• More bike paths • Alternative energy • Thanks for not coming back • End whaling • Burns Field Airport More bike paths I would like to bring up a concern I have for our Kaua‘i people. With all the
• More bike paths • Alternative energy
• Thanks for not coming back •
End whaling • Burns Field
Airport
More bike paths
I would like to bring up a concern I have for our Kaua‘i people. With all the heavy traffic we have around the island we need to put in more bike paths for the people who bike and our walkers who uses it.
It would be safer for mothers with kids, older people, mommies with strollers, school kids, and the handicap to be able to stay off the sidewalks and streets by using the bike path to go from one part of the island to another.
There is also a need for more bathrooms, doggy doo bags with places to dispose for them, and even water fountains would increase the usage of the path. I may only be 12 years old, but I do understand the need for things on our island.
Matthew Rogers, Kapa‘a
Alternative energy
Is our KIUC co-op trying to put us back into the dark ages? It sure seems like it. Because electric has doubled for some co-owners. Soon we all will see the hike in our electric bill too.
If the reason is because of the oil costing nearly $100 per barrel, it’s time that our co-op build alternative power sources such as wind, water, and sun. We have all three elements available here. Or besides what is mentioned (oil costing) above, is the NOAA lawsuit included in the hike?
On another thought, the solar companies are pushing their product for us to go solar. However, it cost a lot ($7,000 plus) to install a solar unit. Do you guys (solar sales contractors/companies) really think that a senior citizen and a low or middle income homeowner can afford the solar unit at that price?
I’m speaking for myself, as much as I would like to go solar I can not afford it. Even with a tax rebate.
So with both thoughts mentioned above, looks like my home will go dark soon.
Howard Tolbe, ‘Ele‘ele
Thanks for not coming back
Jay Rogers, our officers are doing a fine job of keeping us safe on the road and frankly, we could use more. Do you think that because you were a tourist that you should be exempt from any infractions of the law?
Did you stick around the “speed trap” to see what the ratio of locals to tourists who get ticketed were?
The roads and the various speed limits imposed are based on its safety factor and if you fail to abide by it then you make the roads dangerous for the people.
When you paid for your trip to Hawai‘i you got what you paid for as I get what I pay for to live here. You only drove here during your short stay, I have to drive on our roads five days a week and am glad that another unsafe driver is off the road for my family’s sake. We have enough people who are disrespectful of the law here without adding more with you around.
You’re never coming back? Thanks for doing us a big favor. I work in the tourist industry and depend on tourist dollars to feed my family but my family’s safety and welfare are far greater than your money spent.
Have a safe journey wherever you go. Ke Akua pu a me ke aloha pumehana.
Dominic Acain, Kekaha
End whaling
Right now the Japanese whaling fleet is in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary hunting whales.
This is the fourth time the Japanese have gone to the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary since President Obama made the statement that, “Allowing Japan to continue commercial whaling is unacceptable.”
According to a recent Greenpeace poll, 83 percent of Americans want the president to stand by his pledge to strengthen the ban on commercial whaling.
President Obama must use all the diplomatic tools available to him to reform the International Whaling Commission and stop the Japanese from whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.
It is time to end whaling once and for all.
Selina Heaton, Anahola
Burns Field Airport
TV meetings regarding Helicopter activities specific to Burns field impact on ancient salt beds and Santos ohana trying to continue these very sensitive operations in these less-than-ideal surroundings of increased noises and/or fuel odors warranted comment.
Burns field was built in 1929. It’s considered an abandoned and little known auxiliary flying field military, is obsolete and should plainly remain only for the purpose of quick response 911 helicopter baseyard usage.
Any other long-term flying/landing activities should be denied. Lands should be placed back into Hawaiian hands.
No Hotels or commercial entities have yet breached the area. Before this particular site is considered for a Kailua-Kona look or Monsanto site, or before it is designated eminent domain, I want to once again offer as I did in the 1970s-2000 Helicopter Hotline support, whereby all helicopter companies as a hui hired Central Answering Service in an effort to open dialogue to create a flight path for all pilots to support among other creative means and integrity for conflict of interest reporting.
This means helped FAA, helicopter versus community working together toward resolving issues that apparently have again presented themselves.
Debra Kekaualua, Kapa‘a
