Lusia Ma'afala shares a moment with her son, Nick, who is in an isolated room at St. Francis Medical Center, where he recently received a bone marrow transplant. He is one of 11 exemplary children raised by his mother under trying circumstances. See story.

Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser

Lusia Ma'afala proud of her 11 children
A football player, police officer and bone-marrow transplant donor for a sibling are among the strong and successful children of Lusia Ma‘afala, who raised 11 in all with steadfast faith in God and an unwavering discipline for which she makes no apologies.

Mansho's actions under scrutiny
In itself, a City Council member parking illegally can be explained as a momentary lapse of judgment. But many see Rene Mansho’s actions as part of a larger and more serious pattern of problems that go far beyond parking.

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Now every Thursday, The Advertiser will feature a golf report, including looks at Hawai'i courses, holes in one and golf tips. Also featured are snapshots of upcoming professional tour events and tour money leaders.

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