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February 26, 2014 - Volume 30, Issue 14 The MolokaiThe island’s news source - www.themolokaidispa Dispatchtch.com Since 1985 Island Air to End Molokai Hula Under the Service Banyan Tree By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief “Aunty Moana started this halau hrough a swish of hips, gestures with just a few family members,” said sland Air will discontinue service of graceful hands, shake of the Zhantell Dudoit, emcee of the event. to Molokai after April 1. In a five- Tùli ùli and toss of flaming torch- “It eventually incorporated everyone Isentence announcement last week, es, attendees of Moana’s Hula Halau’s from age 2 to 90 who wanted to dance the airline said all Molokai-based em- annual dinner show were treated to free of charge, taking us all over the ployees will be offered the opportu- a journey of the elements and senses world to share our special land of nity to transfer elsewhere within the through hula and Polynesian arts. Af- Molokai aloha to the people of all cor- company. Customers with confirmed ter the evening of first-class live music ners of the earth.” reservations to or from the island after and entertainment, the full house of The night’s proceeds will go to- April 1 can either transfer their ticket guests offered a standing ovation Satur- wards traveling to Kona for the Mer- to another airline or receive a refund. day at the Molokai Community Health rie Monarch Festival in 2015 where the Meanwhile, Hawaiian Airlines’ Center. Featuring Tahitian, traditional wahine groups will compete among neighbor island service Òhana by Ha- and modern dances, as well as special the top hula halau across the globe. waiian has announced its plans to begin guests from Maui with fire and haka Zhantell said the halau hopes to raise flying to Molokai starting March 11. performances under the canopy of the approximately $40,000 by next year to “Now that we are certain the island banyan tree, the show was both impres- represent Molokai at the festival. of Molokai will have adequate air service sive and emotional for many. “We are so thankful for your con- to match its needs, we have decided to The event commemorated the life tributions to carry on that legacy and redeploy our aircraft to another route that of Moana Dudoit, who died last March the Hawaiian culture,” said Zhantell. needs more capacity,” Island Air CEO after running the halau for over 40 Paul Casey told the Dispatch via email. years. Several solo dances throughout “The only thing constant in this business the evening were tenderly dedicated is change. And we wanted to make sure to her memory. that the residents of Molokai had adequate service before making any changes Photos by Jessica Ahles to our routes.” He said the company currently has eight full-time and seven part-time employees based on Molokai, the longest of whom has worked for the company more than 25 years. Reactions to Island Air’s announcement have been mixed. Some Molokai residents call it good riddance. The airline has been operating only two flights daily to Molokai since November, while redirecting five flights daily to Lanai. The carrier has also become infamous for delayed flights, which caused some customers to avoid the airline altogether. Island Air Continued pg. 2

Collecting Molokai’s Metals This Week’s By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer Dispatch s your car deteriorates on Molo- kai’s rugged roads, and outdated Aappliances are replaced with newer models, you may find an assembly of rusted-out materials decorating your yard. But if you find yourself going mad over your metal collection, there is now a group you can call to gather your junk cars, appliances and mixed metals. Refrigerant Recycling Inc. (RRI) is here to serve Molokai for the next three Reunion Over Salad years. The Oahu-based recycling and Dressing Pg. 3 refurbishing company is working hand- in-hand with Maui County, dedicated to help make metal disposal less of a head- ache for the community. “We’re holding a community work- day to go around helping rural parts of the island and to assist people who need A Maui volunteer assists in the collection of unwanted metals during a recycling even last Saturday in help with recycling their items,” said Wailua. Photo by Jessica Ahles Molokai-born RRI project manager Mike The round-ups are a county-funded proj- provide convenient access to locals and Diorec. ect traveling across the island to pick up respond to house calls requesting assis- With the help of Molokai-Naiwa metal materials in rural areas at no cost tance with material pick-up. Landfill personnel and Maui-based non- to the public. “From here, some people don’t have Sixth Graders Offer profit Community Work Day Program Last Thursday through Saturday, the means to travel the distance to the Meaningful Messages Pg. 3 volunteers, RRI kick-started a series of RRI set up drop-off locations in Halawa “Metal Round-Up” events last weekend. Valley, Maurice Point and Waialua to Metals Continued pg. 2 Why we ﬂ y with Makani Kai

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Box 482219 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Community News The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 2 ing through,” said Diorec. “That was one metals of the first things I told the county--we Winning Values from the Continued From pg. 1 can’t do it on just the collection events.” All of that changed as of last year, when the county Department of Envi- Wrestling Mat ronmental Services Solid Waste Division landfill, especially with the current gas and RRI agreed on a three-year contract By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer competition they go against,” said assistant prices,” said Alan Domingo, RRI work- to provide an on-going metals recycling coach Bill Umi. “Other teams compete year ing foreman. “So when we have these program for the Molokai community. hough the Molokai Middle School round…so going into it, they’re hungry to events every three or four months, I In August 2013, the Molokai Metals wrestling program has only com- compete and to win.” think it could be a big help to them.” Recycling Facility opened full-time un- Tpeted for two years, young ath- Umi said this season’s success largely Over three days, Domingo and fel- der the supervision of several Refriger- letes walked away with some big titles had to do with Venenciano’s wrestling ex- low workers collected old appliances, ant Recycling crewmembers. Following by the end of this season’s program. pertise and skill. As a MHS alumni, Venen- tires, car batteries, propane tanks and the regular hours of the landfill, the met- Rather than skill, Coach Benny Venen- ciano’s roots are grounded with the Farm- scrap metal, filling three, 30-yard con- als facility is open for drop-offs Tuesday ciano attributes their two, first-place ers wrestling program. Part of the 1987 tainers to the brim. Some residents made to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tournament wins to passion and soul. team, both Venenciano and his twin brother multiple drop-offs in one day, depositing The reopened facility has already “When you have the will, the beauty were two of the first Molokai wrestlers to years’ worth of lawn mowers, engines, been well-used. According to Dioec, his of this sport is the balance of taking care of win the state championships. and miscellaneous parts. crew collected approximately 1,000 tons yourself physically and mentally, and do- While his experience includes a cham- “It’s a good service and something of materials from September through ing your schoolwork,” said Venenciano. pionship title, his coaching uses a humble good for the island,” said Chuck Miguel, December alone. “At this developmental age, I wanted wres- philosophy. a retired construction worker, utilizing “For a small, rural community, tling to be that sport for them.” “All my life, I considered losing as a RRI’s pick-up service to get rid of some that’s a lot of tonnage,” said Diorec. “It During the winter season, 19 athletes value gained,” said Venenciano. “Losing of his scrap metals in Waialua Saturday shows that people are sitting on these wrestled after school and about half had no is okay if one’s trying their best. As long morning. “But if you clean it, keep it material for ages and an ongoing, collec- prior wrestling experience, according to Ve- as they go out there, perform and try their clean.” tive program is a needed service, espe- nenciano. Three days a week, they would best, that’s a win.” The event will continue moving to- cially on Molokai.” practice alongside the high school team for His approach hasn’t only been suc- wards the west end in the coming weeks. two hours, conditioning for competition as cessful on the mat; it has also grabbed at- While they aren’t collecting larger items Moving Materials well as their future in the Farmers wrestling tention in school. at this event such as vehicles and furni- Diorec said metal materials travel program. “The kids’ maturity level has risen ture, you may call 351-3504 to schedule near and far and go through various In the first of three competitions this greatly,” said Kaàwa-Richardson. “The a pick-up for a fee based on the size of breakdown processes before ending in season, Molokai Middle School (MMS) values they’re learning apply elsewhere the item. their final destinations. placed second in Lahaina due to a low and that’s been the most impressive—to Read future Dispatch calendar Recycled AC and refrigerator units number of wrestlers at the start of the sea- see that cross-over.” events to find a drop-off location near contain hazardous fuels that needs to son, according to Kelly Kaàwa-Richard- Though the regular season is over, Ve- you. be recycled to one area in the mainland, son, MMS student activities coordinator. nenciano is planning an on-island tourna- said Diorec. Vehicle gas, tires and sol- In January, the athletes traveled to ment, bringing teams across the state and Metals Facility Back in vents move to Honolulu, and batteries Oahu to compete against several private from the mainland to compete in the Barn Business are sent to business partners on Maui, and public intermediate schools, placing this spring. He encourages kids to come out While the series of metal pick-up where they are reused, recycled or incin- first. They went on to also win the state for the program next season. events provides a more convenient way erated. tournament at Maui’s Baldwin gym, where “Take a chance!” said Venenciano. to recycle metals, Diorec said he under- After all hazardous fluids are re- 10 of 19 athletes competed in the finals, tak- “These kids faced their fears and I believe stands several annual pick-up events is moved from a vehicle, they are crushed ing home the trophy. every student should have this experience not enough to keep the island clean. into 4-foot-by-8-foot bails and transport- “There’s a difference between the to benefit themselves and their futures.” In 2009, the Molokai Metals Recy- ed to Oahu, where they’re shredded and cling Facility, located at the Molokai- shipped to processing plants in China, Naiwa Landfill, closed after reaching Korea, Turkey or other major metal in- capacity, according to the county’s Aban- dustrial countries. doned Vehicles and Metals Administra- In the future, Diorec said Refridger- tor at the time, Patience Gaia. After the ant Recycling Inc. pictures giving back to Lions Roar: Vision metals recycling program slowed and the community with some of the funds was no longer cost-effective, the county acquired from their recycled metals, put- “resorted to a collection event” in 2010, ting a larger focus on cleaning up home- Screenings said Gaia in a 2011 interview. stead land, and perhaps receiving an ad- With nowhere to dispose of un- ditional three years through the county Molokai Lions Club News Release 5-9. The van’s visit is sponsored and sched- wanted materials, frustrations arose after the current contract ends in 2016. uled by the Molokai Lions Club. The van’s when the community had to wait for one “That way, we can help get your February was a big month for vi- mission is to provide a comprehensive vi- of the collection events to open each year land clean and educate of our younger sion screening on Molokai. On Feb. 3-4, sion screening, free of charge, to any and all to haul their metal rubbish to the landfill. generations on the importance of recy- the Molokai Lions Club did their yearly who visit the various sites. “Being a resident on Molokai, I felt cling,” said Diorec. school vision screening. Lion volunteers This year, Lions were able to schedule a lot of the pain the community was go- along with Doctors Karsten Lee and Car- the van at two of the island’s largest em- lys Higuchi from Maui Optix screened ployers, Mycogen Seeds and Monsanto. At 395 children in four elementary schools these sites volunteers were able to screen and four preschools. Twelve children were more than 100 people. Over the five days, The Molokai Dispatch at your service! found to have a possible problem and the members screened 335 people. school health aid will refer that finding to Special thanks goes out to Lyndon Business cards $15 50 cards the parent. Dela Cruz and Makoa Trucking for their $30 100 cards This service has been going strong for help. Lyndon volunteered to move the van $15 one time set up fee many years and it’s been enhanced in the wherever we needed it and Makoa Truck- Passport Photos $20 2 pictures last several years with the help of the Maui ing provided movement on and off Young $5 for additional pictures doctors. Your support of the Lions Annual Brothers barge as well as providing secure Copies $.20 Black & White Walk for Sight helps the club defray the air storage when the Van was not in use. Their $.75 Color cost for the doctors. They volunteer their help was instrumental in the success of the Subscriptions $91 12 Month First Class USPS time away from their Maui practice. visit. The administrators at Project Vision $49 6 Month First Class USPS The Big Bus was in town the first of were very pleased with the visit to Molokai $39 12 Month Email February as well. Project Vision Hawaii and plan to return as long as there is a need $20 6 Month Email brought their Vision Van to Molokai Feb. on our island. You can bring in your own design or we can help build your business card. Display & Classifi ed ads • Call for details or email 808.552.2781 • [email protected] Historic Preservation Class Distribution Locations Historic Hawaii Foundation News KAUNAKAKAI Molokai Dispatch, Molokai Co ees of Hawaii Co ee Release local community. OHA, Rawlins Chevron, Pizza Café, Takes Variety Shop, Swenson Realty. The seminar is appropriate for mem- Molokai Public Library, Store, Molokai Mini-Mart, WEST MOLOKAI Historic Hawaii Foundation, in part- bers of the community interested in pre- Misakis, Molokai Wines Paddlers’ Inn, Hotel Molokai, Maunaloa General Store, Big nership with the Hawaii State Historic serving Hawaii’s historic and cultural and Spirits, Molokai Fish & UH Maui College Molokai. Wind Kite Factory, Ke Nani Preservation Division, will offer a com- places, including historic preservation Dive, Friendly Isle Realty, CENTRAL MOLOKAI Kai, Molokai Land & Homes, Imports Gi Shop, Friendly munity seminar on Historic Preservation review commissioners; cultural resource Hoòlehua Airport, Hikiola and A Touch of Molokai Basics on Kauai, Lanai, Molokai and Maui commissioners; planning commissioners; Market, Sundown Deli, Cooperative, Hoòlehua Molokai Community Health EAST MOLOKAI between March and June of 2014. planning department staff; elected officials; Credit Union, Molokai High Wavecrest Condos, Kilohana Center, Kuhaò Business School, Molokai Middle The Molokai event is on Saturday, local preservation organizations; commu- Center, Molokai Visitors School, Manaè Goods & May 17 at the Kulana Òiwi Halau from 9 nity members involved with preservation School, Kualapuù Market, Grindz. Association, Molokai Realty, Kualapuù Cookhouse, a.m. to noon. issues; and planners, architects, land own- Newspapers arrive Wednesdays at The Molokai Dispatch Offi ce at 10 a.m. The seminar will provide an overview ers and contractors whose work may affect of preservation essentials in the context of historic sites. The seminar has been submit- each island community. The three-hour ted for approval of 2 AICP CM credits and class will include topics such as what is his- for 2 AIA credits. toric preservation and why does it matter, Pre-registration is required. Informa- The Molokai Dispatch standards and framework: how does this tion and online registration is available at e Island’s News Source all work, and historic preservation and the historichawaii.org e Molokai Dispatch is operated on the Our Philosophy: e Molokai Dispatch serves belief that media can inspire positive change and as the voice of the island by gathering and empowerment within small communities. is disseminating information, inspiring new ideas, is precisely why you’ll fi nd news in the Molokai and encouraging dialogue which will result in Local employees said they were not Dispatch that focuses on youth, culture, empowerment and action of community island air permitted to speak to the press. history, leadership and community voice – the and the accountability of our leaders thus Continued From pg. 1 Another Facebook commenter said foundation of a healthy community. perpetuating Molokai’s unique cultural legacy. his neighbor is an employee of the com- President Todd Yamashita pany. Editor -In -Chief Catherine Cluett Editor@ eMolokaiDispatch.com One Molokai Dispatch Facebook com- “Now my neighbor is not only going Graphic Designer Laura Pilz [email protected] menter called his recent trip between Oahu to have find another job, but also figure out Sales Manager Laura Pilz [email protected] and Molokai on Island Air “horrific,” re- how to get health insurance for his family Sta Writer Jessica Ahles [email protected] counting long waits and an unplanned of five,” he wrote. “And that they give very Subscriptions [email protected] stop to Lanai. loyal, long-term employees such short no- Distribution Glenn Davis, Renato Watanabe & e Dispatch Crew For others, it means one less flight tice sucks.” option to Oahu on larger aircraft. Those Casey did not specify when asked the Opinions expressed in articles, letters, and advertisements are those of the individual reporters and advertisers, requiring wheelchair accessibility or those date Molokai employees were notified of and may not refl ect the view of the establishment. New Regime Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited by federal copyright law. exceeding 350 pounds in weight cannot fly the change, but said it was before the public The Dispatch is not responsible for any claims made in advertisements printed in this publication. Mokulele or Makani Kai’s snug, nine-seat announcement was made and before other planes. Even with Òhana beginning ser- Island Air employees were told. e Molokai Dispatch vice soon, it leaves Molokai residents with Island Air instructs customers with ex- P.O. Box 482219, Kaunakakai, Hawaiì 96748 Scan this QR Code with your smart phone even fewer flight options. isting reservations after April 1 to call 1-800- Phone: (808) 552-2781 | Fax (808) 552-2334 to be taken directly to And for some, Island Air’s announce- 388-1105, or submit an inquiry through the www.TheMolokaiDispatch.com eMolokaiDispatch.com ment could mean the loss of their jobs. company’s website at IslandAir.com. Youth & Sports The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 3 Farmers Baseball Takes Salad Dressing Reunion Tournament By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief oung Molokai entrepreneur Eli- jah Kaneshiro, now 20, created a Yrecipe for salad dressing when he was eight. At 10, he went into commercial business, marketing his product at Out- post Natural Foods, Bamboo Pantry (now closed) and by special order. That’s how part-time Molokai residents Donald and Joanna Sunshine know Elijah. Donald recounts their meeting in his half the year, but finally tracked them down book “Life’s Moments,” describing with on Molokai. humor how Joanna began talking with the Joanna answered the phone. She 10-year-old, who he describes as person- couldn’t believe who was on the line. able, smart and articulate. Donald writes “Stop what you’re doing and pick up that he assumes Elijah has sold many bot- the phone,” she called to Donald. “This is tles to such endeared and unsuspecting Elijah who made the salad dressing.” ladies. The story ends with Joanna buying Ten years after their first meeting, three of Elijah’s $20 bottles of salad dress- Donald, Joanna and Elijah arranged a re- ing, much to Donald’s adoring annoyance union and sat down to chat on Molokai. By Molokai Dispatch Staff Photo by Rick Schonely (he concludes by admitting the dressing is “It was wonderful to hear from him,” pretty good). says Joanna. olokai Baseball swept their first pre-season tournament at Duke Maliu But the story doesn’t end there. Elijah, True to Donald’s suspicions, Elijah Regional Park last weekend, taking first place with a 3-0 record. The having finished high school, moved to the says he had many such interactions while MFarmers beat PAC-5 12-2 in five innings Friday, followed by sweep- mainland and then to Oahu, where he got selling his products and doesn’t remember ing Kaimuki 11-0, also in five innings. They finished up the tournament taking his pilot’s license. In January of 2013, he their original encounter. But the reunion Damien 4-1 in the tournament championship on Saturday. traveled to Bolivia, planning to work as a went as naturally as their meeting, and they mission pilot. enjoyed a conversation outsiders would “But they didn’t have planes,” ex- have thought was between old friends. plains Elijah, “and you can’t be a pilot with- Elijah recalls his labor-intensive busi- out planes.” ness, peeling 250 cloves of garlic by hand So instead, he taught English to Span- per batch of salad dressing. He says he Boys Basketball Ends ish-speaking students, knowing only a few slowed down by age 16, but hopes to get words of Spanish himself. He described the back into the business someday. experience as a challenge, navigating the But he’s currently preoccupied with Season in Fourth language barriers. another goal. He’s working toward his By Jessica Ahles | Staff Writer In October, he returned to Oahu and commercial pilot’s license and is thinking worked for UPS. A few weeks ago, he came of buying a small plane with a friend. As ntering the boys basketball sea- home to Molokai for a visit. an entrepreneur, he’s already thought of son, coach Carl Adolpho Jr. called In the meantime, Elijah’s mother, ways to make his plan financially feasible. Ethe year a building period. Two Brenda, had read Donald’s book and the He says he’s eventually hoping to work for weeks ago, the boys ended their season story of the meeting over salad dressing. a local airline. earning fourth place at Maui Interscho- When he got home, she encouraged Elijah Having started a popular business lastic League (MIL) Championships. to call Donald and Joanna. He looked for at age 10, the Sunshines say they have no “We thought we could do better, but it their number in Virginia, where they spend doubt he’ll be successful no matter what. was a good experience for me as a first-year coach and for the team,” said Adolpho. After coming close to beating Seabury in the regular season—sometimes, just a few points away from victory -- Adolpho said the team was excited to get a chance Sixth Graders Offer to play them again in their first match-up of the MIL championship. However, tournament ended for the “They put the effort in [during prac- Meaningful Messages Farmers in a 35-58 upset that Thursday. tice], getting a grasp on the plays and under- Adolpho said while making shots was the standing the fundamentals of the game,” he team’s difficulty during the game, they said. “…They needed to understand it and greatly improved on their turnovers and in the future, they will improve.” passing by the end of the season.

By Catherine Cluett | Editor-In-Chief a Kamehameha Schools Literacy and In- struction Support teacher at Kaunakakai ith messages like “stop bully- School. Kaliìmamo was originally de- ing,” “stay safe and healthy,” signed as an after-school program, and this W“don’t do drugs,” “avoid peer year, Kaunakakai was one of three schools pressure” and “don’t litter,” Kaunaka- in the state to pilot it in-school, Kikukawa kai School sixth graders created public said. service announcement (PSA) videos “Using the Project Based Learning with a mix of humor and seriousness. model helps students learn to realize they They hope their messages will create a belong to a community, whether it be home, healthier community through educat- school, or our island and take the responsi- ing the public to make better choices. bility to make a change,” she explained, via The PSAs were written and acted by email. student groups, with assistance from teach- Students began working on the PSA ers and filmed and edited by Daniel Emhoff project last year when they identified com- from Akaku. The short films premiered be- munity issues, created and conducted a fore family, friends and community mem- survey and wrote reports based on the data bers earlier this month, and will also air on they obtained, Kikukawa said. They then Akaku’s public access TV channels. decided to make the PSAs to encourage “I am proud of the way you have their community to make better choices, come together as a class to identify the filming them with Emhoff’s help in De- important issues affecting Molokai and cember. working together to find solutions,” wrote Though Crivello could not be present Council Member Stacy Helm Crivello in a at the premiere in person, she made sure message to the students. “Your concern for each sixth grader was presented with a let- the future of Molokai is truly inspiring and ter of appreciation on behalf of the County spurs me to do the best job for Molokai.” Council. The PSAs were created through a “It is with great pride and honor that I Kamehameha Schools program called say mahalo… for doing a totally awesome Kaliìmamo, which focuses on speaking job,” she wrote. and listening skills, said Lauren Kikukawa, MHS Scoreboard Boys Wrestling MIL Champion- Girls Wrestling MIL Champion- ships 2/21-22 ships 2/21-22 Molokai team, 3rd, 77.4 points Molokai team, 2nd, 104.3 points 122-1 lbs: Michael Corpuz, 4th Rizpah Torres-Umi is first four-time MIL 147-1: Noah Caparida, 3rd wrestling champion in MHS history 154-1: Alika Kaahanui, 4th 107-1 lbs: Karley Kaulili, 1st 222-1: Iokepa Albino, 1st 115-1: Linaka Akutagawa, 4th 287-1: Kuikamoku Han, 2nd 119-1: Desiree Corpuz, 2nd 123-1: Esther Torres-Umi, 1st; Boys Baseball @ Duke Maliu Sierra Pico, 2nd Park 2/20-22 127-1: Rispah Torres-Umi, 1st; Athena Molokai first place in preseason Tengan Adolpho, 3rd tournament 137-1: Saydee Makaiwi, 2nd Molokai 4, Damien 1 142-1: Cendall Manley, 2nd; Polia- Molokai 11, Kaimuki 0 huawaiau Ranis, 3rd 177-1: Jasmyn Davis, 2nd Molokai 12, PAC-5 2 Business The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 4 Google Drive, Welcome County Funding to to the Cloud Expand Businesses Kuhaò Business Center News be registered to attend. County of Maui News Release application process. Councilman Don Release Seating is very limited. If you meet Guzman, chairman of the Council’s the follow criteria and would like to be a Maui County businesses look- Economic Development, Energy, Ag- Have you gone through the painful part of this workshop, call 553-8100 to re- ing to expand, strengthen or diver- riculture and Recreation Committee, process of losing important files to a failed serve your seat. It will be very important sity have an opportunity to apply for helped to format the program. hard drive or lost laptop? Have you ever that participants arrive on-time to this fast- funding through the Mayor’s Office of The EDRF is designed to give ei- had to collaborate with another person or paced, two-hour workshop. Economic Development (OED). The of- ther grants or loans to both for-profit team on a presentation, financial report, Prerequisites: Laptop computer, basic fice is rolling out a program designed and nonprofit businesses that have or written piece only to find that trading working knowledge of the internet and to support Maui, Molokai and Lanai a strong balance sheet, have estab- documents back-and-forth is cumbersome email. Suggested: a Gmail address, and businesses. lished markets that show growth po- and confusing? Maybe you’d like the free- smartphone or tablet. If you don’t have a The Economic Development Re- tential, and show strong potential for dom to work from any smartphone, tablet, laptop, there are a limited number of desk- volving Fund (EDRF) was created by creating living wage employment for or computer on any or all of your docu- top computers at the business center on a the Mayor’s Office and passed by the Maui County residents. The fund pur- ments without shuffling files everywhere? first-come, first-serve basis. This work- Maui County Council in late 2011. The pose is to assist companies with these Google Drive and the cloud might shop is recommended as a prerequisite to fund currently has $1 million which, by qualifications to expand their busi- be the perfect solution for streamlining our Branding workshop series which will ordinance, was designed to strengthen ness through additional locations, new your workflow, and safeguarding your be held later in March. and diversify the County’s economy; equipment, exporting opportunities, files. Find out how at the free introduc- Stay tuned for more workshops from to support existing County businesses; R&D for a demonstrated capability or tory workshop, Google Drive, Welcome to the County of Maui Office of Economic to promote job creation; to attract new product, or to commercialize capabil- the Cloud. The workshop, taught by in- Development Kuhaò Business Center. business, industry, construction, and ity or a new product. structor Todd Yamashita, will be held on To receive our e-Save the Date calen- events that will foster economic devel- The minimum award that will Wednesday, March 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm dar of events, email Jennifer at Jennifer. opment in the County; and to improve be made is $50,000. All applicants at the Kuhaò Business Center. You must [email protected]. the overall economic and social well- will need to demonstrate a one to one being of the County. match in cash. The cash match can “This is a visionary program that come from a third party grant or loan. could become a catalyst for growth Organizations or businesses that have for many businesses out there,” said other active grants with the County of Mayor Alan Arakawa. “By providing Maui are not eligible to apply for this Four from Molokai Are the capital, we provide opportunities program. for business to expand and hire new The program will run year round people and buy more goods and ser- until all available funds are pledged. Biz Award Nominees vices from our community.” There is no deadline for applications. Although the program met with The application and program details County of Maui News Release ing out awards in seven categories, includ- Council approval several years ago, may be found on OED’s web page at ing Outstanding Business of the Year in much research was needed to put to- mauicounty.gov/OED or for additional Four Molokai business people have several size divisions, Young Business Per- gether the right policies and proce- information call the Mayor’s Office of been nominated for the 2014 Mayor’s Small son of the Year and the Lifetime Achieve- dures, as well as creating the proper Economic Development at 808-270-7710. Business Awards. Suzette Kahana of B&S ment Award. Kahana Corp. dba Kalapaki Girl Dezigns, A one-time addition to this year’s Tarrah and Noa John Horner of iCandie awards is the 2014 Annette Pauole-Ahakue- and iCopie, and Wailani Tanaka, owner lo Molokai Small Business Achievement of Something for Everybody are joining Award. This honorary award recognizes FREE WOMEN’S nearly 30 other Maui County nominees. a small business on Molokai that dem- Awards, put on by the Mayor’s Office of onstrates the spirit of entrepreneurship Economic Development and Maui Cham- and exemplifies many of Annette Pauole- CANCER SCREENING ber of Commerce, will be announced on Ahakuelo’s extraordinary attributes. Wenesday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the “It is important to recognize the tre- King Kamehameha Golf Club’s Waikapu mendous contributions small businesses Ballroom. make to improve our economy, community “This is an exceptional group of and our quality of life,” said Pamela Tump- nominees, and all of them are worthy of an ap, Maui Chamber of Commerce President. award,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “We “We are pleased to have so many outstand- owe a debt of gratitude to all of our small ing small businesses nominated for these Saturday, March 8, 2014 businesses owners who continue to pro- prestigious awards, and we look forward vide jobs, purchase goods and services, and to celebrating their achievements on Feb. Na Puùwai - Kulana Òiwi Complex strengthen our economic environment. 26, as well as honor a dynamic woman, An- “Small business is the number one nette Pauole-Ahakuelo.” • Cervical • Skin economic engine in Maui County and we The awards dinner is sponsored by are fortunate to have so many of them mak- Gold Sponsor Maui Electric Company, • Breast • Oral ing our economy stronger and more resil- Silver Sponsor Akina Aloha, Bronze Spon- • Colon ient, hence this year’s theme, ‘Strong Busi- sor First Hawaiian Bank, and Supporting nesses, Strong Community.’” Sponsors VIP Foodservice and Munekiyo Follow up appointments on March 9 for Dermatology This year, Mayor Arakawa will be giv- & Hiraga, Inc. (Depends on results found at initial screening)

Ļ ļ HALE MAHAOLU CALL 560 3653 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Home Pumehana NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MARCH 12, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING HOUSING APPLICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND for the 84-unit elderly Sec- AT TIME OF APPLICATION: NOTICE OF NEW PUBLIC HEARING DATE tion 8 rental housing complex 1. Age: At least 62 years old OF MARCH 27, 2014 AT 11:00 A.M. located at 290 Kolapa Place, 2. HUD income Limits: FOR THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PRACTICE Kaunakakai, Molokai, are One Person: $45,250 AND PROCEDURE FOR THE MOLOKAI PLANNING COMMISSION, SPECIAL available at all Hale Mahaolu Two Persons: $51,700 MANAGEMENT AREA RULES FOR THE MOLOKAI PLANNING COMMISSION, site ofﬁ ces, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 3. Capable of achieving an RULES RELATING TO SPECIAL USES IN STATE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL p.m., Monday thru Friday. independent living status. DISTRICTS, AND RULES OF THE MOLOKAI PLANNING COMMISSION RELATING TO THE SHORELINE AREA OF THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL On March 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Department of Accounting and General 553-5788 (Molokai) Services (DAGS) Conference Room, 45 Makaena Place, Phase I, Kaunakakai, Island HALE MAHAOLU IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION of Molokai, the Molokai Planning Commission will consider Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Molokai Planning Commission (§12-301- 1, et seq.), Special Management Area Rules for the Molokai Planning Commission (§12-302-1, et seq.), Rules Relating to Special Uses in State Agricultural and Rural Puùnānā Communication Tower Replacement Project Districts (§12-303-1, et seq.), and Rules of the Molokai Planning Commission Maui Electric Company would like to inform you that work will soon begin to Relating to the Shoreline Area of the Island of Molokai (§12-304-1, et seq.). refurbish the Maui Electric Communication Tower located at the Pu‘unānā com- e general topics of the rule amendments are as follows: munication tower site on the island of Moloka‘i. 1. Provide for greater clarity and consistency throughout the rules; Originally built in 2001, the Pu‘unānā Communication Tower is an integral 2. Streamline the process for enforcement of SMA and Shoreline violations, component of our system as it allows for us to visually monitor and control our including appeals, and make the penalties consistent with State law; system via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls. The 3. Allow the Commission to waive review of proposed SMA exemptions; existing communication tower is now 12 years old and must be replaced due to 4. Allow the Commission to enforce permit conditions and approvals using extensive corrosion that causes safety concerns for both the public and for our an order to show cause process; workers. e rule amendments were published in their entirety in the Maui News on February The overall work scope involves removing the existing 100-foot tower and 10, 2014, and the Molokai Dispatch on February 12, 2014. However, the publication placing a new 60-foot tower on the same foundation. The work is scheduled to contained several typographical errors resulting in amended text being displayed as begin in February 2014 and will be conducted in three phases. The fi rst phase existing language in the rules. will involve the installation of a temporary 40-foot tower which will provide the A true and correct copy of the proposed rule amendments in their entirety will be mailed necessary communications while the existing tower is being re-built. The second to any interested person who requests a copy and pays the required fees for the copy and phase involves the disassembling and removing of the existing 100- foot tower. the postage. In addition, a true and correct copy of all rule amendments is available on the The third, and fi nal phase, will involve the erection of the new 60-foot tower on County website: www.mauicounty.gov / Planning Department / Legislation – Proposed the same foundation as the old tower and disassembling the temporary tower. and the rules may be reviewed in person starting from February 25, 2014 between 7:45 The entire project is expected to be complete by summer 2014. a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Department of Planning - Current Planning Division o ce Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns. located at One Main Plaza, 2200 Main Street, Suite 619, Wailuku, Island of Maui or copies of the proposed rules are also available at the Department of Planning - Molokai O ce Emily Smith - Pu‘unānā Communications Tower Replacement located at the Mitchell Pauole Center, 95 Ainoa Street, Kaunakakai, Island of Molokai. Project Manager Please contact the Department of Planning - Current Planning Division o ce at (808) [email protected] 270-8205 (Maui) or (808) 553-3221 (Molokai) to request an in person review or a mailing 808-872-3251 of the rules. The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 5 PH 808-553-3666, 1-800-600-4158, Fax 808-553-3867 Web site: www.friendlyislerealty.com In the heart of Kauankakai Town ~ 75 Ala Malama Email: fi [email protected]

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MCHC News Release In an effort to increase Hawaii’s Oahu’s Holoholo General Store, special- Dr. Mead to “fall food production and help decrease de- izing in Community Supported Agricul- There’s no doubt that 2013 has in love with the pendency on imported foods, Kame- ture, came in first, and organic piggery been a year of growth and renewal clinic and its mis- hameha Schools and Ke Aliì Pauahi Kaunamano Farms on Hawaii Island at the Molokai Community Health sion, and espe- Foundation teamed up to create an ag- placed second. Center (MCHC). In light of this, we cially the island ricultural business plan contest. The first Mapulehu Farms is an organic would like to introduce the many new of Molokai” and Mahiài Match-Up hoped to attract expe- mango farm offering agricultural farms faces that you will be seeing on our to accept the po- rienced farmers with innovative ideas to tours to teach the community about campus and how they may be a re- sition as our lead grow food on vacant agricultural lands Hawaiian-based farming practices and source to you. dentist. owned by Kamehameha Schools. The traditional varieties native to Mapulehu, Our new Dental Director, Benja- If you opportunity attracted 148 local farmers. Molokai. Coconut, banana, taro, and min Mead, DDS, is a Hilo-born Uni- haven’t met Dr. The organizations just announced sweet potato will also be added to the versity of Hawaii, Manoa graduate Mead on our campus, you may see the first, second and third place winners 43-acre mango orchard. who finished his dentistry program him out surfing or fishing. To make of the contest, and Molokai’s Mapulehu “We associate food with culture at the University of Missouri Kansas an appointment with Dr. Mead, please Farms placed third. Winning teams re- and traditions that bind us together as a City School where he completed his call 553-4511, Monday through Thurs- ceive an agricultural lease from Kame- community,” said Keawe Liu, Executive studies in 2008. day from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed hameha Schools with up to five years Director of Ke Aliì Pauahi Foundation. Dr. Mead returned home to Ha- Fridays). Our dental department han- of waived rent and money from Ke Aliì “The need to partner with others to in- waii Island where he worked in both dles comprehensive dental care from Pauahi Foundation. The gala, where the crease local food production for a sus- a private practice setting as well as at routine visits to complex cases. We winners were announced, was a fund- tainable Hawaii is essential.” a public health clinic as a lead den- accept patients as early as six months raiser to raise monies for agricultural For more information regarding Ka- tist. Since working on Hawaii Island, of age and are currently accepting scholarships and grants to help cultivate mehameha Schools partnering with oth- Dr. Mead had the opportunity to join new patients. a new generation of farmers for Hawaii. ers for a sustainable Hawaii, visit ksbe. our team here at MCHC as a tempo- The top three finalists presented edu/land. rary provider. This opportunity led their business plans in front of judges COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEEKLY EVENTS M - Monday, T - Tuesday, W - Wednesday, Th - Thursday, F - Friday, S - Saturday, Su - Sunday HEALTH & FITNESS T Papa Oli (Chanting) 4:30 – 5:30 Molokai Swim Club Oiwi. Go to IAlohaMolokai.com for schedule or loca- Svaroopa Yoga with Connie Clews M, T, W, Th : Cooke Memorial Pool, 4:30 to 6 pm tion changes. Adult “Aqua Jogger Class” Oct. 15 – Dec. 19 M Home Pumehana, 7:45-9:30 a.m. MUSIC Living through Loss, Support group for anyone who T, Th 9 a.m. at Cooke Memorial Pool 553-5775 T Home Pumehana, 5:15-7 p.m. has experienced the loss of a loved one. Third Thursday Advanced Zumba with Preciouse Senica, 553-5848 Th Kualapuù Rec Center, 5:15-7 p.m. Na Kupuna Hotel Molokai, Fridays 4-6 p.m. of every month at 10 -11:30 a.m. or 4:30 -6 p.m. at Na Ohana Hoaloha Music & Hula, Paddlers, Sun. 3-5 p.m. T,Th Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 9-10am F Home Pumehana, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Call 553-5402 for info. Hospice Offi ce in Kamoi Center. Call Barbara Helm at Yoga Class open to students, families and the community. Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class 336-0261. T,Th, F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 5-6pm W Home Pumehana, 9-10 a.m. TH Kilohana cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Molokai Humane Society meets the third Tuesday Zumba Basic with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 F Home Pumehana, 9:45-10:45 a.m. of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Kaunakakai Gym M Home Pumehana 10:30 a.m. Yoga class focused on individual form, internal Open to all. For more info call 553-5402 Conference Room practice, Call Karen at 558-8225 for info T, Th Mitchell Paoule 9 a.m. MEETINGS Molokai Inventors Circle meets Wednesdays 2-4 Aikido Class at Soto Mission behind Kanemitsu Bakery. F Kilohana Rec Center 5 p.m. Alu Like Kupuna Mon & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. p.m. at the Kuha’o Business Center. Contact John M, W, F, 5-6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit FriendlyAikido.com Wordin at 553-8100 for info Zumba Gold with Christina K. Aki, 553-5402 OHA/DHHl. Wed, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lanikeha. 1st Quit Smoking Na Pu’uwai Program Learn ways to quit and 2nd Tues. each month at MAC Special fi eld trips on Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meeting) Tuesdays T, Th Mitchell Paoule 10:30 a.m. with less cravings. Mondays 11:45 a.m. Na Pu’uwai Fridays. and Thursdays at Kaunakakai Ball Field dugout, 8 to F Home Pumehana room #2 10:30 a.m. conference room. 560-3653. Individual sessions AA Hot Bread Meeting, Tues. & Fri from 9-10 p.m. 9 a.m.Open meeting. For more info, call Rodney at Personal Training with Elias Vendiola available. Kaunakakai Baptist Church. 336-0191 213-4603. M,T,W,Th,F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 553-5848, by Aloha Wednesday - Drop by and receive your weekly Kingdom of Hawaii II monthly meetings. Third Plein Air Molokai - Art Outdoors First Fri & Sat. Third appointment only, Elias Vendiola 5am-1:30pm dose of Energy Healing in the Pu’uwai of Kaunakakai Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at Kaunakakai Gym Thursdays. Work on your art with others inspired by nature. @ Kalele Bookstore - 3:30 to 4:30. Hosted by: Zelie Turbo Fire Class with Kimberly Kaai/Ceriann Espiritu conference room. All levels welcome! This is not an instructor led class. Contact Duvauchelle: 558-8207 Heather (808) 658-0124 or [email protected] M, T, W, Th, F Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 4-5pm AA Meeting Manaè Meeting, Ka Hale Po Maikai 553-5848 SPORTS & RECREATION Offi ce upstairs (13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the ArtAloha! Keiki - Wed Feb 5,12,19,26. Private and group Mauka side of the road), Wed. & Sat. 5:30–6:30p.m. sessions register 658-0124 [email protected] T,Th Na Pu’uwai Fitness Center 9-10am Recreational Paddling with Waàkapaemua Canoe Club. Call 553-3999 or 553-3530. All levels and abilities Al-Anon Meeting Mondays, Grace Episcopal Church in Molokai Community Children’s Council Every sec- Beginning Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga welcome. Hoòlehua, 5:30-6:30 p.m. ond Thursday. Home Pumehana, 2:30-4 p.m. 567-6308 W Home Pumehana 10:15 a.m. Th 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hale Waàkapaemua. Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle Fellowship Read to Me at Molokai Public Library T Mirchell Paoule10:15 a.m. Pick-up Soccer Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please), First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 553-1765 Intermediate Hula with Valerie Dudoit-Temahaga W Duke Maliu Regional Park., 5pm Mon. & Thurs. 7-8 p.m. W Home Pumehana 11:20 a.m. Female Sexual Abuse Meetings, Seventh Day Molokai Walk Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair down Molokai Archery Club Indoor Shoot the lane between Imports Gifts and Friendly Market, T Mirchell Paoule 11:20 a.m. Adventist Church with a group of inter-denominational TH Mitchell Pauole Center, 7 p.m. Open to public. Christian women. Second and fourth Thursday of each Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hula: Ka Pa Hula Ò Hina I Ka Po Laìlaì Youth in Motion SUP, sailing, windsurfi ng and month at 6 p.m. For more info, call 553-5428. MAC Ceramics Class at Coff ees of Hawaii. 9 - 11 a.m. M Hula Wahine, 4:30-5:30 Advanced @ MCHC kayaking. Tues. & Thurs 3:30-5:30 p.m., Malama I Aloha Molokai, alternative energy solutions for 5:30-6:30 Beginners Park. Call Clare Seeger Mawae at 553-4477 or clare@ Molokai. First Monday of every month, 6 pm at Kulana youthinmotion.org 24 HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 808-213-5522 UPCOMING EVENTS ► Quickbooks Training for small busi- THURSDAY, FEB 26 SATURDAY, MAR 1 nesses will be held on Thursday evenings ► Kuha’o Business Center will be closed ► Soup R Bowl: Molokai Arts Center fund- from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Kuhaò Business February 25-27 for staff training and May- raiser at MCHC from 5 to 8 p.m. Suggested Center in March. Call 553-8100 to reserve or’s Small Business Awards. Should clients donation $25. Call 567- 9696 for more info. your space. need immediate assistance during this time ► Free Energy Education Workshop ► Google Drive Workshop instructed by please call our Maui offi ce at 270-7710. for teachers on March 1 at Molokai High Todd Yamashita at Kuhaò Business Center ► Community Band Class open to School from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Regis- on Wed, March 5 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. students and adults. Every thursday at ter online at least 7 days prior at www. Register at 553-8100. ment of Accounting and General Service MHS in the library from 5 to 7 p.m. Brass HawaiiEnergy.com/teacher-workshops. ► Free Women’s Cancer Screening on Conference Room at the State Building on and woodwind loaner instruments are Contact Wendi Moss with questions at Sat, March 8 at Na Puùwai Kulana Oiwi Thurs, March 27 at 11 a.m. available. For more information call Bob [email protected] or call 1-800-875-5029. Complex. Call 560-3653 to make an ap- Underwood at 808-646-0733. ► Historic Preservation Basics Seminar SAVE THE DATE pointment. FRIDAY, FEB 28 on Sat, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at ► Black History Month: In honor of Black ► Public Hearing for adoption of amend- Kulana Oiwi. For more information and to ► Hawaiian Language Competition at History Month a series of discussions will ments to the rules of practive and proce- register call (808) 523-2900 or visit histo- Kulana Oiwi. Open to all levels. Call 937- be held at the library every wednesday in dure for the Molokai Planning Commision. richawaii.org 3235 for more information. February from 12-1 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Depart- THE BULLETIN BOARD Hawaii DOE website to see what docu- Every second Saturday, we can help you 8:30 am with Waàkapaemua. Donation MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL ments will be needed for enrollment. get rid of unwanted junk and treasures. requested. For more info call 553-3999 ► Enrollment To enroll at Molokai doe.k12.hi.us/register/index.htm Call us at Coffees Espresso Bar for more or 553-3530. Upon request, special High School please go call Lori Kaiama info, 567-9490 ext. 27. events such as weddings, scattering of at 567-6950 ext. 228 or Julia De George ashes, etc. can be arranged. OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES ► Visitor Paddle, Hawaiian Outrigger at ext. 229 to set up an appointment for Cultural Experience. Thursdays 7:30 to enrollment. Please go to the following ► Free Monthly Rummage Sale. 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. com or call 552-2781. Calendar items are community events with fi xed dates, please keep between 20-30 words; community bulletin items are ongoing or fl exible events, please keep between 50-60 words.

Kaunakakai to Maunaloa Route MPC / Kulana Hikiola / Kaluakoi Maunaloa MEO Bus Schedule & Misaki's Oiwi Mkk Airprt Villas PO/School 2-1 5:20 AM 5:25 AM 5:35 AM 5:55 AM 6:10 AM Routes 2-2 7:30 AM 7:35 AM 7:45 AM 8:05 AM 8:20 AM 2-3 9:20 AM 9:25 AM 9:35 AM 9:55 AM 10:15 AM West Expanded Rural 2-4 11:30 PM 11:35 PM 11:45 PM 12:05 PM 12:20 PM 2-5 1:30 PM 1:35 PM 1:45 PM NA 2:10 PM Shuttle Service 2-6 3:40 PM 3:45 PM 3:55 PM NA 4:15 PM Maunaloa to Kaunakakai Sponsored by Maunaloa Kaluakoi Hikiola / MPC / Route Kulana Oiwi PO/School Villas Mkk Airport Misaki's 2-1a 6:10 AM NA 6:30 AM 6:40 AM 6:45 AM 2-2a 8:20 AM NA 8:40 AM 8:50 AM 8:55 AM 2-3a 10:15 AM NA 10:35 AM 10:45 AM 10:55 AM Kamo’i Moloka’i General Store 2-4a 12:20 PM NA 12:40 PM 12:50 PM 12:55 PM Snack-n-Go 2-5a 2:10 PM 2:25 PM 2:45 PM 2:55 PM 3:00 PM New Bus Schedule as of January 3, 2012 2-6a 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:50 PM 5:00 PM 5:05 PM Entertainment The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 7

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Free yet the puck kept sliding slowly along all by itself. It some- astrology how flummoxed the goalie, sneaking past him right into the net. Goal! New rule: You miss only 99.9 percent of the shots you don’t take. I believe you will soon benefit from this ARIES (March 21-April 19): The battles you’ve been wag- loophole, Virgo. ing these last ten months have been worthy of you. They’ve tested your mettle and grown your courage. But I suspect LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you are the type of person that your relationship with these battles is due for a shift. who wears gloves when you throw snowballs, Germans In the future they may not serve you as well as they have would call you Handschuhschneeballwerfer. They use the up until now. At the very least, you will need to alter your same word as slang to mean “coward.” I’m hoping that in strategy and tactics. It’s also possible that now is the time to the coming days you won’t display any behavior that would leave them behind entirely -- to graduate from them and justify you being called Handschuhschneeballwerfer. You search for a new cause that will activate the next phase of need to bring a raw, direct, straightforward attitude to every- your evolution as an enlightened warrior. What do you think? thing you do. You shouldn’t rely on any buffers, surrogates, or intermediaries. Metaphorically speaking, make sure that TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Life is like Sanskrit read to a nothing comes between your bare hands and the pure snow. pony,” said Lou Reed. That might be an accurate assessment for most people much of the time, but I don’t think it will SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In his song “4th of July, be true for you in the coming days. On the contrary: You will Asbury Park (Sandy),” Bruce Springsteen mentions a dis- have a special capacity to make contact and establish con- appointing development. “That waitress I was seeing lost nection. You’ve heard of dog whisperers and ghost whisper- her desire for me,” he sings. “She said she won’t set herself ers? You will be like an all-purpose, jack-of-all-trades whis- on fire for me anymore.” I’m assuming nothing like that perer -- able to commune and communicate with nervous has happened to you recently, Scorpio. Just the opposite: creatures and alien life forms and pretty much everything I bet there are attractive creatures out there who would set else. If anyone can get a pony to understand Sanskrit, it will themselves on fire for you. If for some reason this isn’t true, be you. fix the problem! You have a cosmic mandate to be incom- parably irresistible. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Does Kim Kardashian tweak and groom her baby daughter’s eyebrows? They look pretty SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Some people say amazing, after all -- elegant, neat, perfectly shaped. What do home is where you come from,” says a character in Katie you think, Gemini? HA! I was just messing with you. I was Kacvinsky’s novel Awaken. “But I think it’s a place you need checking to see if you’re susceptible to getting distracted by to find, like it’s scattered and you pick pieces of it up along meaningless fluff like celebrity kids’ grooming habits. The the way.” That’s an idea I invite you to act on in the coming cosmic truth of the matter is that you should be laser-focused weeks, Sagittarius. It will be an excellent time to discover on the epic possibilities that your destiny is bringing to your more about where you belong and who you belong with. attention. It’s time to reframe your life story. How? Here’s my And the best way to do that is to be aggressive as you search suggestion: See yourself as being on a mythic quest to dis- far and wide for clues, even in seemingly unlikely places that cover and fully express your soul’s code. maybe you would never guess contain scraps of home. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The 19th-century American CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What words bring the folk hero known as Wild Bill Hickok was born James Butler most points in the game of Scrabble? Expert Christopher Hickok. At various times in his life he was a scout for the Swenson says that among the top scorers are “piezoelectri- army, a lawman for violent frontier towns, a professional cal” and “ubiquitarianism” -- assuming favorable placements gambler, and a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. on the board that bring double letter and triple word scores. Women found him charismatic, and he once killed an attack- The first word can potentially net 1,107 points, and the sec- ing bear with a knife. He had a brother Lorenzo who came to ond 1,053. There are metaphorical clues here, Capricorn, for be known as Tame Bill Hickok. In contrast to Wild Bill, Tame how you might achieve maximum success in the next phase Bill was quiet, gentle, and cautious. He lived an uneventful of the game of life. You should be well-informed about the life as a wagon master, and children loved him. Right now, rules, including their unusual corollaries and loopholes. Be Cancerian, I’m meditating on how I’d like to see your inner ready to call on expert help and specialized knowledge. As- Wild Bill come out to play for a while, even as your inner sume that your luck will be greatest if you are willing to plan Tame Bill takes some time off. nonstandard gambits and try bold tricks. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “If I was a love poet,” writes Rudy AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sorry to report that you Francisco, addressing a lover, “I’d write about how you have won’t win the lottery this week. It’s also unlikely that you the audacity to be beautiful even on days when everything will score an unrecognized Rembrandt painting for a few around you is ugly.” I suspect you have that kind of audacity dollars at a thrift store or discover that you have inherited a right now, Leo. In fact, I bet the ugliness you encounter will chinchilla farm in Peru or stumble upon a stash of gold coins actually incite you to amplify the gorgeous charisma you’re half-buried in the woods. On the other hand, you may get radiating. The sheer volume of lyrical soulfulness that pours provocative clues about how you could increase your cash out of you will have so much healing power that you may flow. To ensure you will notice those clues when they arrive, even make the ugly stuff less ugly. I’m betting that you will drop your expectations about where they might come from. lift up everything you touch, nudging it in the direction of grace and elegance and charm. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avery, a character in Anne Michaels’ novel The Winter Vault, has a unique way of seeing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “You miss 100 percent of When he arrives in a place for the first time, he “makes room the shots you don’t take,” says hockey great Wayne Gretzky. for it in his heart.” He “lets himself be altered” by it. At one In other words, you shouldn’t be timid about shooting the point in the story he visits an old Nubian city in Egypt and is puck toward the goal. Don’t worry about whether you have overwhelmed by its exotic beauty. Its brightly colored houses enough skill or confidence or luck. Just take the damn shot. are like “shouts of joy,” like “gardens springing up in the sand You’ll never score if you don’t shoot. Or so the theory goes. after a rainfall.” After drinking in the sights, he marvels, “It will But an event in a recent pro hockey game showed there’s an take all my life to learn what I have seen today.” Everything I exception to the rule. A New York player named Chris Kre- just described is akin to experiences you could have in the ider was guiding the puck with his stick as he skated toward coming weeks, Pisces. Can you make room in your heart for the Minnesota team’s goalie. But when Kreider cocked and the dazzle?

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Hawaiian: Kupua • Definition: He akua hoòkalakupua • TRANSLATION: Demigod • EXAMPLE: Ò Pahukai ka inoa o kekahi kupua ma Molokaì nei, ò he hapa o ke kane a me ka hihimanu • TRANSLATION: Pahukai is one of the kupua of Molokai. He is half man and half stingray By Dispatch Staff

English: Toothsome • Definition: Delicious, tasting good; pleasing or desirable. • EXAMPLE: That mahimahi looks toothsome.

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SUNDOWN DELI VIP SANDWICH CARD BUY 10 SANDWICHES GET 1 FREE! Letters & Announcements The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 9 Heartfelt Thanks Rebel or Troublemaker? We, the family of the late Claude Alika Inn, grand-nieces Linnie and gals, Brandon Who am I? Am I a rebel or a trouble protect our islands from industrial chemi- Pule, will never be able to express our ap- Vai and gang, Tony and Kapua Lauifi, Al maker? I face this labeling a lot. I have cal agriculture. Ten years ago, the “haoles” preciation for the kindness and caring sup- and Alana, Abafo Ohana, Sam and Clau- fought to protect the island of Molokai from would’ve called me the trouble maker, and port that we received from family, many dette Kaahanui and Ohana, Grandson development and resource mismanage- the Hawaiians calling me a rebel. Now, the friends and the community of Molokai. Kohala and boys, Lanikeha Center, Molo- ment for the past 10 plus years, and to half haoles call me the rebel and the Hawaiians Our heartfelt thanks to all the people who kai Dispatch and Todd Yamashita, MCSC, of my island, I am viewed as a rebel who call me the trouble maker. offered their concern and prayers during Carl Vincenti of Modern American Circus, would do anything to protect the place of I swore to protect my `aina from evil, this difficult time. George S. Kanemitsu, Aunty Dorothy and my birth and the future of this place. un-pono practices, and to always pursue Thank you to the Hiro, Pele and Ka- John Quintua and LDS Church (refresh- Then there are the people who view the restoration of our Hawaiian Kingdom, hookano Ohana, Heart of Aloha Church, ment table), Tica Kekahuna and Dee-Ann what I do as just making trouble. I am the and nothing has changed! If you find your- Billy Dudoit, Laura and Daniel Gomes, Jan- Dudoit. reason that Molokai has no jobs, why tour- self on the opposite side of me, I suggest na Espaniola, The Molokai Shekinah Glory My husband’s smiling face will be ists do not like coming to visit, etc. Why is you check where you are standing and Church, Kimo Paleka, Chad Pule (neph- sadly missed by the many lives he touched, caring for the future of this island, protect- what/who you are standing for. Rebel or ew), Off island Pule Ohana, Pastor Bran- but the memories we have will remain in ing its resources and saying “no” to bad Troublemaker, you decide. One thing that don, Pastor Gloor, Pastor Cameron, Only our hearts forever. ideas making trouble? will never change is how much I love this On Friday, Sista Addie, Sista Nani, Freddie At first, the haole tourist who wanted place! Reyes, Brada Waipa Purdy, Sterling Kalua, Love and God Bless, to vacation here and buy land was the ene- Isaac Kamaile, Haloa Hamakua, Paddlers Kehau, Kimo, Tita, Iwalani and Hana my, but now they are the ones helping us to Guy Hanohano Naehu

Our Deepest Appreciation Fundraiser Concert Mahalo On behalf of the family of the late nelly, Lana and Roger Apuna, Manu and Dear Friends of Molokai College Ca- ing support and many donations and gifts. Michael DeCoite, we would like to extend Kui Adolpho, Michael and Leoda Shizuma, reer Tour Club (MCCTC): We’re floating on Keola Beamer and Moana, his wife, were our appreciation to our family, friends and Michelle And Francis Naeole, Minda and air from the tremendous support our stu- impressed by the community’s support of community for your out pouring support. Mallicio Guerro, Moku and Lori Buchanan, dents received at the Keola Beamer Concert our students. It meant a great deal to the family and we Nona and Edwin Kaawa, Pearl Uemura, last Friday, Valentine’s Day, at the Molokai We look forward to sharing exciting will forever cherish in our hearts. Puni and Oscar Ignacio, Randall and Hoku Community Health Center. We want to news of our students’ college and career Thank you to the following people: Corpuz, Raquel Dudoit, Rodolfo Ventura, quickly and publicly recognize the many, progress. Annette and Lance Tancayo, Aunty Molly Ronnie Rapanot III, Ronnie Rapanot Jr and many families and friends – too numerous Tengan, Barbara Haliniak, Barbara Helm, Pia, Rose Brito, Shirley Rawlins, Sione Mau- to name here – who worked hard through- Mahalo nui loa, Boomie Rapanot, Carol Kanemitsu, Catho- ala, Siri Anderson, Steven Arce, County of out the day and evening for this amazing Diane Mokuau, Ric Ornellas lic Church, Craig Arinoki, Debbie Naeole, Maui, Sue Anne Hasegawa, Tica Kekea- event. Co-Advisors Donna Gamiao , Doug and Christine Lam- huna, Tiffy and Andrew Cuelho, Viola and On behalf of the MCCTC students and Karen Harada, Hoku Haliniak, Suliana bert, Eddie Grospe, Erman Tancayo, Faith Weldon Wichman and Zeny Masiglat. We their families, thank you all for your ongo- Aki Chaperones and Tio Tuipulotu, Florence Shizuma, Gab- hope we have not missed anyone and if we by Kawelo, Gayle and Darlene Yamada, did, please forgive us. So on behalf of the George and Keala Coelho, Walter and Lor- family, mahalo. raine Rawlins, Carl and Vesta Adolpho Sr., Gene and Rosie Davis, George and Linda The DeCoite Ohana Mokuau, Hala Pa Kala, Japanese Aid Soci- Jane, Clayton, Shirlyn Alger, Mealani, Impressed with Students ety Jeff Egusa, Jean and Pua Naeole, Jerry www.comstockhawaii.comColette Torres, Russell Teves, Joan Lasua, Kevin Misaki, Kiku Don- On Friday, Feb. 14, supporters of Molo- work and good work going on here. kai College Career Tour Club (MCCTC) We have always cherished our years took a walk down memory lane while get- of teaching on the island and this experi- Comstock Construction, inc. ting a glimpse of the future, at the former ence just exemplifies how proud we are of MOLOKAI BICYCLE Pau Hana Inn, now the Molokai Commu- these persevering young students. new Construction nity Health Center. Keola Beamer, the slack key guitar BIKE SALES, REPAIRS remodels & additions The banyan reaching up to meet the master and professional entertainer for Commercial & residential AND RENTALS star-studded sky was a fitting remember of the evening, spoke of a bowl with a light, Wed 3-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 am “A Welcome Home” this majestic and strategic tree still hovering deep within all of us, holding the light of OR CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Serving Molokai & Maui since 1999 and now protecting 19 aspiring young stu- love. Nurture this light with kindness and www.comstockhawaii.com (808) 553-3931 | (800) 709-BIKEProudly Serving the Islands of dents who will embark on a fall tour to five compassion. Teach yourself and your loved Molokai & Maui since 1999 t: 808-553-4350 east coast colleges. ones to honor and share the love every day. [email protected] Lic# BC-26338 The fundraiser was extraordinary, It was so refreshing and humbling to WWW.MAUIMOLOKAIBICYCLE.COM Licensed - Bonded - Insured with all the Valentine’s treats, flowers, see and hear students share their love of candles, decorations, lucky numbers, en- their culture through music, dance and sto- tertainment, ono food (served by the stu- ry, and show appreciation to their school, dents), a silent auction and heartfelt thanks teachers, counselors, principal, community, from students, their principal and teachers. ohana and friends. An added touch was a letter from and Though we were there to help support

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Molokai Community Federal Credit Union Claude Alika Pule 553-5328 Claude Alika He was husband of the now late Pule, 64, of Maunaloa Charlotte Ann Kehanani Pule. He is February 14, 2013 – March 2, 2013 died on Dec. 19, 2013 survived by one son Kimo (Tanya) at the Center of Ag- Pule; daughters Claudette (Samson) ~Includes sitting for up to 12 people ~Several poses to choose from ing Care Home on Kaahanui, Lauri, and Hana (Hoku); ~Convenient location & appointment times ~Fine Art Background . Oahu. He was born seven brothers and two sisters, one SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSIONS AVAILABLE on Sept. 1, 1949 in deceased; 19 grandchildren; two great Kohala, Hawaii, to grandchildren; Hanai brothers Isaac the late Joseph Don- (Cheryl) Gloor and George S. Kane- Pursuant to the General Laws of the Democratic ald Daynes Waipunaokalia Pule and mitsu; and best friend forever, Tony Party of Hawai‘i, as amended, notice is given that the late Louisa Bertha Kapeliela. He (Kapua) Lauifi. served in the Vietnam War, was a great A celebration of life was held on the Party's biennial precinct meetings to elect musician, loved to play golf and was a Jan. 4, 2014 at Lanikeha. Scattering of precinct o cers and delegates to the State and member of the Molokai Shekinah Glo- ashes will be at a later date. County conventions will be held at the following ry Church. locations on: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. DISTRICT 13: (Precinct 1 & 2) Paia Community Center (Precinct 3) Hana School Cafeteria Wayne Charles Rawlins (Precinct 4) ILWU Local 142 Hall, Lanai City Wayne Charles cio, Steven (Leihaili) Ignacio, and Nathan (Precinct 5) Kilohana Community Center Rawlins, 63, of Kaunak- (Eliza) Ignacio; sisters Noelani, Adeline, (Precinct 6) Kaunakakai Elementary Cafeteria akai, Molokai, went Cheryl Rawlins, Diane Tanna, Norma Pico, (Precinct 7 & 8) Hoolehua Lanikeha Center home to our Father in Doreen AhQuin, Charmaine Cullen and (Precinct 9) Kalaupapa, TBA heaven on Feb. 10, 2014 Debbie Schumacker; and brothers Halona, after a lengthy illness at David, John Rawlins, Richard Amaral, Our State Convention is set for May 24-25, 2014 Queens Hospital. He William McCumber, Phillip Amaral, and at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel was born on Jan. 6, 1951 Ernest Seibold, His sister, Gwen Meeks, and was raised by Da- and brother Richard Amaral preceded him Maui County Convention will be held on May 3, 1014 vid (Shirley) Rawlins. A proud veteran of in death. His 16 grandchildren, 19 great the United States Army, Wayne served dur- grandchildren and many nieces and neph- Maui County Democratic Party ing the Vietnam conflict and was a member ews will carry on his legacy of life and love. Candace Baisa, Secretary of the Koa Kahiko, Molokai Veterans. A celebration of life will be held Verify your District/Precinct at www4.honolulu.gov/vote/ He is survived by his beloved wife, on March 1, 2014 at Kalaiakamanu Hou For further information visit: www.hawaiidemocrats.org Elizabeth Jane Rawlins; daughters Darlene Church, Kalamaula, Molokai. Visitation Willis and JoAnn (Keane) will be from 9 to 11 a.m. PAID FOR BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAI‘I, 404 WARD AVE., HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96814 Pelletier; sons Oscar (Puni) Igna- The Molokai Dispatch • Feb 26, 2014 • 10

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