First, a message for all Mochese people living off-island: Ai kapwong chappur ngani kemi monson! Iei Alex, naun Moch Peace Corps Volunteer. Ausekan mochen, pwe aami aupwe le makkei are typeni aami emails o tingalo ngani: mochschool@gmail.com. Nauch we principal Aka Raymond a tungoriei pwe ipwe alisirr le connectini ngani ach ei Internet. Iwe, aupwe le achocho le chiechifengen remem won Internet! Killisou chappur!
Second, a THANK YOU to everyone who has sent letters and/or packages. Most sincerely: thank you to my friends at Swartz Creek UMC for their donation of computer toner and ink for our printers. We have already put them to great use during Finals Week. School has adjourned for the year, and our 8th graduation is set for next week. I am looking forward to enjoying my summer break and seeing what blessings are in store for me next.
The island has just received a satellite dish and internet hook-up care of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). Technicians installed the equipment on June 9, and we've been online since. The signal strength is okay; faster than dial-up, but still not as fast as a cable connection in the US. This means downloading and uploading take a good bit of time, but using Skype and browsing websites is completely doable. If you don't have Skype, go download it and go buy a microphone (for like $5 from BestBuy) and we can talk for free anytime!
Our "Camp Boys to Men" takes place next week. Hosting about 25 or so boys from the islands of the Mortlocks to come and talk about issues important to their personal development: school success strategies, mental health and substance abuse, and finally promoting healthy relationships. It will be 4 days long and starts next Wednesday. We are excited, so stay tuned for more information and plenty of pictures!
All is well on Moch and I hope all is well with you! Send a message soon.
7 comments:
umthank you Alex for this good news to us.I'm in Missouri State,continuing my education. i'm takeing a resarch for our island (moch Island) and i just saw this news, and i'm so happy.. to posting my comments and kpong ngeni kemi... ok, thank you and we'll see you guys someday,,, hoo,, by the way my name is Gary.Umwech, and i'm from Moch.Island, and nice to heard this from you,, Alex, thank you,,,
WOW! ennlet oH! pwal kapwong eN alex,,,seni phonix az..apwal shok nom lon ewe "MOCH IEI A ALUMULUMU" ALL EYES ON MOCH!LoL...
Congratulations Moch Elementary-Jr High for this great accomplishment. Kudo's to the hard working people who have made this dream a reality, your patience has been paid off with a great reward not only for yourselves, but our future generation for the years to come. Keep up the good work!
Vanessa Marar-Roberts
Kanagawa, Japan
It has been said that the true mettle of a society is only revealed when it is put through the crucible of trials and hardship. I couldn’t agree more. Kudos to the main players who have successfully launched this satellite link, which not only it showcased the dedication and true hard work of our island people and their partners, it also open up a new world of great opportunities. Though other islands may have been conditioned to expect less from Moch, it is uplifting to see Moch being involved in progress. I am most happy to say I am very proud of you. Great job one and all!
Esther Marar Setser
Sacramento, CA
there you go alex..do your best me on fonuach na ...lol
Wow, congratulations chon Moch...this is Amanda Phillip. Kenchy Phillip's daughter from Pohnpei...i wish that one day i will meet all my realtives from Moch Islad..I love Moch....
wow, conratulations chon Moch meinisin....ngang Amanda phillip neun kenchy Phillip...i wish to come down to Moch ...pray for me so that i can come down and meet my people..lots of luv...
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