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Can 13 women keep a secret? Heck no! At least not in the case of Ruth Ann Becker's "surprise" 50th Molokai, here
they come!birthday party. SuAnn Bamer, Kathy Halpin and Robyn Schaefer set things up to have the gals whisk the Becker Communications owner to Molokai Ranch for what they call a "Rootin', Tootin', Rompin', Stompin' 50th Birthday Bonanza" July 8-10. But someone let the cat out of the bag. However, that hasn't dampened the women's enthusiasm one bit. Beside the organizers and Ruth Ann, making the trip are Candy Aluli, Carole Brooks, Mary Lou Foley, Merilyn Gray, Marion Heath, Eileen Mortenson, Mimi MacNaughton and Gina Schultz. Patricia Zimmer and Pat Newby are flying in from California for the blast. Several gentlemen have made it known they would like to be a part of the group. They were rejected ...
Ripping it up with Elissa
Elissa Josephsohn is pals with Rip Taylor and told the comedian she has cats named Mel Gibson Josephsohn and Harrison Ford Josephsohn that she sleeps with every night. Not too long ago, Rip was on the Jay Leno's "Tonight Show" with Ford, and Rip told the actor that Elissa Josephsohn has a cat named after him that she sleeps with every night. "Who the hell is Elissa Josephsohn?" Ford replied ...A three-day wine and food festival, "Down by the Sea," at the Hilton Hawaiian Village July 28-30 will benefit Rehab Hospital. A clambake with Mondavi wines on the Hilton Lagoon Green July 28 will get things under way, $75. Anita Hall sings with Nueva Vida.The next night, Ken Frank, chef-owner of La Toque of Napa Valley, prepares a lavish dinner that includes champagne and wine in Tropics, $250 per. Pianist Ginny Tiu entertains. Wine tastings, auctions and seminars wind things up July 30. Co-hosts are Southern Wine & Spirits and Fujioka's Wine Merchants. Laurie Tom is event chair. Gene Doo is honorary chair. Honorary committee members are Aaron Placourakis, Noel Trainor, Robin Campaniano, Bob Clarke, Dave and Maggie Cole, Tawfiq and Richel Khoury, Bob and Bertie Lee, Gene and Debbie Wong and Sheldon and Gwen Zane. Call Susan Kam at rehab Foundation, 544-3385 ...
Rick Enos supported last weekend's Maverick Football Clinic at Iolani School by inviting players working with the kids to his Compadres restaurant for a dinner. Invited were Chris Fuamatu-Maafala, Steelers; Chris Naeole, Saints; Donnie Edwards, Chiefs; Bryant Westbrook, Lions; Skip Hicks, Redskins; Sale Isaia, Raiders, and former UH players Eddie Klaneski, David Maeva and Michael Carter ...
Travel & Leisure magazine rates Tom and Janice Fairbanks' Old Wailuku Inn fifth in its Top Ten Bed & Breakfasts in the country ... Honolulu Symphony's Donna Bebber marked her birthday recently at Don Ho's Island Grill ... Kenny Loggins, Hapa and chef Chai Chaowasaree, owner of Chai's Island Bistro and Singha Thai Cuisine, appear on "Emme (Tomimbang) & Friends" tonight at 6:30 on KGMB ...
Family ArtSpree activity
ArtSpree 2000, The Contemporary Museum's gift to the community, will take place July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum. Hands-on participation, demonstrations and performances of contemporary dance, music, visual art and storytelling are planned. Uke star Jake Shimabukuro will perform. Free shuttle service between the museum and both Roosevelt High and Waikiki's King Kalakaua Plaza is scheduled. Plaza parking is free for shuttle passengers ...
Ben Wood, who sold the Star-Bulletin in the streets
of downtown Honolulu during World War II, writes of
people, places and things every Saturday.
E-mail him at bwood@starbulletin.com