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By Star-Bulletin Staff
WE THE SENIORS OF KAHUKU HIGH
COURTESY PHOTO
A team of seniors from Kahuku High School won a national award in last week's "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" competition in Washington, D.C. From left are: Desiree Keys, Anthony Ching, Nicole Cameron and April Kekaula. They were honored with the "Unit 3" award for their performance in a simulated legislative hearing on "How the Values and Principles Embodied in the Constitution Shaped American Institutions and Practices." The contest is sponsored by the Center for Civic Education.
Kuakini offers student program
High school and college students have an opportunity to learn about different health careers in a six-week summer student volunteer program at Kuakini Health System.The program runs from June 23 to Aug. 2, with orientation June 19 and 21. Volunteers need to attend only one orientation day.
Positions are available in various departments, with duties such as clerical work, running errands, serving meals to patients and assisting in recreational activities with the elderly.
Students must be at least 14 years old and able to work at least two four-hour shifts per week for the full six-week program. Days and times are flexible. Training will be provided.
For more information or to schedule an interview, call Kuakini's Volunteer Services Department, 547-9184.
Salvation Army receives $15,000 in Bankoh grants
The Salvation Army of Hawaii recently received two grants totaling $15,000 from Bank of Hawaii that will go toward helping children with behavioral problems and families in Guam who were affected by typhoon Pongsona.A $10,000 grant was awarded to the Salvation Army Family Services' Kula Kokua Day Care in Kaimuki for structural renovations to its facility to accommodate more children who suffer from moderate to severe emotional and behavioral problems. The facility currently cares for children between ages 3 and 9.
A $5,000 grant will go toward ongoing efforts in Guam to assist families whose homes were destroyed in typhoon Pongsona in December.
The grant will help families with clothing, bedding, furniture and other household items.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers LEEWARD OAHU
15-year-old boy dies in one-car Makakilo crash
A 15-year-old boy died yesterday morning from injuries he received in a one-car accident Friday night in Makakilo.A 17-year-old girl was driving a 1987 four-door, white Honda Accord south on Makakilo Drive when she apparently lost control south of Nohohale Street.
The car went onto a raised traffic island and struck a tree, police reported.
All occupants of the car -- the driver, a 16-year-old girl in the front seat and two 15-year-old boys in the back seat -- were taken to Queen's Medical Center with serious injuries, police said. One of the boys died at 5:30 a.m. yesterday. The condition of the others was not available last night.
Speed appears to have been a factor in the crash and seatbelts were used, police said. It's not clear whether alcohol or drugs were factors.
The death is the 30th traffic fatality on Oahu this year, compared to 25 at this time last year.
EAST OAHU
Makapuu swimmers need rescue from boat
Four swimmers were rescued off Makapuu Point yesterday morning as they tried to swim between Makapuu Beach and Sandy Beach, the Coast Guard reported.One of the swimmers' husbands was following them in a boat when he lost sight of them and called for help at 10:12 a.m., a Coast Guard spokesman said.
The Coast Guard sent up a helicopter to search for the swimmers when it received word that a Good Samaritan boat had picked them up at 11:15 a.m.
None of the swimmers, whose age and sex were not available yesterday, required medical treatment, the Coast Guard said.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Boy, 11, saved from Hookena shorebreak
An 11-year-old boy who appeared to be drowning in the shorebreak off Hookena Beach yesterday was helped to safety by friends, the Hawaii Fire Department reported.The boy was walking on the beach when rescue personnel arrived shortly after 5 p.m., but he was taken to Kona Hospital for observation, a fire captain said.
