SH3 news
archives from local media
(some names have
been changed to protect the not-so-innocent)
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Hashers donate to tsunami
victims
The Saipan Hash House Harriers donated $1,510 to the local
chapter of the American Red Cross on Tuesday in hopes that it may be of some
assistance to the victims of the tsunami that wreaked havoc from the shores of
"We're
islanders, and we want to show the other islanders that we can relate. Although
we've never experienced a tsunami, we can definitely relate to the violence of
the ocean," said founding member of the local group, Haj
F. Kramden, Sir!
According to Kramden, the Saipan Hashers have
been running through the streets and jungles of Saipan
every week for the past 20 years, thus making them the most consistently
meeting organization in Saipan.
"We have
held a run rain or shine every week for the past 20 years. We promote having a
good time and staying fit," he said.
This is the
first time in their history that the local group has been able to make a
donation, and according to fellow organizer Ciega,
they felt that this was the right thing to do and the right time to do it.
"First of
all, we're much better off than they are over there, so we wanted to share what
we could. We usually have free hashes when we have some money saved up, but we
figured that this would be a much better idea," said Ciega.
Ciega
added that the Saipan Hash came up with the figure of
$1,000 to donate to the ARC, and that the additional $510 came from anonymous
donations from individual runners involved with the group.
"I was
really surprised when (Ciega) came down to drop off
the check to me today, but we've been getting a lot of support from the
community. We certainly appreciate the donation and want to thank them very
much," said the executive director of the Northern Marianas
Chapter of the American Red Cross John Hirsh.
According to
Hirsh, all of the money collected on
The Saipan Hash House Harriers meet in the parking lot of the
Bank of Guam in Garapan every Saturday at
Story by Donkey Dick
http://www.saipantribune.com
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New friends join Hashers on
Tour
More than 50
people laced up their running shoes, pulled up their socks, and donned gloves
with the Saipan Hash House Harriers on Saturday to
take part in a three stage run unlike the organization has ever seen in the two
decades since its inception with the La Tourette de Saipan.
The same people
known for running across the world shouting "on-on" and leaving
trails of white powder behind them offered new comers more than a walk in the
park over the weekend that broke from the usual evening start in favor of a
pre-noon jaunt through the jungle that went deep into the evening.
"It was a
typhoon, raging torrents, and beautiful streams. An area that was a dry climb
(when it was originally set) turned into a waterfall, so we had people go the
other way," said course coordinator Bite And
Suck.
With the help of
several seasoned hashers, Bite And Suck set three courses of varying difficulty
to enable the previously unwilling and unaware to enjoy the sights and sounds
of Saipan through the eyes and ears of the island
hoppers.
The first leg
started the runners at the new filling station along Cross-Island Road
intersection that leads to Kagman, and wind along the
trails that led to Marine Beach.
"We had
about a dozen people to do it, and they splashed and dove through pools and it
was really beautiful, but there was a lot of work to clear the debris from the
typhoon," said Bite And Suck.
The final
destination or "On Home" is always cloaked in a shroud of secrecy, as
the object of the run is for the runners, or "Hares" to catch the
trail setters, or "Hounds" after they have been given a 10 minute
head start.
After a break
for refreshments, the second leg began at
The crowd was
joined by several regulars who joined the group for the third and final leg of
La Tourette de Saipan,
which ended with new island perspectives for all involved.
"The third
one finished at Mrs. Thompson's place on
While Bite And Suck said he is not sure if they will be able to bring
Le Tourette back until the organizers meet to
evaluate the course, there is still plenty of opportunity for running
aficionados and those with even a pedestrian interest in boonie
stomping to take part in the weekly fun.
The Saipan Hash House Harriers continue their weekly adventures
through the roads and trails every Saturday after meeting in the Bank of Guam
parking lot in Garapan at
Story by Donkey Dick
http://www.saipantribune.com
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Hashers to celebrate
1,100th run
You've seen them
running along major roadways, down your gravel road, along the beaches, and
maybe even your back yard, but next weekend the Saipan
Hash House Harriers will be running to celebrate their 21st Birthday.
If you are
looking for a change to your weekend routine, the hashers have just the thing
as they commemorate the 1,100th meeting of the self-proclaimed drinking club
with a running problem next Saturday, Dec. 17, in the parking lot of the Bank
of Guam in Garapan at 3pm.
According to SH3
Tyrant for Life, Haj F. Kramden,
Sir!, only he and the honorable Beerhead
are all that remain from the inaugural jaunt through the jungle on
"We've been
doing it 21 years you'd think we'd have found something better to do since
then, but I guess we haven't. At least I know I haven't," said Kramden.
Since then, the
hashers have been taking both the beaten and unbeaten paths across Saipan every week for the past 21 years, making them the
most consistently meeting organization on island.
On a regular
hash, the "Hares" leave from the starting point, or box, and down the
pre-made trail with a 10 minute head start. From then on they become fair game
as the "Hounds" race onto the trail in search of the
"Hares" following a mixture of flour and ribbon that guide the way to
the finish, or "On Home".
Next weekend's
run will be led by the honorable Maxcheesmo and
Dogleg
And promises to
be just as exciting as the week to week variety that thrills locals and
tourists alike; however, the organizers of the 1,100th hash have added plenty
of adventure and activities to honor the organization's coming of legal
drinking age.
According to the
Tyrant, the local group has already received congratulations from other hashers
from as far away as
First-timers are
advised to come equipped with their entry fee, running shoes, and a cross
between running and hiking attire. Kramden said to
"Be prepared not for a race but for an adventure."
The cost to
participate in the hash is $10, and includes a commemorative T-shirt designed
by Mr. Happy Pockets, drinks, snacks, a dinner catered by
For more
information about the 1,100th running of the Saipan
Hash House Harriers, contact the wise and honorable Ciega
by calling 322-9464.
Story by Donkey
Dick
http://www.saipantribune.com
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Birthday run on Saturday
for
Marianas
Variety
THE Saipan Hash Harriers will celebrate the group’s 21st
birthday on Saturday with a running event.
Those who want
to try the Hash or are interested in joining the group must come to the Bank of
Guam parking lot in Garapan at
A $10 entrance
fee will be collected during the said event. This will entitle you to a
commemorative t-shirt, drinks and snacks as well as a dinner catered by
A party will
follow after the event.
The Saipan Hash Harriers have been holding island running
events, which take participants on nature tours, along trails and gravel roads
and through the forests of
On Sept. 3, they
held the 1st Annual Cross-Saipan Hash Run or Walk,
better known as the La Tourette de Saipan, for which they set up three stages that challenged
kids and adults alike.
The hash is a
45-minute run or a 1 and 1/2 hour walk on a cut trail set against the backdrop
of the island which showcases Saipan’s stellar views,
history and geology.
For more
information, call Ciega at 322-9464.
It was earlier
reported that Bite And Suck was one of the contact
persons for the event but Ciega said that he just
helped them organize the La Tourette de Saipan.
Bite And Suck is
not helping them organize Saturday’s event. .
By Jonathan V. Perez, Variety News Staff
http://www.mvariety.com
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Dogleg found by hound
Tuesday December 20, 2005
A motley group
of 90 runners, walkers, and nature lovers made the most of their free time over
the weekend by experiencing some of the island's beauty and wildlife with the
longest meeting organization in the CNMI during the 1,100th meeting the Saipan Hash House Harriers.
After first
gathering at the Bank of Guam parking lot in Garapan
for a brief photo session and registration, the adventure seekers journeyed to
the San Roque fire station armed only with gloves and
grubby clothes, where they received the special instructions from the
"Hares," Dogleg and Max Cheesemo.
The trail
setters spent the better part of the week in the weeds plotting, cutting, and
running the trail in preparation of the historic event, and once the 10-minute
head start expired, the "Hounds" took off in search of the duo by
following the trail of flour and orange ribbon that led them across Chalan Pale Arnold and into the bush.
The
"Hounds" left few stones unturned as they investigated true and false
trails through backyards, up waterfalls, and down valleys until stumbling upon
the "scent" up Paradise Valley.
From there, the
pack of boonie busters crossed the ridgeline before
dropping down below the Laderan Achugao
cliff line and passing through a cave. The trail continued to the Achugao water tank, down through Tanapag,
and back across Chalan Pale Arnold. The roadrunners
got their kicks during a brief stretch northward along the pavement until they
crossed a clearing to the beach.
Rather than
looking for a dry path, the hashers slopped through the knee-deep water along
the coastline until they reached the sand behind the Aqua Resort Club, and
followed the beach until reaching the "On Home" at a private location
near the Plumeria Hotel.
While the weekly
hash runs are anything but races, they are definitely hunts for the
"Hares." This time around, Dogleg was caught by the stealthy Cold
Shower.
"Man, he's
fast. He was like six minutes ahead of Haj Peewee and
Messiah. I thought I heard some crashing through the trees and when I turned around
he was right there," said Dogleg.
Cold Shower
claimed Dogleg's shorts for his prize, and the tale from the trail was shared
with the full pack of pursuers once the post adventure activities began.
While last
Saturday's hash was a special event that recognized the 21st birthday of the
self-proclaimed drinking club with a running problem, this weekend's outing
will have much of the same fun and frolic through the jungle.
On a regular
hash, the "Hares" leave from the starting point, or box, and down the
pre-made trail with a 10-minute head start. From then on they become fair game
as the "Hounds" race onto the trail in search of the
"Hares" following a mixture of flour and ribbon that guide the way to
the finish, or "On Home".
This weekend's
run will be led by Maxcheesmo and Dogleg again, and
the duo should produce another one of their trademark adventures that wows the
locals and tourists alike.
To participate
in this weekend's run, show up to the Bank of Guam parking lot in Garapan at
For more
information about the Saipan Hash House Harriers,
contact the wise and honorable Ciega by calling
322-9464.
Story by Donkey Dick
http://www.saipantribune.com