Sports

Elite Paniolo Compete for a Place in State Championship

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Event results:

# 6 Progressive Ropings 3 Steers

  1. Reyn Dudoit / Rex Kamakana. Time: 42”64 (Three cattle heads)
  2. Marcello Dudoit / Buzzy Sproat. Time: 45”32 (Three cattle heads)
  3. Stoney Pocock / Buzzy Sproat. Time: 7”59 (One cattle head)

# 8 Progressive Ropings 3 Steers

  1. Reyn Dudoit / Buzzy Sproat. Time: 31”84 (Three cattle heads)
  2. Stoney Pocock / Sale Sproat. Time: 52”46 (Three cattle heads)
  3. Rex Kamakana / M. P. Kaumakana. Time: 43”53 (Two cattle heads)

Golfers Scramble to Raise Money

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Golfers Scramble to Raise Money

Competitors at the third annual “Two Man Scramble” golf tournament shot it out last Saturday on a clear and beautiful morning. The public tournament was hosted by the Molokai High School girl’s volleyball team and held at the Kaluakoi Golf Course. Over 58 golfers came out to support the volleyball team.

Participants paid a $70 entry fee to help raise funds to cover the team’s traveling expenses when they go to Kauai and Oahu for their pre-season games in August. Girl’s volleyball coach, Matthew Helm, said the event was the most successful one yet, both in participant turn out and in raising funds.

After the tournament the golfers gathered in the courtyard for a meal and prizes. Members of the volleyball team served the golfers a delicious Hawaiian meal cooked by the booster club. Prizes awarded to the winners included cash, a one night stay at the Kaluakoi Resort, a free round of golf at the Kaluakoi Golf Course and a $50 gift certificate to the Molokai Fine Arts Gallery.

George Chun and Tess Mollena won first place in the tournament. Coming in second place were Tony Lauifi and Randy Fujimori. Third place went to Ron Nakagawa and his nephew Puni, visiting from Honolulu. Keith Hiroshima and Ashley Dudon took fourth place and Carl Cameros and Kiku Donnelly took fifth place. Over 58 golfers played in the tournament. Prizes awarded to the winners included cash, a one night stay at the Kaluakoi Resort, a free round of golf at the Kaluakoi Golf Course and a $50 gift certificate to the Molokai Fine Arts Gallery.

In a “two man scramble” each team consist of two golfers, after each shot the best lying shot is chosen and both players play from that location until the ball is holed.

A Day at the Races

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

The Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club hosted the first regatta of the 2007 season on Saturday. Though paddlers had a sunny day for the competition, fierce tradewinds thwarted steersmen’s efforts to post record-breaking times.

The Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club took first place in the Girls 14 and under, Girls 15 and 16 and under, Mixed Men and Women Open, Women Open Four, Men Open Four, and Senior Master Women 50’s.

In true Molokai spirit, members of the community joined together to run the races, helping out in the water, keeping the records and serving at the concession stand. Others gathered to show their support and enjoy the entertainment. While cheering on family, friends and teammates, people sat together, laughing talking and eating, while the children played in the water.

Molokai Paddlers have a nose for home in Maui to Molokai Crossing

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Congratulations to Adolph Helm, Greg Davis, Bozo Dudoit, for taking first in their divisions. I would also like to congratulate Jerome and Choppie Kalama and Ron and Cammie Kimball for taking second in their division and Carlton Helm taking third in his division. Great representation all around from the Molokai crew!

Captain’s Log with Captain Clay

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Aboard his boat "Seaswirl", Mike Kolb took his family, who were visiting from the mainland, out for a Molokai fishing trip in some perfect weather. Mike and Co managed to score this nice 22 lb Mahi right outside of the Kaunakakai Wharf. This gorgeous catch made a delicious meal and many fond memories for the Kolb clan.

Guess he didn't need that hamburger after all for dinner that night!

Good going Mike.

 

Car Craze Comes To Molokai

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

“Where we live is so fast paced,” said Underwood “and we wish it was more like this. The people of Molokai are so focused on their relationships with family and friends. We love it”

A Beautiful Day for an Egg Hunt

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

 

Gateball rocks seniors into action

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Gateball was invented by Eiji Suzuki in Hokkaido, Japan; Suzuki developed the game as a sport for children, which would require minimal equipment and space in the post-war era. It is played on a rectangular court 20-25 meters long and 15-20 meters wide, with three gates and a goal pole. The game is played by two teams (red and white) of five players. Each player has a red or white numbered ball corresponding to their playing order. Teams score one point for each ball hit through a gate and two points for hitting the goal pole, in accordance with the rules and a game of gateball lasts 30 minutes.

As a large group from the Play And Learn Sessions (PALS) provided rousing music from Hawaiian hymns to traditional children’s songs, Terada spoke with Gladys Brown; co-organizer of the trip and Vice President of the Molokai AARP; in order to leave equipment to set up a Molokai team.

There are currently 15 affiliated members of the World Gateball Union (WGU) and more than 8 million people play gateball worldwide. The appeal of the sport was explained by Nancy Unemori who watched Friday’s tournament. Her simple interest in the game came from a desire “to see something different.” Her interest piqued, Unemori hoped for enough players to create a team.

If you would like more information on joining the Molokai Gateball Team, please contact Gladys Brown on 553 5375.

Captain’s Log with Captain Clay

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Captain’s Log with Captain Clay

Clay and Dianne Adachi's three grandkids, Brenden, Tyler and Shelby were visiting on their spring break and were caught posing with these fish aboard the Hallelujah Hou

 

 

Violet Hirayama's sons Garrard & Hudson along with granddaughter Kaelee went out for a fishing adventure aboard the Hallelujah Hou and caught this nice Papio, it was Kaelee's first time out on a boat and her first fish too.

La`au Day Energizes Weary Anti-Development Community

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

La`au Day Energizes Weary Anti-Development Community