Short Hops | 12-23-14
On the ‘Emily T Gail Show’
Guests: Joe Fagundes of Kona Law talks about the Waimea Ocean Film Festival on Jan. 1-4 in Waimea, at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Fairmont Orchid, and Jan. 4-9 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. The festival (waimeaoceanfilm.org) aims to bring a greater understanding and celebration of the ocean environment and island culture. Fagundes, a recreational golfer and member of the Club at Hokulia, has an update on the activities at Hokulia community.
Esthetician Cate Petit of Se Faire Lisse reminds of the importance of wearing sunscreen and gives other skin care tips.
Winona Chen of Kona Beach & Sports talks about how to select active lifestyle clothing, footwear and accessories that can make recreation more fun and safer. She has an update on another Aloha Tri-Sport training event that she will be hosting in February.
Note: Gail’s shows are available at espnhawaii.com, under the “lineup” tab, or on iTunes as a free podcast. For more information, contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.
Teen winter break sailing adventure
Big Island Sailing Foundation and Kona Sailing Club are sponsoring a weeklong sailing camp for youth.
The dinghy/keelboat program for 12-16 year-olds is at Honokohau Harbor.
Novice teens and intermediate sailors over 10 years are welcome. Activities run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 29-31 and Jan. 2.
Certified instructors and lifeguards lead the programs. No sailing experience is required, but participants should be able to swim. Booklets and life jackets are provided.
BISF is a nonprofit organization and requests a fee of $150 from new sailors (including a fee to become KSC Junior member), and $120 from returning sailors. Scholarships are available.
For more information, call Alicia Starsong at 325-5529 or email bisf@earthlink.net.
West Side Hawaii Little League holds Waikoloa registration
The West Side Hawaii Little League will hold registration in Waikoloa from 5-6 p.m. Fridays this month.
The registration at Hooko Park is for T-ball, coach pitch, minors, majors and juniors divisions.
Bring a copy of birth certificate and three proofs of residency.
Registration from Kona residents is still being accepted till Jan. 1.
For more information, contact Karl Gacayan at 960-8042 or kgacayan@hawaii.rr.com.
Waimea boys hoops registration
Parks and Rec Waimea is accepting registration for its 2015 boys basketball season.
Register online at waimeaathletics.org.
The league runs from Jan. 27 to March 12. The fee is $10, payable to Waimea Athletic.
For more information, call 887-3014 or email parksandrecwaimea@gmail.com.
Free-throw shooting contest in Kona
A free-throw shooting contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 will be held Jan. 10 at Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. with competition at 10. The age groups are: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. There is no cost.
The contest is a step toward national competition, with the finals to be held April 16-19 in Springfield, Mass. Kona Elks Lodge will provide for transportation of winners along with one parent for out-of-state competition.
For more information, contact Joe Reynolds at 334-0077 or konajoe@hawaiiantel.net.
Horseshoe club offers free play
The Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club offers free, informal play from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Old Kona Airport Park. Pitchers of all levels are welcome.
For more information, call Al at 322-7085.
Weekly golf tournament results
Big Island Country Club
Saturday
1. Rick Robinson, Eric Curtis, Shirley Akana, Nozomi Kishimoto (-25); 2. Grant Wilson, Barb Millslagle, Reed Bender, Harry McMillen (-21); 3. Al Akana, Marv Hasting, Steve Rickard, Darlene Peters (-13)
Low net: 1. Steve Rickard; 2. Beau Willadsen, Barb Millslagle (68, Willadsen won card-off)
Closest to the pin: Harry McMillen (5); Barb Millslagle (8); Darlene Peters (13); Shirley Akana (17)
Format: Four-person teams, three low nets
Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club
Saturday at Big Island CC
Flight A, low net: 1. Len Fellez (64); 2. Sid Yanabu (67); 3. Bob Marten (68)
Flight B, low net: 1. Ken Williams (67); 2. Curtis Boyd (71); 3. Bill Andrews (72)
Low gross: Bob Marten (70)
Closest to the pin: Chris Shibley (5); Peter Liljeholm (8); Bob Marten (13); Bob Johnson (17)
M&M Golf Club
Holiday Tournament at Makalei GC
Overall low gross: Fletcher Olson/Toni White
Overall low net: Sandy Webb/Vangie Isenhour
Santa flight
Low gross: 1. Yuriko Daniel/Joy Sokabe; 2. Nancy Chung/Wanda Goldschrek
Low net: 1. Randi Wilson/Diane Illstrup; 2. Janis Walker/Sue Ostrowski
Elf flight
Low gross: 1. Debbie Dunagan/Judy Burger; 2. Diane Sather/Carolyn Sime
Low net: 1. Judy Pettersen/Linda Takai; 2. Diana Butler/Marian Mark
Closet to the pin: Janis Walker (5), Vangie Isenhour (8), Sandy Webb (16)
Highest score: Sandy Price, Kay Bryant
Dec. 16 at Makalei GC
1. Marian Mark (53); 2. Mitsuyo Oshima (55); 3. Wanda Goldscharek (58); 4. Joy Sokabe (63)
Low putts: Marian Mark (32)
Format: Throw out two bad holes, less full handicap
Friday at Big Island CC
1. Marian Mark (67); 2. Linda Takai (68)
Low putts: Marian Mark (27)
Chip-in: Marian Mark (14)
Format: Low net
Na Wahine O Waikoloa
Thursday
1. Christina Hardy, Carole Abacar, Pam Mc Auliffe, Audrey Hamilton (84); 2. Mary Desisto, Margaret Tigue, Judy Frazier, Mary Vandamme (87); 3. Willie Ryan, Dee Dee Kosa, Trish Kimball, Sally Evans (89); 4. Kay Bryant, Cindy Carlson, Shirley Clark, Nan Powell (90)
Low putts: 1. Christina Hardy, Carole Abarcar, Pam Mc Auliffe, Audrey Hamilton (27); 2.Willie Ryan, Dee Dee Kosa, Trish Kimball, Sally Evans (29); 3. Mary Desisto, Margaret Tigue, Judy Frazier, Mary Vandamme (30); 4. Kay Bryant, Cindy Carlson, Shirley Clark, Nan Powell (32)
Accurate drive: Nan Powell (15)
Closest to the pin: Margaret Tigue (3); Mary Desisto (6); Cindy Carlson (12); Judy Frazier (16)
Format: Team drop out scramble, no handicap