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Concert to Celebrate 25 Years

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Concert to Celebrate 25 Years

Molokai Dispatch News Release

For more than 25 years, The Molokai Dispatch has been bringing you Molokai news, Molokai style – and now we’re bringing you an awesome family-friendly concert to celebrate!

Molokai-born music sensation Sashamon will perform at Mahana Gardens on Saturday, Sept. 10. Bring your own blankets, beach chairs and beer, and make yourself comfortable while enjoying some of Hawaii’s best jams.

Located at the new Mahana Gardens nursery, expect a beautiful tropical setting that lends itself to good times. With discount admission for kids ($5 for kids under 13, and free for children under 5), families are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $15 for adults. Proceeds support the island’s only free newspaper.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show goes until midnight. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Sodas and ono BBQ plates will be available for sale, as well as exclusive commemorative Dispatch T-shirts. Drawings and prizes will be held throughout the evening – must be present to win!

Please note the new date and location for this event: Sept. 10 at Mahana Gardens, located 14 miles west of Kaunakakai on the left side of the base of Maunaloa. For more information and to buy tickets, stop by the Dispatch office at the Moore Center or call 552-2781.

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Prevent Molokai Fires

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Community Contributed

By Fire Inspector Rick Schonely

One of the most important things you can do to prevent fires is to clear brush from vacant lots and around your house. Many Molokai residents have already done this – mahalo! The Maui County Dept. of Fire and Public Safety will continue to inspect overgrown lots year round so please continue to maintain your property.

Here are some other fire safety tips:

-Clean your garage or carport of stored newspapers or other rubbish that can fuel a fire. Newspapers stored in a damp, warm place may ignite spontaneously.
-Test your smoke alarms monthly.
-To help prevent nuisance alarms, gently vacuum your smoke alarm every six months or as needed.

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High Surf Warning

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The National Weather Service has issued a HIGH SURF WARNING for all south facing shores of all Hawaii islands. Surf may reach 10 - 15 feet today and will remain high through Thursday. Swimmers and beach goers are urged to stay out of the water. Take caution while you are out today and check back for updates. 

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Brody Gabriel Lawai`a Kahookano

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Brody Gabriel Lawai`a Kahookano was born at Molokai General Hospital Aug. 18 at 2 a.m. to proud parents Gina Marisol Gomez and Gabriel Donald Kahookano. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was welcomed by siblings Hiilani, Natasha, Jaisten and Genesis, and grandparents Ella Mersberg of Hawaii Island and Donald Kahookano of Ranch Camp. His Hawaiian name, Lawai`a, means fisherman.

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George Stanley “Keoki” Pahapu Kaulia Sr.

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

George Stanley “Keoki” Pahapu Kaulia Sr.

George Stanley “Keoki” Pahapu Kaulia Sr. passed peacefully Aug. 3, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital with his sons, daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at his side. Born July 13, 1937 on Oahu, he was married to his beloved wife Moana “Aunty Mo” Kaulia and had 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Our “Papa” was well known for living life to the fullest. He was famous for this “green thumb” – everything he touched flourished. He was a man of many talents.

Family and friends are invited to share their stories during a celebration of life at George Kaulia’s hale in Kalamaula on Sept. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Mary Puamaia Tollefson

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Mary Puamaia Tollefson of Kalamaula, Molokai died on Aug. 15 in Kaunakakai at the age of 86. She was born on Aug. 9, 1925 in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Samuel (Theone) Tollefson of  Sammamish, WA, Chris (Sandy) Tollefson of Waimanalo, Oahu, Timothy (Olive) Tollefson of Fayetville, NC; daughter Sharlene (Pedrico) Tollefson of Madrid, Spain; brother Alvin “Wina” Cazimero of Penn., and eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Friends may call on Friday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. at the Kings Chapel Church in Kaunakakai, Molokai. Burial to follow at the Kapa`akea Cemetery in Kapa`akea, Molokai.

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Samuel Kama Kamai

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Samuel Kama Kamai of Ho`olehua, Molokai died on Aug. 13 at the Queens Medical Center in Honolulu at the age of 86. He was born in Honolulu on Dec. 23, 1924. He is survived by wife Lillian M. Kamai of Ho`olehua; sons Victor Ronald (Wena) Kamai of Kahului, Maui, and Daniel Anthony (Rally) of Anaheim, Calif.; daughters Carolyn (Rodney) Vair of Las Vegas, NV, Lorna (Longie) Dudoit of Hoolehua, Molokai, Claudia (Andrew Germinaro) Kamai of Ho`olehua, Lydia (Cheyenne) Joao of Kaunakakai, and Kathleen (Joey) Joao of Kaunakakai; and 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Friends may call on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. at the Lanikeha Community Center in Ho`olehua, Molokai. Burial to follow at the Kanakaloloa Cemetery in Ho`olehua, Molokai.

 

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Micheline “Mitchy” Uilani Wilson

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Micheline “Mitchy” Uilani Wilson in Honolulu on May 14, 1948 passed peacefully on Aug. 1. She is survived by her daughter Renee Albino and four grandchildren, Lyndsie, Channing, Reeve and Naavah Albino of Molokai. Mitchy was the middle of five children born to Eloise and Walter Yong. She was raised in Waikiki, where she and her siblings grew up surfing. Family members include brother Walter Yong Jr., sisters Sharee Davis and Renee Yong-Kagimoto, nieces Sienne Kagimoto, Jerry Boy and Rebecca Seguritan, grandniece Arianny Yi and beloved Aunty Alice Puu.

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Plans for Monk Seal Recovery

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

NOAA Fisheries Service News Release

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Two Brush Fires Blazed on Molokai

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Two Brush Fires Blazed on Molokai

Two brush fires broke out on Molokai today, both about three miles west of Kaunakakai. One burned about 20 acres along Maunaloa Highway, while the smaller blaze burned about 5,000 square feet in the same area, according to Molokai Fire Captain and incident commander Travis Tancayo. Both were reported just after 1 p.m., and were contained by 3:30 p.m.

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