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It's been a lousy week. But people here are helping people cope with the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. Robyn Schaefer sends word that Holistica at the Hilton Village is offering free counseling sessions to those who need help. All 51 contestants here for the Mrs. America pageant, many of whom are away from their families, are taking the sessions. Call 951-6546 for counseling with psychologist Sunny Massad. Judy Murata of Vue Hawaii at Kahala Mall says Vue is giving away American flags to all who make donations to the Red Cross. "We want to show we are united as Americans," Judy said. Tuesday was a "Day of Infamy," yes, but the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor does not match the terrorist attacks. I remember Pearl Harbor and it was terrible. But what happened Tuesday was a much greater horror. The terrorists think they are tough. But America's military, FBI, CIA, police departments and other agencies make up the toughest team in the world. They will find the people behind this and make them pay big time ... Mrs. America hopefuls
take counseling here
Marjorie 'no,' Mufi 'yes'
At the Diabetes Association benefit breakfast at the Royal Hawaiian Sunday, Marjorie Bronster was asked if she would be running for political office. She smiled, she laughed and shook her head. Is that a no? I asked. "Yes," she replied. "Yes, I'm not running." Councilman Mufi Hannemann attended and made it perfectly clear that he is running for mayor. "I'm ready to rock 'n' roll," Mufi said. Ginny Tiu played beautiful piano during the Monarch Room event. Ginny's sis, Vicky Cayetano, was among the large crowd, seated at Dr. Laurie Tom's table. The good doctor's goal is to find a cure for diabetes. Fashions by Ferragamo were modeled ... Escada's Mariese Montano-Smith had Tania deJesus, Tina Kasuya, Audra Butra and Carla Brooks modeled Escada's hot new fall line at Oahu Country Club last weekend ...The Royal Ball, the first big event of the 55th annual Aloha Festivals, was a success at the Hilton last Saturday. Following Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment, the festival royals and guests kicked up their heels to the music of Ginai and Hula Joe and the Hut Jumpers. The Maunalua trio and Blaine Kia and his group were standouts. The invocation was by Patricia Anderson-Murray. Bill Van Osdol was emcee. Another big festival event is the spectacular Lei of Aloha next Saturday, with 1,000 hula dancers dancing at the base of Aloha Tower around noon. The day is the 75th birthday of Aloha Tower. Things start at 10:30 a.m. with ceremonies, and singing by the Honolulu Boy Choir. Hawaiian crafts will be on display ...
Sam Choy's celebrates
Sam Choy's Diamond Head will mark its sixth year Sept. 26 with food, wine and beer grazing stations. The event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii. The Makaha Sons and Brother Noland will perform. Tickets are $100. Call 973-5683 ext. 240 ... Famed mime Marcel Marceau performs Nov. 1-2 at Blaisdell Concert Hall as part of the French Festival ... The Honolulu Jazz Quartet with singer Azure McCall swings into action Wednesday, 8 p.m. at Studio 6 in the Musicians' Union Building ... Hawaii's Woodshow 2001 winds up tomorrow at Aloha Tower ...
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