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Local Photographer to Show at Arts Center

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Local Photographer to Show at Arts Center

Community Contributed

By Ric Ornellas

Molokai boy Zach Socher will show his art photographs on Friday, March 23 at the Molokai Arts Center. The new Molokai Arts Center (MAC) is sponsoring Zach’s show as part of their ongoing series featuring local artists in all media organized by Kim Markham. The show begins with a student showing from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by an adult showing at 5 p.m. MAC is located in back of the Coffees of Hawaii plantation complex in Kualapu`u.

Since his student days at Molokai High School – Zach graduated in 2000 – Molokai locales have been his muse.…

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Organic Initiative Funding Available

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

NRCS News Release

Federal funding is available for organic farmers, and now is your chance to benefit from this program. Offered under the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a division of the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Organic Initiative provides a wide array of conservation practices specifically designed for organic production. Practices will help the selected applicants meet many requirements of their USDA Organic System Plans and stay in compliance with USDA’s National Organic Program.

“We are pleased to provide this federal funding to help organic growers in our farming community,” said Mr. Angel Figueroa, NRCS Director of the Pacific Islands Area (PIA).…

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Disability Awareness Fair

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Hawaii Center for Independent Living News Release

On Wednesday, April 25, Hawaii Center for Independent Living will host an awareness fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kulana `Oiwi. Frank De Lima will MC this event dedicated to the disabled community. Come join us! For more information, call HCIL at 553-3340.…

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Passenger Boats Survey Results

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Community Contributed
By `Aha Kiole o Molokai

The `Aha Kiole o Molokai has made a concerted effort to reach the community to get feedback and input regarding the arrival of the American Safari Cruises. Now, results are out from an island-wide “Advent of Passenger Boats and Yachts Survey.” A vast majority – 85 percent – of people voted “no,” 11 percent voted “yes” and 4 percent voted “yes, with controls.” We had 395 people participate in our surveys.

The results of the four Moku meetings showed 36 percent voting “no,” 8 percent voting “no” and the majority, 56 percent, voting for controls.…

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Molokai Flooding

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Molokai Flooding

Molokai experienced flooding last night and this morning, and a flash flood advisory remains in effect this afternoon. Puko`o firefighters responded to a flooded east end home in the middle of the night last night, when a couple awoke to knee-high water in their house, according to Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga. The fire crew assisted the couple in securing their possessions. Other nearby properties are also flooded, but those homes are built off the ground.

Road crews in Kawela worked through the night to clear mud and debris from the highway after the Kawela Stream overflowed. Water, mud and debris covered yards and blocked driveways within a one mile radius of the stream.…

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Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club General Meeting

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

It is that time again – paddling season is almost here and Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club is inviting interested members of the public to join them at their general club meeting. Input and suggestions are valuable to the club, so please come by to share your mana`o.

Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club
GENERAL CLUB MEETING
Monday March 5th, 2012
Mitchell Pauole Conference room
6pm – 8pm


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Mother Marianne’s Canonization Date Set

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Mother Marianne’s Canonization Date Set

The nun who served Hansen’s disease patients who were exiled to Kalaupapa for over 30 years will become a saint in a canonization ceremony to take place on Oct. 21 of this year, the Vatican announced last Saturday. Molokai’s Mother Marianne Cope was green-lighted for sainthood by Pope Benedict XVI in December, after confirmation of a second miracle was attributed to her.

Now, the date is official for Mother Marianne to join St. Damien as Molokai’s second saint. Residents of Kalaupapa have already been planning for the celebration, and some will travel to Rome for the canonization.

Five others will also be canonized the same date as Mother Marianne, including Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk Indian from New York state.…

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Horses and Cattle Killed

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Sometime last Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, four of my horses and seven cattle were killed in Kalae. I filed a police report and they took pictures. If anyone has any information on who killed my animals, please call the police department at 553-5355. 

Rick French

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Where Can I Find the Paper!?

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

By Todd Yamashita, Molokai Dispatch Publisher

Many of you (ourselves included) are still adjusting to our new distribution schedule. After increasing our print run two weeks ago, it’s still not as easy as we would like to get ahold of an issue of The Molokai Dispatch.

One of the frustrating challenges we’ve faced is keeping up with the 50 or so locations we currently deliver to. After much deliberation, we’ve decided to limit drop-off sites to our highest-traffic locations, with preference to advertisers. This change will allow us leave larger quantities of papers in places you are most likely to frequent.

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Meeting To Discuss Reduced Harbor Security

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

DNLR News Release

Department of Land and Natural Resources is holding a community meeting regarding the security perimeter at the Kauanakakai Wharf to accommodate American Safari Cruises visits to Molokai. The meeting is on Monday, Jan. 30 at Mitchell Pauole Center at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will address the experience last weekend and respond to the community. Reduced security to accommodate fishermen and canoe paddlers and lessen the inconvenience to the community will be discussed. All are invited. 

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