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The Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club Newsletter April - May - June, 2000 |
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The Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club Newsletter April - May - June, 2000 |
IN MEMORIAM
The Hawaii Trail and Mountain Club lost two of its valuable members in January, with the passing of Randolph Borges and Robert Hurlbut.
Randy, a resident of Kailua and an active member of our club, had a great affinity for the mountains of Hawaii. He is survived by a sizable ohana, including a brother, two sisters, four sons, seven daughters, 29 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Bob Hurlbut, who lived in Kaimuki, was not noted for his hiking skill, but he was a generous and gracious member of the club, who often donated much needed assistance to the care and upkeep of the clubhouse.
May they rest in peace.[Contributed by Dayle Turner and Jay Feldman]
HTMC ANNUAL RESUME - MARCH 2000
Grant OkaThe Board of Directors has continued to conduct the regular business of the Club.
Trail access through private property as well as permission to hike on private property continues to limit our trails inventory. Additionally, conservation efforts by Bishop Estate, U.S. Army, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and DLNR have brought new impediments to trail access. Blazing new trails, finding alternate routes, and seeking out special permission have been partially successful in maintaining our schedule of hikes throughout the year. Landowner liability concerns and conservation efforts will continue to limit trail access in the foreseeable future.
Volunteer efforts have enabled clubhouse operations and maintenance to continue.
Two Directors positions need to be filled by election this year.
Nominations will be taken from the floor, SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1999, 2:00 PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE.Highlights of the past year:
MAY 99 Rockfall Tragedy at Sacred Falls. Sacred Falls Trail and Makua Gulch Trail Closed indefinitely.
JUN 99 New HTMC Hike: Pauao Ridge in Kahana Valley. Nathan Yuen and Lynn Agena volunteer as Contertainment Chairpersons. JUL 99 HTMC Koolau Summit BackPack a muddy success. Kris Corliss and Larry Oswald and the Trail Maintenance Crew reopen the Koolau Summit Trail from Pupukea to Malaekahana.
AUG 99 Ken Suzuki, Jim Pushaw, Tom Yoza, Naomi Nasu find and rescue 2 Danish women lost on Puu Ohulehule for 8 days. Joyce Tomlinson revives a successful HTMC T-shirt Sale. New HTMC Hike: Kahuku Shoreline.
NOV 99 Successful Thanksgiving Day Feast and Celebration at the Clubhouse. First attempt to repair the Geraldine Cline Memorial at Poamoho - pernicious metal plate.
DEC 99 Thea Cousineau volunteers as Clubhouse Resident.
JAN 00 Second attempt to repair the Geraldine Cline Memorial at Poamoho - pernicious road mud.
FEB 00 Justin Ohara volunteers as Membership Chairperson. Thea Cousineau and Rob Geer volunteer as Co-Clubhouse Chairpersons.
SACRED FALLS SUIT
EDITORIALOn January 12, Laurent Remillard, an attorney, wrote a letter to the editor of the Honolulu Advertiser stating the case for his representation of several victims of last year's Sacred Falls tragedy. It seems that two families of persons killed in the rockslide and two persons who sustained injuries, are suing the State of Hawaii, claiming that the disaster was "not an Act of God, but was rather a phenomenon that the State of Hawaii knew occurred with frightening frequency at or near the base of Sacred Falls."
This lawsuit against the state should ring alarm bells all across the islands. If individuals can successfully sue the state over natural disasters such as this one, all outdoor enthusiasts in Hawaii are in deep trouble. It will be only a matter of time before authorities will have no recourse except to start closing other locations and restricting many activities. A hiker trips and injures himself--close the hiking trails. A body surfer is hurt by a wave at Sandy Beach--no more body surfing. A swimmer is bitten by a shark at Hanauma Bay--close the area to swimmers and snorkelers.
If this suit is successful, every contingency-fee lawyer in the state will be out pounding the pavement for more "victims," and our city and state authorities will be overwhelmed with lawsuits demanding huge sums. Regardless of Mr. Remillard's plea, we cannot allow our sympathy for those who have suffered loss to override common sense. We who choose to go down to the sea and into the woods are ourselves responsible for natural events that may affect us. The state (all the rest of society) cannot be placed in the position of paying for a free insurance policy for us in case of injury or death. And if this position requires the passage of new laws, let's get our Legislature busy. A call, letter, or email to your senator and representative will help protect future use of Hawaii's outdoor attractions for all of us.
THE AINAPO CHALLENGE - PART 2
Patrick Rorie[This 3-part series describing a climb of Mauna Loa via the recently reopened Ainapo Trail, has been delayed by space requirements for the story of the rescue of the Danish women from Kahana Valley in August, and coverage of the club's 1999 backpack trip on the Koolau Summit Trail. Part 1, which appeared in the July-September issue of Along the Trail, provided a history of the trail and recounted preparations for the hike before and after arrival at the Volcano House.]
A LEISURELY STROLL TO THE HALEWAI CABIN
Arose at 6 a.m. on Satuday, May 1, to the sound of my watch alarm. Stumbled into the bathroom to shave and brush teeth, my right calf extremely sore from the run the previous afternoon. Gene and I switched places and I changed into hiking attire as well as stuffed my Kelty backpack to almost overflowing. At 6:34 a.m. Gene gave me another half pill of diamox which I downed with some tang. By 7:07 a.m. the two of us were packed and ready to go and departed the Ohia Wing lounge of Volcano House.
Overcast skies and a chill in the air greeted us as we tramped down to Rte 11, hoping to hitch a ride to the start of Ainapo Road 14 miles south of HVNP. About one hundred vehicles passed without stopping between 7:10 and 8:40 a.m. and I commented to Gene that we should have brought Mark Short along to help. "Mark must have used up all the hitch hiking good luck during his recent trip" I said. Frustrated by our inability to gain transport, Gene and I walked back to the HVNP fee collection booth to get advice from the Ranger. The wahine failed to impart any incredible wisdom but did cheer us up. Meanwhile, the clouds dispersed revealing blue sky.
Upon returning to the shoulder of Rte 11, our fortune continued to improve when a haole dude in an old, light blue four door sedan pulled over and offered us a ride at 9 a.m. Gene carried on a conversation with the man as he drove us toward Ainapo Road and found out that he had relocated to Hawaii in '77 from one of the Dakotas. Thirteen minutes later between mile markers 40 and 41 the dude pulled over and we exited the vehicle. After retrieving our packs, Gene and I thanked him for the lift and entered an open, green, grassy, flat ranchland praire (elev. 2,600 ft). By now the day was an absolutely gorgeous one with lots of sunshine and a gentle seabreeze at our backs. At a spot on Ainapo Road near a corral, Gene stopped to take a GPS reading. While waiting, I scanned the territory ahead recognizing a large forest of silver oak with their attractive yellow flowers, and Mauna Loa in the background, our ultimate goal.
As we tramped along the dirt road at a deliberate pace, I noticed small guava trees growing on both sides of the thoroughfare. Behind us, in the distance, were various black cinder cones in the desert of lava. The road took us into the forest and eventually ohia with cherry-red flowers and koa trees began appearing among the oak. Surrounded by tall eucalyptus with cattle grazing nearby, the green Ainapo Ranch House became the first landmark we encountered at 10:30 a.m. and 3,700 ft. The aroma of the trees filled the air, and the gentle refreshing breeze and singing birds made for a very pleasant stroll.
Beyond the ranch house upslope, the number of silver oak thinned, replaced by native forest, including tall ohia, uluhe ferns and pukiawe. Enjoyed a fairly level stretch about 1 mile in length, the imposing flanks of Mauna Loa dead ahead and much more detailed. The sound of bees buzzing in the native forest caught my ear, and I appreciated the contrast of red ohia blossoms against the deep blue sky. Gene and I startled a black cow and her calf in the level section and reached the 4,700 ft elevation mark at 11:55 a.m. Fifteen minutes later, at the top of a rise, the two of us approached the Kapapala forest reserve boundary bordered by a firebreak road/fence, and spotted a mouflon sheep to the west. We watched it scurry away then proceeded through a gate into the forest reserve. Further ahead, the road went west for a significant distance then returned to its mauka heading. Koa trees with light green moss growing on the branches highlighted this segment.
At 1:16 p.m. (5,650 ft elevation and eight miles from the Rte 11/Ainapo Roadjunction) Gene and I arrived at the Ainapo trailhead and promptly sat down to have lunch. During the break, clouds moved in leaving only a few small patches of blue overhead. We started up the Ainapo Trail at 1:54 p.m. and traveled over pahoehoe lava through pristine native forest with occasional sunny periods. Initially, a gradual climb ensued, but as we passed through a fern grotto (not uluhe) the angle of ascent increased. At 2:53 p.m. and 6,500 ft the two of us took another break.
Following a gradual ascent we resumed steeper climbing, a chill in the air. Gene brought to my attention the appearance of the first "baked potatoes" (pieces of a'a lava rapped in aluminum foil used to mark the trail) atop a few of the ahu along the footpath. Completed the three-mile stretch from the trailhead to the Halewai Cabin at 3:42 p.m. (elev. 7,750 ft). Gene and I immediately entered the shelter and removed our heavy packs. The sun came out so we returned to the outdoors and took photos of the structure. Soon after, Dr. Robinson jogged around the area to keep the lactic acid in his legs from building up. Meanwhile, I relaxed at the table on one of the stools inside the cabin.
The luxurious Halewai Shelter, constructed in March of 1994, is a small 'A' frame building equipped with a solar-powered compost toilet, and a south facing porch. Three 2-person bunk beds (mattresses on each bunk, sleeping bags on each mattress) and two cots are available for sleeping. Six wooden stools and a six foot long table provide eating space. A picnic table and a small fire pit are located outside. A catchment system provides water, and a separate building below the cabin contains a shower and a dishwashing area.
Once Gene returned from his run, I set out to explore the surrounding territory. Enjoyed nice views downslope and discovered a helipad. Next, I did a day hike above the cabin, as the Ainapo Trail continues through old pahoehoe and native forest. After about a quarter of a mile, the terrain changes abruptly to a'a with much less vegetation. Eventually, I turned around and headed back to the shelter. I had achieved the purpose of the day hike--to get a feel for what lie ahead. Spotted two sheep upslope during the return leg and entered the cabin a few minutes beyond 6 p.m. Between 6 and 7 p.m. dinner preparation and consumption took place. I dined on Mountain House lasagna, salad, and an apple, while Gene ate Caribbean stew or beans. Both of us drank a cup of hot cocoa and I also downed a bottle of Tang. The completely clear sky sponsored excellent star action that night, with Orion's Belt, Venus (esp. bright), the Big Dipper, Hokulani (Hawaii's star), Spika, and Gemini dominating the heavens. Later, Gene and I experienced the best of both worlds when an awesome, nearly full moon rise took place. It looked like a giant orange ball.
Gene recited a few of the interesting stories from the log book and then made an entry himself before retiring for the evening at 8:25 p.m. At 9 p.m. I penned a short paragraph describing the shelter: "Nestled among one of Hawaii's most pristine native forests, the Halewai Shelter is one of Hawaii's best kept secrets." I ventured out of the cabin into the still, cool, crisp night for the final time at 9:30 p.m., the abundant moonlight illuminating the pristine native forest very beautifully as well as a thick white cloud bank on the same level as the shelter dead ahead in the distance. Flossed and brushed teeth by moonlight then reentered the shelter and noticed that the temperature inside was 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Reluctantly hit the sack at 10:10 p.m.[In the next and final installment, Patrick describes the climb to the summit, and the descent via the Red Hill Cabin route.]
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1999
Directors Present: Grant Oka (presiding), Mike Algiers, Stuart Ball, John Hoover, Patrick Rorie, and Ralph Valentino.
Officers, Chairs, & Members Present: Alex Broadfoot, Steve Brown, Thea Cousineau, Jay Feldman, Robb Geer, Mabel Kekina, Marcia Stone, and Jim Yuen.
The Meeting was called to order at : 7:50 PM.
Minutes of the last month's board meeting were read and accepted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Corresponding Secretary: Two information packs and two hiking schedules, one letter and one email
were sent out; $1.25 was taken in. Patrick's report is attached.
Membership: No report; Dayle will ask to be replaced as Membership Chair at the next Annual Meeting.
Trails: In the month from 10/20 to 11/17 seven hikes were conducted. Steve's report is attached.
Trail Maintenance: Five trails were cleared; Mabel's report is attached.
Schedule Committee: First quarter hike write-ups were printed, second quarter hikes have been chosen, and write-ups have begun.
Treasurer's Report: John reported the expenditures for the month, bill payment was approved. Grant
called GTE and had the excess phone charge refunded.
Accountant's Report: Marcia presented the November Statement of Operations; see attached.
Clubhouse: Melissa was absent but Robb and Alex reported that Marianne Luken had helped watch the clubhouse during Rob's vacation, as did a number of other members. Marianne scrubbed out the Men's room shower and replaced the Lady's room shower curtain, Nigel Robertson repaired the lawn mower engine and cut the grass, and Mike Algiers repaired the hammock.
Investments: No report; Stuart and Jason Sunada will asked to be replaced as the Investment Co-Chairs at the next Annual Meeting.
Librarian-Historian: Via Email: Greg is working on a 1999 Club History.
Property Management: Alex reports no termite activity in the outdoor bait tubes; his report is attached.
Na Ala Hele: Julie Waters has been hired to assist Aaron Lowe with volunteer services.
Entertainment, Web Site, Newsletter, Public Relations, Conservation, Da Kine Kokua, Landscape: -
No Report.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Grant apologized for being remiss and will contact the termite exterminators for a tenting quote.
2. No further word from the US Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the planned wildlife refuge nor from the Bishop Estate regarding the anti-pig fence.
3. No report from Larry concerning the possible night visit to the Waimea Arboretum.
4. Steve heard from Jim Bassett, Bishop Estate land manager, requesting a map of Castle Trail.
5. Jim Yuen reported the Geraldine Cline plaque has been resized and awaits Mabel crew for replacement, tentatively planned for mid-January.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Thea Cousineau, a club member, requested acceptance as a new caretaker for the clubhouse. She was briefed on what to expect as a resident member, i.e., the behavior of member visitors and guests, welcome and unwelcome. She was approved as the new caretaker, pending receipt of a resume and reference list.
2. John Hoover will research the use of the term "Caretaker" as a clubhouse occupant, and see if the board can change it to something more descriptive.
3. Alex asked if in the past it has been a practice to bless newly opened trails. Apparently this may have been done with Maunawili Trail.ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NoneRESERVATIONS:
NoneDONATIONS:
Marianne Luken: Shower curtain and rod.
Alex Broadfoot: 30 gallons of potting soil and three banquet tables.
Stuart Ball: latest copy of his Backpackers Guide to Hawaii to the clubhouse library.
Patrick Rorie: a desk sized year 2000 calendar.Meeting Adjourned: 9:04 PM
Jay Feldman
Recording Secretary
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING JANUARY 19, 2000
Directors Present: Grant Oka (presiding), Mike Algiers, Stuart Ball, John Hoover, Larry Oswald, Patrick Rorie, and Ralph Valentino.
Officers, Chairs, and Members Present: Alex Broadfoot, Steve Brown, Thea Cousineau, Jay Feldman, John Hall, Mabel Kekina, Justin Ohara, Marcia Stone, and Jim Yuen.
Meeting called to order at 7:42 PM.
Minutes: Minutes of the last month's board meeting were read and accepted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Corresponding Secretary: Four information packs and four hiking schedules were sent out, $2.50 was received. Patrick's report is attached.
Membership: Dayle Turner was unable to attend the meeting and will email his report for the minutes. See New Business below for more.
Na Ala Hele: John Hall has been reappointed to the Council for the year 2000; his report is attached.
Trails: From Nov 17 to Dec 15 seven hikes were conducted; Steve's report is attached.
Trail Maintenance: Four trails were cleared; Mabel's report is attached.
Schedule Committee: Thelma is doing well; write-ups were read and discussed.
Treasurer's Report: John Hoover reported the expenditures for the month, bill payment was approved. We have been hit by another charge on our phone account. Grant will call GTE and deal with this recurring problem.
Accountant's Report: Marcia presented the December Statement of Operations: see attached.
Clubhouse: No report. Alex indicated that Thea Cousineau was a most welcome addition to the clubhouse. See New Business below for more.
Investments: No report; See New Business below for more.
Property Management: Alex reported on the continued thefts at the clubhouse, including the loss of a new hammock, and his efforts to lockup and protect our portable assets; his report is attached.
Entertainment: Nathan Yuen, via email, asked the Board to assist in quickly finding someone to fill the vacant Librarian-Historian chair so they could help organize the upcoming Kapuna/Club Birthday Party.
Librarian-Historian, Web Site, Newsletter, Public Relations, Conservation, Kine Kokua, Landscape: - No Report.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
All unfinished business from last month remains unfinished:
1. Alex will contact the termite exterminators for a tenting quote and relieve Grant of this job.
2. Still no word from the US Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the planned wildlife refuge, nor from the Bishop Estate regarding the anti-pig fence.
3. Larry will continue to work on the possible Waimea Arboretum night visit.
4. Mabel reported that an attempt to replace the Geraldine Cline memorial plaque on 1/15/00 had to be aborted due to pernicious road conditions (mucky mud) leading to the trailhead. Jim indicated another attempt will be made after a legitimate dry spell in the weather.
5. John Hoover will email his findings concerning a new title for the clubhouse caretaker position.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Thea Cousineau, has moved into the clubhouse and is working out fine. Several people indicated that she might be an appropriate choice for Clubhouse Chair, thanks to her past experience and excellent organization skills. Robb Geer is also being considered for the job.
2. Justin Ohara indicated that he is interested in assuming the Membership Chair if he is able to use Dayle's software on his computer system.
3. Dick and Brenda Cowan, Deetsie Chave, and Eric Richards have all indicated that they would be interested in filling open Committee Chairs. Eric phoned Stuart Ball concerning the Investments Chair; Stuart felt he might be a good choice for this position.
4. Two club members, Jack Telaneus and Doug Walker, due to extenuating circumstances, have separately requested a waiver to the seven day limit on clubhouse overnight stays. This has been a rare, but occasional need over the years, and the Board has decided to test a new option for these situations. Both requests for a waiver have been approved with these conditions: Following the normal seven day stay, up to ten additional days are approved,
but payment will be assessed at the guest rate of ten dollars per night for members as well as their guests. This test extension will be permitted due to the extenuating circumstances claimed by the members, and to see if an extension is workable and acceptable to the proper functioning of the clubhouse.ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Bill Carrico, former Clubhouse Chair, is very ill and recuperating Queen's Hospital.
2. Bob Hurlbut, long time and generous club member, has died.RESERVATIONS:
Darrell Peterson's request for clubhouse reservations on Jan 23, Feb 12, and Feb 26, was approved.DONATIONS:
Janice and Don Piburn donated a cordless telephone.
Thea Cousineau donated a hammock and stand.
Justin Ohara donated a large ice chest.
Jack Telaneus may loan a table saw, on a long term basis, for clubhouse use.Meeting Adjourned: 9:04 PM
Jay Feldman
Recording Secretary
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING, FEBRUARY 16, 2000.
Directors Present: Grant Oka (presiding), Mike Algiers, Stuart Ball, Larry Oswald, and Pat Rorie.
Officers, Chairs, & Members Present: Alex Broadfoot, Steve Brown, Thea Cousineau, Jay Feldman, Rob Geer, John Hall, Mabel Kekina, and Justin Ohara.
Meeting called to order: 7:48 PM.
Minutes of the last month's board meeting were read and accepted.COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Corresponding Secretary: Seven information packs, one application, and six hiking schedules were sent out; $12.25 was received. Patrick's report is attached.
Membership: Eight new members, 47 renewals, and $166.25 received in donations ($100 from Pat Batt). Dayle's report is attached.
Na Ala Hele: John Hall attended the NAH meeting of 02/15, minutes are attached, see New Business.
Trails: From Dec 15 to Jan 19 seven hikes were conducted; Steve's report is attached.
Trail Maintenance: Four trails were cleared; Mabel's report is attached.
Schedule Committee: Met on 02/09 and finished next quarter's write-ups, see New Business.
Property Management: Smoke detectors replaced, termite tenters contacted. Alex's report is attached.
Treasurer, Accountant, Investments, Clubhouse, Entertainment, Librarian-Historian, Web Site, Newsletter, Public Relations, Conservation, Da Kine Kokua, Landscape: No Report.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A check for the termite exterminators was approved. Alex will deliver it.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Thea Cousineau and Robb Geer were appointed as CoClubhouse Chairs.
2. Justin Ohara was appointed as the Membership Chair.
3. Although Ma'akua gulch is scheduled for July, it probably will have to be rescheduled for next quarter.
4. John Hall suggested that Board needs to address four issues with Na Ala Hele (NAH): a) remind them to dialog with Bishop Estate (BE) about reopening closed trails, b) prioritize our trails in case NAH needs to negotiate trail by trail with BE, c) clarify our focus to NAH, e.g., re-opening closed trails, State liability, opening new trails, d) list trails we need access to for regular maintenance of KST.ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
RESERVATIONS: None.
DONATIONS:
1. Stuart Ball and Lynn Masuyama donated an almost new refrigerator (with ice maker) to the clubhouse.
2. Ralph Valentino provided his truck to move the fridge in and several truckloads of junk to the dump.Meeting Adjourned: Approximately 9 PM.
Jay Feldman
Recording Secretary[NOTE: These minutes for the February meeting are abbreviated and recorded from memory, due to a computer failure. Ed.]
CLUBHOUSE NEEDS Alex Broadfoot
Welcome to Thea Cousineau, our new Clubhouse resident.
The Clubhouse need the following new or used donations:
1) swivel desk chair
2) rotary lawn mower
3) stackable plastic chairs
4) fans - all types
Please phone Alex, our property manager, at 945-3973 if you can help us with any of these items.
Mahalo to Lynne and Stuart Ball, Thea Cousineau, Janice and Don Piburn, Ralph Valentino, Justin Ohara, Mary Gaber, Jack Telaneous, and June Miyasato for donations of much appreciated items.
POAMOHO CABIN
Richard McMahonIn a meeting with Aaron Lowe, Na Ala Hele Coordinator for Oahu, he stated that the Poamoho cabin is for service and emergency use only, and is not open to the public. Trailside camping permits may be obtained from Forestry without cost, but do not authorize use of the cabins.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
[With this edition of the newsletter, we inaugurate a "Letters to the Editor" column, where you, as a club member, may have a say about anything you think may be of interest to our readers, or may respond to letters posted by others.]
Should Reckless Hikers Pay?
Hello, beam me up. Does calling 911 make one a hero or a celebrity? I can think of two times a 911 call may have been in order for me, but I never made the call and I am still here in reasonably good condition. I gazed in wonder, therefore, as my TV last January showed the effort made to save two tattooed, body-pierced, pony-tailed males and a 14 year old girl in sneakers from Pu`u Mana`mana. They looked as though they hadn't paid over $100 in taxes among the lot. A second pair of "hikers" was picked up from Poamoho, where they went at midnight for a moonlight hike in the mud.
Am I required to subsidize this stupidity? The state of New Jersey just passed a law requiring a payment of $3000 for a rescue on New Jersey's trails. This seems a bit steep, and I grant you that even the best of us could get into serious trouble at one time or another. However, people must assume responsibility for their actions.
Maybe what we need is something like this when 911 is dialed: "Hello, this is 911 emergency. Please enter your credit card number."Fred R Boll
Mililani[Note: The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department also recently announced that hikers who recklessly cause themselves to become lost or injured, resulting in costly and dangerous rescues, may be billed for those rescue services. Ed.]
Nuuanu Reservoir Park Meeting
I noticed on the Honolulu Star Bulletin's website that a non-profit group, Friends of Nuuanu Reservoir, hopes the land around Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4 can be turned into a natural park, with safeguards to preserve its pristine beauty. The group scheduled a public meeting on February 24th, the main purpose of which was to solicit public comments on a conceptual plan that has been developed over the past six months.
I attended this meeting, and if the sentiment expressed was any indication, I don't think that this project is going to fly. There was not a single person in favor of the park, and there were many angry, vocal dissenters. I found it ironic that many pig hunters who opposed the idea, talked about the major problem with "hikertrash." Each of them insisted that hunters never leave trash, so it must be those pesky hikers (!). Toward the end of the evening a particularly belligerent local fellow asked "Will all the Friends of Nuuanu raise their hands". They did. To which he replied "You call yourself friends with this project? If you are really friends of Nuuanu then you will leave our f***ing valley alone."
Nuff said.Rich Jacobsen
Nuuanu
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