Thursday, June 19th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Follow Up on Trash Incinerator and Resolution 452: Margaret Wille
Is it time to re-think the way we dispose of the massive amounts of waste we leave behind? Are we still relying on obsolete technology and outdated solutions? It’s an issue that is roiling West Hawaii, as the County moves forward with a request for proposals to construct a waste-to-energy incinerator. Some Hawaii County Council members are working to call a halt to the project, saying it’s a big step in the wrong direction. Kohala Councilwoman Margaret Wille is one of them, and she joined the show from Hawaii Island.
Intro Music: How Long Do I Have to Wait? By Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
Outro Music: Air To Sky by Hint
On a tiny French island, a couple of American dreamers from New York found their inspiration in a run-down house from the 1800’s. Life intervened, but there was always this distant dream that eventually became a reality. To have a house in France, restore it to its former glory, and turn it into an escape that may one day be his permanent home. Author Don Wallace is here to tell us more about his adventures in finding, renovating, and rediscovering the French House on the tiny island of Belle Ile.
Intro Music: Happy Days by Yann Tiersen
Outro Music: Generation Celebration by Detektivbyrån
Hawaii County Agricultural/Property Tax Breaks: Stewart Hussey
If you’re a landowner in Hawaii, you have a great deal of incentive to see your property classified as being set aside for agricultural use. But the resultant tax breaks come with a catch – you have to be actively farming, and there’s reason to believe many are not. That’s why Hawaii County sent letters last week to 577 property owners asking them for proof, and it’s why a Big Island task force is looking into the issue. The annual loss to the County is estimated at $28 million, and task force member Stewart Hussey joined the show via phone to tell us more.
Intro Music: Never Stop by Babylon Circus
Outro Music: Re:percussions by Hint
Atherton Concert: Francesco Crosara
The never-ending lure of jazz brought our next guest to our shores. Born in Milano and accomplished as a classically trained pianist, Francesco Crosara has performed all over Europe, Japan, Mexico, and the US. He’s recorded several CD’s, one right here in the Atherton where he will be returning to perform again with a unique combination of jazz piano and vibraphone played by Noel Okimoto. This is their first concert together since their prior performance 20 years ago. The world premier of his latest work, “harmony suite” which was composed just for this occasion, will delight everyone in the audience.
Intro Music: Suite Venus by Francesco Crosara
Outro Music: Memories of Tomorrow by Francesco Crosara
