• A Christmas miracle • A brief history lesson • It’s a new age • Mahalo to Mike A Christmas miracle Kaua‘i has two things going for it: 1) We have an outstanding mayor; and 2) an incredible chief of police. They are
• A Christmas miracle • A brief history lesson • It’s a new age • Mahalo to Mike
A Christmas miracle
Kaua‘i has two things going for it: 1) We have an outstanding mayor; and 2) an incredible chief of police. They are both dedicated public servants whose lives revolve around their jobs. However their bickering needs to stop.
Mayor Carvalho on Feb. 1, 2012, suspended Police Chief Darryl Perry and placed him on paid administration leave. The Police Commission ordered Perry back on the job Feb. 22, however the mayor objected per the county attorney and did not reinstate him until March 12.
This is all about whether the mayor or Police Commission has the authority to suspend or terminate the chief of police?
The mayor is elected by the people, the police commissioners are appointed citizens by the mayor on volunteer duty.
Mayor Carvalho said he spoke with the police commissioners when the incident happened last February, they agreed to take the matter to court and to stand by the judge’s verdict. They had their day in court and the verdict was decided in the mayor’s favor, however, the Police Commission is appealing and not living by their words.
Mr. Mayor and Chief Perry, show some true aloha and give the residents of Kaua‘i a truly pono Christmas gift they will long remember. Please settle your differences without expensive attorneys at taxpayer expense.
In closing I would like to quote the good book, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone. (John 8:7).
Miracles can happen! Happy holidays and Happy Festivus day!
James “Kimo” Rosen
Kapa‘a
A brief history lesson
On the Proclamation of Emancipation, or the Emancipation Proclamation:
• Issued Jan. 1, 1863 = 150 years ago as of Jan 1, 2013.
• Lincoln said at the beginning of the Civil War that he would not free the slaves.
• It was Frederick Douglas who convinced Lincoln of the need for a declaration freeing all slaves. (Approximately 4,000,000 people).
• Douglas was a tremendous orator, and a leading voice for the abolition of slavery.
• What is less known is his deep friendship he established with President Lincoln.
Betty Unanian
Hanalei
It’s a new age
Thank you, dear editors, for having the courage to publish ROGERS’ cartoon, Sunday, Dec. 23. Thank you Republicans for refusing to vote for the religious loons who stole your great party.
Thank you President Obama and all the other Democrats — and especially the women of America — for not selling the heart of our great nation to the religious loons.
I’m quite sure there will be flack over this one, but I hope the sanest, most intelligent and reasoning among us will support you in great numbers.
It’s a new age. Let the old gods die.
The sooner the better.
Peace and love.
Bettejo Dux
Kalaheo
Mahalo to Mike
Mike Aki has left his legacy way too early.
A “Boot Strap” businessman who embraced the requirements that gave credence to the building industry, he was someone who could appreciate the skills of a journeyman.
Mike also accepted the need to adapt with each paradigm and the benefits of developing technologies.
He will forever be a source of inspiration and reflection when I weigh professional decisions.
My business was of little significance to his, however, I felt he provided me the same efficient standards and dignity he afforded more affluent clients.
The exuberance, loyalty and competence of his employees spoke volumes of him.
I do not presume to have known him on a personal level as well as others perhaps, yet I could kid him for raising 11 upright children while holding the standing record for stray bovine citations.
It seemed a bit ironic. Naturally, he credited his loving wife Pearl for his success. I knew though, that he was a man not intimidated by capacity.
Obviously, his priorities were to put family first and know that the cows would come home.
For me, sitting beside Mike in the baseball bleachers, watching and cheering on our kids play opposing sides of the field, will be a meaningful memory.
It was after another day at work, a day of wrestling with discipline and contemplating job values, when he reminded me why of why we put on our nail belts and work with integrity.
Bill Hartsell
Kekaha
