MYRON Waiolu Cummings was a lovable rascal, a spark who lit up a room with music, hula and laughter. That spark was lost Monday when Myron, 55, died following a lengthy illness. Myron was the son of the late composer Andy and Kalu Cummings. Myron would often lead his troops to wherever Mahi Beamer was performing. They would all sing and have a ball. With Myron ailing, some of his friends last month went to St. Francis Hospice and sang and danced for him. Included in the group were Mahi, Tony Conjugacion, Vicky Hollinger, Allen Kam, Maka Kaaihue, Wanda Williams, Penny Kelii and Vicky's son David McGuire. Myron was a scamp. I recall a happy session at Boyce Rodrigues' Watertown when Marlene Sai, Myron's cousin, sang "Waikiki," a classic written by Myron's dad. After Marlene's fine rendition, Myron rose and said with grandeur, "Now I'll sing the song the way it was intended to be sung." And he did. On Tuesday, family and friends gathered at Oahu Cemetery chapel for the viewing. Marlene sang "Waikiki" beautifully. After the last note, she paused, then said loudly, "Myron, that's the way it's supposed to be sung." Everyone roared with much-needed laughter. It was the first time Marlene had the last word with Myron ...THE HAWAIIAN Music Hall of Fame board has elected new officers in time for Thursday's induction of hall honorees. Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano is president, vice presidents are Francis Keala and David Moncrief and secretary-treasurer is Marjorie Scott. Board members are Louis Kau, Michael Chun, Melody Mackenzie, Ambrose Rosehill, Joseph Paikai, Robert Van Dyke and John Derby. Inductees are Alvin Isaacs, Sonny Cunha, Haunani Kahalewai, Sol Hoopii and Mekia Kealakai. How about Gabby Pahinui and R. Alex Anderson? ...
PLAYBOY Playmate Kona Carmack and three of her Playmates from Playboy will join local celebrities and business leaders for a charity softball game Nov. 30. Hans L'Orange field will be the playground, prior to the West Oahu Canefires' game. The Playmates are looking for 20 players, either men or women, two team managers and base coaches. Each team manager contributes $300, the players, $200, base coaches $125 and it's $100 for each bat boy or girl. Call Mark Nishiyama at 973-7118 ...THINGS WERE jumping at the Hawaii Prince Thursday evening. An Aloha Festivals reception was held with the Oahu Royal Court in attendance. Kenny "Bones" Johnston, Big Isle HVB boss, and Holiday Inn-Airport G.M. Randy Ahlo were among the visitor industry vets there for a dinner. Bones looks as trim as when he was snagging passes from Dave Eldredge for Punahou in the late '40s. Ahlo, a former musician, was wrapped up with Prince G.M. Donn Takahashi. And golf whiz Al Souza was spotted heading for a wine tasting ... Four of the Prince Resorts' top chefs will participate in Mushroom Mania, offering food dishes with mushrooms at grazing stations, Sept. 11, at the Hawaii Prince. Gary Strehl, Hawaii Prince; Greg Gaspar, Maui Prince; Goran Streng, Mauna Kea, and Hapuna's Corey Waite will cook. Cost is $39, wine included. Call 944-4494 ...
