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

MHS Community Service Projects

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Molokai High School has big plans for Wednesday, March 2.  Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Ohana Night will start with presentations and displays of the 2011 Senior Projects, in the school library.

Senior projects begin an essential question the student intends to address.  They then research the actions they need to complete for their chosen projects, formalized in a paper, with community members and teachers providing feedback. The projects focus on some aspect of community service, often educating a targeted segment of the Molokai community about an area of concern or addressing a community area of need.

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Ho`omana Hou School

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Honor:
Danielle Mersberg                         4.12
Shaquille Rapanot McGuire          3.9
Seiona Dudoit                                3.57

Honorable Mention:
Mikayla Tengan                            3.48

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Free Tax Preparation on Molokai

Friday, February 18th, 2011

The AARP is offering free tax service and is accepting appointments for a three day period here on Molokai. If you used the service last year, bring all your paperwork; if you are new, use this service to get help with your taxes. Professional tax preparers will be available at the OHA conference room Feb. 18-19 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call Gladys Brown, Molokai AARP coordinator, for information and appointments as soon as possible.

Mahalo,
Gladys Brown

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Before Windmills

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Initially when I attended the Feb. 3, 2011 public scoping meeting, like most people who attended, I went to get information on the impact of the windmills/undersea cable. Many of us were disappointed since answers were not to be provided at this meeting. Thus, my testimony came out of annoyance. And to set the record straight, my testimony that night was not a representation of the Molokai Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s views, it was my personal view.

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Attention all Halawa Valley Ohana

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Molokai has become the state leader in the `Aha Ki`ole Council, using Mo`omomi as a model of sustainable, local resource management. `Aha Ki`ole councils were created to organize a return to ancient Hawaiian resource management “galvanized” from a federal mandate three years ago, each island has an `Aha Ki`ole group which represents the island’s moku, or districts.

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An Angel From Above

Friday, February 18th, 2011

An Angel From Above

I found you my friend, and we became sweethearts on Valentine’s Day in Fontana, California, in 1963. How can I ever forget? You were only 17 and I was 23. I believe God had this all planned in our pre-existence as spirits in heaven. I came down to Earth way before you and never found my sweetheart till I met you. Now you know why I always sing the song, “Only You.”

Let us reflect back and look at our wedding picture…wow, what a good looking young couple we were, starting a new life together. We had no knowledge of what marriage was really all about. Yes, when I told my mom that I was going to get married, all she asked me was “Does she know how to cook?” I said, “I don’t know.” My mom looked at me and finally said “Good luck.”


Happy 48th Valentine’s Day wedding anniversary to you, my loving sweetheart and wife, Dianna.

Your loving husband,
Pilipo Solatorio

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Painting for Paint

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Painting for Paint

Art shows are a popular way to gather together a community, especially when it’s a family affair. Prisca Bicoy Medeiros set up an art show last Saturday at Home Pumehana with the help of her talented ohana, as a fundraiser for their church.

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Molokai Wind Farm

Friday, February 18th, 2011


By Steve Morgan

A quick disclaimer – I currently do not represent a position of support or opposition in regard to the proposed wind farm. My only intention of this series is to help our community in getting a basic understanding of this project.

Why is the state actively seeking to build windmills on Molokai?
The urgency to build a wind farm on Molokai originates with State Bill HRS 269-92, which mandates that the state of Hawaii replace 40 percent of its oil consumption by the year 2030 with renewable energy. Mandated intervals also require a 10 percent reduction in oil consumption by 2010, which has been met. By 2015, renewable energy must reach the 15 percent level and by 2020 a 25 percent level must be reached.

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Stand Up Paddling Going Big in 2011

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Stand Up Paddling Going Big in 2011

SUPAM News Release

Those of you enjoying the new and exciting sport of stand-up paddling (SUP) have lot to look forward to in the coming year. Local supporters of the sport have formed Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai (SUPAM) to support Molokai residents who want to participate in local races. Super serious about your stand-up paddling? At least two of Molokai’s planned races will be sanctioned by the World Paddling Association (WPA) earning you points toward national rankings.

Winds of Change
Makani Ikaika o Molokai, or the Strong Wind of Molokai, is the name of the new race series. Given the green light by local kupuna, the name reflects Molokai’s persistent east-to-west tradewinds – perfect conditions for competitive SUP racing.

The five-race series includes divisions for beginners, intermediates and advanced paddlers and feature categories for various ages, genders and boards.

The purpose of the series is “to allow Molokai paddlers to become champions in their divisions,” according to Clare Mawae, event coordinator and director of Youth in Motion.
The eight mile advanced course will start from Kamalo; a four mile intermediate course begins at Rice Patch; and the two mile beginner’s course starts at Ali`i Fishpond. All races end at Hotel Molokai.

Dates for the spring series are as follows:  March 5 – 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. start; March 19 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 2 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 16 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 30 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start. WPA sanctioning to be announced.

Molokai Holokai
After a great turnout in 2010, the Molokai Holokai SUP race will return this year to serve as the grand finale ofMakani Ikaika o Molokai series.  This combined race will take place on May 28, 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start.

Save Some $$$
Thanks to SUPAM, it’s just $25 for individuals to join the association, giving them access to all Makani Ikaika o Molokai events at no additional charge. Membership is $10 for youths under 18, and a flat rate of $50 for families.
 
For more information about joining SUPAM, please contact Clare Seeger Mawae from Youth in Motion at clare@youthinmotion.org or (808)336-0946.

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Kualapu’u School 5K Race Series Announced

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Community Contributed

By Sue Forbes-Kikukawa
 
We are excited to announce the inaugural “Kualapu`u School 5K Race Series.”
 
Five 5K (or 3.1 miles) races are planned on Molokai during the months of March and April. The races begin promptly at 8 a.m. – Saturdays March 5, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 23.
 
The intent of the 5K race series is to prepare and to select a Kualapu`u School team for the first Honolulu 5K for Kids on May 1. We also plan on having FUN-raising during this time as well – the cost to send a team of four boys and four girls is $1,500.  Event organizers are hoping to raise this money by asking all adult 5K participants to make a donation to the Kualapu`u School team in lieu of a regular entry fee. 

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