HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0177.109 1998-2000 KEAUHOU REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CF.NTER'~
78-6957 Kamehameha Ill Road
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Telephone 808.3222790
Facsimile 808.324.1750
March 10, 1999
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James Arakaki, Chairman and paw--.-.-..-'~i
All Council Members County GounWl / ,
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Fax 961-8912
Dear Mr. Arakaki and All Council Members:
We would like to let you know the importance of the West Hawaii County Band to the
West Hawaii communities, especially their generous evening outdoor concert preformance
for our senior citizens in nursing home. As you may know, our residents are not able to go
out to the community to enjoy the festivities that are offered in West Hawaii. Many of our
elderly people are music-lovers and the reminiscing of favorite tunes are truly appreciated
when the West Hawaii County Band comes to our facility for live music entertainment.
We would like you to continue the existence of this important service to aH residents in the
West Hawaii communities by supporting and not dissolving the West Hawaii County Band.
Sincerely,
Joelyn Shigeishi, Activity Director
CC: Stephen Yamashiro, Mayor
24 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Fax: 961-6553
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Dear Supporter:
As you may already know, Hawaii County is facing some drastic budget
~'B,L cuts icr the upcoming fiscal year. As you may riot know, one program
,5r"srv~rrs most Ilkeiy to be cut is iNest Hawaii County Band. This means an end to
~,,,.,is, live music at more than two dozen parades, festivals, and community
,~,~,,r~ gatherings each year.
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As dedicated members of the community, band members are fighting to
keep the group in existence -even if it means having their operating
budget cut
oF~e~, VVP, the West Hawaii County Band Friends, are asking you to help maks
Tao 1<er. ~,<s the Caunty aware of the importance of this band to our community by
ere Jawti",'_r'"°. sendin in a written statement. Enclosed is a sample letter that you stay
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o~+F,a,M~., rrwae transfer to your own letterhead and send to the County Council and the
e~ h+<m~ro Mayor. I lowever, it is preferred that you compose your own letter of
wus,a Iwau endorsement for preserving thr: West Hawaii County Band.
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saodDYeC'°` Finally. your attendance at the budget hearings would be graaily
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appreciated. They will sari ai ~ p.m. at Kona Surf Resort on Thursday,
rJlarch 18. Please feel free to call me at 326-1951 for more information.
Sincerely,
Ur ! ed Leaf. President
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75 Aupuni Stmeq Room 215 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 (808) 961-8211 Pas ~BUri) 9666553
KOfVA: 755706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kann, HawalI 96:40
(808)329-5226 Fax (808)326-5663
March 15, 1999
Ms. Joelyn Shigeishi
78-6957 Kamehameha III Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Dear Ms. Shigeishi:
Thank you for your letter supporting the Hawaii County Band
program. I am pleased to hear that you enjoy the performances.
The Operating Budget I submitted on March 1, 1999, to the
County Council includes funding to maintain the County Band
programs in both East and West Hawaii. The budget and funding
plan I have proposed makes every effort to maintain our current
level of County services.
I will refer your letter to the County Council which is in the
process of reviewing my budget proposal and making decisions on
the retention of the County Band and other programs.
Again, thank you for your support of our County Band programs.
Sincerely,
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ephen K. Yamashiro
MAYOR
cc: County Chairman James Y. Arakaki