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Ka‘u seeks football, cross-country coaches

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Ka‘u High School has positions open for football and cross-country head coaches for the 2012-2013 season. Applications can be picked up at the school office. Applications will be accepted until Friday.

For more information, contact Ka‘u athletic director Kalei Namohala at 928-2088.

Konawaena yearbook golf tourney April 14

There will be a golf tournament April 14 at Kona Country Club to benefit Ka Wena O Kona, the Konawaena High School yearbook. The format for the tournament is a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Registration and check-in are at 6:30 a.m.

The entry fee is $100 per person.

For more information, contact Peggy Ciriako at 322-3431 ext. 5.

Senior basketball league starts in April

A 50-and-over, half-court basketball league will begin April 18 and run through Aug. 8. Any teams or players interesting in joining should call Chuck Corbe at 327-3287 no later than April 9.

Keep on running
set for April 15

M2 Fitness and Big Island Running Co. present Keep on Running, a clinic to have your running form analyzed by a professional, on April 15 at M2 Fitness in Kona. Participants will first meet with Jason Braswell for a video gait analysis, followed by an evaluation with physical therapist Jeff Dietrichson, and finally a discussion of running shoes and gear with Melissa Braswell.

One-hour time slots are available starting at noon. The cost is $70 for registration prior to April 2 and $80 for registration after April 2.

Call M2 Fitness at 443-9239 or email to m2fitnesskona@gmail.com to register.

Beginner golf
classes for women

Golf professional Rob Wohlgemuth will offer a five-week series of beginner golf lessons for women at Makalei Golf Club beginning April 7.

The class meets five consecutive Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m., and the cost of instruction is $50. The class is open to all women who are interested in the basics of golf. Call Wohlgemuth at 937-0130 to enroll.

Konawaena High, Kaiser offer physical exams May 9

Konawaena High School will be offering pre-participation physical exams in association with Kaiser Permanente on May 9 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Forms and informational materials are available at the vice principal’s, athletic director’s, and athletic trainer’s offices on campus. The cost is $15, and physical forms must be filled out and turned in by April 25.

Silliman, Eusebio
on Emily T. Gail Show

Josh Silliman, director of golf at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and Johnny Eusebio, PGA pro for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel‘s golf course and Hapuna Golf Course, are guests on this week’s Emily T. Gail Show, available at espnhawaii.com under “lineup” or at facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory.

Silliman and Eusebio will discuss the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Golf Course activities available to locals and visitors. Eusebio will announce some new information about the Mauna Kea Junior Golf summer program. It will be offered in partnership with the Waikoloa Village Golf Course.

Gail will also share information on the Bike Works Beach and Sport Waikoloa Lavaman Sunset 5K Run/Walk schedueld for 5 p.m. Friday at Queens’ Marketplace.

For information on the Emily T. Gail Show, contact Gail at 896-6780. Past shows are available at facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory.

Keauhou Canoe Club $1,000 scholarships

The Keauhou Canoe Club will offer two $1,000 scholarships to any West Hawaii graduating senior who was a member of a high school paddling team or club-level paddling organization within the past 18 months.

The first is an academic scholarship awarded to a student with a minimum 2.9 grade-point average. Transcripts are required.

The second scholarship is the Mike Haines Memorial Merit Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who has contributed to his paddling club or to the community at large through leadership, volunteerism and service. Students may apply for only one scholarship.

Applications are available at local high schools, and the application deadline is Saturday. For more information, contact KCC scholarship chairwoman Tina Clothier at 329-0091 or tinaclothier@yahoo.com.

Big Island Candies tournament sold out

The Big Island Candies Senior Golf Tournament. scheduled for May 11 at the Waikoloa Beach Resort Kings’ Course, has sold out. Registration is now closed for the tournament. Any additional applications that are turned in at the Kamana Senior Center or the West Hawaii Civic Center will be placed on a wait list and addressed if there are any cancellations. For more information, contact Kelly Hudik at 323-4340.

Local golf
tourney results

M&M Ladies’ Golf Club

Tuesday’s results

c A flight low net scores: 1. (tie) Diana Butler 71; 1. Phyllis Maffi 71; 1. Aleksandra Veble 71

c B flight low net scores: 1. Gayle Scoggin 64; 2. Linda Hogan 66; 3. Judy Pettersen 70

c Low putts: Phyllis Maffi 28

c Chip-ins: Phyllis Maffi, Gayle Scoggin

Na Wahine O Waikoloa

Women’s Golf Club

Thursday’s results

c Scores: 1. Margaret Dewers 33.5; 2. Carole Abarcar 34; 3. (tie) Rita Eder 35; 3. MaryAnn Doherty 35; 5. Sandy Price 36.5

c Closest to the pin: Margaret Dewers (3); Sandy Price (6); MaryAnn Doherty (12); Carole Abarcar (16)

c Longest putt: MaryAnn Doherty Hole (14)

c Note: Members played “criss cross, half handicap.”

Keauhou Kona

Men’s Golf Club

Saturday’s results

c A flight low net scores: 1. Peter Liljeholm 64; 2. John Davis 66; 3. (tie) John Wamba 67; 3. Pete Callahan 67

c B flight low net scores: 1. Elmer Matson 62; 2. Ken Williams 64; 3. Bill Olafson 67

c Closest to the pin: BJ Bjornton (3); Bill Hawkins (5); Mike Goddess(12); Sid Yanabu (17A); John Karwoski (17B)

c Low gross scores: 1. Peter Liljeholm 70

Makalei Kolepa Hui

Saturday’s results

c A flight low net scores: 1.Tom Bates 66; 2. (tie) John Kiaha 68; 2. Ralph Salle 68

c B flight low net scores: 1. Dave Puckett 70; 2. (tie) Steve Hayward 72; 2. Chuck Wells 72

c C flight low net scores: 1. Pete Hansel 63; 2.Wayne Watanabe 66

c Closest to the pin: Ralph Salle (2); Jerry Conner (5); Dave Peters (12); Steve Hayward (15)

c Alii Cup winner: Ralph Salle

Big Island Country Club

Saturday’s results

c Scores: 1. Swend Willadsen/Rick Dvorak/Nozomi Wood 20 under; 2. Ray Poston/Barbara Poston/Chris Lowrey 10 under; 3. Roger Sudnikovich/Judy Sudnikovich/Bob Raatz 9 under

c Closest to the pin: Chris Lowrey (5); Bob Raatz (8); Ron Ahlers (13); Ray Poston (17)

c Low net score: Nozomi Wood 61

c Note: Members played “three-person team, 1-2-3 low net.”