Molokai Dispatch -- Dec. 30, 2015

DECEMBER 30, 2015 - VOLUME 30, ISSUE 52

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Hula Piko

Hundreds gathered to honor the grace, beauty, lifestyle and traditions of hula at the 24th annual Ka Hula Piko.

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Evie’s

A new business in town called Sweet Evie’s Snow Factory began serving a novelty frozen dessert in January.

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Center Bikes

Staff at the Molokai Youth Center guide kids how to refurbish bikes, bringing joy and freedom.

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Youth and adults from around Hawaii gathered to celebrate Ka Molokai Makahiki at the end of January.

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Molokai veteran Samuel Kealoha was reunited with fellow Vietnam War soldiers Melton Gonzalez and Raymond Russo for the first time in 45 years.

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The MHS Class of 2015 graduated in May with the motto “Rise Above All.”

0 4 Hal aw a P l a n e C r a s h 0 8 M o n k S e a l P u p In January, a plane made a forced landing in the trees above Halawa Valley. Everyone on board survived and pictured here, the pilot was treated for minor injuries.

This black-coated baby was the first Hawaiian monk seal of the season born on Papaloa Beach, Kalaupapa in March. Photo by Sly Lee, Marine Bio. Tech, National Parks Service.

0 9 Basketball Championship For the first time Molokai hosted the boys’ Division II basketball Maui Interscholastic League Championships in February.

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After a decade-long absence, Moana’s Hula Halau participated in the Merri Monarch Festival, including Larriley Rawlins, who was a Miss Aloha Hula Contestant.

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In March, Molokai Ferry operators announced plans to suspend ferry service due to financial hardship.

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After years of bussing to practices, the softball team got a new field at the high school to call their own in March.

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and Cooking Contest. As co-winner of the Best Recipe Award, she and Kea`au High School senior Kenny Nguyen had their dishes featured at the hotel’s restaurant in the near future, said Kai Market Executive Chef Darren Demaya. The contest, which was open to high school students across Hawaii, was the first youth cooking competition for BLIM, a campaign that began in 2005 to encourage support of local producers.

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a branch to Molokai. The family named ents of Quilts of Valor. DeGraw awarded the shop Sweet Evie’s for six-month old a quilt to the island’s oldest veteran, PaEvie, Maka and Kalehua’s fifth child. draic “Paddy” Evans, who will be 93 at the end of this month, as well as a friend 4 Survive Emergency Landing of hers, veteran Michael Prewitt.

in Halawa

A privately-owned single-engine Cessna 172 carrying a pilot and three passengers made a forced landing above Halawa Valley. Ian Gregor, Public Affairs Manager for the Federal Aviation Association, said the plane “reportedly lost engine power.”

The aircraft was reported to have landed in the trees at an elevation of about 3,000 feet. Maui Fire Department personnel airlifted passengers as well as pilot and plane owner Michael Richards from the crash site to a landing zone at Pu`u O Hoku Ranch. One unidentified female passenger was taken by Medevac to Maui Memorial Hospital in serious condition. Richards and two passengers, one male and one female, were transported to Molokai General Hospital for treatment for minor injuries.

FEBRUARY Controlled Burn Clears Hazardous Brush The Maui Fire Department (MFD) conducted its first Molokai-based controlled burn, clearing out 50 acres of overgrown brush behind residents’ homes in Kalama`ula between Feb. 4 and 7.

Nearly 40 firefighters from Molokai, Maui, Hawaii Island and the Pacific Northwest participated in the exercise, which, besides decreasing the potential for wildfire, also provided live training for firefighters.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder

A Molokai man was charged with attempted murder after he rammed into his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle in Kaunakakai on Jan. 7. The collision sent his vehicle through the fence and into a tree at Kaunakakai Elementary School. School was out for winter break at the time.

The 38-year-old man, Pakluke Lau, also known as Ula, was flown to Oahu to be treated for injuries, while the 35-yearold woman was taken to Molokai General Hospital and soon released.

Later this year, Lau was sentenced to 10 years prison for the lesser charge of first degree assault.

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There’s nothing that says “thank you” quite like putting a hand stitched quilt around the shoulders of a veteran, according to Linda DeGraw, a part-time Molokai resident and quilter.

A national foundation that DeGraw is part of, Quilts of Valor, makes it their mission to offer gratitude to veterans with handmade quilts. The organization has gifted more than 113,000 quilts across the U.S. since its inception 11 years ago, according to DeGraw.

For the first time, two Molokai veterans were counted among the recipi-

Lynn DeCoite Appointed As Rep Molokai farmer Lynn DeCoite was named by Gov. Ige to the Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 13 seat. DeCoite is the owner of L&R Farm Enterprises and R.J. Snacks. Along with her husband Russell, they run the largest sweet potato farm in the state. A third-generation Hawaiian homesteader, she also serves as a member of the State Board of Agriculture and is the president of the Molokai Homestead Farmer’s Alliance. She is a previous member of the Molokai Planning Commission and a graduate of Molokai High School.

Democratic Party of Hawaii Maui County Committee Chair Troy Hashimoto said DeCoite’s appointment is historic as the first Molokai resident to serve in state legislature in recent memory.

MARCH Rawlins Named Exceptional Small Business Rawlins Chevron was honored among Maui County businesses as the Exceptional Small Business of the Year in the 11 to 35 employees category during an awards dinner on Maui. With eight other nominated businesses from Maui in that category at the 2015 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, the multigenerational family service station with 20 employees in Kaunakakai took top honors. They were one of two Molokai businesses represented as nominees at the event, with The Molokai Dispatch also nominated.

“We’re blessed to do what we do in the community each and every day in our community,” said Lori-Lei Crivello after accepting the award. Crivello represented the business with her mother Shirley Rawlins. “I’d like to recognize my grandmother, who started this business some 55 years ago… We continue our business with four generations in Kaunakakai. We’re so proud of that, and blessed and honored to be here.”

Heroes Among Us: Pineapple, Russo and Speedy Molokai veteran Samuel Kealoha sat quietly on an airport bench on a blustery Ho`olehua morning. Lei in hand, he looked for a pair of faces out on the airstrip.

He remembered the names clearly: Melton Gonzalez, a California native.

Raymond Russo, from Florida. But the faces would be different. The last time he’d seen these faces 45 years ago, they were obscured by the thick jungle foliage of Cambodia. On Feb. 14, for the first time since they left Southeast Asia, Kealoha was about to be reunited with fellow Vietnam war veterans Gonzalez and Russo, thanks to the detective-like efforts of Russo’s wife and friends.

When Gonzalez and Russo stepped into the airport, it only took a moment for the emotions to sink in. They laughed, cried and embraced with the flag of the Army’s 1st Cavalry, the unit with which they had served in together. They spent a few days on Molokai reminiscing of

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Big Wins at International Science Fair

Saving the Shoreline

At the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), an event that included around 1,700 students from more than 75 countries, five Molokai students spent hours being grilled by Ph.D. holders and Nobel Laureates. In a room full of geniuses, Molokai proved it is home to some of the world’s brightest young scientific minds.

In the Earth and Environmental Sciences category, Molokai High School senior Sarah Jenkins and sister Lily Jenkins, a sophomore, won first place and a $3,000 award for “March of the Molokai Mangrove.” In the Biochemistry category, juniors Keaa Davis, Alex Simon and Momi Afelin took home fourth place and $500 for their project, “Investigating Agar Extraction,” which explores uses for gorilla ogo.

Financial Woes May Suspend Ferry Route

APRIL Solar Applications in Limbo Sixty-five applications for rooftop solar on Molokai 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.

However, with that high percentage comes challenges for the island’s small electric grid. Those challenges are holding up the solar applications of Molokai residents who want to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on their roofs. The high volume of solar generation on Molokai could cause fluctuations in electric frequency resulting in potential islandwide power outages, and MECO said it is no longer able to accept new rooftop

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photovoltaic (PV) systems under the Wild West End NEM program.

Gorilla ogo and mangrove were their military service and catching up on both brought to Hawaii with good intentheir lives since then. tions. Now, however, they’ve become a notorious pair of invasive species swalCommunity Plan Update Begins lowing up Molokai’s south shore. Thick tangles of mangrove trees are turning A group of 13 Molokai residents ocean into dry land. Matted masses of kicked off the process of planning for gorilla ogo—a type of algae—are suffothe island’s next 20 years. The Molokai cating the coral reef. For five ambitious Community Plan acts like a blueprint Molokai High School students, it’s a for development, goals, policies and ac- problem that needs immediate action. tions. Normally updated every 10 years, Alex Simon, Kea`a Davis, Momi Afthe belated update process got officially elin, Sarah Jenkins and Lily Jenkins are underway with the Community Plan transforming their science projects into Advisory Committee (CPAC)’s first much more than school assignments. In meeting in March. the following months, their studies led The first Molokai Community Plan to community-wide volunteer efforts to was adopted in 1984 and was updated control both invasive species, with the last in 2001. The community plan guides support of government organizations. much of the large-scale decision-making through 2035. It includes complete de- Molokai Weighs In On NextEra scriptions of existing conditions on the Merger island and explains land use designaRepresentatives of NextEra, the tions, details on future development, projected effects of that development Florida-based energy company proposand infrastructure improvements. The ing a $4.3 million merger with Hawaiplan also outlines implementation ac- ian Electric, visited Molokai with plans tions for those goals. The CPAC spent to hold an open house to meet residents hours in meetings from March to Oc- and answer questions. Concerned comtober drafting the plan update and dis- munity members, however, had other plans. Standing in a circle amid Nexcussing the island’s future. tEra’s large, colorful posters and blueMan Camp Called Off shirted staff, local attendees requested a meeting format in which all their anCalifornia resident Bryce Anderson, swers could be answered at once and owner of a company called Man Skills heard by all.

Academy (MANSA), visited Molokai in Many residents wondered how the February, and thought it was the perfect company could help Molokai’s energy place to get away from the city. The or- challenges and current limitations on ganization is built on developing men’s rooftop solar through Maui Electric’s real-life skills and social relatability and Net Energy Metering program. NextEra Anderson created an event he dubbed Hawaii President Eric Gleason didn’t Man Camp Molokai and began promot- have a lot of answer but said being a ing the island and the event to group large company, they can buy equipment members. and supplies more cheaply, and with “The plan is to eat as much local a higher credit rating than Hawaiian fish and game, that we have caught or Electric, they can access capital at lower hunted, as possible,” he wrote. “… On rates, thus helping Hawaiian Electric Molokai, there are ample natural re- lower their operating costs. sources and more fish and wildlife than I have seen anywhere else in the world. New College Coordinator Guys literally fish with nets because the ocean is overflowing with marine life in this forgotten paradise.”

However, Molokai residents weren’t as excited, and many expressed that they found the posts extremely offensive. In the wake of protests on social media and direct correspondence to Anderson, the trip was cancelled.

In the face of falling ridership, the Lahaina Cruise Company (LCC) announced plans to suspend the Molokai Ferry’s daily round trip between Molokai and Maui, pending approval from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), according to the company’s President and Senior Captain David Jung.

“What’s happening with the ferry right now, is that we’re hemorrhaging money because of low ridership,” said Jung. “We’re trying to come up with a solution right now, but in the meantime we [plan] to cut back one trip a day. It’s better to have reduced service than no service.”

Since last summer, the Molokai ferry has seen a 25 percent decrease in ridership, according to Jung. The 100-foot, three-story boat can hold up to 150 passengers, but in early 2015, the ferry was averaging around 15 passengers on its early morning route from Kaunakakai.

In 2013, the service suffered $108,000 in losses and then $288,000 in 2014.

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Kelley Dudoit officially stepped in as Coordinator of the University of Hawaii’s Maui College, Molokai site (UHMCM). And while new to the job, the Molokai High graduate and sevenyear UHMCM employee is no stranger to the community she serves.

“Kelley is the best of both worlds, both Molokai and UH,” said former coordinator Donna Haytko-Paoa, who retired at the end of last year. “She’s about staying on the island and taking the long haul.”

Dudoit was born and raised on the island, and after graduating from Molokai High School in 2001, she went on to receive her Bachelor’s in business management from Chaminade University in 2004. She said she always knew that she wanted to come home to Molokai, and after two years at a marketing company on Oahu, she was more than happy to bring her skills home in 2007 to write grants and promote academic programs and student activities within the community.

Molokai at Merrie Monarch After a decade-long absence from hula's premiere annual event, Moana’s Hula Halau traveled to Hilo for the 52nd Merrie Monarch Festival, along with 10 Molokai businesses. Twenty-four halau from Hawaii and the mainland came to compete in solo and group competitions, bringing their own unique take on Hawaii’s renowned method of storytelling.

Miss Aloha Hula contestant Larriley Kehaulani Kaleonahe Kekahuna Rawlins of Molokai said their halau practiced twice a week, sometimes for four hours at a time. In between, halau members prepared kukui nut lei, hemmed skirts and performed at fundraising shows.

As a whole, the halau's 28 traveling members had to raise an estimated $50,000 for airfares, lodging and other expenses, said Kumu Hula Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga. She and the late Kumu Hula Raquel Dudoit also worked hard to prepare the girls mentally and spiritually, including taking a boat to the backside of Molokai to fully experience the places from their songs.

As the bullriders packed up their protective gear and the last riders led their horses out of the Molokai Ranch arena, cowboy Maka Augustiro beamed with quiet pride. His 14-year-old son Chevy had just braved several long seconds in the ring with a madly bucking bull and won uproarious cheers from the crowd for his efforts. For the Augustiros and many other Molokai families, the Molokai Ranch Heritage Rodeo was a chance to admire each other’s grit and talent – and sometimes compete against each other.

Hundreds of Hawaii residents and curious mainland visitors packed the grandstands for the evening’s competitions. Hard-charging paniolo showcased their skills in classic events like roping and racing. They also took on contests like steer undecorating, which challenges a horse-mounted rider to pull a handkerchief off a galloping cow, and double mugging, in which a rider lassoes a cow and a partner on the ground wrestles it down and ties up three legs.

JUNE Unrest Grows Over Coconut Grove

Molokai’s historic Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove has stood for more than a century. However, residents began to notice the deteriorating health of the coconut trees.

Scattered among the healthy palms are a Making Wishes Come True number of dead trees, their tall trunks ending abruptly in leafless stubs. Not only are the lifeless trees an eyesore, but the cause of their death is an increasing concern within the community.

After testing samples from the grove, multiple pests and diseases were identified, including the coconut mite, coconut scale, weevils, and a type of fungus. Kalama`ula Homestead Association members met to discuss the grove’s condition. They said the grove is being overtaken with unwanted growth, and the trail of rubbish left by careless residents and visitors is also taking its toll, and they urged the Department of HaTen-year-old Molokai boy Felix has waiian Home Lands (DHHL), which owns had more than his fair share of chal- the property, to take action. lenges. Diagnosed with a progressive, genetic disease called Duchenne muscu- Anthony Bourdain Visits Molokai lar dystrophy that causes muscle mass After filming on the Friendly Isle in loss and weakness, he’s spent a lot of time in doctor’s offices. But for his 10th February, Anthony Bourdain’s award-winbirthday, he forgot all of that and spent ning CNN travel show “Parts Unknown” a week as a normal, happy kid, fulfilling aired in June, featuring Molokai, Maui and his wish to visit Florida’s Disney World. Oahu. In his program, the globetrotting chef The trip was made possible by and author uncovers “the little-known, offMake-A-Wish Hawaii, a nonprofit that the-road, and seemingly-familiar areas of grants wishes of children with life- the world,” according to a CNN blog post.

Residents said Bourdain wanted to threatening medical conditions. Felix’s adventure, which included his mom, portray an authentic story of Molokai. dad and older sister, began with a send- Molokai fisherman Walter Naki took Bouroff party at Dave and Buster’s in Hono- dain diving and taught him how to catch lulu. Once at Disney World in Orlando, and kill octopus with one swift bite.

At a luau later at Keawanui Fishpond, Felix and his family stayed at Give Kids the World Village, a special hotel at the residents showed Bourdain how they use resort for kids with life-threatening dis- the island’s resources. The menu included eases that partners with Make-A-Wish. teriyaki venison, fish, limu, crab, lobster, he`e and pork. Over food and beer, BourCultural Exchange at Keawanui dain expressed his admiration for the island’s back-to-the-basics lifestyle.

Two men from different parts of the world knelt over a pile of freshly Ferry Subsidy Approved netted weke. One was a Molokai bornand-raised fishpond keeper, the other, a Spanish-speaking Rapa Nui fisherman, each knowing just a few words of the other’s native tongue. They scraped translucent scales from the fish in the same methodical style. Neither could say very much to each other, but they spoke the common language of men whose livelihoods revolve around fish.

It was this connection to the ocean, to kai, to el mar, that brought a conglomerate of Hawaiians and Rapa Nui toThe Maui County Council passed a gether at Keawanui Fishpond on Molokai’s east end. The 11 Rapa Nui, a mix of bill to appropriate $105,000 to Sea Link of traditional fishermen, a shore gatherer Hawaii, which operates the Molokai ferry and a conservation lawyer, had come and has reported losses in riders and funds to learn about¬ Hawaiian methods of over the past year. The company also sent ocean preservation and fish growth. The an application to the Public Utilities Comtrip was organized by representatives mission requesting to run the ferry on an from The Pew Charitable Trusts, whom “as needed basis.” Sea Link proposed that a Keawanui Fishpond keeper Hanohano minimum of 30 passengers be required for Naehu had once met while lobbying in the ferry to run.

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Secret Lives of Monk Seals A year and a half ago, scientists and community members wanting to learn more about endangered Hawaiian monk seals decided to try a new method of observation. They attached satellite trackers and cameras known as “critter cams” to the backs of seals allowing biologists, students and the public to gain insight into the largely obscured life of this endemic sea mammal.

Tracking data has revealed some significant information, different from what many people see of monk seal’s lives near the shore, according to Charles Littnan, lead scientist of NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program.

Spending most of their time diving between 100 and 300 feet, many seals also swim as far as 20 to 25 miles out to sea to feed. Molokai students play an important role in the critter cam project by analyzing data and being the first to view video footage.

Molokai Drive Inn Closes

A landmark for more than 50 years, local fast food restaurant Molokai Drive Inn closed on June 17. Following a legal battle between landowners Friel Enterprises and operators Molokai Services Inc. (MSI) over the amount of rent being charged for the property, the conflict was never resolved and the lease expired on June 30. In an announcement of the closure on Facebook, MSI said it hopes to open again in a new location.

"It's going to be sad," said restaurant manager and 15-year employee of the Drive Inn, Annie Cariaga. "We will miss the kupuna who come here every day. We appreciate the community for feeling the same way we feel when we heard about this."

Molokai Drive Inn opened for business in 1964 in the center of town on land owned by Molokai Ranch, which was later bought by Friel Enterprises in 1982.

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SPORTS RECAPS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL After shooting out to a 10-0 league start, Molokai captured its third consecutive MIL D-II title and qualified for states for the third straight year.

The Lady Farmers overcame a first round loss to beat McKinley and Lanai in nail-biting fashion and come in seventh overall in the state. They finished the season at 15-2.

Molokai’s season was characterized by dominant defensive performances, such as their 47-17 and 51-16 defeats of Seabury in January, as well as their ability to secure wins in the clutch, like their 48-45 win over Lanai and 33-32 defeat of Hana, both at the last second.

“The games in MILs, taught me how to be more flexible at the point when only seconds [are] left and we’re up only by two,” said junior forward Kelcyn Balbas. “That’s why we know now what not and what to do.”

BOYS’ BASKETBALL For the first time in school history, the Farmers hosted the MIL Division II tournament in The Barn. Molokai opened the first round with a win over Hana before falling to eventual champion Seabury to finish 4-6.

The boys began the 2015 season with a winning record at 3-1, posting convincing defeats over Hana and St. Anthony’s. Young players showed promise, as sophomores Michael Sterner, Edel-Mark Alvarez and freshman forward Kaina Adolpho led the team in points multiple times throughout the season.

“A lot of our players are underclassmen and they all have a lot of experience playing,” said Coach Carl Adolpho, Jr. “We made sure that we got them some playing time each weekend.”

SWIMMING Molokai swimmers spent all season improving and saved their best for last.

At the MIL championships, many boys and girls posted season-high times and made it to the final rounds.

Senior Luke Kikukawa was the only Molokai swimmer to officially medal, winning bronze in the 200-meter individual medley with a time of two minutes and 20.22 seconds.

The Farmers sent five Farmers to states: seniors Kikukawa, Tanner Mosher and Michaiah Soares, sophomore Kahale Ramos and junior Keao Ross. The team came in 18th in the 200-yard medley relay and 17th in the 200-yard freestyle relay preliminaries.

“Molokai swam well, with good composure. They held together a collective of small changes we have been working on,” said Head Coach Jess Ford. “It’s just so remarkable what they can do in three months.”

the spring.

“We always get better as the season goes on,” said Head Coach Dean Chow. “… At the end of the season we like to challenge the first place teams because we think we’ll be right there with them.”

Though Molokai’s tennis teams exited early in the MIL championships, it was not before giving opposing schools a glimpse of what’s to come from this young, growing program.

“Our team is mostly comprised of sophomores and first year players,” said Luke Kikukawa, the team’s only senior this year. “… We really were It was a season of highs for the Lady starting to become a much bigger figure Farmers, as they debuted their new soft- in MILs. Coaches are becoming more ball field and found a way to win in the aware of us.” state tournament.

After being eliminated after firstround losses the previous two season, Molokai won their final two games in the consolation bracket to finish seventh in the state.

The high-scoring Lady Farmers averaged 13.5 runs a game this year and thanks to shutdown pitching, had multiple games shortened by the mercy rule.

They squeezed past Lanai into first place on the final day of the regular season, though the Pine Lasses beat them in the MILs. “Whenever we fall short, no matter how far away the score is we always fight back hard,” said outfielder Saydee Makaiwi. “We don’t end the game till the ump says it’s over.”

SOFTBALL PADDLING The Molokai girls’ paddling crew capped off their season in the state finals on Feb. 7, finishing seventh out of 16 teams in Kahului.

Locked in a three-way season tie with King Kekaulike and Kamehameha Maui the week before, Molokai came in second in a tiebreaking race to qualify for states. They were first in the semifinals at states.

Senior Waipuna Paleka-Kelly said she’s proud that the Farmers ranked within the top eight teams in the state, especially in a sport where there are no divisions, allowing Molokai to compete against much larger schools.

“We mixed well and strategized well,” she said after the season. “The first two races felt as perfect as we could get.”

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Riding lights-out pitching staff and hot-hitting bats, Molokai went undefeated in the MIL and took a third straight MIL Division II title. They outscored opponents in the MIL tournament 26-1.

The Farmers won their final two games of the state tournament to finish fifth overall.

Molokai’s tough pitching held opponents to several one- and two-run performances. The highlight came from staff ace, Hanalei Dudoit-Enos, who threw a perfect, five-inning game in a 10-0 win over St. Anthony in March.

Molokai’s strong crop of seniors and juniors led the way for the Farmers, especially homer-hitting catcher Levi Horner-Villa and scrappy second baseman Cody Kamakana.

“The startling line, we’ve been playing since tee-ball,” said junior outfielder Alden Abafo. “We just came together as close brothers, worked our way up to where we wanted to be.”

Molokai golfers had to pass their first test before the season officially began. This year, the MIL switched to a new team competition format, explained Molokai Assistant Coach Darryl Rego.

Instead of facing each other one game at a time throughout the season, all MIL teams competed at once in a qualifying round. Four golfers from each school had to shoot within a target score of 105 in order to advance to team competition. Molokai golfers William Dela Cruz, Kolealono Yasso, Damien Garces and Jershon Kaalekahi qualified. When individual rounds began in April, Dela Cruz, Yasso and Kaalekahi qualified for the MIL championships, finishing the final game of the season in 21st, 22nd and 20th place, respectively.

Head Coach Ted Tokuoka said he wants to see golf grow as a sport for kids on Molokai, but understands it’s an expensive hobby. The Farmers bring their own equipment and use some that’s donated to the program.

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Molokai athletics made history by adding the sport of judo in the spring.

Coaches and former judoka Eli Maioho and Kalei Kawaa taught students the art of throwing hard and falling soft.

Many wrestlers took on the sport for the first time and had top two finishes throughout the season. At the MIL tournament in February, freshman Ikua DePonte, junior Kui Han and senior Kaila`oe Cabanting went in as top seeds

Molokai’s track and field season got off to a strong start with a win and several top 10 finishes in the first meet.

A month later, in the final rounds of the MILs on Maui, Hikilii Chow came in fourth in high jump, while Kori DeRouin was fourth in shot put. Alex Simon took fifth in the 300 hurdles, and Lehiwa Pedro was fifth in discus. Iokepa Albino came in eighth in discus. Simon qualified for states but was not able to attend.

“We had multiple personal bests on the team, which is what you want in a championship meet—people at their peak,” said Head Coach Jess Ford.

Ford said she feels the Farmers were represented in a broad variety of events this season and credits throwing coach Micah Buchanan.

“That really helped us become more well-rounded,” she said. “… I think we have some good interest in the program where we can start developing our offseason training more. ... We’re already thinking about next year’s training.”

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Local boy Ha`aloha Tanielu AikalaFalealii became the first Farmer to represent Molokai football in American Samoa. Aikala-Falealii, a senior at Molokai High School, was selected to play for Team Hawaii in the Samoa Bowl, an annual game that pits Hawaii’s best Samoan football players against American Samoa’s all-stars. In the Samoa Bowl XII on Dec. 27, Team American Samoa won, 12-6.

“It’s pretty exciting, especially [going] for Christmas, because I can spend it with my grandpa,” said Aikala-Falealii before the game.

Aikala-Falealii played defensive lineman and fullback for the Farmers.

Head Coach Mike Kahale said he has matured as a player over the past couple of years.

“He doesn’t attract or seek any attention,” said Kahale. “He’s just kind of a kid that just does what you expect him to do [with] no complaints and always works hard.”

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The Molokai softball team finally has a place to call their own. For years, the girls and coaches bussed to practices and games at the county’s ball field in Kaunakakai. Meanwhile, they put in hours of labor to prepare their future field at Molokai High. It all became worth it March 21, when the brand new field officially opened with a blessing and the first pitch was thrown on their home diamond.

In the 1990s, Head Coach Coco Augustiro said a field at the high school was built for softball but it wasn’t constructed to code.

“Monsanto [helped] us clear and field and getting it prepped, and the softball girls… came every weekend and raked and picked up the rocks,” said Augustiro.

With bright white lines painted on the smooth dirt, high fencing to keep the ball in play and 19 girls ready for a strong season, the future is looking good.

After suffering early season losses, “There’s a big feeling of pride – it’s both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams our home field,” said senior Waipuna picked up steam and victories later in Paleka.

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attended, including a season-high six and came out champions. Seven judoka qualified for states, and while none metitles in a Jan. 17 meet. daled, it was a historic accomplishment for the first-year program.

“The biggest goal was to really instill that discipline in the judoka, the students,” said Kawa`a. “Just instill that reverence. … It’s not like other sports where you’re [just] chasing after championships. It’s a practice and a way of life.”

WRESTLING Despite competing amongst 432 wrestlers at the state championships in March, six of 11 Farmer wrestlers who earned medals.

Molokai’s top finisher was runner-up Alex Simon, who lasted longer than any other wrestler against world title-winning Teshya Alo of Kamehameha-Kapalama. Junior Kui Han came in sixth in his division, while seniors Desiree Corpuz and Sierra Pico took third, senior Saydee Makaiwi was sixth and freshman Caele Manley was fifth.

“Before we started the tournament, we all shared our goals,” said Han. “By sharing our goals I think we build each other up … ‘cause now we know what each other wants.”

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the 19th century, horses were a primary mode of personal transportation. Some people rode them, and others sat in carriages and wagons that horses pulled. But as cities grew larger, a problem emerged: the mounting manure left behind on the roads. It became an everincreasing challenge to clear away the equine "pollution." In 1894, a British newspaper predicted that the streets of London would be covered with nine feet of the stuff by 1950. But then something unexpected happened: cars. Gradually, the threat of an excremental apocalypse waned. I present this story as an example of what I expect for you in 2016: a pressing dilemma that will gradually dissolve because of the arrival of a factor you can't imagine yet.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): John Koenig is an artist who invents new words. Here's one that's applicable to your journey in 2016: "keyframe." Koenig defines it as being a seemingly mundane phase of your life that is in fact a turning point.

Major plot twists in your big story arrive half-hidden amidst a stream of innocuous events. They don't come about through "a series of jolting epiphanies," Koenig says, but rather "by tiny imperceptible differences between one ordinary day and the next." In revealing this secret, I hope I've alerted you to the importance of acting with maximum integrity and excellence in SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The longest river in the world your everyday routine. flows through eastern Africa: the Nile. It originates below the and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Although TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The coming months look equator its current north, its prevailing winds blow south. That's like one of the best times ever for your love life. Old romantic why sailorsflows have found it easily navigable for thousands of wounds are finally ready to be healed. You'll know what you years. They can either go with the flow of the water or use sails have to do to shed tired traditions and bad habits that have to harness the power of the breeze. I propose that we make the limited your ability to get the spicy sweetness you deserve. Nile your official metaphor 2016, Scorpio. You need versatile Are you up for the fun challenge? Be horny for deep feelings. resources that enable you toincome go as you please -- that Be exuberantly aggressive in honoring your primal yearnings. are flexible in supporting your effand orts to go where you want Use your imagination to dream up new approaches to getting and when you want. what you want. The innovations in intimacy that you initiate in the coming months will keep bringing you gifts and teachings SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In many cases, steel isn't for years to come. fully useful if it's too hard. Manufacturers often have to soften a bit. This process, which is called tempering, makes the steel GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In ancient times, observers of itspringier and more malleable. Car parts, for example, can't the sky knew the difference between stars and planets. The be too rigid.

If they were, they'd break too easily. I invite you stars remained fixed in their places. The planets wandered to use "tempering" as one of your main metaphors in 2016, around, always shifting positions in relationship to the stars. Sagittarius. You're going to be strong and vigorous, and those But now and then, at irregular intervals, a very bright star qualities will serve you best you keep them flexible. Do you would suddenly materialize out of nowhere, stay in the same know the word "ductile"? Ififnot, look it up. It'll be a word of place for a while, and then disappear. Chinese astronomers power for you. called these "guest stars." We refer to them as supernovae.

They are previously dim or invisible stars that explode, releas- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In his essay "The Etiquette ing tremendous energy for a short time. I suspect that in 2016, of Freedom," poet Gary Snyder says that wildness "is perenniyou may experience the metaphorical equivalent of a guest ally within us, dormant as a hard-shelled seed, awaiting the star. Learn all you can from it. It'll provide teachings and bless- fire or flood that awakes it again." The fact that it's a "hardings that could feed you for years. shelled" seed is a crucial detail. The vital stuff inside the stiff coating may not be able to break out and start growing CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be alert for an abundance of in- outer the help of a ruckus. A fire or flood? They might do the teresting lessons in 2016. You will be offered teachings about a without But I propose, Capricorn, that in 2016 you find an equally variety of practical subjects, including how to take care of your- job. but less disruptive prod to liberate your dormant self really well, how to live the life you want to live, and how to vigorous wildness.

Like what? You could embark on a brave pilgrimage build the connections that serve your dreams. If you are even or quest. You dare yourself to escape your comfort zone. moderately responsive to the prompts and nudges that come Are there any could undomesticated fantasies you've been suppressyour way, you will become smarter than you thought possible. ing? Unsuppress them!

So just imagine how savvy you'll be if you ardently embrace your educational opportunities. (Please note that some of AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Frederick the Great was King these opportunities may be partially in disguise.) of Prussia between 1740 and 1786. He was also an Aquarius sometimes experimented with eccentric ideas. When he LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The silkworm grows fast. Once it who his coffee, for example, he used champagne instead hatches, it eats constantly for three weeks. By the time it spins brewed water. Once the hot elixir was ready to drink, he mixed in a its cocoon, it's 10,000 times heavier than it was in the begin- of of powdered mustard. In light of the astrological omens, ning. On the other hand, a mature, 60-foot-tall saguaro cactus dash suspect that Frederick's exotic blend might be an apt symmay take 30 years to fully grow a new side arm. It's in no hurry. Ibol for your life in 2016: a vigorous, rich, complex synthesis of From what I can tell, Leo, 2015 was more like a silkworm year champagne, ee, and mustard. (P.S. Frederick testified that for you, whereas 2016 will more closely resemble a saguaro. "champagne coff carries happiness to the brain.")

Keep in mind that while the saguaro phase is different from your silkworm time, it's just as important.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): My Piscean acquaintance plays the piano as well as anyone I've heard. He tells VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "The sky calls me," wrote Virgo Arturo that he can produce 150 different sounds from any single teacher and poet Sri Chinmoy. "The wind calls me. The moon me Using the foot pedals accounts for some of the variation. and stars call me. The dense groves call me. The dance of the key.

How touches a key is an even more important factor. It fountain calls me. Smiles call me, tears call me. A faint melody can behepercussive, uidic, staccato, relaxed, lively, and many calls me. The morn, noon and eve call me. Everyone is search- other moods. I inviteflyou to cultivate a similar approach to your ing for a playmate. Everyone is calling me, 'Come, come!'" In unique skills in 2016. Expand and deepen your ability to draw 2016, Virgo, I suspect you will have a lot of firsthand experience out the best in them. Learn how to be even more expressive with feelings like these. Sometimes life's seductiveness may with the powers you already possess. overwhelm you, activating confused desires to go everywhere

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During these last few months, a group of students meet every Tuesday, at lunch time to prepare and discuss Health Occupations of Science Academy (HOSA), and to prepare for a future in a Health Careers.

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Misty Parker (President), a senior at Molokai High School, has participated and attended the State HOSA competition over the last four years. Misty states, “I’ve always admired my mom’s compassionate interactions with her patients and her ability to tend many of my injuries, my mom is my inspiration to pursue a career as a general physician.”

Misty wants to help those with medical conditions and build relationships with this community.

Marissa Motas (Historian), a senior at Molokai High, said, “HOSA has been a part of my life over the last three years, it has given me many great opportunities and valuable experiences.” Marissa has participated and attended the HOSA State competition, which has allowed her to represent Molokai High, meet others in the health field, and motivated her to continue moving forward. Marissa states, “It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about becoming a better person, to serve others.”

Yasemin Soares (Secretary), a senior at Molokai High, second year participating in HOSA. “I have chosen Sports Medicine Physician or Athletic Trainer, as a health career, because of my personal injuries,” she said. Yasemin’s inspiration comes from three women, the attending Sports Medicine Physician, the Physical Therapist, and the Athletic Trainer, treating her injuries. The motivation from her trainer allowed her

to finish her matches in the wrestling tournament.

Anna May Ewing (Sargent of Arms) is a junior at Molokai High. “I chose Physical Therapy to help those in need, my inspiration comes from my dad, and grandparents,” she said, explaining the lack of helplessness for her family members and others have motivated her in this career path.

These students credit teacher John Van Ornum, HOSA Advisor, for the encouragement, motivation, guidance and assistance in preparation for State and National competitions. Misty said, “Mr. Van Ornum, has influenced me personally to pursue a health career to research about the variety of careers available to me and others.”

A health organization in Hawaii called Area Health Education Center (AHEC) also supports HOSA. “AHEC has provided various opportunities to meet health care professionals to listen to their experiences, through presentation,” said Yasemin. “AHEC has donated and provided funding to our travel funds, without AHEC our club may not able to travel, and personally I may not have been able to learn about my career choice” Please help these students raise funds to travel to State competition to Honolulu on Feb. 25-26. A car wash is scheduled on Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Dan McGuire building downtown, for a $10 donation.

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Please call our office at 553-4310 to speak with Donna Gamiao, RN, Patient Care Manager.

Hospice Hawaii Molokai’s team of doctors, nurses, bereavement coordinator, social worker, chaplain and

volunteers provide compassionate, palliative, end of life care to its patients, as well as support services for their families. Together we strive to bring hope, reduce fears, and impact lives.

Making a difference in someone’s life can be as simple as a smile or just being there. While helping families gain control of their lives, Hospice volunteers often realize additional value in their own lives.

Hospice Hawaii Molokai is here for you and we would like you to please join us. Call 553-4310 or email to dgamiao@hospicehawaii.org

Moloka’i Porta Potties • Portable Toilet Rental • Grease Trap Pumping • Cesspool & Septic Pumping Cheryl Davis - 553-9819

Logo c o n te s t Ke Ala Pono is looking for a design that can be displayed on our mobile trailer, films and paperwork. All submitted logos will become the property of our organization. Our mission is “to preserve the culture, heritage and natural resources of the island of Molokai and the State of Hawaii through advocacy, outreach and education by providing programs that benefit all sectors of the community.”

We are looking for a creative, original artwork that reflects our name as well as our home, Molokai. All submittals must be on paper of a size no less than 11 by 14 inches. Winner will be asked for an electronic copy if available.

The prize for the selected logo will be $250. Contest has been extended until Jan 1. Entries can be dropped off at our office at 2 Kamoi Street #900 (in the back of the Moore Center) on Fridays during the contest between noon and 1 p.m.

For more information, you can visit our website at kealaponotherighteouspath.com or call 808-520-1422.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Molokai Metric 100K Bike Ride Kualapu`u School News Release Calling all riders! It is time to get your spin on -- the Molokai Metric Kualapu`u School’s cycling event weekend is just around the corner, on Jan. 16 – 17! This year the school plans to host the event as a multi-day option over Martin Luther King weekend.

The first event is the Uphill Challenge on the Kalae Highway serves as a separate preliminary challenge.

The uphill stage is five miles in length and climbs from Holomua Junction to Kalaupapa Lookout. The Uphill will begin on Saturday at 4 p.m., at the intersection of Holomua Junction and Kamehameha V Hwy. The second, main attraction is the 100 K (62-mile) challenge! This is a ride from Hotel Molokai to Morris Point in east Molokai to Kualapu`u School, around the airport and back.

The 100K begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday and features a post-event celebration including awards and even the option for massage by Michi Holley Jones and Julie Schonely.

This year race organizers are adding a new corporate division to the awards. The corporate division will award the top business or organization team based on the combined times of three riders. This category is aimed for our local riders, who will pull together, form mini-pelotons to take turns alternately leading or drafting for their team. This strategy can greatly reduce the amount of effort required to complete the distance. Of

course, it is always fun to have a couple friends along for the ride!

If you would like more information about cycling, see our local bike shop man, Phillip Kikukawa. Phillip can get you set up on a road bike with low-friction tires and a comfortable saddle. Ted and Will can provide advice on how best to prepare to ride this distance.

This is a great opportunity to tackle your New Year ’s health resolutions in a fun, challenging way with your friends!

Event fees are $25 for the Uphill Challenge Course and $100 for the 100K Bike Ride. Fee covers event insurance, race support, a lunch, awards, and a newly designed event T-shirt. All proceeds from the Molokai Metric bike events go to support the Kualapu`u School’s Pu`olo Program – a program dedicated to Hawaiian values, health, and fitness.

Late registration fees are $50 for the Uphill, $125 for the 100K, and $150 for both events.

For registration and details, visit molokaimetric.weebly.com, where a course map, race information, and the registration link are provided.

For up to the minute updates and info, “like” us at “Kualapuu Public Conversion Charter School” and join our Molokai Metric 100K Bike Ride event page for special, detailed scoops on what to expect!

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Strategy Action Series ONABEN News Release Kuha`o Business Center and ONABEN are partnering to bring two global entrepreneurs to Molokai for an inspiring afternoon of collaboration and action in the community. The opportunity for business development in a culturally relative context is in connection with the Empowering Entrepreneurs and Grassroots Capacity Building for Native Entrepreneurs Program – a development project that concentrates on three communities across the country over a three-year period.

The three communities are Molokai, Hawaii; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Cherokee, North Carolina); and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Belcourt, North Dakota). ONABEN, which stands for Our Native American Business Network, works with Native entrepreneurs, partner organizations and community networks, focusing on developing employment opportunities and business creation.

The workshop will be held on Jan. 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kulana `Oiwi Conference Room in Kalama`ula.

Louie Gong (M.Ed) is an artist, educator and public speaker who was raised by his grandparents in the Nooksack tribal community. He is best known for his highly sought after, hand-drawn custom shoes.

Louie continues to receive international recognition for a body of work that -- like his mixed heritage (Nooksack/Chinese/ French/Scottish) -- defies categorization.

As a Child and Family Therapist, Louie started addressing racial and cultural identity professionally in 2001. He continued in his career and became President of MAVIN, a national non-profit that raises awareness about mixed race people and families. His commentary on race and cultural identity

has been featured, in MSNBC.com, The New York Times, NBC Nightly News and BBC. He continues to serve on the Advisory Board of MAVIN and Mixed in Canada.

Stephanie Conduff (J.D./M.P.P) is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She has extensive experience in media relations, communications, social media and was a newspaper reporter for the Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, The Muskogee Phoenix, the Oklahoma Daily and the Tulsa World. Now as an attorney and entrepreneur, Stephanie works in consultation and one-on-one with business owners to achieve their goals and sustain economic self-sufficiency for their families and community. Stephanie has experience growing businesses in industries including hospitality, healthcare, information technology, construction, manufacturing, environmental services and in direct-to-consumer opportunities in rural and urban areas. Focused on the rights of indigenous peoples, Stephanie’s experiences include legal, legislative and intergovernmental work relating to economic development, natural resource management, cultural affairs, health, housing, career development and international indigenous affairs.

“ONABEN values our relationship with Molokai families and the entrepreneurial community,” said Veronica Hix, Executive Director of ONABEN. “At ONABEN we are committed to supporting Molokai with marketing insights, financial training and coordinated business development services. We will continue training business leaders after our Jan. 13 in-person session through video conferencing and ensure we are available to support the vision of Molokai business leaders to implement the action plan of economic development.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS

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

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. T, Th double practice in morning, 5:45 to 7 a.m 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 at MHS Library. Mon. & Wed. 2-5 p.m.

Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw. Contact Mike at 567-6940 ext. 239 for info.

Tai Chi with Mark Moran for community members 12 & older. Mon., Wed., Fri. in MHS Cafeteria. Class 1 @ 3-4:40 p.m., Class 2 @ 5-6:30 p.m. For info contact Mark at 6470655. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw.

Wushu-Kung Fu with Mark Moran. Class 1: students ages 12-18. Tues. & Thurs. @ 2-3:30 p.m. in MHS Cafeteria. Limit 10 people. Class 2: community ages 12 & older. Tues. & Th. @ 5-6:30 p.m. in cafeteria. Limit 10. For info contact Mark at 647-0655. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw.

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.

Sewing w/ Debbie Kelley, Wed. 3-5 p.m. for community and students starting in Sept. Class 1: 3-5 p.m., Class 2: 5-7 p.m. at MHS Library. For info email Debbie at mkktreasures@ yahoo.com. Register at tinyurl.com/1877ztw.

Home-School Connection First Thursday of every month.

Support in homeschool academic, creative curriculum and Adult “Aqua Jogger Class” Oct. 15 – Dec. 19 extracurricular activities. Meet other homeschool families and teachers. For more info, call Heather at 658-0124.

T, Th 9 a.m. at Cooke Memorial Pool 553-5775 Ho`olehua Hawaiian Civic Club Starting March, meetAdvanced Zumba with Preciouse Senica, 553-5848 ings 2nd Wednesday of every other month at 5:30 pm at T,Th Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 9-10am Kalanianaole Hall.

T,Th, F Na Pu`uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm I Aloha Molokai, alternative energy solutions for Molokai.

Aloha Yoga every Mon, Wed and Fri from 12 - 1 p.m. at First Monday of every month, 6 pm at Kulana Oiwi. Go to MCHC. Call 553-3930 for more info.$40/monthly rate for IAlohaMolokai.com for schedule or location changes. unlimited classes or $10 drop in rate per class.

Kingdom of Hawaii II monthly meetings. Third Thursday MEETINGS Beginning Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym conference AA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m. room.

W Home Pumehana 10 a.m.

Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191.

Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who has Th Kaunakakai Gym 10 a.m.

AA Meeting Mana`e Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai Office Intermediate Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the Mauka side of experienced the loss of a loved one. Third Thursday open support group 2-4 p.m. at Hospice Office in Kamoi Center. Every the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m.

W Home Pumehana 11 a.m.Th Kaunakakai Gym 11 a.m.

Wednesday closed support group: July 1-Sept. 16 3:30-5:30 Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meetings. Starting in Personal Training with Elias Vendiola p.m. Or call 553-4310, ext. 1972 for an appointment.

March, meetings 2nd Wednesday of every other month at M,T,W,Th,F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 553-5848, by apMolokai Community Children’s Council Every second 4:30 pm at Kalanianaole Hall. pointment only, 5am-1:30pm Thursday at Home Pumehana, 3-4 p.m. Contact 567-6308 Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Molokai for info.

Quit Smoking Mondays 11:45 a.m. Na Pu’uwai conference General Hospital (around to the back please), Mon. & Thurs. room. 560-3653.

Molokai Humane Society meets the third Tuesday of 7-8 p.m. every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Kaunakakai Gym ConferSvaroopa Yoga with Connie Clews.

Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. OHA/ ence Room.

M Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m.

DHHL. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st and 2nd Tues.

T Home Pumehana, 5:15 p.m.

Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. of each month at MAC with special field trips on Fridays.

Th Classes begin at Kualapu`u Rec Center Oct. 1, 5:15 p.m. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John Wordin at MUSIC & ARTS Al-Anon Meeting, a weekly meeting to help family and F Home Pumehana, 7:45 a.m. Call Connie at 553-3597.

553-8100 for info.

Na Kupuna Hotel Molokai, Fridays 4-6 p.m. friends of alcoholics, every Monday at Hoolehua CongregaQuiet Moments: Learn & Practice Svaroopa Yoga , beginMolokai Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of every tional Church, 2205 Lihi Pali Ave. at 5:30 p.m.

Strings Class on Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass starting Aug. ning Sept. 14. For info call Connie at 553-3597 month at 8:30 am at Paddlers Inn. 18. Kaunakakai Elementary Room A-103, Tues. & Thurs.

ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open studio Yoga Class open to students, families and the community. Beginner 3 p.m., Intermediate 3:30 p.m., Advanced 4 p.m.

Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down the for adults every Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Contact Heather TH Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Free to all ages. Contact Bob Underwood at 646-0733.

Williams at 658-0124, artalohamolokai@hotmail.com or Art lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Aloha on facebook.

Yoga class focused on individual form, internal practice, Call Community Band (trumpet, trombone, sax, clarinets, Karen at 558-8225 for info. flutes) starting Aug. 20 at Kkai Elementary at 5 p.m. Contact Families Against Bullying meets every 3rd Tues at Home Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tues. & Thurs. at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8-9 a.m. Open meeting. For Bob Underwood at 646-0733.

Zumba Basic with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 Pumehana Conference Room from 3:30 to 5:00p.m. Contact more info, call Rodney at 213-4603.

T, Th Home Pumehana, 9 a.m.

Molokai Art of Tones & Sounds w/Joshua Adachi, Mon. Shrene Naki at 553-4225 or snakikeikicare@hawaiiantel.net Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors painting, drawing, F Home Pumehana 9 a.m. Kilohana Rec Center 5 p.m.

3-5 p.m. & Tues. 3-5 p.m. @ MHS Band Room for middle and Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Adventist photography and more. First Friday every month plus high schoolers. Tues. 5-7 p.m. for community and students Zumba Gold with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 Church with a group of inter-denominational Christian special dates with ArtAloha! Contact Heather at 658-0124 or grades 4 & up.

No class May 11 & 12.

T, Th Mitchell Paoule 10:30 a.m. women. Second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 artalohamolokai@hotmail.com Takeaway Tuesday guided ceramic studio 6-8 p.m., F Home Pumehana room #2 10:30 a.m. p.m. For more info, call 553-5428.

Read to Me at Molokai Public Library First Wednesday of Molokai Arts Center. For more info contact molokaiartscenHawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meet every other month, the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765.

SPORTS & RECREATION ter@gmail.com.

Mondays at 5 pm in Kalele Bookstore backyard. Contact Viola Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Youth Ceramic Arts Classes every Saturday, for ages 4 - 11, Mundrick-Wichman at tippy711@live.com or 560-6215 for Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool at MCHC Mon. & Wed., M Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m. using primarily clay. Two classes available for an hour each: info. Next meeting Sept. 14.

8:30-10:30a.m., and Kaulapu’u Community Center Tues. & W Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m.

Session 1 at 9:30 a.m. and Session 2 at 11 a.m. For info, email Thurs., 8:30-10:30a.m. Call 560-5642 for enrollment forms.

HI Seed Savers, Green Gorilla Growers meet every Open to all. For more info call 553-5402 molokaiartscenter@gmail.com. third Monday at 5 p.m. for a potluck.

For location, contact Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ceramics with MAC at 336-1566.

Coffees of Hawaii. Wed. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Sat. 2-4 p.m.

HEALTH & FITNESS

UPCOMING EVENTS

THURSDAY DECEMBER 24

► Audubon Christmas Bird Count 7 a.m.

Topside Molokai Count extends 6.5 miles out and is divided into three locations. The Kalaupapa peninsula is the fourth route. All Ages welcome. Call Arleone Dibbon at 553-5992 for more informationDATE

Sat Jan 2 Opening ceremony begins at 9 am. at Jimmy Duvauchelle Arena. More info on entry blanks which can be picked up at Imamura’s, Hikiola Coop, and Rawlins Chevron. Entry Blank deadline 12/23/2015

tion call Jennifer Hawkins at Kuha’o Business Center- 808-553-5100.

► Uncle Allen Tancayo Memorial Rodeo

► The Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha Molokai on Jan 27, 6 p.m. at Kulana ‘Oiwi. Meet with scholarshop providers from ► Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Tree Sale Kamehameha schools, Pauahi Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Native Sat Jan 9 at Mahana Gardens 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Members $6 per tree, Non-members $12 per Hawaiian Health Scholarship, and Alu Like. tree. Call Amy 808-385-2148 or Viola 808-217► College Resource Fair on January 27 1168. at UHMC Molokai Connect with represen► Molokai Small Business Owners Pretatives from all UH system colleges and sentation on Jan 13 at Kulana Oiwi Conferuniversities. ence Room 3-8 p.m. Presentation by Louie ► 3-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Gong of Eighth Generation, Native Artist and Jan. 30, at Ironwood Hills Golf Course to help Educator. Dinner Included. For more informafund MHS Golf Team. Entry fee is $300 per

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

cies/application, and school calendar, etc. ocean sounds, trade winds.

SAVE THE DATE

► Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Tree Sale Sat Jan 2 at Mahana Gardens 10 a.m.

-2 p.m. Members $6 per tree, Non-members $12 per tree. Call Amy 808-385-2148 or Viola 808-217-1168.

BULLETIN BOARD PANIOLO HALE I1. Charming ocean view,

► 2015-2016 School Year. Check out our Facebook page or the notification section on our school website at molokaihighschool. weebly.com for info on school fees, bus poli-

OPPORTUNITIES SERVICES 1Bedroom,&1Bath, wrap

around lanai. ► Adult Education Program to earn your High School diploma. For more info call features.

Molokai SiteSpecial Supervisor Bernell $299,000.

Kaleo Bishaw

24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 808-213-5522

team. Green fee and lunch included. Mulligans will be sold for $5 each, 2 per player.

Pick up entry from at Ironwood Hills Golf Course or call Cheryl at 567-6000. Entry Fees due by January 17.

Keawe’s Handyman Services

at 808-336-0460.

PO Box 701 Kaunakakai HI 96748 Interested in being a positive influence in the lives of Molokai students? If so, sign up with ► Open Your Home to Hawaii’s 8715 B Kamehameha VKeiki HWYin(Puko’o) Jessica at the DOE Molokai Complex Office at Foster Care through Hui Ho`omalu. Call 268553-1723. Teachers must attend four classes 5122 or visit pidf.org for info. on Jan. 9, 10, & 16 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Jan. AllSubstitute construction needs | Specializing infrom home andp.m. bath remodel 15, 2016 8 a.m.-3 Space is limited. ► DOE Teacher Opportunity.

Call 9AM to 6PM HST for Contact: Tony Keawe viewing.

Hey Molokai! Want to see your upcoming event or activity posted here -- FOR FREE? Let us know! Drop by, email or call us with a who, what, when, where and contact information to editor@themolokaidispatch.

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE (808) 630-1089 com or call 552-2781. Calendar items are community events with fixed dates, please keep between 20-30 words; community bulletin items are ongoing or flexible events, please keep between 50-60 words.

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HOMES Papohaku: $1,850,000 (fs) Beautiful Ocean Front home with spectacular ocean views.

Kanoa Beach: $489,000 (fs) 2,208 sf duplex, great investment property

Heights: $339,000 (fs)

3 bed/1 bath house with ocean views

Kaunakakai: $220,000(fs)

2 bed/1.5 bath. Ocean views

Kalae: $899,000 (fs)

Kaluakoi Oceanfront: $3,888,888 (fs)

5bed/4.5 bath custom home from the historic Cook Estate

5 bed/ 4 bath Estate sitting on the edge of Papohaku Beach. Too much to describe

Kaunakakai: $399,000 (fs) 16,306 sq. ft., Prime commercial property, in K’kai

Maunaloa:$229,000 (fs)

4 bedroom/ 2 bath, 1,209 sf home with large deck and carport.

Heights: $629,000 (fs)

3 bedroom/2.5 bath spacious home perched Ranch Camp:$339,000(fs) on top of the heights with awesome sf 2/story, 3 bed/1 bath home with unobstructed views of both the ocean and 2,258 added studio and bath. mountains.

East End: $599,000(fs)

Hawaiian Homes: (lh) $189,000 Kawela Beach: $550,000 (fs)

Two homes on one large 2.3 acre lot.

Front home 4 bed/3.5 bath, Back home 1

4bed/2bath with built in 2bed/1bath, excellant cond. with solar water. Oceanfront mother-in-law suite

ISLAND HOMES

118 Kulawai Loop 2B/2B home on 21+ acre. BEST PRICED home in Papohaku Ranchlands $650,000 143 Ho`aikane St SOLD $250,000 136 Kulawai Loop 2B/2B home on 21+ acres. Adjacent to 118 Kulawai Loop. $650,000 3250 Kaluakoi Rd Oceanfront 1B/1.5 B home on 6 acres. $850,000 180 Hoaikane St 3B/2B w/ Unobstructed ocean views. $245,000

KEPUHI BEACH RESORT

Kawela: $144,900 (fs)

Lot #221 Gently sloped w/ fantastic island views on 2.052 acres

Ranch Camp: $70,000 (fs) 11,832 sf level lot near town

Heights: $86,000 (fs) 10,977 sflot in the heights

Naiwa: $300,000 (fs)

7.13 acres zoned Agriculture

West Ohia: $479,000 (fs)

2 lots of 6.156 acres. Mountain views.

Water meter installed.

CONDOMINIUMS

$450,000 KE NANI KAI 116 SALE 1b/1b 2 month fractional PENDING ownership. $25,000 $138,000 146 2b/2b High-end remodel. $185,000 MOLOKAI SHORES 125 High-end remodeled unit w/ rental A-306 1b/1b with loft. income $194,000 $169,850 Leasehold 226 PRIME location of a top floor unit w/ A210 Ocean view w/rental views of Papohaku Beach. $249,000 history. $83,500 leasehold Cottage 2B 2b/2b 1163 Located in desirable Bldg. 16.

Larger floor plan.

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

www.molokailandandhomes.com

Kamiloloa: $90,000 (fs)

Heights: $129,000 (fs)

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

10,010 sf vacant lot, east of town

Kawela: $185,000 (fs)

Seaside Place: $320,000 (fs)

Lot 45. Spectacular Ocean Views.

2.2 acres.

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

Kaunakakai: $150,000 (fs)

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

Puili Place: $80,000 Each (fs)

Ranch Camp: $89,000 (fs)

Corner lot, water meter installed with ocean views

Two lots side by side to be sold as a set. East End $220,000(fs) Secluded property with easement and Gently sloped with ocean views. installed water meter. Fantastic ocean and mountain views.

Kawaikapu: $795,000 (fs) 1.87 acres of amazing panoramic views

CONDOS Ke Nani Kai: $149,900 (fs)

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

Ke Nanai Kai: $218,888 (fs) 2 bed/2 bath 1st floor corner unit

Wavecrest Resorts: $305,000 (fs)

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

Molokai Shores: $270,000 (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.

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Molokai Land & Homes 808.552.2233

PAPOHAKU RANCHLANDS

Ocean View Lots Lot 79 7.5 ac $215,100 Lot 125 Ahiu Rd. 22+ acre $282,500 Lot 199 5 ac Ocnfrt $719,000 Lot 237 SOLD $239,000 Lot 240 5.9 ac $239,000 Lot 247 6.5 ac Ocnfrt $3,500,000 Lot 27 5.07 ac. Ocean view level lot on Noho Lio Rd. $199,000 Lot 251 5.9 ac.views of Papohaku beach. Corner lot. $600,000

HOME SITES

KAWELA PLANTATIONS

MAUNALOA – Residential lots Lot D-57 Lot F-06 C-82 C-52

Halena Street $34,800 Waieli St $80,000 Hoiakane St. $35,000 Unobstructed views of ocean on a cul-de-sac St. w/ green pastures across from lot $35,000

Waiokama Pl Uluanui Rd Uluanui Rd Ulua Rd SOLD

Lot 54 Lot 117 Lot 119 Lot 165 Lot 184

$189,000 $125,000 $139,000 $127,400 $143,000

COMMERCIAL LOTS E-08 E-09

Corner lot, Maunaloa Hwy On Maunaloa Hwy

$125,000 $120,000

“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST”

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

REAL ESTATE:

BLUE TILE HOUSE - EAST END: Receive the owners 27 foot shamrock with their 3/3 bath home on the fishpond. $995,000

DIXIE BAY - A Charming oceanfront beach Cottage on Dixie Bay, $2,875,000 and 24 acres behind for $575,000

• KE NANI KAI 21 ACRES WEST END - Over 21 acres of land on west side across from this beach access. Lots of potential on 21 acres $349.000

Did you know that you have to earn quite a bit more than a dollar to bring a dollar home?

KALOKO’ELI FISHPOND LOTS - 4 lots for sale close to town. 10,000 to 17,000 sq. ft. Buy one or buy all- one has water meter. $100,000 to $125,000 Two bedroom oceanfront home and garage with over half acre of fenced yard.

Very close to town $585,000

A three bedroom 2 bath home on quarter acre near town with carport.

Tenant occupied $350,000.

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

Our office currently has some long term properties available. Stop by 8-12 Monday to Friday for an application.

FOR VACATION RENTALS: Call MVP @ 800-367-2984

Located at 130 Kam V Hwy in the old surf shop location, Mon - Fri 9 to 5 Visit www.molokai-vacation-rental.net or call our office at 553-8334

Of course you know that. State and federal taxes, Medicare, FICA…all these deductions eat away at your income. It’s a wonder we bring home any paycheck at all.

If you make $20,000 a year, you should come home with $769.23 every two weeks. But after taxes, the net would actually be just $585…just 76-percent of your paycheck… and that’s before a single payment for food, rent, gas, electricity, etc., let alone savings.

Which is why Makani Kai Air is committed to providing you with the best value for your hard-earned money.

When you pay an extra ten or twenty dollars for bag fees, you actually have to work two or three more hours just to earn that money.

Times are tough, jobs are scarce and every penny counts.

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