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Credit Union News

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

The Molokai Community Federal Credit Union celebrated its 60th anniversary on March 24, at the Mitchell Pauole Center. A spaghetti dinner plate was sold with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Network Fund. Chili bowls were also distributed to ticket holders.
President Fred Bicoy opened the annual meeting, where Jerry Clemente and John Kaalekahi were elected unanimously to the board. Omer Merkel and Melinda Talon were also elected as credit committee members. Nearly 340 members attended the meeting, out of the organization’s 3,970 members.

Gladys Brown

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Ho`omana Hou School

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Ho`omana Hou School

Shaquille Rapanot-McGuire: 3.67
Mikayla Tengan: 3.65
Danielle Mersberg: 3.55

Honorable Mention
Jayvelin Dudoit-Tabilangan:  3.33
Rashel Ka?aikala:  3.3
Kylee Dudoit-English:  3.2

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Beginning Farmers – Round Two

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Community Contributed

By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent

We will be accepting applications for round two of the Molokai Native Hawaiian Beginning Farmers Program. This program is open to homesteaders in Ho`olehua with agricultural lots. You must have at least a half-acre of agricultural land committed to the project, and also have access to agricultural water from the Molokai Irrigation System (MIS). Priority will be given to those with limited farming background.

Participants will be expected to attend weekly classes or field workshops, select their crops and develop a farm production map that will guide them through planting, harvesting, and marketing. We encourage those who are totally committed to farming as a vocation to apply.

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Calling All Artists

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Community Contributed

By Kim Markham

Molokai Arts Center is inviting artists to submit grant proposals for the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation. The theme of this year’s grant program is “Mobilizing the Community Through the Arts” – a perfect theme for the start of Molokai’s first community art center.

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HECO Union Employees Go on Strike

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Hawaiian Electric and Maui County News Release(s)

For more than five months, Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company (HECO, MECO, HELCO) have been negotiating a new contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260, which represents the companies’ unionized employees on Oahu, in Maui County and on Hawai`i Island.

The union gave the companies notice that its members have initiated a strike as of 3:30 p.m., today, March 4.

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Molokai Wind Farm

Friday, February 18th, 2011


By Steve Morgan

A quick disclaimer – I currently do not represent a position of support or opposition in regard to the proposed wind farm. My only intention of this series is to help our community in getting a basic understanding of this project.

Why is the state actively seeking to build windmills on Molokai?
The urgency to build a wind farm on Molokai originates with State Bill HRS 269-92, which mandates that the state of Hawaii replace 40 percent of its oil consumption by the year 2030 with renewable energy. Mandated intervals also require a 10 percent reduction in oil consumption by 2010, which has been met. By 2015, renewable energy must reach the 15 percent level and by 2020 a 25 percent level must be reached.

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Stand Up Paddling Going Big in 2011

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Stand Up Paddling Going Big in 2011

SUPAM News Release

Those of you enjoying the new and exciting sport of stand-up paddling (SUP) have lot to look forward to in the coming year. Local supporters of the sport have formed Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai (SUPAM) to support Molokai residents who want to participate in local races. Super serious about your stand-up paddling? At least two of Molokai’s planned races will be sanctioned by the World Paddling Association (WPA) earning you points toward national rankings.

Winds of Change
Makani Ikaika o Molokai, or the Strong Wind of Molokai, is the name of the new race series. Given the green light by local kupuna, the name reflects Molokai’s persistent east-to-west tradewinds – perfect conditions for competitive SUP racing.

The five-race series includes divisions for beginners, intermediates and advanced paddlers and feature categories for various ages, genders and boards.

The purpose of the series is “to allow Molokai paddlers to become champions in their divisions,” according to Clare Mawae, event coordinator and director of Youth in Motion.
The eight mile advanced course will start from Kamalo; a four mile intermediate course begins at Rice Patch; and the two mile beginner’s course starts at Ali`i Fishpond. All races end at Hotel Molokai.

Dates for the spring series are as follows:  March 5 – 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. start; March 19 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 2 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 16 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 30 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start. WPA sanctioning to be announced.

Molokai Holokai
After a great turnout in 2010, the Molokai Holokai SUP race will return this year to serve as the grand finale ofMakani Ikaika o Molokai series.  This combined race will take place on May 28, 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start.

Save Some $$$
Thanks to SUPAM, it’s just $25 for individuals to join the association, giving them access to all Makani Ikaika o Molokai events at no additional charge. Membership is $10 for youths under 18, and a flat rate of $50 for families.
 
For more information about joining SUPAM, please contact Clare Seeger Mawae from Youth in Motion at clare@youthinmotion.org or (808)336-0946.

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Mobi is Mo Betta

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Three new cell phone towers were recently installed on top of the Wilhelm Center, where Paddlers Inn is located, to ensure better service for Mobi PCS customers.The cell phone towers, which were approved by the Molokai Planning Commission last June, enhanced Mobi’s 3G network through Kaunakakai, Kualapu`u and Kakahai`a, according to a news release.Mobi has been serving Hawaii since 2003, and serves Molokai through Molokai Cellular, located in the G&M Variety building in Kaunakakai.“We like to think we are the local pulse of the community,” Ed Kurzenski said, Chief Technical Officer of Mobi PCS.
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Youth Job Opening

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

By Wade Lee

Kuikamalu is looking for a facilitator assistant, who will work closely with the community, youth events and media productions. The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year experience working with youth groups. The position is part time – 30 hours a week with benefits, $10/hour.

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New AARP Leadership

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

New AARP Leadership

Community Contributed

By Gladys Brown

The Molokai AARP Chapter installed new officers at their first 2011 meeting on Jan. 5. Pastor Anna Lou Arakaki blessed the officers and installed them in English and Hawaiian. Officers are President John Wordin, VP Gladys Brown, Secretary Betty Spruance, and Treasurer Frances Feeter. Past secretary Lani Kula was also honored and a luncheon was served after the installation.

Free tax preparation service will again be offered to Molokai residents from February 18-20 at the OHA Conference room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tax specialists and AARP volunteers will be available to help with tax preparation. For appointments please call Gladys Brown at 553-5375.
 

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