Mahalo to Maui firefighters and police for quick action

With heartfelt appreciation, thank you so much Lahaina and Napili firefighters, Kahului hazmat crew, battalion chief, inspectors and police. You did an amazing job responding to the 2 a.m. fire on Sept. 12 at our Lincoln Construction workshop. We are thankful for the police officer’s observation and firefighter’s speedy response.

Black smoke billowing from Emerald Plaza drew an officer’s attention. Praise God our newly purchased tires burned. Light-colored smoke may have been overlooked as steam from the nearby laundry.

Thanks to the excellent efforts of firefighters, they quickly put out the raging fire, minimizing the damage. The entire commercial building with multiple units could have burned. Instead, the fire affected our rented unit with adjoining businesses sustaining smoke damage.

Underinsured, we are especially grateful for the incredible job firefighters did. We could have lost everything. Certainly a setback, but it could have been much worse.

We appreciate the kindness, patience and understanding of adjacent businesses affected by the smoke and sympathy expressed by the community.

Bemoaning inadequate insurance coverage, prayer requests for God to provide came first. Trusting in God covers everything.

God’s insurance plan has an umbrella policy covering every scenario of calamity that can happen throughout a lifetime. This is the Life Insurance policy you definitely want to have. It’s the best coverage lasting for eternity, and it doesn’t cost a thing except to believe in the Lord Jesus.

Conquering death, Jesus paid the price for sin. Rescuing us from hellfire, Jesus is the ultimate Firefighter.

GARY & MICHELE LINCOLN, Lahaina

Thanks for giving back to the community

A group of Lahaina residents took time out of their day to give back to the community. Growing up in Lahaina, they have seen many changes, and they have watched as the number of homeless people has grown. As a group, they came up with a plan to give back to their home town of Lahaina, which has provided them with many priceless memories. Their plan was to give to the less fortunate. It started off as a small endeavor but grew quickly with so many ideas of what they could do to help the homeless.

On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, they provided 100 plate lunches that included shoyu chicken, rice, corn and green string beans, and 100 individually bagged care packets of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, socks and gloves. With the help of Salvation Army providing a location for them to do this service, they were successful.

This group of individuals may not have a big name in the community, but they all have big hearts. Mahalo to “Team Undakava”: Brandon Kaina, Kaui Kaina, Lei Pua Puloka, Brit Ako, Braeden Ako, Sean Moala, Dylan Delatori, Nohili Hong, Kalaiku Delatori, Marcus Curimao, Lika Loketi, Saane Folaumoeloa, Lei-Ann Hayes and new local business “Taste Da Rootz” for your contribution to the community.

Team Undakava and Taste Da Rootz plan to continue to give back to the community.

NAME WITHHELD BY REQUEST

Will you own an electric car?

Will you own an electric car? If you live long enough, and that’s all that is being made, you probably will. Many of us we’ll hold out for as long as possible.

I’m all for electric cars, especially if someone else is buying them. If 20 percent of America’s driving population goes to the electric vehicle, EV, then surely gasoline will become cheaper. Less people buying gasoline will reduce the demand, and it should reduce the price (we hope).

California will not allow the sale of gasoline cars by 2035. This same state told EV drivers not to charge their electric cars during the Labor Day weekend, when the temperatures were expected to hit triple digits for millions of residents, putting a drain on the power grid.

This brings us to the same crisis every community will face. America’s power grids aren’t ready to accommodate millions of EVs plugging in a for a recharge. The prospects of city and regional blackouts are alarming. You can forget charging your car. You won’t be able to charge your cell phone or have air conditioning or heat during a blackout.

I’m not opposed to electric cars. I am opposed to them being crammed down our throats. The manufacturers are being pushed to eventually eliminate all gasoline vehicles. We will see how this goes over the next ten years.

It sounds time-consuming to recharge an EV, although some EVs are promising up to 150-mile charge in a short amount of time.

EVs could mean fewer people on America’s Interstates. Currently in most American communities, it’s much easier to go home to recharge at your own power station. Cross country driving will be out of the question or very difficult in an EV for the next two or three years. Currently, an EV will go about 250 to 350 miles on a charge. This means you will always be searching for the next power station. This will be a major lifestyle change.

There are reports that Pilot and Flying J will have charging stations installed by 2025, and they are spending a billion dollars to upgrade their facilities. They will also want to recoup their costs. The car will cost you more money. To keep your car charged at home will cost you about what you spend on your monthly electric bill now. So, figure your electric bill doubling, if you’re lucky. You may be wanting something different in your life, and an EV may be just what you want. There is a lot to consider, and on some level, they will impact all our lives eventually.

DR. GLENN MOLLETTE, www.glennmollette.com