Community Contributed
I just attended a Department of Health meeting on June 7 on Molokai. This meeting was originally intended for community agencies only; however, I, a community member, was asked to sit in. I was appalled by the comments and statements made regarding our adult mental health services on Molokai.
Hayzen Kamalu O Nalani Fanco-Kelekolio was born on May 27, 2011 at 11:32 a.m. to parents Shalina Franco and Caleb Kapahakula Kelekolio, at Molokai General Hospital. He joins sisters Mikayla and Kaylee and brother El Jay; grandparents Rhonda Albino of Hilo, and Gabriel Kelekolio Sr and Roselani Soares of Kalamaula, Molokai. He was 5 lbs 10 oz and 19 inches long.
Community Contributed
Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The funding will go towards expand its programs aimed at helping families obtain information about their Kalaupapa ancestors and assisting the public in learning more about the history of Kalaupapa.
“The `Ohana is excited and humbled to have the support of OHA,” said Clarence “Boogie” Kahilihiwa, president of the `Ohana, who has lived at Kalaupapa for more than 50 years. “We believe it is important for Hawaiians to know about their Kalaupapa roots and involve them in the preservation of Kalaupapa.”
Community Contributed
Quality hospice care can make the difference between unbearable pain symptoms, overwhelming stress and living peacefully and as pain free as possible to the very end of life. Hospice Hawaii Molokai is a way of caring; not a place. We are home-centered and have a team approach in our focus on the patient and their family. We promote living with dignity and caring for one another.
.jpg)
The recently-opened Hometown Groceries and Dry Goods, located next to Aunty Ruby’s Café in Kaunakakai, as a lot more in store than meets the eye. The bulk food stop stocks Costco and Sam’s Club items, as well as supplies from on-island vendors. But the small store has big plans for expanded services in the future.
.jpg)
Hometown owners said they can special order items from Costco and Sam’s Club on request, and offer delivery service within reasonable distance for an extra charge.
The new store is open seven days a week, Mon. through Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sun. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Contributed
.jpg)
Known for their animated performances and versatile set lists, MoBettah the Band has been a Molokai entertainment favorite for years, giving everyone something to look forward to during their shows. As the first in a series of Q & A’s with Molokai’s many bands, the Dispatch sat down with band members Tania Manaba-Will, Lyndon Dela Cruz and Earl Gorton to get the scoops on MoBettah the Band. .jpg)
MB: We were all sitting around talking story and after each idea dropped everyone would say “mobettah da kine, mobettah ummm, mobettah hou…” Lyndon was then like, let’s just go with MoBettah, the Band.
MD: How many times have you played “Mustang Sally”?
MB: Hundreds! It’s been a favorite since the days of the Pau Hana Inn. It was their last song played so since it is so loved by the community, we figured we have to play it! Tania: And I love it because I get to play the timbales.
Mobettah the Band includes Lyndon Dela Cruz (lead vocals, ukulele, timbales), Tania Manaba-Will (lead vocals, ukulele, timbales, tambourine), Danny Reyes (bass), Ekolu Kalama (acoustic guitar), Rick Schonely (guitar) and Earl Gorton (drums).
Community Contributed
Column by Jesse Church
Sen. Daniel Akaka News Release
The University of Hawaii (UH) will receive $4.3 million to continue a 14-year old program that provides job training and educational opportunities to more than 800 residents each year who live in underserved, rural communities on Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, and Molokai. Sens. Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye announced the funding last week.
The national unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent in May, and job creation has fallen to its lowest point in eight months. Maui County reported a 20 percent decrease in unemployment compared with one year ago.
Add your comment