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Mahalo for Support

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

My name is Gladys Rapanot and on behalf of my children and myself, we would like to thank everyone who whole heartedly supported our family for the passing of the late Ronald Rapanot, Sr. who passed on Feb. 10, 2022 peacefully at home. Thank you for all the generous donations, all the ways of comforting us in a kind and sincere way. Thank you to the Kekahunas and Mawaes for preparing the delicious food along with the food and desserts prepared by our friends and family. 

My children, grandchildren and great grandchildren still talk about Papa Ronald, so believing that he is in a better place and knowing he comes to see us everyday makes it a little easier to accept his passing, although not all of us can see him but can sure feel his presence. …

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Sacrificial Lambs

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Community Contributed

Opinion by Father Pat Killilea, St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa

It sets back about 50 yards from the road between Newbridge Village and Ballinamore Bridge. On the other side of the road, in the midst of a rich green pasture runs the River Shiven with the old Daly’s corn mill on its banks. Killian school, built in the late 1950s to replace the original building, had been vacant for several years because of a declining youth population in the parish. Now in a matter of 48 hours or so it had been restored to its original pristine state by the dynamic efforts of the parishioners of St.…

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Volunteer Week

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Kanu Hawaii News Release 

Organized by Kanu Hawaii, Volunteer Week Hawaii 2022 aims for unprecedented unity of kama‘aina and visitors alike as Hawaii emerges from the pandemic. More than 10,000 volunteers are anticipated to gather in support of hundreds of charities at more than 250 events held statewide this week. 

Groups and organizations can go to VolunteerWeekHawaii.org to register an event or participate in an existing one. On Molokai, Seed of Love Farm in Kaunakakai is registered to host volunteer opportunities throughout this week and will be holding E Ala E Sunrise Molokai Earth Day on Friday, April 22 at 5:30 am, located at 1120 Kamehameha V Highway.…

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Art of Trash Exhibit and Trashion Show

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Malama Maui Nui News Release

Malama Maui Nui is thrilled to announce that the Art of Trash exhibition and Trashion Show opens April 22 at MalamaMauiNui.org/ArtOfTrash! 

Hosted by Malama Maui Nui and sponsored by the County of Maui’s Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division, the Art of Trash and Trashion Show is an annual juried art exhibition that showcases the reimagination of previously used materials as elements for creative composition. All pieces are original work made from recycled and/or reused material. The Jurors’ Choice Awards are based on the transformation of material, good craftsmanship, and, of course, overall creativity.

Malama Maui Nui is excited to showcase juror-selected pieces by dozens of artists and designers from all over Maui Nui, including Molokai.…

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More Bovine TB Prompts Island-wide Animal Quarantine

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

More Bovine TB Prompts Island-wide Animal Quarantine

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Recent detections of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on Molokai has prompted the state Dept. of Agriculture to issue an immediate, island-wide quarantine order restricting the movement of all ungulate animals except horses to prevent further spread of the disease. Effective last Friday, the length of the quarantine order will depend on the success of eradication or control of bTB on the island, the HDOA said. The department stated additional detections of bTB in central and the west end of Molokai in the past few months, following more cases over the past year.  

Between June 2021 and March 2022, the HDOA issued quarantine orders on six infected herds in the areas of central and west Molokai.…

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Property Purchased for New Mana’e Fire Station

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Property Purchased for New Mana’e Fire Station

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Last Friday, Maui County closed on the purchase of a property on the island’s east end to relocate the aging Puko’o Fire Station. The property, located just east of Kilohana School on the mauka side of the highway, is a three-bedroom home on nearly 11,000 square feet of land that will enable the Dept. of Fire and Public Safety to house two firefighters and an office, according to Maui County. 

“The current firefighters’ quarters are beyond repair,” said Maui Fire Chief Bradford Ventura. “Housing our firefighters at this newly acquired property will allow our department to maintain emergency-response times within 30 minutes for the 1,500 residents of Puko`o District in East Molokai.”…

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Baseball Adds to Unbeaten Season

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Baseball Adds to Unbeaten Season

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Baseball team had a weekend of wins on Maui last weekend over the Hana Dragons. Friday’s three-inning game ended 20-0, with Molokai’s Solomon Kikukawa-Teriong hitting a home run, with leading hitters Kikukawa-Teriong, Gavin Ainoa, Seven Kaahanui, Hezekiah Horner and Angelo Duvauchelle. 

“The boys were excited to play in War Memorial again,” said Head Coach Keahi Rawlins. “We got an early lead offensively and commanded the strike zone on the mound. The bats were loud all game and Solomon got a hold of one for three run blast. Kobra did an outstanding job on the mound throwing strikes.…

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Molokai Artists Showcased at Honolulu Exhibit

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Downtown Art Center News Release

Downtown Art Center, in collaboration with Na Heona Molokai, is thrilled to present its first-ever art exhibition exclusively featuring artists from Molokai. No Stop Light: Molokai will be open for viewing in the second floor Exhibition Space from Friday, May 6 to Saturday, May 28. A free, public opening reception will be held on First Friday, May 6, from 4 to 8 p.m.

This historic show, the largest group exhibition by Molokai artists in Honolulu, is an opportunity for these often-unsung artists to convey their experiences of living on a Hawaiian Island so different from Oahu that there is no need for traffic lights.…

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Volleyball Gets Weekend Sweep

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Traveling to Lanai last weekend, the Molokai High Boys Volleyball team took two home wins. Friday’s three-set game was 25-16, 25-12 and 25-18, with Saturday’s win in five sets, 25-20, 25-12, 23-25, 19-25 and 15-13. 

“To travel to Lanai is always fun, the laid-back lifestyle, the beautiful greenery and the gym packed with fans like the old days,” said Head Coach Hale Domingo. “Friday night was crazy, fun and exciting. It was back and forth for three sets, and we pulled it off. We captured the momentum late in all three sets and rode it out the doors with the win.”…

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2 Wins for Softball

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

2 Wins for Softball

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Lady Farmers Softball team got two wins on Maui over Hana last weekend. Friday’s game closed at 16-5 and Saturday’s with 15-5 in six innings. Molokai’s season record is now 4-1-1 and Hana is 0-5.

Molokai will travel to Lanai to finish the regular season, following by another trip to Lanai for the MIL DII Girls Softball Tournament April 28-30. …

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