Molokai Dispatch -- June 24, 2015

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outh showcased months of hard work at last weekend's annual 4-H Expo, featuring showmanship and market competitions for hogs, steer and goats, small animal exhibits and a live auction.

4-H stands for “head, heart, hands and health” and is a national educational organization. On Molokai, students ages five through high school seniors are involved in a livestock program that challenges them to learn responsibility through raising, showing and judging livestock, according to organizers.

Exhibitors in the hog showmanship competition guided their pigs in the ring so the judge could watch for good control over the animal, general health and ask students questions about their hogs. For three months prior to the event, competitors carefully raised and cared for their animals, said emcee and rancher Jimmy Duvauchelle.

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you as they try to guide their animals so the judge can judge their ability to work with them," he told the crowd gathered in the tent at Kaunakakai Ball Field on Saturday.

As 4-Hers endeavored to usher the pigs through the ring, along with at least half a dozen other headstrong hogs, Duvauchelle reminded onlookers that the setting doesn't "do them justice." The pigs "become more resentful in working with the exhibitor," he said.

"I'm looking for them to show control where I can see [the hog] at all times... by keeping the animals in front of me," said judge Mac Noggle of Colorado.

In the junior class of hog showmanship, Saije Aiana was named grand champion.

"You have to take care of your animal well... and keep practicing with it," she said.

In the senior class of steer showmanship, youth guided their steer around the ring, demonstrating their ability to work with an animal weighing many times their size.

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Noggle said in this event, he looked for "alertness and getting their steers set up." He also asked competitors questions such as, "what do you like about your animal and what would you change?" Having a picture of the ideal steer can help them breed better animals in the future, he said.

Naiau Arce won the division.

"How did you set up your steer so well?" Duvauchelle asked him.

"Years of working with steer and watching videos," said Arce.

Seven-year-old Lindley and her goat Harpy won both the goat showmanship and market goat competitions.

"I brushed him, I feed him a lot, I pet him and walk him around," she said of the secret to her success.

Non-competing participants at the twoday 4-H Expo engaged in learning activities, raffles and auction prizes and enjoyed live entertainment. Both days featured games, food booths and various crafts for the young and old.

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Please join us at the Molokai Community Health Center at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate three decades of the island’s newspaper. Join us for dinner, free of charge but space is limited and reservations are required.

Please RSVP by June 24 by emailing editor@themolokaidispatch.com, calling us at 552-2781 or stopping by and giving us the names of those attending.

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ith Molokai’s historic Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove suffering from disease and human pollution, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has reached out to the State Historical Preservation Division (SHPD) to ask for guidance in fencing off the property.

Residents have been voicing their concerns at recent community meetings, explaining that they used to be able to see straight through the grove to the ocean. Now overgrowth and trash have obscured the view, and they want to see the grove be protected from human intrusion.

“For me I feel our resources are there for everybody,” said resident Kauila Reyes at a May 21 community meeting. “But they don’t take care of it.”

While the DHHL is responsible for the grove, SHPD must determine where fencing can be placed on the historical property, said DHHL Molokai Acting Director Supervisor Halealoha Ayau.

The DHHL, which only has one maintenance worker on staff, is also seeking out a private company to clear the brush, fallen leaves and coconuts from the grove. While the grove is also suffering from a fungal disease and multiple pests discovered in December 2014, Ayau said they first want to clean the grove and keep out people who could potentially be injured from weakening, falling trees. “[Cleaning it up] is only one level,” he said. “What are we gonna do about the trees? They’re diseased, they’re old, and they’re coming down.

Do we bring them down to keep it safe? … We’re not there yet. The only part of that plan I know we’re at is we want to fence it off.”

Last Friday, SHPD administrator Dr. Alan Downer said through the DLNR communications office that “SHPD will be responding to Mr. Ayau, in his capacity as DHHL staff, by early next week at the latest,” though he did not comment on how long the guidance and authorization process would take.

Ayau said they’re willing to let community groups volunteer to with grove maintenance in the future, provided they sign proper permits. Residents said they hope the community will work together to respond to the grove’s problems.

“It’s an eyesore waiting to be cleaned,” said resident Pearl Souza. “… It’s part of our lineage to take care of it. In the olden days if said we need to do this, people showed up and did it.”

These actions would precede efforts that are being made to address several pests that are attacking the coconut trees and causing some to die. In the June 3 issue, the Dispatch reported the coconut mite, coconut scale, wee-

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Eyes on the Reef

By Cheryl Corbiell On June 6, Darla White with DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) provided the first “Eyes of the Reef” (EOR) skills training on Molokai at Kulana `Oiwi to an enthusiastic crowd of Molokai residents.

The EOR training has been designed to help ocean users such as community members, reef users, fishers, and commercial operators the skills to provide reliable monitoring and reporting on coral bleaching; coral and fish diseases; Crown-of-thorns Sea stars outbreaks, marine alien invasive species, and native species blooms. The participants learned how to detect the early signs of coral in distress.

“Threats to the world’s reefs have increased by over 30 percent, and today, 75 percent of the coral reefs in the world are threatened,” said White. “Pollution, climate change, poor land practices, and increasing recreational and extractive activities create environmental conditions on coral reefs that foster coral disease

and coral bleaching, support the spread of invasive species, and threaten reef health.”

Scientists and reef managers are only able to monitor a small fraction of Hawaii’s 410,000 acres of widespread reef systems, so more trained eyes are needed to catch these events early on.

Without initial sightings by the local “eyes” on our reefs, such occurrences may go unnoticed until it is too late. For example, in 2013, a large bleaching event occurred on Molokai’s south shore due to a slight increase in water temperature.

The information collected through the EOR program is combined in a single data management and reporting system. The up-to-date information ocean users provide helps reef managers respond to harmful changes to the reef resources. Communities are now engaged as first responders to reef health status and trends. The training session can be viewed on Akaku at archive.org/details/EyesOnTheReef6615.

March of the Molokai Mangrove Nene O Molokai News Release Introduced alien mangrove threatens the long-term sustainability of south shore coastal resources. During 2014 and 2015, Sarah Jenkins and Lily Jenkins conducted a study on the socioeconomic and ecological impacts of introduced Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) on Molokai. The intent was to determine if the mangrove has the potential to reach the fringing reef, and if so, what are the impending socioeconomic and ecological impacts.

Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were used to interpret aerial imagery, historic maps, and coastal surveys to map seaward migration, analyze ecological effects, and predict the future impact on Molokai’s south

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shore through benthic habitat modeling. Over 12 million Scanning Hydrographic Operational Airborne Survey (SHOALS) data were converted into 189,000 polygons to create current and projected maps with an accuracy rate of 98 percent and to 6 inch depth. This ground-breaking study has caught the attention of NOAA, USGS, EPA, NASA, the Dept. of Hawaiian Homelands, the state’s Historic Preservation Division, and other agencies.

Come find out to what extent this invasive species will affect future generations of Molokai residents. Public presentations followed by Q&A at OHA conference room on June 26 from 8:30 to 10 a.m., 12:30 to 2 p.m., and 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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re you a Molokai resident who enjoys writing, has a passion for your community and wants to become a part of The Molokai Dispatch team? We’d love to have you join us.

For the last decade, The Molokai Dispatch has fostered a thriving internship program that allows young journalists from around the country the opportunity to bring their talent to Molokai, work hands-on in a small island community, and in turn, provide the island with high quality reporting.

As we prepare to celebrate our 30th anniversary, The Molokai Dispatch is also preparing to shift our model from interns to home-grown community reporters. We are grateful to the dozens of young people who have served the island through journalism, however we have decided to end the program, and instead, we would like to foster a team of responsible journalists right here on Molokai. We hope this decision will not only help support Molokai’s local economy but afford additional opportunities for residents to develop writing skills and build their resume to keep talent on the island.

As we look to the future, we want to continue the community support that has sustained us for three decades, and take it a step further.

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contributors, we are able to print a wide variety of information that is important to residents of Molokai. In addition, we’d like to develop a small team of part-time community reporters who will take on assignments and work closely with Dispatch staff to provide the community with the same, high quality coverage readers have come to expect.

These community reporters should be passionate about Molokai, yet able to put aside their own opinions to report with integrity and objectivity. They should be committed to The Molokai Dispatch’s mission to serve the community, foster positive dialogue and empower residents to become more knowledgeable and active about what matters most to them.

This part-time opportunity would provide a small stipend and a flexible schedule but also require dedication and commitment. An interest in writing is a must, and skill can be developed. The topics you write about may be directed by your interest and expertise but assigned by the editor. Please email Catherine Cluett at editor@themolokaidispatch.com to express your interest or learn more.

Mahalo and we look forward to this new phase of The Molokai Dispatch’s community commitment.

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MMS Transition Day

By Laura Peterson All of the sixth graders on the island converged in the Molokai Middle School (MMS) cafeteria for a fun day of activities created and led by the MMS student government on May 28. It was the second and last transition day for sixth graders, designed to introduce the students from different elementary schools to each other and to middle school life.

The student government of MMS showed true leadership skills and planned a day of fun activities, a tour of the school, and introductions to people such as Principal Dawn Mains and Aunty Tikka, the cafeteria manager, who provided everyone with ono cinnamon rolls! Great job MMS leaders and good luck new seventh graders, the class of 2021! Photos by Alison Place.

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COCONUT GROVE Continued From pg. 1 vil, white flies and a possible fungus are to blame for the trees’ deteriorating health.

Having learned the impact that coconut mites can have on trees, Kalama`ula Homestead Association President Gayla Haliniak-Lloyd told concerned residents the mites eat away at young coconuts, making the leaves turn yellow and start falling away.

Darcy Oishi, entomologist at the Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture (DOA), told the Dispatch earlier this month that while the mite does create an environment that fosters the growth of other

harmful species, “it won’t necessarily kill the tree.” What is more concerning, however, is phytophthora, a fungal disease that creates rot within the trees and will eventually kill them. The length of time it takes for the fungus to kill a tree depends on multiple factors, including the water and nutrients the tree is receiving as well as the presence of pests, according to Oishi.

While the DOA doesn’t have staff on Molokai, Oishi said he does “intend to see staff going to Molokai more often” to monitor the grove.

While experts continue to investigate the pest problem and come up with a plan to address the issue, Ayau said DHHL plans to move forward with fencing the area and begin cleanup of the grove as a first step.

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As The Molokai Dispatch prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary on July 3, we’re taking a look at the faces, places and happenings of the past three decades. Here’s a glimpse of life from 1987 and 1988, from the yellowed pages of historic newspapers.

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YOUTH & EDUCATION

Molokai 2nd Grader Wins Art and Essay Contest

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Kualapu`u School News Release Kualapu`u Public Conversion Charter School second grader Keolamau Lawelawe won the Hawaii Agriculture Foundation’s (HAF) Localicious Hawaii Keiki Art and Essay Contest for the K-3 grade category. The contest theme was “My Favorite Local Dish and Where it Comes From.” Keolamau won an iPad Mini, and his classmates, parents and teacher, Kumu Loke Han, were treated to a special lunch and visit

by Chef Alan Wong of Alan Wong’s restaurant. The gourmet lunch featured local ingredients and included ahi poke with sea asparagus, yellow and red tomatoes with li hing dressing, and a light “stew” of steamed kalua pork, shrimp, clams, spinach, in a buttered broth. On the last day of school, these students were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime party they will never forget.

“The Hawaii Agricultural Foundation, in cooperation with Hawaii Gas, was excited to sponsor a contest where students would share their knowledge about local produce and products through art and essay,” said Denise Yamaguchi, Executive Director of HAF. “We were also honored that Chef Alan Wong was able to meet Keolamau and his family, and also share his knowledge

of food and cooking with the students at Kualapu`u Public Conversion Charter School through a special lunch.”

The Localicious Hawaii Keiki Art and Essay Contest was made possible through Localicious Hawaii, and a partnership with Hawaii Gas. For more information, contact Lydia Trinidad, Principal, at (808) 567-6900 or lydia_trinidad@notes.k12.hi.us.

Kualapu`u School serves 330 students in Pre-K through sixth grade, of which 92 percent are of Hawaiian ancestry and 86 percent are low income.

As Molokai’s only accredited elementary school, only charter school, and only elementary Hawaiian language immersion school, Kualapu`u is an invaluable educational resource for the island’s early learners.

HAF’s mission is to support and sustain Hawaii’s agricultural industry by addressing critical needs and services of farmers and the agricultural industry in Hawaii, and by better connecting the farmers with the community and vice-versa. This involves educational and outreach programs in the community, as well as direct marketing, technical, educational and in-the-field support for farmers. For more information, please go to hawaiiagfoundation. org.

rayden Willing-McCutcheon, a 2014 graduate of Molokai High School, is attending the University of Northern Colorado where he is studying Physical Therapy as his major. He also made the UNC baseball team, NCAA Division I, however he utilized his athletic Red Shirt this year.

He received honors with the Western Athletic Conference, being recognized for his academic achievements of maintaining a 3.3 or higher GPA during the baseball season.

Brayden is playing in a collegiate summer ball league with the Greeley Grays, where he is pitching as well as getting some split time in the outfield.

He elected to play under the lights instead of in the ocean this summer.

Brayden is looking forward to next season, however academics are number one on his list.

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2nd Math Competition Encourages ‘Mathletes'

Kualapu`u School Winners: Kamalu Ka'awa Richardson, Leelan Corpuz, Aaliyah Cariaga, Kawena Davis, Sue Forbes-Kikukawa, Erik Svetin, Kim Link.

By Erik Svetin, MHS Student and Mathlete A year ago, I started a new annual math competition for Molokai elementary school students. I wanted to share my love and enthusiasm of mathematics with other younger students on island.

My goal was to encourage other students to pursue an interest in math and to help them gain confidence with the skills needed to be successful mathematicians at Molokai High School and Molokai Middle School.

I just completed organizing and proctoring the entire competition on May 27. More than 90 students in the fifth and sixth grades from Kaunakakai, Kilohana, Kualapu`u and Maunaloa schools participated in Phase I of the competition. Phase II was a second exam which was administered to the top three “mathletes” at each elementary school.

Congratulations to Bailey BustoBeaudet from Kilohana School for placing first overall on Molokai out of over 90 students. Her principal is Richard Stevens. Bailey’s teacher is Lisa Palmer.

Second place overall for Molokai went to Aaliyah Cariaga from Kualapu`u School. Her principal is Lydia Trinidad.

Her teachers are Amanda Adams and Kimberly Link. The math resource teacher is Sue Forbes-Kikukawa.

Third place overall for the island went to Owen Svetin from Kaunakakai Elementary School. His principal is Janice Espiritu. His teacher is Andrea Yuen.

I would like to thank Jonathan Smith, my AP calculus teacher at Molo-

kai High School, for his guidance of this community competition for the past two years. Thank you to Kamoi Snack-n-Go, Inc. for ice cream gift certificates for every participant. Finally, thank you to all of the principals, teachers, and families for supporting these “mathletes” and for encouraging the importance of everyday math.

The following are the final results of the top three Molokai Math Competition mathletes per school: Kaunakakai Elementary: 1. Owen Svetin - 3rd Overall Island 2. Paige Fukuoka 3. Teruko Asano Kilohana Elementary: 1. Bailey Busto-Beaudet - 1st Overall Island 2. Maya Lima 3. Brian Demello Kualapuu Elementary: 1. Aaliyah Cariaga - 2nd Overall Island` 2. Leelan Corpuz 3. Kawena Davis and Kamalu Ka`awa-Richardson – tie for third place for Kualapuu Maunaloa Elementary: 1. Kahi Nuuanu 2. Divine Brown-Davis 3. Lii Lankford I look forward to seeing more participants in the third annual Molokai Math Competition. If you would like more information, please email me at eriksvetin@yahoo.com.

Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation News Release A collection of Hawaii's most talented scholar athletes gathered today at Outrigger Canoe Club to accept scholarship funds from the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. The nonprofit awarded a total of $178,250 to 29 grantees and 44 scholarships to student athletes from 34 different high schools across six Hawaiian Islands.

Each year, the Foundation awards a $10,000 Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship to one individual that exemplifies outstanding skill and leadership in the classroom, in their chosen sport and in the community.

Sarah `Alohilani Jenkins was named the 2015 Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Ambassador of Aloha. With a GPA exceeding 4.0, Sarah graduated from Molokai High School's class of 2015 and will be attending Duke University this fall. As valedictorian, Sarah was ranked number one in her graduating class and is highly regarded on campus for her academic achievements, her leadership abilities and her hundreds of volunteer hours dedicated to her community. Among her most noted accomplishments is the extensive study she conducted on the adverse effects of Red Mangrove on Molokai's shorelines and reefs.

Other students that received $5,000 scholarships include: Kyla Fox from Kaiser High School, Tasha Nohea Kahaulelio from Kahuku High School, Malia Mizuno from Punahou School, Brandon Naihe from Hana High School and Rebecca Walton from Mid-Pac Institute.

Since its inception in 1986, the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation has gifted more than $2.3 million dollars to scholar athletes and nonprofit organizations in Hawaii that embody what Duke believed in and stood for: education, athleticism, and the aloha spirit.

The Foundation is best known for its public events, such as Duke's OceanFest and the Waterman Hall of Fame, but its core mission is to provide financial assistance for the college education of Hawaii's students and helping local athletes compete.

Both team and individual grants are given for "Duke Sports," including: canoeing, swimming, surfing, kayaking, water polo and volleyball.

Duke Kahanamoku passed away in 1968, but his impact in the islands lives on. Kama`aina and visitors alike can list his hallmarks: an Olympic athlete, a Hollywood star with a humble attitude, sheriff of Honolulu, the father of modern surfing, the original Ambassador of Aloha.

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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 Lanikeha Community Ctr 10:30 am Pastor Cameron Hiro, website: heartofaloha.org phone: 808-658-0433 Polynesian Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Bob Winters | 552-0258 South of Elementary School, Maunaloa Town Sunday School & Adult Worship Service,10 am, Sunday

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

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

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Kalaupapa Nonprofit Earns Awards Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa News Release Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa was presented with two Preservation Awards by the Historic Hawaii Foundation at their annual awards banquet in Honolulu last month.

One of the projects cited was the exhibit, “A Reflection of Kalaupapa: Past, Present and Future” that features 100 photographs and quotes from the people of Kalaupapa and their families.

The exhibit is currently on display at the Molokai Museum and Cultural Center in Kalae.

The `Ohana was also recognized for “The Restoration of Family Ties” program that has helped hundreds of fami-

lies obtain more information about their Kalaupapa ancestors who were sent there because of government policies regarding leprosy or who were kama`aina prior to the establishment of the settlement in 1866.

“We are so proud of this photo exhibit and our program to help the descendants learn about their family who was here,” said `Ohana President Clarence “Boogie” Kahilhiwa. “It’s an honor to have Historic Hawai`i Foundation recognize the importance of the work of Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa in reaching out to the families and all of Hawaii about the history of Kalaupapa.”

The photo exhibit has been displayed on the six main islands of Hawaii, providing an opportunity for

residents, students and visitors to get a deeper understanding of the people of Kalaupapa and their families throughout the history of the settlement. From 1866 to 1969, an estimated 8,000 people affected by leprosy (also called Hansen’s disease) were taken from their families and isolated at Kalaupapa.

Noelani Keliikipi, Executive Director of the Molokai Museum and Cultural Center, said the exhibit has been one of the most popular events it has ever hosted.

“Everyone is so impressed with this exhibit,” she said. “Some people are even coming back to see it again.”

Visitors to the exhibit are given a free gallery guide that includes more background about Kalaupapa, a time-

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line of the history and photographs.

They are also invited to watch a fiveminute video, “The Pride of a Nation,” produced by the `Ohana as an introduction to the people of Kalaupapa and the exhibit.

The Molokai Museum and Cultural Center is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 567-6436.

To reach more families through “The Restoration of Family Ties” program, leaders of Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa have gone out to communities on all the six islands with presentations.

Families are also welcome to contact the `Ohana at info@kalaupapaohana.org to obtain information available in the digital library assembled by the `Ohana.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS

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

HEALTH & FITNESS

SPORTS & RECREATION

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 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.

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.

Molokai Art of Tones & Sounds w/Joshua Adachi, Mon. 3-5 p.m. & Tues. 3-5 p.m. @ MHS Band Room for middle and high schoolers. Tues. 5-7 p.m. for community and students grades 4 & up. No class May 11 & 12.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

MONDAY, JUNE 29

► Free Diabetes Screening, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Na Pu`uwai at Kulana `Oiwi Complex. Call 808-560-3653 to make an appointment. ► Keiki Surf Meet Series second meet, at Waialua Beach, Manae. Registration begins at 9 am, heats start at 10 am. Contact: molokaikeikiokekai@gmail.com.

► Molokai Humane Society Annual Member Meeting. 5:30pm in the Kaunakakai Gym Conference Room. Light refreshments provided.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

► Molokai Public Library Summer Reading Program “Hardware Science – Super Hero Academy” at 10 am. Demo and activ► Summer Gardening and Reading ity stations. Recommended for children Festival hosted by Interval House Molokai, ages 5 and older.

10 am to 1 pm at the Molokai Public LiSAVE THE DATE brary grounds. Face painting, art activities, free books, and free plants to start your ► Molokai Dispatch 30th Anniversary own garden.

Celebration at MCHC. Begins at 5:30 pm.

Dinner, entertainment and prize drawings.

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

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 w/ Debbie Kelley, Wed. 3-5 p.m. for middle and high school students in S101. MHS Library, 5-7 p.m. for community and students 5th grade & up. Bring old t-shirts to sew. To register, call 567-6950 ext. 273 or visit tinyurl. com/1877ztw.

Cefola at 553-5265 or lcefola@earthlink.net for more info.

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

Home-School Connection First Thursday of every month.

Support in homeschool academic, creative 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 Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym conference room.

MEETINGS Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Third Thursday open supAA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m. port group 2-4 p.m. at Hospice Office in Kamoi Center. Every Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191.

Wednesday closed support group: July 1-Sept. 16 3:30-5:30 AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai Office upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Mauka side of p.m. Or call 553-4310, ext. 1972 for an appointment.

Molokai Community Children’s Council Every second the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m.

Thursday at Home Pumehana, 3-4 p.m. Contact 567-6308 Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meetings. Starting in for info.

March, meetings 2nd Wednesday of every other month at Molokai Humane Society meets the third Tuesday of 4:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall. every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Kaunakakai Gym ConferAlcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please), Mon. & Thurs. ence Room.

Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 p.m.

7-8 p.m. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John Wordin at Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. OHA/ DHHL. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st and 2nd Tues. 553-8100 for info.

Molokai Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of every of each month at MAC with special field trips on Fridays. month at 8:30 am at Paddlers Inn. Al-Anon Meeting, a weekly meeting to help family and Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down the friends of alcoholics, every Monday at Grace Church Comlane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, Mon. & Fri., munity Hall in Hoolehua at 5:30 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open studio Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tues. & Thurs. for adults every Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Contact Heather Williams at 658-0124, artalohamolokai@hotmail.com or Art at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8-9 a.m. Open meeting. For more info, call Rodney at 213-4603.

Aloha on facebook.

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

8:30-10:30a.m., and Kaulapu’u Community Center Tues. & Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meet first Mon. of every month at 5 pm in Kalele Bookstore backyard. Contact Luann Thurs., 8:30-10:30a.m. Call 560-5642 for enrollment forms.

RSVP for dinner required by Thursday, June 25 by calling 552-2781 or email editor@themolokaidispatch.com.

24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 808-213-5522

► Molokai Public Library Summer Reading Program Tues., July 7, 10 am “Fun Facts About the Universe”with Dr. Jonathan Williams, UH Institute for Astronomy. ► Keiki Surf Meet Series final event, Saturday July 11 at Waialua Beach, Manae.

Registration begins at 9 am, heats start at 10 am. Contact: molokaikeikiokekai@ gmail.com.

► Molokai Shorecasting Ulua Challenge July 17-19. Entry fee $100. Eigh in and awards ceremony Sunday July 19 at Papohaku Beach Park. To enter, contact Rod Robello 658-0407 or Char Hirata 2134103

► Molokai Public Library Summer Reading Program Tues., July 14 at 10 am “Korean Music & Dance” with Bonnie Kim.

BULLETIN BOARD

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

► Seeking Coaches. The Molokai High School Athletic Department is currently creating a list of qualified applicants for coaching positions in the following sports.

If interested please pick up a coaching application at the front office or Athletic Directors office in the Gym: The deadline to turn in applications for the 2015-2016 season is Aug. 3. Call Molokai High School 567-6950 (ext. 297) or Athletic Department 567-6959. ► 2015-2016 School Year. Check out our Facebook page or the notification section on our school website at molokaihighschool.weebly.com for information

regarding school fees, bus policies/applica- Student ID and pay school fees. Questions tion, and school calendar, etc. call 567-6950.

OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES ► Pay school fees in advance. Accepting payments throughout the month of ► Adult Education Program to earn July, M-F, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., excludes holidays. your High School diploma. For more info ► Apply for free/reduced meals begin- call Molokai Site Supervisor Bernell Kaleo ning July 6 at ezmealapp.com - you must Bishaw at 808-336-0460. re-apply each new school year. All stu► Free Monthly Rummage Sale Every dents will be on a “paid” status after June second Saturday, we can help you get rid of 30 if you don’t apply in advance! If you unwanted junk and treasures. Call us at Coffees qualify for free meals, you are eligible for Espresso Bar for more info, 567-9490 ext. 27. free bus service; proof required. ► Open Your Home to Hawaii’s Keiki in ► Registration Day is Thursday, July Foster Care through Hui Ho`omalu. Call 23 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at MHS campus. Pick 268-5122 or visit pidf.org for info. up student packet/class schedule, pick up/purchase uniforms, take picture for

► MEO Head Start is accepting applica-

tions for the 2015-16 school year at 380 Kolapa Place. Parent/legal guardian must complete application in the office between 8 a.m. and noon. For info on required documents and eligibility, call 553-9805. ► A Gift For Your Baby! The Friends of Molokai Public Library have a gift for any baby born to Molokai parents. To receive yours, just stop in the library and ask staff. ► Low-Income Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications through June. LIHEAP assists low-income homes with high energy costs and helps restore or prevent termination of electric or gas. Call MEO at 553-3216 for more info.

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MEO Bus Schedule - WEST Expanded Rural Shuttle Service Kaunakakai to Maunaloa

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maunaloa to Kaunakakai

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

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

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

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

New Bus Schedule as of January 3, 2012

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

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19):):During my regular hikes along my favorite trails, I've gotten to know the local boulders quite intimately. It might sound daft, but I've come to love them. I've even given some of them names. They symbolize stability and constancy to me. When I gaze at them or sit on them, I feel my own resolve grow stronger. They teach me about how to be steadfast and unflappable in all kinds of weather. I draw inspiration from the way they are so purely themselves, forever true to their own nature. Now would be an excellent time for you to hang out with your own stony allies, Aries. You could use a boost in your ability to express the qualities they embody.

you into the frontiers of collaborative amusement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your symbolic object of the week is a magic wand. I recommend that you visualize yourself as the star of a fairy tale in which you do indeed have a wand at your disposal. See yourself wielding it to carry out a series of fantastic tricks, like materializing a pile of gold coins or giving yourself an extraordinary power to concentrate or creating an enchanted drink that allows you to heal your toughest wound. I think this playful imaginative exercise will subtly enhance your ability to perform actual magic in the real world.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The taskmaster planet Saturn wove its way through the sign of Scorpio from October 2012 until the end of 2014. Now it has slipped back into your sign for a last hurrah. Between now and mid-September. I urge you to milk its rigorous help in every way you can imagine.

For example, cut away any last residues of trivial desires and frivolous ambitions. Hone your focus and streamline your self-discipline. Once and for all, withdraw your precious energy from activities that waste your time and resist your full engagement. And if you're serious about capitalizing on Saturn's demanding gifts, try this ritual: Write either "I will never squander my riches" or "I will make full use of my riches" twenty times -- whichever motivates you most.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "Everyone is a genius at least once a year," wrote German aphorist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg. "The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together." According to my astrological analysis, Taurus, your once-a-year explosion of genius is imminent. It's even possible you will experience a series of eruptions that continue for weeks. The latter scenario is most likely if you unleash the dormant parts of your intelligence through activities like these: having long, rambling conversations with big thinkers; SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The advanced lessons on taking long, rambling walks all over creation; enjoying long, tap in the coming days are not for the squeamish, the timid, rambling sex while listening to provocative music. the lazy, or the stubborn. But then you're not any of those right? So there shouldn't be a major problem. The GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "I think if we didn’t contradict things, of these subterranean adventures and divine interourselves, it would be awfully boring," says author Paul Aus- purpose is to teach you to make nerve-racking leaps of faith, ter. "It would be tedious to be alive." But he goes even further ventions whether or not you believe you're ready. Here's one piece of in his defense of inconsistency, adding, "Changing your mind advice that I think will help: Don't resist and resent the tests is probably one of the most beautiful things people can do." as they appear. welcome them as blessings you don't This bold assertion may not apply to everyone all the time, understand yet.Rather, Be alert for the liberations they will offer. but it does for you in the coming weeks, Gemini. You should feel free to explore and experiment with the high art of CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "Man's being is like a vast changing your mind. I dare you to use it to generate extrava- mansion," observed philosopher Colin Wilson, "yet he seems gant amounts of beauty. to prefer to live in a single room in the basement." Wilson just referring to Capricorns. He meant everybody.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In its early days, the band wasn't of us commit the sin of self-limitation on a regular basis.

Depeche Mode had the infinitely boring name Composition Most the bad news. The good news, Capricorn, is that you're of Sound. Humphrey Bogart's and Ingrid Bergman's classic That's a time when you're more likely to rebel against the 1942 film Casablanca was dangerously close to being called entering restrictions you have placed on yourself. You will Everybody Come to Rick's. And before Charles Dickens pub- unconscious extra motivation to question and overrule the rationales lished his novel Bleak House, a scathing critique of the 19th- have you used in the past to inhibit your primal energy. Won't century British judicial system, he considered eleven other that fun to venture out of your basement nook and go explore possible titles, including the unfortunate *Tom-all-Alone's. ittheberest of your domain?

The Solitary House that was always shut up and never Lighted.* I bring this to your attention, Cancerian, as the seeding AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "An obscure moth from phase of your personal cycle gets underway. The imprints you Latin America saved Australia's pasture-land from the overput on your budding creations will have a major impact on growth of cactus," writes biologist Edward O. Wilson. "A their future. Name them well. Give them a potent start.

Madagascar 'weed,' the rosy periwinkle, provided the cure for disease and childhood leukemia," he adds, while LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One summer afternoon when I was Hodgkin's chemical from the saliva of leeches dissolves blood clots seven years old, my friend Billy and I grabbed an empty jar "a surgery," and a "Norwegian fungus made possible the from my kitchen and went looking for ants. Near the creek during organ transplant " I think these are all great metawe found an anthill swarming with black ants, and scooped a phors for the kindindustry. healing that will be available for you in bunch of themHawaii in the jar. AMolokai little later weNews came upon a caravan the coming weeks,ofAquarius: Hospice humble, seemingly The sidewalk sale is simple, Friday, Mayin-8 of red ants, and shoved many of them in with the black ants. significant Release things whose power to bring transformation has, Would they fight? Naturally. It was mayhem. Looking back from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Molokai up until now, been secret or unknown. now, I'm sorry I participated in thatMolokai stunt. Why stir up a point- Hospice office in the Kamoi Center (next to Hospice Hawaii Mother’s less war?

In that spirit,plant Leo, I urge youincludes to avoid unnecessary PISCES (Feb. "She is hard tempt, as evDay fundraiser sale as- Dave’s Ice19-March Cream).20):Please no topre-sale reconflicts. Don't do anything remotely comparable toan putting erything seems to please her equally," said artist Anne Raymo sortment of flants owering and herbs quests. red ants and black in the sameplants jar. in describing a hedonistic acquaintance. A similar statement in varying sizes suitable for a garden and may soon Allapply funds earmarked for to you,raised Pisces. Youare will have a talent for findVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

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Mahalo for your ing amusement in an unusually wide variety of phenomsphere to meet their appointed destinies, you must cultivate ena. But more than that: You could become a connoisseur of remember mother on this your skills as ayour party animal.

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By Father Pat Killilea, St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa It was 7:30 p.m. as we began celebration of Mass here at St. Francis Church. Now, ordinarily at this hour, I myself would be comfortably seated in my reclining chair in the rectory. No, I do not spend all day on my knees. At this stage in my life my knees need a rest and actually talk back to me at times. On this evening, members of the Newman Center from the University of Hawaii had gathered for Mass to give thanks to the Lord for a wonderful day of exploration of this Flat Leaf, otherwise known as Kalaupapa. This is holy ground.

I had happily escorted this pilgrim group to Kalawao, the site of the original Hansen's disease settlement. But on the previous day, I had chickened out on this day as I was still recovering from jet lag, having recently returned from Ireland where my family had laid to rest my older brother, Frank. He had unexpectedly passed away from pancreatic cancer. State worker Harry Arce and 91 years young John Arruda did the honor of taking the group around the peninsula in their trucks. Amongst the notable places they visited was the

now dormant crater, Kauhako, always an attraction even for older people like myself. It is holy ground.

The Old Woman's cave is located on the outer edge of the peninsula and is at the ocean end of a lava tube. It is an attraction especially for the able bodied. Harry took some of the group down into this ancient cave while John stayed on top "to make sure that the women in the group did not get hurt."

What a wily fox! I myself have not ventured down into the depths of this cave since I might need to be hauled back up by rope. This is holy ground.

Some visitors come to Kalaupapa as part of a tour or out of curiosity. This Newman group had come, however, on pilgrimage to this sacred land of Saints Damien and Marianne and at the same time had enjoyed exploring the peninsula and witnessing its beauty. Now it was time to worship and to give thanks for this opportunity. So as darkness began to envelope this quiet neighborhood, we raised our voices in prayer and song: "Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." For this is holy ground.

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Ka Hula Piko is Free

Biggest Catch of the Year

My name is Madonna Dizon. I am haumana of Kukunaokala. Our beloved, now deceased kumu, John Kaimikaua, started the Molokai Ka Hula Piko 24 years ago. His intent and objective was to give back to and honor Molokai and its people. Our present kumu, Elsie Ryder and po`o, Sulu Tafaoimalo, continue to carry out Kumu John's directive along with the Molokai Ka Hula Piko Committee comprised of Sonya Yuen, Rachelle Ing-Kupau, Debbie Naeole and Ochie Bush.

All Molokai Ka Hula Piko events have always been free of charge to all attendees.

The only paying event is for the services, goods, and wares you wish to purchase at the Saturday Ho`olaulea. The booths are selected on the basis of made in Molokai products to help stimulate Molokai's economy. Molokai is informed booth space is available. The booths are vetted and cho-

My name is Shaquille Rapanot-McGuire, born and raised on the island of Molokai. On Saturday June 13, I caught my dream catch, an ulua weighing more than 100 pounds. It was just another typical fishing trip with my brother Matthew McGuire, which turned into a fishing trip that I'll tell for the rest of my life.

During that day, I was busy working a Saturday morning. I felt lucky and decided, why not go throw pole? I called up the brother, decided on a spot and went.

We got to the spot to find someone there already. Then we found a second spot that we never fished before.

As the sun began to set, we set our poles in the water and slid some bait. Then I decided to catch a live bait boom table boss about 3 pound straight slide. I figured why, not try some live bait.

Sitting down cruising for about 45 minutes then out of nowhere, bang action.

Ring, ring, ring ratchet then nothing. Bang, got to the pole, gave it a couple of yanks and it felt stuck. Held it for a bit then bam he started peeling line and couldn't stop the run.

He kept fighting, looked down to find myself almost spooled on my 4/0 Penn Senator losing hope, losing line, with no way to stop him or to turn his head. Almost spooled so I decided to hold the spool and hope for the best, knowing sooner or later someone was bound to give up. Sure

sen by the Molokai committee.

The highest form of flattery is for others to emulate and try to replicate what is done during Molokai Ka Hula Piko. My gripe is with individuals who charge exorbitant amounts for their activities making it seem as if their charge is to defray and absorb the cost of the Molokai Ka Hula Piko events. The Molokai Ka Hula Piko committee who creates the event receives absolutely zero remuneration from these individuals. Their website touted their event prices of $500 to $2400. By all means, bring your people, share in the mana`o of Ka Hula Piko, but be wary if your primary and only aim is your profit margin. It gives yourself, Molokai and our Ka Hula Piko a black eye.

Madonna Dizon

Dept. of Interior Infringement Here we go again. The Department of Interior, for more than 100 years, was in hiding, but now wants to intrude itself as "keeper of the key" and came to Molokai last year for the purpose of parading their Proposed Rules.

The procedure of rules pertaining to Hawaiian Home Lands exchanges and procedures to amend the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act is our latest calculated process of dismantling the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and the longtime process of undermining native Hawaiians self-determination.

This shameful insult to our kupuna, is

not only an infringement upon the interest of the native Hawaiians, as the recognized beneficiaries of the HHCA, but purposely ignores the longtime record of mismanagement and corruption of the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust.

The re-organization of the Hawaiian Homes Act, by native Hawaiians, must not be distracted by silly political scams like the "Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act" endorsed by OHA. Samuel L. Kealoha Jr. Ka`amola, Molokai

Your Used Items Are Another Person’s Treasures Hospice Hawaii Molokai News Release Hospice Hawaii Molokai is having a yard sale on Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Weymouth and Jule Kamakana’s Homestead, Kalamaula, (previously The Country Store). Bring your own bags. No ear-

ly birds please. Look for the flyers in a couple of weeks.

If you have used or new items of value and want to donate them to the Hospice Hawaii Molokai yard sale, please call the Molokai Hospice office at 553-4310 or stop by our office next to Dave’s Ice Cream.

Distance Education UHMCM News Release Earn a certificate, bachelors and even a Master ’s degree right here on Molokai! Courses are available through Distance Education. Visit the online link hawaii.edu/dl/programs to learn more about Distance Learning Programs offered throughout the University of Hawaii.

Distance learning in many cases provides students greater flexibil-

ity. Distance learning allows you to study around work, family, and social commitments. If you are interested in building skills, enhancing your career prospects, and obtaining a valuable certificate or degree then distance learning may be the right fit for you.

For questions regarding distance learning through the University of Hawaii, contact Theresa Tamanaha at (808) 553-4490 option 5.

Summer Gardening and Reading Festival Interval House Molokai News Release Celebrate Summer Gardening and Reading with Interval House Molokai! Join us on Saturday, June 27, on the public library grounds from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., to launch into fun and enriching summer activities.

Our AmeriCorps members have grown hundreds of veggie plants to give away to our community to start home gardens. Stop by and select from an assortment of herbs and green bean, sweet pea, cherry tomato, and mustard cabbage plants. We will be distributing children’s gardening books that highlight where food comes from, the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, and how to start gardens in your own backyards. A nutritionist will be on hand to share healthy eating practices.

Check out our First Book-Molokai literacy booth. AmeriCorps members will be giving out over 150 beautiful new books for children and young adults to promote summer reading and reading books with keiki. Join us for art activities and face painting.

Stop by and pick up brochures, posters, bookmarks and stickers and learn more about AmeriCorps and how you can serve our community and earn an educational stipend for college or trade school. We are currently enrolling AmeriCorps Education Award members.

What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in solving community problems. Since 1994, more than 820,000 individuals have taken the AmeriCorps pledge, serving more than one billion hours and improving the lives of countless Americans. On Molokai, through Interval House Molokai, AmeriCorps members can earn educational stipends through volunteer service activities including parent education and training, promoting community gardens, mentoring, and community education and development.

Interval House Molokai is located in the Kualapu`u Business Center, Suite 201. Please call 567-9067 for more information.

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enough he gave in, gained about half a spoil and boom, one last run and he was done.

Mahalo ke Akua for the blessing and the opportunity to have caught what every fisherman’s dreams. It's definitely a dream come true. But like they say, better to be lucky than to be good. I couldn't have done it alone, without my older brother Matt. He help me capture this monster. First fish of the year, why not let it be a big one? Also thanks to my sister Mariah, for helping send out my awesome experience.

Shaquille Rapanot-McGuire

Batting a Homerun In late March 2015, I was personally invited to a baseball tryout which took place on a high school field in Mililani. As a 12 year old Kamehameha-Kapalama middle schooler, I have been selected as a participant with the Team California Bulldogs in the inaugural USA Baseball 12U Futures Invitational at the USA Baseball Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina scheduled June 25 to 28.

I have played in 52 games -- Bronco (Waikahala) and Little League (Honolulu) these past four months, and have enjoyed and learned to play all positions, but will

be a pitcher in the upcoming event. At this time, I want say thank you to all of you who have contributed to this opportunity: my parents Ben and Nani; grandparents Justinano and Nelie Venenciano, John and Maggie Duvauchelle, and Thelma Shimaoka; uncles and aunts Pablo and Dr. Linda Venenciano, George and Dawn Halemanu, Vern and Kim Caspillo, Taylor and Abbie Kawaa, Aunty Raquel Dudoit (Moana's Florist) Coach Nathan Starkey (use equipment), and Coach Ken Nakayama and all my past coaches and current coaches Daniel Ho, Kevin Pilor, and Gary Won. Blessed Molokai son, Vincente-James Duvauchelle Venenciano #13

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The Power of Kindness Opinion by Rick Baptiste Being “kind” benefits everyone especially those that practice the aloha spirit. There is a multiplication factor in kindness that is powerful. Whether you are the giver, the receiver, or the observer of kindness there are health benefits for all concerned. Scientific studies (Uncle Google) says that “kindness” has a positive effect on your immune system with increased production of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is the natural calming, mood regulating, anti-anxiety, good vibes neurochemical. Google also said that in a study of those that volunteered tended to experience fewer aches and pains.

Another study found that acts of kindness cause a domino effect causing each person’s generosity to spread to three to nine people, and then to others.

Another study reported, acts of Kindness increase happiness and self-esteem and created an emotional warmth that released a hormone called “oxytocin” and a release of nitric oxide that protects the heart by lowering blood pressure.

Acts of kindness can be our pathway to a blessed Molokai. Recently, Mahi English and his son pulled up in their truck with a trailer carrying a lawn

mower and weed trimmer. He asked me if it was okay to bless me by cleaning my yard with no charge. He said he was driving around and felt Akua say inside of him to bless me by cleaning my yard.

I said, “I receive the blessing and how blessed I was." Immediately, I wanted to share this in this article to encourage all of you to bless Molokai.

Remember that when you bless Molokai with acts of kindness, it encourages multiplication and all in our community will benefit. Mahi’s eldest son, Ano`i, came up with the name “Blessed the Yard Service” so you know who to call if you want yard work done from the heart.

Molokai, you are too blessed to be stressed. If you desire to see the multiplication of blessings, send more stories of acts of kindness to my email, holyhuaeagle@yahoo.com, so we can all get the health benefits. First by reading, then by thinking on how you can be a blessing today, a smile or some act of kindness. Remember to bless Molokai in some way today and if you da guy getting blessed, I encourage you to pay it forward to another in our community and let’s get healthy together.

Widow/Widower Grief Support Group Hospice Hawaii Molokai News Release spiritual support in a safe, nonjudgmenWhen a person experiences the death of a spouse their life is forever changed and the journey can be an emotional roller coaster. Knowledge about grief can help a person understand the emotions and know what is normal grief and mourning. The group is for anyone in the Molokai community who has experienced the loss of a spouse. The new closed support group begins Wednesday July 1, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and every Wednesday for 12 weeks at the Hospice Hawaii Office (next to Dave’s ice cream). A support group is not therapy; it is support.

It introduces others who have had similar experiences, thoughts and feelings. It provides emotional, physical, and

tal environment. It offers opportunities to learn new ways of approaching problems (people want you to “return to normal”).

It encourages members to not only receive support and understanding, but also to provide the same to others. It gives a forum to search for meaning in life and death. And it is confidential.

Others who have experienced the support group say that they got so much more than what they expected by attending and are so very thankful to have had the opportunity.

Please call Barbara Helm, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice Hawaii Molokai, 553-4310, ext. 1972 to participate and confirm a space in the group. The group is limited to 10 people.

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1172 SALE PENDING 1146 SOLD Cottage 2B 2b/2b 2182 SALE PENDING condo

17,511 sf commercially zoned with two installed water meters. Fenced with gate.

1.87 acres of amazing panoramic views 10,010 sf vacant lot, one mile east of town Kawela: $144,900 (fs) Lot #221 Gently sloped w/ fantastic Kawela: $185,000 (fs) island views on 2.052 acres Lot 45. Spectacular Ocean Views.

2.2 acres.

Ranch Camp: $89,000 (fs) Corner lot, water meter installed with Ranch Camp: $80,000(fs) ocean views 11,832 sf corner lot with water meter West Ohia: $479,000 installed 2 lots of 6.156 acres. Great mountain views.

Ranch Camp: $99,500 (fs) sf gently sloped lot on a quiet Heights: $96,000 (fs) 10,477 sf lot 8,195 cul-desac. Wonderful ocean views. in the heights

Puili Place: $80,000 Each (fs)

Two lots side by side to be sold as a set.

Gently sloped with ocean views.

Heights: $129,000(fs)

11,000 sf lot with water meter installed and nice ocean views

Seaside Place: $320,000 (fs)

16,875 sf Ocean front vacant lot. Water meter and sewer

CONDOS

Ke Nani Kai: $165,000 (fs)

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

Molokai Shores: $114,000 (LH)

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

Wavecrest Resorts: $305,000 (FS)

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

Ke Nani Kai: $25,000(fs)

1/6 Ownership. Time specific each year (April 16-May 15) and (Oct. 13-Nov. 11)

Molokai Shores: $320,000 (FS)

Unit B-317 Beautiful, fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath with loft. Enjoy tropical grounds, barbecue and pool. A must see!

Wavecrest Resorts: $149,900 (fs)

Unit #B-207, Turn Key ready, beautifully furnished.

Molokai Land & Homes 808.552.2233

CONDOMINIUMS KEPUHI BEACH RESORT

Kaunakakai: $150,000(fs)

MOLOKAI SHORES

1b/1b with loft. $169,850 Leasehold $92,500 A-306 Ocean view w/rental history. $83,500 $92,500 A210 Leasehold $450,000 KE NANI KAI $147,900 116 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

HOME SITES

PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS Ocean View Lots Lot 79 7.5 ac Lot 125 Ahiu Rd. 22+ acre Lot 132 SOLD Lot 199 5 ac Ocnfrt Lot 237 7.1 ac Lot 240 5.9 ac Lot 247 6.5 ac Ocnfrt

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KAWELA PLANTATIONS

MAUNALOA – Residential lots

Lot D-14 SOLD $38,000 Ocean view lots – 2 acres Lot D-17 Mahiki Place $63,000 $215,100 Lot 54 Waiokama Pl $189,000 Lot F-06 Waieli St $80,000 $282,500 Lot 117 Uluanui Rd $125,000 C-82 Hoiakane St. $24,900 $140,000 Lot 119 Uluanui Rd $139,000 COMMERCIAL LOTS $775,000 Lot 165 Ulua Rd $134,000 Kaunakakai 1.42 acres at corner of $239,000 Lot 184 SOLD $143,000 Ala Malama & Puali Place. $249,000 E-08 Corner lot, Maunaloa Hwy $3,500,000 E-09 On Maunaloa Hwy

$349,800 $149,500 $142,500

“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.

• KE NANI KAI

ENROLL NOW! There is no limit to what your baby can do.

REAL ESTATE:

MS324- One - Onebedroom bedroom, condo MS324 oneone bathbath condo with loft. Sold furnished. Currently with loft.

Sold Furnished, Currently rented. rented LH $110,000. Call to see LH $110,000. Call to see

WEST END - Stunning home onroad KAMEHAMEHA V HWY2-bedroom Mauka side of the west side withtown. outstanding views of Oahu and 3 miles from 3B/2B with carport.

Across nightly sunsets. $969,000 the street from ocean $350,000

KAWELA AREA - Over an acre of land on the KAWELA AREAin-and Overout anevery acre ofday land water.

Paddle ofon thethe year! water.

Paddle in and outa HI every of the year! $385,000 Owner’ s hold realday estate license. $385,000 Owner’s hold a HI real estate license.

KAWELA PLANTATION - 2 acres of unbelievable oean views.

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

21 ACRES WEST END - Over 21 acres of land on west side across from this beach access. Lots of ING ROAD - 3 bedroom 1 bath home in town. potential on 21 acres $349.000 Perfect for getting around town. Additional storage/workshop room and bathroom in carport. Large back yard and fenced lot Owner / listor. $229,600

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 to WEST SIDE COTTAGE Live inSolar. yourPriced cottage PRICEdream REDUCED sell at $420,000 while you build your house that sits on 5.59 acres on this ocean view parcel.

Garage under cottage.Total Solar. Priced to office currently has some long sell atOur $449,000

STUDIO BEACHone bath term properties available. Stop by 8-12 PANIOLOCONDOSON HALE M1 - AKEPUHI one bedroom KKV1212 (fs) back in the old fairways Our Meyer Monday to Friday Building officefor hasan allapplication. the listing of our one story $100,000 condo nestled KKV1133 $109,000 long term houses and condos available of Kalua Koi Resort.(fs) End unit with wrap decks. or a rental application.

KKV1233 $260,000.$115,00 (fs) FOR VACATION RENTALS: Call MVP @ 800-367-2984

RENTALS: MVPMon @ -800-367-2984 Located at 130FOR Kam VACATION V Hwy in the old surf shopCall location, Fri 9 to 5 Located in the Meyer Building off the Wharf Road: 8 to 4:30 Visit www.molokai-vacation-rental.net or call our Mon office-atFri553-8334 Visit www.molokai-vacation-rental.net or call our office at 553-8334

The INPEACE PAT Program empowers and supports expecting mothers and families on Moloka‘i to become their children’s first teacher. Parents meet with a certified PAT educator for FREE weekly home visits to gain knowledge in healthy births, early learning and your child’s development.

Give your child the best possible start in life to realize their highest potential!

WHO CAN ENROLL? Expecting mothers and children up to three months old

Phone: (808) 553-5700 seanallel@inpeace.org or jessicak@inpeace.org This project has been jointly funded by the Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Branch with funds from the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting grant sponsored by the Health Resource and Services Administration.

For information about INPEACE programs visit www.inpeace.org

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