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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (October - December 2008)Elderly Activities Division's Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI`I'S SENIORS Vol. 10 No. 4 October- December 2008 33rd ANNUAL HAWAI`I STATE SENIOR SOFTBALL TOURNEY CHAMPS Division A - Hilo Pomaikai Division B - Honomu Rockets Division E - Hamakua Coast Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics IV (Results Enclosed) East Hawai`i Primetime Wellness Fair Nov. 18, Edith Kanakaole/Aunty Sallys ERS: Teachers & Volunteer Christmas Recognition Luncheon December 11, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Your Direct Link to Services and Benefits Published quarterly by the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Information and Assistance Phone (808) 961 -8777 Harry Kim Mayor, County of Hawai`i Coordinated Services for the Elderly ASSISTING SENIORS IN OBTAINING BENEFITS Coordinated Services for the Elderly is known for it's outstanding Transportation and Outreach Services, yet also provides much more assistance behind the scenes to help the seniors of our community. Through its Information and Assistance process, CSE helps seniors with complicated applications for low- income and elderly housing, Food Stamps, State Financial & Medical Assistance, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, Social Security & Medicare, Advance Health Care Directives, Care Home Placement, Long Term Care options, Citizenship, State I.D. Card, In-Home Chore services, Case Management Referral & IDT Members, among others. Through the years, CSE has enhanced the lives of the seniors of the Big Island, & their families, by finding the help they need to live independently with dignity. Many seniors are unaware of benefits that may be available, or what they may be entitled to receive. CSE works together with other service agencies of the Aging Network to ensure that the seniors of Hawai`i County needs are met. Through CSE's intake and assessment process, CSE staff identifies clients needs, completes appropriate forms & applications, and /or makes the appropriate Referrals to meet the needs identified. Pictured above is East Hawai`i's Karen Kotaki, CSW III doing an in- home assessment. AIRS CONFERENCE Christine Namahoe-Loo, CSE East Hawai`i's Program Director (TA), attended the AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) Conference in Houston, Texas, on May 16-22. Christine Namahoe- Loo will be a frontlines person for the ADRC project which plans to open in later 2008. Participation in the conference provided valuable information and resources on "Intake & Referral Systems." She gained valuable information on the service delivery (understand & implement in a friendly and efficient manner), interventions and development of I &R (Information and Referral). Much "Mahalo" to the Hawai`i County Office of Aging for their support and funding in sending Ms. Namahoe-Loo to the conference where she received her AIRS-A Certification. L -R: Deidre Sumic, RN Aging & Disability Specialist, Christine Namahoe-Loo, CSE E. HI. Program Director (TA), Elinor Takahashi, Info & Outreach Aid with Maui Office Of Aging, Nancy Moser, APRN with State Executive Office Of Aging, Marina Fernandez, Info & Outreach Aid with Maui Office of Aging. Missing from Hawai`i is Kaua`i's June Renaud - Program Specialist with Agency on Elderly Affairs. EAD HOTLINE FOR... "INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE" CALL 961 -8777 Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 YOU'VE COME OF AGE "CSE's new Alpha Card I.D. System" If you are 60 years of age or better, then you are entitled to get a little break for reaching this milestone. Coordinated Services issues the Senior ID Card for the County of Hawai`i. This is your passport to savings at many merchants and businesses around the island. When you register, you will be given your ID card and a discount booklet which lists the places where you can get a break on the price of goods and /or services. Discount amounts vary, and the listing is updated Periodically. Your ID card will have your picture on it, which is helpful to people who do not have a driver's license and need a picture ID. CSE will no longer have to take your picture with a Polaroid camera, cut & paste, and laminate the card. CSE has embarked on a new "Alpha Card I.D. System" which takes about 15-20 minutes (completion of the registration form, inputting and processing the ID card), and it is more cost efficient. For information call the Coordinated Services for the Elderly at 961-8777 in Hilo or at 322-1812 in Kona. The only requirement for an I.D. Card is that you be 60 years of age or over and a resident of Hawai`i County. CSE would like to thank the County in purchasing the East Hawai`i I.D. system, and Councilman K. Angel Pilago for the West Hawai`i I.D. system. "Mahalo!!!" L -R: West Hawai`i's Terence Terada & Walter Fisher, CSW Ill's, practice on the new Alpha Card I.D. System. CSE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON Coordinated Services for the Elderly will be recognizing the efforts of the many dedicated volunteers who serve our elderly citizens around the island. Whether they are washing a van, driving a van, answering telephones, filing, interpreting, typing, assisting in the issurance of Senior I.D. Cards, taking messages for staff, or "swamping" (helping clients in and out of the vans), CSE volunteers are an integral part of our operations. As CSE staff always say, "We couldn't do it without you!!" This year's West Hawai`i CSE Volunteer Recognition Luncheon will be held on October 29, 2008, and the East Hawai`i Volunteer Recognition Luncheon is scheduled for November 07, 2008. CSE volunteers will be contacted and informed of the place and time of the event. Mary Chun, CSPA and the North Hilo Volunteers. South Hilo Volunteers and the East Hawai`i Staff. Kupuna News 3 October- December 2008 CSE END-OF-YEAR WORKSHOP The Coordinated Services for the Elderly Program held their Annual End-of-Year Workshop at the Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) from May 21-23, The workshop focused in on the contracts (Title III & State Chore Contract) with HCOA & DHS, Goals & Objectives (`08- '09), Policies and Procedures / Standards, Resource Directory, Discount & Benefits Booklet Information, reporting systems of various contracts, Information & Assistance Standards, Outreach Standards, Information and Assistance Center, Safety Issues & training, Bi- Lingual Service Plan, Transportation Manual, ADRC "One-Stop-Shop," - Aging Disability Resource Center, P &R Strategic Plan, and staff problems, Concerns, and "Wish Lists!!" Special guest speakers /trainers were Suzanni A.L. Hopp, Employee Development Specialist of the County of Hawai`i, Department of Human Resources who presented her topic on "Positive Attitude." Aaron Yamasaki of HOSPICE of Hilo spoke on the topic of "Advance Healthcare Directive (5 Wishes), and Daniel Santos taught a Mandatory "Defensive Drivers Training" class to all CSE participants and other EAD staff at the workshop. Back L-R: Darryl Noda, Harold Bugado, Sheri Ann Rodrigues, Alexander Grantz, Sophia laukea, Linda Eblacas, Cynthia Malani, Zoey Anne Bianchi, Terry Saito, Junie Ann Kamoku. Front L-R: Darlette Miguel, Sidney Kanno and Jill Sugiyama. Daniel Santos, Safety Trainer, Safety Division, Mandatory Defensive Drivers Training Class. Aaron Yamasaki, Hospice of Hilo, Advance Healthcare Directive (5 Wishes). Suzanni A.L. Hopp, Employee Development Specialist, Department of Human Resources, "Positive Attitude," Class. Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 ELDERLY RECREATION SERVICES Happy FAT EIGHT was celebrated in Aug., honoring our longest ERS main office volunteer Charlotte Kawamoto! She's "DA BOSS " and can't be beat! Thank you to all our loyal and devoted ERS volunteers who help make everyday a special one for all our classes, clubs and events. ERS Is The BEST!!! Contact ERS at 961-8710 for more information about our programs or visit us online at www.co.hawaii.hi.us Upcoming ERS Events..... Halloween Ground Golf Social-Fri. Oct 24, 2008 Greenwell Park (Islandwide) Badminton Halloween Social-Tue. Oct. 28, 2008 Hilo Armony Monster Mash Casino-Fri. Oct. 31, 2008 Keaau Senior Center (Pahoa, Sr. of Paradise, Keaau, Mt. View and Volcano) 2008 Sushi and Rice Contest-Thu. Nov. 20 2008 Aunty Sally's Luau House A Silver and Gold Christmas-Thu. Dec. 11, 2008 Nani Mau Gardens Restaurant (Kamana, Keaau and Pomaikai Senior Centers) CongratuIations to Tom Poy, Laupahoehoe Club President for begin awarded the 2008 Older American Award! He was reccognized by the club members. Pictured with lovely wife Kawaihona. Kamana Senior Center Hula group Moani Keala Ona Pua welcomed the Okinawan group at the Airport in traditional Hawaiian style. Ruth Walker makes sure the Mayor of Okinawa Gets his moves right!!! ALOHA!!! Kupuna News 5 October - December 2008 Class & Senior Club Happenings........ Come Join Us and Keep Active, Healthy and Happy! Honokaa Senior Club members at "work" during a Maki Sushi Demonstration. The end product was DELICIOUS!!! The Rainbowl Line Dancers from Kona get their groove on at the LINE DANCE ROUNDUP held at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. Students from the Kamana Senior Center Creative Gardening class have a educational tour of Rosette's Nursery in Paradise. The "ART" of Bonsai is practiced every Wednesdays at Kamana Senior Center. Stop by or join the class for a "Zen" experience. Pictured is Ronald Kurokawa tending to one of his masterpieces. Talented Gateball players came from around the state for a Friendship Tournament at University Heights Park in Hilo. Pictured Mrs. Nozaki, Mrs. Oshiro and Mr. Tohara geared up to play. Golden Motion Yoga is taught traditionally or modified to include the use of a chair. Sign-up for one of the 4 classes. Kupuna News 6 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Special Programs 2008 Moku O Hawaii Sr. Olympics Final Results The final results of the 19 events held were: Badminton: (Male, 55 -64 yrs.) 1st place, Richard Nagano/Wendall Cabanas (Hilo); 2nd, Donald Nishioka/Victor Antony, Hilo; (Female, 55 -64 yrs.) 1st, Jean Chen /Sach iko Shimasaki, Hilo; (Male 65 -74 yrs.) 1st, Larry Straton /Thomas Chen, Hilo, 2nd, Francis Toyama /John Chan, Hilo; (Female, 65 -74 yrs.) Hazel Toyama /Erlinda Rance, Hilo, 2nd, Susan Hauanio, Keaau; (Male 75+ yrs.) Clarence Andrade /Robert Hirano, Hilo. Basketball Shoot: (Female, 55 -64 yrs.) 1 st, Encarnation Datuin of Laupahoehoe; 1 st (Male 65 -74 yrs.) Harold Bugado, Hilo; 2nd, Melvin Mabuni (Kona); (Female, 65 -74) Jane Matsumoto, Pa'auilo; 2nd, Susan Hauanio, Keaau; (Male, 75 + yrs.) Clarence Andrade, Hilo; 2nd, (tie) Joe Ah Choy, Honoka'a and Alfonso Mitchell (Kohala); 3rd (Female, 75+ yrs.) (tie) Marcela Rivera, Laupahoehoe, and Irene Izumi (Kona). Bowling: (Male, 55 -64) 1st, Alfonso Cordeiro, Hilo; 2nd, Clyde Sakoda, Hilo; 3rd, Wayne Hayashi, Hilo. (Female, 55 -64) 1st, Alice Chuberko, Hilo; 2nd, Nancy Uchida, Hilo; 3rd Lillian Kaeha, Hilo; (Male 65 -74) 1st, Ronald Harada; 2nd, Stanley Zakahi, Kona; 3rd, Joe Correa, Hilo; (Female, 65 -74) 1st, Ruth Fukushima, Hilo; 2nd, Betty Benevides, Hilo; 3rd, Carol Correa, Hilo; (Male, 75 +) 1 st, Isamu Fujioka, Hilo; 2nd, Robert Yoshizumi, Hilo; 3rd , Masashi Kitaoka, Kona; (Female, 75 +) 1st, Shizue Kaya, Hilo; 2nd, Thelma Lim, Hilo; 3rd Peggy Hamano, Hilo. Darts: (Male, 55 -64) 1st, Herbert Leong, Honoka'a; 2nd, John Miller, Pahala; 3rd William Choy Hee, Laupahoehoe; (Female, 55 -64) 1st, Nyala Neill, Hilo; 2nd, Juanita Mercado, Laupahoehoe; 3rd, Marylou Gomes, Pa'auilo; (Male, 65 -74) 1st, Robert Brigoli, Sr. (Hilo); 2nd, Paul Chew, Ocean View; 3rd Melvin Mabuni, Kona; (Female, 65 -74) 1st, Narcissa Blair, Waimea; 2nd, Sylvia Montero, Waimea; 3rd Virginia Yagong, Honoka'a; (Male, 75 +) 1 st , Alfonso Mitchell, Kohala; 2nd, Robert Higa, Honoka'a; 3rd, Charles Wagaman, Hilo; (Female, 75 +) 1st , Sumiko Ito, Honoka'a; 2nd, Teruko Kaneshiro, Kohala; 3rd , Emiko Iwashita, Pa'auilo. Frisbee throw: (Male, 55 -64) 1st, William Choy Hee, Laupahoehoe; 2nd, Harry Cabreira, 3rd John Miller, Pahala; (Female, 55 -64) 1st, Sally Dela Cruz, Na'alehu; 2nd, Patricia Yamamoto, Hilo; 3rd, Violet Carvalho, Pa'auilo; (Male, 65 -74) 1st, Melvin Mabuni, Kona; 2nd, Robert Brigolli, Sr., Hilo; 3rd, Rodrigo Peralta, Laupahoehoe; (Female, 65 -74) 1st, Suzanne Tamashiro, Honoka'a; 2nd, Eugenia Yabes, Honomu; 3rd Beatrice Cabral, Laupahoehoe; (Male, 75 +) 1 st, Clarence Andrade, Hilo; 2nd Robert Pennington, Ocean View; 3rd, Robert Higa, Honoka'a; (Female, 75 +) 1st, Dorothy Williams, Hilo; 2nd, Julia Kaneshige, Pa'auilo; 3rd, Jo Rabago, Hakalau. Gateball: (Team event) 1st, Hilo B Team: Hiroyuki Honda, Bea Isemoto, Tomiko Ishikawa, Ichiko Okada, Sue Suzuki, Leatrice Uchida; 2nd, Kohala A: Margaret Couttie, Madelaine Kawai, Alfonso Mitchell, Lucy Pasco, George River; 3rd, Shamrocks: Mary dela Cruz, Eddie Miyamoto, Hajime Mukai, Patsy Muramoto, Erlinda Rances. Big Island Senior Golf: (Male, 55 -64) 1 st, Nicolas Ahyo, Hilo; 2nd Peter Aprecio, Kona; 3rd, Francisco Ramos, Hilo; (Female, 55 -64) 1 st, Vivian Mark, Hilo; 2nd Carol Allison, Waikoloa; 3rd, Susan Madeisky, Waimea; (Male, 65 -74) 1 st, E. Clyde Puana, Keaau; 2nd James Alcoshiba, Hilo; 3rd Phil Yoshimura; (Female, 65 -74) 1 st, Akiko Lundstrom, Kona; 2nd Jan Smith, Keaau; 3rd, Susan Pauole, Hilo; (Male, 75 +) 1st, Masanobu Oga, Kona; 2nd, Ed Toriano, Hilo; 3rd Noriyoshi Uekawa, Hilo; (Female, 75 +) 1 st, Setsue Okuda, Kona; 2nd, Aloha Northam, Papaikou; 3rd, Jan Nishi, Hilo. Kupuna News 7 October - December 2008 Ground Golf (Team): (Male, 55-64) 1st, Maximo Guitano ( Kohala), Roy Kouke ( Kohala), Minoru Nakasato /Alfonso Mitchell ( Kohala), George Rivera ( Kohala), James Tohara ( Kohala); 2nd, Carol Costa ( Pahoa), Richard Costa ( Pahoa), Lucie Hopp (Kea'au), Laureta Kaawaloa ( Pahoa), Shirley Stillman (Hilo); 3rd, Mamie Bramlett (Kona), Lucy Pasco ( Kohala), Mamo Shontell ( Kohala), Madeline Kawai ( Kohala), Margaret Couttie ( Kohala). Hanafuda: 1st, Suzanne Tamashiro, Honoka'a; 2nd, Robert Higa, Honoka'a; 3rd, Caroline Javar, Pahala. Home Run Derby: (Team) 1 st, Harry Cabreira, Kealoha Mingo, Sally Wood; 2nd, Don Pua, Bill Santos, Manny Kaapana; 3rd, Yvonne Carineo, Dennis Phelan, and Nano Yurong. Horseshoe Toss (Doubles): Division A Club: 1st, Enrique Madera /Lucy Hopp; 2nd, Richard Costa /Carl Costa; 3rd, Ronald Irish/Violet Irish. Division B Club: 1st, Reginald Gomes /Roman Kowalski; 2nd, Kalani Aki /Gabriel Saberon; 3rd, David Calles /Philimon Austria. Sr. Men Division: 1st place, Harry Cabrera /Alfonso Mitchell, 2nd place, Roy Kouke /Minoru Nakasato (No 3rd place). Sr. Women Division: 1st, Lillian Whitney / Mahea Akuna; 2nd, Violet Ka'ai /Pearl Wong; 3rd, Nyala Neill /Erlinda Rances. Jan-Ken-Po: 1st, Betty Jose, Honoka'a; 2nd, Robert Brigolli, Sr., Hilo; 3rd, Jo Rabago, Hakalau. Mah Jong: 1st, Thelma Lim, Hilo; 2nd, Tomiko Ishikawa, Hilo; 3rd, Mabel Shimabukuro, Hilo. Pool: (Male, 55 -64) 1st, Edward Jumalon, Kona; 2nd, Gabriel Saberon, Mt. View; 3rd, Stanley Sakamoto, Kona. (Male, 65 -74) 1st, Mamerto Macanas, Kohala; 2nd, Kiyoshi Nakamura, Kona; 3rd, George Pule, Kohala; (Male, 75 +) 1st, Joseph Cazimero, Kohala; 2nd, Frank Usman, Pahala; 3rd, Goichi Furusho, Pahala. Rummikub: 1st, Theresa Partridge, Hilo; 2nd, Terry DeVera, Honoka'a; 3rd, Queen Akiu, Na'alehu. Softball Throw: (Male, 55 -64) 1st Ron Koehler, Hilo; 2nd, Harry Cabreira, Kohala. (Female, 55 -64) 1st, Yvonne Carineo, Hilo; 2nd, Norma Garza, Papa'aloa. (Male, 65-74) 1st, William Graham, Kohala, 2nd David Garza, Papa'aloa; 3rd Robert Brigolli, Sr., Hilo. (Female, 65-74) 1st Susan Hauanio, Keaau; 2nd, Beatrice Cabral, Ookala. (Male, 75 +) 1 st Billy Demello, Hilo; 2nd, Clarence Andrade, Hilo, 3rd , George Cabral, Ookala. (Female, 75 +) 1st Caroline Hart, Honoka'a; 2nd, Doris Hahn, Kona; 3rd, Josephine Kini, Honoka'a. Tennis: 1st, Alice Lauro /Rocky Holck, Kona; 2nd, Sachie Murata /Irenen Izumi, Kona; 3rd, Myrna Nishikawa- Nakamoto /Esther Shigezawa, Kona, and Molly Nakano/Suzanne Tamashiro. Walk-A-thon: 1st, (Female, 55 -64) Nyala Neil, Hilo; 2nd Claire Inman, Kona. (Male, 65-74) 1st, Richard Alderon, Hakalau; 2nd, Rodrigo Peralta, Papa'aloa; 3rd , Melvin Mabuni, Kona. (Female 65-74) 1st, Suzy Tamashiro, Honoka'a; 2nd, Remedios Orallo, Laupahoehoe; 3rd Leatrice Uchida, Hilo. (Male, 75 +) 1st, Clarence Andrade, Hilo, 2nd , Quintain Martinez, Honoka'a. (Female, 75 +) 1st, Irene Izumi, Kona; 2nd, Asia Pilar, Honoka'a. Hawai`i Kupuna Softball Tournament: Division I, 1st Kona Gold, 2nd, Hilo Pomaikai, 3rd, Waimea Paniolo. Division II, 1st, West Side; 2nd, Ka Nani O Honoka'a; 3rd, Puukapu. Division III, 1st Kupuna Pride; 2nd, Hui O Na Kolohe; 3rd, Papaikou. Kupuna News 8 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program RSVP Honors Hilo Town Volunteers The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Hawai`i County held its final recognition for the year by honoring the Hilo town volunteers. In attendance were 410 volunteers and guests and everyone enjoyed the lunch of prime rib, stuffed salmon and teri chicken. Special recognition was given to volunteers with 5, 10, 15, 20+ years of service. Each volunteer was presented with either a certificate or service pin. 32 Year Volunteer: P&R Director Patricia Engelhard, Council Chairperson Peter Hoffmann, Volunteer Violet Ma'e, RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, mayor's representative Napua Brown, RSVP Director Charles Ikeda and Councilman Bob Jacobson. 25 Year Volunteer: P&R Director Patricia Engelhard, Bob Jacobson, Volunteer Yukie Kashimoto, Peter Hoffmann, Clarita Corpuz, Charles Ikeda and Napua Brown. 20+ Year Volunteers: Waichi Ouye(24), Makiko Ohashi (23), Pat Engelhard, Helen Young(22), George Yamamoto (22), Roselyn Victorine(22), Bob Jacobson, Ethel Yonemitsu(24), Lei Tsuji(22), Pete Hoffmann, Sawayo Ono(22), Michiko Asai(22), Dorothy Williams(21) and Napua Brown. 20 Year Volunteers: Bob Jacobson, Clarita Corpuz, Mary Yamada, Pat Engelhard, Maxine Nathaniel, Peter Hoffmann, Francis Markham, Virginia Maeda and Napua Brown. Kupuna News 9 October - December 2008 15 Year Volunteers, L-R: Mayor's representative, Napua Brown, Council Chairperson Peter Hoffmann, Yachiyo Hamada, Steamy Chow, Lily Chow, Fusae Miyamoto, Hisae Masaki, Esther Suyama, Mildred Wi- nans and P & R Director Patricia Engelhard. 10 Year Volunteers, L to R: Betty Wung, Anna Westcott, Te- ruko Taniguchi, Janet Yamashiro, Lillie Tsuchiya, Ruby Shishido, Norma Samson, Masa Taniguchi, Doris Takimoto, Masae Saito, Helen Nakamura, Kikue Sueda, Mildred Naka- gawa, Jean Konno, Bea Nakaishi, Toyo Ishizu, Signe Lus- comb, Edna Kansaku, Sue Goto, Kikuo Hasegawa, Jane Fuji- oka, Tomiko Ishikawa, Amy and Harold Bugado. 5 Year Volunteers, L-R: Mikiko Nakamura, Fukue Ya- masaki, Carole Tsutsumi, Taeko Tokuyama, Kay Hisanaga, Sally Tokuyama, Itsue Yamasaki, Aki Takeguchi, Katsuko Oyama, Walter White, Elaine Naka- oka, Doreen Usui, Amy Matsukado, Dorothy Matsui, Emiko Goya, Aiko Fujimoto, Penny Madamba, Trina DeMotta, Rose Vivian-Chai, Barbara Heavens, Mollie Chun. Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Mahalo to all our volunteers who participated in our School Supply Drive!! Over $20,000 donated to help elementary schools. With appreciation, RSVP Staff Kupuna News 11 October - December 2008 Public Works volunteers: Standing; Supervisor Alan Salavea, Janet Yamashiro, Rudy Serain, Arlene Yonamine, Masako Sanehira, Barbara Tashiro. Seated: Jackie Valera, Doreen Lucas, Sofie Corpuz and Gail Nishimura. Kona Marathon Volunteers seated: Marie Kuramoto, Helen Matsui, Helen Ozaki, Shirley Kawamoto. Back row: Clarita Corpuz, Betty Ben, Ichiko Okada, Sue Kajiwara, Jeanette Hanagami, Doris Takimoto and Sets Kanayama. Hilo High School registrar's office: Vicky Calica, Sally Bowman, Marge Kanemitsu, and May Murakami. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers: Isobel Donovan, Liddy Slejmar, Sidney Buff with Restore Development Coordina- tor Jennifer Wellbers. Senior Produce at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium: Vicky Calica, Ichiko Okada, Elaine Nakaoka, Alice Oie, Sofie Corpuz, Betty Arakaki, Helen Ozaki, Doris Takimoto, Laura Padilla, Violet Nariyoshi, Danny Padilla, Clara Mizuba and Alex Baxa. Senior Produce at HIAC: Yae Koizumi, Sue Nakamura, Co- ordinator Horace Farr, Helen Matsui, Michi Ikeda, Jo Cox, Shigeko Kiyojima, Pat Yamamoto, and Lucy Abregano. Senior Produce at Papaikou Senior Center: Maria Do- mingo, Lonie Valledor, Teopista Tulang, Nick Valledor, Luisa Manzano, Grace Medeiros, Shizuno Sadanaga, and Tadao Matsuzaki. Yano Hall Senior Produce distributors: Francisca Delo Santos, Kazuyo Sasaki, Gladys Nelson, Kay Sugai, and Laura Yano. Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Nutrition Program Highlights Staying "well" are Pahoa's CSW Priscilla Hocson, left, as she monitors the blood pressure of Margaret Branco. "PRIMETIME" WELLNESS Mark your calendars for the East Hawai`i Primetime Wellness Fair, coming to Hilo on Tuesday, November 18, from 8:30 - 1:00. Over 40 booths will be set up at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, offering free flu shots for seniors, free glucose and cholesterol screenings by Clinical Labs, and even free massages by the Healing Ohana and Big Island Academy of Massage! Over at Aunty Sally's Luau Hale, there will be a food demo by Audrey Wilson, and bingo with prizes provided by our partner, First Hawaiian Bank. Come join us, and learn about staying well! In November, information on the fair will be available at any First Hawaiian Bank, or any nutrition site. You can also call 961 -8726 for more information. HONOKAA FEAST The Honokaa Nutrition Site celebrated the end of summer with a feast - full of fruit (banana lumpia), veggies (pinakbet), sushi, and even orange /rosemary roast chicken! From left are Sadako Kato, Yoshino Nagasako, Fumiko Yanagisawa, Florence Nakanelua, driver Bernie Johansen, and Alice Cypriano. WELCOME EDIE! Naalehu said "Hi" to new CSW Edie Manzano Frazier. From left - Irene Kohara, Margie Callan, Marcie Castaneda, Mary Spencer, Ben Gomes, Edie, Mabel Kaipo, Bert Nishi- moto, Loretta Barro and Carlina Galimba. Kupuna News 13 October - December 2008 Seniors from the Waimea Nutrition Site were treated to a special hula presentation by students of the Kanu`oka Aina Charter School. Elsie Lewi celebrated her 80th birthday with friends from the Kealakekua, Holualoa and Kailua sites, and even played "Blue Darling". Carla Carpenter Kabalis is our new Commu- nity Service Program Assistant II, and will oversee our Meals on Wheels program. Relaxing in Pahoa were "da guys", from left, Eric Bermudez, Don Baxter, George Mueller and Mike Lampron. There's a new face at the Kailua Nutrition Site. STEP employee Ed O'Hara helps Virginia Ybarra with her lunch. Charline Blanco is our new Clerk III, and makes sure that our staff is paid, and that our reports are done on time. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Community Service Employment Program Senior Training &Employment Program (STEP) would like to welcome Renee Kusano, newly hired account clerk who started on June 19, 2008. Renee, who likes to bake, formerly worked for a non-profit for 16 years. STEP would like to wish her well on her new endeavor. Good luck and welcome aboard. Joyce Cohen getting exercise while raking leaves at Mohouli Park Supervisor Jason Mattos said that Raymond Reis is an excellent worker at the Veterans Cemetery Dominic Reyes and Supervisor Glenn Arakawa with enrollee Pearl Awaa at Carvalho Park Richard Mayo enjoys his job tending to Ainako Park Chaves Armijo did a fantastic job cleaning Andrews Gym Supervisor George Saito with new enrollee George Tamane at the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo. Kupuna News 15 October - December 2008 Harold Bugado EAD Director Patricia Dunn CSW I CSE Hilo Sophia laukea CSW I CSE Hilo/Ka`u Jun Ishimine CSW I CSE Hilo Geri Lyman CSW I CSE Hilo Reyn Maeno CSW I CSE Hilo Sidney Kanno EAD Assistant Operations Director Leihua Malani CSW I CSE Hilo Arlene-Ohara CSW I CSE Hilo/Puna Terry Terada CSW I CSE Kona Sissy Waite CSW I CSE Kona Kathleen Azevedo Van Driver RSVP Hilo Calvin Tsugawa Van Driver Nutrition Bernadette Johansen Van Driver Nutrition Michael Au Meals on Wheels Nutrition April-Bautista Meals on Wheels Nutrition Nelson Doria Meals on Wheels Nutrition Alfred Fernandez Meals on Wheels Nutrition Earl Fujishige Meals on Wheels Nutrition Jennifer Hofpar Meals on Wheels Nutrition CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 24: ERS: Ground Golf Social Greenwell Park, 9:30AM-1:30PM Coran Kitaoka, 323-3190 28: ERS: Badminton Halloween Social Hilo Armory, 9:OOAM-12:OOPM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 29: CSE: West Hawaii Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 9:30AM-1:OOPM Junie Ann Kamoku, 322-1812 31: ERS: Puna Casino Kea`au Community Center Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 NOVEMBER 4: ELECTION DAY - HOLIDAY 7; CSE: East Hawai`i Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 9:30AM-1:OOPM Christine Namahoe-Loo, 961-8777 18: HCNP: East Hawai`i Primetime Wellness Fair Edith Kanakaole & Aunty Sallys, 8:30AM-1:OOPM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 20: ERS: Sushi & Rice Contest Aunty Sallys, 9:OOAM-1:OOPM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 27: THANKSGIVING - HOLIDAY DECEMBER 11: ERS: Teacher & Volunteer Christmas Recognition Luncheon Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku`ola Room 9:30AM-1:OOPM Roann Okamura, 961-8710 25: CHIRSTMAS DAY - HOLIDAY The County of Hawai`i does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs or activities" Should you require any special needs, contact the respective program at least 10 days prior to the event. If you are unable to provide the advance notice, the Elderly Activities Division staff will attempt to make a reasonable accommodation to satisfy the request as long as it does not impose an undue hardship.