Pledge against meth competition begins Pledge against meth competition begins ADVERTISING Police Chief Harry Kubojiri has again asked the Hawaii Police Activities League program to reach out to intermediate schools islandwide to engage in a friendly competition to create a
Pledge against meth competition begins
Police Chief Harry Kubojiri has again asked the Hawaii Police Activities League program to reach out to intermediate schools islandwide to engage in a friendly competition to create a pledge against “ice” use. The winning pledge will be used and uttered by participants before the 32nd annual Winter Basketball Classic being held Dec. 26 to 29.
The pledge must be short (three to five sentences), precise and to the point. It must include the phrase “Not Even Once,” which is part of the Hawaii Meth Project’s message to Hawaii’s youth.
All interested intermediate school students are encouraged to submit a pledge submission along with their name, age, school and grade.
Pledges entries can be submitted by any of the following methods:
c drop it off with the school resource officer at an intermediate school;
c drop it off at the HI-PAL office in either Hilo or Kona;
c mail it to HI-PAL Program, c/o Hawaii Police Dept., 349 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI 96720;
c fax it to 933-4000; or
c email it to jbotelho@co.hawaii.hi.us.
The deadline for entries is Dec. 14.
For more information, call Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. at 961-2220.
A representative of the Hawaii Police Department will recognize the winner during the Winter Basket Ball Classic’s “Skills Challenge” night on Dec. 27.
Senior yoga classes continue in December
Hawaii County’s Elderly Recreation Services will be continuing senior yoga classes during December for anyone 55 and older. Senior yoga is a series of stretches and breathing techniques that relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
Classes will be held at 8:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays beginning Dec. 3 at Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona and at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Dec. 4 at Yano Hall in Captain Cook. Each month of classes is $10 and registration and payment can be made the first day of class.
For more information, call Elderly Recreation Services at 323-4340.
