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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 2, 2003

Awards

Advertiser Staff

Cancer program receives $1,500

The Mabel J. Wilcox Foundation Trust has presented the American Cancer Society $1,500 toward programs working to improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with cancer. "Look Good ... Feel Better" pairs cosmetologists with cancer patients to demonstrate how to conceal hair loss, address skin changes and disguise side effects of treatment to improve self-esteem and self-image.

"Reach to Recovery" is a one-to-one visitation program in which trained breast cancer survivors serve as mentors and role models for support and information for women facing breast cancer.


Arboretum elects officers

Lyon Arboretum Association has elected officers for 2003-04. They are: Larry E. Helber, president; David P. McCauley, first vice president; Dr. Samuel M. Gon III, second vice president; Emma W. Seymour, treasurer; and Winona P. Char, secretary.


Two teachers recognized

Dr. Sue S. Fujitani, an assistant professor of Chinese at Kapi'olani Community College, and Meg Uehara, a longtime teacher of Japanese at McKinley High School, have been awarded the Hawai'i Association of Language Teachers Excellence in Teaching award for 2003.

The award has honored the achievements and contributions of outstanding teachers from kindergarten through college every year since 1989.


$40,000 goes to Goodwill

The McInerny Foundation has awarded Goodwill Industries of Hawai'i $40,000 toward job training in demand occupations, including human-service work, nursing and certified computer technician.


Newspaper gets new president

The St. Louis-based chain Pulitzer Newspapers has named Shanna Pollard president and publisher of The Garden Island newspaper in Lihu'e, Kaua'i.

Pollard most recently served as general manager and vice president of advertising for Pulitzer Central Coast Newspapers. She replaces Cynthia Schur, who has moved to California to run the Santa Maria Times for the chain.


$30,000 given to program

Mental Health Kokua has received grants and donations from local organizations and businesses, including $15,000 from the Bank of Hawai'i Charitable Foundation, $10,000 from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation, and $5,000 from the Gannett Foundation, to help expand and upgrade its services throughout O'ahu, Maui, and the Big Island.