Captain’s Log with Captain Clay
Guess he didn't need that hamburger after all for dinner that night!
Good going Mike.
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Add your commentCar Craze Comes To Molokai
Gateball rocks seniors into action
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
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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.
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NEW RULES FOR LAY GILL NETS IN EFFECT
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announced that Governor Linda Lingle has approved amendments to rules that regulate the use of lay gill nets and prohibit their use in certain state waters. The rule changes are now in effect.
“The signing of these rules by Governor Lingle is another significant step in the Administration’s ongoing efforts to protect our near shore resources and ensure we will have fish for the future,” said Peter Young, DLNR chairperson.
Young noted that a recent study entitled The Case Against Lay Gill Nets, July 2006 (John E. Randall, Ph.D., Charles Birkeland, Ph.D., Richard L. Pyle, Ph.D., Randall Kosaki, Ph.D.) found that over fishing has led to the decline in reef fish in Hawai‘i waters, and responsible fishing practices are needed to sustain the fish population.
“The total biomass of reef fishes in the Main Hawaiian Islands is less than a quarter of what it was a century ago,” the study said. “While pollution, development and alien species are possibly all contributing to this loss, over fishing is the primary factor in the precipitous decline of our near shore fisheries. When done responsibly, there are many ways to fish sustainably, such as pole and line, handline, throw net, and breath-hold spearing.”
Lay gill nets have shown to be indiscriminate and can catch nearly anything swimming by, including protected species such as Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles; are wasteful and violate the value of taking only what is needed; and can damage coral reefs and other fish habitat.
Meet Maui County’s New Molokai Recreation Leader
Michael Mangca is all smiles as he sits in his new offices and talks story about sports. Mangca is Maui County’s Recreation Leader for Molokai, a position that was just recently created to coordinate activities at the gym and pool at Mitchell Paoule Center.
Born and raised on Molokai, Mangca graduated from MHS in 1988, and has lived on Oahu and Maui since then. He graduated from University of Hawaii with an undergraduate degree in Outdoor Sports Management, and is happy to be back on Molokai, adjusting to the pace of lifeThe First Annual Molokai Ohana 70’s Surf Meet
The Contest is On!
March 4th, 2007 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kaluakoi Beach, West End Molokai
The Molokai Ohana Surf Club (MOSC) is holding its first annual surf contest, the Molokai Ohana Surf Meet, this Sunday!
100% of proceeds generated from the event will go towards the startup of MOSC.
Judged on style and costume, the event itself is designed to promote the fun of surfing in a family environment. Contestants are encouraged to surf with their own original style in the spirit of the seventies - aggressive and competitive attitudes not needed. May the surfer who has the most fun win!
Musical sensation and Molokai boy, Sashamon, will be a featured musical guest as well as a competitor at this year’s competition.
In the spirit of the seventies, George Helm and Kimo Mitchell, the legendary activists who gave their lives for Kaho`olawe and environment, will also be remembered and honored at this year’s surf meet. It will be exactly 30 years this March 7th since both men disappeared swimming of between Maui and Kaho`olawe.
MOSC has recently registered with the state to become Molokai’s newest non-profit club. The MOSC mission is to provide Molokai youth and young adults with healthy and safe opportunities through surfing and water sports while perpetuating the Hawaiian values of malama `aina, malama ke kai, and aloha ohana. Future goals for MOSC’s fiscal year include:
- A membership of 20 youth, and 20 non-youth supporters
- Acquisition of surfboards, bodyboards and other surf equipment including matching team apparel.
- Providing after-school and weekend surf sessions at least once a week during the winter surf season.
- Water safety and CPR certification for all MOSC officers and at least 50% of its youth members.
- Four or more organized beach cleanups.
- At least two mentoring sessions with professional surfers and other role models.
- Hosting one or more winter surf contests and
- The building of partnerships with similar organizations
To date, MOSC has acquired a donated van, has organized its first surf meet, and received in-kind donations. We greatly appreciate any further contribution of goods or services made to MOSC.
For more information, contact founders Noelani Lee and Todd Yamashita at 808-552-2781, Clint and Loretta Labrador at 808-553-8070
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