Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 7, Number 7, 1 July 1990 — ʻOhana Reunions [ARTICLE]

ʻOhana Reunions

Keale Kekua, Thompson, Poor, Chaney

A search is underway for the descendants of Charles Edward Thompson, born Keale Kekua Oct. 14, 1879, who later lived on O'ahu and finally at Kamaole Ulupalakua, Maui. The intertwined 'ohana names include Thompson, Poor and Chaney, William Thompson and Mary Sherman. Any descendant or any person with knowledge of this 'ohana is asked to contact Louisa Charlene Thompson, P.O. Box 393, Makawao, Maui, 96768. The people who become known through this procedure will be contacted later this autumn about a reunionl

Pukana O Kanialama The Pukana O Kanialama family reunion will be held in Hilo, Hawai'i, this year hosted by the 'ohana of Hilo. This nationwide reunion will include the Kahau, Long, Gooman and Kaianui families with relatives coming from as far away as Alaska.

1 he reunion will be held the weekend ot Aug. 1U12. Scheduled events include workshops, tours of Akaka Falls and the volcano, a luau and other festivities. Money for the dinner and luau should be sent promptly to Haleloke Goo by July 15, at 287 Kapualani Street, Hilo, Hawai'i, 96720. For more information eall Orson Enos at 524-4307. Anyone who would like a copy of the Pukana O Kanialama genealogy book, may order it for $30 from David M. Inciong, 94-1108 Hilihua Plaee, Waipahu, Hawai'i, 96797.

Maunaolu The Maunaolu Ohana will hold its reunion July 21, 22, at the MauiPalms. Call Eliza Kuoha Matzat 871-5871.

Ahlo The Ahlo 'ohana is holding a family reunion Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22. This reunion includes the following names; Abraham Amana Ahlo, Chung Look Ahlo, Chong Kui Ahlo, Tam Look Ahlo, Do Kwon Lew, Malie Kaohana, Kapela Ahlo. The reunion will be held at Ka Hale Hoana O' Ke Akua and will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The address is 1760 Nalani St. A pienie will be held on Sunday at Kailua beach park from 9-5. Activities will include entertainment, food and games. Those seeking more information may eall Philomena Ahlo at 262-9118 anytime.

Ka Himena Ana contest scheduled in August

Ka Himeni Ana 1990, the eighth annual contest of old Hawaiian songs without amplification will be held at the Orvis Auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 10 and 11, at 8 p.m. The public is invited to join in the Ka Himeni Ana 1990 and enjoy the sweet, melodic singing of Hawaiian music in the old fashioned manner. Tickets are $8 and may be reserved by calling Marge Hansen at 842-0421.

He kino papalua. (A dual-formed person.) Said of one who is "possessed" by intoxicants or of a supernatural being having two or more forms. From " 'Olelo No'eau" (Hawaiian Prouerbs and Poetical Sayings) b y Mary Kawena Pukui, 1983 Publication 71, Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu, Hawai'i.