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M o lo k a i n e w s , M o lo k a i S t y l e - w w w. t h e m o lo k a i d i s patc h . co m
Outfitting the
School
MHS committee
approves interim
uniforms.
S i n c e 1985
Long Live Òlelo Hawaiì
Hawaiian immersion preschool thanks community.
By Megan Stephenson
By Heather Driscoll
L
ast week, the School Community Council (SCC) at Molokai High School approved a
makeshift uniform plan that will
help ease students into the idea of
coordinated garb.
Beginning next school year, the
SCC is requiring students to wear a
shirt that bears an MHS logo, with
the intentions of developing a more
permanent uniform policy in the
near future.
The tops will be limited to athletic jerseys, promotional shirts given out by the school, or any T-shirt
that says ‘MHS’ on it, according to
the committee.
As for those who do not currently own an MHS shirt, the SCC
will be looking for funds to help
provide students with at least one
free shirt before the next school year.
“With uniform policies, parents
are responsible to that cost,” said
MHS Acting Principal Denise Kelly.
“But we’re looking for funds to purchase one or two shirts to help offset
those costs.”
Game Plan
Kelly recognized not only the
school’s responsibility to provide
for their new uniform policy, but
Uniforms Cont. on Page 3
Some of the preschoolers of Punana Leo o Molokai were a little nervous performing Hawaiian songs for the crowd at Hoòmau.
But their director, Loke Han (far left), was very proud of their performance. The students have been practicing since last
summer during their Hawaiian language classes. Read the full story on page 4.
Y our
M anaò
T
his week, the Dispatch wants to
know: who is your Molokai hero?
Kamaaina
Meyers
“My dad. He’s a firefighter. It’s really cool.”
Keao Ross
“My dad because he’s
a farmer. He is a good
influence.”
Desiree Cabreros
“Buzzy Sproat. He’s a
Hawaiian cowboy that
perpetuates the Hawaiian
culture.”
Tabitha
Fernandez
“[My whole] family
tree. There is so much
to discover, to find out
who I’m related to,
to get to know them
better.”
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5 B EE
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Road Less Traveled
Molokai’s second legal vacation rental approved.
By Catherine Cluett
S
ometimes, the destination does not
seem worth the journey. Such is the
case with Frances and Bill Feeter,
whose transient vacation rental (TVR) just
became the second such establishment to
operate legally on Molokai. Nine years after
they filed their first application, the Maui
County Council’s Land Use Committee
unanimously approved the Feeter’s permit
last week.
“It’s a great relief,” Frances Feeter said
of finally receiving the permit to operate
legally. But if she could do it again, Feeter
said they probably would not go through
the process.
The Feeters first applied for the needed
permits from the Molokai Planning Commission in 2001. Frances Feeter said they
believe in operating legally, and wanted to
follow the proper process. But the issue reportedly met with public opposition.
They tried again in 2007. At that time,
the application was deferred because the
county was in the process of updating its
TVR ordinance. The Molokai Community
Plan was also awaiting update. Members of
the Molokai Planning Commission thought
that both documents would lend clarity to
a situation that has caused much debate in
the community.
But two years later, neither of those
documents had been completed. In the
meantime, the Feeters were required to
cease operations. Last year, the Molokai
Planning Commission decided to reconsider the Feeter’s application and after much
deliberation, granted the conditional use
permit for the Pukoò property. It took nearly a year to come before the County Council
for final approval.
This Week’s
Dispatch
St. Sophia’s Moves On
Church demolished last
week.
Page 5
Other Applicants
Mikal Torgerson, Molokai planner for
Maui County, said there are currently six
pending applications for TVRs on Molokai.
There are several factors that make the application “palatable,” according to Torgerson.
“Local ownership is a big one,” he explained.
Torgerson said he tells applicants right
off the bat that if they do not live on-island,
he will recommend their applications for
denial. Of the six open applications, he said
three have requested to withdraw after he
informed them of his policy.
“Good stewardship is the key” to successful TVRs, according to Torgerson. He
said he believes the Feeter’s local residency
and history of community involvement
played a large role in their application’s approval.
Since he accepted the position as
Molokai Planner in January, Torgerson said
he has been working on faster turn-around
on all applications.
Katchafire is Catching
on Fire!
Local brings top band to
Molokai.
Page 4
Volleyball Claims Victory
Sports weekend wrap-up.
Page 2
Are You Missing a Check?
State has way to find
unclaimed money.
Page 7
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Community News
Community Contributed
Sports
Boys’ Volleyball Revitalized
Molokai Ultimate Tobacco Shoot Out Baseball falls short to St. Anthony.
Submitted by Adele Lee
By Heather Driscoll
I
f you are a beginner, an experienced
player or a weekend Warrior, come
to a basketball shoot-out clinic led
by Coach Allan Silva. Come to learn,
polish your skills and have fun. Free to
all students who know the meaning of
Aloha.
The clinic is open to boys and girls
that are currently in 4th through 12th
grade. It will be Saturday, Arpil 17 from
1 to 3 p.m. at the Molokai High School
gym.
Coach Allan Silva is a former
Chaminade University player, and
coached at Chaminade University, Hawaiian high schools. He has conducted basketball clinics throughout the
U.S. in elementary, intermediate, high
schools, college and professional basketball players.
Call 336-0364 if you have any
questions.
Road Less Traveled Cont. from Page 1
Legalities
The issues surrounding TVRs are
not new ones.
“The County Council has been debating TVR legislation for some time,”
said Torgerson. But, he added, they developed the Bed and Breakfast ordinance
first in 2008, and TVRs currently seem to
be on the back burner.
B&B owners must live onsite,
whereas operators of TVRs do not have
to even live on island. “Transient vacation rental” is defined by the County of
Maui as use of a house or lodging unit by
visitors for a period of less than 180 days.
According to a January 2008 draft of the
Transient Vacation Rental ordinance, the
purpose of the ordinance is to limit the
locations in which TVRs can be operated
– commercial zoning, areas in which hotels are permitted, and areas defined by
the island’s community plan.
A conditional use permit and state
special use permit are required to legally
operate a TVR, according to Torgerson. A
conditional use permit is just that -- conditions are placed upon granting the permit, and the applicant’s success and adherence must be reviewed periodically.
The Feeters were granted the permit for
a period of three years, after which they
must re-apply.
What would Frances Feeter tell others who are trying to legitimate their
operation through the county? “Good
luck,” she said.
With only one hotel on Molokai,
many visitors rely on vacation rentals
for lodging. The county estimates 20 to
30 TVRs currently operate without permits on Molokai, but there’s no way to be
sure. Enforcement is reportedly based on
a complaint-based system. The county
zoning enforcement officer could not be
reached for comment.
Corrections
In the April 7, 2010 issue of The Molokai Dispatch, the police report was
incorrectly reported for March 8 charges. Chassidy Kaalekahi, Keilah Luczon,
and David Bush were arrested on March 5.The following were charged on
March 8:
- Daniel K. Puailihau IV. Hoolehua. Terroristic Threatening, resisting
an order to stop a motor vehicle, O.U.I, criminal property damage,
excessive speed.
- Teddy A. Gorospe. Kaunakakai. Failure to appear, contempt of court.
- Mathew H. McGuire. Kamiloloa. O.U.I in attention to driving, driv ing without a valid driver’s license, no no-fault insurance or expired
insurance, contempt of court.
In the April 7, 2010 issue of The Molokai Dispatch, the name of the Hawaii
Government Employees Association (HGEA) Executive Director should have
said Randy Perreira.
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Isreal (Paka) Adolpho flies high as he goes in for the kill during Friday night’s
volleyball game against Lanai.
T
he Molokai High School boys’ – defeating Molokai 13-5 in the first
volleyball team went into this game, and 12-2 in the second.
St. Anthony jump started Friday
weekend’s game humbled from
last week’s defeats, and came out vic- night’s game, scoring five runs in the
torious. On Friday, Kawaiola Kalipi first inning and two in the second,
recorded 31 assists and six aces as the holding the Farmers to only eight hits
Farmers swept Lanai, 3-0, in their first with two walks and four strikeouts.
Saturday’s double-header saw
victory of the season.
On Saturday at The Barn, the team the tough Trojans steal the opener,
finished what it started, with another and close out the day by earning a
3-0 victory over the Pine Lads. Haaheo six-inning victory, limiting the Farmers to five hits with three walks and
Falealii shelled out 16 kills.
“They came around and im- nine strikeouts.
The Farmers fell 2-4 in their nineproved a lot [since playing Seabury
g a m e
Hall],”
regular
C o a c h
season.
Bill DuYou find out who you really are, where
Coaches
doit said.
you really are at when you race like that. were un“It
was
available
the over–Track & Field Coach Jesse Ford
for comall teamment.
w o r k .
The
They’re
baseball team will host Seabury Hall
becoming more well-rounded.”
The Farmers, who improved to in its first home-game series April 16
2-1, took Lanai in all three sets on and 17.
Friday – winning 25-19, 25-21, 25-22.
Falealii led Molokai with 15 kills, fol- Track & Field
lowed by Julien Bumatay and Claude
Molokai’s track and field team
Kapuni each adding six kills to the brought home one third place, and
score board.
a few personal bests from its Friday
Dudoit said the team has been work- meet on Maui at War Memorial Staing on defense, transition and switching dium.
settings in practice – and it showed.
Senior Kaili Levi earned himSaturday afternoon the boys self the third place spot in shot put,
came out fired up again, defeating throwing 42 feet. He also received a
Lanai 25-12, 25-18, 25-21.
personal best of 113’7” in discus, putWhile Kalipi kept up his high ting him at seventh place.
streak with 29 assists and five aces,
Other highlights of the meet inBumatay and Kapuni dealt out six clude Akona Adolpho’s fourth place
kills each again.
in the boys’ 1500 meter race with a
Dudoit said the team’s final time of 4:49 – a personal best – and
home game against Hana should be Hunter Pawn-Kalilikane, who earned
a good one, given the Dragons are “a sixth place in the boys’ 100 meter
very similar team compared to ours.” dash with a time of 12.49.
“[Hana] has a very good [volleyCoach Jesse Ford said the team
ball] program,” he said. “They were has reached the point of the season
eighth in State last year.”
where fatigue has begun to settle in,
The Farmers will host Hana on so racing at this point is crucial to enApril 23 and 24.
hance their athletic development.
“You find out who you really are,
where you really are at when you race
Baseball
Last weekend, Molokai High like that,” she said.
Ford added that the team did
School’s baseball team succumbed
to the hitting prowess of St. Anthony well to stay in the mix and is on tarHigh School, who defeated the Farm- get to start resting for maximum perers in a triple-game series at Maehara formance in the Maui Interscholastic League Championships April 30
Stadium in Maui.
The Trojans swept the Farmers through May 1 at the War Memorial
with a 10-3 victory on Friday night, Stadium.
and a double-header win on Saturday
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Friday
Molokai 25, Lanai 14
Saturday
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Friday
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April 14, 2010 • The Molokai Dispatch • Page 3
how to implement it successfully.
“There’s a concern, administratively, how to enforce [the policy],”
she said. “If we rush into it and it’s
not done right, then it’s not going to
stick.”
The SCC unanimously voted
in favor of the interim uniforms on
April 7, which will last for the first
semester of the 2010/11 school year
before transitioning into permanent
uniforms. During this time, the committee will develop policies to include
waivers and an opt-out clause, along
with designing the new uniform.
The SCC hopes the new uniform
policy – passed in the March meeting
– will instill a positive learning environment and have a high educational
impact, Rodney Nelson, chair of the
uniform committee, said.
A new uniform committee, comprised of students, parents and faculty, met for the first time a few weeks
ago to discuss design options. Nelson
said ideas tossed around included
different colored T-shirts for each
grade, collared shirts with an MHS
logo; casual Fridays, and a student
design contest.
Opposing Views
But while the uniform agenda
moves ahead in full force, opposition
still remains widespread, even among
some parents.
Dart Bicoy, parent and SCC member, expressed concern for the new
uniform system, claiming it hinders
student decision and their ability to
exercise individual choices.
“I want to see what kids are
wearing, what they’re choosing,”
he explained. “I want to know what
kind of choices they are making while
I still have influence on them before
they head off to college.”
Opt-out Fridays was one option
entertained to bridge the gap, allowing students to wear a crew-neck Tshirt every Friday with ‘MHS’ printed
on it – but is still yet to be determined.
Although the committee is far
from approving any type of uniform
or design, students and parents are
welcomed and encouraged to join in
on uniform committee meetings to
voice concerns and pitch ideas. The
high school will be holding an open
forum meeting on April 14 at 5:30
p.m., in the library.
Small School Helps out in a Big Way
By Sabrina Curtis, Rainbow Kee, & Maile Kekino-Puaoi, Kilohana Elementary
D
uring the month of March, Kilohana Elementary students
raised $424.12 for the American
Red Cross. The student council chose
this fundraiser as an opportunity to help
others in need, specifically the people
of Haiti who experienced a devastating
earthquake in January. The Kilohana
students rose to the occasion by bringing
in all the loose change lying around their
homes. All those pennies, nickels, dimes,
quarters, and dollar bills added up to
some much needed help for Haiti. “It
was an amazing amount of money that
our small school brought in over two
weeks,” reports student council presi-
Student council members Rainbow
Kee (left), Sabrina Curtis, and Maile
Kekino-Puaoi.
dent, Sabrina Curtis, “and it was amazing it was only from spare change!”
Molokai High School
Third Quarter Honors 2009/2010
N
eatly stacked on the child-size
table were around 20 books,
one for each of the Molokai
Baptist Church preschool’s children.
Little Golden Book series, Disney
tales, and Hannah Montana were titles
among them, ready to be handed out
and eagerly read.
First Book, a national organization that provides books to preschools,
after-school programs, tutoring programs, shelters and day care centers,
usually receives the books through
grants for a particular school or program, said Linda DeGraw, chair of First
Book – Molokai.
This year, the State won a grant for
1,200 books, so schools and programs
that didn’t qualify in the past can now
get new books. Molokai Middle School,
Kualapuù School, Kaunakakai Elementary and the public library’s A+
Program also received books this year.
“Our task is to spread [the books]
further,” DeGraw said.
DeGraw was on hand to read during the preschool’s story time, choosing
a “classic,” “She’ll Be Coming Around
the Mountain.” The preschool’s director, Angela Calhoun, listened while her
18 students sat in rapture and shouted
out responses like ‘toot, toot!’
The books aren’t really for the
schools however. “These are books so
children can start their own libraries,”
DeGraw said. “It’s the First Book mandate.”
Molokai Smart Shoppers
By Jesse Lite
H
ello, my name is Jesse Lite and
I am a senior at Molokai High
School. It is the goal of my
Senior Inquiry Project to educate the
Molokai community on how to become
more efficient grocery shoppers. To fulfill this goal, I have designed a webpage
that lists the prices of commonly bought
items from Friendly Market, Kualapu’u
Market, and Misaki’s. By looking at my
webpage, you will know where to get
the item at a lower price. To access my
webpage, simply google Molokai High
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School and enter the school’s site. On
the school’s site, you will see a link entitled Student Projects. Click on the link
and access my webpage. The site will be
updated twice a month.
After using my webpage, I would
welcome any feedback on how my Senior
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Ruiz, Denichel
11
3.500
Nartatez, Nolan
10
3.500
Adolpho, Akona
9
3.500
MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL – Honorable Mention List
The Honorable Mention students who earned Mark Point
Averages of 3.000 to 3.499 for the third quarter of the
2009-10 school year are:
Name
Grade MPA
Dunnam, Kilohoku
12
3.429
Reyes, Mahealani
12
3.429
Ah Loy, Marejke
11
3.429
Kahee, Carol Ann
10
3.429
Matson, Kayla
10
3.429
Puailihau, Rae-Lynn
10
3.429
Pule-Kaahanui, Sammilyn
10
3.429
Arakaki, Yasushi
9
3.429
Blevins, Hokualaka’i
9
3.429
Kalipi, Mariah
9
3.429
Laemoa, Kaiulani
9
3.429
Lopez, Esther
9
3.429
Yamamoto, Kimokeo
9
3.333
Kan-Hai, Mahi
12
3.286
Luuloa-Kealaiki, Samuel
12
3.286
Spencer-Misaki, Reiff
12
3.286
Hernandez, Leenell
10
3.286
Linkee, Benjimin
10
3.286
Puaoi, Genessa
10
3.286
Ringor, Edizon
10
3.286
Tancayo, Dallin
10
3.286
Udani, Addy
10
3.286
Hamakua, Haloa
9
3.286
Ruiz, Isiah
9
3.286
Mollena, Misty
11
3.167
Akaka, Kaulanarose
12
3.143
Antolin, Herbert
12
3.143
Corpuz, Delfin
12
3.143
Duvauchelle, Jamie
12
3.143
Levi, Kaili
12
3.143
Sasada, Eric
12
3.143
Tangonan, Ashley
12
3.143
Wainwright, Kalani
12
3.143
Dudoit Enos, Sharali
11
3.143
Kaiama, Kachet
11
3.143
Tengan, Mikayla
10
3.143
Adams, Kawehi
9
3.143
Adolpho, Isreal
9
3.143
Falealii, Hauoli
9
3.143
Sakamoto, Jake
9
3.143
Sibayan, Aaron
9
3.143
Hooper-Juario, Danna-Lynn
12
3.000
Kalipi, Kawaiola
12
3.000
Kawano, Kelli
12
3.000
Santiago, Shaye
12
3.000
Yap, Gaig
12
3.000
Apo, Karly
11
3.000
Blair, Simon
11
3.000
Simon, Haley
10
3.000
Escobar, Lesley
9
3.000
Kalawe, Kwaylen
9
3.000
Linda DeGraw, left, of First Book Molokai, reads to the keiki of the Molokai Baptist
Church preschool during story time last week. She was there to hand out free
books for the kids to take home.
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MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL – Principal’s Honors List
The Principal’s Honors List are students who have earned
Mark Point Averages of 4.000 or above while enrolled in six or
more courses, four or more of which are solid courses. For the
third quarter of the 2009-10 school year, they are: Name
Grade MPA
Lite, Jesse
12
4.167
Gilliland, Eric
11
4.167
Puhi, Kawena
11
4.167
Mackay-Smith, Molly
11
4.143
Carpenter, Rebecca
12
4.000
Pedro-Kalua, Lori-Lynn
12
4.000
Will, Kealohapauole
12
4.000
Reyes, Kesha-Leah
11
4.000
Ritte-Camara, Kailana
11
4.000
Sagario, Tracilyn
11
4.000
Manley, Charisse
10
4.000
Simon, Chelsea
10
4.000
Kikukawa, Michael
9
4.000
MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL – Honor Roll
The Honor Roll students who earned Mark Point Averages
of 3.500 to 4.000 for the third quarter of the 2009-10 school
year are:
Name
Grade MPA
Antonio, Crystalene
11
3.857
Sakamoto, Chelsea
11
3.857
Espejo, Kate Sandy
10
3.857
Manintin, Kammy Lee
11
3.833
Kondo, Kaipoi
10
3.833
Connolly, Cara
9
3.833
Onofrio, Michael
9
3.833
Ahuna-Kaai, Chenoa
12
3.800
Jenkins, Moriah
10
3.800
Pauole, Candice
12
3.714
Decoite, Carrie
10
3.714
Pawn-Kalilikane, Landon
10
3.714
Tanielu, Tiffany
10
3.714
Arnold, Ehiku
9
3.714
Carpenter, Christina
9
3.714
Nerveza, Brittanie-Rae
9
3.714
Mokuau, Kerianne
12
3.667
Cacpal, Alyssa
11
3.667
Feig, Francine
11
3.667
Alvarez, Petrisha
10
3.667
Kendall, Katherine
10
3.667
Sanchez, Jessica
10
3.667
Tangonan, Brianna
10
3.667
Kawamae, Taisha
12
3.600
Mendes-Medeiros, Maluhia
12
3.600
Bumatay, Julien
12
3.571
Montizor, Kanahele
12
3.571
Pele, Patricia
12
3.571
Morris, Brandi
11
3.571
Aalona, Gyson
10
3.571
Ilaban, Ceejay
10
3.571
Spires, Emily
10
3.571
Adachi, Abigail
9
3.571
Espiritu, Ceriann
12
3.500
Alcon, Cristina-Lynn
11
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Katchafire Returning to Molokai
New Zealand band and local team up.
By Megan Stephenson
Paulele Alcon is promoting his clothing company, HI Finest, and the band he brought,
Katchafire, this Thursday at Paddlers Inn, while representing his Molokai ideals.
I
n years past, popular musical acts
such as Fiji, Hoaikane, and Bradah
Walter have performed on Molokai.
But the Friendly Isle has been missing its
concert fix for a while – and is attempting a comeback with the help from a local son.
Paulele Alcon moved to Oahu for
college, and has been helping friends
in the music scene promote the hottest
bands in the state ever since. While he
works for Hawaiian Insurance during
the day, following in his father Pancho’s
footsteps, Alcon said he’s wanted to pursue his own kind of promotion – with a
clothing brand.
“I always knew I could do things
better but never had the power to do
things my way – which is the reason
why I’ve started my own [company],”
he said.
Since its inception four months ago,
HI Finest “blew up,” with Alcon’s designs in stores all over Oahu and the other islands. Bands he grew up listening to
now wear his shirts while they perform
at The Shack, the most popular bar on
Oahu, according to Alcon.
One such band, Katchafire, is a frequent performer in Honolulu.
“I feel this is the top band in Hawaii,
even though they’re not from here,” Alcon said.
Katchafire’s New Zealand roots
connect well with the Hawaiian lifestyle,
and their reggae hits are a constant fixture on the radio. Katchafire has three
full-length albums and a live CD, and
is currently working on its fourth to be
released later this year. They’ve teamed
up with other popular reggae bands for
recording and touring, including a tour
after Molokai with Rebel Souljahz.
Using his trendy clothing company,
and his love for his home island, Alcon
decided to bring some of Oahu’s entertainment to Molokai.
“I just wanted to throw a big party,”
he said. Although nearly booked up during their current tour, all Alcon had to
do was drop the name ‘Molokai’ and the
band was down to play.
Alcon also wanted to capitalize on
Katchafire drawing a huge crowd – but
not for himself. He set up the concert as a
benefit for the Molokai High School Athletic Department. He said he’d like to donate at least a quarter of the sales, if not
more, to the athletic department.
“I know every resident of the island
was impacted in one way or another by
the MHS Athletic Department, and I feel
it’s our duty to help out when possible,”
he said. Alcon added he is planning more
concerts for the future – one per month –
with popular bands like Kolohe Kai and
The Green. Each concert will continue to
benefit a Molokai organization.
The Brand
Alcon credits the success of his
clothing company to not just the big
bands that wear them, but to Molokai as
well.
Alcon nearly named the brand
Molokai’s Finest, but his father discouraged him from limiting it to one island.
However, the younger Alcon said Molokai people have always been his biggest
supporter.
“Local brands are exploding, [especially] underground,” he said. “People
like the name, everyone can relate [to
Hawaii’s Finest].”
His clothes – men’s and women’s
T-shirts, hats, stickers, and soon to be bikinis – are sold in shops on other islands,
and he is looking to bring more availability to Molokai. So far, he’s sold 5,800
products.
“I want to do this full time, just testing the waters [now],” he said.
Alcon added a big mahalo to his
partners in Oahu, Byron Tagupa and
Alika Kuraoka, and his family on Molokai for always helping him here. Visit
his website for more information: www.
HIfinest.com
HI Finest presents Katchafire
Katchafire will be playing at Paddlers Inn on Thursday, April 15, doors
open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Paddlers Inn, Chevron, Hayaku, Pancho Alcon Ltd, and Molokai Drugs for $30. Tickets at the door will be $35.
Hoòmau Cont. From Page 1
T
he day was filled with keiki,
dancing, ono food, and òlelo
Hawaiì (Hawaiian language).
Hundreds packed the yard of Lanikeha
last Saturday, entertained by hula,
Hawaiian songs, cooking demonstrations and local bands. It was Hoòmau,
meaning ‘to continue,’ showcasing the
Hawaiian language and culture to the
community that it teaches the kids of
Punana Leo o Molokai preschool.
“It’s a known fact that babies, especially two, three, four, are like sponges,” said Loke Han, director of Punana
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Led by Tere Neuhart, left, the students of her Tahitian Dance Exercise Class show
off their moves for the crowd at Hoòmau.
Leo. “They learn quickly and they retain a lot. If we can embed the language
in them at an early age, it’s not such a
chore [later].”
Different groups, from homestead
associations to local crafters, joined Punana Leo in their 17th annual community celebration. The middle school had
students performing songs and hula;
Kula Kaiapuni Kualapuù led their students in the Hawaiian version of the
Hoki Poki, and Maui Community College handed out free sushi from their
culinary program.
This year’s theme also reflected
the changes the Hawaiian immersion
program has made. Aloha Honua – Care
for the Earth – was chosen for the new
biodegradable dishware, the composting of leftovers, and in general teaching
their students to be earth-friendly.
“Singing songs and dancing hula
is nice, but we want to make sure the
kids get an education,” Han said. “We
promote getting the best education
they can, while getting closer to their
culture.”
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Community News
Aloha to the Grand Old Lady
St. Sophia’s Church demolished.
Conquering the Continent
By Catherine Cluett
First of a two-part story.
to an area behind the building he called
the “garden of
sorrows.” He
asked people
to share reflections and
memories of
the
church,
and
closed
with a prayer.
While it was
sad to see it go,
parishioners
said it was also
a time of hope
The fire-damaged St. Sophia’s Church was demolished last week and anticipaas a community service by construction company Maui Master tion for the
new
church,
Builders. Photo by Keola Fukuoka.
and especially
full of symbolor over 70 years, St. Sophia’s
ism
in
the
Easter
season.
Church had held baptisms and
The demolition was completed as
funerals, weddings and sermons
a
community
service by Maui Master
– a spiritual hub for Kaunakakai town.
Builders.
The
company
is on-island to
Now, there’s a bare spot where the strucconstruct
the
new
fire
station,
and thanks
ture once stood. Last Tuesday, the church
to
Wayne
Peèlua,
an
equipment
operawas demolished to make room for a new
tor
for
Maui
Master
Builders,
employees
church building, to be called Saint Dadid the work free of charge. Peèlua grew
mien Church.
“Yes, we’re saddened,” said Leoda up on Molokai and was baptized in the
Shizuma, pastoral council chair. “But it’s church. He said he asked company highjust a building – we, the people, are really er-ups if they would consider doing the
demolition about a month ago, and they
the church.”
A fire on Feb. 10 caused extensive agreed. The demolition and clean-up,
interior damage to St. Sophia’s. Shizuma which took about half a day’s labor, was
said the demolition had to take place valued at $50,000, according to Peèlua.
Shizuma said the new church is in
anyway, but “the fire moved it along.”
the
permitting
stage and a date to begin
In a gathering Sunday evening, reconstruction
on
Saint Damien Church
ferred to by some as “saying aloha to the
has
not
yet
been
set.
Father Clyde Guergrand old lady,” parishioners bid farereiro
has
set
a
completion
goal for Christwell to the church. Father Clyde Guermas
2011.
reiro brought charred pieces of the crucifix, stations of the cross, and other relics
By Ted Kanemitsu and Lisa Davis
F
Notice Of Public Hearing –
Molokai Planning Commission
By Jeffery Hunt, Aicp, Planning Director
T
he Molokai Planning Commission
for the County of Maui hereby
gives notice that it will conduct a
hearing on May 12, 2010, commencing
at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as is
practicable in the Meeting Hall, Mitchell
Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, Molokai, on
the following:
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
USE PERMIT. Mr. Clyde Guerreiro of the
Molokai Catholic Community requesting a Special Management Area Use
Permit for the Blessed Damien Church
including the demolition of the existing
church and construction of a new approximately 6,000 square foot church facility designed to accommodate a larger
assembly space, Church offices, and educational and social services at
115 Ala Malama Avenue, TMK: 4-3002: 008, Kaunakakai, Island of Molokai.
(SM1 2009/0011) (M. Torgerson)
The subject public hearing will be
conducted in accordance with the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Maui County
Code, and the Rules of the Molokai Planning Commission. Information pertaining to the subject application are on file
at the Maui County Department of Planning, 250 South High Street, Wailuku,
Maui; the Office of the County Administrator, Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunaka-
kai, Molokai; and the Molokai Public Library, Kaunakakai, Molokai.
All testimony regarding the subject applications may be filed prior to
the date of the hearing by providing 15
copies of said written testimony to the
Department of Planning or may be presented at the time of the hearing.
Petitions to intervene shall be in
conformity with Section 12-301-25 of the
Rules of Practice and Procedure for the
Molokai Planning Commission and shall
be filed with the Commission and served
upon the applicant no less than ten (10)
days before the first public hearing date.
Filing of all documents to the Commission is c/o the Maui County Department of Planning, 250 South High Street,
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793 and P.O.
Box 526, Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748. The
deadline for the filing of a timely petition
to intervene is April 28, 2010.
Those interested persons requesting accommodation due to disabilities,
please call the
Department of Planning at 270-7735
or 1-800-272-0117 (Molokai) or 1-800-2720125 (Lanai) or notify the Maui County
Department of Planning in writing at 250
South High Street, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
96793 at least six (6) days before the scheduled meeting.
you’re going a hundred. You get the sensation of speed like
you could never get
in a car unless you
were actually going
a hundred, and then
you put everyone at
risk. You could travel
a hundred miles in
a single day if you
wanted to on a bike,
and it wouldn’t cost
you a penny in gas.
In this respect,
a bicycle becomes
more of a viable alternative to recreation,
Ted Kanemitsu and Lisa Davis share their joy at the Idaho- as well as travel. CyOregon boarder. “This shot really expresses the joy we clists are amongst the
felt as we entered the last of ten states on our way to fittest people on the
completing out goal,” said Kanemitsu.
planet. They have
lower body fat, more
efficient
hearts,
and
they recover within
t’s hard to believe that a whole year
seconds
of
hard
efforts
that would leave
has passed since Lisa Davis and I
the
average
person
panting
for the next
embarked on our once-in-a-lifetime
half
hour.
But
beside
all
that,
riding a
journey across America. And let me tell
you, what a journey it was.
bike is just plain fun. You can not stop the
Before I get started, let me take aging process, but you can slow it down.
this opportunity to once again thank all
Years ago when I was in the military,
of you who have so willingly given of I drove coast to coast and back, as well
your time, money, well wishes, encour- as boarder to boarder. It was all a blur
agement, and of course prayers that except for the occasional reality check.
made this event far surpass our wildest In contrast, traveling by bicycle was a
dreams. Also we would like to congratu- much different and more enjoyable expelate the non-profit organizations who rience. You get to see the land up close.
have taken part in using this opportunity You get to smell the country, and hear the
to raise funds for their various causes. sounds. You meet people in their own
We are honored to be of help to them as surroundings, and see for yourself what
well.
a wonderful place America really is.
Riding a bicycle might seem like a
Our travels took us through ten
kid’s activity to most. And in a way, it is. states traveling east to west from YorkIt was their first real experience of free- town, Virginia to Florence, Oregon. A todom, sort of to speak. It broadened their tal of 4,389.5 miles as we made our way
horizon, and lessened their dependence through some of the most scenic parts of
on mom and dad to take them places. North America. We followed the historiYes, a bike was every kids dream. But cal “Trans America Bicycle Route” which
as we grow older, we develop a taste for was first ridden as part of our country’s
more exotic transportation. A motorcycle 200th Anniversary in 1976. That year,
perhaps, or maybe even a car. The more over 5,000 people embarked on this jourexpensive and louder, the better.
ney. Although not everyone completed
A bicycle on the other hand, is quite the entire route, they all shared a comthe opposite. It’s quiet, very cost efficient, mon desire: to see our great country up
and nobody really notices anybody rid- close, and to meet the individuals who
ing a bike. But imagine if you would, be- make this the best place in the world to
ing able to go as fast as you can without live. An experience none of them will
the cops chasing you, or irate neighbors ever forget.
giving you dirty looks. On a bike you
Stay tuned – next week Ted wraps it up
can do just that. Going twenty, feels like with the second and final part of the story.
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Community News
‘Bucket List’ - Our Antarctica
Adventure
by Edie & Gerry Anderson
W
hy – why would anyone
from tropical Hawaii venture to icy cold Antarctica?
Answers: Why not? Because it is there
and few people get the chance and,
walking on our seventh continent is on
our “bucket list.”
So, we did it and did it before
we were too old to be able to hike the
highest mountain and wade the coldest stream. Armed with all the woolies
we could beg, borrow or purchase, we
headed way south via Buenos Aires
and the “end of the earth” town of Ushuaia, Argentina. We sailed across the
horrific Drake Passage, past notorious
Cape Horn to the continent of Antarctica for three weeks of travel to the Antarctica Peninsula, South Georgia and
both Falkland Islands. Imagine “wet”
zodiac landings on a deserted black
sand beach surrounded by glaciers and
barren snowcapped mountains and to
be greeted by 40,000 King Penguins.
It got better during other similar
encounters with thousands of penguins representing six species and their
friends: fur, leopard and elephant seals,
albatross, four varieties of whales, and
sea and land birds that only frequent
the frigid southlands.
Not to forget the scenery that
never stops. Granted
some of it is stark and
harsh, but much is incredibly beautiful with
alpine like mountains
looming high above
and reflected in mirror
seas ranging in color
from black to neon aqua
blue/green. Icebergs of
all shapes and colors,
some with hundreds
of penguins and seals,
bob about at close range
while ever present magnificent albatross soaring overhead.
We must stress, for those who
question our motives and/or those
who traverse such pristine unspoiled
lands, that all current expeditions are
done with great care and attention to
not leaving traces of human contact.
Be it sanitizing and scrubbing of “gum
boots,” not trampling what little plant
life there is, littering or taking of souvenirs, or disturbing the native population – everyone takes the regulations
seriously. Not that problems don’t exist. While outsiders are instructed to let
all penguins and seals have the “right
of way”, they don’t care at all. From
the get-go they just do their own thing.
Being unafraid and as curious about
us as we are about them, they mingle
freely. What’s more they want to play
with their strange looking new friends
even to the point of challenging us to
become one of them. Granted, all this
can be intimidating at times – after one
stops laughing.
We could go on, but our readers
get the idea. Truth to tell, our trip to
Antarctica and its neighbor islands is
proving hard to set aside as we continue to relive the events and all that
we saw and did. To be sure, there is an
incredible world out their beyond our
lovely Molokai shores.
Mahalo
Molokaì!!!
From the moment we received the heart
wrenching phone call late on March 29th
until the day we put Scotty to rest on April
2, Good Friday, the outpouring of aloha
has been overwhelming. We have been
comforted by your love and touched tremendously by your generosity.
Mahalo to the first responders, those that
tried to help at the accident scene, Uncle
Moku and Aunty Lori Buchanan for the
love you showed to our family and Scotty, to our Horner Ohana (Reyes, Paleka,
Maliu, Kang/Kaaihue, Clarke) and Pauole
Ohana, to our L.D.S. Church Ohana, Bob
Kaikaka, Zac’s Crew, to our family, inlaws, friends, everyone and anyone that
gave us words of condolences, monetary
gifts, made dinner, brought desserts, food,
drinks and other items to help us prepare
for the services for Scotty, Mahalo. To
Norm and the New Creations gang, to
have our “Scotty Shirts” ordered Wednesday and have them in our hands on Thursday, unbelievable!!! To the kitchen crew
that worked tirelessly night after night,
and prepared an awesome luncheon after
the service. You have no idea what you
all mean to us, we are forever grateful. To
Scotty’s friends, Wayne Boy Kaauwai mahalo for taking our cousin in and teaching
him everything he knew and for showing
him the true beauty of this island. To David Bailey, when he wasn’t talking about
Wayne Boy to the ohana he was talking
about you ALL THE TIME. Hema and
Ohana, thanks for always being there. Kaleo Sambajon, you was the only bradda
Scotty brought to family dinners and you
was always there for Scotty!- Scotty loved
you guys plenty, he loved ALL his friends
plenty! Scotty has many friends, and now
it’s such an awesome feeling to know our
cousin was always having a good time
and was loved by many when he wasn’t
with us. To Scotty Boy, your music and
your pictures you left for us will keep us
skankin’ and smiling forever!!!
Scotty didn’t find his way to Moloka’i by
accident, all his life from as long as we can
remember he promised to move here.
Each time he came to visit he never wanted to leave, he knew Moloka’i was where
he wanted to be, it was his home. Scotty
was a mellow, humble soul, always allowing the wind to blow him in any direction,
always popping up when we least expected
it, he was always there when we needed
him. Although our family brought him
here, his friends is what kept him here.
Scotty’s passing has left a void in our heart,
a sadness that we cannot yet comprehend.
We feel his love when the wind blows on
our face or from the warmth of the sun,
we smile and think of him every time we
hear a reggae song and we feel his pain
each time a rain drop falls, we feel his presence amongst us all the time. We miss
Scotty tremendously but find comfort in
the love he had for us and the love we have
for him and the memories that we have of
our times together. We find comfort in
knowing that he lived his life and enjoyed
every minute of it. From all of this we’ve
learned to cherish each day and live each
day as if it was your last, never take life for
granted, let those you love know just how
much you love them. Scotty would never
want any one dwelling on the way he left
this life, he wants us focused on the way
he lived his life, love one another, live for
others, help your brothers and pass it on!!!
Families are Forever.
Live Pono, One Love,
The Horner Ohana
Government
It Pays To Check Your Checks
State program holds unclaimed funds.
By Megan Stephenson
S
economic woe. Their website allows
residents of Hawaii to search by name
or business for any unclaimed funds.
A search of ‘Molokai’ brings up many
businesses with that name in the title
– Molokai Properties, Molokai Fish,
Molokai Guided Mule Tours, Molokai
High School, to name a few – as well as
the organization who owes that money
and how much.
Over the past four years, the department has handled a yearly average
of nearly 8,000 claims, with an average
check amount of $653.
David Mikami, owner of Molokai
Drugs, came across the program on
a newscast one morning and had his
ay you are owed a check, from a
business or from the State, and
it never arrived. You may have
forgotten about it, moved with no forwarding address, or the amount was
too small to check up on.
Well, in as much time as it takes
to fill out a Census form, you can have
that money. The State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance has a
program that receives all those undelivered checks and holds on to them
– currently around $150 million in unclaimed funds, according to Colleen C.
Ajifu, Program Specialist.
The Unclaimed Property Program
may be a hidden gem in this time of
Count You In
Census 2010 News Release
H
to get the island’s rates up before April
20th,” said Hawaii Census Media Specialist Roberta Wong Murray.
That is the date a determination
will be made on how many census
workers will need to go door to door to
collect responses in early May.
There will also be Questionnaire
Assistance Centers set up around the
island from April 12th through 16th.
The locations and times are listed below.
Friendly Market Center 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.; Kualapuù Market 3 p.m. to 6
p.m.; Kulana Òiwi, Na Puùwai 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m.; Manaè Goods and Grindz 1
p.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, call 1 (866)
872-6868
The U.S. Census counts every
resident in the United States, and is
required by the Constitution to take
place every 10 years. Federal laws protect the confidentiality of all personal
information provided. The information
collected is used to produce statistics,
and cannot be used against you by any
government agency or court.
8th Annual
Molokai Senior Fair
ave you mailed in your census information yet? Molokai
is lagging behind state averages for response rates, and Census
2010 workers are doing extra work on
the island to raise participation. Census information is important because it
plays a key role in determining where
more than $400 billion of federal funding goes to such services as hospitals,
schools, bridges and roads and emergency services. Many use the data on
an everyday basis to improve people’s
quality of life. It also affects the numbers of seats Hawaii occupies in the
U.S. House of Representatives.
East Molokai, representing a population of 4,688, has had a response
rate of 43 percent as of April 9, 2010.
West Molokai, with a population of
2,569, has a current response rate of 30
percent, while Kalawao County, population 147, has had no responses.
The state-wide average response
rate is 59 percent, and census specialists have expressed concern that Molokai is so far behind.
“We are making a final big push
daughter, Kim Svetin, look into it. She
found $76 owned to the business, as
well as a claim for her grandmother.
“I was shocked,” Svetin said. “You
don’t realize [it’s there] – you think you
cashed all your checks.”
To check if there are any outstanding payments, visit www.ehawaii.gov/
lilo/app. If your name or business is
found, you can either file a claim as
the original owner, on behalf of the deceased owner, or as a business owner.
Mail in the claim and provide a document that proves you own that property, a copy of current identification with
mailing address and social security
number.
Svetin said the process is easy, and
the check arrives in a few weeks.
“There’s no reason not to go on
[the site],” Svetin added.
The Unclaimed Property Program
was established to provide the residents of Hawaii and others with the
opportunity to claim and recover funds
that may have been forgotten and reported to the Program, according to
Ajifu. The Program holds in safekeeping unclaimed property for the rightful
owners and provides free public service
to claim the available funds. Unclaimed
property owners may file a claim at any
time.
Post Office to Offer Tax Night
Late Collections
United States Postal Service News Release
A
total of 27 Post Offices across
the state will offer late collection of mail from specially
marked collection boxes on Tax Day,
Thursday, Apr. 15, to accommodate
last-second filers of federal tax returns.
Kaunakakai Post Office is one of the
participating locations.
The post offices will have collection boxes and/or lobby drop slots labeled with special bright orange signs
indicating Tax Mail Drop – Final PickUp Midnight. Tax forms with correct
postage deposited in those specially
designated boxes and slots by midnight will receive Apr. 15 postmarks.
Collection boxes and Post Office lobby
drops at all other Post Offices will be
collected only at their regular posted
times on April 15.
Due to the declining numbers of
citizens who submit hard-copy tax returns by mail, the Postal Service has
discontinued its tradition of providing
curbside service to last-second filers of
tax mail at its drive-by collection boxes.
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Kualapuù Center Expands
PROGRAM ASSISTANT II -Molokai
Assist with the presentation of Evidence Based/Best Practice
substance abuse prevention curriculums to youth/families referred by
agencies/schools. Assist with the counseling of youth on the dangers of
substance use/abuse. Good writing, oral, and interpersonal skills. Ability
to relate and work effectively with youth and adults. High School Diploma
or equivalent and (1) year experience working with youth or youth groups.
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send/fax/email cover letter and resume to:
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458 Keawe Street
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Email: personnel@alulike.org
For a copy of the job description, visit our website at www.alulike.org
Quick-stop store opens doors to public.
by Heather Driscoll
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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pcountry Fast Stop, a new convenience store, opened its doors
Friday at Kualapuù Center, offering the community an array of goods and
services.
As its name implies, the store is for
patrons who need to make a quick pit-stop
to grab a few grocery items, snacks or utilize their various services.
Services include Internet with printer,
fax, copy machine, scanner, and an ATM.
Upcountry plans on charging customers
eight cents a minute for the Internet, 18
cents for copies and scanning, and $1.50 for
the first page of a fax and 50 cents thereafter.
Goods offered are various microwavable and frozen foods, snacks, household
items and baby supplies.
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Located behind Molokai Dispatch in the
Moore Business Center
The Upcountry Fast Stop group says
it’s a positive addition to the community, which didn’t have a business center
or ATM until now. Prior to its opening,
Kualapuù residents had to utilize the
schools for Internet and other computer
needs.
Also coming soon will be a neighboring laundry mat managed by the Upcountry staff, and is currently in its permitting
phase. Upcountry is anticipating another
two months before the laundry mat opens,
while its infrastructure is modified for water use.
Upcountry Fast Stop will be open
seven days a week; Mon. thru Fri. from
7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to
7:30 p.m.; and Sun. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours are subject to change.
Come join us for beautiful music!!
Kamehameha School Guitar Club
is coming to Home Pumehana
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 4:00 P.M.
Free!!
Refreshments Provided
OPEN HOUSE
by Comstock Construction, Inc.
In Maunaloa Town,
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• Free Flying Lessons
• Beach Supplies
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• Books & Puzzles
• Silver & Shell Jewelry
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April 16, 2010 11 am- 6 pm Friday
April 17, 2010 10 am -6 pm Saturday
Free Pupu from 11:00 am—1 pm Saturday Only
Meet & Greet Representatives from Honsador Lumber on Saturday.
April 18, 2010 11 am—3 pm Sunday— Final Showing
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years back with lots of amenities. It is situated on one well landscaped acre with rock walls. A
must see to appreciate all it’s custom details. Asking $1,175,000. CPR
On the beach…Owner needs to sell this two bed/two bath house located about 4 mile from
town. Great sunsets and whale watching from the lanai . Just steps to Hawaii’s
largest barrier reef. Needs some work. Sale pending. Asking $695,000. IN ESCROW
Paniolo Hale Q2 - Nice one bedroom/two bath condo with vaulted ceilings and hardwood
floors. Recently remodeled and painted through out. Over looks the pool. This unit has many
repeat guests and makes for a great vacation rental. Asking $375,000
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has been recently painted through out. Nice views of Lanai, sunsets and endless ocean.
Asking $129,000. Currently in our rental pool – call for showings.
Long Term
Wavecrest - one bedroom one bath condo asking $950 to $1000 with utilities
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Kualapuù Town
Kualapuù School Increases
Solar Energy
By Lydia Trinidad, Principal
K
ualapuù School has expanded
its commitment to Molokai’s
“Go Green and Carbon Clean”
community effort by increasing its photovoltaic capacity. The school now averages about 170 kWh per day in generating electricity. Through the use of solar
panels the school currently saves about
$1,887 a month on its electrical bill.
To complement these actions, the
school will partner with Maui Electric
this May. Together, Kualapuù School
and Maui Electric will help to educate
students about energy conservation
and electrical safety. Students will be
encouraged to bring what they learn
home as part of this community-wide
outreach project to promote safe and
sustainable practices.
Akaùla Invites Donors to Fly
By Victoria J. Newberry, Head of School
E
ach year Akaùla School families raise money to fund the
school’s financial aid program by hosting signature events on
Molokaì, Maui and Oahu. This year
Molokaì Calls Oahu will be held at
the Pacific Aviation Museum on May
8, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
The evening will include heavy pupu,
entertainment, silent auction, movies
in the museum theater, a chance to try
your hand at a flight simulator, and
more. Above all, we promise it will be
Molokai style.
We invite you to join us for a
night of 1940s inspired fun while
supporting educational choice and
a quality-learning environment for
an ethnically and economically diverse Molokai student population in
grades five through eight. There are
several ways you may help: purchase
an “Enlisted” man’s seat for $50 each;
purchase an “Enlisted” table of eight
for $400. We’ll hold the table with a
reserved sign for your party; purchase
a reserved “Officers” seat for $100. Your
ticket will include two drink coupons
and a Molokai “goodie” bag; purchase
a reserved “Officers” table of eight for
$800. This will give you and your party reserved VIP seating as well as two
drink coupons and a Molokai “goodie”
bag for each person at your table; make
a cash donation; donate to either the
live or silent auction. The donation can
be an item such as a set of dishes, an
MP3 player, or a work of art. It can also
be a certificate for a service such as a
hotel stay, surf lesson, dinner, or haircut.
All proceeds and gifts will di-
rectly benefit the school’s financial
aid program and they will be listed in
the event program. Akaùla School is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations
are therefore tax deductable. We are
now able to take on line reservations
at our school web site; reservations
are due by May 1.
We know there are many worthy
causes deserving of your support. On
behalf of the entire Akaùla Òhana,
thank you for considering ours. We
look forward to seeing you on May 8.
Kualapuù Directory
Akaùla School
(808) 567-6980
Denise Gift Shop
(808) 567-6083
Lomi Massage
(808) 553-8034
Shirley’s Salon
(808) 567-6074
Bennett Pottery
(808) 567-6585
Kualapuù Cookhouse
(808) 567-9655
Molokai Furniture
(808) 567-6083
Upcountry Fast Stop
(808) 336-1176
Coffees of Hawaii
(808)567-9490 ext.26/27
www.coffeesofhawaii.com
Kualapuù Market
(808) 567-6243
M.R. Variety
(808) 567-6800
Vintage Aloha Wear
(808) 558-8966
Kualapuù School
(808) 567-6900 • Fax: 808-567-6906
www.kualapuu.k12.hi.us
Purdy’s Nut Farm
(808) 567-6601
Damien Tours
(808) 567-6171
If you would like your business listed here contact
The Molokai Dispatch at 552-2781
or sales@TheMolokaiDispatch.com
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Visit Kalaupapa!
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• $50/person. Cash/personal & traverlers checks only.
• Please call for reserations, and information regarding
Hike/Tour: 808-567-6171 (Office Hours: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.).
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Land & Environment
Preserving the Land:
Humpback Whale Sanctuary
Kawaikapu Blessed
Hosting Meetings
Molokai Land Trust News Release
NOAA News Release
settlement. Ranching began in
the 1850s and continued into the
20th century. Today the 196.4-acre
Kawaikapu Preseve will be protected from future development
and all historic and cultural sites
will be protected and significant
biological and ecological resources will be sustained for culture
and future spiritual, cultural, and
subsistence users.
Maui County Council Chair,
Danny Mateo, spoke about the
purchase of Kawaikapu, which
started in 2004 and was finalized
in December 2009, as an example
of fortitude, commitment, and
partnership among many government and community groups
such as Maui County; State of
Hawaii Legacy Lands Commission; State Department of Land
and Natural Resources: State
Historic Preservation Division;
Pastor Cappy Caparida blesses the land and all the landowner, Greg Gordon;
Kawaikapu Community Adviwho will work to heal the land.
sory Committee; Ke Aupuni Lokahi,
Inc;
and MLT. “Tough challenges
he Molokaì Land Trust (MLT),
are
worth
it
when you see the end result.
adjacent neighbors, and guest digKawaikapu
is the beginning of preservnitaries participated on Saturday,
ing
and
protecting
the land for its people
April 3, 2010 at the Kawaikapu Preserve
and
a
legacy
for
today
and future generaland blessing to launch the preserve’s futions,”
said
Mateo.
ture as a conservation and cultural preAbbey Mayer, former executive
serve.
director
of Ke Aupuni Lokahi, said,
The blessing, conducted by Pas“Kawaikapu
represents an opportunity
tor Cappy Caparida, honored Auntie
to
re-establish
the extensive loi system
Marie Place, Pookela, Molokai Laau
in
the
watershed
property, nurture the
Lapau and daughter of “Bamboo “ Danative
plants
used
for cultural purposes,
vis, who is one of the oldest kupuna
manage
subsistence
gathering, and proin the Kawaikapu-Kainalu Ahupuaa.
tect
the
native
forest.
The work begins
William “Billy” Akutagawa spoke of
now
for
the
community
to re-establish a
Kawaikapu’s historical ownership and
cultural
and
spiritual
connection
to the
significance. Kawaikapu’s name literally
land,”
said
Mayer.
translations to “the sacred waters” and
The mission of the Molokaì
is the birthplace of Chief Abner Paki, the
Land
Trust is to protect and restore the
grandson of High Chief Kamehameha
land,
natural and cultural resources of
Nui Ai Luau and the biological father
Molokaì,
and to perpetuate the unique
of Bernice Pauahi Bishop. In subsequent
Native
Hawaiian
traditions and characyears, the area provided homes for dister
of
the
islands
for the benefit of the
placed residents of the Kalaupapa Penfuture
generations
of all Molokaì, parinsula who were forced to move because
ticularly
Native
Hawaiians.
the newly created Hansen’s disease
T
Aloha to the Earth
Molokai Nature Conservancy News Release
A
pril is a time to honor the earth,
and there’s no better way than
attending Molokai’s 18th annual
Earth Day celebration. The event, organized by the Molokai Nature Conservancy, will be held at Mitchell Pauole Center
on Friday April 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.
There will be ono food, door prizes,
live entertainment and over 40 educa-
tional exhibits from conservation and environmental organizations. This year’s
feature band is Molokai’s own Paàkai,
recent winner of Brown Bags to Stardom.
The celebration’s 2010 theme is “Aloha
Àina E Hoòla I Ka Waihona Honua!”
“When we aloha the Earth, She in turn
gives life to our children!”
Ko kiò keòkeò
Wiliwili Hawaiian Plants showcases native plants.
By Bill Garnett
H
ibiscus arnottianua immaculatus. This small tree is found
only in lowland
mesic to wet forest on
Molokai’s North Shore.
It is currently known
from two populations
and was historically recorded from within the
boundary of the National Historical Park in the
Waihanau drainage.
With the help of
school and community
volunteers, 160 hibiscus
have been planted in the
moist drainage at the top of the Kalaupapa trail.
Originally, the wild collected
source for our plants – coming from
the Botanical gardens on Kaua’i and
Oahu, and represented one collection
we made in1990 from the
Papalaua valley population. Then, in the past
year, cuttings were collected using ropes on the
slopes above the cliffs
just west of Wailau near
the location of the last
surviving population of
Pua ala Brighamia rockii
on Molokai.
Plantings can have
difficulty due to goats,
deer and insect pests:
slugs, snails, hibiscus-mites, but more
than 90 percent have survived in the
plantings area required for planting six
to 10 feet squared.
Moloka’i
Porta Potties
• Portable toilet rental
• Grease trap,
• Cesspool & septic pumping
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T
he National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
(NOAA)’s Hawaiian Islands
Humpback Whale National Marine
Sanctuary will host a series of informational public meetings for the upcoming management plan review of
the sanctuary. The statewide meetings are scheduled April 12 - May
14, 2010.
Molokai’s meeting will be on
May 14 at the Mitchell Pauole Center, 6 – 9 p.m.
The sanctuary is committed
to an open and transparent review
process and is inviting the public to
participate. Throughout the management plan review, the public will
have the opportunity to comment on
sanctuary management and issues
and suggest new directions for the
sanctuary, as well as be informed of
the current sanctuary information.
Those who wish to attend are
encouraged to call 1-888-55-WHALE
ext 267 or e-mail
hihwmanagementplan@noaa.
gov to register, so that additional
dates may be added if capacity at
any venue is exceeded. For more
detailed information, including exact times and location, please visit: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.
noaa.gov/mprmeetings.html.
NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the
ocean to the surface of the sun, and
conserves and manages our coastal
and marine resources. Visit http://
www.noaa.gov. or http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov
Molokai Energy Efficiency
Incentives and Rebates
By Mark Becker
H
awaii is unique with its legends surrounding the sun. The
demigod “Maui” is said to
have lassoed the sun in order to slow
it down and make the days longer on
the islands. Hawaii is unique in other
ways as well; it has the highest electric
rates in the nation. To add insult to injury, Molokai’s electric rates are among
the highest in Hawaii. Large amounts
of solar radiation coupled with large
electric bills make Molokai one of the
most suitable places on earth for solar
electric and solar thermal systems.
Solar electric photovoltaic power
(PV) and solar thermal power are proven technologies capable of efficiently
harnessing power from the sun.
There are local loan programs,
utility rebate programs, and state and
federal tax credit programs that reduce
the cost of energy efficiency improvements. Grants are available for businesses and agriculture as well.
Take advantage of them!
- The federal government offers a
30 percent tax credit for PV and thermal (no limit), and a 35 percent state
tax credit with a max $5000 for PV,
$2250 for solar thermal.
- MECO credits you excess power
from solar PV for up to a year, called
net metering, available on a “firstcome, first-served” basis to customers
that generate electricity using solar PV
power. Unfortunately, Kaunakakai has
been removed from this program. According to MECO, this is due to “saturation of the grid” and “quality of
power” issues. Molokai residents still
have time to install solar PV, but this
window of opportunity may be closing (hopefully temporarily) as more
systems are installed. MECO may reinstate the approval of solar PV in affected areas if studies prove that power
quality remains at their high standard.
- A new program, know as the production incentive, allows qualified customers to receive a fixed rate per kWh
for power produced from solar PV over
a 20-year contract. Yes, you will be able
to sell excess power back to the utility!
- MECO also offers a residential
program for solar water heater rebates
up to $750. As of January 1, 2010, this
rebate is not available for systems installed on new residential construction
because new building codes require
installation of solar thermal systems.
Their solar thermal loan program offers a $1,000 rebate for installations.
Residential homeowners with existing
electric water heaters are eligible and
must provide a down payment equal to
35 percent of the system cost. Loan payments are based on expected monthly
savings. Following the average down
payment of $1,650, you will not incur
any additional costs. Once the loan is
paid, the average family will be saving
$600 annually.
- MECO has an “electric car-charging rate,” currently 50-75 percent less
than average electric rates. Why buy
gas when you can “refill” your car for
less than $5.00? Of course, when you
purchase an electric vehicle, utilize the
Federal tax credit! ($2250 to $7500).
And virtually all energy star appliances qualify for a $50-$75 utility rebate.
In summary, there are quite a few
large rebates/credits you can receive
for solar thermal and solar PV. Nonresidents do qualify for the Hawaii
state tax credit for PV and solar thermal. One area of improvement would
be for Molokai to have a property tax
exemption for energy efficient improvements as Honolulu does. This is
a good question to pose to your elected
representatives.
For credits and rebates: www.
dsireusa.gov
For other energy savings measures: www.hawaiienergy.com
For a solar PV or solar thermal estimate: www.HawaiiSPS.com
About the author: Mark Becker is
a general contractor/solar consultant
and consumer advocate. Mark@HawaiiSPS.com
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Entertainment
Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Photons work hard to get
from the heart of the sun to the surface. They can take up
to 160,000 years to complete the 400,000+-mile journey.
And yet once Earth-bound photons get topside, they travel
the 93-million-mile distance to our planet in just over
eight minutes. I foresee a metaphorically similar situation
unfolding in your life in the coming weeks. A development
that has been a long time in the making will accelerate tremendously in its last phase of ripening.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus genius Irving Berlin
(1888-1989) has been called the greatest songwriter who
ever lived. Among his 1,500 compositions were iconic
tunes like “God Bless America” and “White Christmas,” as
well as scores for 18 Hollywood movies and 19 Broadway
shows. And yet he never learned to read or write music.
Was he embarrassed about his handicap? Not at all. He
even bragged about it. He felt that having such a minimal
grasp of the conventions of songwriting was an advantage,
giving him the freedom to be extraordinarily original. Is
there any way in which you’re like Irving Berlin, Taurus?
Do you have a seeming limitation that is actually an aid
to your creativity and uniqueness? Celebrate it this week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Present the following dare to a
person or persons with whom you would like to go deeper:
“You think you know me, but you really know just a tantalizing fraction. Would you like to experience the rest of the
story?” And if anyone expresses interest, take him or her on
a magical tour they won’t forget. Reveal the sides of you
that are too mysteriously interesting to show the general
public, or too intimate to reveal to anyone you don’t trust,
or so potent they might intimidate those who don’t have a
lot of self-possession.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In North America, California
Condors are the biggest flying birds that live on land. Their
wingspans are up to ten feet. Once sacred to certain Native
Americans, these members of the vulture family can live
for 60 years and soar as high as 15,000 feet. But they came
close to extinction in the 20th century, mostly because of
human activity. In 1987, conservationists intervened. In
the hope of replenishing the population in captivity, they
captured every last one of the 22 remaining wild condors.
Painstaking efforts gradually yielded results, and today
there are 348 birds, including 187 in the wild. I bring this to
your attention, Scorpio, because I believe now is an excellent time to begin a project to save your own metaphorical
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Every changed circumstance version of an “endangered species.”
contains opportunities, which accrue to the first people to
recognize them,” wrote poet Charles Potts. “Since circum- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to Us Weekly,
stances are in constant flux, there is a steady stream of op- baseball star Alex Rodriguez owns two paintings of himself
portunities. Learn to spot them and make them your own.” in which he’s portrayed as half-man, half-horse. This is an
I offer you this advice, Gemini, because you’ll soon be in a excellent time for you to be inspired by his example. Gazing
prime position to derive great benefit from it. If you tweak at a picture of a mythical centaur who looks like you would
your attitude just right -- aligning your novelty receptors to speak to your subconscious mind in just the right way. Bybe on high alert -- the clattering commotion of metamor- passing your rational ego, that stirring icon would animate
phosis that’s headed your way will bring with it a bustling and cultivate the wise animal in you. It would stimulate
welter of unforeseen openings.
the sweet spot where your physical vitality overlaps your
visionary intelligence. Do you know anyone who could
CANCER (June 21-July 22): First the negatives: Don’t be a Photoshop this powerful image for you?
martyr to what you’ve won. Don’t let your success oppress
you. Don’t become a slave to the useful role you’ve earned. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here’s my startling preDon’t neglect your own needs as you serve the needs of diction: More Capricorn spiritual seekers will become enthose who admire you for what you give. Now let’s try a lightened in the next five weeks than in any comparable
more positive way to frame the challenges ahead of you: period of history. Hell, there’ll be so much infinity mixed
Keep questioning whether the fruits of your victories are with eternity available for your tribe that even a lot of you
still enjoyable and fulfilling to you. Make sure the triumphs non-seekers could get a lightning bolt of illumination or
of the past don’t get in the way of the potential triumphs of two. That’s not to say that you *have* to accept the upliftthe future. Find out how your success may need to evolve. ing revelations, or even tune in to them, for that matter.
Push beyond what’s good and head in the direction of If you’d prefer to ignore the sacred hubbub and go about
what’s great.
your practical business without having to hassle with the
consequences of a divine download, that’s fine.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): My rage against the machine began early. I joined my first protest march at age 15, led a AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Can you imagine what it
boycott at 17, and was tear-gassed by cops at a demon- would be like to venture into the opposite of the Bermuda
stration when I was 18. In the intervening years, my anger Triangle? You know, a zone where wonderfully odd things
at injustice has broadened and deepened. I’ve lent my occur rather than bad strange things? I think that such a
rebel yells to hundreds of righteous causes. But in 2006, place exists, and I think you’ll soon find it. The luck that
I decided to shift my approach. Instead of fighting every unfolds for you will be a blend of dumb and brilliant. The
single abuse that incited my ire, I chose three to concen- discoveries you make may be useless on the outside but
trate on: the obscene militarism of the American govern- valuable on the inside. Lost keys may reappear and missing
ment, the extreme financial disparities between the rich links will materialize out of nowhere. Here’s the piece de
and poor, and the environmental degradations caused by resistance: An apparent memory of the future could procorporations and corporate culture. Since then, my crusad- vide a secret passageway to a previously hidden enclave
ing energy has been more focused and effective, and my that contains “magic garbage.”
general mood has brightened. I recommend you consider
a similar change, Leo. It’s an excellent time for you to give PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In honor of the new identity
you’re evolving into, I hereby give you the nickname of “Miracle
more of your passion to fewer causes.
Player,” or else -- if you like one of these better -- “Sleek Cat”
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do you remember the mon- or “Giant Step” or “Fate Whisperer.” You may hereafter also use
ster that sometimes lived under your bed when you were any of the following titles to refer to yourself: “CEO of My Own
a kid? Recently it found its way back to you, and has been Life” or “Self-Teacher of Jubilance and Serenity” or “Fertile Blur
spending time in your closet. It’s not as frightening as it of Supple Strength.” Feel free, as well, to anoint your head with
used to be, and I’m not alarmed by its return. In fact, I pure organic virgin olive oil, fashion a crown for yourself out of
think it has an important message for you that would be roses and shredded masks, and come up with a wordless sound
valuable to discover. I encourage you to invite it out for a that is a secret sign you’ll give to yourself whenever you need
conversation. As you might suspect, as soon as it delivers to remember the marvelous creature you are on your way to
becoming.
its crazy wisdom, it will leave you in peace.
Hawaiian: Lauài. Salad. He ài me he lau like
òle no ka ài àna.
When I go home, I have salad for dinner. Ke
hele I ka home, ài au I ka lauài no ka àina
ahiahi.
By Liì Apiki
English: Ubiquitous. Being present everywhere.
Tourists with cameras may be ubiquitous in
Hawaii, but not particularly on Molokai.
TRY LOOK!
New advertising options at the Molokai
Dispatch. Make your business seen for
only $16.50/week, with 4 week minimum.
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What’s Happening Molokai
Aunty’s Corner
A
loha Aunty
here again.
I had to go
to Maui on the really clothes-ripping,
windy day last
Wednesday on the
ferry. Woo Weeee!
I took Dramamine which made me
feel really drunk but I didn’t get sick
when the ferry tipped on the side and
everyone got sea sick. Boy oh boy, not
a pleasant time was had by all. Coming back was a piece of cake. Only saw
three spouts and a back of a whale. I
believe they know when I’m near and
they hide. I just can’t seem to have
them do anything around me. My stepfather wouldn’t let me go fishing with
them because the fish wouldn’t bite. I’m
jinxed I think. While on Maui I stayed
with family. My sweet nephew gave me
two wall hangings that are from China
and are from Qi Gong. They are all in
Chinese so I can’t read them. One of
them represents the spine. I can’t keep
my eyes off of it. If there is anyone who
can tell me what they say I’d like you to
come tell me.
My friend, Omar, works at Kumu
Farms and wanted to let everyone
know that Manu has greatly expanded
the farm. They have avocadoes, carrots,
beets [not my favorite], and all other
kinds of veggies and herbs and fruits.
Be sure to go out and visit. I think it is
so interesting there.
Ka’ahumanu ladies were making
Easter bonnets for church. Speaking
of church, Aunty Kauila says that we
should all wear our Lauhala hats. I
never used to but I’ve begun to really
enjoy wearing hats. Father Clyde announced that they were giving an aloha
send off for our Great Lady, St. Sophia.
I loved our church. It was old but had
such warm feelings.
The Ka’ahumanu, Chapter 8, will
be meeting the second Wednesday of
the month. They are excited because
they will be at the Kalaniana’ole Hall.
Joyce, one of our e-mail subscribers is
in Japan and wrote me from there. Our
paper really goes out to the far corners
of the world. Anyone know where else
it goes? There is a very sweet kupuna
at Home Pumehana named Aunty
Thelma. Someone, some time ago, stole
her violin. She misses it greatly and
has asked me if I would put this in my
column. If you know where it could
be you may call me at the Dispatch.
While scanning the old papers I am so
surprised at how low the airplane fares
were in the early 90s. Can you believe
$35 one way to Honolulu or $19.95 to
Maui one way? I see there was a Molokai Broiler. I don’t know where it was.
Was it the old Paddlers?
Two young men came in from
Hawaii’s Finest. They promote different groups, one of which is Katchafire.
They certainly were taught well by
their kapuna when this ol’ kupuna
came up to talk with them they were really sweet. Well, mahalo plenty for all
the great comments and the information I receive. Have a blessed week and
see you around town be sure to stop me
and say aloha.
Aloha ia oe, Aunty Kapua
► featured event
Turbo Kick Classes: Na Puùwai Fitness
Center. 6-7 a.m. 553-5848.
Strength/Yoga Classes: Na Puùwai Fitness. 5 - 6 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle
Fellowship 7-8 p.m., Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please)
Molokai Archery Club - Indoor Shoot:
MPC, 7 p.m. (Open to Public)
Karaoke: Hotel Molokai. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ing): Ka Hale Pomaika’i’s center 13.5 miles
Mana’e in Ualapu’e, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Open
only to addict or anyone who thinks they
may have a drug problem. 558-8480, #1
for AA, #2 for NA, #4 for sober housing,
#5 for treatment, drug testing or other
information.
► Boys’ volleyball vs. Hana, The Barn,
April 23-24
► Simon & Friends FREE dog training
classes April 24-25. Must attend classes to
enter May 1st dog show. Call for details
553-3419
► Ierusalema Pomaika’i Church Bazaar at
Kalama’ula, April 24 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Laulau plate sale, baked goods, all vendors
welcome! Contact Joy Gaspar 213-5736
► Kamehameha Guitar Club will be coming to Home Pumehana, April 24, 4 p.m.
► Kualapuù School presents Ka Moòlelo
ò Puù Peèlua school play, April 28, 6:30
p.m. in the cafeteria. Get there early!
► May 1-9 is Molokai Habitat for Humanity Annual Women Build week! Please call
560-5444
► Molokai Country Fair May 1 at Lanikeha, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entertainment,
contests, exhibitions and dog show
► Track & Field Games by Maui County,
May 1 at 9:30 a.m. Register ages 9-14 at
Kaunakakai Gym office or call 553-5141
► Hawaii High School Rodeo Association
- Molokai hosting Tough Enough to Wear
Pink. May 2, 8 a.m. - pau, Molokai Ranch
arena. 336-0240
► Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo
May 2, starting at 8 a.m. at Molokai Ranch
Arena. Benefiting Molokai Cancer Fund.
336-0240
► Spring Disco on May 7, benefiting
Akaùla School. 6-9 p.m. at Mitchell Pauole
Center
► Molokai Ka Hula Piko 2010! May 15 from
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mitchell Pauole Center
every week
¤ WED, APRIL 14
► Ahahui Kaahumanu Chapter VIII meeting at Kalaniana’ole Hall, 3:30 p.m.
Hula class Home Pumehana 10 -11 a.m.
Call Lori 553-5402
Hawaiian Crafts Home Pumehana 11
a.m. - 12 p.m. Call Lori 553-5402
Overeaters Anonymous: Home Pumehana in the large Hall from 4 - 5 p.m. Call
213.5353
Cross Fit lasses: Na Puùwai Fitness
Center. 5 - 6 a.m. 553-5848
Aunty Pearl”s Ukulele Class: Home
Pumehana, open to all. 9 - 10 a.m.
Àina Momona Grower’s Market: Located behind MCSC 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Looking for more growers. Call PJ White at
567-6713
Center. 5 - 6 p.m. 553-5848.
AIKIDO class: Soto Mission behind Kanemitsu Bakery. 5 - 6 p.m. 552-2496 or visit
FriendlyAikido.com
Alcoholics Anonymous: Manaè Meeting, Ka Hale Pomaikaì Office, 13.5 miles
east of Kaunakakai, 5:30 -6:30 p.m.
Kaunakakai Community Learning
Center: (K’kai School Computer Lab), open
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Pick-up soccer: Kaunakaki baseball field. 7 p.m.
¤ THURS, APRIL 15
► Katchafire playing at Paddlers Inn at
8:30 p.m. Pre tickets $30
► Read Aloud America at Kualapuù
Svaroopa Yoga Class at Molokai
Oceanside Health and Wellness Center
(old Pau Hana Inn). 5:15 - 7 p.m. Call Connie at 553-3597
Molokai Community Children’s Council
every second Thursday 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at
Home Pumehana. Call 567-6308
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Maunaloa
Senior Center 9 - 10 a.m. Call Pearl 553-5402
Crafts at Mitchell Pauole Center 10-11
a.m. Call Caroline 553-5402
Ka’ano Meeting on Hua’ai Road a.k.a.
MCC road. Garden is on left, at 4 p.m. For
more information call 553-5701.
Reading Partners Program: M’kai Public
Library front porch, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Yoga class open to students, families
and the community. Held at Kilohana
cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Call Joshua
Adachi to register 553-1730
¤ FRI, APRIL 16
► Tennis at East-West Playoffs, Maui
► Track & Field MIL Meet #3, 4 p.m. at
King Kekaulike
► Softball vs. Seabury Hall 4 p.m.
► Baseball vs. Seabury Hall, 3:30 p.m.
► Molokai Earth Day Celebration! 5 - 10
p.m., Mitchell Pauole Center
► 8th Annual Senior Fair at Home Pumehana, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Svaroopa Yoga Home Pumehana 7:45 9:30 a.m. Call Connie 553-3597
AIKIDO Class: Soto Mission behind
Kanemitsu Bakery. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 5522496 or visit FriendlyAikido.com
Aunty Pearl”s Ukulele Class: Home
Pumehana, open to all. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Svaroopa Yoga at Home Pumehana,
7:45-9:30 a.m. Call Connie 553-3597.
Farmer’s Market for Seniors: Home
Pumehana Senior Center. 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. Held every Friday except holidays.
553-3216.
Narcotics Anonymous: No Fear Meeting,
Manila Camp Park, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Open
Meeting.
Na Kupuna: Hotel Molokai. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hotbread Meeting, AA meeting: Molokai
Princess pavilion at the wharf. 9 pm to 10
pm. 336-0191.
¤ SAT, APRIL 17
► Tennis at East-West Finals, Maui
► Softball vs. Seabury Hall, 9 & 11:30 a.m.
► Baseball vs. Seabury Hall, 9 & 11:30 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Fair & Farmers’ Market:
across from Library, all morning.
AA meeting: Ka Hale Po Maikai Office upstairs. 13.5 miles east of Kaunakakai on the
Mauka side of the road. 5:30p.m.–6:30p.m.
¤ SUN, APRIL 18
Na Ohana Ho Aloha: Live Hawaiian Music
and Hula at Coffees of Hawaii, 3-5 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous (No Fear Meet-
¤ MON, APRIL 19
Yoga class open to students, families
and the community. Held at Kilohana
cafeteria from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Call Joshua
Adachi to register 553-1730
7:45-9:30 a.m. Call Connie 553-3597.
Hula Class at Mitchell Pauole Center
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call Lori 553-5402
Hawaiian Crafts at Mitchell Pauole
Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Call Lori
553-5402
Cross Fit Classes: Na Puùwai Fitness
Center. 5-6 a.m. 553-5848
Àina Momona Grower’s Market: Located behind MCSC 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Looking for more growers. Call PJ White at
567-6713
Center. 5-6 p.m. 553-5848.
AIKIDO Class: Soto Mission behind
Kanemitsu Bakery. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 5522496 or visit FriendlyAikido.com
Kaunakakai Community Learning
Center: (K’kai School Computer Lab), open
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Al Anon Meeting: Grace Episcopal Church
in Hoòlehua. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 808-213-5353
Alcoholics Anonymous Friendly Isle
Fellowship 7-8 p.m., Molokai General Hospital (around to the back please)
¤ TUES, APRIL 20
5:15-7 p.m. Call Connie 553-3597.
Aunty Pearl’s Ukulele Class Maunaloa
Senior Center 9 - 10 a.m. Call Pearl 553-5402
Center. 6 - 7 a.m. 553-5848.
Strength/Yoga Classes: Na Puùwai
Fittness, 5 – 6p.m.
Hotbread Meeting, AA meeting: Molokai
Princess pavilion at wharf. 9 pm to 10 pm.
336-0191.
¤ SAVE
THE
¤ SCHOOL EVENTS
► Math Lounge Available, offering support for all students. Monday, Wednesday
& Thursday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in B 101 Math
Lounge. Wednesday (AP Calc only) 6:45
- 7:45 am in P-103. Mr. Smith, Mr. Nelson,
and Mrs. Puaa are also available by appointment. 567-6950
DATE
► Tennis at MIL Tournament April 22-23
► Softball at St. Anthony, April 23-24
THE BULLETIN BOARD
¤ MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
► Important Senior Project dates:
Seniors
4/5 - 16 presentation of exhibitions;
completed portfolios outline, resources,
draft
4 - 21 Senior Project Ohana Night at MHS
Library, 6 p.m.
5/4 - 5 panel presentations
► REMINDERS AND KEY DATES: Outstanding financial obligations due by May 13; all book returnedno matter how old they are; Prom – April 17. Last
day to purchase tickets was March 10; Sr. Project
Exhibition April 5-16; May Day May 3, decorating
on Sunday afternoon, May 2; Pass/Fail deadline to
walk in commencement due on May 13; all detentions must be completed by May 20; Graduation
practice at the Barn – MANDATORY May 21(it is a
school day); Song Practice dates are: April 21, 22,
28, 29 May 5, 6 12, 13, 18, 19, 20; Graduation at the
Barn May 22; Senior Luau May 29, Class of 2010 is
free, tickets for everyone else are $25; Sr. Project
Panels May 4-5, appointments are scheduled from
7:45-3:30
► April 17 is Senior Prom. Any parents interested
in helping please contact Donna Puaa, Lisa Takata
or Linda Yonemura at 567-6950.
► Molokai High School, Molokai Middle School,
and Kaunakakai Elementary School students are
eligible for Supplemental Educational Services
Tutoring, contact your school.
► The next Molokai High School Community
Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May
5, 2010 at 3:15 pm in the Molokai High School Library. Public is welcome. Contact Julia De George
at 567-6950 regarding any questions.
¤ M OLOKAI M IDDLE S CHOOL A NNOUNCEMENTS
► Hawaii State Assessment Testing April 6-16
► Community Meeting at Kilohana Elementary,
April 28 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served.
► Molokai Middle School May Day Program, May 4
► Talk Story with the Principal 7:30 - 8:30a.m. May
5. Room S101, refreshments will be served.
► Last Day of School May 26
O PPORTUNITIES & S ERVICES
► Calling youth artists! Youths between ages 12 and
18 for full participation in a community art project
from February to September 2010 through several
scheduled workshops. Molokai Pule Oò Healing Project has plans to create a meaningful visual art piece
that will link participants and our community to health
and wellness. Dates and times to be announced.
Please email Pua Sumarnap at sarahpuanani@yahoo.
com for more information.
► Hawaii State Public Library Furlough Days: all
administrative offices and public libraries will be
CLOSED: April; 14, & 21, 2010; and May 5 & 19,
2010.
► St. Damien Catholic Parish services: 6 p.m.
Mass Saturdays and 9 a.m. Mass Sundays at MCHC
Oceanside (old Pau Hana). Daily Mass on Tues.,
Wed., Thurs., and Fri. at 7 a.m. at St. Damien Center
► Furlough Friday “Gone Fishing.” Free, open to
kids 6-12. At Kaunakakai Gym Conference Room
from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., April 23 and May 7. Call 5535141
► Hua Ka Hua - Restore Our Seed, a public seed
symposium. April 17-18 at Outrigger Keauhou
Beach Resort in Kona. Alton Arakaki and Glen
Teves , Molokai agents from the University of
Hawaii, and Molokai farmer Ellen Sugawara are
panelists. Call 887-6411 or visit kohalacenter.org
► FREE! Look Good Feel Better Make-up class for
women who have or had cancer, April 20, 2010
from 10am - 12pm at the Molokai General Hospital - Conference Room. Space is limited. Contact
Lily Napoleon at Molokai General Hospital (808)
553-3607 to reserve your seat.
► Learn to Swim program - free! Ages 3 years and
up, Mondays and Wednesdays from March 22 - April
21. For information or to register, call the Kaunakaki
Gym 553-5141 or Mike Mangca at 553-5819
► Arts and Crafts after-school program at Kaunakaki Gym conference room. April 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22,
27, 29. Call gym at 553-5141, ask for Luana Alcon or
Mike Mangca
► 2010 Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Saturday May
8. One Ali’i Place to Hotel Molokai. Entertainment,
prizes and a charity t-shirt contest to be had!
► The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui is now
accepting applications for its annual scholarship
to be awarded to a graduating high school senior
who promotes and perpetuates the Japanese
culture through education and/or the arts. Those
interested in applying for the scholarship may
contact Iida at tiida@hawaiianisp.com or 2765444, or visit www.jcsmaui.com. The scholarship
application deadline is April 15.
► Save the Date: Kilohana School’s 75th Anniversary Celebration on July 3! Register before
May 31 for discounted tickets. Vendors still
needed, application due April 21. Call for info
and to register at 553-5446, or zessica@hawaiiantel.net
► County of Maui Track & Field games May
1, 9:30 a.m. Register for 50 -1600 meter dash,
standing long jump and softball throw. Stop by
the Kaunakakai Gym to register, or call 553-5141
for information.
WAVECREST RESORT B-209
Upgraded 1 bdrm condo sold with
furniture. Beautiful tropical grounds
with pool, & barbecue area. Priced to sell
at only $169,000.
BEAUTIFUL WAIALUA ESTATE
Elegant custom designed 3 bdrm 2.5 bath
home with ocean views plus separate 2
bdrm home. Beautifully landscaped 2.4
acres. Must see to appreciate. Offered at
$2.1 mil. Call Kui Lester RA at 658-0134
MOLOKAI SHORES B-228
Rare 2 bdrm 2 bath, end unit with ocean
view. Nice tropical grounds with gated
pool and oceanfront barbecue area.
Offered at $275,000 Leasehold.
KALUAKOI LAND BARGAIN
73 acres off Kalua Koi Rd.You can build
your dream home and enjoy the privacy
this property would offer you. Short
drive to white sand beaches. Offered at
$595,000.
MOLOKAI SHORES A-207
1 bdrm condo sold with furniture. Enjoy
nice tropical grounds with pool and
PRICED LOW TO SELL FAST
Kawela Plantation lot 79 with 2 acres
and 5,500 acre common area for hunting
& hiking, also oceanfront common area.
Priced low to sell fast $125,000.
UALAPUE OCEANFRONT HOME
Large three bedroom 2.5 bath home plus
separate garage with living quarters on
16,241 sq. ft. Main house is two stories
with ample space on 1st level. Newly
painted. Located on Ualapue fish pond.
Awesome views over the ocean to 3
islands. Offered at $1,100,000.
PANIOLO HALE L-3
Large upgraded 2 bedroom 2 bath
with ocean view deck off the master
bedroom. Large wrap around covered
and screened porch which becomes
part of the living area. Short walk to
beach, pool and barbecue. Offered at
only $399,000.
BEAUTIFUL COOL KALAE
Three bedroom home on 7,901 sq.
ft. Located on Pakala Pl. Reduced to
199,500. Buy this home & enjoy life in
cool Kalae.
barbecue. Unit enjoys nice ocean view.
Priced to sell at $169,900 Fee Simple.
EAST END LAND
Located at Manawai, lot 1 has 1.5 acres
next to hwy offered at $175,000. Lot 2 is
one acre. Offered at $225,000. Call Pearl
Hodgins RA at 808-336-0378
ELEGANT CONDO
Ke Nani Kai unit 219 is one of the best
upgraded two bedroom 2 bath condos
at Ke Nani Kai. Must see to appreciate
this lovely condo. Nice ocean view.
Large pool w/ hot tub, two tennis courts
and short walk to the beach. Offered at
$365,000.
OCEAN VIEW HOME
3 bedroom white cottage with carport
& ocean views located on Puili PL. Take
Pano Pl to Puili Pl, Offered at $250,000.
RANCH CAMP HOME
3 bedroom 2 bath nice home on 11,320
sq. ft. Walk to town and other activities.
Offered at $230,000.
RANCH CAMP HOME KIKIPUA ST.
Nice 2 bedroom home on 8,524 sq. ft. lot
with ocean view. Two story permitted
storage shed in back. Backs up to
pasture. Offered at $335,000. Call Mickey
O’Connell RB 808-553-5939.
WAILAU VALLEY LAND
This land is located on the north shore
of Molokai. Land is 1.71 acres by stream.
Short walk to ocean. Offered at $149,000.
Check out this rare listing.
Suzanne’s Pick . . . .
Gorgeous 2/2 Wavecrest condo
#C316. Completely remodeled unit.
Bamboo floors, marble bathrooms,
granite counters, new appliances, new
furnishings, flat screen TV and much,
much more. Offered at $349,000. Call
Suzanne O’Connell, RB 808-558-8500 or
336-0412. EM: sjomolokai@gmail.com
VACATION & LONG TERM RENTALS
We have a wide selection of condos.
Oceanfront and ocean view. Also long
term home rentals available.
Ph 808-553-3666.
BoX 1980, KaUNaKaKaI, hI 96748 Ph 808-553-3666, 1-800-600-4158, Fax 808-553-3867 Web site: www.friendlyislerealty.com Email: fir@wave.hicv.net
Halawa Valley
Puù o Hoku
Kalaupapa Airport
iLIO pOINT
• kALAUPAPA
Moòmomi
Kepuhi BEACH
Paniolo Hale
Kaluakoi Villas
Kaluakoi Golf
Course
Ke Nani Kai
Phallic Rock
Kalaupapa Trail/Lookout
480
hOÒLEHUA
hOMESTEADS
460
PAPOHAKU
BEACH
470
kALAE
Ironwoods Golf Course
• kUALAPUÙ tOWN
Kamakou Koòlau
Hoòlehua Airport
• Maunaloa Town
Molokai Ranch
The Lodge
• kAUNAKAKAI tOWN
lAÀU pOINT
Hale O Lono
Harbor
Wavecrest
TROPICAL ISLAND PROPERTIES, LLC
LyLe’s PicKs
dba SWENSON REAL ESTATE
CASUAL OCEANFRONT ESTATE Main house with 2 bedrooms
2.5 baths, great room with massive open beam ceilings, office
plus oversized covered lanai with ironwood decking Home is
oceanfront and landscaped for privacy. Located at the opposite
end of the property is a self contained 1 bedroom guest house
with full kitchen and living room. Double car garage with
workshop, Potting shed area. 360 degree ocean and mountain
views. Great beach for a stroll, windsurfing, kayaking. Fruit trees
and garden area. Listed at $1,250,000.
Ocean front Cottage Over an acre of land with mature
trees. Great for kayaking and wind surfing. A cozy place to
live with lots of room for expansion and landscaping. NEW
PRICE $795,000
OVER 200 FEET ON THE WATER. Upgrade pole house with
a spectacular ocean view from every room being sold turnkey. Over 3300 sq. ft. of upscale home with Japanese glazed
tile roof. Vaulted open beam ceilings. Oversized gourmet
kitchen, great room with wet bar. Custom crafted wood and
glass staircase to loft that over looks the entrance and great
room. Kitchen, great room and three bedrooms open to
covered wrap around deck. Double car enclosed garage with
attached room that could be a workshop, bedroom, hobby
room. Must see to appreciate $1,250,000.
WATER ENTHUSIATS DREAM Almost new pole house on the
water perfect for kayaking, windsurfing, fishing etc. 3 bedroom
2.5 baths great floor plan covered deck, Like new condition
home on an acre of land. Stone wall entrance for wind protection sheltering the tropical landscaping. $1,175,000.
Manae
450
kAUNAKAKAI hARBOR
Molokai Shores
Hotel Molokai
KAWELA BEACHFRONT STEAL
CONDOMINIUMS
West Molokai Resort
A perfect hideaway for a complete change of pace from the
hectic world. A short walk to a great beach.
1131
1B/1B
$360,000 Turn Key, 2nd Home
1144
Studio
$249,000 Ocean/Golf Course View
1145
Studio
$124,900 Best Buy
1151
Studio
$149,900 Just Remodeled
1194
1B/1B
$250,000 New Price
1214
Studio
$125,000 Great Price
1241-Pending 1B/1B
$349,000 Location the Best
1242
Studio
$139,000 Oceanfront
2161
1B/1B
$435,000 A Must See
2201
1B/1B
$435,000 Nice Unit
Ke Nani Kai
Ke Nani Kai is a low-rise, garden-style, low density project.
All units have large lanais with ocean and garden views. The
upstairs units have open beam ceilings. Downstairs units all
open to expansive lawn and garden areas. Near one of the
longest white sand beaches in Hawaii. The project has an
oversize free form pool and two regulation tennis courts.
KE NANI KAI 151 2BR 2BA $250,000 Clean Corner Unit
KE NANI KAI 152 2BR 2BA $222,222 Nice Unit
KE NANI KAI 209 2BR 2BA $265,000 Pending
KE NANI KAI 217 2BR 2BA
$299,000 Wrap Around Lanai
KE NANI KAI 249 2BR 2BA
$299,000 Vaulted Ceilings
Molokai Shores
Oceanfront condos located just east of Kaunakakai. Walk
to shopping and services. Each unit has a perfect place to
relax, whale watch and enjoy the sunsets from a private lanai.
Amenities include a fresh water pool, barbecues, putting
green and tropical landscaping.
B-122 1BR 1B
Great Price
$169,000,FS
B-127 1BR 1B
Ocean View $149,500,LH
C-332 1BR 1B W/LoftOcean View $135,000,LH,NEW PRICE
Wavecrest
The peace and quiet of “Old Hawaii” is included in the
purchase of any unit. Located on Molokai’s East Coast away
from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Most units have
spectacular ocean views to Maui and Lanai. There is a pool,
cabana area and two full size tennis courts.
The ocean in front of the project is safe the year round with
excellent fishing, diving and wind surfing.
C112
1 bed 1 bath Ocean view $275,000
A313
1 bed 1 bath Oceanfront $245,000
B309
1 bed 1 bath Pending
$199,000
B104
1 bed 1 bath Tropical garden $225,000
PANIOLO HALE
Sequestered in a tropical garden these spacious townhouse
style condos with screened in lanai are paradise. A great
vacation home and or a vacation rental. Spectacular Botanical
Garden setting surrounds these spacious townhouse style
condos with screened in lanai. A great vacation home and or
a vacation rental.
Q-1 2 bed 2 bath Wrap around Lanai $495,000
P-1 2 bed 2 bath Wrap around Lanai $395,000
NEW PRICE
S-2
R-4
1 bed 2 bath
1 bed 1 bath
Screened Lanai
Wrap around Lanai
$290,000
Pending
See us at the N.W. Corner of Hwy 460&470 or at Kalua Koi in the cul de sac we have the island covered from West to East
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SENIOR SPECIAL
Maui Seaside Hotel
$79
From
on Kahului Bay
Per night, plus tax. 50 years & Older
Molokai/Lanai residents Only. Rooms have
two double beds or Kingbed, Refrigerator,
Ceiling fan, A/C, Color T.V, and Lanai,
Restaurant & Swimming Pool,
Daily Parking Fee
• Free Early Check-in / Late Check Out upon availability
• Special Group Discounts • Expiration Date 12/20/10
For Reservation Call 1-800-560-5552
Molokai Princess
1.28 Acre Oceanfront Lot with awesome ocean
and 3 Island Views. Lot is ready to build with
utilities to the lot and beautiful rock wall entry.
For Virtual Tour: tours.virtupix.net/3511
Originally listed at $1,295,000. NOW REDUCED BY 50%.
ASKING $649,000. MAKE AN OFFER!!!
CONTACT OWNER/AGENT LYLE DUNHAM
TWO ACRE KAWELA “VIEW” LOT
Breathtaking views of Lanai and the beautiful blue Pacific from
this perfect building site. Greatly REDUCED!! Seller is very
motivated. Unbelievable price!!
Originally listed at $195,000.
NOW ASKING $159,000.
MAKE AN OFFER!!! CONTACT AGENT LYLE DUNHAM
PREMIER OCEANFRONT ESTATE
The best oceanfront view on the island. It will literally take your
breath away. 4 bedroom, 3 bath. A must see. Originally listed at
$3,500,000. REDUCED!!! Now listed @ $2,495,000.
CONTACT AGENT LYLE DUNHAM
For these listings and many more contact
Agent Lyle Dunham at LDDunham@gmail.com
phone 808-336-0603 or 808-552-0302
www.island-realestate.com
Libra Resort Properties, Inc.
P. O. Box 365, Maunaloa, Hawaiì 96770 | Ph: (808) 552-2244/2475 Fax: (808) 552-2244
west molokai resort, “kaluakoi villas”, CONDO - FOR RENT
Largest sized studio in complex, fully furnished & tastefully decorated, in
a tranquil settin, & dramatic evening sunsets, with partial ocean views.
The longer you rent this unit, the cheaper rent is; ie three day minimum,
vs one wk, vs two wks, vs three wks, vs one month. Reserve your
booking, now! Contact rental agent for details & availability.
R E A L
E S TAT E
• Kalae, Kalama St. 7676 Sf/Fs. CLEARED.
Water meter in. Asking $150,000.00 Make offer,
seller motivated.
• East End, PUKOO 3 bdrm/2 ba, large 2 car
garage, 1.9+ acres, F/S, Public access to ocean
across the street. $950,000. Reduced.
• NEW LISTING, MAUNALOA, PANORAMIC
• Ke Nani Kai #125, REDUCED TO $229,000.00.
GREAT BUY! Fully furnished. Ocean view.
OCEAN VIEW. LOT #D80, Puunana St. 12,800 SF,
Extra storage. New appliances, remodeled.
FS, Vacant. Water and utility hook-ups, zoned for
Must see.
B&B. No neighbors on two sides. Ready to build.
ASKING: $189,900.00. This is a very good price for
• Dept. of HAWN HOME LANDS 60 ac. reduced
the largest lot in Maunaloa.
$149,900.00. Lease, 30 ac. Fenced, 30 open.
• Kualapuu, Commercial, corner and cool
• Vacant Land, Keawanui Ocean View, Near Container, add on and deck. Great views.
1AC commercial corner lot. Great potential. Fee
Keawanui Fish Pond. ½ Acre, Fee. H20 Line In, No • RENTALS, call for information
simple, $325,000.00
Meter. Sign On Property. Asking $500,000.00
Ph: 567-6363 & 567-6074 • www.molokai-aloha.com/alapa • P. O. Box 177 Kualapuu, HI 96757
molokai-maui schedule effective on august 25, 2008
Kaunakakai to Lahaina Lahaina to Kaunakakai
dePaRtuRe aRRivaL
5:15 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
4:00 P.m.
5:30 P.m.
dePaRtuRe
7:15 a.m.
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aRRivaL
8:45 a.m.
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sundays No morning runs to or from Lahaina
FaRes - oNe Way
adult: $40, child: $20
Book of six: $ 185
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does not include 6% tax & fees.
schedule may change; call for info.
info hotline: (808) 667-2585 | Reservations (808) 667-6165
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molokai ocean tours
553-3290
Join us for an awesome adventure aboard our
40’ Power Catamaran, the Manu Ele’ele
Whale Watching * Hookah Max for 2 to 30’ * Snorkeling
Submersible ROV with Free DVD * Comfortable Leather Seating
Visit our website for more info: www.molokaioceantours.com
Small kind machine shop, milling and boring.
Also specializing in aluminum & steel welding, plasma cutting, etc.
Home Pumehana
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accompany your housing application. Call 553-5788, M-F, 8 a.m. - 12 noon.
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Employment
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RN or LPN Opening!
Part-time day hours. Must have HI RN license and
1 yr of experience. Call 808-244-4700
or fax resume to 808-244-7575
Services
commercial & residential
architecture
PARR & ASSOCIATES
Arthur H. Parr, AIA
Licensed in Hawaii, California & Nevada
808-553-8146 fax 808-553-8147 parr@aloha.net
Home Renovations & Repair
Repair, painting, tile, we do it all. No job too big
or too small. Affordable local & reliable. Call for
free estimates 808.553.3921 or 808.658.0312
Party Rentals
Round tables and chairs. Call 658-1011.
ELIZABETH H. JACKSON
Attorney At Law. Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts,
Probates. For Moloka’i Appointment,
Call Oahu 808.261.2500
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ISLAND OF MOLOKAI
Maria Sullivan -Family Law, Wills & Estates,
Civil Matters. (808) 553-5181 / mjs@aloha.net
LICENSED ARCHITECT
Rich Young - Doing business in Maui County
since 1979. Online portfolio at richyoungarchitect.
com. 553-5992 ryoung@aloha.net.
H omes /C ondos F or R ent
For Vacation Rentals Visit
Molokai.com
Painting & Powerwashing
Reasonable Rates. Contact Dave Schneiter (H)
808-553-9077, (C) 808-205-7979,
dlsmlk@wave.hicv.net
HORSE HOOFCARE FARRIER
SERVICES - Dawn Jenkins
Specializing in barefoot hoof trims. Local
references. 558-8429.
Pacific Frames
Framing 553-5890. Over 20 years experience
renew your Floors
Remove, Install, Sand & Refinish all type of floors.
Also Home Repairs & Res./Office tinting! Contact:
(808) 336-0065, kaaua@aloha.net
Treat Yourself with
BEAUTIFUL NAILS!
Spa Manicures, Spa Pedicures, MINX Nails,
Princess Packages, and Hair Silks. Limited
Appointments. Call to Reserve Yours Today!
Geraldine (808) 778-9143
Molokai Style Borrow Car
Cars, vans (7 & 14 seaters), & 4x4 trucks
available. Also used tire sale. 808-264-7528
Construction & Repair Service
Kawela Oceanfront Cottage
For Sale
1.4 acres ocean front with small cottage. Owner is
licensed realtor. For sale - contact 808-261-2500 or
Swenson’s Real Estate 553-3648.
Lot for sale Maunaloa
South side #C10. Panoramic ocean and pasture
view, all utilities in. $65,000. 808-552-2757
Kapaakea 4 bdrm/1.5 baths.
10,000 sq. ft. lot Leasehold. $190,000/offer.
Charmaine I. Quilt Poki ®. Century 21 Realty
Specialists. 1-800-210-0221
Hoolehua 3 bdrm/2 baths
1 acre lot. Leasehold $185,000/offer. Charmaine
I. Quilt Poki ®. Century 21 Realty Specialists.
1-800-210-0221
FREE RENT
2 or 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Units Available
Now! 4 miles east of Kaunakakai. Furnished or
Unfurnished. Long or Short Term. SECTION 8
WELCOME. First month free w/12 month lease.
Deposit required. $995 - $1595. 1-800-493-0994
or 602-980-5070
Molokai Shores Rental
1 bd, 1st flr, incl utilities. Pool, BBQ, park-like
grounds. $1100/month. Cell 808-658-0312, Bus
808-553-3921
East End House for Rent
3 bed./ 1 ba. house for rent on the east end. Plenty
of room with large garage and fenced yard.
Outside pets negotiable. Available Immediately.
Call 336-0951
East End house 2bd/2bth
washer/dryer, freezer, attached garage. No smk no
drugs no pets. Not approved for section 8. $1100
per month. 808-283-6884
KAWELA OCEANFRONT
Cottage 2BR/1BA/carport/lanai. $1095/mo No
section 8. 1mo deposit E-mail tan@maui.net
Hoolehua - 5 acres AG
w/two bedroom, 2 bath, home, hydroponics
nursery, all equip. DHHL lease, Must be @ least
50% Native Hawaiian. Graham Realty
(808) 221-6570
Kamililoa House to Share
4 bedroom 2 bath 2 car carport. Private entry.
Includes utilities, cable, internet. $700/month.
Phone message 808-214-5261
Financial
Appraisal Services, Molokai Lisa R. Foster
Real Estate Purchase, Refinance, Estate, etc.
808-553-3801, lfoster@heartofhawaii.com,
www.appraisalservicesmolokai.com
Business Loans Available
Ask Kuulei at MEO Business Development Corp
how she can help you finance the start-up or
expansion of your business. Call 553-3270 today!
Along with working through any credit issues
you may have, MEO BDC also offers business
planning classes.
Misc For Sale
Yoga Classes public
On-going, all levels welcome Weds. 5-6:30pm /
Saturdays 9-10:30am 14 mile marker east at
Baha’i Center for more info call 553-3930
Yoga by the Sea
With Karen Noble. Established in 1989. Classes
every Sat & Sun at 10:30am, KIDS YOGA on
Mon at 3pm. 558-8225
Quiet Moments
A new way to live. YOGA with CONNIE Classes:
Pumehana M & F 7:45 – 9:30 am Tues 5:15 –
7:00 pm MOHWC Th. 5:15 – 7:00 pm PRIVATE
SESSIONS BY APPT. 553-3597
Made on Molokai !
Monthly Eye Clinic
3rd Wednesday of every month at Molokai General Hospital
• Quality Frames at Affordable Prices
• Huge Frame Selection
• Single Vision & Bifocal Lenses
• No Line Bifocals
• Technically Advanced Lenses
• Transitions Light-Sensitive Lenses
• Quick Service & Turn-Around
Misc
ST. DAMIEN Mementos & Art
Made on Molokai - ships worldwide.
www.stdamienofmolokai.net
MOLOKAI LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVE
Slaughter House & Processing Facility
Part-time Employment
Opportunity
If interested please call 567-6994
or stop by for employment application
Monday-Thursday 7am - 2pm
brought to life the horrific reality of the
time. It is probably safe to say that none
of us on Molokai know what it feels like
to be systematically hunted down with
the intention of exterminating your entire race, including everyone you know
and love.
Mr. Ward went on to acknowledge
that his extended family in Poland at
the time was quite large, numbering
in the hundreds. In the end, he and his
mother would be the sole survivors of
his family line. As he explained to us,
fearing that at any moment he would
be recognized as a Jew, it was literally
his ability to be an actor that saved his
life, at times pretending to be a member of Nazi Youth and at other times an
altar boy at a nearby Catholic Church.
From the chronicles of history, he
would go on to serve in the Haganah
(Israeli military) in the establishment of
the State of Israel in 1948. In retrospect,
I consider the evening we spent with
Mr. Ward to be one of the most important engagements of my life.
It is essential that we never forget
the Holocaust or the potential of what
is possible as the result of a single seed
planted that bares hate and resentment.
It is the responsibility of parents and
teachers to make our children understand the tragedy of the Holocaust and
the tragedy of prejudice. May we never
forget!
For a quick review on the events of
the Holocaust go to www.historyplace.
com/worldhistory/genocide/holocaust.htm
Steve Morgan
Can See Clearly Now!
Deserving local family needs
cheap running vehicle
to get her children to school and after school
activities. Call 808-553-4294.
Yoga
DOC MOTTS
T
his past Sunday
marked
the anniversary one of the most
tragic events in history and an event
that humanity must
never forget, the Holocaust.
Sixty-five
years later we find ourselves upon the
last generation of survivors and very
soon those who experienced these
events first hand will be gone and their
stories will become only that which lies
in the archives of history. The question
arises, will we pass on to our children
what really took place and learn from
what occurred or will treat the Holocaust as just one of many tragic events
of the past.
It is easy to believe that such bigotry and hatred cannot repeat itself in
our time unless we review history and
realize that what occurred was a step-bystep process. What began as the resentful
sentiment of a few eventually grew into
widespread genocide that would see the
extermination of over half of the Jewish
population of the world, six million Jews
in total perished. Combined with Gypsies, homosexuals, those with mental
and physical deformities, and Jehovah’s
Witnesses, over 11 million people were
put to death under Nazi policy.
Upon a recent trip to Maui, my
wife and I had the opportunity to visit
with Roman Ward, a Polish Jew who
had survived the events of the Holocaust. The stories that Mr. Ward shared
with us throughout our evening’s visit
Wanted
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want to stay on molokai? be
your own boss. run your own
business.
2 retail stores & t-shirt printing operation for sale.
Established turnkey businesses. Owners retiring.
Will train. Call for details. (Serious inquiries only)
Call 808.638.8558 O’ahu
Roy’s Repair & Services
Auto and small engine repair (lawn mower,
chain saw, weed eaters…) Home maintenance
repairs incl. electrical, plumbing & sewer
backups.
Letters
Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Letters and Announcements
Trip to Hale O Lono
Laughs as a Teaching Tool
I
want to thank
all of you who
commented on
my first article.
I also forgot to
mention I enjoy
my food on the
spicy side. If any
of you did follow
that Ginger Chicken recipe, I hope
it didn’t literally “broke the mout”
‘cause usually the recipe calls for a
couple of tablespoons of ginger but
I like it heavy.
I’m hoping to come up with
some food stories and recipes that
reflect our Molokai home. This second story might be a bit of a stretch
for a food column but I think I’ll retell a story that friends told me on
Easter.
Our new friends had been visiting Hawaii for years and finally
made the plunge. They moved to
Molokai after putting in 12-plus
hours days, owning and operating
a florist and dinner theater restaurant, where the husband cooked and
acted and the wife prepared the pastries.
Despite not knowing anyone
on Molokai they sold their home
and businesses and moved to Molokai permanently in 2008. One day
while the husband was working in
his yard, an adolescent boy asked if
he needed a hand. Before long, the
young man brought his friends over
to help. They were soon enjoying
picnics, tutoring, and cookouts together. Sometimes the couple even
drove them to school when the boys
missed the bus.
Recently they took the boys to
Hale O Lono. They were all decked
out with swim fins and spears for
a day of diving. The boys enjoyed
their dive spearing different types
of fish that they later cleaned and
cooked over a kiawe wood fire. The
boys added a simple seasoning of
Hawaiian salt and had, of course,
a pot of rice. They commented that
they enjoyed the most memorable
meal.
Aren’t these the kinds of memories that are savored long after the
meal is over? To enjoy simple fresh
food in the company of our friends
and family; to value helping others
and to create enduring friendships.
What a better way to celebrate the
day.
A Hui Hou, Erica Anderson
Mahalo for Our Special
Wedding Day
O
n Saturday, March 20th, 2010
we said our vows and were
joined together in love and
marriage. We would like to express our
sincere gratitude to our families and
who shared and celebrated our special
day with us. Thank you for all your
hard work, helping hands, kind words,
prayers, and guidance. There are no
words that can covey what we feel in
our hearts for all your love. May God
Bless and keep you and your families
together in love and happiness.
Our Fondest Aloha,
Reyn & Tete Dudoit
Mahalo Nui Loa
Goat & Saucie Dudoit, Ed & Shona
Pineda, “Abuelite” Ana Teresa
Pineda, Helen von Tempsky,
Jeannette & Phillip Akiona, Real &
Stoney Pocock, Monty & Stoney,
Clinton Akiona, Drew Dudoit, Curtis
Akiona, Mahina Lopes, Kumau
Pineda & Tiara Hoyt, Zhantell
Dudoit & Ohana, Taro
Pineda & Sweden
Kealoha, Cami Naehu
& Ohana, Shane & Lei
Mokiao, Brada & Jana
Maliu & Ohana, Serena
Moikao, Cilla Maliu
Barbara, George & JR
Ballao, Junior & Ryan
Dudoit, Carla Brede,
Moana Dudoit &
Ohana, Tommy, Tessie
& Jason Matayoshi,
Jocelyn Cameron,
Walter & Darlene Naki & Ohana,
Randal Stone, Ipo Kalima-Moses
Ohana, Debs Mapel, Joe & Chalene
Kalima & Ohana, Debbbie & Jeff
Grundhauser & Ohana, Kehau
& Peter Ward, Falon Kaapuni
Wilford & Roxanne Lee & Ohana,
Nape Lopes, Nicol Carmicheal,
Robin Van Eps, Mapu Hanapi, John
Dudoit & Ohana, Lahela Kalima &
Ohana, Patrick & Denise Kawano,
Rodney Boy Place, Nia Kalilikane,
Shonelle & Antone Kalilikane &
Ohana, Buffy Purdy & Ohana, Claire
& Ulu Place & Ohana, Oliver Young,
Liz Chuck, Leoda & Mike Shizuma,
Gordon Akiona & Ohana, Jamie &
George Maioho, Jeff & Daryl Tavares
& Ohana, Katherine & Mehana
Rietow, Pele & Peewee Peleholani,
Porter & Stephanie Hodgins, Kai
& Shari Peleholani & Ohana, Tia
Ana Cecelia Post, Tomoichi &
Irese Petronave, Tasha Petronave,
Shannon Kaulili & Ohana, Father
Clyde Guerreiro.
Births
Kawahine’ilikeaikauluwehiokeohokapalai
Tiaremoana Naehu
Ìlikea,
our
pride and joy, was
born on December
26, 2009 to Tanya
Mailelani
Naehu
and
Hanohano
Naehu. She is the
precious moòpuna
of Sharon “Sis” Uluwehi Naehu, Cleighton Guy Naehu,
Rosemarie Lowe and Leonard Ferreira.
Her Aunties are Tiare Tialino and Cami
Naehu, and her Uncles are Vernon Ferreira and Daniel Ferreira. She was born
a healthy 8 lbs, 1 oz. She is the younger sister of Kahale Ramos Naehu and
Ayla-Rose Kapiliùla Ramos Naehu.
She is truly our Sunshine and blessing
from Ke Akua. We love you dearly our
sweet Ìlikea.
A Great Letdown
M
ost of us no doubt had reacted the same way when we
read the front page informing
that Disney World may get involved
with Molokai. It was a great letdown
when we got to the second page to find
out that the news coverage was written
as an April Fools joke. I thought, how
insensitive and thoughtless that someone would concoct a joke of this kind
knowing very well how devastating it
was for most of us when the ranch was
shut down that had actually benefited
our people with one of the best putting greens in all Hawaii, our tri-plex
theatre, our beautiful lodge and restaurants, our inflatable dome for musical
events in Maunaloa.
The ranch had provided Molokai the best they could think of, now I
could only hear silence and the whispering winds among our pine trees
and the feeling of sadness engulfed
me, wishing that somehow one day
soon we could restore what we had lost
and get our people working again. No
doubt Disneyworld would agree with
me if they saw how beautiful these
flat lands are with unlimited potential.
Who knows, with our prayers maybe
somewhere in this world there will be
someone who will come out way to
make our April Fools joke come true. I
wish, don’t you?
My Easter Aloha,
Prisca Medeiros
End of Gold Bond Program
K
ualapuu Market will no longer be giving out Gold Bond
stamps, due to the company’s
retraction of the program. They will accept redemptions until April 24.
Gold Bond stamps can be collected
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in my PO Box last Thursday. “Class, do
you remember the date last Thursday?” I
asked. One student remembered it was
April first. I agreed and then showed
them the page two headline, “Happy
April Fools Day!”
They ate it up, and I am thrilled to
have the Molokai Dispatch to thank for
inspiring our young journalists. Students will be looking into the 75 year history of Kilohana School and would like
to interview alumni and veteran staff
for their articles. Students are excited
to do some journalistic reporting for our
favorite local newspaper, The Molokai
Dispatch.
Kumu Alestra Menendez,
Kilohana School
W.A. Quality Masonry
BEST KIND PLUMBING
“Professional Work Performed
Mainland Style But With Aloha”
T
hank you, thank you for the April
Fools Day articles. I must admit
you had me going with the panther, even KP2, and then I got suspicious.
My fifth grade son, Tadeu, was so captivated. His exact words were, “Wow
mom, now I like reading the newspaper.” One more reader grabbed!
It just so happened that these articles came out the week before my unit
on “How to Write a Newspaper Article”
here at Kilohana School. I marched into
class, suppressing a smirk, with multiple
copies of The Molokai Dispatch under
my arm. I gave the class a teaser of each
story and they couldn’t wait to get to
their seats to read the articles.
I ended the class by letting the students know that I found the newspaper
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• Kepuhi Beach Resort
1143 Remodeled w/ WD $149,900
1146 Remodeled unit $249,000
1172 Full of Light $219,000
1211 Corner unit w/ upgrades. $195,000
1212 Ocean views & rental history $199,000
2171 Top floor corner unit w/ rental history $240,000
2204 1BR Ocean views $299,000
Cottage #2-B Oceanfront 2B/2B unit with
excellent rental history. $650,000. PRICE REDUCED
• Ke Nani Kai
114 2B/2B beach views $299,000
242 2B/2B Ocean View unit w/ rental history. $319,000
• Molokai Shores
310 1BR/w Loft in “A” bldg. with cool tradewinds
$249,450
331 OCEANFRONT
Unit with rental history and new
escRoW
furniture $165,000
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• Papohaku Ranchlands
Lot 52 Sweeping ocean views. $389,000
Lot 268 BEACH FRONT lot with excellent
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Lot 199 Oceanfront private location close to
Dixie Maru Beach. $889,900.
Lot 248 Beachfront $1,399,000 PRICE REDUCED
Lot 237 Ocean side of road $489,000
Lot 233 Views of North shore $335,000
• Maunaloa Village Lots
D-63 Top of the hill $74,900 PRICE REDUCED
D-12 BEST PRICED LOT SOLD
D-100 Corner lot $110,000
D-101 Open to ranch land $115,000
• Kawela Planataions
Lot 79 3 island views $155,000
Lot 116 3 island Views $145,900 SOLD
Lot 54 SUPERB 3 island views $200,000
ISLAND HOMES
194 Okuma Road Hilltop home completely
remodeled with swimming pool , new kitchen,
bathrooms, & C.S. Wo furnishings. $1,250,000
237 Makanui Road 3B/2B home with
unobstructed views of 3 islands. $595,000
307 Kam V Hwy. Oceanfront 3B/2B home.
$699,000 Many Upgrades. Call for details !!
Awawa Road 2B/1B ocean & beach views.
New furniture. Never been lived in. Waiting for
you !! $595,000 - SALE PENDING
FAIRWAYS LOTS
Lot 9 Ocean view residential lot $400,000
vacatioN ReNtaLs
avaiLaBLe.
call for information.
Jill McGowan Realtor / Broker ABR
Only ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE on Molokai.
808-552-2233 Direct | 808-552-2255 Office
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“EXPERT ADVICE & PERSONAL SERVICE you can TRUST”
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LLLP
Now accepting new Molokai clients.
Attorneys will be available for on-island
consultations and meetings with clients.
Our attorneys are in the general practice of law, with special emphasis
in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Contracts, Administrative Law,
Community Associations and all aspects of Real Estate Law.
Lawrence N. C. Ing, David M. Jorgensen
Jennifer Eng Oana, Bradford R. Ing, G. Stephen Elisha
Phone: (808) 242-4555 Email: ing@ihj-law.com
Serving our clients and our community since 1972.
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Beverly
Pauole-Moore, RA
Ed Onofrio, RA
NEW LISTING
Kamilola Heights: $299,000(fs) NEW REDUCED PRICE
8,059 sq. ft. lot, house 1,296 sq. ft. Large 2 bedroom/2
bath. Shown by appointment only.
Molokai Cottage Unit #9: $250,000(fs) 2 bedroom/1.5
bath with 2 parking spaces
Kamilola Heights: $375,000(fs) NEW REDUCED PRICE
10,879 sq. ft. lot, House 1,152 sq. ft., Lanai 384 sq. ft., Car Port
480 sq. ft. Large 4-Bedroom. Very clean with unbelievable
ocean and mountain views.
LAND
Kawela Plantation I: $310,000(fs)
Lot 49 includes water meter, ocean views, and great for
whale watching.
Kamilola: $290,000(fs)
26,972 sq. ft. property has a 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home,
444 sq. ft. carport, and a large utility room. Seller motivated, submit all offers.
Kawela Plantation I: $176,000(fs)
Lot 78 Enjoy this 2 acre lot and the 5,500 acres of common
areas. Fantastic Ocean/Mountain views, priced to sell.
Kalae: $245,000(fs)
7,676 sq. ft. lot, House 1,008 sq. ft., Car Port 384 sq. ft.
Enjoy beautiful
with this 3/bedroom and 1-bath
IN Ecool
S RKalae
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home. Boasting a Clarge
car port with a washroom and
unfinished bath. Also includes a walk-in closet in master
bedroom. Needs a little TLC.
Kawela : $295,000 (fs)
This is a beautiful 1.027 acre level lot, on mountain side of
highway. This prime realestate is ready to be developed.
Call Eddie for more details. Ph 808-646-0837
Ranch Camp: $125,000(fs)
8,703 sq. ft. vacant lot with installed water meter and
beautiful custom rock wall wrapping around the property.
Great ocean views, ready to build.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Kaunakakai: $795,000(fs)
16,306 sq. ft., This is a prime commercial property on main
street, in the heart of Kaunakakai town.
Ranch Camp: $121,000(fs)
This 8,190 sq. ft. vacant lot has a great location and is
priced to sell.
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
Kamililoa Heights: $135,000(fs)
Kahinani Street 10,477sq. ft. lot, close to town.
Kamililoa Heights: $110,000(fs)
Kamililoa Place 10,719 sq. ft. lot, ocean views.
Ocean Front Beach Listing: $299,000(fs)
308 Seaside 14,137 sq. ft. beach lot, beautiful sunset views.
Pukoo/Eastend: $748,000(fs) New Reduced Price
1.98 acres Oceanside lot, partially cleared, ocean views of
Lanai, Kahoolawe and West Maui.
Bamboo Pantry
Kaunakakai Town: Price- (Please Inquire) This well established retail store is located in the heart of town offering a
full range of high quality goods. This sale will be complete
turn key. Including inventory, fixtures, computer control
system and more. Serious inquires only.
MULTI-FAMILY HOMES
Kaunakakai: $380,000(fs)
10,238 sq. ft. lot, includes
SOLD bath,
4-homes. (3)2 bedroom/1
(1) 3 bedroom/1 bath. This
is a great investment property. Call Eddie for more details .
HOMES
Manila Camp: $170,000(fs) NEW REDUCED PRICE
3 bedroom/1 bath with single car port, 864 sq. ft. home
on a 6,108 sq. ft. lot. Seller is motivated and will review all
offers. Call Eddie for details (808) 646-0837
Ranch Camp: I$225,000(fs)
N ESCsq.Rft. home sitting on a 11,916 sq. ft.
3 bedroom/2 bath, 960
OW
lot. Located close to town across county pool and tennis courts.
Ranch Camp: $270,000 (fs)
2 bedroom/2 bath, 1420 sq. ft. home with a over-sized
family room and a large walk in closet on a 7,200 beautifully landscaped sq. ft. lot. This home is a must see.
Ranch Camp: $299,000 (fs)
3 bedroom/ 1.5 baths, 960 sq. ft. Home with a 480 sq. ft.
car port sitting on a 10,945 sq. ft. lot.
CONDO’S
Ke Nani Kai: $405,000(fs)
Unit 117 2 bedroom/2 bath fully renovated corner lot.
Wavecrest: $225,000(fs) NEW REDUCED PRICE
Unit C-312 1/bedroom-1/bath newly remodeled with many
updates. Very clean, includes furniture and many extras.
FOR RENT
Kamilola: Large 2 bedroom/2 bath home. Call for more details.
Ranch Camp: 3 bedroom/2 bath with double carport.
Section 8 okay.
On the corner of Kam V & Kamoi St.
2 Kamoì Street, Suite #1 | P.O. Box 159
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Contestants for the
2010 Molokai Ultimate
Diva Pageant!!
Hula
Shores
(Hotel Molokai’s 2nd
Annual Female
Impersonator
Beauty Pageant)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Tickets now on Sale
Please call 660-3404 for
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This Week’s Entertainment
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Sunday - Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday - 4:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thurs. 4/15
Eddie Tanaka, Rick Schonely
& Friends 6:30-8:30pm
Karaoke
Fri.4/16
Na Kupuna 4 - 6pm
HPT
Sat.4/17
Lono
Sun.4/18
Aki Ohana
Mon.4/19
Nahenahe
Tues.4/20
Nani & Bertha
Weds.4/21
Hula Show By Moana’s
Hula Halau 7pm
Pili Paà 8pm
Thursday, April 15 8:30pm-1:30am
$30 Pre-Sale, $35 Sold @ Door
Prime Rib Dinner - $12.95
Every
Wed.
5:30pm - 9pm
Ladies Night
with DJ - 9pm - 1am
FREE Pupu Buffet 9pm - 11pm
Thurs.
4/15
Katchafire
$30 Pre-Sale, $35 Sold @ Door
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9pm - 1am with DJ
$1 - Jello Shots, $3 - Well drinks
$2 - STP’s, Cosmo’s, Draft Beer, Butter Shots
FREE Pupu Buffet 9pm-11pm
BREAKFAST 7am-11am
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5:30pm - 9pm
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