With all the talk about the military and access to beaches, what is the deal about surfing at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base? Is the public allowed to go there and what are the rules? Pyramid Rock surfing
open to public SundaysChuck Little, community relations officer for the Marines at Kaneohe, said "there are only two areas where you can surf" at the Mokapu peninsula military base. Only one of them is restricted to active duty military personnel and that is because North Beach is located in the middle of a housing area.
The other surfing spot is Pyramid Rock Beach, which is located across the flight line at Kaneohe, Little said. "There is open access to the public every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m." Those people who wish to surf at Pyramid Rock can get directions and a pass from the sentry at the base's main gate.
I have a problem. I think I may have been victimized. I sent a check for $65 in March to an Atlanta company to register for a $10,000 cash prize and also to receive a $2,000 supplemental cash value package. I've written the company two letters since, but have not heard from them. Contact the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., and outline your problem. The law states a company has to send you your merchandise in 30 days or earlier, or notify you in writing of the reason for the delay. Send the commission a copy of your canceled check. Your letter should be addressed to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580-0001. If you believe fraud has occurred, you can also call U.S. postal inspectors at 423-3790.
Why did firefighters take to the streets on Labor Day to collect money for Muscular Dystrophy Association research? I was approached by several on Kapiolani Boulevard who asked me "to fill the boot" as part of the Labor Day telethon. Were these firefighters on duty? There were several fire trucks parked on Kapiolani Boulevard near Kalakaua. What would happen if the trucks were needed? Ed Yee, Honolulu Fire Department spokesman, said the firefighters who participated were off duty and wore blue T-shirts. The Muscular Dystrophy Association fund drive is sponsored by the firefighters union and not the fire department, Yee said. The trucks were from the Waikiki Fire Station and were there with "the understanding that if they were called upon to respond; they would be gone." Yee said the trucks did have to respond to an emergency during the fund drive.
To Cyrus, who stopped when many other people would not when my car stalled on Vineyard Boulevard on Aug. 8. He very nicely took me to a nearby filling station and everything was settled. Thank you also to the Chevron station at Liliha and School streets. -- C.W. Mahalo
To Mrs. Young of Tropic Fish and Vegetable, who found my wallet. She kept apologizing for not returning it sooner, but she went to so much trouble to locate me without a phone number. -- R.K. Mahalo
To Chad, who delivered the Star-Bulletin on his moped until July 30. He always delivered it to our garage, which is 100 feet in from 7th Avenue. -- Yoshi Mahalo
To the four men who came to help when my car wouldn't start. This happened on Aug. 22 around noon at the Pearlridge Center parking lot. We thanked them personally, but would like to thank them again publicly. The only names we got were Jesse, Eli, Augusta and John. These men showed that the aloha spirit is still with us. -- J.H. Mahalo
June Watanabe is on vacation
