Dear Editor,

How many times do the Pirates need to shoot that cannon?

I love community involvement and activities. I support events that encourage community members to come together for fun and to get to know each other. HiYu days include activities that enrich the community, except the Pirate Landing.

I am sitting on my deck enjoying the weather and our beautiful Puget Sound as I listen to the Pirates shooting off their cannon way too many times. My dogs are afraid and barking their heads off. I am getting increasingly irritated at the very loud cannon shots.

I would not have any problems with this event, if the cannon was shot two or three, maybe even six times. That would certainly create sufficient excitement and effects for the children to feel that the pirate landing was authentic. But when the cannon kept exploding past 30 shots, I lost my positive feelings about this activity.

Unnecessary noise is rude. (There it goes again- 31). These are adults who should be sensitive to the noise pollution the cannon produces, not to mention the unpleasant aroma.

The kids don’t need a massive demonstration of cannon shootings. They get it after a few times. Some of kids by now are either fearful or bothered by the continuous loud noises.

Please seriously consider lessening the cannon noise. (There went four more rounds- 35) and be respectful of the people who do not appreciate (36) not just loud noises, but loud, violent noise (37,38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44).

Thank you to all the members of the community who have given generously of their time and resources to provide a rich and diverse menu of activities for the community.

Jane Westergaard-Nimocks
Alki