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Meet Nancy McPherson

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Amongst the cast of usual suspects scattered through Molokai planning meetings  there is  new face which you may have seen. Her name Nancy McPherson and she’s a workaholic.

In October 2006, she became Molokai’s first full time, on-island Molokai Planner.  McPherson is the go-to person for help with planning permits and changes in zoning.  Working closely with Maui County over the internet and with the local planning commission, she handles a myriad of tasks pertaining to state land use designation, zoning, SMA boundaries, and a myriad of other issues within the field of planning. Though her list of responsibilities may sound complex, the intent behind McPherson’s job is quite simple: she’s here to help.

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Rare Bird Sighting on Molokai Excites Birdwatchers Around the Nation

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Arleone Dibben-Young, who raises endangered Hawaiian nene geese, reports the rare sighting of two juvenile Bewick’s Swans on Molokai. She comments “The European counterpart of the American Whistling Swan, these two young birds obviously made a wrong turn. Is there a better a place to spend the winter?” The sighting made national news.

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Customer Service Excellence – New Course at MCC Molokai

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

The Molokai Rural Development Project is pleased to announce a tuition-free course for Molokai’s workforce in hospitality and customer service-based industries. The course, HOST 90V- Customer Service Excellence- is scheduled from 6:00 – 9:00 PM on Tuesdays from January 9- May 10, 2007. The instructor selected for the course is Ms. Tanya Will.

A variety of topics will be discussed including general customer service, dealing with difficult customers, human resources, communications and telephone etiquette, travel industry components, sales and marketing, and cultural sensitivity.

Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis and is limited. To allow the employees of as many businesses as possible to participate, we ask that each employer initially send only two employees to the course. Employers should contact MCC Molokai at 553-4490 ex 21 as soon as possible for information.

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Taro Field Day

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

For the last 20 years or so the Maui Community College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service on Molokai conducts a Taro Field Day to provide kalo growers and enthusiasts with an opportunity to gain access to some of the rarest native Hawaiian kalo varieties. Thanks to people like Dr Ramon Dela Pena on Kauai and our resident kalo expert Harry “Cowboy” Ostuka the varieties have survived.

This year the kalo day is Saturday, Dece. 2 from 9:00 a.m. - noon at Molokai Applied Research and Demonstration Farm located on the grounds of Maui Community College Farm. The day includes discussions on kalo varieties, new concepts for feeding field crops and tastings of various kalo varieties. There will be limited amount of kalo huli, (planting material) of more than 50 native Hawaiian kalo varieties to start home planting. Those who want planting material will need to bring their own cutting tools, ties and labeling pens, ribbon or tags.

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MauiFEST Hawaii-Molokai Film Festival Information

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Join the third annual MauiFEST Molokai Film Festival on Dec. 9 for a celebration of culture and the arts at Kaunakakai Ball Park. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. and music begins at 4:00. Films start at sunset under the Molokai stars. Admission is free! No coolers please.

This year’s festival features award-winning films, filmmakers and an all-star lineup of world renowned musicians. Scheduled to appear are Grammy and Hoku winner John Cruz, 2006 Grammy winner and slack key master George Kahumoku, Maui’s own Tita – Kathy Collins, multi Hoku winner Dennis Kamakahi and Molokai’s own Hawaiian Prime Time led by Zack Helm.

Hawaiian style food booths will also serve up grinds, and there will be cancer awareness booths by the Molokai Cancer Fund and the Molokai Community Health Center.

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New Molokai postmasters inaugarated

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

New Molokai postmasters inaugarated

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Post-election statement from Mayor-elect Tavares

Sunday, November 12th, 2006

Now that the results from the election are in, it is time to acknowledge the efforts of all candidates and their supporters so that the community can move forward together. It is important to honor and respect each other, to take the time to listen and learn from the many perspectives represented here. Maui County is fortunate to have so many active and dedicated people who are ready and willing to offer their ideas and services to the community. Now we must look forward together with focus and purpose.

In the days ahead, it will be important to reach out---across party lines, across branches of government and throughout the community to find the resources and solutions needed to address the complex problems before us. Building and renewing relationships with federal and state officials and with our County Council is essential. Developing a team of experienced and knowledgeable people to serve as members of a new administration will also be key to making a difference. An effective and responsive government is possible only through the commitment of capable and talented people who are dedicated to accomplishing the goals and objectives necessary to achieving a new vision.

That new vision includes a community in balance. A balance between a strong and diversified economy and the preservation of those qualities that make Maui County so special---from the expressive spirit of our diverse cultures to the spectacular beauty of our natural resources.

  • A community with sufficient water for agriculture, stream flow restoration and affordable and workforce housing.
  • A community with safe and clean drinking water.
  • A community with decent and affordable places to live.
  • A community whose energy needs are met through greater and greater use of renewable energy to reduce our dependency on expensive offshore fossil fuels, diversify our economy and provide greater energy security.
  • A community with a sustainable agricultural economy with the capacity to grow more and more of our own food and fuel.
  • A community with beautiful open space, well-maintained parks, and ongoing stewardship of our ocean resources.
  • A community with the roads and highways and transportation systems needed to move people and goods throughout the islands.

This vision is one for all of Maui County. Now it’s time to bring it to life!

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The Molokai Dispatch endorses alternatives to developing La`au Point

Sunday, October 29th, 2006

A plan, no matter how well thought out, can only benefit a community if the community supports it.

The evidence is clear that the proposed development of La`au is painfully splitting our community. The plan, which may indeed have been borne of good will, has in fact become an instrument of division, frustration and anger to this otherwise close-knit community. The tension and
polarity of this predicament can only increase if alternative actions are not taken.

“Honest dialogue between all parties should resume with more attention
devoted to alternatives to the development of La`au Point,” wrote
Elizabeth Johnson in a recent letter to the editor. I could not have suggested
it better.

There comes a time when our accumulated efforts and egos must be
temporarily put aside. There comes a time when it is necessary to forgo
our networked alliances and shed our obstinate pride. There comes a
time when we have to put away all other things so that we can see with
more clarity exactly what is happening around us.

The Molokai Dispatch supports and endorses the search for alternatives to developing La`au Point. We are committed to the vision that there
is a better way to move forward as a community.

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Forums Added to Website

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

A forums link and beta forum area has been created on the Molokai Dispatch website. A few forum topics have been created and are ready for discussion. Please feel free to try it out. Leave comments here if you find that something doesn't work as expected.

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The Molokai Dispatch Online – Anonymous Comments Removed

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

In attempts to keep the playing field fair, anonymous comments posted to stories on the Molokai Dispatch website have been removed.

Readers who wish to comment on any of our online stories or polls can easy do so by creating a log-in account. The simple process requires that registering users have a valid email account.

Keep on the lookout for an online forum where registered users will be able to create and participate in dialogue essential to future of Molokai. Until then, create a user account to post your comments now.

To create your account, look to the lower right hand side of this site and click on “Create new account.” Happy surfing, Todd Yamashita – Editor in Chief

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