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Spring Sports Blossom
A new season welcomes a new line-up.
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It’s that time of season. The skies are beginning to clear up, the sun is becoming brighter and Molokai High School’s spring sports are about to ensue. This season will see the Farmers compete in five different sports, and coaches predict nothing but a bright forecast for their athletes.TennisWhile many of the spring sports are still in their pre-season conditioning phase, tennis got a head start with its first tournament this past weekend in Maui.In a two-day series, the Molokai High boys’ and girls’ tennis teams were defeated in both matches. On Friday the boys lost to St. Anthony High School 3-2, while the girls lost 5-0.
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Not Pono
Today while visiting the Kapaakea cemetary, my children and I saw something very disturbing. After placing flowers on the graves, we saw a freshly caught deer hanging on the fence line. Who ever decided to do this had no respect! People go to the cemetery to visit their loved ones at their final resting place, and to see this it is not right. Nothing wrong with hunting and providing for your family, but to waste the meat and discard it like that shows that this was done by someone new to the game. Hopefully this does not cause you to have some of our or maybe even your own kupunas to come and visit you when you are out there in the dark catching more deer.
Respect Present Kalaupapa
We are writing on behalf of the Kalaupapa patient community to let you know that we do not support the passing of Senate Bill no. 2771 and House Bill No. 2975. We are, now, just a handful of us but we feel we have to stand up and be heard.
Year of the Tiger Ends with a Bang
There was a good turnout at the gun exhibit entitled "Guns of the Royal Hong Kong Police.” A total of eleven handguns, rifles and shotguns were displayed as well as artifacts from the RHKP shooting club and the flag of the former British Crown Colony. It was nice to see entire families attend this hands-on exhibit and there were many relevant questions about the Hong Kong Police and the firearms used by them. The Chinese law enforcement gun show is one of the components of the Chinese Year of the Tiger Celebration along with the Parade, Jumping Lion dances and Festival already held on Molokai. Look for another gun exhibit or show in June at Mel Chung-Gunsmith in Kaunakakai.
Alejandro Alcos Briones
Alejandro Alcos Briones, 90, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died on February 24, 2010, at his home. He was born February 15, 1920 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Briones of Hoolehua, Daniel (Roberta) Briones of Waianae, Oahu; daughters Angelita (Charles) Uahinui of Kaunakakai, Carol Anamizu of Hoolehua, Cynthia (Donald) Guttierres of Kaunakakai, Sharleen (Benjamin) Crisostomo of Kahuku, Oahu, Guylean (Harry) Newman of Kahikinui, Maui, Lauralee Niihau of Kona; 33 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua, Molokai. Burial followed at Kanakaloloa cemetery in Hoolehua.
Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya
Makayla Ire Kristine Kimberly Igaya was born on February 24, 2010 at 7:11 p.m. at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born 7 lbs, 7 oz and 19 ½ inches long. Proud parents Stephanie Price and Ricky Igaya welcomed her as their first child. Grandparents Reveena and Ramon Igaya of Kona, Steve and Tina Price of Molokai, Uncle Zach Price, Uncle Ramon Igaya of Oklahoma and Aunt Rachelle Igaya of Kona also welcomed her into the world.
Up in the Air
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Maunaloa’s sky seems never ending; its windy tendency is perfect for flying kites. A few dozen kids harnessed the sky for a morning last Saturday, when Jonathan Socher of the Big Wind Kite Factory taught them how to make paper kites.Socher and the other business owners of Maunaloa have a small swap meet every Saturday morning, but was bigger this week thanks to some local artists. A few weeks ago Socher was approached by author Donald Sunshine and musician Lono to provide some entertainment.“If we did [the swapmeet] in conjunction with [Lono and Sunshine], we’d get more people,” Socher said. “We didn’t expect a massive turnout…but for Maunaloa it’s more people than usual.”
Ho'ala Kamakana i "Hi'ilei" Ke'ala'ona'ona 'o Ku'upua Pakalana Dudoit
Proud parents Hoku Dudoit and Nyla Chang of Long Beach, CA welcomed Ho'ala Kamakana i "Hi'ilei" Ke'ala'ona'ona 'o Ku'upua Pakalana Dudoit, on February 26, 2010, at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8lb, 9oz, and was 21 inches long.Grandparents Dukie and Lynette Negrillo-Dudoit of Pearl City, andRuth Akiko and Douglas Chang of Lahaina, and great-grandparents Kalama Pila of Pearl City, Howard Yokotake of Hanalei, and Donald and Marcia Chang of Pearl City also welcomed her into the world.
Tsunami Response
Governor Linda Lingle News ReleaseWhen we received news Friday night of the devastating earthquake in Chile and the resulting tsunami waves that were approaching Hawai‘i, emergency response personnel across the state sprang into action. The outstanding coordination resulted in a well-executed operation to keep the residents and visitors of Hawai‘i safe. State and County Civil Defense officials, scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, lifeguards, police officers, firefighters and other first-responders were well prepared to carry out their duties, and they worked together calmly and efficiently.