THE WATSONVILLE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE IS FACING SHUT DOWN DUE TO CITY BUDGETARY RESTRAINTS. GRANTS AND FUNDRAISERS CONTRIBUTE FUNDING TO THE P-A-L, HOWEVER, THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE SUPPORTS SALARIES AND OTHER EXPENSES. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH, THERE WILL BE A, “SAVE P-A-L” BARBEQUE, TO ATTEMPT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THIS WORTHWHILE CAUSE. OVER 500 YOUTH, AND A VARIETY OF SELF-ESTEEM ENHANCING PROGRAMS WILL BE AFFECTED POSITIVELY BY A SUCCESSFUL TURNOUT . THE P-A-L IS A YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT BONDS TOGETHER POLICE OFFICERS, YOUTH AND PARENTS, AND A HOST OF LOCAL LEADERS. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT CASSIDY’S PIZZA, OR AT THE LOCAL P-A-L CENTER.
