Emily T Gail Talk Story

I have great memories of going to the library as a keiki and still love to read as a result. Bette Green and Derry Morris with Friends of Library-Waikoloa Region (FL-WR) and JR DeGroote, Reporter with West Hawaii Today also love reading and libraries too. We all live in Waikoloa Village and talk story about the success of the Waikoloa Bookmobile and the community efforts for full library that are under way. Saturday November 8 Friends for Library Waikoloa Region have their 5k Run/Walk for Literacy fund raiser at the Waikoloa School. You can register morning of the event. Bette 883-0764 to get involved.

Emily talks story with Colin McConnell, Detroit Respect Clothing Line (detroitrespect.com) and Lifelong Detroiter Robin Ussery who works with Friends School.They share their experiences in Detroit since they were kids and their continued love for Detroit reflected in their work and play. Colin grew up in Highland Park and Robin's father was a long time basketball coach at Wayne State. They each share some fun,interesting, thoughtful stories and feelings about living in and life in Detroit.It was a wonderful last minute get together ... as a result of our just feeling we should meet one another from our paths crossing recently.Thanks Colin and Robin for the memorable time together.Thanks all for listening...

Andrea Bess, Ironman Participant and BikeWorks team member and her daughter Bella Zambrana, Kona Aquatics Swim Team talk about the fun of supporting each other when training. We met up couple days before Ironman at the expo. Andrea is racing Ironman Kona today. Watch wonderful coverage all day at Ironman.com

Andrea Bess, Ironman Participant and BikeWorks team member and her daughter Bella Zambrana, Kona Aquatics Swim Team talk about the fun of supporting each other when training. We met up couple days before Ironman at the expo. Andrea is racing Ironman Kona today. Watch wonderful coverage all day at Ironman.com

Emily and Jeanette Pierce, D-Hive Detroit have many nice things to say about the success of 2014 Detroit Homecoming ...The efforts of Jim Hayes, Co-Founder of Detroit Homecoming, Mary Kramer, Crain's Detroit Business and so many created an event that served as a reminder that wherever we are we can do and say nice things for and about Detroit. Jeanette and I talk about the biking community in Detroit and how events like Slow Roll, Dine, Drink and Detroit, and recreation and commuter biking has brought communiities and neighborhoods together. Just like here in Hawaii... Thanks for listening. emily

My older brother Max Gail talks about being a part of the just released Jackie Robinson movie “42.” He played Burt Shotton, Jackie Robinson's major league manager with the Brooklyn Dodgers. I always enjoy talking with Max. My long time friend Jack Berry, recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame has covered 43 Masters and shares some wonderful stories about the Masters and many milestone sporting events. I always enjoy talking with Jack too.

In 1982, Merv Lopes coached tiny NAIA Chaminade on Oahu in what is often considered the greatest college basketball upset in history when they defeated #1 ranked Virginia. He shares many heartwarming stories. Buster Bustamante was Director of Golf during the Mauna Lani Senior Skins, a made for TV four-player skins format that always featured Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and was broadcast preceding the Super Bowl. Buster shares some nice stories. Emily gives an update on the new Jackie Robinson film, “42”. Emily's brother Max, who is playing the role of Bert Shoten, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Emily and Max have enjoyed learning so much about that era of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in MLB and the history of Negro League Baseball.

When I met Phil Coke, Detroit Tigers pitcher who earned played a pivotal roll in sending the Tigers to the World Series last year, it was at a Tigers game last year as he was signing autographs for fans. Phil told me about is Uncle Billy and Auntie Theresa, residents of the Big Island for 30 years and the reason he loves coming to the Big Island. . He said call them. So I did. I enjoyed our talk story about Phil, baseball and his ohana. Go Tigers!!! Go Phil.They share some fun stories about Phil working on his pitching at Makaeo Old Airport baseball field at our community park when he visits and loves interacting with the youth sports teams at the park. They talk about being Phil evolving from little league, and through all the levels of baseball before signing with the New York Yankees and now with the Detroit Tigers. Phil got married at Mauna Kea Resort, here on the Big Island.. Also guests this week are Jeff and Holly Coakley, 808 Mx/ATV Association. They talk about the history of the organization, and

Dave Pansini, long time friend who lives at Mauna Lani Resort talks about the recreational amenities and life style he and his wife Carolyn have enjoyed since 1980 as part of the Mauna Lani community that contributes so much to the Big Island community..Dave shares some stories from the 11 years of the made for TV Mauna Lani Senior Skins with Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Raymond Floyd and many others. Clark Realty, Shops at Mauna Lani Realtors comment on their visit and the views at C204 Mauna Lani Point overlooking the signature par 3 15th ocean hole and on the market for $2,295,000. Emily has information on the Lavaman Waikoloa Sunset 5k Fun Run/Walk at Queens’ Marketplace and the 2013 U.S. Open Local Qualifier and Women’s Open Sectional Qualifier at Kukio on Monday, May 6.

The Emily T Gail Show espnhawaii.com takes a look back at the Mitsubishi Electric Championships at Hualalai on the Big Island of Hawaii. We talk from Hualalai with Brian Goin, PGA Championship Management, and Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager Mitsubishi Electric Championship. Jay Radzavicz,, The Golf Channel’s Learning Center is also a guest along with Dave Senko, PGA Tour Media Official.Jay Don Blake, PGA Champions Tour Player and his wife and caddie Marcie talk about having 25 family members here for the tournament. Jay was runner up last year. Tom Lehman shares comments about his participation in the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association major fundraiser at Nanea Golf Club. mahalo for listening...emily

Bob McElwee, who I have known for many years is one of the few NFL Referees who officiated 3 Super Bowls and the only referee to officiate a Super Bowl in 3 different decades will be a guest on the Emily T Gail Show which is available at espnhawaii.com under lineup. Bob’s final game was the Pro Bowl in 2003. Bob talks story about many of his experiences from his 27 years with the NFL. He also shares some stories about the. many years of enjoying a active recreational life with his wife Betty as a snowbird at Mauna Lani Resort and as a speaker on cruise ships which they also have been doing for years.

Tom Watson following his win at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai on the Big Island of Hawaii .It was a popular win as Tom and his wife Hillary own a home at Hualalai Resort and are very active in their community.