HHSAA board isn't being responsible in decisions
Who appoints these people to the board of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association? As principals of these various schools, they should be fully aware of the provisions of Title IX.What the athletic directors approved at their meeting was in the best interest of the student-athletes. Who better knows what these kids want than their own athletic directors?
I would wager that the board did not talk to the ADs concerning moving the girls' state soccer tournament to Maui. Now look at all the confused students and parents. As the father of three young ladies who were involved in sports, I'm glad that this did not happen while they were in school.
Parents and student-athletes should step up and shout, "We're mad as hell and won't take any more!" Wake up, HHSAA board members, and listen to the people you serve. Make intelligent decisions and not dumb mistakes.
M.C. McDavitt
Kapolei
Bring a state tourney to neighbor islands
We were amused listening to the parents of Oahu's high school soccer girls complaining about the state tournament being held on Maui rather than Oahu. They say the expense of traveling is a burden and could prevent players and their families from attending. (Editor's note: That decision was reversed last week and the tournament will be held on Oahu as originally planned.)Well, now they know what neighbor islanders experience every year with every sporting event! Our athletes do one fund-raiser after another in order to participate in these events on Oahu every year. Most families miss out on the opportunity to watch their athletes play due to the high expenses they incur while staying on Oahu.
Oahu sports participants and fans have been spoiled for far too long. Oahu fans, you get no sympathy from us. You ought to be ashamed of yourselves for making such an issue of this!
Terry Hill
Anahola, Hawaii
(Via the Internet)
Impeachment would help improve nation's economy
I feel compelled to write after witnessing President Clinton's State of the Union address and reading about it in the newspaper. Clinton claims that the U.S. is in great shape -- that we all have cars, TVs, houses, etc. His address was typical, political, pat-myself-on-the-back bull.I own and operate a small physical therapy clinic. Federal and state taxes consume most of my profits. It is almost impossible to hire employees, because I must pay their Social Security, workers comp and a number of other taxes. Most of my peers have left for the mainland, where hopefully it may be better.
President Clinton talks about Social Security and a balanced budget. Why does he plan to continue to place us in even deeper debt? As a business owner, I do not plan to be more in debt next year than I was in the past year.
The answer: Cut government, eliminate foreign aid, let the people keep what they make and reinvest it in the economy, not pay taxes to the government and get the U.S. out of the United Nations. Impeachment could also help.
Daniel DePinto
(Via the Internet)
Don't turn wheels while waiting to turn left
Twice in the last two years, people have been killed while they waited for a chance to turn left and were struck from the rear. This was on the Big Island alone. How many others have been maimed or killed in other places?Do not turn your wheels while waiting. Then, if some idiot hits you from the rear while you are waiting, you will only go straight ahead and not be shoved into oncoming traffic.
This should be taught as fundamental driving safety.
Gordon A. McKay
Keaau, Hawaii
Many people screwed up new convention center
While the Convention Center Authority continues to "dictate" the policy of ignoring the surrounding community, the problems connected with its opening will continue.What some consider good business by allowing the Rooftop Garden Court to have luaus, rock bands and other types of music, as well as parties of up to 10,000 people, is ludicrous.
Over 1,500 residents of the community are within 500 feet of the project and can be bombarded with undue noise from an event until 10 p.m.
The contractor overlooked his obligation to contain the noise element in his construction.
The architect overlooked the trade and Kona winds as well as the almost nightly sprinkles, and provided no cover from the elements.
The governor, in his quest to sell the convention center, remains mum. The community remains active in its quest for relief from the expected noise and will continue to stop any liquor license for the use of the rooftop.
Sam Bren
(Via the Internet)
TV can help prep students for SATs
A television show on Channel 56 can help students prepare for the SATs. I tune in to help me study.This new show provides an alternative study guide. It makes it not only more interesting to study, but easier.
It will show someone actually doing the problems and learning how to do them successfully. It provides strategies that are made clearer by seeing them put to use rather than just reading them. I would like to express my gratitude to the developers of this new, creative show.
Jakob Tokars
Sunn is considered part of Kamehameha family
In reference to my letter printed Feb. 4 regarding the deaths of three people dear to our hearts at Kamehameha Schools, Rell Sunn attended Kamehameha Schools but did not graduate. However, this takes nothing away from our loss of Rell.She attended Kamehameha Schools, and was and always will be a beloved member of the Kamehameha family. Everyone who has attended Kamehameha Schools, whether a graduate or not, is connected forever.
Janet Zisk
Archivist
Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate
Bishop Estate Archive
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