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

Full-time Veterinarian on Molokai

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Growing up as kid in Maryland, Dr. Stewart Morgan said he always liked animals. But in recent years, he’s taken that appreciation to a new level – advancing from owning a few guinea pigs to practicing medicine on cats, dogs, horses, cattle and many other animals that needed care.

Dr. Morgan recently brought that love of four-legged friends to Molokai, where he will serve as the Molokai Humane Society’s (MoHS) first-ever full-time veterinarian.

He visited the island for a two-week tryout in August, quickly realizing “how much a [full-time] vet was needed here,” he said.

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Two Firefighters Transfer to Molokai

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Two Firefighters Transfer to Molokai

MAUI COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

The Maui Fire Department announced a series of promotions last week, including fire fighters Kevin McAfee and Roderick Quintana, who will both be transferred to Molokai. McAfee rises to the rank of Captain after having been with the department for nearly 18 years. He is currently stationed with Rescue 10 out of Kahului and will transfer to Ho`olehua after his promotion.

Roderick Quintana is a nine year veteran with MFD and is being promoted to Fire Fighter III. He has held assignments in Ho’olehua, Napili and Kihei and will be headed back to Ho’olehua after his promotion.

The promotions are effective Nov. 16.  

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Saidon-Lino Kaiolohia Kawika Kansana

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Saidon-Lino Kaiolohia Kawika Kansana was born on Oct. 15, 2011 at Molokai General Hospital at 8:04 a.m. to proud parents Shyla-Marie Kansana and Kawika Blevins. He weighed 8 lbs 11oz. He was also welcomed by grandparents Patrick and Zaneta Kansana of Kaunakakai, Molokai, Donna Willard of Lahaina Maui, and Solomon Harris of Maui, brothers Laka of Lahaina, Maui, and Sairus-Jose, and sister Shailiah-Marie. His Hawaiian name, Kaiolohia, means “calm seas.”

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Gratitude

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

I just want to take a very small moment to express my gratitude for all of Molokai's wonderful people who kept me in their prayers and thoughts while I was hospitalized. The very fact that I am writing this letter is testament to these healing and loving energies.

My sons and my Dusty and their many trips back and forth to keep vigil over me, the sacrifices that they made to do so, and their help to carry on daily necessities at home were all acts of unconditional love. My friend Jamie's selfless care of my dogs and plants was simply loving kindness in action. 

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Working With Us at the Molokai Dispatch

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Each week, our reporters strive to portray the island’s issues, events and discussions with sensitivity, respect and fairness. It’s a never-ending job and lifestyle that requires patience, hard work and a passion for the trade.

We have our limits though, and in the spirit of better communication and healthier relationships, we offer you a simple list of “Do’s and Don’ts” that we hope you will consider when working with us.

Do:
•    Talk to us, and share your mana`o. We love to hear from you and the interesting things you have to tell us.
•    Use email to send important details including dates, phone numbers, etc. editor@themolokaidispatch.com

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Mule Musings

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Prior to coming to Molokai as a Dispatch intern in June, you could call me a city kid. Raised in the Boston suburbs and having lived in that city for the previous five years, the only thing I’d ever ridden was the public transportation system. “Smokey” was the scene outside a bar, and a “cliffhanger” was a good ending to a TV show.

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Friends of the Library Making Plans

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Community Contributed

By Frances Feeter

The annual meeting of the Friends of Molokai Public Library will be a potluck supper on Friday, Nov. 18, at the home of Frances and Bill Feeter.   Anyone interested in becoming a supporter of our special library are welcome. 

Items of interest on the agenda are upcoming programs at the library, book sale, and explanation of new internet and WiFi services now available to library users.  Plans will be made for a big celebration of the 75th Anniversary of our library – come and be a part of the planning for this special event.    If you love our library, come join the group!

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DMV Rates Increase

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Community Contributed 

By Renee Montizor

Your Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notice for your vehicle registration looks very different. Please look for it carefully. You should receive your renewal notice 45 days before it expires. If you have not received your renewal notice or lost it, we can still renew your registration with the current registration on your vehicle. 

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Molokai Boy Joins DHHL Leadership

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Growing up on Ho`olehua homestead land, Halealoha Ayau said he was “raised by a father who was a Jack of all trades.”

“He had many skills, so I knew what multitasking meant before that was even made fashionable,” Ayau joked last week.

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Health Matters

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

The Project Vision bus made its annual roadtrip to Molokai last Saturday – by way of barge, of course – to give local residents eye exams free of charge.

This year, the bus came to Molokai as part of Ohana Heath Plan’s Wellness Clinic Health Fair, a free healthcare event held in partnership with the Molokai Lions Club Saturday and Sunday at the Mitchell Pauole Center.

The Project Vision bus stayed on Molokai through Wednesday, Nov. 9, holding additional exam sessions in Kilohana, Kualapu`u and Maunaloa. Young Brothers shipped the bus free of charge.

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