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Letters for Wednesday, February 13, 2008
• Grumpy Humphrey, listen here
• Where’s your head?
• Not routine incidents
• Fuel switch may avoid litigation
Grumpy Humphrey, listen here
John Humphrey would appear to be one of the “grumpy people” who writes needless letters (“Much ado about nothing,” Letters, Feb. 11).
As a visitor to Kaua‘i from Northern Canada my opinion is apparently unwelcome. But Mr. Humphrey, maybe you can learn from an outsider’s suggestions. My husband and I love to visit this island and treat the land and people with respect. The one rather shocking situation we find is the lack of aggressive recycling. In our little backwater town of 3,000 people, we are able to recycle everything but styrofoam — and we do. Our province of Alberta has an active recycling campaign called “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle.” Here it is very difficult to recycle. We almost needed a map to find the bins at Kapa‘a — and then what they accept is very limited — only some paper, cardboard, and No. 1 and No. 2 plastic — which eliminates plastic bags (therefore allowing many of them to blow around in the wind), tin cans, blister packaging etc. Neither the condo where we are staying, nor any hotel I am aware of, encourages on-site recycling. Everything goes into the trash, next stop the landfill. We would like to help you keep your island beautiful and think you could maybe learn from other states or countries with realistic programs in place to reduce the amount of trash produced daily.
Barbara Byers
Fairview, Alberta, Canada
Where’s your head?
This letter is in response to John Humphrey’s letter (“Much ado about nothing,” Letters, Feb. 11):
I think Mr. Humphrey was sitting in front of a mirror while writing his letter. As I’m reading along, it seems he too has an extreme problem writing letters that point out problems, offer solutions, and share comments on the issues facing Kaua‘i. As of today he joins the club as one of the few grumpy people who write with topics that have nothing to do with Kaua‘i. I even think it was nice of The Garden Island newspaper to even print such a bashing letter as his.
Mr. Humphrey also wants us to believe that he should have the controls over what people write about regardless of what is on his or her mind. Who died and left you in charge, Mr. Humphrey? You are the one who should keep his eye on the ball, and head in the game, please. And if you don’t like the score, don’t read it.
Steven Martin
Kapa‘a
Not routine incidents
In response to the article “Teachers request more info on chemical spraying,” A1, Feb. 8:
I support the teachers who band together in the “struggle to be heard” regarding pesticide poisoning of the school children. The poison in the spray product and the teachers’ great efforts should raise the conscience of the whole community, including those who use the poison. These true and repeated pesticide spraying incidences have disrupted the environment and the lives of all the witnesses involved — that’s you, me and the farmer. This is not a routine incident, there is sickness involved. Ultimately, for the “good” of all, this has escalated into proposing a bill, SB3170, to protect everyone, including the users, from being poisoned sick. The result of the spraying incidences should be focused on the impacts of the pesticides that were being used, what made the children “poor in health” and how can specific pesticides be less volatile. We have laws for blood tests and blood alcohol levels on the scene for intoxication. Why can’t we have a better reporting system? Why can’t we have tests for pesticide levels?
Remember how many of us grew up in a community surrounded by pesticides? How our fathers handled the poison residue with their bare hands? If we “told,” Apo, daddy, or uncle, was going to lose his job. Why didn’t anyone care back then? Why didn’t anyone ask what is wrong and how can it be done right? Why didn’t anyone take responsibility back then, and up until now, for causing the damages we are suffering now? Cancer, lupus, leukemia, high blood pressure, mental illness, Bell’s palsy, dermatitis, only to mention a few. Well, guess what? Intimidation tactics no longer work. We have inalienable rights. SB3170 can give us an absolute “protection from pesticides that pose tremendous risks to humans and environment.”
Think of your children and grandchildren’s future. Save our children.
Genara Buza Campos
Kapolei, O‘ahu
Fuel switch may avoid litigation
Mahalo for your article highlighting the issues surrounding the harmful effects of cruise ship emissions (“Bill seeks shift from bunker fuel,” A1, Feb. 12).
I hope readers will write in support of HB 2919 and SB 2526. This reasonable request to switch to cleaner-burning fuels while at port may prevent costly litigation against the state and the cruise ship industry. Other harbors have forced users to switch and some of Hawai‘i’s shippers (Pasha and Maersk) have voluntarily made the change.
Recently NCL has made a habit of hosting local non-profit fundraisers for our communities’ benefit. This is very generous of them. Perhaps they could be a little more charitable and considerate of the community in Niumalu who must suffer from the downwind effects of soot and noxious odors from their smokestacks. Carcinogenic pollutants should not be acceptable corporate contributions to our communities’ health and well being.
James Trujillo
Kapa‘a
• Where’s your head?
• Not routine incidents
• Fuel switch may avoid litigation
Grumpy Humphrey, listen here
John Humphrey would appear to be one of the “grumpy people” who writes needless letters (“Much ado about nothing,” Letters, Feb. 11).
As a visitor to Kaua‘i from Northern Canada my opinion is apparently unwelcome. But Mr. Humphrey, maybe you can learn from an outsider’s suggestions. My husband and I love to visit this island and treat the land and people with respect. The one rather shocking situation we find is the lack of aggressive recycling. In our little backwater town of 3,000 people, we are able to recycle everything but styrofoam — and we do. Our province of Alberta has an active recycling campaign called “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle.” Here it is very difficult to recycle. We almost needed a map to find the bins at Kapa‘a — and then what they accept is very limited — only some paper, cardboard, and No. 1 and No. 2 plastic — which eliminates plastic bags (therefore allowing many of them to blow around in the wind), tin cans, blister packaging etc. Neither the condo where we are staying, nor any hotel I am aware of, encourages on-site recycling. Everything goes into the trash, next stop the landfill. We would like to help you keep your island beautiful and think you could maybe learn from other states or countries with realistic programs in place to reduce the amount of trash produced daily.
Barbara Byers
Fairview, Alberta, Canada
Where’s your head?
This letter is in response to John Humphrey’s letter (“Much ado about nothing,” Letters, Feb. 11):
I think Mr. Humphrey was sitting in front of a mirror while writing his letter. As I’m reading along, it seems he too has an extreme problem writing letters that point out problems, offer solutions, and share comments on the issues facing Kaua‘i. As of today he joins the club as one of the few grumpy people who write with topics that have nothing to do with Kaua‘i. I even think it was nice of The Garden Island newspaper to even print such a bashing letter as his.
Mr. Humphrey also wants us to believe that he should have the controls over what people write about regardless of what is on his or her mind. Who died and left you in charge, Mr. Humphrey? You are the one who should keep his eye on the ball, and head in the game, please. And if you don’t like the score, don’t read it.
Steven Martin
Kapa‘a
Not routine incidents
In response to the article “Teachers request more info on chemical spraying,” A1, Feb. 8:
I support the teachers who band together in the “struggle to be heard” regarding pesticide poisoning of the school children. The poison in the spray product and the teachers’ great efforts should raise the conscience of the whole community, including those who use the poison. These true and repeated pesticide spraying incidences have disrupted the environment and the lives of all the witnesses involved — that’s you, me and the farmer. This is not a routine incident, there is sickness involved. Ultimately, for the “good” of all, this has escalated into proposing a bill, SB3170, to protect everyone, including the users, from being poisoned sick. The result of the spraying incidences should be focused on the impacts of the pesticides that were being used, what made the children “poor in health” and how can specific pesticides be less volatile. We have laws for blood tests and blood alcohol levels on the scene for intoxication. Why can’t we have a better reporting system? Why can’t we have tests for pesticide levels?
Remember how many of us grew up in a community surrounded by pesticides? How our fathers handled the poison residue with their bare hands? If we “told,” Apo, daddy, or uncle, was going to lose his job. Why didn’t anyone care back then? Why didn’t anyone ask what is wrong and how can it be done right? Why didn’t anyone take responsibility back then, and up until now, for causing the damages we are suffering now? Cancer, lupus, leukemia, high blood pressure, mental illness, Bell’s palsy, dermatitis, only to mention a few. Well, guess what? Intimidation tactics no longer work. We have inalienable rights. SB3170 can give us an absolute “protection from pesticides that pose tremendous risks to humans and environment.”
Think of your children and grandchildren’s future. Save our children.
Genara Buza Campos
Kapolei, O‘ahu
Fuel switch may avoid litigation
Mahalo for your article highlighting the issues surrounding the harmful effects of cruise ship emissions (“Bill seeks shift from bunker fuel,” A1, Feb. 12).
I hope readers will write in support of HB 2919 and SB 2526. This reasonable request to switch to cleaner-burning fuels while at port may prevent costly litigation against the state and the cruise ship industry. Other harbors have forced users to switch and some of Hawai‘i’s shippers (Pasha and Maersk) have voluntarily made the change.
Recently NCL has made a habit of hosting local non-profit fundraisers for our communities’ benefit. This is very generous of them. Perhaps they could be a little more charitable and considerate of the community in Niumalu who must suffer from the downwind effects of soot and noxious odors from their smokestacks. Carcinogenic pollutants should not be acceptable corporate contributions to our communities’ health and well being.
James Trujillo
Kapa‘a
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HiKauai wrote on Feb 11, 2009 9:19 AM:
" Hello again TGI,
Please do not expect anyone to buy your theory of promotion or advertising and success program Waimea High School. We the former students there at one time in our lives actually do not care of local propaganda and success story with you or anyone there and their cars to show for as a success story.
Basically, I wrote to Waimea High School, and I suspect as always that this town is a ghost town. No offense but there is nothing to do there, just unemployed educators and former students.
I am not with their idea of success story, and I am not placing religion or anything like that on anyone, because as you know, this is still a free country and you can do anything you want. The whole idea of success just doesn't work well in a farm club setting and wanting to make it out or make it happen after you graduate in high school there to say the least.
Basically, some people I may know here, think some of you people still stuck there are still losers because you haven't made it happen for yourself or others, if you get my point staying home doing nothing.
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Please do not expect anyone to buy your theory of promotion or advertising and success program Waimea High School. We the former students there at one time in our lives actually do not care of local propaganda and success story with you or anyone there and their cars to show for as a success story.
Basically, I wrote to Waimea High School, and I suspect as always that this town is a ghost town. No offense but there is nothing to do there, just unemployed educators and former students.
I am not with their idea of success story, and I am not placing religion or anything like that on anyone, because as you know, this is still a free country and you can do anything you want. The whole idea of success just doesn't work well in a farm club setting and wanting to make it out or make it happen after you graduate in high school there to say the least.
Basically, some people I may know here, think some of you people still stuck there are still losers because you haven't made it happen for yourself or others, if you get my point staying home doing nothing.
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Feb 11, 2009 1:45 PM:
" First of all, let this be known, that these comments here are worthless and useless considering the topic being discussed. We found this topic a useless waist of time and money. This is from any intellectual interested reader. And yes, I am not associated with any former classmates there on Kauai also, for this matter alone.
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Feb 11, 2009 1:50 PM:
" I have seen alot of losers being mentioned in association to Waimea High School sports at UH Manoa. Might I add they are the one's who are delerious and a debachery to any level minded reader. These names are wide and long. And they run from 1979-1990 graduates trying grace the pages of Kauai and represent that school, outrageous. I for one, right now am putting all of them down for ever contemplating fame and popularity. We actually do not understand your fame and glory at Waimea High School.
This is in regards to your articles on the Waimea High School athletics and any department there.
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
This is in regards to your articles on the Waimea High School athletics and any department there.
Sincerely,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Feb 11, 2009 1:55 PM:
" Losers I have mentioned that graced those pages are as follows:
Ross Kagawa 1984' UH baseball 1987' classmate of Percival Butay(cousin)
Edmond Acoba 1981'
Liko Pereira 1989 and someother school baseball?
Kui Souza 1988 Sacramento state baseball
Craig Ibara 1983' HPC of honolulu baseball
Keith Pigao - student information desk for all information here for class reunion
Lyman Lacro 1986, UH Volleyball 1987
Barry Magoay 1985, UH Volleyball 1989
These are just some of the names trying to gain popular votes via their own high School Waimea High School
even now. Unreal!
Best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
Ross Kagawa 1984' UH baseball 1987' classmate of Percival Butay(cousin)
Edmond Acoba 1981'
Liko Pereira 1989 and someother school baseball?
Kui Souza 1988 Sacramento state baseball
Craig Ibara 1983' HPC of honolulu baseball
Keith Pigao - student information desk for all information here for class reunion
Lyman Lacro 1986, UH Volleyball 1987
Barry Magoay 1985, UH Volleyball 1989
These are just some of the names trying to gain popular votes via their own high School Waimea High School
even now. Unreal!
Best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
HiKauai wrote on Feb 12, 2009 1:08 PM:
" Hello again TGI,
This is me, Dean Kelly Sabado. Thank you for letting me comment on your articles there on the island. I just want to thank everyone agreeing with myself on who actually I meant, calling them losers in that town. Ha! Ha! Ha! I am a personal graduate of that high school but will proudly say if they keep up the good work in academics and life, will not be too ashamed of being associated with Waimea High School as an alumni.
Sorry, but there are others who felt this way! Here on the island of Honolulu and even the mainland. These names may have one time in their lives even mine represent the epitome of failure and laughs, and not success.
best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
This is me, Dean Kelly Sabado. Thank you for letting me comment on your articles there on the island. I just want to thank everyone agreeing with myself on who actually I meant, calling them losers in that town. Ha! Ha! Ha! I am a personal graduate of that high school but will proudly say if they keep up the good work in academics and life, will not be too ashamed of being associated with Waimea High School as an alumni.
Sorry, but there are others who felt this way! Here on the island of Honolulu and even the mainland. These names may have one time in their lives even mine represent the epitome of failure and laughs, and not success.
best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "
fvr wrote on Sep 1, 2009 9:32 AM:
" fvr wrote on Aug 31, 2009 2:12 AM:
" My heart goes out to the family for their loss. Kauai grieves with you,and your family.
Kauai still grieves for the unsolved murder of, Sandra Mendoca.
Sandy was my sons classmate, and a very sweet, honest, and genuine young lady, even as a child.
Sandy would be 31 this year.
When my son heard she was murdered, at first he could not believe it.
Then he wept. He kept saying, no she can't be dead, not like that.
He went to St.Catherines School with her, from age 5, from Kindergarten.
He said, Sandy was the best, a model student, and liked by the entire class.
Sometimes she ignored him, when he got in an impish-rascal-prankster mode. He use to say, Sandy does'nt like me mom, cause I naughty. Yet even as a small child, he respected her sincere, moral character, exemplary behavior, and demeanor.
Till this day he is in disbelief, and schocked, that anyone would hurt, this beautiful young lady.
We both still pray for Sandra.
I pray for all who suffer from, violent acts against women, and children.
I offer my deepest sympathy, to the family, and will include you in my prayers.
God bless you, in your time of grief. I pray you find some peace. " "
" My heart goes out to the family for their loss. Kauai grieves with you,and your family.
Kauai still grieves for the unsolved murder of, Sandra Mendoca.
Sandy was my sons classmate, and a very sweet, honest, and genuine young lady, even as a child.
Sandy would be 31 this year.
When my son heard she was murdered, at first he could not believe it.
Then he wept. He kept saying, no she can't be dead, not like that.
He went to St.Catherines School with her, from age 5, from Kindergarten.
He said, Sandy was the best, a model student, and liked by the entire class.
Sometimes she ignored him, when he got in an impish-rascal-prankster mode. He use to say, Sandy does'nt like me mom, cause I naughty. Yet even as a small child, he respected her sincere, moral character, exemplary behavior, and demeanor.
Till this day he is in disbelief, and schocked, that anyone would hurt, this beautiful young lady.
We both still pray for Sandra.
I pray for all who suffer from, violent acts against women, and children.
I offer my deepest sympathy, to the family, and will include you in my prayers.
God bless you, in your time of grief. I pray you find some peace. " "
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HiKauai wrote on Feb 11, 2009 9:08 AM:
RE: 2/11/2009 and the above topic
Can we cut out the "EXPLETIVE" here. Everyone knows if you are or were affiliated with high school at one time in your life in Waimea, Kauai, you would know that you do not place one of the three stooges willing to work at Kentucky fried chicken and place him at the vice principal's seat at Waimea High School. We all know that BOE and DOE played no roll in this nonsense of students being athletes then becomming success in the respected choice of degree and field like a BA degree. An example, you cannot put someone like a Pereira or even an Aaron Francisco from Kahuku High School, now former Arizona Cardinals NFL, as a BA candidtate after a prolific showing in sports. It just does not work that way. We all know that they cannot be serious placing academics after a 10 year assistant coach with a rediculous man/educator and/or coach if I might add like Tommy Rita of the 1980's and then expect him, Patrick Pereira to educate people in 2000's after being associated with dumb athletes all their life and now turn to academics. Now they educate people? Ha! What are we looking at here is basically a rediculous and dumber community than most perceived DOE standard base learning. Otherwise throw this article out already, alright?
best regards,
Dean Kelly Sabado "