Prevent Foodborne Illness
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Add your commentNational Feral Cat Day 2011
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The Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) honored National Feral Cat Day (NFCD) Oct. 16, and will continue to do so throughout the year. NFCD is intended to create “compassion for cats coast to coast” through organizations in all 50 states that are committed to reminding people that Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and other humane programs for feral cats are in the best interest of the cats and the community.
“Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species, but are not socialized to humans and therefore they cannot be adopted into homes. They typically live outdoors in family groups called colonies,” said Jenn Whitted, MoHS executive director. “Trap-Neuter-Return is an effective and humane way to stabilize the feral cat populations, because it ends the breeding cycle and stops behaviors associated with mating.”
NFCD was launched in 2001 by Alley Cat Allies, the national advocate for feral and stray cats and a recognized authority on TNR, a program in which cats who live outdoors are humanely trapped and brought to a veterinarian to be evaluated, spayed or neutered and vaccinated. While under anesthesia a small notch is made in the ear for identification; this procedure is known as ear clipping. Friendly cats and kittens are made available for adoption.
“We applaud the Molokai Humane Society for its work to educate their neighbors about the benefits of programs that rely on Trap-Neuter-Return and the use of humane deterrents to ensure that people and outdoor cats get along peacefully,” said Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies.
Help Molokai get its feral cat population under control by participating in the MoHS low cost spay and neuter program, which provides spay or neuters to cats for only $20 each. We also offer a billing option for people who are unable to pay at the time of service. Call to make an appointment to bring in your neighborhood feral cats today!
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For more information about National Feral Cat day, see alleycat.org/NFCD.
For more information about MoHS, visit molokaihumanesociety.org and keep an eye out as we begin to develop an organized TNR program for the island in the first part of 2012. We will be looking for volunteers to manage the various colonies around the island. For more information, call us at 558-0000 or email us at molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com.
Aunty’s Corner
Aloha aunty here…once again I had to go to the big city. There were so many people coming to Molokai on Friday evening that I had to spend time with my niece and her family, a great place to stay!
Blue Gold Film Screening
Sust`AINAble Molokai News Release
Join Sust`AINAble Molokai on Saturday, Oct. 23 for a free screening of the award-winning film “Blue Gold: World Water Wars.” Based on the ground-breaking book by Maude Barlow and Tony Clark, the film sheds light on the world’s rapidly approaching water crisis and suggests that wars of the future will be fought over water as they are today over oil. Teri Waros will host the event at Kalele Bookstore beginning at 6:30 p.m. See you there!
Molokai on Yacht Itinerary
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Molokai’s local economy may have a boost sailing its way. The Safari Explorer, a yacht operated by Seattle-based company American Safari Cruises, will dock at Molokai’s wharf for two days every seven to ten days starting Oct. 29.
“They’re a heart-driven company,” said Teri Waros, owner of Kalele Bookstore. Waros has been facilitating conversations between local business owners, residents and Safari Cruises for several years.
Each trip, the boat will bring up to 36 guests on an upscale experience designed to share local culture and environmental treasures with visitors.
“We’re going to give our guests opportunity to learn about culture without exploiting it,” said Amy Venema, a former expedition leader and captain with Safari Cruises.
Venema, who works in the company’s product development, said the company’s goals include supporting local economy while educating guests on history, culture and environment.
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Waros maintained the cruise will help Molokai and “won’t open the floodgates.”
“People say ‘don’t change Molokai,’ but if we let our businesses die, we are changing it,” she said.
“There’s always that fear that someone will grumble and stop it,” said Montizor. She said she is worried that plans will be disrupted.
“Whatever feedback we get will only help us operate better,” said Venema. “I recognize the challenges of bringing tourism to Molokai – it’s a treasure you have to defend.”
Health by Choice, Not Chance
Community Contributed
By Dr. Hans Diehl and Brenda Kaneshiro
October is National Vegetarian Month. It is a good time to reflect on our diets and the high price we are paying for the privilege of living with such a high abundance of food in the nation, and on Molokai.
Such abundance has helped lay the foundation for coronary artery disease, stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis, adult onset diabetes, obesity and several kinds of cancer. These diseases are related to lifestyle, especially how we eat.
Here are seven common pathways in dieting habits that lead to disease:
Anita Naeole Arce
Anita Naeole Arce of Molokai passed away on Oct. 4, 2011 at her home in Ho`olehua. She was 86. Arce was born Jan. 21, 1925 in Honolulu. She is survived by her sons Steven (Mokihana) Arce of Ho`olehua, Andrew (Kuulei) Arce of Ho`olehua and Thomas (Kali) Arce of Kalae, Molokai; daughters Sandra (Jeffery) English of Kualapu`u, Molokai, Lynn Arce of Honolulu, Gwendolyn Arce of Ho`olehua and Gwendolyn Crandall of Santa Maria, Calif.; sister Annie Michelson; and many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren!
Services were held Oct. 15, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kalamaula, Molokai. Burial followed at the Kanakaloloa Cemetery in Ho`olehua, Molokai.
Molokai Middle School Bazaar
I'm a student parent at Molokai Middle School. We are having a fundraiser to build a full volleyball court. We are holding a Molokai Middle School Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 22. It will be in the back by the cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have game booths, vendor booths, food, drinks, free entertainment, produce/plant booths, lucky number drawings and a grand prize of $500. Another prize is a horse and many more other prizes coming in from different merchants from Maui, Oahu and Molokai. We also are having a dunking booth were the children can dunk the principal! Please come support the students and their efforts.
Much Mahalo,
Elizabeth "Tollefsen" Coleman
Kelly’s Platoon Announces Fall Itinerary
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Ray and Leina Kelly, pictured here with reedman Kaliflowa, have scheduled public appearances at the annual Veterans Day Memorial Parade in November and the Christmas Parade in December. Two other members of the platoon not pictured, Doug Barnd (bassist) and Kimo (percussionist), will round out the group. Barnd, Kaliflowa and Kelly are veterans and members of Koa Kahiko which proudly hails the platoon as its personal musical contingent.
Kelly is the founder of Na Mele O`Kupuna, one of the most unique and popular venues on Molokai. They have been appearing weekly at the Molokai Hotel for over 12 years. A recent decision by the band to withdraw from further participation at the hotel has created a controversy. When questioned about the move, Kelly responded, “Na kupuna are our elders and must not be neglected by ‘cut-backs’ and by disregard of the cultural ideals they represent. They are our ohana and as creator of na kupuna, I find it my obligation to speak up and take action when things aren’t pono. This is Molokai, not Hollywood.”
To date, there has been no response from the management of the hotel regarding the band’s decision.
Sandy Macone
Celebration of Life Mahalo
Our ‘ohana would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Molokai community for your love and condolences for our beloved Eric Fontes, as we celebrated his life in ceremony last weekend.
