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Legislators to Talk Wind with Local Residents

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Members of the Hawaii Legislature and guests will be visiting Molokai on Wednesday, Nov. 2 to hear from island residents about a wind farm proposed for Molokai.

Sens. Mike Gabbard and Kalani English, Rep. Denny Coffman and Susan Kodani, district director for Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, will spend the day visiting various parts of the island. 

Gabbard, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment said, "I want to make it clear that we are coming because we truly want to listen to residents' thoughts, feelings and concerns about a proposed wind farm on Molokai.  We think that it’s important to hear directly from the people of Molokai, not in a formal town hall-type setting, but more in an informal, conversational setting."

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Unofficial Channel Record Set

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Unofficial Channel Record Set

Darren Miller, the Pennsylvanian man who was featured in last week’s Dispatch for attempting to swim seven of the world’s most dangerous channels, set an unofficial record swimming the Kaiwi Channel last weekend, according to his blog. He plan

s to submit his time of 12:12:23 with proper signatures and documentation for proof of the record, he said.

“From the start at La`au on Moloka`i, to the finish at Sandy Beach on O`ahu, it was a non-stop barrage of giant swells, strong currents and rough chop,” he wrote on his blog, , “but we made it through! Didn't get to see any tiger sharks, however, I did manage a Portuguese man-o-war sting right to the face (felt GREAT, ha)! The middle of the channel was so beautiful, as it was such blue water all around, and just seemed to go on forever.”

Miller is attempting the so-called “Ocean’s 7” to raise money and awareness for infant heart surgery. To learn more, visit darren-miller.com.

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Molokai Department of Taxation Office Temporarily Closed

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The State of Hawaii Department of Taxation Molokai Office will be closed for three weeks beginning Oct. 17. Taxpayers may leave their tax returns in the drop box located at the Molokai Office in order to timely file their returns. The Maui District Tax Office will be providing telephone assistance during this temporary closure at 1-800-485-6071.

"We appreciate Molokai residents' patience and understanding during the temporary closure," stated Director of Taxation Fred Pablo.  "Our hard-working Maui District Office staff will extend a helping hand to our Molokai residents until we're able to re-open the office."

The Department's Molokai Office is located in the Molokai Multi-Service Center, 35 Ala Malama Street, Room 101, in Kaunakakai.

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Anita Naeole Arce

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Anita Naeole Arce of Molokai passed away on Oct. 4, 2011 at her home in Ho`olehua. She was 86. Arce was born Jan. 21, 1925 in Honolulu. She is survived by her sons Steven (Mokihana) Arce of Ho`olehua, Andrew (Kuulei) Arce of Ho`olehua and Thomas (Kali) Arce of Kalae, Molokai; daughters Sandra (Jeffery) English of Kualapu`u, Molokai, Lynn Arce of Honolulu, Gwendolyn Arce of Ho`olehua and Gwendolyn Crandall of Santa Maria, Calif.; sister Annie Michelson; and many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren!

Services were held Oct. 15, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kalamaula, Molokai. Burial followed at the Kanakaloloa Cemetery in Ho`olehua, Molokai.

 

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Lawmakers Plan Wind Talks on Molokai

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Sen. Mike Gabbard and at least two other legislators will visit Molokai Nov. 2 to discuss the so-called “Big Wind” project with local residents, the senator confirmed today.

Gabbard, who chairs the Senate Energy/Environment Committee, is leading the visit with Sen. Kalani English and Rep. Denny Coffman. Rep. Mele Carroll may also attend.

The legislators are finalizing plans to hold listening sessions with various groups on the island, including people who might be for or against industrial wind farms on Molokai and Lanai, between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. They plan to visit Lanai Nov. 3.

Residents interested in scheduling a session may call Gabbard’s office at 808-586-6830.

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Bye-bye Brushfire

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Bye-bye Brushfire

Crews successfully removed more than 9,800 flammable plants and bushes from Kalaupapa National Park (KNHP) last month in an effort to prevent brushfires. Flown in from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, about 10 workers focused on invasive species including Christmas berry, lantana and java plum within 100 feet of structures. The project was the first of its kind in KNHP in a century, helping to restore the settlement to what it looked like in the early 1900s before invasive species became overgrown and endangered the settlement’s residents, graves and historic structures. At its monthly community meeting Sept. 13, residents thanked workers and project leader Paul Hosten, terrestrial ecologist for the National Park Service, for their efforts.

 

 

Photos at left:

Top, crews from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park work to remove flammable brush from within Kalaupapa National Park. Bottom, the same area after the brush was cleared. Photos courtesy Paul Hosten.

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MoHS Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Molokai Humane Society News Release

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Texture Fish

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Texture Fish

Community Contributed by Koki Foster

When you visit the Kaunakakai public library, make sure to check out the terrific “texture fish” exhibition. The fish were created by students at Kualapu`u School. The after-school ceramic class is taught by Koki Foster and sponsored by grants from 21st Century. The students listed below may pick up and take home their work before Friday, Oct. 14.

Li’u Busby, Carly Dudoit, Nahoa Lima-Villa, Kairi Lima-Villa, Leilyn McComas, Ava Morris, Raven Morris, Rusty Morris, Marlina Pupuhi-Kamai, Olivia Tuisamatatele, Shadow Wong, Secret-Lee Wong.

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Edward “Kahai” James Mersberg

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Edward “Kahai” James Mersberg, 50, of Maunaloa, Molokai, died on Aug. 24, 2011 at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. He was born in Bell County, Texas. He is survived by his sons, Travis Lindsey and Edward James Kaha`i Mersberg; daughter, Daneil Marie Kuuleimomi Mersberg; mother, Evangeline Meala Mersberg; brothers, Robbie, Jeffery, Andrew and Yohannan Mersberg and sisters, Carmen Mersberg, Cynthia Mersberg, Rhonda Mersberg, Gina Mersberg and Julie Hiro.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at Manager’s Road in Maunaloa from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow.

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Happy First Anniversary A Light From Heaven

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

A Light From Heaven News Release

It has been one year since we opened our doors!  Come celebrate with our One Year Anniversary Sale from Oct. 10 through 15.  Selected items are 10 percent off.  Refreshments will be offered on the 10th.  Come check us out: A Light From Heaven, located above American Savings Bank. 

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