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General news which affects the Molokai community in one way or another.

Talk Story with Sen. Schatz

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Talk Story with Sen. Schatz

Last week, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz made a visit to Molokai and talked story with business owners, farmers, advocates and residents. Schatz is former Hawaii Lt. Governor, and was elected by Gov. Abercrombie to serve out Daniel Inouye’s term until the 2014 special election, for which he is running. As a senator, Schatz sits on three Senate committees: Commerce, Energy and Natural Resources, and Indian Affairs. Here are some excerpted questions and answers — some from a conversation with the Dispatch and others from community members.

Question (Q): What do you love about Molokai?
Schatz’s answer (A): It’s the sense of people depending on each other and real aloha.…

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MECO Scheduled Kaluakoi Outages

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

MECO News Release

Maui Electric Company (MECO) is scheduling an electricity outage for the Kaluakoi subdivision in west Molokai this Friday, Aug. 23, from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The planned outage is part of an improvement project to install new equipment in that area.

As part of this project, periodic outages will be scheduled through October to replace several switchgears. A combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment, switchgears provide continued reliability of the electrical supply.

Should there be any questions or concerns, please contact Maui Electric directly at 1-877-871-8461.…

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Impaired Driving Enforcement

Wednesday, August 21st, 2013

Maui Police Department News Release

The Maui Police Department will be participating with the nationwide Impaired Driving National Enforcement crackdown from August 16 to September 2, 2013. Police will set up intoxication checkpoints at unannounced locations and times during this two week period. Intoxication checkpoints will be set up county wide, which will include Hana, Lanai and Molokai.

People are encouraged to drive sober. Those that will be consuming alcoholic beverages are reminded not to drive and to use a designated driver or find an alternate mode of transportation. This guideline serves as a useful reference for promoting safety and responsibility on the roads.…

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Brother Dutton Statue Installed

Monday, August 19th, 2013

Brother Dutton Statue Installed

Molokai Catholic parishioners got to see the face of a new statue of Brother Joseph Dutton for the first time when it arrived on the island from China last Thursday. The statue of the Civil War veteran who worked for 45 years in Kalaupapa with St. Damien depicts him in his youth wearing his Union uniform. There is a growing movement to promote Dutton to sainthood alongside Damien and Marianne Cope, and the statue may be one starting point for that process, said Molokai’s Father Bill Petrie of St. Damian Catholic Parish.

The statue was donated to Molokai by Oahu benefactor John Perreira, who worked with local residents, including the late parishioner Larry Helm, former commander of the Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans, to design the statue.…

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Intro to Drawing

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

UHMC Molokai News Release

ART 113 Intro to Drawing is being offered at University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) Molokai campus this fall semester. It is structured as a beginning level class and focused on exploring a variety of media from charcoal to marker, pencil to pastel, ink to conte crayon.  You will discover more techniques and styles for how to draw what you see three dimensionally as well as how to express your feelings, culture and knowledge visually. Most importantly, you will learn how to see as an artist and realize that everyone can learn to draw.

The class is held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Controlling Rats

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Community Contributed

By Joe Kennedy

The rats and mice are back again in Ho`olehua. But never fear, we can control them or make the best of it no matter what.

Controlling or manipulating rats’ physical environment is the way to keep them away from your house. Getting to the cause or the root of the problem — understanding what they like and what they don’t like — is the way to begin solving the problem. For homeowners, following practical rodent prevention tips can make this process easier and more effective.

Rats are concerned mostly with food and cover. The cover thing is all about them wanting protection from predators along pathways that can be long and complex.…

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Partnering for Preservation

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Partnering for Preservation

Protecting Molokai’s Watersheds

An understanding of the connections between mountains and ocean — mauka and makai — is rooted in ancient Hawaiian culture. Today, invasive species and human impacts are threatening to clog Molokai’s reef — the most extensive coral reef in the Main Hawaiian Islands — with sediment washed down from the mountain slopes. Today, scientists are doing studies to provide proof of this evidence and offer their data to help find solutions. And today, Molokai residents are meeting together to discuss those solutions and taking action to protect the island’s most valuable resources — both the mountains and the ocean.…

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Walking for a Cure

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Walking for a Cure

Molokai families, friends, and coworkers came together last Friday at the Kaunakakai Ballpark to take part in the 2013 Relay for Life: Finish the Fight marking the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society. More than 200 participants walked the track honoring cancer survivors, remembering those that lost the battle, and helping fight for a cure.

“Molokai is one family—we are all ohana,” said event chair Avette Ponce. “We are one family and we’ll help each other no matter what.”

Emcee Kala Juario gave the opening speech.

“We’re here on our little island of Molokai doing what other relay-ers do in about 5,000 communities across America and in 20 other countries,” she said.…

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The Circus is Coming

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

The Circus is Coming

Next month, a giant red and yellow striped “big top” tent will take shape in Maunaloa, and with it will come an acclaimed group of more than 30 performers from around the world.

“We’re trying to bring a world class production [to Molokai] rather than telling people they have to travel,” said Carl Vincenti, director of the Modern American Circus. The circus will bring 105 minutes of family entertainment to the doorsteps of residents around Hawaii during September, October and November.

Molokai is the first stop of the state-wide tour; the Modern American Circus’ inaugural performance will be on Friday evening, Sept.…

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New Business Offers Tech Solutions

Thursday, August 8th, 2013

Mendija’s Repair News Release

In today’s world, many of us are reliant on technology to be productive. Unfortunately, this same technology can leave us stranded. Computers break down, networks act up, and we sometimes drop our expensive phones on the ground. The simple fact is, technology fails us sometimes.

Local entrepreneur Edwin Mendija has offered a solution for Molokai’s tech users by founding Mendija’s Repair. Mendija’s Repair offers repair, set-up, and maintenance for computers, networks, and many other electronics. Additionally, using TeamViewer software, he provides remote assistance, allowing customers to receive help from the comfort of their homes. This innovative approach not only saves time but also ensures that tech users on Molokai can quickly resolve their issues without the need for lengthy travel.…

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