• Cops on top for Special Olympics • 35 and over softball meeting • Domen, Uyeno, Okimoto golf tourney winners • Kalawai baseball looking for players • Aribon, Garcia win races Cops on top for Special Olympics By The Garden
• Cops on top for Special Olympics
• 35 and over softball meeting
• Domen, Uyeno, Okimoto golf tourney winners
• Kalawai baseball looking for players
• Aribon, Garcia win races
Cops on top for Special Olympics
By The Garden Island
The annual Cop on Top fundraising event, a benefit for Special Olympics Kaua‘i, takes place at Safeway, located in the Kaua‘i Village Shopping Plaza, Kapa‘a from September 2, 6:00 a.m. through September 4, 2:00 p.m.
Two of Kaua‘i’s finest local law enforcement officers, Hank Barriga and Ezra Kanoho will head to the rooftop, each with a commitment to remain up on the roof for three consecutive days and nights, or until they raise a minimum of $10,000 for Special Olympics Kaua‘i.
For every $20 donation you’ll receive a complimentary event t-shirt, plus qualify to win $500 in Safeway gift certificates from Kaua‘i Village.
With your donation, one lucky Safeway customer will receive their groceries free!
You can also enjoy great entertainment at the event. For more information, call 652-6882.
Kalawai baseball looking for players
The Kalawai Youth Baseball Club will be participating in the 2005 Kaua‘i/Carlsbad Aloha Goodwill Games in Carlsbad, California in July, 2005.
Kalawai would like to enter a team in the Mustang/Bronco and Pony divisions of this tournament.
So that Fundraising efforts can begin, they are asking that any interested players contact one of the following people: Glenn Ogawa 332-9435, Kirk Correa 335-0102, Steven Kai 332-9353, Susan Perreira 332-9706, or Michelle Licke 332-7481.
They must have a firm commitment from each player prior to October 31.
The next scheduled board meeting is set for Thursday, September 2, 7:00 p.m. at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center.
35 and over softball meeting
An organizational meeting for teams interested in participating in the upcoming 35 and over softball league will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center starting at 6:00 p.m.
The league will tentatively start on Oct. 19 with games to be played at Isenberg Field on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Rules and league information will also be discussed. For more information, contact Pat at 241-6858.
Domen, Uyeno, Okimoto golf tourney winners
The Wailua Senior Golf Club finished its third quarter tournament on Saturday, August 28 at Wailua Golf Course.
Tournament winners included, A flight winner, D. Domen (66), B flight winner T. Uyeno (68), and C flight winner K. Okimoto (67). Each winner received $60.00.
Second-place winners got $40.00. B. Galindo came in second in the A flight, M. Nambu for the B flight, and K. Inouye for the C flight.
Closest to the hole honors went to Bernice Hiraoka. For complete results, see page B2.
Aribon, Garcia win races
It was a beautiful sunday of radio control racing, especially for Reggie Aribon and Bart Garcia, who won their divisions. Aribon was the top qualifier and winner of the 4wd nitro sedan A class and Garcia was the winner of the 4wd nitro sedan B division. 13-year old Seth Morales, the only kid racer, managed to keep up with some of the fastest racers on the island. Special thanks to Mr. Jarrett Chytka, general manager of Big Kmart for use of the parking lot. The next race will be on Sept. 12 at the Wailua off-road track. The race will start at 10:00 a.m. with no admission fee. For more information, call Arnold at 821-8132 or 639-9314. See complete results on page B2.
