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

Veteran’s Corner

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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By Jesse Church

Hello my beloved veterans and people of Molokai, old Jesse here with all the veterans’ news and upcoming events. Why do American flag patches on combat uniforms appear backward? The patch harkens back to when American soldiers carried flags that fluttered behind them as they charged headlong into battle, as they did in the Civil War, for example. To replicate those banners, the blue star field of the flag is embroidered on the patch’s upper right, instead of the left, and faces the front to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze, as the wearer moves forward.

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Tutu’s Corner

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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Column by Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool

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Saving Your Home from Foreclosure

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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Molokai Teaches with Heart

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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Submitted by Diane Abraham

Each month, kumu from a different school island-wide are featured in articles written completely by the keiki to share their experiences with their most beloved teachers.  Below are submissions from Mr. Bear’s sixth grade class from Kaunakakai Elementary School.

Mrs. Yuen

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Call to Support Local Artists and Musicians

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

MOLOKAI ARTS CENTER NEWS RELEASE

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Molokai Arts Center (MAC) will sponsor a Gift Fair and Brunch. We are asking Molokai artists to set up sales tables and booths to sell locally made art and crafts at the Saturday market in Kaunakakai. In addition, we are asking our community to support our island economy by purchasing your holiday gifts directly from local artists and musicians. MAC will serve brunch for 200 holiday shoppers from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will also sponsor a gift wrap table so that shoppers can have their gifts wrapped and packed for immediate shipping.

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Support MOC and Win a Turkey

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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By Amy Maeda, MOC Executive Director

Molokai Occupational Center (MOC) will tell you to “go stuff it” when you win a free Thanksgiving turkey on Nov. 17.

We have so much to be thankful for this year as we remember the many families that have come into our Thrift Store every Halloween to create a memorable outfit or the many professional ladies who find a silk blouse with a designer tag still on. Working computers have been donated by customers that go into the hands of high schoolers for $50. Guys find leftover building materials on occasion, and we are still waiting the other side of an Air Jordan size 11 shoe in perfect condition (no speck of Molokai dirt even).

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Computer Skills, a Must-Have

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

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By Kalei “Pumpkin” Moss

Does the thought of creating a spreadsheet or PowerPoint presentation on the computer fill you with dread?  Does just the thought of turning a computer on make you want to run in the opposite direction?  Why not attend the 21st Century Grant computer class at Kaunakakai Elementary and say goodbye to those fears?  If you have no computer skills or your computer skills are a little rusty and you need a refresher, the computer classes offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. are just right for you.  In this day and age, you will likely need to have some computer skills, whether it is for your job or to help your kids with their school projects.

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Monk Seal Ho`ailona Returns to Hawaii

Monday, November 7th, 2011

It was “welcome home” last week for the young Hawaiian monk seal named Ho`ailona, also known as KP2, that made Molokai his home in early 2009. Ho`ailona returned to the state after spending about two years at the University of California, Santa Cruz, participating in research that has helped scientists better understand the species. 

Ho`ailona was flown back to Hawaii last Tuesday on a Coast Guard C-130. He will live permanently at Waikiki Aquarium, though he will remain in quarantine until December or January to make “sure he’s eating and adjusting well to new environment,” according to David Schofield, marine mammal response coordinator for the National Marines Fisheries Service (NMFS). 

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Scouting Halawa

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

The Webelos from Pack 311 of Kailua, Oahu visited Halawa Valley Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. Webelos are Cub Scouts in their fourth year, an average of 9 years old. Throughout our four days of camping, 12 families were continually impressed by the beautiful valley, people, nature, history and activities.  We would like to share what "Pops" Anakala Pilipo and Diane Solatorio, shared with us.

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Residents Protest Passenger Yacht

Monday, October 31st, 2011

As American Safari Cruises’ (ASC) yacht docked on its first trip to Molokai last Sunday morning, protesters greeted it with requests to leave local waters.

Over two dozen kupuna, teachers, fishermen, cultural practitioners and others chanted “No cruise ship” and “Go home!” toward the 145-foot boat, named the Safari Explorer.

As two vans carrying the boat’s passengers departed the docking area, protesters marched across the road holding signs reading “boycott this ship,” “you’re not welcomed” and “Hawaiian way or no way.”

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