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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.

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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.
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La`au Day Energizes Weary Anti-Development Community

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

La`au Day Energizes Weary Anti-Development Community


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NEW RULES FOR LAY GILL NETS IN EFFECT

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

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.

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Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Surf Club Kicks Off with Surf, Family and Fun!

Photos by Jeff Nartatez

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Meet Maui County’s New Molokai Recreation Leader

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

 

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 life
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The First Annual Molokai Ohana 70’s Surf Meet

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

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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Lions bring good luck and joy in New Years Celebration

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

The myth of the Chinese Lion Dance.

The Lion King, who was carefree and known as a practical joker, lived in the land of the Chinese Gods. One day he decided to play a joke on the Jade Emperor, faking an injury and scaring the Jade Emperor when he came to help.

The Jade Emperor was very angry at the lion and had him beheaded for his lack of respect and his disgraceful conduct. Luckily the Goddess of Mercy, Kwan Yin, took pity on the Lion and tied his head to a long colorful ribbon to bring him back to life. The Lion King was very grateful to The Goddess and vowed to spend all of his time helping others instead of playing jokes upon them.

Impressed by his sincerity, Goddess Kwan Yin gave him a horn to fight with and a reflective nose to scare away evildoers. Today, the Lion Dance is used at festive occasions to help others, bring good luck and keep away those that would do harm.

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A Celebration of Pacific Land and Sea

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

A Celebration of Pacific Land and Sea

Q: What’s the Quickest Way To Travel Through Polynesia? A: With Moana Hula Halau


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Hunting a Denizen of the Deep

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007


Captain’s Log with Captain Clay Ching

On February 13th 2007, Ron Church and his gang visiting from California went out on a deep sea charter trip with me aboard the "Hallelujah Hou". Little did they know what would unfold as the day progressed.

We were only a half hour into the trip when the starboard outrigger released and a reel began singing that wonderful tune that only a fisherman has an ear for. At first I thought it was a good sized Marlin or Ahi because the line was disappearing from the reel at an alarming rate. After clearing the remaining lines, we settled down for the task before us. As Ron's 16 year old son worked the rod, the fish was brought toward the boat. After a short 20 minute tug of war, I could see the fish’s color, and what I expected to be either a Marlin or Ahi turned out to be a shark! I grabbed the leader and as I pulled the nasty looking head out of the water I recognized the fish as a Mako; It had large black eyes just behind a pointy snout and an extremely menacing mouthful of gnarly teeth- It almost gave you "chicken skin" (goose bumps) being so near to it. It also had a beautiful cobalt blue and white, fishy colorations instead of the bland, dull gray that the majority of sharks share. I remembered that someone had told me that they were good to eat so I subdued the fish and wrestled it aboard the boat.

Just a FYI, I found out from another skipper in Kona that a charter boat there had landed three Mako Sharks in the past two weeks. One caught was trolling and the other two were on live bait. He indicated that not many are caught on a regular basis so maybe some colder currents or something are causing these fish to show up in Hawaiian waters. It will be interesting to see if any other Molokai boats make follow-up catches in the near future.

Our prize catch weighed out at 150lbs and was 6 feet long. After returning to port and cleaning the fish, we preceded to prepare ourselves a hero’s meal. What I had heard about the taste of Mako proved to be accurate; the shark turned out to have an excellent flavor and was even good as sashimi too. Ron and his family were very delighted with the meal that they shared that evening and especially for the wonderful, unforgettable memories and experiences they had of being on Molokai.

Blessings, Capt Clay

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