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Letters for Friday, July 18, 2008
• Rest in peace, Joe
• Honor our keiki
• Lands held in ‘trust’
• Questionable KIUC spending
• Judge tipping
• Military need
Rest in peace, Joe
I am writing in response to a letter in the July 16 newspaper titled “Be reponsible drivers” by Rusty Baker.
I agree with you, Rusty, about driving safer and respecting other drivers we all have to share the road with. What bothered me the most was when you wrote, “The 24-year-old driver only killed himself, but he hurt a lot of other people — he’s just lucky he didn’t kill anyone else but himself.”
My heart goes out to those who were injured in the accident, and I’m glad they are alive today. Joe would have been glad too. He would have been devastated had he killed someone else. Joe was a loving, kind-hearted and genuinely good person. He wasn’t a “trouble-maker” or just some hot-rod racer who thought he owned the road. He did make a horrible mistake, but he was a dear friend of mine and not a day has passed in the week since his death that I have not shed tears for him. Even now as I write this, the tears are falling. And when I read that he was “lucky” to have “only killed himself,” the tears rushed out too. I love Joe, as many people did and still do even though he is gone. I understand the need to inform others on safety, but if you knew who he really was, you wouldn’t be saying he’s “lucky” to be dead. Rusty, I just wish that when you wrote your letter, you used better words to describe your frustration. For me, you have ripped open a whole new wound, and for others who knew him and have read your letter; rest in peace, Joe, we all still love you.
Crystal Braun
Lihu‘e
Honor our keiki
I was saddened to read of the theft at Kapa‘a Middle School this past weekend (“School equipment stolen,” A1, July 16).
The amount of damages ($3,000) and equipment ($17,000) stolen in these already trying times for schools is staggering. When my son, who starts school there in a few weeks, read the news he too was angry. A core part of his studies is working on computers. Many island families do not have resources to have this type of equipment in their own homes. Without these valuable resources at school, our children may be left behind in their future endeavors.
It is hard to comprehend how anyone could think of taking resources away from our precious island keiki. Children are the future of our island. Someone knows who committed this crime and they should step forward for the honor of our keiki.
Lisa Pollak
Kapa‘a
Lands held in ‘trust’
James Thompson (“Opposition is broadly based,” Letters, July 17) needs to re-read Joe Crocona’s letter (“Ignorance is bliss,” Letters, July 16).
I for one cannot see how he could misconstrue Joe’s letter to the editor as “Kaua‘i’s opposition to the Superferry is somehow tied to the Reinstated Government of Hawai‘i.” Joe clearly made no such statement but did correctly and simply state that “the Port of Nawiliwili is on ceded lands, and belongs to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.”
The so-called ceded lands are those that once supported the Hawaiian monarchy and government before the overthrow in 1893. Those lands were subsequently ceded to the U.S. government until statehood in 1959, when 1.4 million acres were transferred from the federal government to America’s newest state to be held “in trust.”
Personally, most of the environmental/development problems we are faced with here in Hawai‘i today is because of the de facto government currently in control of the islands. Again, in my opinion, none of these issues will be appropriately resolved until the de jure government is once again in place. Reinstate the nation.
Pueo Makuaole
Kekaha
Questionable KIUC spending
KIUC is adding insult to injury. In addition to charging the highest rates in the country, they spend our money on questionable “community service programs.”
Our electric co-op funds the syndicated program “Democracy Now” on KKCR. A charitable description of this program is far left-wing and America-bashing worthy of Rev. Wright.
I am not advocating censorship of this program, but financial sponsorship should be voluntary. KIUC is a monopoly leaving customers with no other choices.
When KIUC was organizing, I was put off by a set-aside for charity. My interest was purchasing electricity and leaving charity to the individual. KIUC also spends on advertising and an annual party. Sound practical management would be a community service.
Suzanne Woodruff
Kapa‘a
Judge tipping
With Kaua‘i always on my mind, and at 86 years old with nothing else to do, I was thinking about May 27, 1944 when I married a local girl at the First Circuit Court in Honolulu. The judge who married us was judge Wilson C. Moore. It took a few minutes and when it was over the judge said to me, “Now that I did something for you, have you got something for me”
I gave him a $2 tip. I hope he picked a winner with it. He was not a local but, then again, back on Kaua‘i you had Uncle Tony Kunimura getting free gas for his private car and God only knows what else he was grabbing. He really topped the judge. NYC is no better or worse, but I’ll take Kaua‘i.
William Pedoty
New York, N.Y.
Military need
Previously, we elected a commander in chief, Lyndon Johnson, with zero military experience. Result: 50,000 body bags out of Vietnam.
Hiring a non-military person to run the military during a war is like hiring a plumber for open heart surgery.
Don Paul
Kalaheo
• Honor our keiki
• Lands held in ‘trust’
• Questionable KIUC spending
• Judge tipping
• Military need
Rest in peace, Joe
I am writing in response to a letter in the July 16 newspaper titled “Be reponsible drivers” by Rusty Baker.
I agree with you, Rusty, about driving safer and respecting other drivers we all have to share the road with. What bothered me the most was when you wrote, “The 24-year-old driver only killed himself, but he hurt a lot of other people — he’s just lucky he didn’t kill anyone else but himself.”
My heart goes out to those who were injured in the accident, and I’m glad they are alive today. Joe would have been glad too. He would have been devastated had he killed someone else. Joe was a loving, kind-hearted and genuinely good person. He wasn’t a “trouble-maker” or just some hot-rod racer who thought he owned the road. He did make a horrible mistake, but he was a dear friend of mine and not a day has passed in the week since his death that I have not shed tears for him. Even now as I write this, the tears are falling. And when I read that he was “lucky” to have “only killed himself,” the tears rushed out too. I love Joe, as many people did and still do even though he is gone. I understand the need to inform others on safety, but if you knew who he really was, you wouldn’t be saying he’s “lucky” to be dead. Rusty, I just wish that when you wrote your letter, you used better words to describe your frustration. For me, you have ripped open a whole new wound, and for others who knew him and have read your letter; rest in peace, Joe, we all still love you.
Crystal Braun
Lihu‘e
Honor our keiki
I was saddened to read of the theft at Kapa‘a Middle School this past weekend (“School equipment stolen,” A1, July 16).
The amount of damages ($3,000) and equipment ($17,000) stolen in these already trying times for schools is staggering. When my son, who starts school there in a few weeks, read the news he too was angry. A core part of his studies is working on computers. Many island families do not have resources to have this type of equipment in their own homes. Without these valuable resources at school, our children may be left behind in their future endeavors.
It is hard to comprehend how anyone could think of taking resources away from our precious island keiki. Children are the future of our island. Someone knows who committed this crime and they should step forward for the honor of our keiki.
Lisa Pollak
Kapa‘a
Lands held in ‘trust’
James Thompson (“Opposition is broadly based,” Letters, July 17) needs to re-read Joe Crocona’s letter (“Ignorance is bliss,” Letters, July 16).
I for one cannot see how he could misconstrue Joe’s letter to the editor as “Kaua‘i’s opposition to the Superferry is somehow tied to the Reinstated Government of Hawai‘i.” Joe clearly made no such statement but did correctly and simply state that “the Port of Nawiliwili is on ceded lands, and belongs to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.”
The so-called ceded lands are those that once supported the Hawaiian monarchy and government before the overthrow in 1893. Those lands were subsequently ceded to the U.S. government until statehood in 1959, when 1.4 million acres were transferred from the federal government to America’s newest state to be held “in trust.”
Personally, most of the environmental/development problems we are faced with here in Hawai‘i today is because of the de facto government currently in control of the islands. Again, in my opinion, none of these issues will be appropriately resolved until the de jure government is once again in place. Reinstate the nation.
Pueo Makuaole
Kekaha
Questionable KIUC spending
KIUC is adding insult to injury. In addition to charging the highest rates in the country, they spend our money on questionable “community service programs.”
Our electric co-op funds the syndicated program “Democracy Now” on KKCR. A charitable description of this program is far left-wing and America-bashing worthy of Rev. Wright.
I am not advocating censorship of this program, but financial sponsorship should be voluntary. KIUC is a monopoly leaving customers with no other choices.
When KIUC was organizing, I was put off by a set-aside for charity. My interest was purchasing electricity and leaving charity to the individual. KIUC also spends on advertising and an annual party. Sound practical management would be a community service.
Suzanne Woodruff
Kapa‘a
Judge tipping
With Kaua‘i always on my mind, and at 86 years old with nothing else to do, I was thinking about May 27, 1944 when I married a local girl at the First Circuit Court in Honolulu. The judge who married us was judge Wilson C. Moore. It took a few minutes and when it was over the judge said to me, “Now that I did something for you, have you got something for me”
I gave him a $2 tip. I hope he picked a winner with it. He was not a local but, then again, back on Kaua‘i you had Uncle Tony Kunimura getting free gas for his private car and God only knows what else he was grabbing. He really topped the judge. NYC is no better or worse, but I’ll take Kaua‘i.
William Pedoty
New York, N.Y.
Military need
Previously, we elected a commander in chief, Lyndon Johnson, with zero military experience. Result: 50,000 body bags out of Vietnam.
Hiring a non-military person to run the military during a war is like hiring a plumber for open heart surgery.
Don Paul
Kalaheo
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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 "