Proposed rule is ridiculous
Dolphins in other areas of the globe have shown negative health effects to intensive exposure to human activities. This is a very vague explanation for the extreme reasoning behind closing the bays of Kona.
Not once in the data did I see that the dolphin population has diminished in the past 20 years. Not once in my life by the bay did I see a dolphin that wanted to remove itself from people and not be able to achieve that instantly.
I am against harassment of dolphins in any way, however, I have been joined by dolphins while swimming or kayaking many times. There was nothing said about the quality of life of the humans (also mammals), who come to enjoy and recreate in the beautiful waters.
The ocean has been taken away from residents in so many ways by closed parking areas, no-launch beaches, and now you want total closure during most of the day? It was stated in the proposal that “the financial impact on dolphin-related businesses is unknown.” These experts can tell that a dolphin voluntarily jumping and spinning in front of a kayak needs rest but they can’t determine the effect of this rule on the 97 businesses? You better come up for air. This rule is ridiculous and should be trashed permanently.
Gus Rouse
Captain Cook
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Oneil Cruz is a mega star
Although Oneil Cruz was only called up for the last two games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2021 Major League Baseball season, it was a huge glimpse of the potential of this “mega star.”
At 6 foot, 7 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds, Cruz is a freak of nature playing at the short stop position. At nine at-bats, Cruz had three hits, including a homer. He motors around the base, hits for average and has extraordinary power.
His YouTube highlights proves what I feel in my heart and soul that Cruz is already a “mega star” in Major League Baseball. Enough said.
Dean Nagasako
Waimea
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