Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 9, 1 September 1985 — Kailua Wins Team Title; Japan Youths Enjoy Events [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Kailua Wins Team Title; Japan Youths Enjoy Events

lnternational Flavor Spices '85 Makahiki Games

More than 485 participants from 13 groups or teams ranging in age from seven to 20 competed in the third annual Ka Makahiki Na Pa'ani Hawaii"Aug. 2 at the Queen Kapiolani Park complex. It was a perfect day for the event sponsored by the Makahiki Commission headed by Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trus tee Thomas K. (Unele Tommy) Kaulukukui Sr. in whose honor this year's competition was held. An event of such magnitude, however, would not be a success without the able assistance of the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation headed this election term by former Councilman Tom Nekota. A host of other volunteers, including some OHA staff members, added to the success of the games. And for the first time in its brief revival, the 1985 Makahiki took on an international flavor with 39 youths from Japan and one from T aiwan competing among themselves in the various Hawaiian sports and games.

Although not fully understanding the competition, the Japan youths nonetheless enjoyed themselves tremendously and found it fun and interesting, according to an interpreter from the group. First, second and third plaee winners were even awarded handsome medallions, thrilling them no end. Disappointingly, however, there were no neighbor island entries this year although it was announced that Kauai had sent a team, including 11 from Niihau. Kauai-Niihau made a strong showing in last year's games but they did not show up in this year's statistics. A Kaulukukui first this year was the presence of his neigh bor isiand commissioners "so that they could see first hand what we're doing here." lt is Kaulukukui's dream to make this a statewide affair. Of the 13 teams, eight were from the P and R Summer Fun Centers, three from playground areas designated as Sea T rek and one eaeh from Susannah Wesley Home and Na Opio O Emmalani, a youth project of the Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club. When all the points were added up, the three top team winners were Kailua with 1 1 5. Waimanalo 99 and Nanakuli 22 The Queen Emma club, incidentally, hosted 18 Lunalilo Home residents and four staff members who were transported to and from the park by OHA staff members Andrew Enos and Calvin Eaton. QECC members served as hosts and hostesses, taking their guests to watch the opening pageantry at the bandstand and then providing vantage seating for them to watch the games. The club also provided a Hawaiian luneh for them. The opening ceremonies were conducted by Aunty Elaine Mullaney and featured the dancers of kumu hula Chinky Mahoe. There were also brief opening remarks by Gov. George R. Ariyoshi and Johr, Kekuna representing Mayor Frank F. Fasi. Ariyoshi arrived virtually unnoticed and unaccompanied as he sat down on the grass, shook hands and chatted with the children until called up to say a few words. The switch in location from Ala Moana Beach Park to Kapiolani proved a good move as it attracted more spectators, including a good number of visitors, and upped the participation more than twofold from 220 last year to 485 this time around. Kaulukukui beamed happily at the attendance and participation and remarked in his brief address: "I am so thrilled to see so many spectators and participants. It is really a wonderful sight and I am happy for the children. This is their day." In addition to the games, there were also exhibits of feather leis, lauhala products and poi pounding demonstra tion by members of Waianae Culture and Arts; craft displays by the Waimanalo senior citizens; and the sale of produce from Ka'ala Farm in Waianae. Others who serve on the Makahiki Commission with Kaulukukui are Charles Ane, vice commissioner; Joan Wade, secretary; Samuel K. Apuna Jr., treasurer; Rudy Mitchell, events director; Mel Pestana, Melvin Kalahiki, Tyrone Reinhardt and Bill Smith, members; and Sigfried Shuster, advisory member. A souvenir booklet whieh included a feature on Kaulukukui was produced "in-house" this year by OHA staff members Apuna, Samuel Holt and Kenny Haina. Results of the games were recorded by P and R volunteers and names appear as they were submitted by the respective teams. Ka Wai Ola O OHA, therefore, is not responsible for misspel!ed names. KUKINI (Foot Race) Boys 10 and under Stason Fernandez (Wnalo); Kurt Morreira (Klua); Fletcher Riggs (Klua). Girls 10 and under Tracy Naki (Wnalo); Lindsay Vance (designation illegible); Theresa Kainakea (Wnalo). Boys 1 1-14 Manuel Fernandez (Wnalo); Tad Nomura (Klua); Jot Splenda (Wnalo). Girls 11-14 - Shawna Fernandez (Wnalo); Mara Leonard (ST).

OPEN WATER SWIM Boys 7 and under Keaka Jackson Boys 8-9 Kevin Mullen. Brian Flasegawa. Girls 8-9 Jodi Jackson. Kara Devlin. Boy s 10-1 1 Joshua Davenport. Miehael Sherman Girls 10-11 Joy Henson Bovs 14 and over Keoki Jackson Note: No team designations were suhmitted HO'OIKAIKA (Rock Throwing) Boys 7 and under Iosefa Puaauli (Klua); Keoki Gomes (N); Dexter Ragragola (Wlua) Girls 7 and under Sheyanne Adviento (Wnalo); Tobie Apana (N); Julia Cagata (Klua). Boys 8-9 Stuart Crawford (S); Kevin Mullen (P); Jason Dennis (Klua). Boys 10-1 1 Petelo Sagapalulele (SW); David Kane (S); William Clarke (Wnalo). Girls 10-1 1 Terry Benson (P); Miehelle Kaeo (Klua). Paaalu Lealaimatafao (SW). Boys 12-13 Frankie Kim (Klua); Clifford Clarke (Wnalo); Lafaele Dusi (SW) Girls 12-13 Faith Kalamau (S); Brandy Hanohano (N). Andrea Denis (Klua). Boys 14-16 Miehael Wolfe (N); Reno Akeo (Wnalo). Girls 14-16 Aliee Tapia Vega (Klua); Jerolyn Tai (Klua); Melissa ** Oppenheimer (NO) Boys 17-20 Jason Tomoeda (P) Girls 17-20 Patty Ann Heely (Klua) MOA PAHE'E (Dart Lawn Sliding) Boys 7 and under Rylan Oshiro (ST ). Robbie Peterson (ST). Chris laChance (Klua) Girls 7 and under Tobie Apana (N). Summer Lum (Wnalo). Lesley Tema (ST). Boys 8 and 9 Fletcher Riggs (Klua). Craig Burger (ST). Hoku Rodrigues (Wnalo). Girls 8 and 9 Sarah Hayes (ST). Kanani Kealoha (N). Shannon Ooton (ST). Boys 10-1 1 Roy Montero (BP). Howard Kim (Klua). Quincy Hanohano (N). Girls 10-11 Adrianne Heely (Klua). Faalu Lealaimatafao (SW). Amanda Riley (ST). Boys 12-13 William Mitchell (P). David Abraham (N). Larry Fontanilla (Klua). Girls 12-13 Tammy Ferreira (P). Shawne Fernandez (Wnalo). Elizabeth Abraham (N). Boys 14-16 Marshall Montez (N). Joe Alhinio (Wnalo). Mervin Linkee (S). Girls 14-16 Angel Adams (SW). Aliee Tapia Vega (SW). Leinaala Fisher (NO). Boys 17-20 Darren Egami (Klua). Girls 17-20 Heidi Nakamolo (Wlua), Lee Bishop (Klua). Girls 21 and over Lori Ann Hurd (Wlua). O'O IHE (Spear Throwing) Boys 7 and under Kaena Glushenko (Wnalo). Happy Zurowski (Wlua); Fred Paaluhi (N). Girls 7 and under Jessica Wilson (BP), Lisa Ann Ashbrook (ST). Waimea Murphy (Wlua). Boys 8-9 Stason Fernandez (Wnalo). Damien Oliver (ST). Davidson Owan (BP). Girls 8-9 Tracy Naki (Wnalo). Bernadette Ramos (NO). Christy Naki (N). Boys 10-1 1 Jason Alamian (Wlua). David Lindamood (ST). Girls 10-11 Missy Young (B). Ann Ooton (ST ). Boys 12-13 Hanalei Foster (Wlua). Elia Kamaunu (Wnalo). Girls 12-13 Tammy Ferreira (P). Florine Lii (S). Boys 14-16 Miehael Wolfe (N). David Aragon (Klua). Eugene Zamora (SW). Girls 14-16 Penny Benzon (S). Leinaala Fisher (NO) Boys 17-20 Sean Heely (Klua). Girls 17-20 Wanette Saguibo (Wlua). Elissa Gilliland (Klua).

ULU MAIKA (Stone Disc Rolling) Boys 7 and under Edward Kealoha (Wnalo). Abel Adams (N). Robb»e Peterson (ST ) Girls 7 and under Chorice McCall (ST). Athena Atamian (Wlua), llikea Rogerson (Wnalo) Boys 8-9 Kanoho Tripp (B). Glynn Ciopsaddle (ST), Gaylord Mook (Wnalo). Girls 8-9 Bernadette Ramos (NO). Dawn Lawson (SW). Tahira Drayton (BP) Boys 10-11 Kai Mai'i (ST). ThomasTlawn (BP). Keola Goo (P). Girls 10-1 1 Chastity Naki (N). Lehua Kaio (BP). Ann Ooton (ST) Boys 12-13 Gerald Bolosan (Wlua). Darin Kealoha (N). Jory Nakahara (SW). Girls 12-13 Frederika Bain (ST). Mara Leonard (ST), Sharleen Indie (Klua). Boys 14-16 Mervin Linkee (S). Marshall Montez (N). Girls 14-20 Kathleen Evans (Klua), Penny Benzon (S), Denise -c-ii'er (Klua). PA UMA (Standing Arm Wrest!ing) Boys 7 and under Keani Palaualelo (Klua). Kallen Omo (P), Chauncey Kamakea (Wnalo). 1,11,1 Girls 7 and under Valerie Mercado (Klua), Danyel Akuna (N), Mapuana Kahoonei (BP). Boys 8-9 Sheldon Belaski (N). Stuart Crawford (S), Stephen Autry (SW). Girls 8-9 Kamaile Garret (P). Joycelyn Aragon (Klua). Tahira Drayton (BP). Boys 10-1 1 - Jot Splenda (N). Koy Omo (P), Bradley Toyama (ST). Girls 10-1 1 Terry Benson (ST), Cynthia Zurowski (Wlua), Emi Morita (BP). Boys 12-13 Clifford Clarke (Wnalo). Robert Crawford (S), Darin Kealoha (N). Girls 12-13 Valerie Kalulu (Wlua), Liho Ahina (S), Elizabeth Abraham (N). Boys 14-16 David Aragon (Klua), Joe Albinio (Wnalo). Eugene Zamora (SW). Girls 14-16 Zandra Wong (N) Boys 17-20 Darren Egami (Klua). Girls 17-20 Mary Aliee Whitecliff (Klua) UMA (Arm Wrestling) Boys 7 and under Kalani Lacar (Wlua), Iotamo Kamakea (Wnalo), Kei Omo (P). Girls 7 and under Theresa Kamakea (Wnalo). Mapuana Kahoonei (BP). Boys 8-9 Trigg Spenda (Wnalo), Danny Yoon (SW). Mark Masuda (ST). Girls 8-9 - Jaylin Kitchens (Wnalo), Jamye Lonish (ST). Christy Naki (N). Boys 10-1 1 Nathan Hilo (S). Thomas Hawn (BP), Koy Omo (P). Girls 10-1 1 Relmi Patterson (ST). Julie Josol (BP). Terry Benson (P). Boys 12-13 Elia Kamaunu (Wnalo). Robert Francis (Wlua). Robert Crawford (S). Girls 12-13 Brandy Hanohano (N). Valerie Kalulu (Wlua), Frederika Bain (ST). Boys 14-16 Eugene Zamora (SW). John Evans (Klua). Girls 14-16 Aliee Tapia (SW), Liho Ahina (S), Denise Sauer (Klua). Boys 17-20 Ira Benitez (P). Girls 17-20 Patty Ann Heel (Klua). HUKI HUKI (Tug of War) Co-ed 7 and under Waimanalo. Sea Trek Pearl Harbor. Kailua. Co-ed 8-9 Waimanalo, Sea Trek PH. Benjamin Parker Co-ed 10-1 1 Kailua, Sea Trek PH, Benjamin Parker Co-ed 12-13 Nanakuli. Susannah Wesley. Kailua. Co-ed 14-16 Waimanalo (there were no second and third plaee winners). Co-ed 17-20 Kailua (there were no second and third plaee winners). LEGEND: Waimanalo (Wnalo); Kailua (Klua); Paki (P); NO (Na Opio O Emmalani); Susannah Wesley (SW); Booth (B); Waialua (Wlua); Stevenson (S); Benjamin Parker (BP); Nanakuli (N); Sea Trek (ST).

Louisc Kong explains taro and poi pounding to youngsters visiting the Waianae Coast Culture and Arts Society exhibit.