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Add your commentNational Feral Cat Day 2011
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The Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) honored National Feral Cat Day (NFCD) Oct. 16, and will continue to do so throughout the year. NFCD is intended to create “compassion for cats coast to coast” through organizations in all 50 states that are committed to reminding people that Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and other humane programs for feral cats are in the best interest of the cats and the community.
“Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species, but are not socialized to humans and therefore they cannot be adopted into homes. They typically live outdoors in family groups called colonies,” said Jenn Whitted, MoHS executive director. “Trap-Neuter-Return is an effective and humane way to stabilize the feral cat populations, because it ends the breeding cycle and stops behaviors associated with mating.”
NFCD was launched in 2001 by Alley Cat Allies, the national advocate for feral and stray cats and a recognized authority on TNR, a program in which cats who live outdoors are humanely trapped and brought to a veterinarian to be evaluated, spayed or neutered and vaccinated. While under anesthesia a small notch is made in the ear for identification; this procedure is known as ear clipping. Friendly cats and kittens are made available for adoption.
“We applaud the Molokai Humane Society for its work to educate their neighbors about the benefits of programs that rely on Trap-Neuter-Return and the use of humane deterrents to ensure that people and outdoor cats get along peacefully,” said Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies.
Help Molokai get its feral cat population under control by participating in the MoHS low cost spay and neuter program, which provides spay or neuters to cats for only $20 each. We also offer a billing option for people who are unable to pay at the time of service. Call to make an appointment to bring in your neighborhood feral cats today!
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For more information about National Feral Cat day, see alleycat.org/NFCD.
For more information about MoHS, visit molokaihumanesociety.org and keep an eye out as we begin to develop an organized TNR program for the island in the first part of 2012. We will be looking for volunteers to manage the various colonies around the island. For more information, call us at 558-0000 or email us at molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com.
Health by Choice, Not Chance
Community Contributed
By Dr. Hans Diehl and Brenda Kaneshiro
October is National Vegetarian Month. It is a good time to reflect on our diets and the high price we are paying for the privilege of living with such a high abundance of food in the nation, and on Molokai.
Such abundance has helped lay the foundation for coronary artery disease, stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis, adult onset diabetes, obesity and several kinds of cancer. These diseases are related to lifestyle, especially how we eat.
Here are seven common pathways in dieting habits that lead to disease:
Tutu’s Corner
Column by Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool
Shoots, Shooters
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Online version updated Tuesday, Oct. 18.
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James Corpuz and Kayla Matson are right on target.
Following strong performances at their league air riflery tournament last Saturday, the duo will represent Molokai at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) championship on Oahu this weekend.
Both the Molokai High School boys (1834 points) and girls (1825) squads placed second overall at the meet, which wrapped up the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Div. II season. Seven boys teams and six girls teams participated.
Matson, who took last year’s MIL crown, placed fourth of 41 shooters with 472 points. She returns to states seeking to improve upon last weekend’s performance, she said.
“When we were shooting, we were all definitely really nervous but excited … I guess that pressure kinda got to us,” she said. “I definitely wanna be doing better [at states] … but most of all I wanna shoot how I was at practice back home.”
Corpuz placed sixth of 60 shooters with 482 points. He, too, has high hopes for Oahu.
“I feel good,” he said Sunday. “This is my last year of being in high school and I try my best, and I’m gonna push myself to do better [at states].”
Chelsea Simon also qualified as an alternate shooter at the HHSAA tournament, placing fifth with 463 points. The shooters are some of 12 seniors wrapping up their time with the squad – a 19-person team that will be sad to see them go, said coach Eddie Gorospe.
“Coach Henry Corpuz and I were really proud of them,” Gorospe said. “We’re gonna miss them very much.”
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Football Undefeated
The Molokai High School (MHS) club football team remains undefeated as it enters this Saturday’s season-ending home game.
The Farmers defeated Seabury Hall 58-6 on Maui last Saturday, bringing their record to 3-0.
“It was a well-played game and the boys really executed,” said head coach Mike Kahale.
Keola DeMello rushed for 269 yards and four touchdowns (TDs), while Noah Caparida added 110 rushing yards and one TD.
Jayven Dudoit-Tabilangan returned an interception for a 30-yard TD.
The Farmers are in their second year of a three-year plan to become sanctioned by the Maui Interscholastic League. They host St. Anthony at the MHS field Saturday at 11 a.m.
Stay E. Coli Safe
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Volleyball Struggles, Looks Ahead
The Molokai High School (MHS) girls’ volleyball team hit a tough stretch last week, losing back-to-back games to visiting Hana a week after suffering their first Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) loss in years.
Hana swept Saturday’s matchup at the MHS Barn (25-21, 25-19, 25-15) after taking a 3-1 win Friday night (26-24, 22-25, 25-11, 25-16).
However, the Farmers earned a win Oct. 1, sweeping host Maui Prep (25-13, 25-11, 25-20). Their MIL record stands at 5-3 as they look forward to a trip to Maui this weekend, when they revisit Seabury (Oct. 14, 6 p.m.) and Maui Prep (Oct. 15, 6 p.m.).
Head coach Matt Helm said his players’ effort showed at times during their struggles last weekend, but lapses in communication left the Farmers open to Hana’s attack.
“Our inexperience really showed today,” he said Saturday, referring to his team’s youth – including nine new players this season and only three seniors.
One of those seniors, outside hitter Natalia Levi, suffered a broken foot in the first set Friday night, rendering her unable to play for the remainder of the season.
Despite the losses, several players tallied impressive stats against Hana. Leenell Hernandez (13 kills, 10 digs, 1 block), Shaniah Mollena-Lopez (9 assists) and Carol Kahee (9 digs) excelled on Saturday, while Hernandez (14 kills) and Lehiwa Pedro (6 kills) stood out Friday.
Helm said he and his squad will work on a different lineup this week and improving court communication as they continue to defend their state championship title.
Molokai Students Go To Work During Fall Break
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Community Contributed
Submitted by Diane Abraham
This fall intersession, a group of dedicated fourth, fifth and sixth graders voluntarily attended classes at Kualapu`u School. One class in particular focused on U.S. and Hawaiian history, social responsibility and community civic involvement. Here’s what happened during one afternoon.
Malama ka aina
Written by Kakela Napoleon-Dudoit, Keale Napoleon-Dudoit, Zahya Dudoit and Courtney Winfrey
You hear a lot about ‘malama ka aina’ but we decided to put words into action: walk the walk, not just talk the talk.
Inspired in part by our class’ beach clean-up last Feb. 1, we decided we could do something to help our community now and not just grumble and talk about it. We got plastic
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We picked up all sorts of rubbish: slippers, a baby slipper, diapers, beer bottles, cans, plastic containers, candy wrappers and at least 100 cigarette butts. We even found a large piece of busted-up PVC pipe that we had to carry separately because it couldn’t fit into the bags.
To be honest, we were pretty disgusted. We thought people really meant it when they say it’s our kuleana to malama ka aina. Try putting rubbish where it belongs then, not back to litter our earth next time, please.
Texture Fish
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Community Contributed by Koki Foster
When you visit the Kaunakakai public library, make sure to check out the terrific “texture fish” exhibition. The fish were created by students at Kualapu`u School. The after-school ceramic class is taught by Koki Foster and sponsored by grants from 21st Century. The students listed below may pick up and take home their work before Friday, Oct. 14.
Li’u Busby, Carly Dudoit, Nahoa Lima-Villa, Kairi Lima-Villa, Leilyn McComas, Ava Morris, Raven Morris, Rusty Morris, Marlina Pupuhi-Kamai, Olivia Tuisamatatele, Shadow Wong, Secret-Lee Wong.
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