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Farm Bill Applications Needed

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

USDA News Release

Applications are being accepted from farmers and ranchers for three different Farm Bill Programs that are administered by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The three programs include Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP), and Agriculture Management Assistance (AMA).  Interested farmers and ranchers have until December 11, 2009 to submit their applications to be considered for this ranking period.

"We're focusing our conservation efforts on treating identified priority natural resource concerns on lands being used to produce agricultural products," says Lawrence Yamamoto, Director of the Pacific Islands Area for the NRCS.

Knowing your Benefits

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Hawaii Centers for Independent Living News Release

For the first time on the island of Molokai, the Social Security administration is holding a workshop for community members to gain knowledge of their benefits for 2009 and 2010.

“A lot of people on Molokai don’t even know their benefits or understand their benefits,” said the center’s independent living specialist and the workshop’s coordinator, Kealoha Laemoa.

The workshop will be held at the DHHL conference room on November 18th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-profit, governmental, community and individual agencies are strongly asked to attend this workshop. A sign language interpreter will be provided.

Bring your brown bag lunch, and RSVP to Kealoha at (808) 658-1206.

Lions Roar: Costume Winners

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Molokai Lions Club News Release

The annual Molokai Lions Club Halloween Costume contest overflowed the lawn of the Public Library with children and adults on Halloween eve. They came to compete in the costume contest, show off their originality or just talk story and socialize. Many were original, made from scratch. No need buy. These are always crowd pleasers. Thank you Molokai community for supporting the Lions Club with your attendance. Special thanks to all the Leos from the Molokai High School Leo Club under the supervision of advisors Julia DeGeorge and Malia Lee.

Think Yellow, Go Green

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages News Release

Kualapu`u Elementary School was recognized by The Berry Company  with a check for $400 for their first place standing in this year’s Think Yellow, Go Green Telephone Directory Recycling Contest. The contest included more than 50 schools from five neighboring islands including Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui and Molokai. The recycling program took place in May 2009 and the recycled telephone directories were transferred to participating recycling partners. The directories were ultimately processed into materials which will be used locally for insulation, roofing and mulch.

A Calling for Kaho`olawe

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

KIRC News Release

The Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) is seeking nominations for an individual to fill the Native Hawaiian Organization Representative seat on its seven member State commission. According to the State law which created the Commission (Chapter 6K, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes), one of the commissioners is appointed by the Governor from a list of names submitted by Native Hawaiian organizations and is eligible to serve two consecutive four-year terms.

This request for nominations is to fill the seat currently held by Charles PMK Burrows, Ed.D, who will have served eight years on January 10, 2010. Commissioners serve without pay, but are reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses.

Island Style

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

John Cruz News Release

Shows will feature John with a small band, including Frank Carillo on bass and a few different surprise guests on each island.  John has been touring with Frank locally and on the mainland this past year.

John has begun work on his third, and possibly his very best album. He is currently writing new songs and finishing the arrangements on others that have been in his collection for some time.  His first two projects won three Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, including Contemporary Album of the Year for both Acoustic Soul and One of These Days. The new album, which is still untitled, will include the rich vocals and lush guitar sound that has become John's signature.

For all details on his shows, including ticket sales, please visit www.johncruz.com.  John is now selling concert tickets, CDs, t-shirts, ringtones and music downloads on his website. 

Guns of Vietnam War Exhibit

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Mel Chung, Gunsmith News Release