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Question: Several months ago, a wire was strung between two light poles on Hawaii Kai Drive, in the Anchorage area, across from the Lalea Townhomes. What's the line for, how long will it remain there? Because it disrupts my view, how can I get it removed? Hawaii Kai electrical
wire mars viewAnswer: Your view should now be unobstructed.
The temporary electrical wire was installed by city street light workers following a loss of power to the street lights, according to Ross Sasamura, chief of the Department of Facility Maintenance.
"For the health and safety of the public," the workers brought power to the street lights from another power source, via the overhead electrical wire, he said. He said his department contacted Hawaiian Electric Co. on Jan. 14, 2000.
"Thanks to your concern," he said, his department contacted HECO again on Nov. 20. About a week later, on Nov. 29, HECO restored power to the street lights and the city was to remove the wire shortly afterward, he said.
Hawaiian Electric trouble crews respond to calls in order of safety first, then service to customers, noted HECO spokesman Fred Kobashikawa. This was one of those calls that eventually would have been handled, "but again, we prioritize work based on safety and service to customers," he said.
If customers see anything unusual, Kobashikawa said to call HECO's customer service line, 548-7961.
Q: What is the etiquette for flying the American flag? An establishment near where I work flies the flag all night long and it is not lit up. I believe it is supposed to be lit. Also, their Hawaiian flag is all torn up.
A: According to the Flag Code, established by Congress, the universal custom is to fly the American flag only from sunrise to sunset. However, "when a patriotic effect is desired the Flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness."
Also, out of respect, flags should be in good condition.
We don't know of anyone monitoring flag flying here, however, you might call the American Legion, 946-6383, to ask its advice about reminding the establishment about proper flag etiquette.
The American Legion distributes copies of the Americanism Manual, in which flag flying is discussed.
Auwe
I've been coming to Hawaii for 24 years and noticed, particularly this year, that it is very dangerous to walk along the sidewalks of Waikiki all the way to Kapiolani Park because there are so many cyclists. It's very intimidating and it's frightening, really. I hope someone looks into this. -- Tony L.(We've received similar complaints in the past. It is against the law to ride a bike specifically on Waikiki sidewalks and within a business district. Hundreds of citations are given out annually in Waikiki alone, according to police records.)
Mahalo
To three kind people who offered their help after I got separated from my daughter and her family while participating in the Symphony Fun Run on Oct. 15. I walked through Kahala and became lost. I asked a nice couple to help me find the park and they offered to drive me back. Meanwhile, my daughter was worried and back-tracked over the course. As she walked, she met a musician who had been singing for the run. That kind lady offered to drive her around Kahala to look for me. Thank you to all these wonderful people. My daughter and I were reunited in the park. -- No name
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