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Bicycles? No Sked Um!

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Community Contributed

Opinion by Christopher Carey

When was the last time you thought about bicycles? Was it watching Carlo riding down from Kaunakakai Wharf, or a vague memory of keiki days?

Many of us dismiss bicycles as childhood relics, but gasoline prices continue to soar in Hawaii. Rather than casting stink-eye at Molokai Chevron as we pass, perhaps it’s time to do something more constructive about a real economic crisis that only continues to worsen each month.

Recently, three college students drove an old London taxi 32,500 miles around the world in about 14 months. Buying gasoline in a number of countries highlighted the fact that the United States has the cheapest gas in the world.…

Molokai Art Center Opens Its Doors

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Molokai Art Center Opens Its Doors

Though the Molokai Art Center has been open for less than a month, the shelves are already laden with ceramic bowls and figurines waiting for the kiln. Along the bottom shelf sits a herd of chalky rabbits, shaped by some of Molokai’s youngest artists. They are a symbol of what the new Art Center is all about –a space where Molokai keiki and adults could experience “freedom and discipline in a nurturing environment,” according to the Art Center’s Board of Directors.

The blessing of the new community Art Center, currently located at the Coffees of Hawaii Plantation in Kualapu`u, took place last Friday.…

Aha Kiole Drafts Protocol for Passenger Boat Industries

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

As the Molokai community continues to determine its future and where tourism fits into the economical equation, the Aha Kiole, a resource management group, has compiled the results from a series of community meetings and surveys. The document outlines guidelines for tour companies arriving to the island by boat, including American Safari Cruises (ASC), which has been making controversial stops to Molokai since October 2011.

Results of feedback gathered by the Aha Kiole over the past several months showed different levels of agreement with ASC’s visits through surveys and moku meetings. In the surveys, 85 percent of the 395 residents surveyed voted “no,” 11 percent voted “yes,” and 4 percent said “yes” but with controls.…

Season’s First Stand Up Race

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Season’s First Stand Up Race

SUPAM News Release

Stand Up paddle Association of Molokai (SUPAM) had their first race of the this year’s series Makani Ikaika O Molokai, on March 10th, 2012. This event lived up to its name. The Molokai to Oahu leg of the Olamau canoe race was postponed to Sunday, March 11 due to high winds and big seas and therefore SUPAM did the same for the long course, Kamalo to Kaunakakai.

However, the short course was inside the reef and in shallow water so the short course – three miles from One Ali`i fishpond to Kaunakakai Harbor – continued as scheduled. The wind was howling and for the kids that entered this was quite the adventure.…

Paddlers Inn to Get an Addition

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Paddlers Inn to Get an Addition

Paddlers Inn News Release

Paddlers Inn will be getting an addition of a permanent roof over the lanai dining area and a landscaped park lot later this year. Construction is awaiting approval of permits.

General Manager Earl Gordon has directed the launch of the new Paddlers Inn. The project was made possible by the support of the island community for the reopen of Paddlers and the new Texas barbeque food format. The delicioussmoke house barbeque has been created with Leon and Blanche Howe bringing years of experience from their Las Vegas restaurant.

Paddlers Inn will go on to fulfill the promise of bringing excellent food and a local watering hole for the community.…

Local Photographer to Show at Arts Center

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Local Photographer to Show at Arts Center

Community Contributed

By Ric Ornellas

Molokai boy Zach Socher will show his art photographs on Friday, March 23 at the Molokai Arts Center. The new Molokai Arts Center (MAC) is sponsoring Zach’s show as part of their ongoing series featuring local artists in all media organized by Kim Markham. The show begins with a student showing from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by an adult showing at 5 p.m. MAC is located in back of the Coffees of Hawaii plantation complex in Kualapu`u.

Since his student days at Molokai High School – Zach graduated in 2000 – Molokai locales have been his muse.…

Micah G Coming to Molokai

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Micah G Coming to Molokai

Community Contributed

By Paulele Alcon

Molokai, I hope you ready for a night full of lover’s rock music. It’s going down this Saturday March 24 at the Official Micah G CD Release Celebration and “Rude Boy Love” music video shoot at Paddlers Inn, presented to you by Hawaii’s Finest. Get out your dancing shoes, favorite HI Finest shirt and get ready to represent Molokai in the Micah G and DJ Osna music video, which will be featured on a number of local TV shows and websites.

Micah G was one of the founders and lead singers of the band “The Next Generation.”…

Pitching a Homerun for Youth

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Aquafina News Release

The County of Maui Parks and Recreation will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for Molokai youth. The event will take place on March 31 at the Kaunakakai Little League Ball Park at 9 a.m.

Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.

Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game®.…

Navigating College

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

EOC News Release 

Interested in college? Don’t know where to start? The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) can help!

The EOC can help make navigating the world of college easy. EOC’s goal is to increase the number of Maui County residents who enroll in college, especially those who face economic barriers, educational challenges, and those with military connections. We can help you with the college search, admissions advising including filling out admissions applications and finding out entrance requirements, financial aid services including assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), filling out scholarships and student loan requirements, registering for courses and much more for programs anywhere in the country.…

Kalaupapa Storm Damage

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Kalaupapa Storm Damage

While Molokai residents were battling flooding two weeks ago, Kalaupapa was also hit with damages. This garage was one of 13 structures in the settlement affected by rain and high wind for a total of $300,000 in damages, according to Kalaupapa National Park Superintendent Steve Prokop. While some homes suffered loss of roofing shingles that might require the service of a roofing contractor Greensboro, other damages were more serious; two garages were flattened. Dynamic Roofing Concepts, Inc. committed to roofing excellence in Lakeland Florida can help provide professional roofing services. For more info on roofing, click here for the latest news.…