w Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
w Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Wailua
The ramp from the parking area to the large pavilion at Lydgate Beach Park has become a safety hazard for those that use it. The safety mats are lifting up and need to be removed or replaced. Please address this safety hazard. Also, what is the feasibility of installing a guardrail in this same location?
The Department of Parks and Recreation staff will investigate this concern and replace the safety mats as needed in this location.
Kapaa
Whose responsibility is the maintenance and upkeep of the Kawaihau Spur of the Ke Ala Hele Makalae Multi-Use Path? This area is in need of weed eating and upkeep.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the landscape maintenance along the path. Staff will follow up on this concern.
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Jerome Freitas can be reached at theshadow96751@gmail.com or 635-3528. Visit his website at http://theshadow96746.tripod.com.