• Nationals play host to Hawai‘i on Aloha Friday • Horseshoe pitchers win state titles Nationals play host to Hawai‘i on Aloha Friday By The Garden Island Today, the Washington Nationals will host “Aloha Friday” at RFK Stadium during their
• Nationals play host to Hawai‘i on Aloha Friday
• Horseshoe pitchers win state titles
Nationals play host to Hawai‘i on Aloha Friday
By The Garden Island
Today, the Washington Nationals will host “Aloha Friday” at RFK Stadium during their game with the Houston Astros. The theme night event is the result of a collaboration between the Nationals Baseball team and Hawai‘i’s Governor Linda Lingle, with assistance from Hawai‘i’s U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka.
The event was inspired by Senator Akaka who explained the “Aloha Friday” concept as the tradition in the 50th state celebrating the completion of a successful work-week and the beginning of a weekend of fun and relaxation.
Featured as part of this “Aloha Friday with the Washington Nationals,” is a chance to win a trip for two to Hawai‘i, including airfare and hotel. Also included in the game night program are Hawai‘i-themed pre and in-game activities, including Hawaiian music, goodie packs, Hawai‘i hula entertainment, and additional prize giveaways. Nationals fans are encouraged to play-ball “Hawaiian-style,” by wearing their best Aloha wear to the game.
“We are extremely proud to share a bit of Hawai‘i with Nationals baseball fans in D.C.,” says Governor Lingle.
Horseshoe pitchers win state titles
The Anahola Horseshoe Club with the Hanalei Horseshoe Pitchers hosted the Hawai‘i State Horseshoe Pitching Association, 2005 State Doubles Championship Horseshoe pitching tournament held in Anahola through the Fourth of July weekend.
A total of 12 teams were in attendance for this prestigious two day event, including the 2004 State Doubles Champions from Kona- the sister team of 4-time woman state champion Linda Ferreira with sister and partner Wendy Martinez. Making the long trip, the sister team came to defend their title against teams from O‘ahu and Kaua‘i all hoping to be the 2005 State Doubles Champions.
First day results “B” Class
1st: Hanalei Horseshoe Pitchers, the team of James “Hawk” Hawkins and Uncle Peter Pi‘ilani. The Northshore team ended with a 6-1 record and a team ringer average of 24.86-percent.
2nd: Hanalei Horseshoe Pitchers, Kim Lindstead with Anahola Horseshoe Club’s Joe Koko.
3rd: Hanalei Horseshoe Pitchers, Kris Offenbacher with partner Ed Constantine. Ed is also the 3rd vice-president of the Hawai‘i State Horseshoe Pitching Association.
“A” Class results
After a three way tie for first, the team of Erdman “Kawelo Boy” Kawelo with partner Debra “Debbie” Win-get of O‘ahu placed first. They ended class play with a 8-1 record with a total team ringer average of 40.97-percent.
2nd: 2-time men’s state champion Ioane “Keoni” Frias of O‘ahu and partner and former 3-time women’s state champion Myrtle May L. Kamoku. They ended class play with a team average of 43.75-percent.
3rd: Kona’s women’s state champion, Linda Ferreira and sister Wendy Martinez. The ladies of Kona ended with a team average of 43.25-percent.
Championship round results
1st: Jesse Colon and Theresa Yoon of O‘ahu.
2nd: Ioane “Keoni” Frias and Debra Winget.
3rd: Erdman Kawelo and Winget.
Call Myrtle May for more information at 821-0602.
