Molokai Humane Society’s Jenn Whitted stated “if we all stay focused on what is important we will meet those challenges and overcome them” (Dispatch Aug. 3 issue). The present Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) board and executive director are rapidly moving forward, and I commend them on the funding they’ve acquired. However, they’ve lost sight of something fundamentally important: people.
To the Molokai Humane Society Board of Directors,
Having read and given much thought to recent articles in the Dispatch, and as a long-time member of the Humane Society, I am prompted to respond to the current issues.
The Humane Society volunteers, visiting vets, staff, board and supporters have done an incredible job with limited resources. We all know that Tessa has been the operational backbone for some time. The visiting vets have been saviors. Dr. Hollis has shown her ability, dedication and willingness to come here full time. Why would we insult her by looking elsewhere?
We need to keep in mind that the Molokai Humane Society's purpose and objectives and continue to work towards these goals.
On behalf of Guzeiji Soto Mission of Molokai, I would like to thank our volunteers, members, supporters and vendors, for their time, energy and contributions in helping to make this year’s Bon festival a successful and enjoyable event. A big mahalo to the community, and to the individuals and groups listed below.
On Friday, July 29, seven Molokai churches joined together to offer The Molokai Summer Praise Concert. The hundreds of people who attended this special event were treated to the worship sounds of local praise teams as well as Na Hoku Award winners Barrett and Tara Awai. While the music played, the keiki enjoyed a game section designed just for them and everyone was treated to a variety of delicious foods. Because of the generous help and support of so many, the entire evening was offered at no cost to those in attendance.
Aloha Molokai! It was my pleasure to serve as your 2011 Molokai Relay for Life Event Chair. This event could not have been possible without the dedicated support of our committee members, sponsors, teams, cancer survivors, caregivers, families and American Cancer Society staff members.
Committee Members
Haunani Kamakana (Co-chair, Logistics)
Mary-Ann Hill (Team Development)
Lori-Lei and Kawika Crivello (Entertainment)
Ray and Mary-Ann Ayau, Maka McGuire, Enoka Nahoopii, and the Molokai Cancer Fund (Survivorship)
Niki Kalipi, Robin Balidoy, Rose Casino, Lori Pastrana (Registration, Games)
Debbie Davis and Tania Joao (Luminaria)
Renee Montizor (Mission)
Liann Gonzalez (Publicity)
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I went shopping in Wal-Mart last week in Honolulu. As I walked through the store, I fell into a trance. Whew, what an experience. Don’t get me wrong, I love our stores, but once in a while you just have to do the big store. That same weekend I went to a party at a home in Kaneohe and met some people who danced in the Hawaiian Room at the Lexington Hotel in New York. One lady told me that they could only be Hawaiian to dance there. Our very own Uncle Kulani Purdy was the glue that held these very homesick young people together by making telephone books so everyone could keep in touch while in New York. If you ever want to see what it was all about Uncle Kulani has many scrapbooks chronicling the many activities and years they were there. Many of the books are in the library for you to look at.
Also in Honolulu, DJ Pelekai, Sue, Kawika, Lailani and I attended a workshop put on by my niece, Maile. We were honored to work with a Halau from Mexico City. The most amazing thing was that there was a very tiny 3-year-old girl who picked up a papa hehi (treadle board) and the kala’au (long and shore sticks) and began to do this most complicated beat as if she had been doing it forever. Whoa! So amazing, especially since us older ones were not so hand-eye coordinated.
There are seven wonderfully beautiful ladies who celebrated their 90-and-over birthdays at Home Pumehana. I believe that the oldest is 94. What interesting stories they have. I asked Aunty Lilly-belle how she was and she said she was “hanging right on aunty!” Also, my neighbor across the way from me passed away. I miss her at her sink at night when I’m getting ready for bed. She was a brilliant knitter and made some beautiful sweaters. I only knew her a little but loved her a lot.
The other day someone brought in a very strange looking seed. Have you ever tasted a peanut butter tree seed? Yes, Virginia, there is a peanut butter tree. It tastes just like peanut butter. I guess the tree grows in Halawa.
Well, I’ve rattled on long enough. Hug your kids, pet the dog, feed the cat and “Malama your Momma.” Love you lots, a hui hou, Aunty.
On behalf of Ko Molokai Keiki `O Ke Kai and Keiki Surf Meet 2011, a huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, participated and helped make the surf meets such a success this year. To all the parents, thank you – you can be proud of your young surfers. We look forward to seeing all of you next year, so mark your calendars for June 2012. Thank you to MCSC and Friendly Isle United Fund, our main underwriter, for your ongoing support of this fun summer event.
Watching today’s US Congress debate debt ceiling and deficit issues is like a soap opera--“As the World Turns,” “All My Children,” “The Old and Fartless,” and so on. America is in a financial crisis. Our kupuna on fixed income are hurting; middle class, small businesses, education are getting squeezed. We are past the point of “ching chong chinamen sitting on a fence trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents.” President Obama inherited this mess. Plenty of blame to go around.
I thank you for welcoming me onto your island to help care for your pets. Molokai is one of the best places I have ever worked, and I have worked many places across the globe. I have met so many wonderful people and animals during my time working out of the container. I regret to inform you that I will no longer be working out of the Molokai Humane Society due to recent changes in staff and administration. Please keep an eye out for me; I would love to still provide my services for the animals of Molokai. Tessa and I are working on continuing to provide care for your pets.
Mahalo,
Hollis Stewart, DVM
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