'Depression and dementia' is topic of Saturday discussion
The Alzheimer's Association's Aloha Chapter will sponsor a talk on "Depression & Dementia" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday on the fifth floor of the Weinberg Building, St. Francis Medical Center, 2226 Liliha St.The guest speaker will be Kathleen S. Brown, president of Health Psychology Associates Inc. and director of the Pain Rehabilitation Program at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Up to 70 percent of caregivers and 40 percent of people diagnosed with dementia experience depression some time during the course of the disease, said the local Alzheimer's chapter.
Brown will discuss how to recognize depression and treatment options, such as medication, therapy, support groups and activities. Brown, a health and rehabilitation psychologist who specializes in gerontology, works primarily with people who have acute and chronic medical illnesses and disabilities. Her presentation is geared to seniors, family and professional caregivers, and health care and social service professionals.
There is no cost for the workshop, but donations are welcome. Certificates will be given upon request. To make reservations or obtain more information, call 591-2771.
Tour of Castle's new wellness center available
Windward residents are invited to the opening of Castle Medical Center's new Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza and Wellness Center from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow.A formal blessing, entertainment, demonstrations, free health screenings and tours will be held.
The $10 million Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, a three-story, 38,500-square foot building, "brings our patients and physicians closer together right on the Castle Medical Center campus," said Robert Walker, the hospital president.
He said the new facility, built with significant help from the Weinberg Foundation and other donors, will make it possible to add and expand programs. "It will be a terrific benefit to people in the Windward community, as well as everyone who receives treatment or works at Castle."
The building will house the Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center, directed by Dr. John Westerdahl. It will include "The Health Source," a library with print, video and Internet access to health information, an expanded Healthy Cuisine Cooking Demonstration kitchen, Heartbeat Hawaii, an exercise and fitness classroom and an auditorium.
The opening will feature free cooking, aerobic and yoga demonstrations, blood pressure, glucose and heart health screenings, posture evaluations and a Teddy Bear Clinic.
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Awards presented in honor of Hawaii State History Day, April 20, sponsored by the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, include the following: [Taking Notice]
>> Outstanding Teachers: Sarah E. Fincke, Kalaheo High School; Helen Kobayashi, Wai- akea High.
>> Hawaii Pacific University, $2,500 scholarships: Blake Kurisu, Waiakea; Sharmaine Saguibo, Danialle Calaustro, Shanay Coloma, Wailea.
>> Brigham Young University-Hawaii $3,400 scholarships: Jhonavie Ganir, Roniza Gonsalvez, Maui.
>> Chaminade University, $5,600 scholarship: Brennan Takayama, Waiakea.
>> Alexander and Baldwin Foundation cash awards for outstanding projects in plantation, agricultural or maritime history: Kendra Ching, Kahuku; Mason Suga, Waiakea.
>> Hawaii Labor Heritage Council cash awards, history of labor projects: Nicole Vierra, Jennifer Lim, Michael Ganoot, Waipahu; Blake Kurisu, Wai- akea; Ryan Bruno, Matthew Menor, Brandon Sakata, Wai- alua; Jason Bilog, Lahaina Intermediate.
>> Hawaii Association of School Librarians cash awards, research projects: Leah Cabanero, Dominique Dacanay, Waipahu Intermediate; Joseph Graham, Lorinda Dalipe, Ryan Mesina, Waipahu.
>> Center for Oral History, University of Hawaii-Manoa, cash awards, research using oral histories: Valerie Mencias, Waipahu; Jason Baum, Marrianne Sioson, Maui.
>> Pacific and Asian Affairs Council cash awards, international understanding and awareness projects: Lucie Wilson, Kahuku Intermediate; Joe Wiggleston, Brodie Yazaki, Timothy Nelson, Lahainaluna.
>> Outreach College, UHM, cash for documentary media projects: Devin Elting, LeJardin Academy; J.B. Harmon, Jason Bradshaw, Chad Russell, Kalaheo.
>> Foundation for Hawaii Women's History cash awards, women's history projects: Hoku Ching, Kahuku Intermediate; Joanne Manuel, Daisy Ramil, Megan Soriano, Waipahu.
>> Center for Biographical Research, UHM, cash awards, projects using biographical sources: Dewey Mark, Angela Yoza, Aiea Intermediate; Keilani Yang, Brooke Jones, Kahuku.
>> Bishop Museum, Mary Kawena Pukui Award, history projects: Sean Jung, Joshua Kitano, Kapunahala Elementary; Nicole Vierra, Jennifer Lim, Michael Ganoot, Waipahu.
>> Native Books Inc. Hawaiian or Pacific Island history awards: Travis Nakagawa, Wai- alua Intermediate; Whitney Wagner, Hilo Intermediate; Heather Asato, Tiffany Yabuta, Traci Yamashita, Waiakea.
>> The Sons and Daughters of the 100th Infantry Battalion excellence awards, World War II history: Carly Munekiyo, Baldwin; Pia Baldovi, Beverly Nabuo, Lorraine Pascual, Moanalua; Kristie Campbell, Trevor Duarte, Hawaii Baptist Academy.
>> Barbara Bennett Peterson Award, history essays: Taylor Porter, Kahuku Intermediate; Brennan Takayama, Waiakea.
>> Associated Chinese University Women Inc. cash award, essay: Erik Morrison, Highlands Intermediate.
>> Arab World and Islamic Resources research award: Jared Yokoyama, Moanalua.
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>> Lily Yao is vice chairman of First Hawaiian Bank. A story on Page C2 Tuesday incorrectly said that her title was vice president. Corrections and clarifications
>> Suzanne Funes is the ex-wife of the late Antonio "Tony" Funes, a retired Maui police detective. A Page A3 article on June 15 incorrectly listed her marital status and misspelled her first name.
>> The Raging Isle Summer Sprint, a one-mile swim from Sunset Beach to Pipeline, is Saturday. Another date was reported yesterday.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Managing Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at fbridgewater@starbulletin.com.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
HONOLULU
Man in black robs Kmart in Iwilei
A masked man, dressed in black and wielding a black tire iron, robbed Kmart Store in Iwilei about 6:05 a.m. today and fled with an unknown number of Hawaiian bracelets.The robber headed straight for the jewelry department where he smashed a glass display case with a tire iron and took the bracelets, police said. A store employee confronted him but backed off, believing the robber was reaching for a gun in his front shirt pocket.
Police said the robber fled toward Nimitz Highway. Another employee gave chase but stopped when the robber turned around and pointed at what appeared to be a handgun at him.
The robber was described as 5-feet-8, about 150 pounds. He was wearing a black ski mask, black sweat pants, a black long-sleeve shirt and black gloves.
WINDWARD OAHU
Man is arrested following Kailua fight
Police arrested a homeless man who allegedly beat another homeless man into critical but stable condition Tuesday during a fight in Kailua.Police said the two men, ages 38 and 42, were drinking with a third man in the parking lot at 17 Aulike St. prior to 7:30 p.m. when an argument between the two resulted in the older man apparently knocking the younger man out.
When patrol officers arrived, police said, the 38-year-old man was on the ground unconscious, and the other man was standing over him.
The victim was taken to Queen's with a broken nose and facial contusions. Police took the suspect to Castle Medical Center for treatment of some cuts to his hands before arresting him.
Police seek suspect in gas station robbery
Police are looking for a lone male who robbed Corey's Kailua Shell at 434 Kuulei Road early yesterday.The male, believed to be in his early 20s, entered the establishment at 3:23 a.m. where a lone female employee told police she was cleaning up.
She said the robber brandished a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. After getting an undisclosed amount of money, the robber fled on foot toward Kuulei Road, police said.
LEEWARD OAHU
Makakilo man nabbed in April assault case
Police arrested a suspect Monday in an assault in the parking lot of the Kapolei Zippy's Restaurant two months ago after the victim positively identified him in a photographic lineup.A 61-year-old Waipahu man reported to police on April 20 that he was assaulted when he went to the parking lot to get a jacket from his vehicle.
The victim told police a male punched him in the face, breaking his cheekbone, the bone around his eye, his jaw and nose. He identified a 31-year-old Makakilo man as his assailant. Police released the suspect pending further investigation.
