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Honda given a fond aloha
as retiring Halekulani G.M.

Fred Honda, who grew up in a modest district and wound up as a fine general manager of the luxurious Halekulani Hotel, was given a royal retirement party at the resort Tuesday. Janis Clapoff, Fred's successor, was also welcomed at the event held on the Hau Terrace. A highlight of the party was when the respected filmmaker-musician Eddie Kamae, who went to Kauluwela Elementary on Aala Street with Fred, sang a couple of numbers. Fred said Eddie was the "bull" of the school. Fred and Eddie are two local boys who made good. Both want to "give back" to Hawaii's youth and the community, Fred said. Cathy Foy-Mahi sang with a Hawaiian trio. Sidney Kimhan, the hotel's former security chief, danced "Boy From Laupahoehoe." Praising the hotelier were Sen. Dan Akaka, Rep. Calvin Say, Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi and Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Halekulani Corp. CEO Peter Shaindlin, besides saying how valuable Fred has been, called up Fred's wife, Julie, and presented them with a crystal sculpture gift. Former Halekulani G.M. Pat Tam was a top emcee. The food staff put out a fabulous spread ...

Dennis and David Kamakahi, father and son, perform on the Ward Warehouse Stage tomorrow at 2 p.m. Victoria Stringer and Bruce Bolos open the free show at 1 p.m. ...

The name is 'Bond, James Bond'

Entering the Neiman Marcus men's sportswear department Wednesday afternoon, I asked Taylor Tengelsen where salesman Elton Okasaki was. Taylor said that Elton was taking care of, as she put it, "Mr. Pierce Brosnan." With the tall actor, who has done such a solid job portraying James Bond, in our midst, the column-item light immediately flashed on brightly. Elton, one of Neiman's finest, said this is the second year that he has helped Brosnan, who has a home on Kauai. "He's a perfect gentleman and is very friendly," Elton said, adding that the down-to-earth actor "calls me Elton." Brosnan and wife, Keely, who was also shopping, were marking their wedding anniversary. Brosnan also turned heads in the Mariposa, where he had champagne. After he left, a Mariposa staffer joked, "Don't touch his glass, it will explode." There's no getting away from the Bond thing ...

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