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

Broken Promises by the Legislature

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

From the Territorial Government to the present, politicians elected to serve their communities have consistently overspent.  This forces them to come up with “creative” ideas to supplement their shortfalls when the economy eventually sours. 

They wouldn’t have to look far if they simply managed ceded (Native Hawaiian) lands properly.  For example, politicians have leased ceded lands to their friends for as little as a dollar a year.  Thousands of acres of land have been leased out by the state to businesses with these kinds of insider deals.  And they wonder why these lands aren’t generating revenues. 

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Aunty’s Corner

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Aloha Aunty Here,
I am continually impressed by the Leo Club at the high school.  They come around to our doors at Home Pumehana every holiday with either goodies or hand made cards.  It really makes my day.  No matter what people say about teenagers, these kids are a great example for our future.  Mahalo, you made an ol’ aunty happy.

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90,000 Free Bulbs Coming to Molokai

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Within weeks, 90,000 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) will be shipped to Molokai in an effort spearheaded by Blue Planet Foundation to reduce the island's carbon footprint.

The project entitled "Go Green, Carbon Clean" (or Molokai CFL Project), will kick off with a shipment of 44,000 bulbs arriving in Molokai around the third week of March. The bulbs will be distributed to residents and businesses interested in swapping out their old-style incandescent bulbs for new, energy-efficient CFLs – at no charge.

"The mission is to make Molokai a sustainable community," said Francois Rogers, Blue Planet Special Projects Director. "If a single island can go entirely lighting efficient, then it will be the model for other islands to do so as well."
 

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The Big Wave That Didn’t

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Big Wave That Didn’t

As sirens rang out along the coastline last Saturday morning, hundreds of residents packed up their cars and families, hit the store for supplies filled up on gas, and headed for the hills.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning at 12:46 a.m. on Feb. 27 following an 8.8 earthquake in Chile. Government agencies – county, state and federal – began implementing evacuation plans, safety and security along shorelines, and informing the public of the pace of the storm through the media.

operation went very well,” Teixeira said, adding that as of 10:30 that night, no damages or injuries related to the tsunami event had been reported to Civil Defense.

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Molokai Is…Week 2 — VOTE NOW!

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Molokai Is…Week 2 — VOTE NOW!

We have our first winner for the Molokai Is… contest: Ko’i’ula Davis! The 10-year-old Kualapu’u School student received the most online and call-in votes for her short and sweet essay about her home island. Congratulations to her, and to all the contestants; everyone submitted unique and motivating pieces.

This week we have four more entries, including mana’o from the kindergartners of Kaunakakai Elementary. Vote for your favorite by logging in to www.TheMolokaiDispatch.com, emailing to editor@TheMolokaiDispatch.com, or leaving a message at 552-2781. Voting ends on Friday, March 5, at midnight.

Remember, if you’d like to enter your own ‘Molokai Is…,’ submit poetry or other writing in 150 words or less, photography or another piece of art that defines this island for you. Include your full name, phone number, and a photo, and submit to editor@TheMolokaiDispatch.com, in person at our Kaunakakai office (Moore building suite 5 – we can take your photo), or by snail mail (PO Box 482219, Kaunakakai, HI 96748). Mmm, mmm – thanks Kualapu`u Cookhouse!

Joseph Barno

If aloha was a place, it would be called Molokai. The beauty of the land and the beauty of its people is beyond compare. It is the smile on the faces you pass on the street, the hand waving as you pass on the road. It is the ‘talk story’ at the Friendly Market checkout line and no one gets impatient. We are all a big family, different races, different family combinations but still a family, a loving brotherhood of people. Thank God for Molokai!

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Shawn Loann Vernon

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Shawn Loann Vernon

Shawn Loann Vernon, 63, of Ualapue Molokai died February 17, 2010 in her home in Ualapue. She was born February 6, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is survived by sons Luther “Dan” (Holly) Hemme of Anchorage, Alaska, Scott Herald of Lockport, New York, and two grandchildren, Brian and Kirsten. Friends gathered at a memorial service at noon on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Wavecrest Condominium cabana in Ualapue, Molokai. Scattering of her ashes followed.

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Jean Chizuko Akiyama

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Jean Chizuko Akiyama, formerly of Kaunakakai, died on February 8, 2010 in Lihue, Kauai, at age 88. She is survived by her sons, Melvyn H. Akiyama (Patricia), Rodney M. Akiyama (Joy); daughter Karen M. Alba (Ronald); brother Richard H. Hazama (Dorothy); sister Ethel M. Yamane; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services were held on Feb. 17 in Kauai.

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Dionecia “Nan” Espaniola Cabango

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Dionecia “Nan” Espaniola Cabango, 86, of Hilo, died February 14, 2010 at home. Born Aug. 23, 1923, in Papaaloa, she was a housewife and member of the Hilo Salvation Army. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

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Angleline Akala Cordoban Lyons

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Angleline Akala Cordoban Lyons, more affectionately known as Aunty Angie, died at the age of 77. She was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed away at her home on February 14, 2010. Born May 16, 1932, she was a retired DAGS employee of the State of Hawaii. She is survived by her sons Ralph (Linda) Cordoban of Salt Lake, O’ahu, Henry (Ola) Isabel of Kohala, Hawaii; daughters Kanani (Warren) Adolpho & Joenell (Chris) Mangca, all of Kaunakakai, Molokai, Loretta (Chief) Whitaker, Leialoha (Allan) Kondo of Kohala, Hawaii; step-daughter Beverly Lyons of Mililani, O’ahu; and hanai children Leilani Valenzuela, Leimomi Jules, Leroy Jules and Anna English. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Kalaikamanu Hou Hall at 9 a.m.

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Akiko Murakami Shim

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Akiko Murakami Shima, 83, of Kaunakakai, HI, died on February 10, 2010 in Kailua, HI. She was born in Molokai. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Trudi Kahumoku and Gail Omoto; brother Osamu Murakami; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held on Februray 19, 2010, at Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Visitation was at 9 a.m., and the service followed at 10 a.m.

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