Kualapu`u School News Release
Kualapu`u School announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Program.
Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown below are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Foster children can also be eligible for school meal benefits; those households should contact the school for more information.
Maui Dept. of Water Supply News Release
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) sent out its twelfth annual Water Quality Report earlier this month to customers on Maui and Molokai. Following regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Act, the DWS has been preparing the Report annually for customers since 1999. The report includes information on water sources and the results of testing done over the past year. The Report is mailed to all billing addresses and will be posted on the internet at www.mauiwater.org later this month.
Customers with questions about water quality may call the DWS Laboratory at 270-7550.
Hawaii Centers for Independent Living News Release
Hawaii Centers for Independent Living offers services to adults with permanent disability and now has an office open on Molokai. The new office is located at Home Pumehana Room 3, and a blessing will be held on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The world renowned non-profit organization provides advocacy and support services to disabled adults. Come and find out for yourself what we can do for you. During the blessing, we will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the American with Disability Act.
Kualapu'u School Teacher Posting #2 for 2010-2011 School Year
Opening Date: July 15, 2010
Closing Date: July 22, 2010
Kualapu`u School is hiring licensed and highly qualified teachers for the following anticipated vacancies. This majority of new positions is in anticipation of Kualapu`u School’s expanded learning schedule:
• Grade 5 (General Education)
VA News Release
Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Healthcare System (VA PIHCS) will hold a town hall meeting for veterans on Molokai on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 3 p.m. The town hall will be held at Mitchell Pauole Community Center in Kaunakakai. VA PIHCS and VA Regional Directors, representatives from the State Office of Veterans Services and Maui Vet Center along with support staff will provide a brief update on what is new in their area followed by a question and answer period. The purpose of the town hall is to further enhance the lines of communication between Molokai's veterans, their beneficiaries, the VA and State Office of Veterans Services.
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Molokai Dispatch News Release
In keeping with The Molokai Dispatch’s goal of community empowerment, the island’s newspaper recently awarded the 2nd annual Excellence in Writing and Media Scholarship. The $400 scholarship was given to recipient Kathy “Aunty Kapua” Templeton, for her inspired contributions to the Molokai Dispatch over the past two years. The scholarship, awarded for educational purposes, is meant to recognize recipients’ excellence in media and writing.
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Hawaii Health Information Exchange News Release
This week, members of the Hawaii Health Information Exchange (Hawaii HIE) will be visiting Molokai to meet with health care providers and community members to present an update on the development of the State HIE Strategic and Operational Plans. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, June 29, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Old Pauhana Inn. Following the presentation there will be an open discussion, during which time the Hawaii HIE will be gathering input from the audience. Molokai is one of several locations around the state they will be visiting.
Hawaii Health Information Exchange News Release
On June 29, members of the Hawaii Health Information Exchange (Hawaii HIE) will be visiting the old Pau Hana Inn on Molokai from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to meet with health care providers and community members to present an update on the development of the State HIE Strategic and Operational Plans. Following the presentation there will be an open discussion to gather input from the audience.
The trips were scheduled in order to inform the health care community on the latest efforts of the Hawaii HIE to develop a strategy that will enable health care stakeholders, such as providers and patients, to securely and safely share relevant patient information in a timely manner.
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QuaziFilms News Release
Aloha… I want to announce the official release of the “Molokai Visitor’s Video: Hawaiian by Nature” and share the story behind it.
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By Sue Forbes-Kikukawa/ Aka`ula School New Release
Two enterprising Aka`ula School students, Luke Kikukawa and Tanner Mosher, have decided to initiate a summer race series on Molokai in an effort to raise monies for student travel in the upcoming school year. The first race in the series is a 5K run from Coffees of Hawaii to the Kalaupapa Lookout. This event will be held on Saturday, June 12, starting at 7 a.m. from Coffees. Race registration begins at 6 a.m. (Free fresh-brewed coffee will be available.)
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