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They don't hold parties for waterfront people like this on the Mainland, said isle visitor Sue Bacca, whose dad was a dockworkers' union leader in California. Sue was talking about the Hawaiian-style party at the Halekulani that JBG Corporation McCabe, Hamilton & Renny tossed for the stevedore firm's 102nd birthday last weekend. Company President Tim Guard didn't give a speech. No speeches needed when everyone is having such a good time, said Tim, who greeted guests with wife, Devon, and Executive VP Kraig Kennedy and his wife, Pam. "I'm so proud of the quality of our work force," Tim said. He said the company has had challenges but credits "the people who make up the company from top to bottom for pulling together" in tough times. Kealoha Kalama, Ethelynne Teves and Ainsley Halemanu played music. The incomparable Kanoe Miller danced hula to much applause. Johnny Williams, 81, who broke Tim in as a stevedore, attended, looking strong as ever. John was with wife, Dorothy, and daughter, Maluhia Kauahi, who also impressed guests with her hula ... Guard praises staff at
annual company party
Milton I celebrates
Milton I was born on July 4, but his 70th birthday party was held at Ocean House Sunday, when his family could get together. Attending were his sisters, Leimomi Maldonado, Gabriella Kam and Betty Lou Silva, and their husbands and children. In the early 1950s, Milton was the first male hula dancer to perform professionally in Waikiki. He was also one of the late, great swim coach Soichi Sakamoto's world class swimmers and was an alternate on the U.S. Olympic team ...Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii made the dreams of 15-year-old Jayven Aquino of Molokai come true. Jayven, suffering from renal failure, wanted to go on a shopping spree in Honolulu for a television set, DVD player, Playstation, video games and clothing. His wish was granted and Aloha Island Air provided transportation for Jayven and his family ...
Phil Carollo is the new general manager of Dixie Grill on Ward. The Mid-Pac and UH grad is quite a waterman, having made 14 Molokai Channel crossings in everything from a one-man kayak to a sailing canoe. He was G.M. at Dixie Grill in Aiea. Ruth King replaced him in Aiea ... Don't forget the Chopsticks and Wine fundraiser for the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Monday at Bishop Museum. Food, 70 varieties of wine and a silent auction are included. Call 949-5531 for more info ...
Beamer's short putts
Sonny Beamer's putter broke on Olomana's third hole, leaving him only 4 inches of shaft to work with during his Hui O Hackers' match against Owen Franco recently. He tried putting with the short shaft as well as using a 2 iron and 3 wood before replacing the putter after nine holes in the pro shop. Not surprisingly, Franco won the match. Others in the foursome were Alex McLain and Jim Neeson. Beamer's putter story reminded me of when my longtime pal, Tim "I hate to lose" Smythe, ran over my putter with a golf cart when I put it on the ground near the green, and was about to play a wedge shot. Some friend. Incidentally, it was Tim who made Sonny's putter that broke. Geeeeze ...
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