• Keep your dogs leashed • ‘The memorable rhythm’ • A better place • Dog attacks Keep your dogs leashed The recent letters and articles in The Garden Island regarding the two vicious dog attacks, on other dogs, in Moloaa
• Keep your dogs leashed • ‘The memorable rhythm’ • A better place • Dog attacks
Keep your dogs leashed
The recent letters and articles in The Garden Island regarding the two vicious dog attacks, on other dogs, in Moloaa has prompted the question: Were the victimized dogs on leashes or fully enclosed areas? I am unaware of the exact circumstances surrounding the death of the Parisii family’s beloved pet, Bella (please accept our heartfelt condolences), I am familiar with the earlier attack that nearly killed a small, three-pound, Papillion.
While visiting friends, my son, daughter-in-law, and 19-month-old child (my grandson) were standing in a fully enclosed area of a Moloaa home. My grandson was holding his mother hand with one hand, and the leash to his small pet with the other. Without warning or provocation, a large pit bull bounded through a small opening under the gate and attacked the Papillion with such force that the dog’s owner and my son had to physically get the pit bull to drop his victim.
We agree that all dog owners are responsible for, and legally obligated, to keep their dogs leashed at all times while in public. However, make no mistake; You cannot blame the victim for an uncontrolled animal.
We all should know better. The owners of the aggressor dogs are responsible for their dog’s actions. Please, no matter the size, keep your dogs leashed. Be thankful that we are not mourning a child.
Kristin Zimmerman
Kilauea
‘The memorable rhythm’
To no more noise, I understand your concern. Tiki Iniki will have a vintage look and feel with an homage to Coco Palms.
The music playing over small speakers will be Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Don Ho, Vintage Hawaiian, etc. Hawaii nostalgia is what I want people to experience.
We are growing most of our own food for a North Shore farm and boat to table concept.
While Iniki swept away greenery and processions, it did not take away Kauai’s spirit. It could not destroy the hearts of Kauai’s people who came together in grace to share what they could and to help one another.
Iniki also means a pinch or nip like the pangs of love. That’s why I chose the memorable rhythm.
My liquor permit allows me to have live music Friday and Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. and there are noise levels I will abide by. I promise Larry Rivera won’t sing any rock tunes. Right Larry?
I hope to prove I can be a good neighbor and an asset to the community. Mahalo.
Michele Rundgren
Owner, Tiki Iniki
A better place
I am moved to write to commend each and everyone of you (Rotarians) on what you accomplish to enhance our community. I am most grateful to you.
I left the Hanalei Pier Blessing Ceremony on May 30 in awe of what a first-class operation it was in every respect. It gave me a new appreciation for the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay and the place in which I get to live.
Recently my son-in-law used the life-saving rescue tube to bring a family into shore that was caught in a rip current after the lifeguards had left.
Because the husband grabbed on while Smoky was bringing in the wife, he felt very grateful for the help of the tube. And how ingenious to install a GPS in them.
I commend Rotarian Ric Cox for his brilliant idea of “Adopt A Classroom” and what a mammoth undertaking of getting all classrooms at Hanalei and Kilauea Schools adopted. I volunteer at Hanalei School and see firsthand how any help is needed and appreciated.
Rotarians, I commend you, applaud you and thank you for your caring, big hearts, expertise and carry through of the many projects you have taken on to enrich and beautify the lives of we who get to live here.
Thank you is insufficient but all I can give at this time.
Sue McLaughlin
Hanalei
Dog attacks
Regarding the dog attacks in Moloaa, no one seems to mention the fact the owners of the dogs who attacked the poor little dog didn’t stick around to take responsibility for what happened. What does that say about them? Of course that would mean a fine, maybe compensation and apology to the poor woman who lost her pet. My God what if it were a child that was attacked? Sad. Very, very sad.
Thomas McCall
Anahola
