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AWESOME ACHIEVER
A Pearl City student earns a restaurant association foundation scholarship. SEE PAGE 2
VISIONARY STUDENTS
School pupils lead a vision screening effort at a site in Pearl City. SEE PAGE 4
Pearl City Firm Helps People To Overcome
FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2021
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
(From left), Rene Rendon, Thomas Counihan IV, Kelly Silva and Eric Welton pose at North Shore Prosthetics and Orthotics in Pearl City. Silva created a mural at the shop to honor veterans and active service members. PHOTO COURTESY NORTH SHORE PROSTHETICS
AND ORTHOTICS
EBY MARIA KANAI
ric Welton, president of North Shore Prosthetics and Orthotics at 425 Kamehameha Hwy. in Pearl City,
understands firsthand how life-changing a good prosthetist can be. In 2006, Welton lost his leg in a tragic motorcycle accident and moved to Hawai‘i from California for a life- style change.
While working in construction, his new life in Hawai‘i also inspired him to pick up surfing along with other sports such as hik- ing, freediving, triathlons and yoga. He even became a professional skydiver in 2010. Clearly, he didn’t allow his injury to hold him back.
“My experience as an amputee is what made me want to start NSPO. When I moved to Hawai‘i, I felt like I was very much on my own. There were no support groups, and my prosthetist lived on the mainland. I ended up doing much of the work on my legs by my- self,” Welton says.
He figured out how to adapt a prosthesis to surfing, skydiving, hiking and working SEE PAGE 6
Hale Hau‘oli Hawai‘i Adult Day Care offers respite for Caregivers
six days a week!
We offer a safe, welcoming environment for our senior citizens, and includes exercise, socialization, many activities and aloha, stimulating both the mind and body. We provide caregivers with the respite they need to pursue work or other activities while knowing their loved ones are in the care of professionals. • Flexible hours are available.
• Tuition Assistance programs available for both locations.
For more information on this program, call Shanna at 808-798-8706 • Kathy at 808-292-4665
ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
98-939 Moanalua Rd. Aiea, HI 96701
MARY SAVIO MEDICAL PLAZA
98-1247 Kaahumanu St. Suite 207 Aiea, HI 96701
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