Molokai Dispatch -- Jan. 6, 2016

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Farmers football won the MIL Championship against archrival Seabury Hall in November.

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Residents gathered for the annual Bon Dance tradition honoring the memory of loved ones in August.

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Hanau Ke Ali`i

The story of King Kamehameha the Great was brought to life in a ed Hanau Ke Ali`i performed at MHS by Hawaii Island’s Halau Na Kipu`upu`u.

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Volunteers cleaned up more than 6,000 pounds of debris from Mo`omomi Beach in August.

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Cheerleading made a comeback at Molokai High School this year. Photo by Giesha Nunez.

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The second annual floating lantern ceremony hosted by Hospice Hawaii Molokai brought peace to those who lost loved ones.

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remembered the life of beloved paramedic and waterman Mel Paoa.

The Molokai Dispatch celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 3 at the Molokai Community Health Center.

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The men of Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club raced the Ka`iwi Channel to finish in 17th place in the 63rd Molokai Hoe.

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The annual Festivals of Aloha in October highlighted a parade through town featuring pa`u units.

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Molokai filmmaker Matt Yamashita produced “Sons of Halawa,” a documentary that had its World Premiere at the Hawaii International Film Fesival in November. Photo courtesy of Yamashita.

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After a decade-long struggle, the new Molokai Veterans Center held its a longawaited grand opening in August.

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Over time, operations moved between three locations, five owners, countless writers and interns and three taglines (remember ‘The Coconut Wireless of Molokai?’). Amidst the changes, the Dispatch has emerged as the longest standing—and currently only—newspaper on the island.

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On July 3, the paper held an anniversary celebration and dinner for the community to thank supporters and advertisers for their part in keeping the paper in operation.

Judge Rules County GMO Ban Invalid A federal judge has ruled that a Maui County ban on the cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) crops is invalid. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Mollway determined that the ordinance, initiated and passed by voters in November’s election, was preempted by federal and state law that allows cultivation of GE crops, and therefore the ban exceeds the county’s authority.

In the 56-page order, Mollway made it clear that the decision was not a comment on the validity of concerns for or against the ban, but simply a legal response to the question of whether the ban was enforceable based on existing state and federal law.

During the 2014 election, a highly disputed voter initiative to ban the

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The Molokai community celebrated 50 years of MEO’s service within Maui County. Residents came together to enjoy lunch, hula and musical performances, and a look back at MEO’s community programs.

MEO was started as a Community Action Agency on Maui on March 22, 1965. The private nonprofit’s website Mapping a Marine Menace states that it is dedicated to “eliminate poverty by providing opportunities in Armed with GPS units, yardsticks education, employment and training, and clipboards, Molokai volunteers and transportation and other areas to help Oahu scientists spent three days last people, help themselves.” week peering into the island’s shallow south shore waters, looking for an invasive alien algae known as gorilla ogo.

The migrating algae, subject to wind and tides, has settled into Molokai waters and Coconut Grove Cleanup is threatening reef life.

“It overcrowds native limu, and it can grow over coral colonies and smother and kill coral,” said Brian Neilson, aquatic invasive species biologist for the state’s Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR).

Before any removal efforts could begin, however, residents needed to identify the areas of the shoreline most under siege. Forty volunteers conducted a survey of the location and density of the invasive algae, slogging through 14 miles of ocean and recording over 5,000 data points from July 13-15.

Just weeks ago, Molokai’s historic “I have never seen such amazing community support for a project,” said Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove was thick with Neilson. “It really shows how passionate shrubs, piles of dead fronds and manand dedicated the Molokai community is made trash. Now, after a thorough weeklong overhaul, the ground is bare and for their `aina.” smooth, the fallen tree trunks are stacked MEO 50th Anniversary neatly and Molokai residents see what many of them said they remember growAcross Molokai, the reach of Maui ing up: an unobscured view of the ocean Economic Opportunity (MEO) is visible between the towering palms. in many forms. There’s the rumbling pink “We’re happy it’s clean. It’s like we and white bus that transports passengers got back the old Coconut Grove,” said from town to town. There are the store- Kalamaula Homestead Association Presifronts whose owners have learned to be dent Gayla Haliniak-Lloyd, who said the business savvy through MEO. There are last clean-up was about four years ago. pre-kindergarten keiki who have toddled The Department of Hawaiian Home through MEO’s Head Start program.

Lands (DHHL), which owns land the “This is probably the most diverse property, organized the cleaning in reorganization you’ve got,” said State Rep- sponse to community meetings in May resentative Lynn DeCoite. “… I feel this and June during which many Kalamaula community, if anything, without MEO residents pointed out the grove’s deteriorating conditions. DHHL contracted Molokai company Akamai Tree Trimming to uproot the abundant haole koa shrubs, and clear fallen coconuts, leaves and natural debris. growing of genetically engineered crops passed in Maui County by a narrow margin of 50 percent to 48 percent, with just over 800 votes’ difference. Monsanto and Dow Agrosciences, known locally as Mycogen -- companies known for testing and cultivation of GE crops -- provide a majority of the island’s jobs and together, employee about 250 residents.

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Hawaii’s move to healthier school eating also took another step when Gov. David Ige signed a bill creating a farmto-school program, which aims to teach students more about healthy foods and local agriculture through school gardens and nutrition education programs.

Mel Paoa Molokai lost a beloved waterman, paramedic, Hokule`a captain, mentor and family man. Melvin "Mel" Paoa, Jr., who dedicated his career to saving lives as the island's first certified paramedic, was known around the island and the world for his quiet, aloha spirit.

Molokai firefighters responded to a report of a boat floating unattended near Kamalo Wharf and rescue crews found the 62-year-old Paoa unresponsive in the water.

When he retired in 2013 after 35 years, Paoa was the longest-serving paramedic in Maui County, and also Molokai’s first paramedic.

Paoa’s passion for the ocean and the voyaging ohana led him to become the designated Molokai captain on the Hokule`a. In 1985, he did his first openocean sail on Hokule`a at the age of 32 -- 12,000 miles from Hawaii to Tahiti to French Polynesia and finally the Cook Islands. While traveling around the world on the Hokule`a and recently as part of the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage, Paoa’s humble and easygoing demeanor exemplified aloha.

Breaking Ground for Science Labs By the end of next year, Molokai High School is set to have a 4,500-squarefoot, cutting-edge science facility. For a school whose science students have earned county, state and international honors over the past year—all with no science labs—it’s well deserved, and a long time coming.

Since it split from the middle school in 2004, MHS hasn’t had its own lab facilities. However, in August construction began for a two-classroom science building on MHS’s campus. The building will be equipped with energy-efficient lighting fixtures and water-saving devices.

It’s designed to take advantage of natural daylight and ventilation, and in the future, will produce some of its own energy through rooftop photovoltaic panels.

With the start of a federal free break- Veteran Center Opening fast and lunch program offered in public schools island-wide and recent trends toward local, healthy eating, Molokai students are set to benefit in both the cafeteria and the classroom.

In July, five Molokai schools were selected to receive free meals for all students regardless of household income through a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). While principals of most schools said making sure all students had lunch wasn’t a maYear in Review Continued pg. 3

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Na Wahine O Ke Kai. The festivity was reminiscent of years past when paddlers and residents camped together at Hale Continued From pg. 2 O Lono Harbor before big races, and offered an opportunity for paddlers from around the world to interact and appreciThe group of Molokai war veterans ate local culture. who first envisioned a Veterans Center on island in 2001 couldn’t have imagined the decade-long struggle of permitting delays, protests and a lawsuit that would follow. They couldn’t have known that 63 veterans, including project pioneer Larry Helm, would pass away before the building was completed.

They did, however, believe that Molokai would have a Veterans Center.

In August, their dream became a reality, as nearly 200 veterans, community members and elected officials closed an emotional and triumphant journey at the grand opening of Molokai’s Veterans Na Wahine O Ke Kai Cancelled Center.

Flags were raised, speeches were For the first time in 35 years, the angiven and the maile lei was cut on the building’s airy patio. U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gab- nual Na Wahine O Ke Kai women’s chanbard presented MVCV with a congratu- nel race between Molokai and Oahu was latory certificate from Congress, followed cancelled the evening before the race due by commemorative plaques from both to weather concerns. With a small craft the county and the Department of Veter- advisory calling for swells up to 12 feet and a wind advisory predicting 35 mph ans Affairs.

“Now it’s time to fill it and to com- winds with gusts up to 50 mph on Sunplete the vision and to serve the veterans day, race officials made a difficult decifirst,” said Barbara Helm. “… I know my sion to call off the 41-mile crossing of husband’s super happy. It’s mission ac- the unpredictable Ka`iwi Channel. The men’s race, Molokai Hoe, continued two complished.” weeks later as planned, with Molokai’s team coming in 17th.

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Ferry Schedule Changes The Molokai Ferry had been running a fixed schedule for the last 27 years, however falling ridership and financial changes forced a change. A new ruling by the Public Utilities Commission allowed the ferry to change its schedule on a monthly basis and may cancel a voyage when the number of reservations is below 20 passengers on either segment of a round trip 48 hours before departure.

Since the fall, the ferry now operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Taste of Molokai The Dispatch printed its third annual Taste of Molokai special issue celebrating local food, restaurants, farmers and programs. We looked at the economics of farming. While there are still many farmers and crops on Molokai, the economics of farming are making it challenging to provide for the community the way ancient Hawaiians once did. Thus, many island farmers have turned to exporting to make the numbers work.

Another piece discussed the steak and ranching business. In Hawaii, 85 percent of calves are shipped to the mainland, where they’re raised and butchered, and the finished product is not always sent back to the islands. However, Molokai ranches and businesses are working to keep the full cattle operation at home.

We also introduced a new business owned by the Torres sisters called Simply Natural. The store offers healthy, natural food options to complement existing options on island.

Community Plan Extension Molokai was granted some extra time to prepare the island’s Community Plan, which will guide the island for the next decade. The Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) met regularly since March to update the plan, review and make recommendations to the draft.

However, following several cancelled meetings due to weather and increased interest from residents, the CPAC requested an extension to finalize their feedback. The County Council granted the request, moving the deadline for the CPAC’s review from Sept. 8 to Oct. 30.

While community input was welcomed at each meeting since March, it wasn’t until mid-August that residents began to take an active interest. With the inclusion of additional community testimony, the CPAC concluded their meetings at the end of October, having spent 114 hours in 22 meetings over seven months. The community plan update has now been passed on to the Molokai Planning Commission for their review, followed by a year at the County Council for final approval before its implemented.

OCTOBER Fuel for Thought In October, many Hawaii residents breathed a sigh of relief at the gas pump.

Across the state and the country, prices dropped more than a dollar over the past year and are continuing to fall. On Molokai, prices also declined, but the overall rates are more than a dollar more expensive than rates on neighboring islands.

The Dispatch looked into why.

When it comes to individual gas stations, owners have relative freedom to determine their own prices. Experts say that it’s not government regulation that will guarantee consumers fair rates—it’s the natural competition of the free market. On Molokai, limited competition leaves little incentive for price drops.

However, despite Molokai’s higher rates, economists say it doesn’t mean gas stations are making more of a profit than other islands. Transportation costs and lower demand serve to make Molokai’s gas market a tricky business.

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Born and raised on Oahu, the two came to Molokai because of their Herbert and Julia Hoe, who retired and moved to the island 24 years ago. Both Hoe and Smith have extensive experience in the restaurant business. They plan to use as many local products as possible, including produce from Kumu Farms and Barking Deer, Pu`u Hoku Ranch venison and Keawanui shrimp. Breakfast includes classics such as pancakes, French toast and specialty omelettes and lunch offers soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Dinner includes stuffed pork chops, steak, steamed mussels, half chicken and a host of pasta dishes.

NOVEMBER Ho`olehua Homestead Anniversary

“Sons of Halawa,” a locally produced 60-minute documentary, had its World Premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival. The Molokai Premiere showed later that month under the tent at Hotel Molokai, with a standing room only crowd.

The story takes place in Molokai’s Halawa Valley and revolves around the life of Pilipo Solatorio. Now in his 70s, Pilipo is the last of his generation living in the isolated valley. The film follows him for two years as he searches for a successor to replace him as the carrier of Halawa's cultural practices. Will Pilipo's son, Greg, come home to take on the responsibility, or will Pilipo’s two hanai sons (Josh Pastrana and Jason Poole) be left with the challenge?

“Sons of Halawa” is the work of Molokai filmmaker, Matt Yamashita who wrote, directed, shot and edited the piece. He produced the documentary on a small budget raised entirely through individual donations.

Native Hawaiian Election A historic and contested Native Hawaiian election due to close Nov. 30 heated up as kanaka ma`oli debated the direction of self-determination and the future of over half a million Hawaiians nationwide. Nearly 90,000 Hawaiians registered with the Kana`iolowalu Native Hawaiian Roll Commission could cast their ballot for candidates in their district who would represent them at an upcoming constitutional convention of 40 delegates. The Molokai ballot had three candidates: Noa Emmett Aluli, Lori Buchanan and Walter Ritte. A nonprofit called Na`i Aupuni, whose mission is to establish a path for Hawaiian self-determination, spearheaded the election.

Many protested the election. A lawsuit filed in an attempt to halt the process resulted in a temporary U.S. Supreme Court order enjoining the counting of election ballots, and Na`i Aupuni extended the voting deadline. The court order then became permanent and the election was called off altogether. The organization has recently said all 196 candidates in the election will be offered a seat at the convention in February.

When homesteaders first took up residence on Molokai lands, they had to start from the ground up. Families worked hard together to put in roads and set up large wooden tanks to catch the rainwater for drinking and farming.

They combined labor and resources to sow crops and purchase farming equipment.

Ninety years later, Ho`olehua’s fertile lands are inhabited by their thriving descendants, who own homes, grow crops and use the infrastructure put in place by their ancestors.

The Ho`olehua Homestead Association remembered its history at the homestead’s 90th anniversary celebration. For three days at the Lanikeha Community Center, hundreds of homesteaders gathered to share generations of stories and snapshots of the first families who got the chance to restore both the land and their people. The event also included hula and Celebration through Donation music, honoring descendants’ families and a pa`ina to wrap up the weekend.

Curbing the Cat Population In Molokai’s backyards, business stoops and street corners, hundreds of cats roam wild. In an effort to keep the island’s feral feline population in check, the Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) hosted a free, week-long spay and neuter clinic.

Staff and volunteers caught feral cats by night, performed spay and neuter surgeries by day and released 248 sterile cats.

“Whether we want them to be or not, the cats are part of our environment,” said MoHS Executive Director Hoala Davis. “It’s a matter of trying to control the population that’s here.”

MoHS partnered with Animal Balance, a nonprofit organization of veterinarians and volunteers that bring animal sterilization programs to islands around the world.

The ground shook with the beat of pahu drums. Dozens of voices chanting in Hawaiian echoed amid dimly-lit trees.

Colorful kapa garments swayed over dancers’ calves clad in kupe`e niho ilio, anklets made from thousands of dogs’ teeth. Towering over it all, 30-foot feather kahili signified ancient royalty.

Molokai High School’s gym was transformed into the backdrop of the story of a king’s life in a three-hour hula drama brought to Molokai by Hawaii Island’s Halau Na Kipu`upu`u. Hanau Ke Ali`i, or Born Is the Chief, is the tale of Kamehameha the Great, who united the Hawaiian Islands. From a prophecy Made in Maui County Festival about the coming of a great chief and the birth of the baby king, to the battles that conquered the islands and the celebration of prosperity, Kamehameha’s life is depicted through hula, Hawaiian martial arts, chants, storytelling, acting and an animated set.

Two shooters Charged with At tempted Murder

Two Molokai men were arrested and charged with first degree attempted murder for shooting two men in Ho`olehua on Oct. 14. Thirty-two-year-old Chad Kaipo Naehu of Kaunakakai and 26-yearold Travis Torres of Ho`olehua turned themselves in to the Molokai Police Station that night, according to police. The two men they shot were hospitalized after each sustained a gunshot wound.

A 52-year-old man was shot in the neck and was transported to Oahu in critical condition. The second victim, a 37-yearold man, was shot in the rear and also flown to Oahu, in guarded condition.

Kulaia Drugs were a factor in the shooting, and it spurred community efforts to address On the closed main street of Kaunak- drug use on the island. akai town, children spoke Hawaiian fluidly. Community members pounded poi Hale Ke Aloha Opens while shop owners told ancestral stories For the first time since a fire dethrough their handmade crafts. Hawaiian culture was alive and well at Molo- stroyed Hotel Molokai’s kitchen three kai’s second annual Kulaia, a celebration years ago, restaurant service is returning whose purpose was reconnecting with to Hotel Molokai. Hale Kealoha, run by traditions of the past. An event that once siblings Kama Hoe and Tammy Smith, accompanied outrigger races and nation- opened the first week of November serval holidays in mid-1800s Hawaii, Kulaia ing breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 was planned to accompany this year’s a.m. to 9 p.m.

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More than 10,000 shoppers browsed products from 140 vendors at this year’s Made in Maui County Festival -- record numbers for the second annual product show. Among the businesses representing the county’s best of food, crafts, fashion, jewelry and more, 14 Molokai vendors highlighted the weekend. With a large corner of the festival grounds earmarked for Friendly Isle products, many local business owners said the event offered them the opportunity to expand their customer base and venture into new markets.

“The Made In Maui County Festival opens a whole new realm of opportunities for our Molokai Vendors,” said Jennifer Hawkins, small business specialist at the Kuha`o Business Center. “Not only do they meet wholesalers and other retailers, they learn how to market their products, make new business contacts and learn to cross market products.”

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For 80 years, Molokai Drugs has doled out over-the-counter remedies to thousands of island residents. This year, however, the island’s only pharmacy tended to the health of a unique customer: Molokai High’s ailing fleet of school buses.

To celebrate their milestone anniversary, the owners of Molokai Drugs donated a new 14-passenger bus to the high school, which spent nearly $15,000 last year in bus repairs alone.

The brand-new vehicle, which will be used on Maui, is a start to replacing a collection of buses that over the years have cost the school thousands of dollars, delayed numerous trips and limited the number of students and equipment that athletic teams can take off island.

The Mikami family, owners of Molokai Drugs said they wanted to commemorate 80 years with a more permanent gesture than a party.

“The people [of Molokai] have been good to us,” said pharmacist David Mikami. “And this the

DECEMBER Addressing Drugs With a recent drug-related shooting fresh on people's minds, Molokai residents are gathering for a revitalized call to action to address the island's drug problems head on. More than 40 community members from church representatives to police officers, recovering addicts to government officials, gathered last Friday for a workshop led by Toni Bissen, executive director of Pu`a Foundation, a nonprofit that has created a framework for healing trauma within prison walls.

Bissen stressed Pu`a Foundation's motto "from trauma to transformation" and how it points to the cycle of drug use beginning with trauma. She said in a pilot study at the Women's Community Correctional Center (WCCC) where the framework has been used since 2006, 100 percent of incarcerated women reported histories of trauma. Bissen said addressing the root cause of drug use is key healing and long term answers.

SPORTS RECAPS FOOTBALL Running through the tunnel at War Memorial Stadium in Kahului, Maui, is a young football player’s dream. Running through that tunnel and then winning in the championship game against an archrival is a Molokai football player’s dream come true.

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on the big stage, the Molokai Farmers football team won their first eightman Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) championship by defeating Seabury Hall 55-16. With a big crowd of Molokai supporters in the grandstand and an enthusiastic rally squad there to support them, the football team took care of business and executed on the field. Having previously set another first to be the first league team to beat the previously unrivaled Seabury earlier in the season, the Farmers ended the year with a perfect record of 6–0. “[Our boys] came out and did their thing and I'm just excited for our team, our coaches and our community,” said Head Coach Mike Kahale. “Thank you to all the community that has supported Molokai High School football.”

Seabury. The Lady Farmers Volleyball team claimed the No. 3 seed for the Maui Interscholastic League Division II tournament by beating Lanai 25-22, 2516, 25-12. The Farmers and Pine Lasses both finished the regular season at 5-5, forcing a playoff to determine third and fourth place in the standings.

In the quarterfinal, Molokai defeated Maui Prep then fell to Hana in the semifinal.

“We have a very young team which makes it very exciting for upcoming years,” said Coach Mahea Rawlins. “As for next season I am very excited to see what's in store for our Lady Farmers. We've got volleyball expanding on island with the start of club volleyball soon and many talented players.”

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In the Maui Interscholastic League air riflery championships, senior shooter Keaa Davis saved her best for last, finishing in a season-high third place with 500 points in the girls’ individual competition. Teammate Jershon Kaalekahi placed second with 504 points for the boys, and Cody Nip joined him on the medal podium in third place. The boys finished out in fourth, and the girls took fifth overall as a team.

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they only had four shooters—the mini- in the division and fifth overall. The mum for a team—they finished in the girls’ team finished fifth in Division II and ninth overall. top four in all but one meet.

Molokai’s top three girls, Hiilani Kaiama-Kanuha, Davis and Sonja Angst, all got better as the season went on. Kaiama-Kanuha became the first girl to beat out defending champion Tiffany Kokubun for first place.

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GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

It was a long week of volleyball for the Molokai High School Lady Farmers at the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division II Championships at

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Molokai’s Keao Ross and Juaquin “Jake” Samaniego qualified for the state cross country championships after turning in their best times of the season at the Maui Interscholastic League championship.

Ross, who stayed at the front of the pack throughout the whole race, finished fourth in the MILS and. Samaniego came in 14th at the three-mile Seabury Hall course.

“That’s a really, really tough thing to do, to start off in front and still finish in front,” said Molokai girls’ coach Eugene Santiago, who watched both teams compete.

For the girls, the top three results were posted by Kamahina KaiamaKanuha in 39th, Kelsey Bicoy-Juario in 41st and Kaytlin Naeole was 49th.

While the girls didn’t qualify for states, Santiago said the team is “still under construction” and is looking forward to next season.

Molokai’s boys’ team, the defending Division II champs, came in second

A floodlit high school field with bleachers packed with fans and the chants of cheerleaders was a scene Nichol Kahale and her husband Mike, envisioned for Molokai High School years ago. This summer, Kahale revived cheerleading on Molokai after the program’s 13-year absence, and with football well established on island, they’re one step closer to that “Friday Night Lights” dream.

With a student demand for cheerleading but no advisor for the program and a lack of funding available, Kahale finally decided to formed the Cheer4Llife program under the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, which MHS received earlier this year. She was joined by several assistance coaches, who put a focus not only on cheer and dance but also teaching the team confidence for the classroom and the community. The 21 girls and one boy on the squad want to help boost student attendance at games, performed at school spirit events and cheered on the football team.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS

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

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 Strings Class on Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass starting Aug. tional Church, 2205 Lihi Pali Ave. at 5:30 p.m. 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.

Yoga Class open to students, families and the community. Beginner 3 p.m., Intermediate 3:30 p.m., Advanced 4 p.m. ArtAloha! Moloka‘i Summer Art for kids and open studio 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 high schoolers. Tues. 5-7 p.m. for community and students Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Adventist photography and more. First Friday every month plus 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.

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.

HEALTH & FITNESS

UPCOMING EVENTS

► Molokai Small Business Owners Presentation on Jan 13 at Kulana Oiwi OHA Conference Room 3-8 p.m. Presentation by ► Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Tree Louie Gong of Eighth Generation, Native ArtSale at Mahana Gardens 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Members $6 per tree, Non-members $12 per ist and Educator. Dinner Included. For more tree. Call Amy 808-385-2148 or Viola 808-217- information call Jennifer Hawkins at Kuha’o Business Center- 808-553-5100.

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TUESDAY JANUARY 12

SAVE THE DATE

► Maritime Security Awareness Training (MARSEC) on Tues Jan 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kulana Oiwi in OHA Conference Room. Attendees should register by Jan 5 through the Kuha’o Business Center. To register call 553-8100 or email tessie.juario@ co.maui.hi.us.

► Molokai Metric Uphill Challenge Race on Sat Jan 16 begins at 4 p.m. at Surf Shack.

Riders will be taking a group ride to preview a 12 mile section of the 100k Molokai Metric Course after the race. For more information, visit molokaimetric.weebly.com.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13

► Molokai Metric 100k Race on Sun Jan 17 at 7 a.m. The course begins and ends at

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

cies/application, and school calendar, etc.

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.

Hotel Molokai. For more information, visit molokaimetric.weebly.com. All proceeds from the events go to support the Pu’olo Program, Kualapu’u schools Hawaiian values, health, and fitness campaign. ► The Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha Molokai on Jan 27, 6 p.m. at Kulana ‘Oiwi. Meet with scholarshop providers from Kamehameha schools, Pauahi Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship, and Alu Like. ► College Resource Fair on January 27 at UHMC Molokai Connect with representatives from all UH system colleges and universities. ► 3-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Jan. 30, at Ironwood Hills Golf Course to help

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fund MHS Golf Team. Entry fee is $300 per 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.

BULLETIN BOARD

► 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

► Adult Education Program to earn your High School diploma. For more info call Molokai Site Supervisor Bernell Kaleo Bishaw

at 808-336-0460. ► Open Your Home to Hawaii’s Keiki in Foster Care through Hui Ho`omalu. Call 2685122 or visit pidf.org for info. ► DOE Substitute Teacher Opportunity.

Interested in being a positive influence in the lives of Molokai students? If so, sign up with Jessica at the DOE Molokai Complex Office at 553-1723. Teachers must attend four classes on Jan. 9, 10, & 16 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Jan. 15, 2016 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Space is limited.

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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

$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

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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

Papohaku: $1,850,000 (fs)

Kalae: $899,000 (fs)

Kanoa Beach: $489,000 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $399,000 (fs)

1172 Newly remodeled unit Light & airy.

O ffice: (808) 553-4444 | Cell: (808) 646-0837 | Email: ed.molok ai@yaho o.com $94,000 K a$99,000 m o ` i S t r e e t, S u i t e # 1 B | P. O. B ox 1 5 9 K a u n a k a k a i , H I 9 6 7 4 8 1146 Remodeled studio2unit.

COTTAGE #2-B OCEANFRONT Kamiloloa: $90,000 (fs) Heights: $129,000 (fs) L AND CONDOS HOMES 11,000 sf lot with water meter installed 2B/2B unit with excellent rental 10,010 sf vacant lot, east of town Kaluakoi Oceanfront: and nice ocean views Ke Nani Kai: $149,900 (fs) Kawela: $144,900 (fs) history. $450,000. $3,888,888 (fs) Unit #117, 2 bed/2 bath, corner unit Lot #221 Gently sloped w/ fantastic Kawela: $185,000 (fs) Seaside Place: $320,000 (fs) 5 bed/ 4 bath Estate• KE sitting on theKAI edge NANI island views on 2.052 acres Lot 45. Spectacular Ocean Views.

16,875 sf Ocean front vacant lot. Water meter Ke Nanai Kai: $218,888 (fs) of Papohaku Beach. Too much to describe 2.2 acres.

2 bed/2 bath 1st floor corner unit and sewer

Heights: $629,000 (fs)

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

Beautiful Ocean Front home with spectacular ocean views.

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

5bed/4.5 bath custom home from the historic Cook Estate 16,306 sq. ft., Prime commercial property, in K’kai

Maunaloa:$229,000 (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.

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

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

East End: $599,000(fs)

Two homes on one large 2.3 acre lot.

Front home 4 bed/3.5 bath, Back home 1

Ranch Camp: $70,000 (fs)

Kaunakakai: $150,000 (fs)

11,832 sf level lot near town

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

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

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

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.

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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REAL ESTATE:

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

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

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 the reason we don’t offer occasional specials and fare sales like Mokulele?

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.

It’s because we believe in offering you the best rate we can all the time, not just during holidays or special periods.

If we charged you more to fly to Maui or Oahu at various times of day or certain days of the week, we could cut our prices every now and then.

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

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.

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

PANIOLO HALE I1.

But to what purpose? Just because an airline thinks you should fly over a specific weekend doesn’t mean you need or even want to travel then.

Charming ocean view, ocean sounds, trade winds.

1Bedroom, 1Bath, wrap around lanai.

We charge a flat rate because we understand your travel needs. We know that you want to be able to fly at your convenience, not just because of some half-baked promotion.

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