ANTI-ICE SIGN-HOLDING CAMPAIGN SET FOR THURSDAY ALONG HIGHWAYS

Communities island-wide are participating in a sign-holding event protesting
use of crystal methamphetamine, or ice, on Kaua'i.

The sign-holding is concurrent with similar events planned on the Big Island
and O'ahu, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday.

The sign-holding campaign is being planned as a follow-up to the airing of Edgy
Lee's documentary "Ice: Hawai'i's Crystal Meth Epidemic," which is set to air
on eight Hawai'i TV channels from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

County Anti-Drug Coordinator Roy Nishida and the Rev. Roy "Rocky" Sasaki are
coordinating the sign-holding event on Kaua'i. Sasaki said participants should
make their own signs.

Sasaki said examples of sign wordings include: "Don't Meth Around," "Hugs, Not
Drugs," "Choose 2 B Drug Free," "Protect Your Future," and "Anything Is
Possible."

Sasaki also issued cautionary guidelines to participants.

"Sign holders, please don't wave your signs," he said.

"Safety is most important. We don't want anybody getting hurt."

He also warned drivers to be aware of the sign holders, and to drive
defensively.

"Watch the car in front of you," Sasaki said, "and let your passengers read the
words on the signs."

Nishida urged the community to participate in making a public stand against ice
use in Kaua'i communities.

"Last week's drug bust is a perfect example of the success we can achieve with
community cooperation," he said.

"Just as the residents of that apartment complex did, we need the community to
put its foot down and say 'We're not going to take this anymore.'"

Anyone with questions may contact Nishida, 241-6312, or Sasaki, 246-0774.

Please see the list of Kaua'i sign-holding locations also on this page.

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Hanalei - On Kuhio Highway, near Ching Young Village

Kapa'a - Kuhio Highway at "Kapa'a Triangle"

Kekaha - On Kaumuali'i Highway near neighborhood center On Kekaha Road, in
front of Kekaha School

Kilauea - On Kuhio Highway, near Menehune Food Mart

Koloa - On Po'ipu Road fronting Koloa School

Lihu'e - On Kaumuali'i Highway fronting Dynasty Court On Kapule Highway across
from Kaua'i Veterans' Center

Princeville - Kuhio Highway at the main entrance to Princeville

Waimea - On Kaumuali'i Highway fronting Waimea High School