January 25, 2017 - V olume 32, I ssue 4
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"Strong Women: May we know them, May we be them, May we raise them."
Molokai's Women's March
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early 100 Molokai residents joined more than two million worldwide in the Women's March movement that took place last Saturday. Inspired by an initial initiative to march on Washington, D.C. corresponding to Donald Trump's first full day as President, hundreds of thousands of people around the world rallied, voicing a variety of sentiments. Some marched for women's rights, others made a statement against Trump, and still others championed equal rights for all. Though officially called the Women's March, the event featured participants of all ages and genders. In more than 700 cities,
towns and villages -- in locations that included the near Arctic Circle, the Congo, France, Iceland, Israel, Mexico, Serbia, the U.K., and across Hawaii -- residents joined to make a powerful statement. Many donned pink for the occasion, and some wore knitted pink hats in reference to lewd remarks made by Trump, or held signs expressing their views. At the Washington rally, more than half a million people flocked to the city's center -- one of the biggest demonstrations in the capital's history -- and more than double the turnout for Trump's inauguration the previous day. Molokai's Emillia Noordhoek flew to D.C. to participate in the march there. Molokai jumped on board just days
before the planned march, organized by longtime resident Frances Feeter. "This was very spur of the moment, when our daughter, Christi, discovered Monday that Molokai and Lanai were the only Hawaiian islands without a march scheduled," explained Feeter. "So she said, ‘Why don’t we do it?'" They spread the word on bulletin boards and social media, and Feeter said she was amazed by how many people turned out on Saturday. "This is an all-inclusive, non-partisan march for women, men and children to stand together for the protection of women’s rights, safety and the importance of vibrant, diverse communities," said Feeter as marchers gathered in front
Mixed Success for Basketball on Lanai By Rick Schonely | Sports Reporter 43-37. Molokai was led by Sidney Raw- ment at the Barn," said DeRouin. "Our
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oth the Boys and Girls Basketball teams traveled to Lanai last weekend for a series of tightlymatched games and a win for both the Farmers and Lady Farmers. The girls are also prepping to host the MIL Division II Championship tournament this weekend at home.
Girls Basketball In the first of the final two games of the girls' DII regular season, the Pine Lasses defeated the Lady Farmers 60-41 Friday night. Molokai was led by senior Brooke Keliihoomalu with 18 points and senior Nadia Augustiro had 9 points. Lanai was led by senior Tyana Soberano-Foster with 25 points; Jana Ohashi added 12 points and Kayla Garcia had 9 points. On Saturday, the Lady Farmers played a much tougher game and sent the game into overtime against the Pine Lasses. After being tied at 36 after regulation, the Lady Farmers (2-6) outscored Lanai (4-4) 7-1 in overtime to win their second game of the season
lins with 15 points and Kaitlin Derouin added 9. “What a game by both teams!" said Lanai Assistant Coach Christian Yumol. "After all was said and done, the Lady Farmers kept playing disciplined and we couldn’t take care of the ball and hit our free throws. It was a solid effort on both sides! I’ve said this before, [Molokai Coach Lee DeRouin] has a championship program and they are always going to be ready to battle.” Molokai will host the MIL DII Girls Basketball Tournament this Thursday and Friday at The Barn in Ho`olehua, where Lanai and Molokai will face each other again in the event's first game Thursday at 7 p.m. Lanai’s win last Friday secured the second seed in this year ’s tournament and Molokai is the third seed. Only three teams are in the league this year, after Hana dropped out. The winner of the Molokai/Lanai game will play Seabury on Friday night at 7 p.m. for the MIL DII Championship. "The team is very excited and looking forward to the MIL Tourna-
team is starting to come together at the right time and developing that chemistry needed amongst them."
of the Molokai Public Library. "We need to protect the rights of all, including the LGBT rights, immigrant rights, religious freedom and the rights of people of color.” The group of more than 75 walked from the library lawn down Ala Malama to the baseball park. Molokai signs included the humorous, clever and heartfelt. "Tweeting is for the birds," read one, referencing Trumps frequent use of social media platform Twitter. "My body, my choice," "Equality is Aloha Spirit," "Climate Change... Not a Hoax," and "Build Bridges, Not Walls," were just a few more. Still another sign read: "Strong Women: May we know them, May we be them, May we raise them."
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Boys Basketball On Friday, the Farmers defeated the Pine Lads 69-57, led by junior Kaina Adolpho with 17 points. Junior Shraedon Naeole-Starkey added 14 points with three 3-point shots. Senior Edel Mark Alvarez and junior Keison Poaha-Alcon both had 8 points. "Our boys moved the ball well and kept their spacing and actually had fun," said Molokai Head Coach Bob Danner. "It was great to see them enjoy a game and of course playing against Lanai you can count on them coming after you hard on their home court." On Saturday night, it was the Pine Lads' turn for a victory. After being tied at 22 at halftime, Lanai outscored the Farmers 30-12 in the second half to win 52-34. Lanai improved to 4-4 in league play and is tied for second place with Molokai 4-4 in the Division II regular
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