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Church of the Crossroads Talk Story
The Church of the Crossroads held a talk story session at their yearly retreat at Camp Mokuleia on February 13, 2010. Rev. Ruth Sandberg set aside time for a deep discussion on the issues and problems that the church members feel are important for their community. Outstanding preparation by leaders and the pastor’s enthusiastic envolvement helped to energize the group. The 30 participants spoke about concerns and issues such as homelessness, aging, healthcare, safety, and education. The break out groups were effective and report backs kept people engaged. Well done Crossroads and the Crossroads core team!
Oahu needs rail — for jobs, for family and for economy
Idea first proposed almost 40 years ago; this may be last try
Honolulu Advertiser
February 12, 2010
By Bob Nakata
Many of us have become concerned that the Honolulu rail project is grinding to a halt.
It is worth remembering why many of us wanted rail in the first place. It has been almost 40 years since rail was first proposed — a political lifetime. In the early 1970s, some of us tried to transfer H-3 funds into mass transit. Over those years, our island has gone through an inexorable sprawling pattern to development.
In recent years, we have found ourselves increasingly fighting defensive battles like the efforts to save Kukui Gardens or preserve Kawela Bay.
It seems like people of my generation are looking in a rear-view mirror at an ever-receding local style of the good life. So much of the work of our public life these days is spent trying to hold on to this or that remnant of that lost good life. The rail project is one of the few things that show real promise for being more than a defensive struggle, of being more than a nostalgic effort.
“When I was a stranger you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
