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Humane Society Welcomes New Vet

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Humane Society Welcomes New Vet

By Dr. Stewart K. Morgan and the Molokai Humane Society

It has been over six years since we began our search for a veterinarian willing to move to Molokai and the Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) is thrilled to announce that we have finally overcome that challenge! MoHS has recently hired our first staff veterinarian, Dr. Stewart Morgan, who will begin working on Monday, Oct. 31. We are looking forward to being able to offer the animals of Molokai more regular care.  

Until Dr. Morgan’s arrival, we have a regular schedule of visiting vets at MoHS; please visit our website molokaihumanesociety.org or call to get the most current visiting vet schedule.

Below you will find a letter to the community from Dr. Morgan. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call 558-0000. Thank you for your continued support.


Hello Molokai!
My name is Stewart Morgan. I have accepted a position as veterinarian for the Molokai Humane Society. I met many of you this past August while visiting and working in the container.  I both saw and heard from everyone I spoke with on Molokai how much a consistent veterinary presence is needed here.

I am originally from Baltimore. I attended Haverford College in Pennsylvania for my undergraduate major in Evolutionary Studies. I then attended Stony Brook University, on Long Island, N.Y., for my doctorate in Genetics. Following this, I attended Cornell University, in Central New York, for veterinary school. Since graduating, I have mostly worked for nonprofits, providing care for animals in shelters and in underserved communities (most recently Washington Humane Society).  I have keen interests in animal welfare (including feral cat populations) as well as an interest in internal medicine. I both enjoy teaching and learning from others. I will do my utmost to improve the quality of care for all animals on Molokai and I look forward to working with everyone.


Sincerely,
Dr. Stewart Morgan

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Cut Back Energy Costs

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Kanu Hawaii is pleased to announce the start of the Molokai Home Energy Monitor Program, a new energy pilot project intended to help Molokai renters and homeowners understand and manage their energy use.

The project will invite 100 Molokai households to receive a free whole-house energy monitor that displays real-time, minute-to-minute energy consumption and cost data via a table-stop display about the size of a cell phone.  The display shows up-to-the minute dollar costs for all electricity use in the home, from "phantom" draw from electronics to opening the fridge door or taking a hot shower. As appliances are turned on and off, the monitor shows the changing cost.

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Local Chef Releases Second Cookbook

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Local Chef Releases Second Cookbook

Community Contributed by James Temple

Did you know that there are over 45,000 tropical islands around the world? “Tropical Cooking,” the second in a series from Molokai chef James Temple is now being sold on Oahu and Molokai. It is a collection of 122 tropical island recipes featuring cuisine with a fusion of tropical flavors, unique to the culinary world. Take a tour of the world’s islands with hot and spicy appetizers to cool and refreshing desserts and everything in between. Recipes include dishes such as papaya and crabmeat boats, banana crumble muffins, spicy grilled beef short ribs, Aruban citrus chicken, pineapple rum cake, lime-garlic pork roast, coconut crab cakes with avocado mango salsa, coconut shrimp hush-puppies, or tropical island gazpacho, just to name a few.



Temple is a chef, writer and graphic designer who has traveled the world. His love of tropical island cuisine and his passion for the fine art of cooking led him to a degree in culinary arts from the San Francisco Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu Program. He and his wife, Kimberly, have lived on Molokai for the last nine years and previously owned Bamboo Pantry across from Friendly Market. This limited edition cookbook has just been printed in Honolulu and is full of beautiful color illustrations from Temple's "food art" gallery seen at james-temple.fineartamerica.com. You can now buy a copy before they are sold out at local retailers, including Kalele Bookstore, Big Wind Kite Factory, Kumu Farms, Kamakana Country Store, the gift store at Hotel Molokai, or directly from Kimberly Temple who has a booth every Saturday at our local farmer's market in front of Bank of Hawaii. Before you know it you will be enjoying a little taste of tropical island cuisine from around the world without leaving home.¬

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Aunty’s Corner

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Aunty’s Corner

Aloha, Aunty here…well, call me crazy but I’m crazy about the feral chickens we have around the place.  We can’t feed them but there are four roosters and a hen that come running when they see us sitting outside! There are several roosters that start jumping up and down and their neck feathers are all fluffed up.  I hate chicken fighting but watching these roosters decide who the boss is a hoot. 

Speaking of birds, my little Kolea is back.  He didn’t get here until early this month.  I was so worried I called Arleone to find out why my bird didn’t come back and she told me that the male birds come later than the females.  Perhaps the boys had to stop and ask for directions. Tee hee.

Does anyone know anything about the cannon that was moved to the Armory? Anakala Pilipo was asking The Dispatch to get the word out that Maui or the Big Island wants to take it.  If anyone knows anything can you give me a call at 552-2781? I’d really appreciate it.  I’ve called several people but they didn’t know anything about it.  As I learned in an old “Looking for the Cannon” query in the June 15, 1989 Molokai Dispatch, the cannon was possibly part of King Kalakaua’s Austrian battery.  In an effort to build up the military arsenal of the Kingdom, King Kalakaua corresponded with Emperor Franz Joseph for the purchase of Prussian arms.  As a special favor extended to no other government, the Austrian government allowed His Majesty to purchase a battery of these guns consisting of six pieces as well as mountain battery of four pieces.  In 1989, the Iolani Palace began a search for the cannon but nothing has been mentioned regarding it thus far. Please call us if you know anything more about this.  Mahalo.

Have you checked out the new General Store? I really recommend it.  So many nooks and crannies to look at.  I went on a Saturday and there is a lady that works with a quilting machine.  Fascinating to watch it work.  It certainly makes it faster to quilt.  At the Drug Store on the prescription counter is a box that says “Do You Know Who Is in Your Medicine Cabinet?” Open the box, it’s an eye opener!

Well, it seems I’ve rattled on enough.  I’ll leave you with this tidbit I found.  Butterflies taste with their feet! Hope they’re clean.  Pet the dog, feet the cat, hug your children, kiss your sweetie and malama your mama.  A hui hou, Aunty Kapua

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Moloka`i County on Your Corner

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Mayor Alan Arakawa's "County on Your Corner" on Moloka`i will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai.

"It is important to connect with people face to face," says Arakawa. "'County on Your Corner,' which is scheduled in a different location each month, is a good way for myself and members of my cabinet to interact with the community on the issues that are of most interest to them."

Joining Arakawa at this "County on Your Corner" event will be Council Chair Danny Mateo and some members of Arakawa's cabinet.

For more information, call 280-1299.

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Fit for a Queen

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

A three-person conch shell ensemble harmoniously signaled the beginning of Ka La Hanau o Lili`uokalani, the annual observance of Queen Lili`uokalani’s birthday on Sept. 2, 1838. The occasion is observed every year by Molokai’s Hawaiian Language Immersion students from grades pre-K to 12.  This year’s celebration was held on Sept. 14 at Lanikeha, Ho`olehua with almost 150 of Molokai’s Hawaiian-speaking student population in attendance along with kupuna and family members.

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From the Publisher

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

By Todd Yamashita

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Falsetto Winner

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Falsetto Winner

On Saturday night, Sept. 10, while Molokai was jamming to the sounds of Sashamon and friends, I was in Kapalua, Maui, enjoying awesome island music at the Ritz Carlton as they hosted the 10th Annual Richard Hoopii Falsetto Competition. This event was created to help promote and perpetuate the beautiful and unique art of Hawaiian falsetto singing.

A large crowd gathered in the prestigious main ballroom as the five contestants from five islands competed for cash and prizes. Taking the top spot of the evening was 18-year-old Kaui Kruegar from Maui. Kaui took home $500 in cash, $150 in gift certificates, a mini canoe paddle trophy and an exclusive gift basket full of goodies from the Hoopii ohana.

In second place was 22-year-old Micah Hoapili De Aguilar from Hawaii Island. He won a well-deserved $300 cash, $150 in gift certificates, a canoe paddle trophy and a gift basket.

In third place was myself, Kalae Arnold, representing Molokai. I was more than happy with $200 in cash, as well as the same gift certificates, trophy, and a gift basket.
The runners-up were Kamakana Lopez from Lanai and James Koakane Mattos from Oahu. These two young men were exceptionally talented with amazing vocals and they both walked away with gift baskets and certificates of excellence.

After the competition, we were all treated to a performance by the one and only Na Pala Palai. I would like to thank all my sponsors for their kindness and support. Mahalo to Lucy and Dave Jung of Lahaina Cruise Company. Danny Mateo, Tina Thompson, Nani Watanabe of Festivals of Aloha and Moana’s Hula Halau. Mahalo also to Uncle Richard Hoopii and ohana and the Ritz Carlton for a wonderful experience.

‘Til next time, much mahalos and aloha.
Kalae Arnold

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CEOs of Community Bulletin Board

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Some person(s) is taking down other people’s notices of events, sales, etc. before the day of the event.  Why?  Thank you to the Molokai businesses (Bank of Hawaii, Friendly Market, Wines & Spirit, Kualapu`u Market, Post Offices, and others) that allow posts on their establishment bulletin boards such as Celebrations of Life, Concerts, Yards Sales, athletic sport games, fundraising, sales and want ads.  It is a very important communication resource to the Molokai community.

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The Choking Game

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

I have learned of a game being played today by our youth.  It is called "faith," but it is known by many other different names such as, "blackout," "passout," etc.  It's a potentially deadly oxygen deprivation activity that kids do to achieve a “floaty,” “high” sensation. Some keiki do it out of curiosity or peer pressure. Since I have learned of its existence on Molokai, it has consumed my thoughts and I have been researching this and trying to get the word out to make others aware of this so-called "game," not only in fear for my own keiki, but for anyone's keiki.

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