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General news which affects the Molokai community in one way or another.

Passing The Baton in Kalaupapa

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Community Contributed

By Father Pat Killilea, St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa

I have lost a step or two since my high school running days 60 years ago, but I still enjoy watching track and field on television. I particularly like to watch the relay races where the first runner takes a stick (baton), takes off like a bat out of hell, passes the baton to a team mate, who in turn passes it on to another team mate, who passes it on to a fourth, who sprints to an exciting finish, baton in hand. This is no easy feat as disaster can happen in an exchange and the baton is dropped.…

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‘Aina Aloha Project

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Community Contributed

By MHS O Hina I Ka Malama Students

Editor’s note: Students of Molokai High’s O Hina I Ka Malama Hawaiian language immersion program are working on a project called ‘Aina Aloha with their Kumu Mahina Hou Ross in which they will be researching about the history and stories of different parts of Molokai. Below are three short introductions to students’ projects, with more to be printed in upcoming issues. Ross would like to invite any community members who are interested in sharing their resources and stories with the class for their project to contact Ross at gandharva.ross@k12.hi.us or call 808-567-6950 ext.…

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Molokai Art on Display at Statewide Exhibit

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Molokai Art on Display at Statewide Exhibit

Hawaii Craftsmen News Release 

Twelve Molokai artists entered a total of 48 entries into the Hawaii Craftsmen 2021 Annual State Exhibition. Of the 48 entries, nine works were accepted. This year, the competition was very stiff as there were a total of 551 entries statewide, submitted by 195 artists, and of the 551 entries, only 20 percent of the works, or 122 pieces, could be juried in.

The Molokai Artists whose works were juried in are: Kim Markham (three pieces were accepted), Patti Golebieski (one), Carol Rocha (one), Dan Bennett (two), Arabella Ark (one), and Terry Klerlein who collaborated with Kim Markham (one).…

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Molokai Tourism Meeting Postponed

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

HTA News Release

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau (MVCB) are postponing the Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP) Meetings for the island of Molokai. Originally planned for Friday, Nov. 12, the virtual community meetings for Molokai residents will be rescheduled to a later date.

The community meetings for Maui and Lanai will continue as planned, on Tuesday, Nov. 2 for Maui and Tuesday, Nov. 9 for Lanai. 

In these virtual, interactive community meetings, tourism leaders will provide island updates specific to each island in a process that serves as a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism on the respective islands.…

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Beautiful Molokai

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Molokai is so beautiful, natural beauty of nature’s art. Lovely cliffs, waterfalls, beauty of ridges, valleys, white sandy beaches, beautiful colors of the reef. We all enjoy the beauty of our Molokai beach, ocean land for survival of our life in this beautiful Earth we call home. Sometimes it’s our mission, responsibility, respect to take good care of our home, Earth. Beautiful sunrise of Haleakala from Molokai. Many beautiful colorful rainbows, lovely golden sunset. Aloha, beautiful day, have a good rest at night. Wake up with a beautiful new day of our life on our beautiful Molokai. Life is beautiful. Every day is important and special. …

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Dwindling Services

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

We, the people of Molokai, used to have a ferry that traveled to/from Maui twice daily, and we used to have services from three different airlines.  However, as of February 2021, off-island travel for family visits, doctors’ appointments, medical treatments, or to conduct business or shopping (not only for tourists) means to fly Mokulele Airlines/Southern Airways, only.  Except for an occasional mishap we basically were satisfied with Mokulele’s service.

However, our 20-month-old grandson and his parents were here visiting this past weekend from Oahu (a quick two-day visit and vacay).  Their return flight was delayed 36 hours. The airport was full of passengers, and I’m sure each have their own story to tell. …

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Filipino Meeting Postponed

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Kaunakakai Filipino Assn. News Release

The Annual Membership Meeting (fourth quarter) of the Kaunakakai Filipino Association has been postponed pending Maui County COVID rule changes. Collectors will be contacting members when new date and time is confirmed.…

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Shame: In the Crosshairs of the Reaper

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

The white red and blue
just flew
reaper drones to Hawaii Nei.*

So, what would Lili’uokalani
Her Majesty The Queen
have had to say
today
as drone pilots train to play
God, absent
from the sky…

This is America?
Sorry,
that is a lie.

This is stolen land occupied by
uniformed women and men
with misguided aims and pride
drinking Mai Tai’s and hi-
jacking waves after nine-to-five’s
spent learning from hawks
just how to fly
wearing aloha shirts
never asking why
life is blurring
into a video game.

So, what would Lili’uokalani,
Her Majesty The Queen
have had to say
if she were alive today
if not
“SHAME”
as drone strikes continue
to kill and to maim
civilians
half a world
away
in the name of the same
people who came to her palace
locked her up
stole her kingdom and her crown
saying she’s the one to blame
because white always
thinks might makes right
and she was brown
just like those beautiful souls
in the crosshairs of the reaper
drones today
half a world away
from the pilots here in Hawaii Nei
where the white red and blue
have their true colors on full display
and the brightness in the eyes
of those who here remotely fly
the killer drones in far off lands
will soon be fading, by and by
to forever
grey.…

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Molokai High School Principal’s Honors List & Honor Roll

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Molokai High School

Principal’s Honors List

The Principal’s Honors List are students who have earned Mark Point Averages of 4.000* or above while enrolled in four or more courses, two or more of which are solid courses.  For the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year, they are:

Grade: 12 Grik-Lani Malia 4.33Grade: 12 Kaili Dianthe 4.33Grade: 11 Duvauchelle Olapaholunape 4.25Grade: 12 Macalalad Xavier Bayani 4.00Grade: 12 Movick Alyssa 4.00Grade: 12 Naeole Mikaele 4.00Grade: 12 Puailihau Joliache 4.00Grade: 12 Simon Barbara 4.00Grade: 12 Svetin Owen 4.00Grade: 11 Akutagawa Tenley 4.00Grade: 11 Bicoy Kailani 4.00Grade: 11 Bright Wilhelm Mahealani 4.00Grade: 11 Bumatay Joanne Nicole 4.00Grade: 11 Burrows Daisci 4.00Grade: 11 Kanealii Mele 4.00Grade: 11 Kikukawa-Teriong Solomon 4.00Grade: 11 Len Wai-McGuire Kiera 4.00Grade: 11 Mangantulao Vanessa Angel 4.00Grade: 11 Sahagun Jonah 4.00Grade: 11 Yamazaki-Gray Kira Kai 4.00Grade: 10 Chong Kalima Kailiah 4.00Grade: 10 Duvauchelle Kauahekiliohu 4.00Grade: 10 Han Sonni 4.00Grade: 10 Holm Mikayla 4.00Grade: 10 Kanemitsu Aiko 4.00Grade: 10 Lima Kiara 4.00Grade: 09 Cockett Rose Marie 4.00Grade: 09 Davis Ciera Lee 4.00Grade: 09 Dizon Yolanda-Ann 4.00Grade: 09 Peterson Halena 4.00Grade: 09 Raguindin Reyn 4.00

*Note: Students with a 4.0 enrolled in less than four or more courses, and less than two solid courses are not eligible for principal’s honor roll.…

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Girls Volleyball Split Weekend

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

Girls Volleyball Split Weekend

By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter

The Molokai Lady Farmers Girls Volleyball team earned a split with the Hana Lady Dragons last weekend in Hana. Hana High School’s Lady Dragons (5-1) won 3-2 in a tough five-set match on Friday night, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-27 and 15-12. On Saturday, Molokai (3-3) got the win 3-1 in four sets, 25-14, 25-20, 21-25 and 25-22.

Head Coach Mahea Rawlins was happy with her team’s play. 

“Our girls experienced a great challenge in reaching five sets on Friday night,” she said. “Despite all the adversities, they still fought to the end. Although we came up short on Friday, to me we won in our own way.…

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