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Hawaii Diary Michelle Ramos |
Schwarzenegger
was not alone in
Maui rescue sceneThe swimmer in the surf fronting the Four Seasons Resort Maui reportedly saved by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week was a guest at the hotel. Though it's true Schwarzenegger was in the water with wife, Maria Shriver, the gov was one of several people who assisted the man to shore and not the only one. After the man fell in the tiny surf, the governor let other swimmers help him onto the sand where paramedics treated the man, including placing a neck brace on him. A Maui-based paparazzi captured the entire episode on film. ... Director Tommy O'Haver has been vacationing on Maui. His picture, Miramax Films' "Ella Enchanted," starring Anne Hathaway, opened last Friday. ... Laszlo Kovacs, who's received a Hawai'i International Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award has been named Kodak cinematographer-in-residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. His credits include "Easy Rider," "Five Easy Pieces" and "Ghostbusters." ...
still eating EASTER leftovers and want to know what wine would complement the meal? Why not ask Chuck Furuya, Hawaii's only master sommelier. He'll be joining Jo McGarry Wednesdays on the radio show "Table Talk." Furuya will offer educational and entertainment comments about various vintages. Dean Okimoto, owner of Nalo Farms, will continue to co-host Tuesdays. You can call in questions to 296-1420 weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. on KKEA 1420AM. ... Those who just want to walk off what they ate at Easter dinner, can join in on WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes' annual fund-raising trek taking place Saturday. Register at 6 a.m. that day at Kapiolani Park Bandstand, then participate in the group warm-up at 7 before making the five-mile walk to Magic Island and back. Children are welcome too and Muffin of Carmen Geshell's children's book "Muffin's Makapu'u Adventure" will greet them when they reach the finish line. Geshell has three more books coming out this fall with illustrator Jeff Pagay. One is about a surfing watermelon, another about a mynah bird, and the other about a rag-tag group of rats. ...
JUST A HEADS UP for bosses out there. Secretaries' Day is April 21, so don't forget that special person who remembers everything else for you. If you're looking for something different, Aji Ichiban, which opened November in McCully Shopping Center, offers candies, seeds, mochi and other snacks from around the world. They also make gift baskets and have free delivery for baskets over $40. Call 949-3000. Log onto www.ecoupons.hawaii.org for a $5-off coupon for any gift basket purchase of $30 or more. ...
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