New shopping center could spell disaster When George and I moved to Kaua‘i July 1972, there were no stop lights on Kaua‘i, no traffic to speak of, no large shopping centers. But, progress has occurred since we moved into our
New shopping center could spell disaster
When George and I moved to Kaua‘i July 1972, there were no stop lights on Kaua‘i, no traffic to speak of, no large shopping centers.
But, progress has occurred since we moved into our Kilauea home and change came about. Kilauea was such a peaceful and quiet home and the traffic on Kilauea Road increased because of the tourist and the famous lighthouse.
At only 5 miles away there is a wonderful shopping center with hardware, food, restaurants and bank, only a nine minute ride on the bus from Kilauea, and in that five mile ride is convent to all that we need.
My main concern is interest with truck, building materials and all that is needed to travel down Kilauea Road, where seniors are walking to the post office. Students are walking and traveling to school. The Kilauea road will be heavy with traffic with more tourists.
The road itself is two lanes, one going and one coming. Kilauea’s small town country atmosphere will change. I have no need for that shopping center. A doctor and pharmacy is a half block away, my dentist, two blocks. The post office is two blocks, and also the Thursday Farmers Market. There are six churches you can walk to and two small family stores.
Kilauea will change! I don’t need it. Are there other residents like me that will not like to see this drastic change? My back yard is fenced in for my pet Patches, and other residents have done the same on this street.
I attended all the meetings concerning the new Kilauea shopping center project and looked at all of the plans. To increase the traffic on Kilauea road before the by pass road is established could be a disaster to Kilauea residents.
Donna Schulze, Kilauea
Who is left to pay taxes
Everything is geared towards a donation, it used to be religion and politics were the businesses of tax deductible donations, now everyone seems part of the tax deductible gifting scheme. A recent advertised concert was advertised as free with a $20 recommended donation, a local play was advertised the same way and suggested a donation of $28.
I would think most people pay since it’s a small town, people talk and you don’t want to be gossiped about as the cheapskate, the person who doesn’t pay to get in.
With this said, I am sure some go for free, but my guess is most pay the suggested donation. The question remains are these events actually charitable or are they scams to avoid ‘Uncle,’ (Uncle Sam that is?)
With all these events being offered for suggested donations, it becomes apparent that many avoid paying taxes by calling their cause non-profit and or charitable making it legal to not pay income tax, sales tax or any tax by those sponsoring the events.
I know hairstylists who operate out of their homes and it’s the unwritten law you give them $10 to $15 as a gift for a haircut, they like to call the cash you give them a gift to get away without paying taxes. “Shall” our courts also need to define gift?
The question remains, who is left to pay the taxes as our economy sinks lower and lower?
James “Kimo” Rosen, Kapa‘a
You are the champions
It’s doesn’t matter whether you win or lose. Kapa‘a, what maters is that you played hard this year, you had fun, and most of all you where there on O‘ahu to represented our island.
We would be proud to have any of our high schools on Kaua‘i to represent. However, you (Kapa‘a High) make us prouder. After many years of hard work you came out on the top here on Kaua‘i. “You are the champions!”
Howard Tolbe, ‘Ele‘ele
Many mahalos
This letter is to thank the many kind, kind people who stopped on the bridge between Kilauea and Princeville to help us with our injured son on Wednesday, the 16th.
The first-responders, EMTs and police were efficient, courteous and very professional. Many drivers stopped to help with phone calls and water and support.
We are very grateful for all the assistance people offered. Many thanks to all of you.
Kate Epstein, East Hampton, N.Y.
Let’s kill Death Alley
Wailua corridor, aka Death Alley, needs to be eliminated and a ‘Forever’ bypass, one-lane road established on existing haul cane road that could access all townships between Wailua and Puhi, or as far west as the Tree Tunnel.
The problem next to adding Band-Aid fixes are the land owners that need to donate accesses — or eminent domain activity is necessary.
Finally, after six months of monitoring from the Mainland, I plan Dec. 3 to have my picket signage and petition stationed in front of this ‘Forever’ road. Please join me. 50, 40, and 30 mph will continue to put all travelers at risk.
Debra Kekaualua, Kapa‘a
Leave the nene alone
I suppose the nene pose no threat to air flights at night. Sleeping. And since Kaua‘i doesn’t want vacation renters anyway, shouldn’t be a big problem.
All flights at night. Leave nene alone. Spend $3 million on relocating jungle fowl.
Barbara Beissert, Kilauea
