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The Garden of Easy

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

The Garden of Easy

By Paul Hanley, Community Reporter

It’s been about 15 years since Nelson Puailihau—aka Easy, aka Honeyboy—gave up his rough and rowdy ways. Three years ago, he began to tend a parcel of land near Kilohana school. From the thicket of bananas, papayas, and taro to the expansive, impeccable lawn, the “Garden of Easy” is the expression of his deep desire to bring life and beauty to the ‘aina.

“Since I got clean and sober and turned my life around,” says Puailihau. “I’ve put my heart and soul into this land.”

Each plant he nurtures symbolizes his commitment to growth, not just in the garden but in his own life.…

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Gift Local, Support a Dream, Part 2

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Gift Local, Support a Dream, Part 2

By Sage Yamashita, Intern Reporter

Shopping Molokai-made products will be the highlight of gift-giving during the holiday season. To give an inside look on gift hampers canberra, a selection of local artisans, crafters and shops are featured for the next couple of weeks. This week, we talked with the Molokai entrepreneurs behind Hulalei Designs and Buji-fied about supporting the island’s community, while keeping your money local this holiday season.

Lehua Paris is the creator behind the brand Hulalei Designs and the terms “Eat more Veg’Aina” and “Making Mo’olelos.” These brand terms are frequently heard and seen on Molokai.

“I actually started off making jewelry,” said Paris.…

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A’o Aku; A’o Mai: What I Learn, I Teach

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

A’o Aku; A’o Mai: What I Learn, I Teach

By Sara Jane Larkin, Teacher

Kilohana Elementary School is a Project Based Learning School and we encourage learners to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and extend our thinking beyond the classroom. In answering the question, “How can we share our learning with our friends, families and our community?” first graders at Kilohana will share their understanding with our community in the Dispatch.

We were very thrilled about the big storm east end last week.  Our writing was focused on what we saw, what we heard and how we felt during the storm.…

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Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sale

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Bennett Pottery News Release

Bennett Pottery will present its Annual Show and Sale open house from Friday, Nov. 25 to Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kala’e Studio. The show will feature high-fired functional stoneware and porcelain: items made for home and garden use. The objects are durable for daily use, and are safe in the oven, dishwasher and microwave. You are invited to come and discover a wide variety of unique quality ceramics found nowhere else in Hawaii, right here on Molokai.

Dan Bennett has been creating hand crafted work on Molokai since 1974. He was a mathematics teacher at Molokai High School and UHMC Molokai, and currently teaches ceramics at the Molokai Arts Center for adults on Wednesday from 3-6 PM and Saturday, 1-4 PM.…

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Veterans Day Meal

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Veterans Day Meal

By the MHS Class of 1982

The Class of 1982 recognized Molokai veterans at the Veterans Center by serving them a sit down lunch on Veterans Day two weeks ago. We celebrated this memorial occasion in honoring all veterans on this special day by providing lunch to say mahalo for service, sacrifices and commitment in serving our country that we, the people, are able to enjoy freedom.…

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Create a Gun Trust

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

By Eileen M.S. Nims, Esq.

You have made sure you possess all the permits and registration documents needed to be the legal owner of your gun collection. But the laws, such as the recent Red Flag law, continue to narrow the field of gun ownership for Molokai residents who have firearms. These laws and restrictions get worse when it comes to leaving your guns to your children, grandchildren, or any other person you want your gun collection to go to, when you pass or become incapacitated. For those who are looking to ensure proper handling of their collection in compliance with the law, using a sight pusher can be a useful tool for making precise adjustments and ensuring the safety and functionality of your firearms.…

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Kalaupapa Nonprofit Receives Award

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa News Release

Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa was presented with a preservation award by Historic Hawaii Foundation last month for their efforts in designating January as Kalaupapa Month annually in Hawaii.

“Kalaupapa Month will be a way to bring the people of Kalaupapa back into their own history and to make sure their legacy lives on,” wrote Kiersten Faulkner, Executive Director of HHF in informing Ka ‘Ohana of the honor. “We congratulate Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa on their exemplary preservation efforts.”

It was the seventh preservation award bestowed upon by Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa by HHF in the past 10 years.…

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Ka Leo o Nā Hōkū Welowelo: The Voice of the Comets

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

By Kumu Loke Han

Students in Papa 6 Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapuʻu, Kualapuʻu Public Conversion Charter School, are excited to share some of their first quarter adventures ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. Please enjoy their articles written to support student learning in and out of the classroom! E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.

Ka Heluhelu i ka Papa Malaaʻo

Mai Hawaiʻi a i Niʻihau, aloha mai kākou!  ʻO wau ʻo Maluhia Ignacio, a ʻo kekahi hana punahele ma ke kula, ʻo ia ka heluhelu ʻana i nā haumāna ma ka papa mālaaʻo.  ʻO kēia koʻu hana punahele no ka mea hiki ke heluhelu i nā pōkiʻi a ʻaʻole pono e ʻōlelo wikiwiki, a he leʻaleʻa loa! …

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Gift Local, Support a Dream

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Gift Local, Support a Dream

By Sage Yamashita, Inter Reporter

The Molokai community is abundant with creative and innovative people who create Molokai-made products that are perfect for gift-giving during the holiday season. In a series over the next few weeks, The Molokai Dispatch will highlight a selection of local artisans, crafters and shops featuring Molokai gifts that are perfect for supporting the island’s economy and keeping your money local this holiday season. To launch the series, we talked with the owners of IB 808 and All Things Molokai. Supporting artisans like those at IB 808 and All Things Molokai not only brings unique, heartfelt items into your home but also uplifts the island’s economy and spirit.…

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Celebrating Farmer Spirit at Homecoming

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Celebrating Farmer Spirit at Homecoming

By Sage Yamashita, Intern Reporter

After three years of Homecoming being absent from the Barn, the competitive build-up between Molokai High’s students has returned. Homecoming is usually thought of as the start of school and sports, a dance, and school spirit. On the other hand, Molokai High brings it to a new level with the version called Green and White. 

This year’s theme was Cartoony Tunes. Each class was required to choose a cartoon movie filled with fun musical tunes. The senior class of 2023 chose the film Rio. Class of 2024 went with a classic, Lilo and Stich. Sophomores, class of 2025, took it to the ocean with Surfs Up, and the freshmen selected Beauty and the Beast.…

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