Journal 7/10/1987
P1 2nd fish title for Wally
Wally Milne won the fifth annual Marshalls Billfish tournament last weekend. It was the second time Milne has taken top honors in the billfish division. He landed a 296 pound marlin. Milne received the Atjang Paul Memorial Trophy for outstanding sportsmanship and demonstrated excellence in fishing this year.
P1 Dispute delays N-study
The Rongelap people have rejected a scientist recommended by the Marshall Islands and United States governments because of his ties to the US Department of Energy, said Rongelap Senator Jeton Anjain. A critical re-study of the safety of Rongelap is at issue, and the US Congress has agreed to provide funds for ‘independent’ scientists to evaluate the habitability of Rongelap, which the Rongelapese left two years ago. The study has waited while RepMar and Rongelap officials debate who will conduct the studies.
P2 Wotje program looks for solutions
This summer marks the first anniversary of the Youth Work Program, designed to take youth to the outer islands for a two-month period where they work, play and discuss problems that affect every day life. This ambitious concept was conceived by the Youth Office division of Social Services, headed by Middle Ralpho. The most recent group to take part consisted of 20 young men aged 16-20.
Journal 7/9/1999
P1 Kenneth wins marlin-filled MBC tourney
The end of the El Niño weather cycle brought some of the best sports fishing in years to the Marshalls Billfish Club’s 17th annual two-day tournament that concluded Saturday. Eleven marlin were caught over the two days by 23 trolling boats, including a 402 pound whopper that won the tournament for Kenneth Kramer. At the MBC awards ceremony, the emcee routinely recognized anglers for the size of the fish they caught. So emcee Kirt Pinho got an appreciative chuckle when he called Kenneth to come forward to collect his trophy for the “biggest father, 360 pounds.”
P11 Bwiji is the man
Bwiji Aliven may not have had one of his best fishing tournaments this past weekend, but he became the most rewarded fisherman in recent years. At the Marshalls Billfish Club awards ceremony, Aliven received the President’s Cup, the Atjang Paul Memorial Trophy, and the Matson Perpetual Trophy.
Journal 7/9/2010
P3 Body mass-ive? Yes
A second Father’s Day for 75 Majuro men proved to be a wakeup call. The Ministry of Health sponsored its fourth Father’s Day Health Workshop at the ICC on June 30 — and screening conducted for the participants showed the severity of preventable health problems facing Marshall Islanders. A total of 67, or 90 percent, of the 75 participants were either overweight or obese. Of the 75 tested, 56 were pre-diabetic or diabetic. “The data is very important for these men to know because it shows how many of them are at risk for serious diseases,” said Health official Ione deBrum.
P5 Bar yoke to the seniors from Maryknoll
This summer marks the 20th annual Maryknoll High School visit to Assumption High School. Eight seniors from Hawaii are here with two teachers. More than 20 incoming freshmen enrolled at CMI will get the benefit of tutoring with the Maryknoll group.
P12 Two pounds takes it
Just two pounds made the different between being a glorious winner and a depressed runner up. On Friday, Team Kirtake, skippered by Captain Ronnie Reimers, weighed in a 335 pound marlin. On Saturday, Team Miss Krista, skippered by Captain Nicky deBrum, weighed in a 337 pound marlin to win the annual two-day MBC July tournament biggest marlin category.