• Would Prince Kuhio, Kamehameha OK this? • KIUC’s vice chair letter inappropriate • E komo mai chief Would Prince Kuhio, Kamehameha OK this? “It is the honua, or the ground upon which the heiau is built that is considered
• Would Prince Kuhio, Kamehameha OK this? • KIUC’s vice chair letter inappropriate • E komo mai chief
Would Prince Kuhio, Kamehameha OK this?
“It is the honua, or the ground upon which the heiau is built that is considered sacred,” from Hawaiian History and Culture
Would Prince Kuhio or King Kamehameha approve of this development on this sacred ground called Po‘oku Heiau corner of Kuhio Hwy and Kapaka Road in Princeville?
What’s going on here? Tons of trees, including many old growth specimen palm trees, probably at least 50 years old. Driveways that would accommodate access for a hotel or shopping center. Flowers, plants and trees that seem to be extinct as we have never seen them anywhere, all slated to be chopped down.
Heavy equipment and bulldozers all around. Looking at all the trees that have already been chopped down, who allowed this to happen?
This is conservation land and by its very definition, land like this cannot be developed. It is a pristine old goeth rim property with panoramic views over Hanalei Bay and the taro Fields. Land like this is the soul of Kaua‘i and should be preserved for future generations.
There is a beautiful poem called “Trees,” written by Joyce Kilmer, who died in WWI. Read the poem and feel sorry for every local and visitor, who will never have a chance to see this land as it was intended. This land was preserved as a heiau for a reason. Subdividing it was not the intended goal, see below the definition of heiau.
“Based on the premise that all living things in nature are possessed of spirit, native Hawaiians have a need to engage these spirits to ensure that all activities on our part are pono, or are in balance with all essence of life around us, i.e.: mind, body and spirit are in harmony with each other as well as the natural environment.”
Cliff and Cecelia Waeschle, Kilauea
KIUC’s vice chair letter inappropriate
I found the letter by Mr. Jan TenBruggencante in the April 7 of TGI criticizing Mr. Walter Lewis and his opinion piece on the withdrawal of KIUC oversight by the state quite inappropriate.
Forums such as this letters section should focus on concepts and ideas and discuss different points of view, not poke fun, bully or criticize an individual. While I doubt that Mr. Tenbruggencate’s words will intimidate Mr. Lewis, there is no need for this approach. Personal attacks usually occur only when a valid retort disputing the comment or idea is unavailable.
In the recent KIUC election for board representatives, approximately 80 percent of co-op members did not vote, despite the utility providing ballots by email, letter, telephone or walk in. Political scientists interpret this response as an indication that the great majority of the electorate feels their voice and opinion is not heard and that those elected into office simply disregard their views.
The tactic taken by Mr. TenBruggencante, who represents the KIUC Board of Directors as vice-chair, diminishes the usefulness of honest open dialogue with its members and perpetuates the felling of powerlessness of island residents in dealing with the utility.
Douglas Wilmore, Kilauea
E komo mai chief
A big “aloha” and “e komo mai” to Bill Buley as he begins his assignment as the new editor-in-chief of the eclectic journal of great minds also known as The Garden Island newspaper.
“E komo mai. Nou ka hale.” This is a traditional Hawaiian greeting welcoming Mr. Buley and others to, “come inside, the house is yours.” The House being The Garden Island.
To quote the rock band the Eagles with reference to TGI, “You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave.”
Perry White the editor-n-chief of the Daily Planet on the Superman TV series of the 60’s would say, “Don’t call me chief!”
With that said: Welcome chief!
E komo mai!
James “Kimo” Rosen, Kapa‘a
