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On the Edge

Sunday, January 6th, 2013

On the Edge

Community Contributed

By Ted Kanemitsu

Editor’s note: This photo was contributed by Ted Kanemitsu through the Molokai Dispatch Facebook page, with the caption, “Sometimes getting the best view requires taking risks.”

My reason for sharing my images with viewers of the Dispatch Facebook page is because I know that there are many locals and visitors alike who cannot be here as much as they would like. A glimpse of home, especially during long, hard winter months, warms the heart and the soul. It makes one appreciate what we have even more.

On this particular day, I was hiking along the north shore sea cliff with my dog Pokahu.…

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Honorary Mayors of Kaunakakai

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Honorary Mayors of Kaunakakai

Honoring kupuna is one of the age-old traditions that’s part of Molokai’s cultural DNA. One way residents have recognized the service of kupuna is through the election of an Honorary Mayor of Kaunakakai. The tradition has evolved over the past century –it’s been hosted by a variety of organizations, passed down in many versions of oral history and has even been memorialized in a nationally-known song.

Probably the best-known Honorary Mayor was Mitchell “Papa” Pauole in the mid-1900s, a well-loved Molokai resident who embodied the aloha spirit, greeted visitors at the airport, and served the community in many capacities. But the tradition of Honorary Mayor began long before Papa Pauole, according to Halawa resident and cultural practitioner Pilipo Solatorio.…

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Bakery Remains Closed After Another Inspection

Sunday, September 23rd, 2012

Bakery Remains Closed After Another Inspection

Kanemitsu Bakery’s ovens will remain cold after failing to pass another Department of Health (DOH) inspection last Wednesday. Following a complaint in June alleging foreign substances were found in the baked goods, the bakery’s permit was suspended pending the completion of a lengthy list of sanitation improvements. Bakery owner George Kanemitsu called for Wednesday’s inspection to verify the changes had been made. While many improvements had been completed, the state inspector found that some of the necessary changes were still lacking.

“I really thought they would let me open up and fix it as we go along, but it didn’t go like that,” said Kanemitsu.…

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Baking for the Masses

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Baking for the Masses

By 6 a.m. on most weekdays, Valerie Dudoit Temahaga already has her booth set up along Ala Malama Ave. in Kaunakakai and the smell of fresh-baked goods is wafting down the street for early-morning workers who come from as far as Molokai’s east end. Since the temporary closure of Kanemitsu Bakery’s operation earlier this year, many Molokai residents have turned to Temahaga’s pastries as a source for their baked goods.

“When the bakery closed, people asked me to bake and sell here,” said Temahaga, who started baking over 30 years ago. “I never expected it to get this big though. It was really exciting for us when people started buying from our back doors [at Lanikeha] like they did at hot bread lane.”…

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Kilohana Mahalo

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

On behalf of the Kilohana ohana and students we would like to thank all of the vendors and businesses that gave so sincerely to our annual School Bazaar. It is through your generous donation that our lucky number sales were a success along with our Bazaar. At this time we would like to thank the following business and vendors:

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Art Fundraiser Kokua

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Molokai Arts Center wishes to mahalo everyone who donated at our Soup 'R Bowl fundraiser at Coffees of Hawaii on Saturday March 12, 2011. Over 200 guests shared a meal of soup, salad and bread served in a unique bowl created by a Molokai artist while enjoying beautiful live music.  Everyone agreed it was an event to remember.

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Tsunami-Sized Community Help

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Community Contributed by Ted Kanemitsu

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Tsunami-Sized Community Help

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Community Contributed

by Ted Kanemitsu

Boy, what an exciting evening we had, wouldn't you say?  Last night I was called upon to open up the Molokai High School gym which is designated an emergency shelter.  Working with the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) Maui Division, it is our responsibility to make sure the location is available during such emergencies. However, I am not writing about DAGS; we are public servants, and it is our duty to respond in situations like this. But rather I’m writing how Molokai always seems to come together during times like these. 

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Soup ‘R Bowl

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Soup ‘R Bowl

Molokai Arts Center News Release

Weeks away from starting construction, the Molokai Arts Center is holding a fundraiser this Saturday, March 12, to ensure the island’s first and only community arts center is on schedule.

The Soup ‘R Bowl will be held at Coffees of Hawaii in Kualapu`u. For a suggested donation of $20, you will enjoy soup, salad, bread, and a beverage. Our artistic chefs Artice Swingle, Mikal Berry and Roshani Nash are creating temptations such as Cascadia Vegan Soup, Tortilla and Avocado Soup, Sopa de Green Chile, Smoky Ham and Corn Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Golden Curried Pumpkin Soup, Chicken and Boy Choy Soup, and Spicy Chili Con Carne.


Guests will also be able to choose their handcrafted stoneware soup bowl, created by local artists Dan Bennett, Marilyn Melvin, Emillia Noordhoek, Kathy Mendes and Kim Markham. Stoneware is a type of clay which is fired at extremely high temperatures making it durable and oven-safe.   

During our four dinner seatings at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m., Molokai musicians will provide lovely Hawaiian music for your entertainment. Our featured artist Norman DeCosta will play Ki Ho`alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) beginning at 6 p.m.  Advance tickets for the Soup ‘R Bowl are available from Dan Bennett, Emillia Noordhoek, Maricel Kanemitsu, and Kim Markham.   The public is invited to the event, but only those with one of the 200 event tickets will be guaranteed their own bowl to take home.  Call Kim at (808) 349-6270 to make arrangements to pick up tickets in Kaunakakai or Kualapu`u.   Come out and enjoy an evening of fine dining and local music in the cool country setting of Kualapu`u!


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Big Moves for Pet Shop

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Big Moves for Pet Shop

For those who do not know, Simon and Friends Pet Shoppe has moved from Mohala St. to main street Ala Malama – and we love it! Our new location is much bigger, so we can expand our selection to accommodate both residents and visitors.

As we officially opened our doors on Feb. 1, we would like to thank Pastor Randy Manley for blessing our business. As it is still a work in progress, we are the ones blessed with family and friends who have helped along the way.

Mahalo to Maile Goo, Roger and Agnes Dela Cruz, Roger, Lana and Kade Apuna, Chris and Sweet McKee, Billy and Caroline Jones, Sonny Paleka, Tony, Kristen and Kaylene Bettencourt, Sherron and Mary Dudoit, Santos Pico, Garrick and Maricel Kanemitsu, P.K., Kevin Misaki, Sam Thompson, Burke Totherow, Teri Waros, and Catie Bicoy-Brind.


And as important as the hands that have helped…are the hands that support. Thank you Molokai for your business and loyalty. We hope to continue to serve our community in every way possible.

With much love and aloha,
Lyndon and Janis Dela Cruz

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