Motorsports park boggles the mind
Reading the West Hawaii Today Oct. 24 article on a proposed motorsport park for Kona boggles the mind.
How is it that anyone would see any kind of motorsport racetrack as a good idea in this day and age?
Does the connection of fossil fuel waste, environmental noise, air pollution and use of finite resources, not register?
It seems a lot of the proposed facility would be used for activities that consume fuel.
Why is it that Hawaii states that it wants to be less dependent on imported oil and yet some government officials don’t connect that this idea would be the opposite of such desire?
Yes, more parks and recreational areas could benefit this island — but let’s be creative and propose fun resource friendly ideas . Many do exist.
Brenna Gorresen
Kona
Motorsports park a good proposal
This is a unique island for “car guy sand girls” with a climate, space and freedom for their interests, related jobs and hobbies. Let’s not drop the flag on this opportunity to have a motorsports facility for them.
Selling our paradise for visitors’ pleasures is our bread and butter and we’ve earned the chance to do something for ourselves.
David Carlin
Captain Cook
Piece of history being lost by neglect
I’ve been on the Big Island since 1940, but my time is coming to a close. Because of “demolition by neglect” by my owners, they have decided to let me fall down.
I was the “heart of the community” in my hey day. The town folk would come together every night and talk story on my front steps. I introduced the patrons to the American way of life. Cowboys and indians, slapstick comedy and biblical stories could be seen for only 25 cents. Live performances from all over the world could be seen for an affordable price.
I’ll never forget seeing the line of children from the schools to see a Walt Disney picture.
Another piece of Hawaiian history will be forgotten and the visitors will ask: “Wasn’t this the spot where the Naalehu Theater once stood?”
So, I’ll say aloha and good night.
Joe Demoruelle
Naalehu Theater Manager