A Little History - And Improvement

How they did and do it.

Let me say, the Y has come a long way, from the days of young girls behind the front desk that didn't work there. And, known prostitutes canvassing the place. And, women showing residents keys - you know, in that setting, a male is not going to be challenged 100% of the time, so they just give a female their key. Hard to see a room number on the fly. And, maybe no one at the desk, at all. Bad. And, women actually renting rooms on the fifth floor and having visitors. And, porno tapes being sold on the 4th floor and advertised in the elevator. And, housekeepers coming out of residents rooms during non - working hours. Well, I could go on and on. Only a smattering of these conditions continue today. And, I guess they should be commended for small strides.

Currently, most disturbing is the fact that there is a door leading from the facilities to the residence elevator that is unlocked but "alarmed". And, this also leads to the stairs for fire escape. That door is constantly left ajar, day and night, by those going up and down. No pun intended.



Just a little aside: I was told at first that only any one can rent a room on the fifth floor and they can double up. Then I was told in order to double up, the couple had to be married. Most recently I was told by the former director that the policy is one guest to a room and no visitors to any rooms. Go figure.

MISINFORMATION

Trying to remember that policeman's name that told me over the phone that the police are only interested in prostitution that happens on the street. It's coming, it's coming... I remember, it began with a T... eh, Maybe it'll come later.



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A NEW DOOR

RAZZLE DAZZLE EM'



CHINA BUILT A WALL. DID THAT CHANGE THE CULTURE?



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COOUULD BE

SEEMS THERE'S A LOT OF DUST FROM WALLS BEING TORN DOWN, TO NOT BE WORTH RENOVATING.
OH, MAYBE THERE RENOVATING THE BUILDING FOR THE PEOPLE THAT WILL BUY THE LAND

NARF!

SO MUCH DONE TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR THE COFFERS. EVIDENTLY THE STATE CAN'T HANDLE THE COST OF EDUCATING IT'S CITIZENS.

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YMCA weighs move
The Central Branch might be relocated to McKinley High School

By Robert Shikinarshikina@starbulletin.com
YMCA officials are hoping to close the nonprofit's Central Branch, which could possibly eliminate more than 100 low-cost rental units, to open a new branch at McKinley High School.

The plan, however, is still preliminary, and no agreements have been made, officials on both sides say.

"The reason we would consider moving is because it's not feasible any longer to renovate" the current building, said Larry Bush, YMCA of Honolulu's president and chief executive officer. He said it is more cost-effective to build a new facility than remodel the old one.

Janna Mihara, facilities planner at the Department of Education, said the state is working on a master plan to renovate McKinley High School's athletic facilities which could include partnerships with private groups to generate income for maintaining facilities that could benefit other schools as well.

"They (YMCA) have been identified as a possibility," she said. "Whether we can get all of the people that we need to make it a reality is a big question."

Closure of the Central Branch would leave two YMCA branches on Oahu that offer low-cost residential units: Atherton Branch near the University of Hawaii and the Nuuanu Branch on Pali Highway.

With 114 rooms, Central Branch has the most units, and residents there pay as little as $37 a day. The other two branches have 149 rooms combined.

Tenants at Central Branch are mostly tourists, said Bush, adding that he did not know if a branch at McKinley would house residents.

KIOKU

While at Restaurant Row movie theaters, I saw a Asian couple with a young man, that reminded me of a couple and man I saw at the YMcA, years ago. While at the Y, they were, seemingly in a state of consternation and the young man seemed to be translating for them, or in some intercessory capacity. I hope they weren't looking for a lost "student" that didn't come home.

WARNING GIVEN

Is That A Storm Brewing?




from "Vernon Balmer Jr."
to ymcaprogram@redwoodsgroup.com
date Mar 3, 2008 1:00 PM
subject Central YMCA - Honolulu


I have stayed at the YMCA at 401 Atkinson DR . During this time I have witnessed activities that are not in keeping with "CHRISTIAN" values. I have seen women on floors they are not allowed on and have myself from time to time had to call someone to have a female escorted from some one's room she did not belong in.

I have seen liquor bottles and cans in the trash cans. There is virtually no security there and doors leading to the residence area, that are intended to be locked after hours, are kept open. I have seen people from Japan who told me they are going "home", in supermarkets and Waikiki months after being told they are leaving.

I only send this to warn you, considering the position you are in, and knowing that there is an avaricious appetite for mainland victims of lawsuits here, Especially those with deep pockets and no on site supervision or presence.

NEW DIGS, NEW PICKINS ! ! !

03/03/2008
YMCA weighs move
The Central Branch might be relocated to McKinley High School
By Robert Shikina
rshikina@starbulletin.com



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