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Wood Craft
I admire and usually agree with Gov. Ben Cayetano. Here's a guy who came out of Kalihi and Farrington and rose to the state's top job. But I Say it ain’t
so, Benstrongly oppose his plan to change Ala Wai Golf Course into a "Central Park West." Ala Wai, an island landmark, draws more players each year than any course in the nation and probably the world. I've gone to Ala Wai after work, got on after standing by, and pulled my cart, playing with school kids as well as geezers. Some of my old school pals, such as Frank Steinmiller, Roy and Howard Kruse, Hank and Allen McKeague and Wally Won, grew up in Kapahulu and caddied at Ala Wai. Some still play there. It's convenient and fees are low. It's something for ordinary, everyday folks. To take it away and force young and old to travel elsewhere would eliminate many players. There is plenty of park space at nearby Kapiolani and Ala Moana parks. If the day comes that Ala Wai is closed and later becomes an overdeveloped tourist Mecca, it would be an outrage, a day of infamy ... I hold two golf tournaments a year, neither at Ala Wai as yet. One is in memory of my wife, Brita, and the other is the Mini-Benny Birthday Tourney for Wobbly Golfers and Worthy Women. The guv played in the Brita Memorial one year and he tied for first with Don Ho. I've invited him to this year's Mini-Benny, which will be held Oct. 26. I hope he plays and stays to chat with us ...
Man in black
At Na Leo's Ilikai party Wednesday, Billy V and Charlie Espina of KCCN FM called up Star-Bulletin reviewer John Berger, who always wears black, and asked him whether he wears boxers, briefs or nothing. John did not say what type he wears but said they were black, adding, "You have to be color coordinated." The evening, with Na Leo singing, will be on KHNL on Tuesday, 7 p.m. No Berger shorts shots, please ...Those who have seen Gridiron Show rehearsals say it's hilarious. It's scheduled Oct. 27-28 at Diamond Head Theatre. The Society of Professional Journalists' show pokes fun at the high and mighty. The cast includes many media personalities. Call 524-6441 for tickets ... A fashion show luncheon with Tania deJesus is scheduled Thursday at the Kahala Mandarin's Plumeria Cafe. Ethel's, St. John and Boutique Sharon, which features Anne Namba and Harari, are participating. Lancome will display fall makeup ...
The Honolulu Symphony plays the music of Leonard Bernstein tomorrow and Tuesday while the Honolulu Symphony Pops spotlights singer Michael McDonald Friday and next Saturday. Henry Kapono is the supporting Pops act. The concerts are at Blaisdell Concert Hall ... A business mixer for men and women professionals will be held Friday at the Hilton's Tapa Ballroom. Tickets sold in advance are $20. Tickets at the door are $30. Some of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Pupu, dancing and a fashion show are included. Call 585-7377 or 373-9911 for tickets ...
Chicago, Chicago
"Chicago" plays the Concert Hall Oct. 17-29. Two events will be held Friday with cast members. KSSK offers "Freebie Friday" this Friday, noon to 1 p.m., at the Blaisdell box office. Fans may get autographs from cast members and eat free "Windy City" hot dogs. A mini-performance will be given at Borders Ward Centre the same day at 1 p.m. ... Halekulani G.M. Fred Honda is happy -- his hotel has been named among the world's premier hotels by Travel & Leisure magazine ...
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