Keep it safe
It is that time of the year — when you start to see black and orange decor in town.
That fun time of the year.
Let’s make it so again by looking out for the safety of our keiki when they walk around with their handmade or not handmade outfits for trick or treat.
Climate is changing in nature and society. Still, Hilo can and will maintain its integrity being a place where keiki can actually visit neighborhoods without worrying about getting run over or hit.
I lived in the community for more than 20 years, and my family always had fun during this season. Hawaii is where there is not much seasonal change in terms of the temperature or the precipitation. Instead, the family-oriented activities in the community are very important.
I am looking forward to seeing pictures capturing those in your paper.
S. Hayashi
Pasadena, Calif. (formerly of Hilo)
Regarding Squires
I would like to commend Dr. Gordon Squires on his heartfelt concerns about the present situation on Maunakea (Tribune-Herald, Their View, Oct. 27).
As a spokesperson for the Thirty Meter Telescope, his position on the issue is obvious. However, he accurately pointed out the many steps his organization has taken to make the telescope a much better partner with the community than previous telescopes.
There is obviously nothing the TMT can do to undo previous actions on the mountain. However, the removal of decommissioned telescopes is a step in this direction.
A plan to reconstitute the governing body on the mountain should also help to adequately address problems when future issues arise.
Using Mayor Harry Kim’s model as a starting point, I am hopeful the two sides will sit down and begin discussions about potential steps forward.
Philip Barnes
Hilo
Keiki and the mauna
Baba Dioum, an engineer from Sengal, once remarked, “In the end, we will only conserve what we love, we will only love what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”
What we are taught becomes the foundation of our belief system, and our beliefs influence and often dictate our thoughts and behaviors. It becomes prudent, then, that we teach our keiki carefully, as what they learn will either foster or inhibit their growth and progress in life.
What will our keiki learn from what has transpired on Maunakea and how will these events affect their future?
Wendell J. Cabanas
Hilo
