Bad design
Bad design
The additional parking provided at Gilbert Carvalho Park was an issue that the Piihonua Houselots Neighborhood Association took under its wing several years ago. It was observed then that vehicles parked on the shoulder between the ball field and Waianuenue Avenue were dangerously close to the road and that children were sometimes playing behind the vehicles and in harm’s way.
Hours were spent in meetings, and now something has finally begun on this project. No mention has been made of the man, Mr. “Pete” Gabriel, who really deserves the credit in launching the idea of improved parking. He was the vice president of the association and worked tirelessly for something that he believed in. Unfortunately, our dear friend has passed, and what we have ended up with is an eyesore.
Instead of placing the parking well off the road, it is hardly any further in than before. It is still a distraction to drivers who are rounding a curve in the road to have vehicles also moving about in the lot so very near by. The concrete barriers are hideous, and there is already graffiti spray-painted on one of them (more to come).
It is beyond curious as to why there are two different levels of parking. There is what looks like a ramp from the parking area to the field, and I wonder if this is supposed to be for wheel chairs or skateboarders?
Please, can we have some design put into these projects?
Maile Walsh
Hilo
Son’s stuff stolen
I understand that it is important for stores to do whatever is necessary to protect themselves from shoplifters, but at what cost do they need to do this? My son normally visits 7-Eleven daily to get drinks before and after school, and a few months ago he followed their rules, put his bag down by the front door, and went along his business of getting his snacks. It was during that time that his bag was stolen with his homework, school books and computer inside of it.
How did we fix this? My son did a police report and mom and dad came out of pocket to replace his belongings.
Now the sign is up again informing students that they need to leave their bags at the door. When I saw the sign, I asked an employee: Who takes responsibility for those bags? She responded by saying that it is not their responsibility. I then informed her that I am not going to allow my son to come into the store anymore, and that if they are so worried about getting ripped off they should hold the bags behind the counter.
I am writing this because other unsuspecting parents need to be aware of the possibility of their children’s belongings being stolen, and the fact that they are going to have to replace it when it happens. Parents need to be warned so that they can protect their kids from themselves.
Jodi Vierra
Hilo