collection of viable data on the species. Afelin said that much of the information they found in their research was outdated, and since many agar extraction efforts are done in third world economies, studies were hard to find. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai trustee Colette Machado said she hopes to work with the girls to develop surveys for a Gorilla Ogo Survey and Control Point Project, a combined effort of The Nature Conservancy and Molokai community members.

On the April 17 Earth Day celebrations, Machado said they’ll be joining with The Nature Conservancy to recruit volunteers and conduct surveys on gorilla ogo. In May, The Nature Conservancy will hold workshops to educate volunteers on what to look for as they comb the south shore, and in June the Department of Land and Natural Resources is scheduled to come and verify the data and observations of the community.

“We talk aloha aina, we talk about malama ka aina. This is the first step,” said Machado. “We all need to be working more in a unified front, and if it’s about preserving the land, we all need to step up. … The Hawaiian word is maka`ala, to be alert, to pay attention.”

When it comes to eradication, both groups reminded the community that manual removal requires the utmost care. Gorilla ogo sprouts from fragments, and the self-pollinating mangrove easily drops seed pods that Lily explained can take root on both land and on the reef.

“If this effort is not put forth by the community of Molokai, there will be no place to troll for papio as in past generations, and there could potentially be no flats like Molokai is famous for,” said Ching. “Our flats is a treasure that should not be taken for granted. Our community needs to protect it in any way possible.”

Spreading the Word While a long road is ahead, Davis said it’s inspiring “to see how excited everyone is getting.” Community members voiced continued support and asked multiple questions about the species throughout the meeting. Davis added that their group also wants to engage their classmates in conversation and education.

“One of the ways we want to give back to the community … is by creating a curriculum that encompasses many aspects of science while teaching kids how much of a problem gracilaria salicornia is and how they can … eradicate it,” said Davis.

She added that curriculum will be especially useful for students as the high school gears up to build its new science lab. They would be able to teach students about the sustainability of the product as well, said Simon.

“Right now gracilaria salicornia is mainly used as a fertilizer,” said Simon. “… Because we are the Farmers (school mascot) we would be using the plant material for our crops. The agar would be used for the science lab. We would be using all parts.”

Lily said they plan to have more community talks and public meetings to educate volunteers and gather funding.

When the five students attend the INTEL ISEF in May, not only will they have the chance to engage with scientific experts from around the world, but they’ll also get to share with other communities how invasive species can be handled.

“Mangrove is also found in many other places [and] has very similar devastations to their ecosystems,” said Sarah. “Our whole project is actually to share this with other countries and other people who are facing these impacts, to actually show them that there is a hope and we can in turn develop a management plan.”

For the students, they’re not doing it for the grades or the honors. They’re passionate about protecting resources on the island they call home, and for some of them, the topic might turn into a future career.

“These are not just science fair projects. These are movements for us,” said Simon. “This is something we are very passionate about. And even when we graduate we’ll still be continuing these projects … and make sure that the eradication gets done.”

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MECO

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Matt Yamashita, an independent solar sales representative on Molokai, said the challenges and delays could result in the loss of jobs for those in the island’s solar industry within a couple of months.

“Sadly, the shutdown of solar net [energy] metering on Molokai is putting many residents out of work and prevents others from experiencing the savings that come with producing their own renewable energy,” he said, via email.

Denials or Delays The utility company filed an application in January with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to end the NEM program. Last month, PUC chairperson and the president of Hawaiian Electric signed an agreement on Feb. 27 stating that NEM applications will continue to be approved in Hawaii, except “where that project does not affect circuit or system level security of reliability.”

MECO officials said at a Molokai meeting last month that currently, the entire island falls under that exception category.

“We're not saying we can't take any more photovoltaic, we just can't take it under the Net Energy Metering program because some of the rules and restrictions that exist don't allow us to control the systems,” said McNeff at the Molokai meeting.

The control he refers to was proposed under the utility’s Transitional Distributed Generation program, filed in a PUC application on Jan. 20. It would allow MECO to control the excess electricity generated through PV. McNeff said the normal period of peak PV generation is between 1 and 3 p.m. During those hours, the utility would be able to limit the amount of solar entering the grid, if MECO’s proposal is approved. The current NEM program doesn’t allow that type of energy regulation, which would help stabilize the flow of excess PV energy and ensure more system reliability, according to MECO. Whether or not MECO will approve NEM applications on Molokai remains unclear.

“We continue to accept and review applications for net energy metering on Molokai and are following the process we agreed to with the PUC,” said AwaiDickson, via email. “The high levels of photovoltaic penetration on Molokai’s small system have created concerns about the stability of the island grid. We are reviewing applications in light of these circumstances and will consult with the PUC before taking any actions to address these service reliability concerns.”

The Feb. 27 agreement states that letters of the utility’s denial or delay for rooftop PV systems must first be submitted to the PUC. As of last Friday, Deborah Kwan, PUC chief of consumer affairs and compliance, said none have been received.

“We haven’t received any letters from MECO denying applications on Molokai to my knowledge,” she said.

She also pointed out that the Feb. 27 agreement is just that – an agreement – and is not a legally binding order from the PUC. As far as the pending Molokai applications, their fate remains unclear.

“Maui Electric has not denied any applications for Molokai,” said AwaiDickson. “We have 65 recent applications for which we informed customers that we will be following up with them as soon as possible regarding the status of

FERRY Continued From pg. 1 Fund (EDRF), which, according to the resolution, currently has an estimated balance of $1 million. According to Maui County Code, the EDRF was established to support programs that could potentially promote economic growth within the county.

In her resolution, Crivello called the ferry a “critical transportation link” for employees who work off island and students who travel for academic and athletic competitions.

“The Molokai ferry fosters cultural, social and economic interaction among County residents,” wrote Crivello. “…

Loss of the Molokai ferry would create hardships for the people of Molokai who rely on its services.”

Since last summer, the Molokai ferry has seen a 25 percent decrease in riders, said LCC President David Jung.

In 2014, the company suffered $288,000 in losses.

“We’re beating the bushes to come

their application.”

Molokai Mana`o For Yamashita, the outlook is grim.

“The economic impact to our island is significant,” he said via email, referring to the apparent closure of the NEM program. “The solar industry has created many jobs on Molokai and, through monthly household savings for hundreds of solar customers, allows tens of thousands of dollars to remain in our local economy…”

At last month’s meeting, McNeff gave a presentation sharing a graph that showed how Molokai’s high PV levels are causing challenges unique to our grid.

“Maui has an electric usage pretty typical of other Hawaiian islands,” said McNeff. “The minimum for people using power is usually around 3 in the morning. People are sleeping, there's not a lot going on. The peak usually occurs around 8 p.m. People come home, they start cooking, they take a shower, and that's usually when people have the largest usage.”

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The Options For those interested in installing PV on Molokai now, the options are slim.

In a Feb. 20 NEM denial letter to a Molokai customer, MECO suggested a program called the Standard Interconnection Agreement (SIA) as an alternative means to obtain rooftop solar.

However, the SIA doesn’t offer the same financial benefits to customers as NEM. Under SIA, residents don’t get paid for excess energy generated from their rooftop solar panels the way they do with an NEM agreement.

“Under SIA, you have to rethink that,” said McNeff. “There isn't a provision to get paid for excess – you want to either make it lower than your max usage [install fewer panels than your electric demand] or maybe install a battery on the side to store the excess.”

Yamashita said it’s a bad deal for most people.

“It seems to me the SIA is just you're paying us less and selling it back for a lot more,” one meeting attendee told MECO. Molokai electric customer Walter

Molokai Load Curve, courtesy of Maui Electric. The dotted line, representing 75 percent of current and approved solar installations, dips below the minimum operating levels for generators, indicating the safe limit of solar penetration has already been exceeded.

er, is inverted.

“On Molokai, the lowest usage is during the middle of the day, and that is a result of the high installed capacity of PV on the island... atypical of a typical Hawaii usage,” explained McNeff.

He then showed how the dashed line representing solar generation dips below the minimum operating level of the diesel generators, as well as the electric frequency needed to maintain reliable service.

“This slide illustrates that we can't take any more PV that doesn't have controls on it,” said McNeff.

Molokai residents responded to the presentation with grunts of irony and words of honesty.

Bev Furgeson, an east Molokai resident with solar under NEM, said the program not only made economic sense for them at the time, but they felt good about generating more energy than they used to give back to the island.

“We waited, saved up for it, had to wait and we love it,” she said. “We felt that we were doing something positive for the community… now I want to apologize for actually being a burden on the system... I feel offended, frankly.”

MECO President Sharon Suzuki responded, saying offending customers was not the company’s intention.

“I do want to apologize and it was certainly not meant to be offensive, and we do appreciate you investing in PV systems…. We all share the goal of a clean energy future, not just on Molokai but in Maui County and in Hawaii,” she said.

Suzuki added that the agreements for all existing NEM customers will be honored moving forward.

Mendes was frustrated that prior to Jan. 20, when MECO filed the PUC application to end NEM and determined that Molokai could no longer accept NEM applications, no notice was given to customers.

That was around the time Mendes said he took off his old solar panels.

“This was the first solar system in the state – had three of them, two on Oahu and one on Molokai,” he said. “I figured I’d sign up [for an updated system], and in irony, mine was one denied… So now I’m stuck here because I’m denied.”

Suzuki apologized to Mendes but said MECO had a duty to let the PUC know as soon as the challenges on Molokai became apparent, and acted as soon as possible.

“The reason we had to raise this… [is] we have an obligation under our franchise to provide reliable power to all customers who want it,” she said. “We take that very seriously… I apologize to those in the holding pattern now.”

Suzuki said the company wants to collaborate with those in the solar industry working on Molokai, like Yamashita, to come up with solutions.

“I really, really hope you guys can figure out the best solutions for our community and solutions that also allow MECO to continue to survive and be a part of our community…” said Yamashita. “My grandfather helped build this power plant when there was nothing… and my father was also a manager here.”

He explained that with the dropping cost of battery storage systems that allow customers to go off the grid, many are looking seriously into those options.

“We were looking at [those options] today because our guys, they're going

up with any and all sources of funding,” he said.

The council discussed the resolution at its April 7 meeting, which was open to testimony from the public, and needed five out of nine votes in order to pass, according to Maui County Council Communication Director Kit Zulueta.

She added that if it’s passed and the mayor agrees to it, he would then introduce a bill to the council, which would have to refer the bill to another committee. Various factors, such as the availability of committee chairs, will determine how long the entire process takes.

“This is where committee input is crucial, because the more they hear from the public, the more they would feel the sense of urgency,” said Zulueta.

In the meantime, Jung has requested a scheduling change from the Public Utilities Commission that would suspend one of the ferry’s daily routes between Molokai and Maui. The route, which departs from Kaunakakai Harbor at 5:15 a.m. and begins the return trip from Lahaina at 6 p.m., runs from Monday through Saturday, and Sunday evenings, each week.

According to Hawaii Revised Statutes, "water carriers” must give 45 days notice prior to implementing any scheduling changes, but LCC is requesting the period be shortened to seven days due to the “extreme financial burden” the company is currently under. Jung said the company’s attorney is currently having discussions with the PUC, but there is no timeframe when a final decision will be made.

“At least the clock is running,” he said. “At least we’ve made our application.”

While Jung has said they’d rather have “reduced service than no service,” some residents have expressed concerns over the effects of suspending the daily morning route, particularly on students who frequently ride the ferry to off island events. Students and chaperones might have to leave a day earlier, which could prove more costly for both home and visiting teams, said Molokai High School Athletic Director Lee DeRouin.

“Some of the coaches, they would have to go a day before, and that’s possible work being missed and time from their own families,” said DeRouin, who

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to be out of work in two months,” said Yamashita last month. “[Customers are] going to say, ‘let's go off-grid,’ because it makes more sense economically. I'm not saying that's a great solution, because it's going to hurt you guys [MECO], and what my grandfather helped build is going to fail one day if that's the road we gotta go down.”

An Electrifying Future Looking forward, MECO officials say the company is developing a plan to carry them forward through 2030, including the highly contested proposed merger with Florida-based company NextEra. McNeff said next year, MECO plans to roll out a smart grid program, which will update the system and give customers more power to control their own electric usage. McNeff said smart meters would provide earlier detection of power outages and incorporate automation into the grid to more quickly stabilize the system.

In 2018, McNeff said they have plans for a 10 megawatt (MW) battery to be installed on the island, which would assist with grid stability, as well as an 8 MW centralized solar system for Molokai, he added.

The same year, the company will convert half of its generation units on Molokai from diesel to liquefied natural gas (LNG), which could offer potential cost savings that would be passed on to customers, said McNeff. The other half of the generators would be converted to biofuel in 2023, according to the plan.

“By that time, we would have little to no diesel use on Molokai,” said McNeff.

He added that the company also plans to expand PV. “Overall, we plan to triple the amount of PV in 2013 by 2030,” he said, or 3.2 MW of distributed PV by 2030. “So far we have 1.6 MW installed already and another roughly 1 MW pre-approved to be installed so we're actually ahead of schedule as far as our forecast.”

Some meeting attendees expressed great concern about the environmental ramifications of LNG, including fracking policies and carbon dioxide emission involved in its production. They wondered if the cost of conversion is worthwhile, when it’s considered a “bridge” fuel for short-term use until other alternatives become more readily available.

Some of those questions may be able to be answered at a joint open house held with MECO and NextEra this week, on Thursday, April 9. The event, with staff from both companies available to meet residents, will take place at Kaunakakai Elementary School Cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m.

The PUC’s Kwan said before the Commission makes a decision on the proposed merger, PUC listening sessions will be held on every island, though a schedule has not yet been set.

In the meantime, Molokai residents remain frustrated as dozens of PV applications await a response.

“Maui Electric and Hawaiian Electric are initiating additional studies for Molokai to determine how best to address the stability and service reliability issues caused by the high levels of PV on Molokai’s small electrical grid,” said Awai-Dickson last week. “We are in the process of scheduling meetings with solar contractors on Molokai and are looking into testing non-export/smart-export technologies which could help better support the system.”

She gave no timeframe on the pending applications.

added that students might also miss school. “It puts another cost on the kids for another meal. It’s gonna put a strain … on the schools [where they stay].”

Working commuters have expressed mixed responses. Filomena Sayaboc, who’s been riding the morning ferry route to her housekeeping job on Maui for 28 years, said that while switching to airlines would be more expensive, it wouldn’t affect her job and she’d still live on Molokai. Meanwhile daily commuter Micah DeKneef, who’s been working as a painter on Maui for the past two months, said he might have to consider moving to Maui or altering his work schedule if the route were suspended.

As for the 10 workers Jung said the company currently employs on Molokai, LCC would still offer them a job if operations relocated to Maui, though crewmember Cory Napoleon said he’d “basically be out of a job” if that were to happen.

Ridership over the next few months, as well as the response from the PUC, will determine what steps the company takes next, said Jung.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Workshop for Small Business Owners KBC News Release We, as small business owners, are going to have some of “those days.”

What keeps many small business people from succeeding? What are some doubts and limiting beliefs people starting out in business may face? How “smart” do we have to be to really succeed?

To answer these questions ONABEN -- Our Native American Business Network -- in partnership with Kuha`o Business Center and MEO Business Development Center will offer a Small Business Workshop for Molokai Business Owners and Entrepreneurs on Tuesday, April 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the OHA/DHHL Conference Room at Kulana `Oiwi building D. Dinner will be served so preregistration is required.

This fun, interactive workshop will cover topics such as getting off the negative “merry go round.” The workshop will be presented by Richard Roddy, Director of Creating Harmony Workshops. He will share how awareness allows choice, and discuss how to release those doubts and limiting beliefs, as well as talk about responding versus reacting. Another topic and activity entitled “What goes around comes around,” the forgotten rule of business is sure to add some excitement. The last session, “Developing your inner strength for growth, prosperity and excellence,” is sure to inspire and motivate each of us to take business to the next level.

This 1 ½ hour session will include short videos clips, group interaction, activities and Q and A. The session will be upbeat, positive, and fun.

Richard A. Roddy is an educator, trainer, author and international businessman with over 40 years experience in the field of personal growth, staff development, management training, community development and human value recognition. A seasoned presenter, speaker and facilitator, Richard has a passionate and firm belief in the human value of all people and their ability to choose their own way in any aspect of their life.

He is a certified trainer and facilitator under licensing agreement with TRP Enterprises, Inc., authors of the material presented in Creating Harmony Workshops. Well over 130,000 people in the US, Canada and Europe have experienced this unique approach to creating a workplace environment that helps people become more positive, productive and effective, no matter what the circumstances!

In addition to many major companies and organizations such as American Express, US Air, YMCA, Indian Health Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, many Native American Tribal schools, hospitals, businesses, leadership teams, agencies and communities have embraced these principles as a way to enhance their workplace atmosphere and environment.

Creating harmony in the workplace will help you and your team become more positive, productive and effective, no matter what!

Molokai Participates in STEM Conference MEDB News Release The sixth Annual Hawaii STEM Conference attracts state’s brightest STEM stars and prominent event partners Microsoft, NASA and other prestigious local, national partners join the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) for an empowering STEM event.

April 17-18, hundreds of students and educators throughout the state and industry professionals, offering some of the most innovative technologies in the world, will converge on the island of Maui. Held at the Wailea Marriott Resort, this popular event empowers students and educators with first-hand exposure to advanced technologies, the latest software training, and real world challenges in the form of fun, hands-on team competitions.

This year, Molokai Middle Hawaiian Immersion Program, Molokai Middle School, and Molokai High Hawaii Immersion Program will be among the 30 intermediate and high schools participating. More than 500 students and teachers across the islands are expected to attend. For many, it will be their first experience at a regional technology conference, complete with 31 student breakout sessions, 12 software competitions, a formal awards banquet, and exhibit presentations.

Since it began in 2009, the Hawaii STEM Conference has grown in stature and popularity, annually attracting prominent national partners and spon-

sorship from top tech companies like Google, National Geographic, Apple for Education, SketchUp, Opterra and ESRI. This year, the Conference welcomes for the first time Microsoft and NASA. Kicking off the event on Friday, a timed, high-energy mixer – the 5 x 5 Sessions – will give students the opportunity to engage five different STEM industry professionals every five minutes to learn about STEM career pathways, personal experiences and insights.

Throughout the two days, handson student sessions will be offered by education teams and industry experts. There will also be professional development sessions designed just for teachers to motivate and increase STEM learning in the classroom.

The event is sponsored by MEDB’s Women in Technology (WIT) project in partnership with the County of Maui.

“Events like this attest to the power of STEM,” said Isla Young, WIT Program Director. “Our hope is that by empowering our students – our future STEM stars – and educators with STEM abilities they can apply these skills to service-learning projects that can impact our community, if not the world.”

For more information on the 2015 Hawaii STEM Conference, visit womenintech.com/HawaiiSTEMConference or contact Young at isla@medb. org or 808-250-2888.

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Fay, 7, P; Duvauchelle, Kawohi, 8, P; English, Shia-Anne, 7, M; Fiesta, Derlina Jhane, 8, H; Haase, Evelyn, 8, p; Horner, Cami-Leigh, 8, M; Iaea, Kaytlin, 7, H; Imakyure, DJ, 7, H; ***Students Listed, please see Aunty Kui James, Isla, 7, M; Name, , Grade; Kaahanui, Adolpho in T101B during her office hours Maile, 7, H; Kaahanui, Stasia, 8, M; Kaalebefore April 30th to receive your Kamo’i kahi, Campbell Lee, 7, H; Kaalekahi, Payton, Snack-N-Go gift certificate*** 8, P; Kahalewai, Cameryn Rae, 8, P; Keanini, Brendan, 8, M; Keliihoomalu Jr, Peter, 8, M; Listed alphabetically by last name Kester, Karter, 7, P; Lima English, Haliaka, 7, M; Mowat, Taye, 8, M; Naeole, Kaytlin, Adachi, Ciara-Jade, 8, M; Afelin, Ainsley, 8, M; Nahale, Amri, 7, M; Nakayama, Talia, 8, H; Aftelin, Buck, 8, H; Akina-Sumarnap, 8, M; Nakihei Rubin, Crystal, 8, M; PaPueo, 7, M; Albino, Ravahere, 8, M; Angst, Kala, Meleana, 8, H; Pastrana, Felicity, 7, M; Maria, 7, P; Ayau-Odom, Heona, 7, H; Bicoy, Pedro, Moani Keala, 7, M; Perez, Sanoe, 7, Keeya, 7, H; Bicoy-Juario, Kelsey-Lee, 8, M; H; Poepoe-Mollena, Kauiwai, 8, M; Powell, Bounlangsy, Kobelynn, 8, H; Bukoski, Mason, Marion, 8, H; Pule, Lihau, 7, M; Ragonton, 8, M; Bush, Channon, , 7, H; Bush, Laysen, 7, Aiza, 7, M; Ramos, Ayla-Rose, 7, P; Reyes, M; Cabreros, Randall, 7, M; Collier, Isabelle, Acey, 8, M; Ringor, Mary Grace, 8, M; Ringor, 7, H; Curtis, Cobra, 7, P; Davis, Alea, 7, H; Mary Rose, 8, M; Ritte, Leihiwa, 7, H; Ross, Davis, Makani, 8, H; DeMello, Leah, 7, H; Keahe, 7, H; Rowe, Matthew, 8, H; Tancayo, DeRouin, Kaitlin, 8, H; DeRouin, Kayla, 7, Camilla, 8, M; Vendiola, Alea, 7, H. M; Dudoit, Chelsea, 8, M; Dudoit, Kaluhea

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MHS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL @ SEABURY HALL 4/3: Molokai 9, Seabury 1 4/4: Molokai* 16, Seabury 1 *Clinched regular-season championship SOFTBALL @ SEABURY HALL 4/3: Molokai 16, Seabury 5 4/4: Molokai 13, Seabury 3 TENNIS @ MAUI 4/3 @ Maui Prep Girls: Maui Prep def. Molokai 4-1 Boys: Maui Prep def. Molokai 3-2 4/4 @ Maui High

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Girls: Maui High def. Molokai 5-0 Boys: Maui High def. Molokai 5-0 BOYS’ INDIVIDUAL GOLF @ KAPALUA (MIL Individual Championships First Round) 4/4: Tied-20. Kolealono Yasso 44-46—90 24. Jershon Kaalekahi 45-47—92 25. William Dela Cruz 45-48—93 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL @ LANAI 4/3: Lanai def. Molokai 25-22, 21-25, 26-28, 25-21, 17-15 4/4: Lanai def. Molokai 26-24, 25-22, 25-14

Community Contributed

Molokai at NSSA Championships

By Clare Seeger Mawae Alex Mawae recently competed at the regional event of the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) surfing competition in the Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Division at Kewalo’s, Oahu on March 16 and placed third in his division.

This was an awesome experience for young Alex as he got a chance to see the incredible talent of the future Hawaii surfing generation.

SUP has recently been added into the NSSA and slowly growing with the young competitors.

Twelve-year-old Alex’s strengths lie in long distance paddling when he first came on the Stand Up Paddling scene at 9 years competing in the Molokai Holokai and then onto the famous Maliko run on Maui’s north shore. He also paddled from Maui to Molokai with his Mom and two sisters when he was nine years old. He competed in some of the Maliko races in both SUP and OC1 and paddled in an OC2 relay across the channel to Oahu when he was 10 years old.

For 2015 he now has his eyes set on two Molokai Oahu Crossings and one Maui to Molokai crossing for 2015 to be done in relay as he builds

his knowledge and understanding of the ocean.

The surfing side of SUP is certainly the fun side for Alex which he loves with a passion. Although the level of surfing is incredible on the other islands this does not daunt this young man as he is more determined to raise his surfing level up. The NSSA regionals was his perfect opportunity and excuse to SUP surf all week during Spring Break which has now qualified him for the Nationals to be held at Huntington Beach in June. Next up on Alex’s agenda is HSA State Championships at Ala Moana Bowls from April 23-26.

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL P RINCIPAL ’ S H ONORS L IST P RINCIPAL’S HONORS LIST

Maioho, Kau`i, 9, 3.571; Kaiama-Kanuha, The Principal’s Honors List are students who Hi'ilani, 11, 3.571; Ross, Keaoalono, 11, have earned Mark Point Averages of 4.000* or 3.571; Yasso, Kolealono, 9, 3.571; Ilaban, above while enrolled in six or more courses, Jonelle, 12, 3.500 four or more of which are solid courses. For the third quarter of the 2014-15 school year, HONORABLE MENTION LIST they are: The Honorable Mention students who earned Mark Point Averages of 3.000 to 3.499* for Kikukawa, Luke, 12, 4.500; Alvarez, Edel the third quarter of the 2014-15 school year Mae, 12, 4.333; Bishaw Marquez, Tiera-Lee, are: 12, 4.333; Jenkins, Sarah, 12, 4.286; Madani, Oceana, 11, 4.286; Manley, Cendall, 11, Nip, Cody, 11, 3.429; Gloor, Joshua, 11, 4.286; Nunez, Giesha Mae, 11, 4.286; Sve3.429; Kuahuia-Morton, Maleka, 11, 3.429; tin, Erik, 10, 4.286; Simon, Alexandria, 11, 4.167; Kee, Rainbow, 11, 4.143; Afelin, Am- Agliam, Alysha, 10, 3.429; Akutagawa, Linaka, 10, 3.429; Bishaw-Mokiao, Nainoa, ber, 12, 4.143; Boswell, Jordan, 11, 4.143; 10, 3.429; Davis, Fera, 10, 3.429; Ramos, Curtis, Sabrina, 11, 4.143; DeRouin, Kori Jodalyn Ann, 10, 3.429; Maroto, Paula Lee, 11, 4.143; Imakyure, Keahi, 11, 4.143; Nicole, 9, 3.429; McGuire, Tashia-Lyn, 9, Kahale, Kaimana, 11, 4.143; Parker, Misty, 11, 4.143; Yamamoto, Tai, 11, 4.143; Jenkins, 3.429; Purdy, Janley, 9, 3.429; Ragonton, Lily, 10, 4.143; Ramos, Sebastian, 10, 4.143; Romelyn, 9, 3.429; Bicoy, Dathan, 10, 3.333; Pascua-Kahookano, Preston-Kaden, 10, Nishihira-Asuncion, Kamamaluihiihiku3.286; Espejo, John Pol, 12, 3.286; Kaliluwailani, 12, 4.000; Tancayo, Kristin, 12, 4.000; Davis, Keaaokahonua, 11, 4.000; Ew- likane Garces, Eliana, 12, 3.286; Simmons, Kiana, 12, 3.286; Torres-Umi, Esther, ing, Anna May, 11, 4.000; Kawano, Kysha, 11, 4.000; Motas, Marissa Taylor, 11, 4.000; 11, 3.286; Victorino, Chelsen, 11, 3.286; Bumatay, Jamaica Lei, 10, 3.286; Greenleaf, Nichols, Johnathan, 11, 4.000; Tamanaha, Edwin, 10, 3.286; Cariaga, Althea, 9, 3.286; Thomas, 11, 4.000; Angst, Sonja, 10, 4.000; Keoho, Napana, 9, 3.286; McCutcheon, Kaalekahi, Jershon, 10, 4.000; Soares, Shaelyn Nicole, 9, 3.286; Oswald-Kalawe, Yasemin, 10, 4.000; Adolpho, Rockwell, 9, 4.000; Campos, Marianna, 9, 4.000; Kahale, Kaydence-Lee, 9, 3.286; Ragonton, MA Nainoa, 9, 4.000; Kikukawa, Genevieve, 9, Cassandra, 9, 3.286; Espiritu-Tanabe, Kelsie, 12, 3.167; Corpuz, Michael, 12, 3.167; 4.000; Ledesma, Camille-Paige, 9, 4.000; Manley, Caele, 9, 4.000; McGuire, Michelle, Cabreros, Joshaviah, 11, 3.167; KapuniLopez, Coral-Jean, 10, 3.167; Ringor, Gelly 9, 4.000; Pongmulee, Ida, 9, 4.000 Ann, 10, 3.167 HONOR ROLL Torres-Umi, Kairos, 10, 3.167; Hamakua The Honor Roll students who earned Mark Poepoe, Olelo K.P.A, 12, 3.143; Tanaka, Point Averages of 3.500 to 4.000* for the third Kaylie, 12, 3.143; Duvauchelle, John, 11, quarter of the 2014-15 school year are: 3.143; Morris, Reichel, 11, 3.143; Ugoji, Stephanie, 11, 3.143; Duvauchelle, Austin, Espaniola, Moses-Don, 11, 3.857; He, 10, 3.143; Kaohi, Ronnie, 9, 3.143; RawlinsManu-Kailopa, 11, 3.857; Boswell, Jarron, Manuel, Lorralynn-Shai, 9, 3.143; Takata, 10, 3.857; Han, Kuikamoku'okalani, 11, Trenton, 9, 3.143; Agliam, Jenilynn, 12, 3.857; Horswill, Kamila, 10, 3.857; Adol3.000; Cabreros, Shaileerae, 12, 3.000; pho, Rebecka, 12, 3.714; Soares, Michaiah, Kelly-Paleka, Waipuna, 12, 3.000; Abafo, 12, 3.714; Tangonan, Daylia, 12, 3.714; Alden, 11, 3.000; Emia, Katelyn, 11, 3.000; Adachi-Kawamae, Khaylie, 11, 3.714; Puailihau, Rhe-Zhene, 11, 3.000; Smith, Kekino-Puaoi, Maile, 11, 3.714; Davis, Jay- Ashley, 11, 3.000; Young, Ajalyn, 11, 3.000; cee, 10, 3.714; Miguel, Journey, 10, 3.714; Augustiro, Nadia, 10, 3.000; Burrows, Rawlins-Manuel, Precious-Unique, 10, Lekili, 10, 3.000; Donnelly, Kevin, 10, 3.714; DePonte, Diego, 9, 3.714; Tancayo, 3.000; Merkel, Catherine, 10, 3.000; Sterner, Cameron, 9, 3.714; Albino-Shamblin, IoMichael, 10, 3.000; Eustaquio, Aliana, 9, kepa W, 12, 3.714; Kapuni-Lopez, Magda3.000; Kaahanui, Nainoa, 9, 3.000; Loricolia, 11, 3.667; Alvarez, Edel Mark, 10, 3.667; Cuello, Lelia, 9, 3.000; Sagario, Kamuela, 9, Arce, Dallas, 11, 3.571; Dela Cruz, William, 3.000; Tancayo, Sarah, 9, 3.000.

11, 3.571; Domingo Key, Brandi, 11, 3.571; Horner-Villa, Levi, 11, 3.571; Duvauchelle, Ida, 10, 3.571; Adolpho, Kaeo, 9, 3.571;

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

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Be Part of the Plan

By Steve Chaikin, Chair, Molokai CPAC Over the next six months, the Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) will be meeting to recommend revisions to update the Molokai Community Plan. The Plan will then be reviewed by the Molokai Planning Commission and approved by the County Council. When the process is complete, this plan will provide direction for future growth of our island

and identify key actions for county agencies to implement over the next twenty years. The Maui County Planning Department has a new division specifically tasked with implementing community plans.

All of our meetings are open to the public. You can get more information about the Molokai Community Plan Update Process at the Maui County Planning Department's website, co.maui.hi.us.

If you would like to receive emails of our

agendas for upcoming meetings, just email the planning department at planning@ mauicounty.gov and let them know to put you on the Molokai CPAC email list. Our agendas will also be posted around town.

This opportunity doesn't come along very often so we better make the most of it. If you have any innovative ideas to meet some of the challenges that we face as an island community, talk to one of the CPAC members. The members are John

Sprinzel, Steve Chaikin, Edwin Mendija, Dathan Bicoy, Debra Kelly, April Augustiro, Kip Dunbar, Kau`i Manera, Greg Jenkins, Rob Stevenson, Lori Buchanan and Glenn Teves. You are also welcome to submit testimony as outlined on each of our agendas or attend our meetings. It will take all of our expertise working together to move us in the direction of becoming sustainable and self-reliant.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS

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

HEALTH & FITNESS Adult “Aqua Jogger Class” Oct. 15 – Dec. 19 T, Th 9 a.m. at Cooke Memorial Pool 553-5775 Advanced Zumba with Preciouse Senica, 553-5848 T,Th Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 9-10am T,Th, F Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm Aloha Yoga every Mon, Wed and Fri from 12 - 1 p.m. at MCHC. Call 553-3930 for more info.$40/monthly rate for unlimited classes or $10 drop in rate per class.

Ballroom Dance/Exercise with Kealoha Hooper T Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm Beginners W Na Pu`uwai Fitness 5-7pm Intermediate/Advanced Beginning Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga W Home Pumehana 10 a.m.

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.

Chess with Mike Hino, Hana Hou Learning Center @ MHS Library. Mon. & Wed. 3-5 p.m. To register, call 567-6950ext. 273 or visit tinyurl.com/1877ztw.

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 Band with Bob Underwood & David Layne, Th. 5-7 p.m., Hana Hou Learning Center @ MHS. Instruments provided. Beginning & advanced classes for all ages. Call 646-0733 or visit tinyurl.com/1877ztw.

Violin with Kristi Dudoit at MHS Library Mon. & Wed. Beginners 3-4 p.m. Intermediate 4-5 p.m. Call 567-6950 or visit tinyurl.com/1877ztw to register.

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

Youth Ceramic Arts Classes every Saturday, for ages 4 - 11, using primarily clay. Two classes available for an hour each: Session 1 at 9:30 a.m. and Session 2 at 11 a.m. For info, email molokaiartscenter@gmail.com.

Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ceramics with MAC at Coffees of Hawaii. Wed. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Sat. 2-4 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

► Kaulana Na Pua: Molokai as a Center of Native Patriotism at Kulana Oiwi Halau at 5 p.m. Presentation and research workshop with Ron Williams, Jr., PhD.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

► Free Family Concert with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band at Molokai Public Library, 3 p.m. Call 553-1765 for more info. ► Developing My Child’s IEP Workshop on April 9 at Home Pumehana Multipurpose Center, 5-7 p.m. Free event, dinner provided. Call 536-9684 for info or to reserve a seat. ► Open House Meeting with NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Companies on April 9 at Kaunakakai Elementary, 5-8 p.m. Employees from both companies available for questions. For more info visit forhawaiisfuture.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

► Becoming a Best-Selling Author video conference with international best-selling author Patrick Snow. Kuhao Business Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call 553-8100 to sign up.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

► Sports Clinic on April 11 at Kaunakakai Ball Field with Rich Miano and Chad Ikei.

Pre-registration and body measurements 7:30 a.m., clinic 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 4 & up. Register at Kaunakakai gym, Mitchell Pauole Center, or Na Pu`uwai. For info, contact 553-5141 or 336-0173. ► Aka`ula Saturday Market, 8 a.m.-noon.

Multi-family yard sale. Spots available to sell for community members by donation.

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 curriculum and extracurricular activities. Meet other homeschool families and teachers. For more info, call Heather at 658-0124.

Ho`olehua Hawaiian Civic Club Starting March, meetings 2nd Wednesday of every other 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 MEETINGS Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym AA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m. conference room.

Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191.

Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai has experienced the loss of a loved one. Third Thursday Office upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the of every month at 10 -11:30 a.m. or 4:30 -6 p.m. at Mauka side of the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m.

Hospice Office in Kamoi Center. Call Barbara Helm at Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meetings. Starting in 336-0261.

March, meetings 2nd Wednesday of every other month at Molokai Community Children’s Council Every 4:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall. second Thursday at Home Pumehana, 3-4 p.m. Contact Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship 567-6308 for info.

Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please), Molokai Humane Society meets the third Tuesday Mon. & Thurs. 7-8 p.m. of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Kaunakakai Gym Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. OHA/ Conference Room.

DHHL. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st and 2nd Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 Tues. of each month at MAC with special field trips on p.m. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John Fridays.

Wordin at 553-8100 for info.

Al-Anon Meeting, a weekly meeting to help family and Molokai Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of friends of alcoholics, every Monday at Grace Church every month at 8:30 am at Paddlers Inn. Community Hall in Hoolehua at 5:30 p.m.

Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open the lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, studio for adults every Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Contact Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Heather Williams at 658-0124, artalohamolokai@ Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tues. & hotmail.com or Art Aloha on facebook.

Thurs. at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8-9 a.m. Open Families Against Bullying meets every 3rd Tues meeting. For more info, call Rodney at 213-4603. at Home Pumehana Conference Room from 3:30 to Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors painting, drawing, 5:00p.m. Contact Shrene Naki at 553-4225 or snakikeiki- photography and more. First Friday every month plus care@hawaiiantel.net special dates with ArtAloha! Contact Heather at 658Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day 0124 or artalohamolokai@hotmail.com Adventist Church with a group of inter-denominational Read to Me at Molokai Public Library First Wednesday Christian women. Second and fourth Thursday of each of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765. month at 6 p.m. For more info, call 553-5428.

Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool at MCHC Mon. Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meet first Mon. of every month at 5 pm in Kalele Bookstore backyard. Contact Luann & Wed., 8:30-10:30a.m., and Kaulapu’u Community Center Tues. & Thurs., 8:30-10:30a.m. Call 560-5642 for Cefola at 553-5265 or lcefola@earthlink.net for more info. enrollment forms.

HI Seed Savers, Green Gorilla Growers meet every Financial, LLC. Call 553-8100 to sign up.

website is a one-stop hub for students and parents with reminders of weekly classwork and homework assignments for each teacher and grade level.

► Join a Parent Support Team on the Molokai Middle School Facebook Page!

SEARCH- 7th Grade: “Class of 2020 Support ► Be a part of the School Community Team” and 8th Grade: “Class of 2019 SupCouncil (SCC) Board. MMS is looking to port Team.” fill the board with representatives from the ► New Homework Link Website on the community, an alternate and a student alternate. If you are interested, call 567-6940 Molokai Middle School website at molokaimiddleschool.com/homework.html. The for more info.

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SAVE THE DATE

► Kawela Moku Meeting on April 16 at Ali`i Fishpond, Makakupa`ia, 5 p.m. For more info, email kawelamoku@gmail.com or search Kawela Moku on Facebook. ► Get the Right Mix of Social Media and Emails! video conference on April 17 at Kuhao Business Center, 12-1:30 p.m. with Sales and Marketing Consultant Mckenna Hallett. Call 553-8100 to sign up.

► Molokai High School Homecoming on TUESDAY, APRIL 14 April 17 at MHS Barn, 5-10 p.m. Theme: I ► Free Workshop for Small Business Love the ‘80s. For more info, contact Lisa Owners by ONABEN at OHA/DHHL ConferTakata at 567-6960 or email lisa_takata@ ence Room (Kulana Oiwi), 3-7 p.m. Dinner notes.k12.hi.us. served, pre-registration necessary. ► A Course in Life Class starting April 20 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 at 196 Seaside Place, Kaunakakai. Every ► Hawaiian Steel Guitar and the Blues Monday for six weeks, 5-6 p.m. Class price with Bobby Ingano at Molokai Public is $50. For more info, contact Joan Gattuso Library, 3 p.m. Call 553-1765 for more info. at 725-3956. ► “The Soul of Kalaupapa” presentation ► Hiring and Managing In-Home Carewith BYU Professor of Religious Undergivers on April 21. Home Pumehana (large standing Fred E. Woods. Molokai Public meeting room), 10-11 a.m. Workshop for Library, 6 p.m. For more info call 553-1765. non-professional caregivers of family with ► The Social Side of Retirement Seminar dementia. For more info, call Alzheimer’s Association, Aloha Chapter at 242-8636. video conference on April 15 from 12-1 p.m. at the Kuhao Business Center with ► Meeting for Mo`omomi CommunityGretchen G. Voxland, owner of Horizon

BULLETIN BOARD

MOLOKAI MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

MAC Jewelry Making Class with Helen Bergman at Coffees of Hawaii, 1st & 4th Thurs. of every month from 1-3 p.m. Email bergman96748@yahoo.com for details.

Cultural Practices & Craft Making with Henohea Linker at Hana Hou Family Learning Center in MHS Library.

Thurs. 5-7 p.m. All ages. To register, call 567-6950 ext. 273 or visit tinyurl.com/1877ztw.

Sewing with Iolani Kuoha, Family Learning Center @ MHS Library. Tues. 5-7 p.m. Bring old t-shirts to sew.

All ages. To register, call 567-6950 ext. 273 or visit tinyurl. com/1877ztw.

OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES ► Adult Education Program to earn your High School diploma. For more info call Molokai Site Supervisor Bernell Kaleo Bishaw at 808-336-0460.

Based Subsistence Fishing Area Designation on April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kulana Oiwi. Open to public. ► J.B. Pig Hunting Tournament on April 25. Open to 8-10 teams of five people a team. Dinner and awards, with opportunity to donate catch to Molokai Baptist. For more info or to participate, contact Desarae and Justan Kahoiwai at JB.pighunting@gmail.com or 213-1077. ► Hawaii Energy Sharing the Aloha Workshop on April 27 at Kaunakakai Baptist Church, 5:30 p.m. with instructor Helen Wai. ► Molokai Charity Walk on May 2, starting at 7 a.m. Route goes from Hotel Molokai to Kaunakakai School and back.

Includes entertainment, food and prizes.

For more info, visit mhla.org. ► Open Your Home to Hawaii’s Keiki in Foster Care through Hui Ho`omalu. Call 268-5122 or visit pidf.org for more information.

► MEO Head Start is accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year at 380 Kolapa Place. Parent/legal guardian must ► Free Monthly Rummage Sale Every complete application in the office between second Saturday, we can help you get rid of unwanted junk and treasures. Call us at Coffees 8 a.m. and noon. For info on required documents and eligibility, call 553-9805.

Espresso Bar for more info, 567-9490 ext. 27.

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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

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rent, but don't buy yet. That's my $250-per-hour advice. Keep rehearsing, but don't start performing the actual show. OK? Flirt, but don't fall in love.

Can you handle that much impulse control? Are you strong enough to explore the deeper mysteries of patience? I swear to you that your burning questions will ultimately be answered if you don't try to force the answers to arrive according to a set timetable. I guarantee that you will make the necessary connections as long as you don't insist that they satisfy every single one of your criteria.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Uitwaaien is a Dutch word that means to go out for a stroll in windy weather simply because it's exhilarating. I don't know any language that has parallel terms for running in the rain for the dizzy joy of it, or dancing through a meadow in the dark because it's such nonsensical fun, or singing at full volume while riding alone in an elevator in the mad-happy quest to purge your tension. But in the coming weeks, you don't need to describe or explain experiences like this; you just need to do them. Experiment with giving SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Guerrilla Girls are a group your instinctive need for exuberance lots of room to play. of prankster activists who use humor to expose sexism and racism in the art world. Every so often they take a "weenie TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your nasty, nagging little count" at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. During demon isn't nasty or nagging any more. It's not doing what their first survey in 1989, they found that five percent of the demons are supposed to do. It's confused, haggard, and inef- artists who had work hanging in the galleries were women, fective. I almost feel sorry for the thing. It is barely even keep- while 85 percent of the nudes depicted in the paintings were ing you awake at night, and its ability to motivate you through women. More recently, in 2012, their weenie count revealed fear is at an all-time low. Here's what I suggest: Now, when that four percent of the artists were female, but 76 percent of the demon's strength is waning and its hold on you is weak, the naked people in the paintings were female. The coming you should break up with it for good. Perform an ultimate, week would be a good time for you to take a weenie count in non-reversible exorcism. Buy it a one-way bus ticket to the your own sphere, Scorpio. Conditions are more favorable than wasteland and say goodbye forever. usual to call attention to gender disparities, and to initiate corGEMINI (May 21-June 20): When he was in his fifties, rective action.

French painter Claude Monet finally achieved financial suc- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The English term "encess. He used his new riches to buy a house and land, then gine" refers primarily to a machine that transforms energy hired gardeners to help him make a pond full of water lilies. For into mechanical power. But its roots are in the Old French word the first time in his life, he began to paint water lilies. During engin, which meant skill or wit, and in the Latin word ingethe next 30 years, they were his obsession and his specialty. He nium, defined as "inborn talent." I'd like to borrow the original made them a central feature of 250 canvases, which now serve meanings to devise your horoscope this week. According to as one of his signature contributions to art history. "I planted my reading of the astrological omens, your "engine" is unusumy water lilies for pleasure," he said. "I cultivated them with- ally strong right now, which means that your cultivated skills out thinking of painting them. And then suddenly, I had the and innate talents are functioning at peak levels. I suggest you revelation of the magic of my pond." I regard the imminent make intensive use of them to produce maximum amounts of future as a good time for you to do something similar, Gemini: energy and gather more of the clout you'd love to wield.

Create or find a source of beauty that will stimulate your sense of wonder and fuel your passion to express yourself for a long CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What I'm about to say is time. not a hard scientific fact, but it is a rigorous poetic fable. You don't need to go to the mountain, because the mountain is CANCER (June 21-July 22): "Everything we do in life is willing and able to come to you. But will it actually come to based on fear, especially love," said Cancerian comedian Mel you? Yes, but only if you meet two conditions. The mountain Brooks. Although he was joking, he was also quite serious. will pick itself up and move all the way to where you are if you More often than we like to admit, desperation infects our quest make a lot of room for it and if you are prepared to work with to be cared for. Our decisions about love may be motivated by the changes its arrival will bring. a dread of loneliness. We worry about whether we are worthy of getting the help and support we need. It's a fundamental AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you were a four-year-old, human problem, so there's no reason to be ashamed if you cookies might be a valuable treasure to you. Given a choice have this tendency yourself. Having said that, I'm happy to re- between a bowl of stir-fried organic vegetables and a plate full port that you now have the necessary power to overcome this of chocolate coconut macaroons, you'd probably choose the tendency. You will be able to summon tremendous courage as macaroons. For that matter, if you were four years old and were you revise and refine your relationship with love. It's time to asked to decide between getting a pile of macaroons and a free disappear the fear. vacation to Bali or an original painting by Matisse or a personal horoscope reading from the world's greatest astrologer, you'd LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you ever feel reverence and also opt for the cookies. But since you're a grownup, your list awe, Leo? Are there times when you spontaneously yearn to of priorities is screwed on straight, right? You would never get engage in acts of worship? Is there anyone or anything that distracted by a sugary, transitory treat that would cause you evokes your admiration, humility, and gratitude? The coming to ignore a more nourishing and long-lasting pleasure. Right? weeks will be a good time to seek out experiences like these.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will get PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): On June 23, 1917, Babe Ruth tender jolts of transformational inspiration if you blend yourself was the starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in a Major with a sublime force that you trust and respect.

League Baseball game against the Washington Senators. After the first batter drew a walk, Ruth got upset with the home VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A lot has happened since you plate umpire and punched him in the head. Ejected! Banished! were . . . uh . . . indisposed. You've missed out on several plot The Babe had to be dragged off the field by the cops. The new twists. The circle has been broken, repaired, broken again, and pitcher was Ernie Shore. He proceeded to pitch a perfect game, partially repaired. Rumors have been flying, allegiances have allowing no further Washington player to reach base in all nine been shifting, and riddles have been deepening. So are you innings. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I see you as having the ready yet to return to the heated action? Have you learned potential to duplicate Ernie Shore's performance in your own as much as you can from the commotion that provoked your sphere. Coming in as a replacement, you will excel. Chosen as retreat? Don't try to return too early. Make sure you are at least a substitute, you will outdo the original.

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By Namaka Ross HAWAIIAN: LEHULEHU

• DEFINITION: Na po`e he nui • TRANSLATION: Crowd, audience • EXAMPLE: Aia ko makou Hana Keaka I mua o na lehulehu I na makahiki a pau.

• TRANSLATION: Our annual play is always in front of an audience.

By Dispatch Staff ENGLISH: DOLT

• DEFINITION: A dull, stupid person; blockhead.

• EXAMPLE: It’s raining and you want to go to the beach? Don’t be a dolt!

PIDGIN: DODONANO

• DEFINITION: don’t know – one of the few pidgin terms which does not abbreviate its English counterparts.

• EXAMPLE: Ho you tink yoah so smaht, but you dodona-no nuttain!

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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 new Choice Card program has left bad taste in the mouths of many veterans, and they are extremely angered by the situation. The program was supposed to get veterans to see doctors outside the VA. It was designed for veterans in remote areas or facing long wait times to give them a chance to see care providers, but the program is not working as advertised.

Since the VA started mailing out the cards in late October, about half a million veterans have inquired about the program but only around 30,000 have been able to receive private care appointments through the program. The first week of March, the VFW did a survey and the results were startling. Eighty percent of veterans who were under the impression they were eligible for outside care, were in fact not eligible, a figure the VFW called “unsettlingly high.” When questioned, VA officials said that Congress, not the Department of Veterans Affairs, set the rules of eligibility, and it’s Congress that needs to make fixes when needed. Sure sounds to me like they’re playing the old game of, “it wasn’t me, it was them.” While the VA and Congress argue back and forth, it’s the veterans who are not getting the care they need.

In the last month, I have spoken with six other veterans on Molokai who have been informed by the VA that they are not eligible for the program because they don’t live more than 40 miles from a VA clinic. If that’s the case, every veteran on Molokai is ineligible. Did you know that there’s a “geographic burden” exception? If a veteran is denied the Choice Card program, they can request a geographic burden exception if they feel the 40-mile rule is not being applied fairly.

Now my question is, who determines if it’s being fairly applied?

Also, I’m sure that the VA has a form to apply for the exception, but how do I get one? I will continue to try and get answers for these questions, and others that I’m sure will come up. You can be sure that as soon as I get answers, I’ll pass it along to everybody. If you have some information, please give old Jesse a call at 553-3323. Any information will be welcomed. We will get the answers we need, with your help. What we need now is for somebody working for the VA, someone with power or someone in Congress, to stand up and say “enough is enough,” let’s get this taken care of. Our veterans are the backbone of our country, and it’s time to get them the care they earned.

To all our active duty service members, veterans and people of Molokai who support them, I send you a big mahalo. Everyone have a wonderful week, and remember that old Jesse loves you all dearly, so until next week, aloha.

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Roi Tournament Success

On Saturday, March 28, the Molokai Roi Tournament was held in an effort to eradicate this invasive fish that was bought to our reef by the State of Hawaii in the 1950s. Today, they continue to multiply as they feed off of native prey. Besides the high rate of ciguatera, scientists also estimate that each roi consumes 146 native fish per year.

Early that morning, more than 70 divers participated bringing in a whopping 1,314 pieces. According to Darryl Tanaka, a local fisherman from Maui who initiated these efforts, “191,844 little fishies will be spared over the next one year, and over the next five years -- 959,220.” To the divers, “Congratulations on a job well done.”

Each diver walked away a winner. They lead by example and portrayed malama aina among their children. It was a perfect time to educate our keiki and give thanks to our kupuna. Again, mahalo Molokai divers and friends who came together as one big team to fight against the invasive Roi. We made a state record. But most importantly, we uphold what was

given to us so we can pass on to our keiki.

You should be proud.

I would like to send out a big mahalo to our local supporters who made this event possible. Molokai Community Service Council, Molokai Parks and Recreation, Misaki's, Friendly Market Center, Molokai Shores and Friends, Molokai Fish and Dive, Elite Concrete, Keli`i Crabbe, Leroy Hernandez, Kamahele Chow, Liko Wallace of Molokai Canoe Club, Kawika Duvauchelle and girls, Miki and Penny Duvauchelle, Jon Kawenaole, Fats Valdez, Ikaika Lester, Liza Vendiola, Desi Naeole, Teave Heen, Kealani Kimball, Mia Evans, Rachel Lei Asano, Shaera-Lee Manosa, Eddie Tanaka and band, and Nate Oswald.

Most of all, to my wife Mieko.

“E kuahui like i ka hana. `A`ohe hana nui ke alu `ia. Let everybody pitch in and work together. No task is too big when done by all.”

Malama Molokai!

Dickie Dowling

Community Contributed

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

By Father Pat Killilea | St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa It was time for my evening walk and Bailey accompanied me as is his custom. We walked past the Care Home where a nurse is always on duty to tend to any patient who is in need of care. We passed the Visitors' Quarters and the Wilcox House, both of which accommodate visitors who come to experience this special settlement for a few days. We passed the Bayiew Home which now serves as offices for some of the National Park personnel as well as sleeping accommodations for others. When we got to the next intersection, we paused at the memorial Celtic Cross erected by the English in 1893 to the memory of Fr. Damien, just four years after his death. Bailey seemed very interested, even curious.

Next we turned back toward my residence and St. Francis Church, passing on our right Mother Marianne's grave, and on our left, the ruins of the old hospital which was replaced by a new building in 1980 and burned down 10 years later. Then it was on toward the volleyball court where Edwin Lelepali organizes games and serves as "whistle blower" on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Across the street from the volleyball court, is one of the most “sacred” places in town, Fuesaina Bar. It was here that Bailey broke ranks and decided to drop in to the bar while I continued on home to my house.

It was much later and already dark when I realized that he still had not come

home. I grabbed my flashlight and retraced my steps to the bar. Gloria and her sister were sitting chatting and watching television with three or four cats lounging contentedly, but no sign of Bailey.

I exited the bar and called out, "Bailey, Bailey, are you here?" I thought that he might be sloshed and laying down but immediately I heard a little voice call back, "Meow, Meow!" I shone my light on the highest point of the roof and there he was “on a hot tin roof,” Babyface Bailey, the younger of my two cats.

Cats as well as dogs are a primary feature here in Kalaupapa. One could indeed say that they are revered. They serve as companions and friends both to patients and workers. In a manner of speaking, they take the place of youngsters since no one under 16 is permitted to live or visit this settlement. While some residents like myself feed a couple of cats, others feed several cats which make their home in that particular neighborhood.

I succeeded in talking Babyface down off the roof that evening since there was no way that I was going to climb up there and possibly fall through the roof (I do weigh a few pounds). He then followed me home, rather reluctantly I must say, and he has not been back to the bar since, as far as I know. He is my adopted cat and a loveable little rascal and seems to be quite comfortable with King Reilly, my older cat, which adopted me some time ago. So go get yourself a cat. Aloha and meow.

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

The Molokai DispaTch • apr 8, 2015 •

Guardian Angels Seven months ago I, with my daughter, Monique, and her five children, moved to beautiful Molokai.

While swimming at one of your beautiful beaches, two of my grandsons almost drowned. If it wasn’t for Robert “Rob” Espaniola saving Laikona, and Rodney “RJ” Robello, Jr. saving Lokahi, I would have lost two of my grandsons to drowning. Having lost two of my daughters and granddaughter in 1997 to a car accident and my husband, Joseph, in 2011 to natural causes, I did not want to experience such heartache once again.

During this time, I have observed Rob and RJ, as two gentlemen, who are fine upstanding members of the Maunaloa community. They

provide food for those in need, protect and take care of the community, and both have saved countless other people from drowning as well. When I see these two gentlemen, I shudder to think that if it wasn’t for them, I would have lost two of my grandsons.

Thank you Rob and RJ for being my grandchildren’s guardian angels and saviors. More importantly, thank you Lord for having these two humble gentlemen touch our lives with your many blessings. Rob Espaniola is our ohana and his parents are Byron and Wendy Espaniola.

Very truly yours, Elizabeth O. Nuuanu Maunaloa

Mahalo for the Help A huge mahalo must go out to those helping with the vision of placing racks for Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boards by the canoes in Kaunakakai so that youth have better accessibility to try SUP. Kelp Farmer, a paddling organization from California, decided to donate 29 SUP boards to Youth In Motion. The biggest challenge was where to store them safely and which section of the beach to place them.

A big mahalo to Rusty "Naholowaa" Nakayama who came up with the idea of doing this project for his Eagle Scout Rank and to all those in support of this project including Molokai Canoe Club, Liko and Kana Wallace. Thank you to all those that donated time and materials: Keola Young, John Kaalekahi Jr., Ben Domingo, Lloyd Adams, John Borden and Issac Kan Hai (County of MauiPublic Works), Kenneth and Dawn

Nakayama, Wade and Leah Nakayama, Scouts from Troop 57, LDS Missionaries: Elders Hansen, Henderson, Nelson and Purevdorj. Mahalo to everyone else, including the parents, who have pushed for this project to come alive.

This project is for the community targeting our youth to entice them to get out on the ocean. Everyone involved in this had one common goal and that was to get our youth out on the ocean and enjoy the sport of paddling in hopes that one day paddling will be a strong sport amongst our keiki whether it is in a canoe or SUP. Mahalo again!

Clare Seeger Mawae Chairman and Director, Youth In Motion

Free Dental Services at Kualapu`u School Kualapu`u School News Release Ho`o Mino`aka means “to create smile,” and the Ho`o Mino`aka Program is coming to Kualapu`u Public Conversion Charter School. Through a partnership with the Molokai Community Health Center, Na Pu`uwai, UH John A Burns School of Medicine Department of Native Hawaiian Health, and the DentaQuest Foundation, all Kualapu`u School students will be able to have free preventive

oral health care.

Treatment includes a dental exam, brushing education, protective sealant, fluoride varnish, and therapeutic fillings (no drillings). A dentist, dental hygienist, and dental assistant will be on campus during the week of April 13-17. Parental consent forms have been sent home with students, and are due to the school office

by April 8.

Please call Kualapu`u School if you have further questions.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION: 1. Age: At least 62 years old 2. HUD income Limits: One Person: $45,250 Two Persons: $51,700 3. Capable of achieving an independent living status.

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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”

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