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June 2008 • Tony Baccay, Editor • Elderly Affairs Division Quarterly PublicationDepartment of Community Services • Mufi Hannemann, Mayor • City & County of Honolulu

BAYSA and TAKAMOTO:OUTSTANDING SENIOR VOLUNTEERSBy May Fujii Foo

Dr. Norberto Baysa and GladysTakamoto were recently honored asOahu’s 2008 Outstanding Male andFemale Volunteers of the Year at the42nd Annual Mayor’s Senior Recogni-tion Program held at the HawaiiConvention Center on April 11, 2008.They were selected from among 80nominees from clubs and organiza-tions island-wide.

Sponsored once again by HawaiiMedical Service Association and FirstHawaiian Bank, with financial dona-tions from Island Insurance Founda-tion, Hawaii Government EmployeesAssociation and the Miramar WaikikiHotel, the event drew family, friends,and dignitaries to honor older adultswho have generously and selflesslygiven of themselves and who embodythe program theme of “Healthy Livingby Sharing Aloha.”

Nominated by theWahiawa RainbowSeniors Club, Dr.Norberto Baysaserves as their Presi-dent who never lets ameeting or groupactivity end without

leading a group exercise. “He alwayslooks for ways that will benefit seniors,”said his nominator. During an unex-pected major physician shortage, hevolunteered his services while continuingto serve on various Boards for WahiawaGeneral Hospital and its affiliatedcompanies. A volunteer team physicianfor the Waialua High School footballteam, he also contributed thousands ofhours helping the poor in the Philip-pines, Indonesia and the DominicanRepublic as an internist with AlohaMedical Mission. Dr. Baysa has neverlooked for recognition. He is a superbexample of a local boy who assimilatedthe values of community service, had adream to really make a difference, anddedicated his life to serving the commu-nity.

Gladys Takamoto hasbeen volunteering forover 23 years helping inthe front office atLanakila MultipurposeSenior Center, assistingseniors over the tele-phone or helping them

with their problems. She teaches aquilting class and has served in leader-

ship positions with the Center’sJapanese Cultural Club. Gladys alsoparticipates in recreational activitieswith Hawaii Medical Center (for-merly St. Francis Medical Center)patients and ensures gifts arewrapped and delivered to patientsof Kuakini Medical Center duringthe holiday season. She also servesas an escort shopper for frail se-niors. When asked why she gives ofher time and talents, she said,“Volunteering fosters camaraderie,laughter and fun.” City Councilmember Rod Tam and the staff ofLanakila Multipurpose SeniorCenter, nominators of GladysTakamoto said, “May we look this

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6 WAIKIKI HEALTH CENTER OFFERSSENIORS AFFORDABLE MEDICALCARE AND OTHER HELP

7 EAD WELCOMES NEW BUGETANALYST

7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7 SENIOR HANDBOOK UPDATES

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good and be so healthy and mentallysharp.”

The Platinum AkamaiLiving LifetimeAchievement Awardwas presented toNellie Aina, nomi-nated by theWaimanalo Seniors.She volunteers for the

Waimanalo Senior Program, Alu LikeKupuna Program, the Waimanalo andKailua Food Banks, and the Neighbor-hood Watch Program. At the Alu Likeprogram, she arrives early to preparefor the day’s activities and assists withmeal services. She leads the group withsinging and entertains with herukulele. Homeless families living alongthe beach are greeted with aloha as shedelivers food, blankets and clothing.Sharing aloha is what Nellie is allabout.

Nominated by KokuaKalihi Valley ElderlyServices Program,Gloria Lopez was thewinner of the GoldAkamai LivingLifetime AchievementAward. Gloria not

only volunteers Monday throughFriday, but is also available on week-ends. A major source of encourage-ment to her fellow seniors, she is theprimary resource in keeping seniorsinformed of programs available andwhat needs to be done to receivehealth and social services. She assistswith daily blood pressure screenings,teaches dance and exercise move-

ments, assists frail seniors with theirshopping, and supports their efforts toremain independent and active for aslong as possible. “Gloria is alwaysready, willing, and able to help in anyemergency situation,” her nominatorsaid. “Going the extra mile is just apart of who she is.”

Gladys Watanabe,nominated by theAiealani Seniors’Club, was the recipi-ent of the SilverAkamai LivingLifetime Award. Shehas served as Trea-

surer and is currently their RecordingSecretary. She provides transportationfor members who are unable to drive.An avid recycler, she initiated theClub’s Recycling Program, collectingand donating items to the neighboringschools’ recycling events. Often re-ferred to as the “Rose Lady,” she isactive with the Honolulu Rose Society,serving as past Secretary and currentlyserving as Historian. “Gladys unself-ishly gives of her time without regardfor personal recognition or benefit,”said her nominator.

“Florence Menor hasbeen staffing thereception desk,helping withfundraisers, andserving as RecordingSecretary for theJapanese Cultural

Club,” said the nominator of theBronze Akamai Living LifetimeAchievement Award winner. Nomi-

nated by the Lanakila Multi-PurposeSenior Center, Florence is one of theCenter’s hula performers who enter-tains at nursing homes, day carecenters and hospitals. She volunteersat Hawaii Medical Center, St. TheresaSchool and Kapiolani Women’s andChildren’s Medical Center. She assistsfriends and neighbors with theirshopping and even provides meals forthose who are recovering from anillness. The volunteer spirit is part andparcel of Florence’s character.

In his keynoteaddress to thehonorees,Mayor MufiHannemannpraised theirvolunteerservices inmentoring thenext genera-

tion. “You’ve been doing this a longtime,” Hannemann said. “It’s impor-tant for our next generation to followyour example and to continue to sharewith others what you’ve learned.” TheMayor, much to the delight of theaudience, serenaded the honorees withhis rendition of “Venus”, accompaniedby the Royal Hawaiian Band.

Hawaii’s congressional delegates toWashington DC sent messages ofcongratulations to the honorees. “Yourselfless efforts reflect your steadfastcommitment to enhancing the socialwell-being of the community,” SenatorDaniel K. Inouye wrote. “Your years ofwisdom provide guidance and supportto many of Oahu’s children andfamilies.”

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“As much as this morning is to showour appreciation, it is also an eventthat celebrates the spirit ofvolunteerism and the important roleyou play in our community,” SenatorDaniel K. Akaka wrote. “I thank eachand every one of you on behalf of thepeople you have touched throughoutthe years.”

“Without your contributions andaloha spirit, many individuals in ourcommunity would not receive theproper services, attention and/ormotivation that they need to maintaina healthy, productive life,” Congress-man Neil Abercrombie wrote. “I’mconfident that everyone who has beenassisted by today’s honorees would behappy that they are being recognizedbecause these volunteers are seen as afriend and hero in the hearts andminds of those being served.”

Congresswoman Mazie K. Hironocommended the honorees for beingtrue community resources, enrichingthe lives of others. “The commitment,remarkable energy, and talent of ourretired and senior volunteers are gifts,”she wrote. “I hope these outstandingindividuals continue to inspire otherswith “healthy living” and by “sharingtheir aloha.”

In addition to honoring the kupunanominees, Mayor Hannemann, theHonolulu Committee on Aging andthe Elderly Affairs Division alsohonored 2 orgaizations for theirvoluntary contributions to the welfareof seniors. The Lei Hulu Award isbestowed to elder-friendly businessesthat provide resources, programs andsupport for kupuna.

Monarch Properties, Inc., nominatedby Hawaii Meals on Wheels, providessupport by fundraising each year andby letting employees deliver mealseach week to homebound clients inthe neighborhood surrounding theirbusiness. Everett Kaneshige, COO andfounder of Monarch Properties’ mealdelivery program, felt businessesshould not only monetarily contributeto charities but also give back to thecommunity on a personal level. Thismodel gives opportunities to employ-ees who want to give back to thecommunity but never had the time tofit it in their schedules.

Mary Charles and Associates, Inc.(MC&A), nominated by Project Dana,provided a major makeover of ProjectDana’s headquarters on Nakookoo

Street. On December 13, 2007, 130employees each devoted 5 hours to thenearly 80 year-old cottage by replacingscreens, rain gutters, lattices andflooring, prepping and paintingsurfaces, and landscaping the yard.The materials and labor provided havean estimated value of $25,000. Inaddition, MC&A employees created 52gift baskets of useful household itemsfor Project Dana clients.

KGMB TVpersonalities,Kim Genaulaand Guy Hagi,emceed the

morning programwith KarenKeawehawaii, the“First Lady of Hawai-ian Music,” bringingthe house down withher lively music andcomedy routine asonly she knows how.The Na Kupuna

O‘Koolau Performers and the RoyalHawaiian Band, under the direction ofBandmaster Michael Nakasone,provided the morning entertainment.

Angela Keen distributesWalk Wise bandanas tosenior nominees.

Mayor Hannemann, left, and Joan Naguwa, SeniorRecognition Program Chairperson, far right, presentthe Lei Hulu Award to Everett Kaneshige, COO andfounder of Monarch Properties, Inc. meal deliveryprogram and Bobbie Favela, meal program co-coordinator.

Mayor Hannemann, left and Joan Naguwa, far right,present the Lei Hulu Award to Barbara Coffer andChris Resich of the Mary Charles and Associates, Inc.

Members of theNa KupunaO‘Koolauperform forguests.

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June 1 marks the beginning of hurricaneseason for the mainland and Hawaii.For the next six months, we face anincreased risk of being impacted by ahurricane, tropical storm, or othersevere weather system.

Hawaii’s catastrophic hurricane disasterhistory impact is, thankfully, ratherlimited. Only three hurricanes in thepast 49 years have made direct landfall:Hurricane Dot in 1959, Hurricane Iwain 1982 and Hurricane Iniki in 1992.However, the caveat is that it only takesone event, one direct hit to create a diresituation for all of us.

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrinamade landfall in Louisiana. Withinhours, the eye of Hurricane Katrinaswept to the northeast and subjected thecity of New Orleans to Category 1 and 2hurricane conditions for hours.

Along with the massive wind-relateddamages to residences and buildings andmore than 10 inches of rainfall, Katrina’sstorm surge in excess of 14 feet led to 53breaches in the levees protecting metro-politan New Orleans, leaving 80 percentof the city underwater. More than 1,000deaths were reported in Louisiana,215,000 homes destroyed, and dollarlosses estimated in excess of $100billion.

Following Hurricane Katrina, the federalgovernment embarked on a mission tominimize or mitigate the effects offuture destructive hurricane events such

DISASTERS:IT’S NOT IF, BUT WHENBy John M. Cummings, IIIPublic Information OfficerDepartment of Emergency ManagementCity and County of Honolulu

as this. Mitigation efforts includedtasking federal, state and county emer-gency managers nationwide withensuring that emergency response plansspecifically addressed our most vulner-able populations - those with disabili-ties, our senior population and pets.Those same planning efforts are beingworked on here in Hawaii.

The post-Katrina lessons that must belearned and understood by everyone isthat when a disaster strikes it becomesour responsibility to take care of our-selves and our families and be preparedto be self-sufficient for 5 to 7 days orlonger. This is especially true in Hawaiiwhere isolation from the mainland canlead to major delays in receiving reliefsupplies and emergency personnel.

What we choose to do today can makeall the difference when the winds beginto blow, the rains begin to fall, and theevacuation sirens sound. A lot is atstake, most importantly the care of usand the welfare of our family andfriends immediately following a disaster.

Educate• Learn all you can about the hazards a

hurricane can create for Hawaii. Visitour website at www.oahuDEM.org orthe national disaster preparednesswebsite at www.READY.gov.

• Find out if your home or place ofbusiness is in a coastal evacuationzone. Evacuation maps are availablein the white-page directories of theHawaiian Telecom and Paradise Pagesphone books. Maps are also availableon our web site atwww.oahuDEM.org.

Plan• Every family on Oahu should have a

disaster plan. Important elements

include secondary meeting places inthe event your family is separated andcannot return home. Designate anoff-island friend or family memberwho can serve as the communicationsand information hub for familymembers who, due to the disaster,cannot reach each other by phone.

• Know the location of your nearesthurricane shelter. Generally speaking,it will be the public school nearestyour home. Visit our web site atwww.oahuDEM.org for the mostcurrent list or call our office at723-8960.

Be READY!The next time disaster strikes, you maynot have much time to act. Prepare nowfor a sudden emergency. By planning,you can avoid waiting in long lines forcritical supplies, such as food, water andmedicine. Remember to review yourplan regularly.

Use the following checklist to getstarted:

Disaster Checklist• Assemble a disaster supplies kit.

• Arrange for someone to check onyou.

• Plan and practice the best escaperoutes from your home.

• Plan ahead for transportation if youneed to evacuate to a Red Crossshelter.

• The City bus service will offer freetransportation to the nearest shelteror take you out of the evacuationzone during a declared evacuationprovided the conditions allow theiroperation. All you need to do is flagdown a bus anywhere on theirestablished route.

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• Locate a safe place in your home,apartment or condominium if youneed to shelter in place. This wouldinclude rooms such as large walk-inclosets, enclosed hallways, bathroomsor other rooms with a minimalamount of windows.

• Have a plan to signal the need forhelp.

• Post emergency phone numbers nearthe phone.

• If you have home health care service,plan with your agency now foremergency procedures.

• Teach those who may need to assistyou in an emergency how to operatenecessary equipment. Be sure theywill be able to reach you.

Develop a Disaster Supplies KitFor many years,the standard for adisaster kit was toinclude enoughsupplies to last for72 hours or 3 days.Over the past fewyears catastrophic events such as theSouth East Asia tsunami and HurricaneKatrina have left many emergencymanagers wondering if a 3-day supply issufficient. Hawaii’s isolation and longshipping distances could create extendeddelays in relief and assistance followinga major disaster.

Your disaster supplies kit should containenough of the following items to last for5-7 days:

• Water – One gallon of water perperson per day for drinking andsanitation.

• Food – Non-perishable food thatdoes not require cooking to consume.

Popular local foods such as Spam,corned beef and Vienna Sausages arehandy.

• Eating Utensils – Plates, mess kits,forks and chop sticks. Don’t forget acan opener for canned foods.

• Radio – Battery-powered or handcrank radio and a weather alert radiowith tone alert and extra batteries forboth.

• Light – Flashlight and/or portablefluorescent light and extra batteries.

• First Aid – Get a good kit and con-sider taking a Certified First AidCourse.

• Whistle – Important for signaling forhelp. Carries much farther than thehuman voice.

• Dust Mask – Helps to filter contami-nated air.

• Sanitation – Moist towelettes, garbagebags and plastic ties for personalsanitation.

• Tools – Wrench or pliers to turn offutilities, duct tape.

• Maps – Local area maps.

• Prescription eyeglasses and medica-tions.

• Pet food and extra water for your pet.

• Important family documents such ascopies of insurance policies, identifi-cation and bank account records in awaterproof, portable container.

• Cash or traveler’s checks and change.The amount you would normallyspend in one week.

• Emergency reference material such asa first aid or survival book.

• Sleeping bag or warm blanket foreach person. Air mattresses and singlefoam futons are good, too.

• Complete change of clothing includ-ing a long-sleeved shirt, long pantsand sturdy shoes.

• Household chlorine bleach andmedicine dropper.

• When diluted nine parts water to onepart bleach, bleach can be used as adisinfectant. Or in an emergency, youcan use it to treat water by using 16drops of regular household liquidbleach per gallon of water. Do not usescented, color safe or bleaches withadded cleaners.

• Fire extinguisher.

• Matches in a waterproof container.

• Feminine supplies and personalhygiene items.

• Mess kits, paper cups, plates andplastic utensils, paper towels.

• Paper and pencil.

• Books, games, puzzles or otheractivities for children.

Additional Emergency SuppliesIn addition to the supplies listed above,seniors should consider the followingadditional items:

• Assemble everything you would needin an evacuation, both medical andgeneral supplies.

• Store them in an easy-to-carrycontainer, such as a backpack orduffel bag.

• Be sure your bag has an ID tag.

• Label any equipment, such as wheel-chairs, canes or walkers that youwould need.

• Prescription medicines, list of medi-cations including dosage, list of anyallergies.

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• Extra eyeglasses and hearing-aidbatteries.

• Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen.

• Medical insurance and Medicarecards.

• List of the style and serial numbers ofmedical devices such as pacemakers.

• List of doctors and relatives or friendswho should be notified if you areinjured.

• Any other items you may need.

If You Need To Evacuate• Coordinate with your home care

provider for evacuation procedures.

• Public shelters are hot, crowded andnoisy. Sheltering in place with a friendwho can assist you is a better option.

• Try to car pool if possible.

• On Oahu, if an evacuation is ordered,City busses traveling coastal routeswill become evacuation shuttlestaking you to the nearest designatedlocation. Transportation during anemergency is free and busses can beflagged down anywhere along theirroute. You need not be at a bus stop.

• Wear appropriate clothing and sturdyshoes.

• Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.

• Lock your home.

• Use the travel routes specified orspecial assistance provided by localofficials. Don’t take any short cuts.They may be unsafe.

For more information, please call theDepartment of Emergency Managementat 723-8960.

WAIKIKI HEALTH CENTER OFFERSSENIORS AFFORDABLE MEDICAL CAREAND OTHER HELP

Seniors who need help filling outforms to apply for health insuranceand other benefits, or who arelooking for affordable medical care,need only turn to Waikiki HealthCenter for assistance. The Center’seligibility experts will help seniorsapply for Medicare, Medicaid,QUEST and other programs.

Medical Care – regardless ofability to payPrimary Care Services provided atthe Ohua Avenue Clinic include fluand pneumonia vaccine inocula-tions, acute medical care, long-termtreatment for chronic illnesses,health education, TB tests, physicalexams and behavioral health ser-vices. Native Hawaiian Healing, as apath of entry for Native Hawaiiansand others who are not comfortablewith western medicine, is alsooffered.

Friendly Neighbors Program –providing seniors withcompanionship and otherservicesWaikiki Health Center’s FriendlyNeighbors Program brings commu-nity volunteers and seniors together.Volunteers’ interests are matchedwith the clients’ needs. Volunteersperform friendly visits, drive seniors

to the doctor, prepare meals or dolight housework, pick up prescrip-tions, read letters to seniors who arevisually impaired and providerespite for regular caregivers. Manyvolunteers are nursing and socialwork students interested in geriatriccare. Nursing students monitorblood pressures and other vitalsigns and refer seniors to the OhuaAvenue clinic for additional ser-vices. The Friendly NeighborsProgram is available to older adultswho cannot live at home withouthelp from family and/or formalservices.

How to contact Waikiki HealthCenterWaikiki Health Center has beenserving the people of Oahu for over40 years at the Waikiki and Haleiwaclinics and other locations acrossthe island. Waikiki Health Center’smain clinic is located at 277 OhuaAvenue. Phone 922-4787. Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. For more information,visit the Center’s website atwww.waikikihc.org. (To reach theFriendly Neighbors office, phone926-8032 or email:friendlyneighbors@waikikihc.org)

By Beverly HewettWaikiki Health Center

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AARP Driver Safety Program is a course (two 4-hour sessions) designed for theolder driver. It identifies physical changes in the mature driver and ways tocompensate for safer driving. Cost is $10. Registration is required.

• AARP INFORMATION CENTER, 843-1906 / Jun 6 & 13, 12 noon – 4 p.m.• LANAKILA MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER, 847-1322 / Jun 18 & 20, 8 a.m. – 12 noon.EAD WELCOMES NEW

BUDGET ANALYSTDung Vo is the new Budget Analystfor the Elderly Affair Division(EAD). Dung (pronounced“young”) worked for VolunteerLegal Services Hawaii as OperationsManager for the past 3 years, wherehe was responsible for operations,financial oversight, HumanResources, facilities managementand volunteer development. Dunghas over 15 years in non-profitmanagement and earned hisBachelor’s degree in Accountingfrom UH West Oahu. He is cur-rently finishing his Master’s Degreein Business Administration.

Dung came to the U.S. in 1975 fromVietnam. After traveling and settlingin Alaska, where he lived for 15years, Dung moved to Japan. Helived there for 4 years beforerelocating to Hawaii 7 years ago.Dung likes to travel, enjoys gourmetcooking and playing golf with hiswife on the weekends. WelcomeAboard, Dung!

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7 AARP Driver Safety Program is a course (two 4-hour sessions) designed for theolder driver. It identifies physical changes in the mature driver and ways tocompensate for safer driving. Cost is $10. Registration is required.

• WAIPIO KAISER CLINIC, 847-1322 / Jul 7 & 11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.• QUEEN’S MEDICAL CENTER, 537-7117 / Jul 12 & 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.• ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH, 262-7806 / Jul 15 & 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.• HONOLULU KAISER CLINIC, 432-2260 / Jul 17 & 24, 12 noon – 4 p.m.

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5 AARP Driver Safety Program is a course (two 4-hour sessions) designed for theolder driver. It identifies physical changes in the mature driver and ways tocompensate for safer driving. Cost is $10. Registration is required.

• WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER, 923-1802 / Aug 5 & 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.• AARP INFORMATION CENTER, 843-1906 / Aug 15 & 22, 12 noon – 4 p.m.

12 Show & Sell Bazaar, Lanakila Multipurpose Senior Center, Aug 12, 8 a.m. –10 a.m. Food, crafts, plants, and white-elephant sales. Call 847-1322 for moreinformation.

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19 Hawaii Senior Fair, “The Good Life Expo”, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Sep 19 –21, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The expo will feature exhibits, educational seminars,lectures, workshops and continuous entertainment. Admission is free.

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SENIOR HANDBOOK UPDATESThe Senior Information and AssistanceHandbook is published every 2 years by theCity and County of Honolulu, ElderlyAffairs Division. To help keep the publicinformed, we will be listing changes tohandbook addresses and phone numbersin this newsletter on a regular basis.Changes will also be listed on our websitewww.elderlyaffairs.com. We encourage

everyone to notify our Senior Helpline768-7700 of updates.

Page 11Lanakila Rehabilitation Center has changedits name to Lanakila Pacific.

Page 21Handicabs of the Pacific Inc. has changedits name to Handi Wheel Chair Transpor-tation LLC. Their new phone number is946-6666.

Page 58Better Business Bureau of Hawaii Inc.,Senior Scam Hotline has changed itsnumber from 536-8609 to 628-3950.They added a new toll-free number1-888-333-1593.

Page 63Salvation Army’s new address is320 Ward Ave., Suite 109Honolulu, HI 96814.

Their new phone number is 591-5605.

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715 South King Street, Suite 200Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Phone: 768-7705

Elderly Affairs Division is the Area Agency on Agingfor Oahu. Our mission is to develop and supportopportunities that enable older adults to live theirfullest capacity in their own homes and communities.

County Executive on AgingKaren Miyake

- STAFF -

Assist. Caregiver SpecialistJoel Nakamura

Budget AnalystDung Vo

Chief PlannerPat Tompkins

Clerk TypistsMelanie Hite, Kelly Yoshimoto

Community Service Aides & Kupuna Care IntakersTeresa Bright, Roger Clemente,Donna DeBiasi, Ariel De Jesus,Barbara Evans, Sharra Feliciano,

Tauamatu Marrero, George Miyamoto,Ashley Muraoka, Lorraine Souza,Susan Tambalo, Carolyn Tellio,Marilyn Wong, Mona Yamada,Johnell Yamamoto

Community Service Aide SupervisorsTony Baccay, Ryan Gallardo

Data CoordinatorCarlton Sagara

Grants ManagersMay Fujii Foo, Douglas Gilman,Craig Yamaguchi

Information & Assistance CoordinatorLei Shimizu

SecretaryAlex Blackwell

ALOHA PUMEHANA is published four times a yearto provide the public with information on agingissues and programs. To be placed on the mailinglist, please call 768-7700. Written contributionsare welcomed.

MUFI HANNEMANNMayor of Honolulu

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