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Author Archives: Catherine Cluett Pactol

UH Volleyball Comes to Molokai

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

UH Volleyball Comes to Molokai

 

The Molokai community got the opportunity to experience top notch volleyball at their doorstep last weekend, when the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team came to the island. They held clinics for youth players on Friday, and invited to the public to a practice and intra-quad scrimmage at the Molokai High gym on Saturday.

Head Coach Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, a decorated three-time Olympic volleyball player from Oahu, attended UH herself before her Olympic career and previously served as assistant coach for the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team.

“It’s great that we get to bring our girls here to experience this different culture,” she said of Molokai.…

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Judo Continues Top Finishes

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

 

The judoka of the Molokai High School Boys and Girls Judo team had an excellent showing on Maui last weekend, with all traveling student athletes finishing the top five in their third MIL competition of the season. Coach Lihau Maioho has his team is progressing towards the MIL Championships on April 28. 

“Molokai came out strong in this meet with the entire traveling team placing,” he said. “It was a good opportunity for them to implement their techniques they been working on for the past weeks.”

For the girls, Reese Raguindin finished third in the 115-pound division; Cameron Kahalewai was first, Payton Kaalekahi was second and Alana Morris placed third at 129 pounds; Campbell Kaalekahi was second at 139 pounds; Kawena Davis was second and Roseline English was third at 154 pounds; and Malia Keanini placed first at 220 pounds.…

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Molokai High Wins FAFSA Challenge

Friday, April 13th, 2018

 

Molokai High School blew away the competition when it came to percentage of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The statewide organization Hawaii P–20 Partnerships for Education held a Cash for College Challenge for FAFSA completion to help promote postsecondary education. Molokai High finished in first place with a whopping 73 percent of students in the senior class completing the funding application. FAFSA is a required step in applying for federal grants, loans or work-study opportunities, and helps students and families identify their financial aid eligibility.

Not only did Molokai High come in 23 points above the state average for FAFSA completion, it also saw the greatest increase in the state over applications last year — 14.5 percent.…

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Proposal for Ranch Purchase

Friday, April 13th, 2018

A company called Lamplighter Energy has proposed the purchase Molokai Ranch to grow and export hibiscus to South Korea. Lamplighter CEO Andre De Rosa said wood pellets from the hibiscus is a renewable substitute to burning coal, and his energy company has the investors and contract with an organization in Korea to sell the product.

Molokai Ranch, owned by Singapore-based land holder owner GL Limited, went up for sale last September at a price of $260 million, and its 55,575 acres represents one third of Molokai.

De Rosa sat down with a small handful of residents last month, filmed by Akaku, and shared his plans, which he says he has been doing on a one-on-one basis with the community.…

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Proposed Forest Reserve Rules

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

DLNR News Release

In light of evolving natural resource concerns and the needs of managers and people, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is proposing updates to rules regulating activities within Hawaii’s Forest Reserve System.  DOFAW is now inviting input and comments. 

The Forest Reserve System consists of 55 reserves across the state covering approximately 678,000 acres.  Regulations for the system were first established in 1943 and the last comprehensive update was in 1993. Proposed changes and updates will allow DLNR to streamline and clarify existing rules, improve enforceability, and update allowed uses and activities based on conditions currently facing the forests and their users.…

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Temporary Relocation for DMV

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

County of Maui News Release

The Molokai Satellite Dept. of Motor Vehicle and Licensing (DMVL) office will be temporarily relocated to the Mitchell Pauole Center Conference Room while repairs are made to the roof. 

The Molokai Satellite DMVL office will be closed during the relocation from Tuesday, April 3 through Monday, April 9. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10. 

Customers with questions may call the DMVL Call Center at (808) 270-7363. …

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Volleyball Gets Wins on Lanai

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Volleyball Gets Wins on Lanai

 

The Boys Volleyball team got two big road wins on Lanai last weekend at Pedro Dela Cruz in Lani City. Molokai won in straight sets on both days and improved their record to 6-2. Friday’s score was 25-20, 25-22, and 25-12. Saturday’s score was 26-24, 25-12 and 25-13.

Head Coach Hale Domingo knows playing at Lanai is always tough.

“Lanai being at home was a challenge for us and we knew they were going to have the crowd behind them and the momentum on their side most of the night but we hung in there and stole what momentum we could and we finished strong,” he said.…

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Softball Improves to 6-0

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Softball Improves to 6-0

 

The Lady Farmers Softball team picked up two wins at home last weekend over the Hana Lady Dragons to continue their unbeaten season. Molokai won on Friday 13-3 in six innings. Molokai had eight hits and four were triples. Cami and Cahl Horner pitched in the win. On Saturday, the Lady Farmers got the win 15-0 in five innings behind 15 hits and a home run by Wehi Pastrana. Tehani Yamamoto and Tallan Garces pitched for Molokai. Alayah Pastrana, Sydney Rawlins and Camille Ledesma all had three hits in the win.

“I really love the diversity we have within our team, the hunger and willingness from all the girls to play wherever and whenever the team needs them, the fire within them that allows them to continuously be ready and all out for action,” said Head Coach Kawehi Horner.…

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Judo Off to Strong Start

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

 

The Molokai Boys and Girls Judo team brought home a handful of top three finishes last weekend at the first meet of the Maui Interscholastic League season at Maui High School. The Farmers are coached by Lihau Maioho and Kalei Roberts.

On the girls’ side, Maria Angst finished third at 98 pounds, Hiwa Duvachelle got second at 103, Gabby Aquino at second at 115, Mallory Go got second and Reese Raguindin placed third at 115 pounds(novice), Makani Davis finished third at 122, Kawohi Duvachelle earned first at 129, Cameryn Kahalewai placed third at 139 and Anuhea Davis second at 154.…

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Busy Weekend for Baseball

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

 

The undefeated Molokai Boys Baseball team will play three games on Maui this week starting with a makeup game from a rainout on Lanai earlier in the season. Molokai will face the Pine Lads on Thursday at Maui High Field and then travel upcountry to face unbeaten Seabury at Eddie Tam Field on Friday. The Farmers will then play St. Anthony on Saturday at Maehara Stadium.

Molokai will have a week off before its only home games of the season on April 20-21 against Seabury. Saturday the April 21 will also be the senior game. The MIL DII Baseball Tournament is at Maehara Stadium on April 26-28.…

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