Kupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (July - September 2017)

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Coordinated Services for the Elderly Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations Assistant Director, (808) 323-4320 Christine Namahoe-Loo, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8777, Fran Takamiyashiro, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4320 CSE Hilo Welcomes Anna Marie Canario, CSW I Welcome Anna Marie Canario to our family. “Maile” as we all know her, has been with the division since February 1991 as a Hula Instructor with our Elderly Recreation section which she still continues to do. In 2012, Maile was hired as a Community Service Worker III ½ time with our Nutrition Program in Pāpa‘aloa. On January 1, 2017, Maile started a new journey as a full-time Community Service Worker I with Coordinated Services. Maile likes to work in the yard and recently started growing medicinal Hawaiian plants. Her halau recently performed at the Merrie Monarch festivities and they are getting ready for the Annual Kupuna Hula competition that will be held in Keauhou, Kona this September. CSE Kona Welcomes Kier Kalehua Parker, CSW I We welcome Kier Kalehua Parker who was recently appointed as a Community Service Worker I in the Kona district. “Kalehua” is a dedicated mother of two sons, Kamuela (22) and Ka‘i‘ama (16). On her free time she enjoys spending time with family and farming Kalo (Taro) with her husband Kapena at their home in Hilo. Prior to accepting her position with the County, Kalehua recently graduated from Hawai‘i Community College and was employed by the Lyman Museum as a Museum Assistant providing visitors with information, customer service, and conducting museum tours. Kalehua is highly enthusiastic and looks forward to a wonderful career in serving the kupuna of Hawai‘i Island. Congratulations and welcome to the EAD ohana! County of Hawai‘i Offers Home Repair Loans The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications to its’ Residential Repair Program (RRP). The RRP is a low interest loan program available to eligible low-and moderate-income homeowners who are interested in repairing and improving their primary residence. The RRP loan can be used for, but not limited to, roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work, sewer improvements, termite treatment, repairs to damages caused by termites or wood rot and the installation of a solar water heating system. In addition, it could be used for home modifications to meet the needs of a person with disabilities. Loans range from $2,500 to $25,000 at 3% simple interest. Loan payments are deferred for 15 years, at which time full payment will be due. Applicants 62 years or older or with persons with a disability, may be eligible to have 30% of the principal balance of the loan forgiven at end of the loan period. Applications and program information may be found on-line at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing. For more information or an application packet contact: Brandi Ah Yo Special Programs Coordinator County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing & Community Development Phone: (808) 959-4642 Fax: (808) 959-9308 E-mail: ohcdloans@hawaiicounty.gov Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777