Partnership to Protect Hawaii’s Native Species News Release
Ever wondered what happened to all the rats on Mokapu? They aren’t there any more! The Partnership to Protect Hawaii’s Native Species (PPHNS) held a meeting Thursday at the Kulana `Oiwi to update the Molokai community on successful aerial rat eradication project conducted about two years ago on the island of Mokapu, an uninhabited island off the Molokai coast.
Lt. Governor News Release
This summer, Hawaii residents who purchase electric vehicles, chargers or energy-efficient refrigerators may be eligible for rebates.
Starting August 1, residents who purchase a new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be eligible for a rebate of up to $4,500 under the Hawaii Electric Vehicle Ready Program. Rebates of up to $500 will be offered for the purchase and installation of a new electric vehicle charger. For more information visit hawaii.gov/dbedt/energy.
Beginning this week, residents who replace their old refrigerator with a new energy-efficient model are eligible for a $250 rebate under the ENERGY STAR Refrigerator Rebate Program. For more information visit hawaiienergy.com.
Maui County News Release
The early bird catches the worm – or, in this case, the world record.
Maui County is joining organizers around the world in an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for largest swimming lesson.
On Thursday, June 3, simultaneous lessons will take place at over 175 sites worldwide -- including Cooke Memorial Pool on Molokai. Participants must be registered, in position and ready to begin the lesson prior to 4:00 a.m., the official start time. Registration begins at 3 a.m. All ages are welcome and there is no cost to participate. The lesson will last 45 minutes.
Sites joining the attempt stretch from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and across North America.
County of Maui News Release
Mitchell Pauole Center is one of 12 Maui County facilities to be included in an energy study. The study will recommend building retrofits, identify energy saving measures, and propose sizing of renewable energy generation systems.
Through the U.S. Department of Energy, funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as stimulus funds, will be used for a 90-day contract to conduct an investment-grade energy audit on County facilities. The $50,000 contract was awarded to Honolulu-based Energy Industries, LLC.
Other facilities to be audited include the Wailuku, Paia, Lahaina, Makawao, Kihei, Kahului, Napili, Kula and Wailea fire stations, and Kaunoa and West Maui senior centers.
Maui County Office on Aging News Release
Diabetes is one of Hawaii’s most common diseases, and to help residents better manage its effects, a workshop is coming to Molokai. Ke Ola Pono will offer the program “Living Well with Diabetes” at Home Pumehana beginning on May 20. The workshops will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and run for six consecutive weeks.
“Living Well with Diabetes” shows participants how to take care of themselves and do the things necessary to manage their diabetes and related symptoms. Classes are small, allowing classmates to get to know each other and work together to achieve their health goals.
Maui County Department of Water Supply News Release
Molokai keiki grow up learning that water is gold, and that philosophy stood them in good stead in the Department of Water Supply’s First Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest. Four Molokai students were contest winners in the county-wide challenge, and a fifth received honorable mention.
The contest was open to all Maui County students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The goal was to educate Maui County’s keiki on the importance of water conservation and encourage them to take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of Maui’s water supply. Winning entries and honorable mentions will be featured in the 2011 Water Conservation Calendar.
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Kalele Bookstore News Release
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“Ho`okupu: An Offering of Literature by Native Hawaiian Women” (edited by Miyoku Sugano and Jackie Pualani Johnson, Mutual Publishing) won Honorable Mention in both the “Excellence in Hawaiian Culture” and “Excellence in Literature” categories. The book is a fascinating collection of the writings of contemporary Native Hawaiian women in a variety of styles. Rachelle Maikui authored the selection included in the anthology entitled, “The Birth of Mo`omomi.”
“The Last Aloha,” by Gaellen Quinn (Lost Coast Press) won the award for “Excellence in ‘Aloha from Beyond Hawaii’” (for books about Hawaii published outside Hawaii). “The Last Aloha” is historical fiction set in 19th century Hawaii during the time of the overthrow of the monarchy by American missionary descendents. It also recently won the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association “Best Book” award in historical fiction and is a finalist in ForeWord Review’s national “Book of the Year” award. Winners will be announced this month at Book Expo in New York City.
MEO News Release
Ever thought about starting your own business? Now’s your chance to learn how. The Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Business Development Corp. (BDC) is providing a series of evening classes for entrepreneurs during the months of May and June.
The Core Four Business Planning Classes cover how to set goals, do market research, determine pricing, make the sale, understand and create cash flow projections, and write a business plan – everything you need to know to start or grow your business. Kuulei Arce, MEO BDC Loan Fund Manager, will serve as the primary instructor for this class.
The classes, from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, start May 18 and run for six weeks. Graduation will be held on June 20.
U.S. Department of Labor News Release
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has revised its e-VETS Advisor website — http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm — an interactive, online tool to assist Veterans, Service Members and their families and caregivers to quickly and easily find information on a variety of topics, including education, job training and employment.
Department of Human Resources News Release
The State Legislature has effectively blocked an innovative and cost-saving initiative to modernize the processing of applications and renewals for Medicaid, welfare, nutrition benefits and other forms of public assistance, announced Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Lillian Koller.
“By passing this misguided bill and overriding Governor Lingle’s veto, the Legislature has stopped cold the EPOD initiative. I strongly encourage the next Governor to revive our plan, because a modern processing system would greatly improve customer service while saving about $8 million each year for taxpayers.”
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