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Letters for Sunday, July 13, 2008
• Blowing smoke
• The cost of protest
• Drilling now only a quick fix
Blowing smoke
It was with alarm that I read that JoAnn Yukimura is going to run for mayor.
She will not have my vote and this is why. I have contacted the County Council and health department to express my concern about the law which allows rubbish burning in residential neighborhoods, due to the danger, especially to those with respiratory and cardiac diseases. I suggested that the National Institue of Health be contacted for documentation regarding the health hazards of this practice on Kaua‘i. JoAnne’s response to me was the suggestion to bake cookies for the offending neighbors, as this is the aloha way to establish good will, and then perhaps they would be willing to cease burning rubbish.
In the meantime, I continue to frequently be driven from my home due to thick smoke in the neighborhood. Also, with the high incidence of diabetes on Kaua‘i, is sending cookies to neighbors such a good solution for another serious health concern?
Think carefully before you vote.
Susie Wood
Kapa‘a
The cost of protest
Protesters on surfboards with big middle fingers and ultimate disrespect for our governor overlooked several benefit losses when they favored whales over people:
• Loss of family interaction. Visits to grandparents on O‘ahu by large families on Kaua‘i? Denied.
• Local tourism. For us on Kaua‘i, no cultural visits to museums and other attractions on O‘ahu.
• No advanced medical aid for seniors. If you need the latest and best medical analysis, pay $500 extra for flight and car rental.
• Now with crops failing from “vog” on the big island, local Kaua‘i produce is needed on O‘ahu. Sorry, surfers said, “No.”
• Could a Kaua‘i person do a job on the Alakai? No chance.
• Few people know this, but the Alakai would open Kaua‘i to visits from Mainlanders who could travel to all islands in motor homes costing as much as half a million dollars. Big spenders, those guys, but the surfer-protest turned down that tourist income.
Don Paul
Kalaheo
Drilling now only a quick fix
President Bush posed the question as to why we should not be immediately and aggressively drilling for more oil off the coast of California and in Alaska.
He’s an oil guy, so it’s understandable how this is his solution to the current oil shortage. Drill more, drill deeper, suck it dry. Feed the existing petro-industrial-military behemoth which he is a part of. These areas are not being drilled currently due to serious environmental concerns, with past oil-spill disasters having spurred strong legal protections for these sensitive natural areas. Remember the Exxon Valdez?
Clearly, his approach would only provide a partial and quick-fix several years from now. It would continue contributing to global warming and environmental plundering and degradation. It certainly won’t bring down gas prices anytime soon — how long before any of that oil actually makes it to the pumps? It seems to me that the many billions of dollars that would be spent drilling for oil in the Pacific Ocean and Alaskan wilderness instead needs to be diverted into development of clean alternative energies. The investment capital that would have gone to the oil companies should instead be going to companies at the forefront of this green revolution. You know them: solar, wind, batteries, wave, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and many others that desperately need further research and development. But this takes lots of money, and we need to make a serious commitment to this technology (and paradigm) shift. I’m still unsure about ethanol, but that’s a whole different story.
Using the phrase “think globally, act locally,” if Kaua‘i could get its fair share of this massive energy development capital, I’m sure we could become energy independent in no time. I’m certainly no expert on all this, but I don’t think it’s rocket science either. We need to develop renewable energy sources that do not hold us hostage to oil politically, economically and environmentally. As soon as possible. That’s why drilling for oil in the Pacific and Alaska is not a good idea.
Erik Coopersmith
Waimea
• The cost of protest
• Drilling now only a quick fix
Blowing smoke
It was with alarm that I read that JoAnn Yukimura is going to run for mayor.
She will not have my vote and this is why. I have contacted the County Council and health department to express my concern about the law which allows rubbish burning in residential neighborhoods, due to the danger, especially to those with respiratory and cardiac diseases. I suggested that the National Institue of Health be contacted for documentation regarding the health hazards of this practice on Kaua‘i. JoAnne’s response to me was the suggestion to bake cookies for the offending neighbors, as this is the aloha way to establish good will, and then perhaps they would be willing to cease burning rubbish.
In the meantime, I continue to frequently be driven from my home due to thick smoke in the neighborhood. Also, with the high incidence of diabetes on Kaua‘i, is sending cookies to neighbors such a good solution for another serious health concern?
Think carefully before you vote.
Susie Wood
Kapa‘a
The cost of protest
Protesters on surfboards with big middle fingers and ultimate disrespect for our governor overlooked several benefit losses when they favored whales over people:
• Loss of family interaction. Visits to grandparents on O‘ahu by large families on Kaua‘i? Denied.
• Local tourism. For us on Kaua‘i, no cultural visits to museums and other attractions on O‘ahu.
• No advanced medical aid for seniors. If you need the latest and best medical analysis, pay $500 extra for flight and car rental.
• Now with crops failing from “vog” on the big island, local Kaua‘i produce is needed on O‘ahu. Sorry, surfers said, “No.”
• Could a Kaua‘i person do a job on the Alakai? No chance.
• Few people know this, but the Alakai would open Kaua‘i to visits from Mainlanders who could travel to all islands in motor homes costing as much as half a million dollars. Big spenders, those guys, but the surfer-protest turned down that tourist income.
Don Paul
Kalaheo
Drilling now only a quick fix
President Bush posed the question as to why we should not be immediately and aggressively drilling for more oil off the coast of California and in Alaska.
He’s an oil guy, so it’s understandable how this is his solution to the current oil shortage. Drill more, drill deeper, suck it dry. Feed the existing petro-industrial-military behemoth which he is a part of. These areas are not being drilled currently due to serious environmental concerns, with past oil-spill disasters having spurred strong legal protections for these sensitive natural areas. Remember the Exxon Valdez?
Clearly, his approach would only provide a partial and quick-fix several years from now. It would continue contributing to global warming and environmental plundering and degradation. It certainly won’t bring down gas prices anytime soon — how long before any of that oil actually makes it to the pumps? It seems to me that the many billions of dollars that would be spent drilling for oil in the Pacific Ocean and Alaskan wilderness instead needs to be diverted into development of clean alternative energies. The investment capital that would have gone to the oil companies should instead be going to companies at the forefront of this green revolution. You know them: solar, wind, batteries, wave, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and many others that desperately need further research and development. But this takes lots of money, and we need to make a serious commitment to this technology (and paradigm) shift. I’m still unsure about ethanol, but that’s a whole different story.
Using the phrase “think globally, act locally,” if Kaua‘i could get its fair share of this massive energy development capital, I’m sure we could become energy independent in no time. I’m certainly no expert on all this, but I don’t think it’s rocket science either. We need to develop renewable energy sources that do not hold us hostage to oil politically, economically and environmentally. As soon as possible. That’s why drilling for oil in the Pacific and Alaska is not a good idea.
Erik Coopersmith
Waimea
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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 "