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Redeeming Lives

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

Redeeming Lives

Drug court judge retires after helping hundreds.

Imagine being a young parent in an unhappy, abusive relationship. Feeling hopeless, you turn to drugs and before you know it, you’re facing jail time for crimes you committed under the influence. But thanks to Second Circuit Court Judge Shackley Raffetto, who believes that for many, staying out of prison and getting some help can mean all the difference – you could trade the cell for a classroom.

Raffetto is responsible for bringing a drug court and treatment program to Molokai, and held his last graduation ceremony on the island last week before he retires.…

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5K Team Kualapu`u

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

5K Team Kualapu`u

Community Contributed

By Sue Forbes

The final tryout race for Kualapu`u School’s 5K Running Team was held on Saturday, April 14 on the Coffee’s of Hawaii plantation course. Thirty runners completed the course, with the top six runners in each division receiving awards. After the awards, the Kualapu`u School team that will compete in the Honolulu 5K for Kids on April 29 was announced. Team members include Kaina Adolpho, Ikua Deponte, Nainoa Kahale, Rafael Adolpho, Ikena Deponte, and CJ Adolpho for the boys. For the girls, Keaheakekehau Ross, Ayla-Rose Naehu-Ramos, Genevieve Kikukawa, and Noelani Helm were selected. Race organizers would like to thank the Molokai community and all visiting runners who have participated and supported their series of races over the past year.…

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Tutu’s Corner: Children’s Friendships

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Tutu’s Corner: Children’s Friendships

Column by Tutu and Me

Children develop social competence in three main ways: initiating interactions, solving conflicts with others (children and adults), and maintaining ongoing friendships. Children in preschool or daycare are joining social situations, and spending more time with peers at earlier stages in their lives. Parents should then choose a preschool that encourages the kids to socialize and help them build relationships with their classmates.

Recent studies show that the importance of forming friendships ranks second to the forming of family relationships. Friends come in all ages, shapes, colors, nationalities and religions.

Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool offers many opportunities for young children and their caregivers to cultivate friendships.…

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Punana Leo Ho`omau 2012

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Punana Leo Ho`omau 2012

Punana Leo O Molokai hosted its 19th annual Ho`omau fundraiser to celebrate Hawaiian language and culture last Saturday at Lanikeha Center.  This year’s celebration was filled with face painting, horseback rides, crafts and vendor booths and performances from talented Molokai youth.


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New Class at Maui College Molokai

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Community Contributed

By Larry Tool

Learn about politics, citizenship, voting, Hawaii’s government and much more this fall in a new class coming to UH Maui College, Molokai. Political Science 110, taught by Larry Tool, will be held Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m.

Our own state of Hawaii is used in this introduction to politics and government. 2012 is an election year. We will have interesting guest speakers who will help us explore questions like why do we need government, how much does out past shape our future, who are our politicians and how do they get, keep and use power and does Hawaii need political change?…

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Pitch, Hit and Run Results

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Pitch, Hit and Run Results

Community Contributed

By Mike Mangca, Dept. of Parks and Rec

On March 31, the County of Maui Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Major League Baseball held the second Annual Pitch Hit Run Competition at the Kaunakakai Little League Park. Twenty-eight participants ages 7 through 14 enjoyed themselves competing in pitching, hitting and running events. Each participant was awarded a certificate and a metal as well as snacks. Each age division had their own winner for each event. Scores were totaled up and the overall winner of each age group has the chance to compete in the Sectional round. The Sectional rounds place and time will be determined at a later date in May after all competitions are finished throughout the state.…

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Lions Roar

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Lions RoarEaster Egg Hunt and Contest

Molokai Lions Club News Release

On April 7, the Molokai Lions Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Contest at the Kaunakakai soccer field. Over 150 children and adults attended the event. Lions Club members along with Molokai High School Leo Club members cooked, colored and hid nearly 1440 eggs. Many thanks to Lion Linda Mina for her attention to detail in chairing this event. Special thanks to the Soto Mission for providing the club with a location to cook and color the eggs and to Lloyd and Linda Yonemura for their cooking expertise. Misaki’s Market provided the storage of the eggs, thank you Kevin.…

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True Grit

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

True Grit

Mikayla Pico, MIL Girls Wrestler of the Year

It’s not the size of the wrestler in the match, it’s the size of the determination in the wrestler. Ninety-eight-pound Molokai High senior Mikayla Pico proved that strength is more than just the physical when she wrestled an undefeated season, and faced her final opponent one-armed after an injury on the mat, finishing second in the state. Now, she’s been named Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Girls Wrestler of the Year by The Maui News.

Seeded number one in the state competition, the Molokai wrestler dislocated her shoulder near the end of the season.…

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All-Star Duo

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

All-Star Duo

Two Farmers named D-II Basketball All-Stars

Though the Farmers finished Maui Interscholastic League runner-ups last season, Molokai High Basketball players David Rapanot and Hauoli Falealii achieved high honors. They were named to The Maui News All-Star first team for Division II.

“They have high spirits and work really hard on the court,” said Coach Lester Delos Reyes, who has been working with the Molokai High Farmers for the past five years. “They set good examples for the other guys, which makes the coach’s job a lot easier.”

Hauoli Falealii, a junior in his third year on the team, leads the Farmers as co-captain and point guard.…

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School Bus Services Face Cuts

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

This fall, Molokai High and Middle School students who ride the bus daily may need to figure out another way to get to school. The state Department of Education (DOE) is expecting its student transportation budget to be cut in half for the upcoming school year — a shortfall of about $20 million.

“For Molokai, it is likely that we will not be able to provide bus services for students going to middle and high school,” said Randy Moore, Assistant Superintendent for facilities and support services. “We are looking on a route-by-route basis to see if we can continue to run a bus from the far ends of the island like Maunaloa and east end.”…

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