News Releases

MCHC Picks Pint-Size Winners

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Molokai Community Health Center News Release

The Molokai Community Health Center would like to congratulate the winner of the Well Baby Luck Number Drawing: Madden-Stealth Loo, who won a $200 gift certificate from a local merchant of his family’s choice

Other winners in the drawing, held May 21, were Taeva Keliiholokai ($100), Laule`a Kalmina Ledesma ($50), Nazaria Kahinu ($50), Luke Emhof ($50) and Trustyn Maokiao-Landford ($50).

The Molokai Community Heath Center would like to remind all families with young keiki to be consistent with checkups. These are opportunities to meet with the baby’s primary care physician and talk about growth, development and vaccinations.

Free Meals for Students

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Department of Education New Release

Starting next week, Molokai students can get free breakfasts and lunches at Kaunakakai Elementary School as part of the state’s School Food Services Branch program.

Breakfast will be served 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. and lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. to all children 18 years and younger.

The program runs June 7 to July 1. For more information call Kaunakakai Elementary School at 553-1730.

The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals at 68 public schools statewide and is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Rats Be Gone

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

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.

It Pays to Go Green

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

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.

Dive In

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

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.

Studying the Options

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

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. 

Living Well with Diabetes

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

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.  

Answering the Call to Conserve

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

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.

Local Authors Honored

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Kalele Bookstore News Release

“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.