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Volleyball Struggles, Looks Ahead

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

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).

On Sept. 30, host Seabury snapped the Farmers’ MIL unbeaten streak dating back to 2007 with a nail-biting five-set match (23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-17, 15-10).

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.

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Molokai Students Go To Work During Fall Break

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Molokai Students Go To Work During Fall Break

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

gloves and large rubbish bags and cleaned up just one block on Farrington Avenue in Kualapu`u. In just that one short block, we filled up two of the largest-sized bags you can get!
 
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.

 

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MoHS Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Molokai Humane Society News Release

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Texture Fish

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Texture Fish

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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Edward “Kahai” James Mersberg

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Edward “Kahai” James Mersberg, 50, of Maunaloa, Molokai, died on Aug. 24, 2011 at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. He was born in Bell County, Texas. He is survived by his sons, Travis Lindsey and Edward James Kaha`i Mersberg; daughter, Daneil Marie Kuuleimomi Mersberg; mother, Evangeline Meala Mersberg; brothers, Robbie, Jeffery, Andrew and Yohannan Mersberg and sisters, Carmen Mersberg, Cynthia Mersberg, Rhonda Mersberg, Gina Mersberg and Julie Hiro.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at Manager’s Road in Maunaloa from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow.

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Happy First Anniversary A Light From Heaven

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

A Light From Heaven News Release

It has been one year since we opened our doors!  Come celebrate with our One Year Anniversary Sale from Oct. 10 through 15.  Selected items are 10 percent off.  Refreshments will be offered on the 10th.  Come check us out: A Light From Heaven, located above American Savings Bank. 

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Don’t Manufacture Problems

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

The world challenges us with choke burdens such as tsunamis, plane crashes, al-Qaeda and North Korea.  Difficulties abound even when good communities such as Molokai pull together to help one another.  We most certainly do not need to put up with additional, manufactured problems.  Manufactured problems are created by those who wish to impose their will on others and gain leverage in order to feel empowered.  I am a strong believer in taking complex situations and rendering them down to the simplest form.

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Happy 30 Birthday, Greig!

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Happy 30 Birthday, Greig!



Wishing a happy birthday to my son, Greig, pictured above with his grandfather, Greig Lenwai, who he was named after.

Christy Lenwai-Kaiama

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Warrior Training

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Warrior Training

On Oct. 1 and 2, respected Olohe, Keeamoku Kapu brought Lua (Hawaiian Martial Arts) to Keawanui Molokai. His students from Na Kao Kaui Ka Meheu o Na Kupua (warriors who walked in the footsteps of their ancestors) helped to begin training over a dozen Molokai students. Olohe Keeamoku wants to train warriors and invite them to participate in the yearly gathering at Pu`u Kohola Heiau in Kawaihae on Hawaii Island. He hopes to come to Molokai on a monthly basis to train warriors. Go talk story with Gandhi Ross, Kauhane Adams, or Justin Avelino if you want to check things out. The training includes lots of Hawaiian protocols, and includes women as well as men. 

Walter Ritte

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Close-knit Community

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

When you turn on Kolapa Street past the community swimming pool, do you get da urge to turn right at da entrance shaded by two big shady trees on each side? It’s da entrance to the Home Pumehana residence, a home of our kupuna. It houses the oldies but goodies. Singles and couples alike live a unique lifestyle that is pleasant and full of aloha. They are allowed to grow plants outside the units to enhance the living space. If there were no plants for kupuna to plant, you can imagine how empty all the front yards would look. The majority at Home Pumehana know who their neighbors are, so there’s no loneliness, being alone, depression or emptiness. You can see sharing, helping, hookipa, laulima, lokahi, kupono, alu alu, etc.

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