Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

Forever grateful

HANAPEPE — Someone said the Korean War veterans should not be wearing their commemorative shirts too much.

Happy Camper for Monday, November 11, 2019

Kenny Ishii was supposed to meet a film crew at the Kauai Community Market at Kauai Community College in Puhi Saturday, and Amy Chun was visiting with friends who are on Kauai for the robotics competition at Kukui Grove Center.

Zonta celebrates 100 years

Combined, the years of service of Zonta Club members Yoshiko “Dimples” Kano and Betty Bell nearly equals the 100 years of service by Zonta International.

The ‘big blessing’ comes

Melissa McFerrin-Warrack, Kauai Community Market manager, said the big blessing came — just like it did 10 years ago — Saturday on the 10th anniversary of the weekly market at Kauai Community College.

Happy Camper for Sunday, November 10, 2019

Congratulations to Kapaa High School junior Dana Murata (she’s No. 1!) and Zylan Pa-Conant on medalling at the Billy Tees Hawaii High School Athletic Association bowling tournament at Kauai Bowl at Rice Shopping Center in Lihue Thursday and Friday.

Vet Day Shootout launches

PUHI — With a two-point margin and 11 seconds showing in overtime, the Royalty’s Lily Kaohelauli‘i snagged a rebound to control the fate of the Hoopsters, 28-26, Friday night at the Wilcox Gymnasium on the Island School campus.

Murata is No. 1

When Kapaa High School junior Dana Murata embarked on the Billy Tees Hawaii High School Athletic Association state bowling tournament, she just wanted to do better than she did during the 2018 tourney.

Honoring veterans

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kuhio Highway in Kapaa for the annual Veterans Day Parade that honored generations of veterans through its “Time Was Served, Time to Honor” theme.

Happy Camper for Friday, November 8, 2019

Congratulations to Stephanie Iona, Laurie Yoshida, state Senate President Ron Kouchi and the big ohana of people who coordinated the visit of Hawaii’s first lady Dawn Ige and a lot of state senators to Waimea High School for a closer look at the makings of the ‘Aina Pono for 2020 farm-to-table food program.

Family ties at state bowling

LIHUE — Waimea High School bowling coach Keiko Sagawa-Pananganan said having her sister Lyrissa Sagawa coaching the Sacred Hearts bowlers when the Billy Tees Hawaii High School Athletic Association bowling tournament opens is a nice homecoming.

‘Righteous meal’

WAIMEA — As Kallen Wachi monitored the movement of VIPs at Waimea High School Wednesday morning, he noticed the crowd of students around them.

State bowling opening Thursday

LIHUE — Coach Angel Legaspi of the Kapolei High School bowling team said the Hurricane always come early when the state tournament is held on Kauai.

PATs critical in Pop Warner wins

HANAPEPE — The Lihue Raiders PeeWee player Mahana Alameda scored four touchdowns and two point-after plays to lead the Raiders to a 40-19 victory over the Kapaa Eagles Sunday during the latest round of Kauai Pop Warner Football League games at Hanapepe Stadium.

Poipu Food & Wine starts today

POIPU — The Poipu Food & Wine Festival starts today and Kauai Community College culinary arts student Karine Marston was nervous while preparing for it at the KCC kitchen.