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Legislature Halts DHS Modernization Plan

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Department of Human Resources News Release

The State Legislature has effectively blocked an innovative and cost-saving initiative to modernize the processing of applications and renewals for Medicaid, welfare, nutrition benefits and other forms of public assistance, announced Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Lillian Koller.

“By passing this misguided bill and overriding Governor Lingle’s veto, the Legislature has stopped cold the EPOD initiative. I strongly encourage the next Governor to revive our plan, because a modern processing system would greatly improve customer service while saving about $8 million each year for taxpayers.”

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Destination Try B Pono

Friday, May 14th, 2010

The Molokai Veteran’s building permit is still on hold by Maui County Department of Water Supply (DWS).

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Steps for a Cause

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Steps for a Cause

In 25 minutes last Saturday morning, around 50 people raised just under $5,000 for nonprofits on Molokai.

The 33rd annual Visitors Industry Charity Walk raises money statewide for charities, and all money stays on the island where the money was raised. This was Molokai’s second year participating, where the donations also include extra money donated by the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, said Executive Director Carol Reimann.

This year had a higher turnout than last year thanks to the island’s keiki, said Councilman Danny Mateo.

,” said Molokai Chamber Foundation President Barbara Haliniak.

Along with Kaunakakai, Kalaupapa’s Aloha Week fund was also included through the Chamber Foundation. Participating nonprofits include Molokai Baptist Church, Aka`ula School, Habitat for Humanity, Molokai Family Support and the Monsanto Fund.

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Tennis Sends Two

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Molokai High School’s Mason Horner and Kanahele Montizor made it to the tennis state championships last week in Kailua-Kona, representing Molokai with their double prowess. They came away just one game shy of entering the finals.

Seniors Horner and Montizor defeated a team from Baldwin High School, 6-4, 6-3, but were later eliminated by Kilani High School of Honolulu – who rank seventh in state – 6-3, 6-0.

“It was good playing schools out of the normal Maui County schools,” Horner said.

Coach Stacey Horner said that amid the intense pressure of competing in the state championships, the boys performed well and should feel proud to make it beyond the Maui Interscholastic League finals.

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Aunty’s Corner

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Aunty’s CornerAloha Aunty here again,

Wooeee did you go to the Ag Fair?  It was so cool.  My kumu, Aunty Kauila and Aunty Molly were two of the judges for the lei contest.  I neglected to write the other two auntys' names down, auwe!  The lei were the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen.  I’m sure it would take me hours but I’ll bet it wasn’t like that for these experts.   Sean Naauau was so fabulous.  The chickens were clucking, the horses were moving in a circle and the food booths were cooking up a storm.  Great fair! Way more cool then the famous Puyallup Fair in Washington State.

My sweet friend Aunty Ku’ulei is in the hospital.  She is doing well but I wish she didn’t have to go in there. The sign said please respect her rest and only have no more than four people at a time and stay five minutes.  When I was near the door there was lively music.  I went in and found at least 10 people, what a party! I had to laugh. I had to dance a hula for her.  Kissed her on the cheek and left, didn’t want to tire her out.  Tee Hee.

The Hui at Home Pumehana hosted the Kamehameha Guitar Club.  There were 10 young men and women who played and sang and even did a funny tango.  They helped out at One Ali’i fish pond before performing for us.  They were a delight.  The Baptist Church is hosting a Ladies Throughout the Generations, May 15.  Ladies will be sharing their memories.  They can come dressed in the style of their generation.  Sounds like fun!

One of my subscribers called all the way from Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She used to live here for 30 years. Wow. There was a very tall gentleman that came into the Dispatch the other day.  He had a very long, beautiful feather that was an Eagle feather.  I asked him how he could have that.  He said his grandmother was Shoshone and someone gave it to him.  So cool.  I’m still looking for someone to come and read or tell me what my wall hangings say.  They are all in Chinese.  I am so excited that I was given a scholarship to go back to school at the MCC Molokai.  I am going to take basic language, basic cultural practices, and intro to Hawaiian culture.

Our beautiful Kanoe has moved to Hilo on the Big Island.  I am going to be taking over her position.  Send me good vibes because she was the very best at doing all this.  She will be working from her home so you may always reach her by email: sales@themolokaidispatch.com.

Ua lawa paha k?ia a hui hou k?kou [this is perhaps enough until we meet next time].  Aloha no, Aunty Kapua  

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Orchid Workshop at Kilohana School

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Orchid Workshop at Kilohana School

Community Contributed

By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources

There are orchid fanciers all over this island – so I’ve decided to go to them instead of them coming to me. I’m presenting the first of a series of orchid workshops in the different communities, starting at Kilohana then moving west. I’ve wanted to have a workshop in Mana’e for sometime because there’s a bunch of diehard orchid hobbiests who always drive to Kaunakakai and even to Hoolehua to attend these workshops. The workshop will run for about one-and-a-half hours at the longest, so people can still take care of their Saturday chores. I’d like to thank Linda Place and Mary Kalilikane for hosting me and assisting with arrangements. It should be a fun morning with lucky number drawings for plants and supplies, and an orchid plant giveaway.

The first workshop will be at Kilohana School on May 15, at 8:30 a.m. The workshop will focus on dendrobiums, the different species and their characteristics, potting techniques, media, nutrition, and pest control.  We’ll also go on a photo journey to the Big Island, from Hamakua to Mountain View to visit several orchid farms. The Big Island is the epicenter of orchid production in Hawaii with many microclimates growing an array of orchid types, from cattleya and vanda, to dendrobium, phalaenopsis, lady slippers, and cold weather zygopetalums.

These workshops are sponsored by the County Office of Economic Development and the UH College of Tropical Agriculture to promote orchid production on Molokai. There will be more orchid workshops scheduled for June and July in Kaunakakai, Hoolehua, and hopefully even in Maunaloa, so stay tuned.

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Science Program Funding Available

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Ho`okuleana News Release

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Track & Field Wraps Season with Victory

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Last weekend, the Farmer’s track and field team brought home a bag full of accomplishments, including a second place finish in the girl’s high jump, at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships on Maui.

Junior Kalei Adolpho earned second place in high jump, at 5’0,” automatically qualifying her to state. Adolpho also snagged fourth place in the 800 meter race, as did senior Candice Pauole in high jump with a height of 4’6.” The combined efforts of Adolpho and Pauole put the Lady Farmers at sixth place overall.

“Kalei is crazy – she never jumped once in competition before the MIL Champs,” said Coach Jesse Ford. “But she's got this competitiveness that allows her to make things happen at the last minute.”

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Environmentally Charged

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Environmentally Charged

Ready. Set. Energize.

Molokai saw its first-ever Energy Efficient and Renewables Show last weekend at the Country Fair, with an avant-garde display of electric vehicles catching the eyes of passerby, along with hydrogen demonstrations, green workshops and light bulb exchange.

The show hosted multiple educational presentations on light-emitting diode (LED) and inductive lighting; the benefits of electric vehicles and charging stations; wind generation; solar hot water and photovoltaic systems; and energy-saving window tinting.

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Blue Planet Foundation also made an appearance alongside students from the robotics team – continuing with their island-wide campaign to go 100 percent compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) efficient.

“Our next step is to go door-to-door,” said Heidi Jenkins, Kaunakakai Elementary School teacher. “We just did that at Ranch Camp and exchanged 1,600 bulbs.”

Go Electric, Save Money
Of the various companies to set up shop outside Lanikeha Community Center on Saturday was Hawaii Electric Vehicle (HiEV), who brought some of the latest technology to hit the ‘green’ scene.

Featured were three electric vehicles – two cars and a motorcycle – a developing mode of transportation that HiEV hopes to bring to Molokai.

HiEV representative Michael Leone said the company’s goal is to gather a group of local businesses interested in being hosts for the electrical vehicle charger, and will provide them with the solar and power. Leone said by being a host, businesses could receive substantial tax credits.

The initiative will also include training Molokai youth – preferably high school students – in how to assemble and maintain the electric vehicles, which will provide them with jobs and help stimulate the economy.

“The goal is long-term sustainability,” Leone said. “We’re in the recruiting process right now. This trip is to find the right people – any interested businesses.”

Leone said on Molokai it costs 22 cents per mile to drive a gas-operated vehicle. The cost for electric is only two cents a mile.

“This could be huge for Molokai,” Leone said. “Especially with bringing in youth – we want to pass along the torch.”

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Molokai Goes Country

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Molokai Goes Country

“Ag Unity in Our Community” was the theme of Saturday’s country fair at Lanikeha Community Center – and it fell nothing short of congruity.

Over a thousand community members weaved in and out of the first-ever agricultural fair, checking out vendors, participating in activities like the greased pig and corn-eating contests, listening to live music and devouring ono food.

“So many people came out to support the Ag,” said Lynn Decoite, one of the fair’s organizers. “It was just fabulous.”

The fair featured a strong lineup of vendors including Kumu Farms, Island Air, Community Health Center, Blue Planet Foundation, Health and Wellness Center, Young Brothers, Coffees of Hawaii, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Molokai Livestock Cooperative, and Seed Savers among many more.

The idea to host a fair arose when Decoite, owner of L&R Farms and president of Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance, and other farmers began talking about bringing together all aspects of agriculture while getting the community involved. Decoite said it took about six months of planning, but the outcome was well worth it.

“The feedback was very positive and the community seemed very excited” to bring the fair back next year, Decoite added.

The fair was sponsored by the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, County of Maui, Office of Economic Development, USDA Farm Service Agency, Island Air, Young Brothers, and Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance.

Don't forget to check out the Dispatch's coverage of all things Country:

Best In Show - Molokai's first dog show.
Environmentally Charged - Electric cars highlight the energy exhibition.
GMO No-Go for Some - Some residents are against Monsanto's GMO practices.
Birds Got Game - Molokai celebrates the peaceful side to game fowl.

 

 

 

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