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The Weekly

Whaler

03/24/2017

Weekend Weather It might be a little cloudy with some

isolated showers on Friday &

Saturday, but Sunday will be bright &

sunny and a bit breezy. Perfect for

putting up an umbrella and taking a

nap on the beach.

CLICK HERE for more information

about the weather.

Aloha Whaler

Ohana

Weekly Whaler

Newsletter

03/31/2017

While those of us who are on island get to enjoy crystal

clear waters and beautiful sunsets, some of us are still

experiencing a winter wonderland under feet of snow.

Wherever you are, stay safe, dry, and warm. Thank you,

Di and Evelyn for sharing your photos.

Secret Burial Places of Royalty

Activity Information Courtesy of Maui Concierge Service at The Whaler.

Becoming one of the top booked excursions, zipline is a must do

for any visitor looking for adventure on the island of Maui! Feel

the amazing thrill and adventure of the Kapalua Zipline! Soaring

above the beautiful lush valleys in Kapalua. You and your party

will zip, side by side, down the mountain and enjoy scenic views

of the stunning West Maui Mountains, ocean, and neighboring

islands. Starting April 1st, the Kapalua Ziplines will have multiple

line offerings. Even with my fear of heights I absolutely loved

this tour, the guides make guests feel like Ohana from the very

start, so I quickly became comfortable.

4-line tour 2.5 hours and 5,350 ft. of zipline $169.99 plus tax

5-line tour 2.5 hours and 6,400 ft. of zipline $179.99 plus tax

6-line tour 2.75 hours and 8,500 ft. of zipline $189.99 plus tax

7-line tour 3.25 hours and 9,750 ft. of zipline $199.99 plus tax

(*5,6,7 line tours will also include a quick and fun Mountain

Polaris ATV Ride)

RESTRICTIONS

• MUST be at least 10 years old and weigh between 60 & 250 lbs. This Policy is STRICTLY ENFORCED, for your own safety. Guests will be weighed on site if there are questions and will not be provided a refund if you are outside the limits

• MUST be physically able to hike 1/2 mile at elevation over uneven terrain

• No scuba diving 24 hours prior to your tour time. • Closed-toe shoes are required • No Pregnant Women or those with recent

injuries or surgeries may participate • Adults must accompany minors from ages 10-14.

Minors ages 15-17 can zipline alone but MUST have an adult sign the waiver.

follow were strictly sacred and of great importance for it was critical that the body

be carefully prepared for the “after-life”. Friends and relatives would weep for long

periods of time and chant out loud in eulogy. Relatives at times would cut pieces of

hair from the deceased and prepare adornments for them to wear as a way to

remember. At times, many surviving relatives would cut deep lines in their own skin

The death of a person of Royalty in Hawai’i was devastating

news to the Hawaiian People and the events that were to

Come Talk Story Courtesy of Nathan Brovelli

(Bell Services)

Aloha Po’alima

(Friday)

Malaki (March)

Please see any of our

very helpful Concierge

Agents for assistance

with booking any and all

of your activities.

Correction from last week about Yoga and Water Aerobics: Last week it was stated that there is a 4-person minimum for class to proceed. Please note, the minimum is 2-persons so take a friend to sign-up and you’re good to go. Have fun!

or puncture holes in their body to create scars and pain, for it was thought that these would be reminders to

them in the future of their love for their deceased relative. One documented event happened in early 1800

when King Kamehameha III (Liholioho) died, his wife Queen Kamamalu decided to carve a deep line and

tattooed her tongue. When asked about her pain, she responded, “The pain is indeed great, but the pain of

my grief is greater.”

Corpses were treated with respectful ceremony in preparation for internment, as it was believed that the

bones (iwi) of the dead held great mana (divine power) that contributed to the natural order of life and could

benefit whomever possessed the remains. Some of the Hawaiian Royalty were buried in secret caves only to

be known by their ancestors and the whereabouts were secret and its location were guarded and protected

petitioned for the remains to be relocated in proper burial and not on display. Their petition was denied and

the remains stayed on display until one morning... as workers of the Bishop Museum came to work, they

noticed that the caskets holding the remains of the royalty were gone… disappeared. Stolen? By whom?

Hawaiians everywhere celebrated and it is thought that the bones were taken to a secret cave in Waipi’o

Valley on the Big Island. Finally, home. Where it should be. At Peace.

Personal Note: When I was about 17 or 18 years old and living on O’ahu, I had a friend of pure Hawaiian

Blood who I hung around and played high school football with. The Hawaiian Culture and practice of it was

part of their daily lives. I remembered one day sitting around “talking story” with his Dad and Grand Father.

They asked me questions about my Hawaiian Blood and if I knew whether it passed through the Hawaiian

Dynasty. Both of them continued to ask me questions as to “test me” on my conviction and dedication of

my “true Hawaiian beliefs”. As the discussion got deeper and deeper into our Hawaiian Culture they told me

about a death in their family that happened a long, long time ago. The Grand Father said the following to

me… “We are the protectors of our Royal Deceased (name) We are the 2nd generation assigned to watch

over the secret cave at (location). We tell you this because we believe you will honor its secrecy.” He

mentioned that they are 1 of 5 families that watch over the entrance to a secret cave that holds the remains

of a Royal Family Member. My heart nearly dropped for these 2 men found it in their hearts to tell me this.

I looked at my friend in awe and for many years thereafter, we talked about it in secrecy. It’s been a few

years since I’ve seen this friend of mine since moving to Maui from O’ahu and I’m now wondering that it

must be HIS generation that watches over this secret burial site-cave of his royal ancestor. “A secret that I

am so honored to hold”.

by surviving relatives. This position of “guard” was considered an honor and

many of the protected sights were watched over by the “guards” for many

years, sometimes generations. Sacred burial caves have been found on every

Hawaiian Island. Unfortunately, before some were catalogued, they were

discovered earlier and some looted. Many secret Hawaiian Burial Caves still

exist today in secrecy throughout Hawai’i. Many Hawaiians believe that

places like I’ao Valley (Maui), Mokapu Island (O’ahu), Waipi’o Valley (Big

Island), and Kapalua (Maui) are just a few. One incident to mention

happened on O’ahu’s Bishop Museum in February 1994. The casket holding

the remains of King Liloa of the Big Island and his grandson Lonoikamakahiki

were on display. Many Hawaiians were very unhappy about this and

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Whats Happening at the Whaler?

Below from L to R: Marvin from SGS added some fresh

compost to add nourishment to hot spots on the grass.

Bottle brush flowers are looking beautiful. Hibiscus

flowers of all colors are blooming all over property.

Visit the new The Spa at The Whaler Website to find out more about the

new spa and the wonderful services offered.

It is with great excitement that we

announce the opening of

They will be open SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 9AM TO 6PM!!

Make sure to check them out! Tower 1, Lower Level, Makai (ocean) side of the

hall, across the AOAO office.

Help make each Whaler Guest’s stay an awesome one by providing the helpful information and resources they need to enjoy all that Maui has to offer, including activities and adventures. If our Concierge program does well, the entire Whaler Ownership does well. Everybody wins. We look

forward to hearing from you so we can provide you the Activities Book and Swivel Display.

Aloha Ohana,

This week’s reminder is to please send me updated information. If your email address, phone number, address, or other personal information has changed, please let me know. We want to keep your records up to date.

Fun Snippet: This weekend I spent my time at the beach. Enjoy this video of a sunset!

Sam’s Corner Barbara Cash was born & raised in Denver,

Colorado. In addition to acting as concierge,

she helps manage a property in

Launiopoko. She also loves gardening (it's

always growing season), cycling, snorkeling,

& watching gorgeous West Maui sunsets.

New Bike

racks on the

Tower 2 side,

garage, were

installed this

week.

Above from L to R: Rex is always busy. Here he is

cleaning planter boxes cobwebs, dirt, and dust in

the parking garage. Jun and Julian fixed the shocks

on a washing machine. Team work at its finest!

Jay Babila has two kids, one brand new. He

loves spending time with them. He is a self-

proclaimed nerd and loves video games. He

can’t wait to make it out to Comic-Con

someday, and see all of the awesome

costumes. He is also a fan of the Raiders.

E KOMO MAI to our New Whaler Ohana Members!

Below from L to R: Correction from last week’s update. The plentiful herb garden is located at the Mauka (mountain) side, not the Makai (ocean) side of tower 1. Shawn is raising oscar fish for the koi pond in his office. The water lilies bloom and open up towards the sun.

Whats Happening at the Whaler?

John Says: Please give us

at least 48 hours of

notice when you want

your car out of long term

storage. Thank you!

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CLICK HERE to see some familiar faces from our AWESOME Maintenance team.

Right from L to R: Magela welcomes you to The

Whaler. Security had training on how to write

reports. 6 attended a 2-day course. Our fire

extinguishers are recertified.

Below from L to R: Marvin from SGS added some fresh

compost to add nourishment to hot spots on the lawn. Bottle brush flowers are blooming and looking beautiful. Hibiscus flowers of all colors are blooming all around our property.

Community Events 04/07: Colbie Caillat, Castle Theater, 7:30pm

04/14: Lonestar, Castle Theater, 7:30pm

04/22: 29th Annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial

Golf Tournament, 6am

4/22: March for Science (International March

for Science)

05/02: Santana, Castle Theater, 5pm

05/13: Maui Brew Festival, 2pm

Tickets: Maui Arts & Cultural Center Calendar

Learn about other Maui Events

Have a question about the hallway renovation, or

need the renovation schedule? Please visit the Whaler

Website. CLICK HERE to stay connected.

• NOTICE: We will be having a test power outage on Monday April 3rd from 12:30AM-12:45AM. We are taking this opportunity to test the generators, as well as prepare for another scheduled power outage on Tuesday April 4th from 12:00AM-5AM. On Tuesday April 4th, there will be maintenance on our high-power circuits. All power needs to be off in order to complete this project. Impact of the power outage will not cause any audible alarms. Elevators will not be in working order during these times. All guests in the units will be notified of this outage. We will have security checking the elevators before power is turned off. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha at (808) 661-6003. • Reports/ Committees, Board of Directors, & Annual Homeowners Meetings: May 25th, 26th, & 27th • Resort Fee: Please be sure to inform all of your Guests about the Resort Fee increase. Resort Fees will increase to $17 on April 1, 2017 and increase to $20 on June 1, 2017. Please see December 2, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes for any questions on the June 1, 2017 increase. • Pest Control: April 4th Tower 1, Floors 1-2, April 11th Tower 1, Floors 11-12, April 25th Exterior and Common Areas. Please remember, if you prefer your unit not be sprayed, simply give Deanie (808)661-6002 or Samantha (808)661-6003 a call and ask to be on the ‘Bait Only List.’ • AC Preventative Maintenance is scheduled to start up again Monday, April 3rd in Tower 1, 12th Floor and working our way down the building. Each unit will get a flyer notifying the unit occupant of the maintenance work. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Samantha at (808) 661-6003. • Letter to Rental Operators: Effective immediately, to decrease the registration processing time, rental operators are required to provide reservation information when submitting reservation requests. Please see letter on the Owners website. We appreciate your cooperation. • Whalers Village Renovation Work: Please expect work related noise from 8am-5pm daily as their renovation project commences. Should you experience noise disturbances outside of those hours, please contact Security (dial 0 and Front Desk will page them) so that our Security team can inquire with the Whalers Village about the noise. Please visit The Whalers Village Website for more information. CLICK HERE

Friendly Reminders & Important Information

Hallway Renovations

From your WHALER OHANA, Happy Weekend!

Please take good

care of yourself

and each other.

With much Love &

Aloha, YOUR GM,

Mila Salvador.