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Letters for Saturday, March 22, 2008
• Congrats Kaua‘i swimmers
• Calling all tutus and caregivers
• Albatross hovering mean over-developing?
• Can Obama proscribe rantings?
Congrats Kaua‘i swimmers
Congratulations are in order to the Kaua‘i swimmers who qualified to swim at the recent Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association’s State Swim Championships.
Swimmers put hours of training and dedication into a sport that so often goes unnoticed. Each year many age-group swimmers take a break from their respective swim teams and join their high school’s swim team. There is much controversy over this. However, if you are a teenager, the pride of swimming for your own high school is an amazing feeling; wearing the colors of your school; donning a cap of green, red, yellow or blue. It’s about being part of a team and not just about yourself. It’s a time when all the hard work has finally paid off and these swimmers can lead their teams with honor.
There were 16 swimmers who represented two high schools from Kaua‘i. Two girls from Kapa‘a High School and two boys from Kaua‘i High School swam in both individual events and in relays; the remaining 12 swimmers swam in relay events. Our two high schools cheered each other on as these swimmers raced against themselves and their opponents. It was the Kapa‘a Water Warriors and the Kaua‘i Red Raiders racing to improve their own times. And that they did. Kapa‘a swimmers moved up in rank in all but one race and improved their times in four out of eight events. The two individual girls improving in one race each. The Kaua‘i High School swimmers moved up in rank in every one of their swims; the boys improving both of their own personal best times as well as their relay times.
The swimmers from the Kapa‘a boys relay team are: Aaron Belmonte, Anderson Dreisch, Dylan Haight and James Hitchcock. The girls relay team swimmers are: Kara Dastrup, Kaitlyn Jarry, Tania Rames and Emma Rausch, with Rames and Rausch also competing in individual events. The Kaua‘i High School girls relay swimmers are: Casie Ford, Tory Kobayashi, Trisha Lamay and Mary Tausend. Kaua‘i boys relay team swimmers are: Tyson Chihara, Aaron Pigott, Matt Ross and Kelsey Tanaka. Chihara and Ross also competed in individual events.
Thanks go out to coach Jeremy from Kapa‘a, and coaches Imberski and Stein from Kaua‘i High. These swimmers had a great season. This is a success story. Maybe they didn’t make it to the finals, but their hearts did. I know because I’ve been there.
Meaghan Sims
Koloa
Calling all tutus and caregivers
Are you familiar with the traveling pre-school Tutu and Me?
I am a caregiver for a 3-year-old boy. I thank God for Tutu and Me.
Although it’s only for two hours, twice a week, I have learned so much on how to use at least two hours helping this child learn. I even use it at home.
He’s learning math skills, science, writing, art and even music.
They even have healthy snacks for the kids where they learn personal hygiene, table manners, pouring their own drink and even cleaning up after themselves.
God’s word says, “We are to train a child in the way he should go and as he gets older he will not forget.”
Not only spiritual training but also training of the mind, emotions, characters and intelligence. To educate them.
We even go on field trips, to Fern Grotto, and even participate in an Anahola Beach cleanup, to teach them about the environment. Good fun.
It’s an awesome program. I encourage you to check it out.
Lynette Viluan
Kilauea
Albatross hovering mean over-developing?
I live across from that area in question and this year, for first time, the albatross hover over and I suspect it’s due to over developing Princeville’s green land. They are searching for new places to live. They don’t have many choices. People do.
Barbara Beissert
Kilauea
Can Obama proscribe rantings?
This is in response to William Clark’s letter (“On race rantings,” Letters, March 20):
I find it interesting how folks like Clark are so quick to overlook the fact that Barack Hussein Obama has been a member of the radical Rev. Wright’s church for 25 years and we are now expected to believe that Obama doesn’t agree with his racist anti-American beliefs? Why did Obama stay in that church if he didn’t condone Wright’s rhetoric? Did Rev. Wright just recently come to these opinions or are these long held and deeply felt? This is the man Obama asked to marry him and to baptise his children.
I my opinion, Obama is trying to distance himself from his minister only now because he is running for president and knows that such views will alienate all but the most radical of black racists. Is this the sort of man we want to lead our country?
J. Manawai
Kekaha
• Calling all tutus and caregivers
• Albatross hovering mean over-developing?
• Can Obama proscribe rantings?
Congrats Kaua‘i swimmers
Congratulations are in order to the Kaua‘i swimmers who qualified to swim at the recent Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association’s State Swim Championships.
Swimmers put hours of training and dedication into a sport that so often goes unnoticed. Each year many age-group swimmers take a break from their respective swim teams and join their high school’s swim team. There is much controversy over this. However, if you are a teenager, the pride of swimming for your own high school is an amazing feeling; wearing the colors of your school; donning a cap of green, red, yellow or blue. It’s about being part of a team and not just about yourself. It’s a time when all the hard work has finally paid off and these swimmers can lead their teams with honor.
There were 16 swimmers who represented two high schools from Kaua‘i. Two girls from Kapa‘a High School and two boys from Kaua‘i High School swam in both individual events and in relays; the remaining 12 swimmers swam in relay events. Our two high schools cheered each other on as these swimmers raced against themselves and their opponents. It was the Kapa‘a Water Warriors and the Kaua‘i Red Raiders racing to improve their own times. And that they did. Kapa‘a swimmers moved up in rank in all but one race and improved their times in four out of eight events. The two individual girls improving in one race each. The Kaua‘i High School swimmers moved up in rank in every one of their swims; the boys improving both of their own personal best times as well as their relay times.
The swimmers from the Kapa‘a boys relay team are: Aaron Belmonte, Anderson Dreisch, Dylan Haight and James Hitchcock. The girls relay team swimmers are: Kara Dastrup, Kaitlyn Jarry, Tania Rames and Emma Rausch, with Rames and Rausch also competing in individual events. The Kaua‘i High School girls relay swimmers are: Casie Ford, Tory Kobayashi, Trisha Lamay and Mary Tausend. Kaua‘i boys relay team swimmers are: Tyson Chihara, Aaron Pigott, Matt Ross and Kelsey Tanaka. Chihara and Ross also competed in individual events.
Thanks go out to coach Jeremy from Kapa‘a, and coaches Imberski and Stein from Kaua‘i High. These swimmers had a great season. This is a success story. Maybe they didn’t make it to the finals, but their hearts did. I know because I’ve been there.
Meaghan Sims
Koloa
Calling all tutus and caregivers
Are you familiar with the traveling pre-school Tutu and Me?
I am a caregiver for a 3-year-old boy. I thank God for Tutu and Me.
Although it’s only for two hours, twice a week, I have learned so much on how to use at least two hours helping this child learn. I even use it at home.
He’s learning math skills, science, writing, art and even music.
They even have healthy snacks for the kids where they learn personal hygiene, table manners, pouring their own drink and even cleaning up after themselves.
God’s word says, “We are to train a child in the way he should go and as he gets older he will not forget.”
Not only spiritual training but also training of the mind, emotions, characters and intelligence. To educate them.
We even go on field trips, to Fern Grotto, and even participate in an Anahola Beach cleanup, to teach them about the environment. Good fun.
It’s an awesome program. I encourage you to check it out.
Lynette Viluan
Kilauea
Albatross hovering mean over-developing?
I live across from that area in question and this year, for first time, the albatross hover over and I suspect it’s due to over developing Princeville’s green land. They are searching for new places to live. They don’t have many choices. People do.
Barbara Beissert
Kilauea
Can Obama proscribe rantings?
This is in response to William Clark’s letter (“On race rantings,” Letters, March 20):
I find it interesting how folks like Clark are so quick to overlook the fact that Barack Hussein Obama has been a member of the radical Rev. Wright’s church for 25 years and we are now expected to believe that Obama doesn’t agree with his racist anti-American beliefs? Why did Obama stay in that church if he didn’t condone Wright’s rhetoric? Did Rev. Wright just recently come to these opinions or are these long held and deeply felt? This is the man Obama asked to marry him and to baptise his children.
I my opinion, Obama is trying to distance himself from his minister only now because he is running for president and knows that such views will alienate all but the most radical of black racists. Is this the sort of man we want to lead our country?
J. Manawai
Kekaha
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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 "
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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 "