Island Snapshots – April 2015

By Jun Dayao

Posted on Apr 07 2015

: MARPAC DONATES: Guy F. Pudney, resident manager of Marpac, presents a check on behalf of Budweiser to Saipan Fishermen’s Association president Gene Weaver as part of the company’s support for this year’s annual Mahi Derby on April 11, 2015, and the Saipan International Fishing Tournament on July 25-26, 2015. From left are Marpac sales manager James Lee, Pudney, Weaver, and SFA treasurer Martin F. Duenas. Interested applicants may pick up registration forms, rules and regulations and schedule of events at the Marianas Visitors Authority office. For more information about the derby, contact Ed Diaz at MVA at 1.670.664.3200/01 or via e-mail at ediaz@mymarianas.com. (Contributed Photo)

: ROADSIDE WAVING: In support of the Commonwealth Cancer Association, Lt. Gov. Ralph DLG Torres joins with his kids at a roadside waving against oral cancer Monday afternoon along Beach Road in Oleai. (Jayson Camacho)

: BUDDING PHARMACIST While some students spend their spring break hanging at the beach, watching movies, or playing video games, Brabu Pharmacy’s Patsylynn Jetley went to Guam to take, and successfully pass, her U.S. Pharmacy Technician Certification. We’re so proud of Patsy and her mentors, RJ Dris and Kina Sablan, and glad she will have this certificate to take back to the University of Colorado in the fall to continue her studies in Pharmacy school. (Contributed Photo)

: Whispering Palms, third/fourth grade class receiving dictionaries from the Rotary Club of Saipan. Back left is the classroom teacher: Nick Brennfleck, Back right is Rotary Club Member Michael Dilley, Back second to right is Ivan Ilmov. (Contributed Photo)

: BEACH CLEANUP: The NMI History class of Kagman High School did a beach cleanup at Tank Beach on April 1. The students were able to collect 30 lbs of trash. Front row, from left, Alam, Ms. Kaipat, Joan, and Alexia. Back row, from left, Joe, Jonas, Foyal, and Jr. (Contributed Photo)

: NMC SUPPORTERS NMC Bridge Capital vice president/ chief operating officer Jody Jordahl, second from left, and Bride Capital staff Reneacia San Nicholas, second from right, present a $500 donation to the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee members Christina Cruz, far left, and Les Ogumorro, far right. For more information on how to donate to the NMC Foundation or to register to play, log on to www.marianas.edu or call 234-5498 ext. 6764/ 6840. (NMC)

: Dickerson and Quinn Saipan sales manager Marilyn Marron, second from right, presents a $1,000 check to the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee members. (NMC)

: Staff and management of The Shack pose with members of the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee. The Shack is donating $600 worth of gift certificates to be given out as prizes at the tournament. (NMC)

: COMMUNITY SERVICE The Ayuyu Battalion conducted a community service cleanup on April 10, 2015. They scoured the streets in Kagman 3 from past Chacha Oceanview Middle School, down to Kagman Market and to Tank Beach. Many cadets participated and by the end of the day, about 500 lbs of various types of litter was picked up. Littering is illegal now and anyone who litters can face a maximum fine of $500, but many people are still littering, and are completely ignoring the negative impact that littering has on the environment. The Ayuyu Battalion encourages the public to stop littering if you love our island and to help protect the wildlife for future generations to enjoy. As Woodsy the owl says, “Give a hoot and don’t pollute!” (Contributed Photo)

: NMC SUPPORTERS O2 Spa staff members pose with Christina Cruz, far left, a member of the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee. The O2 Spa is donating $1,000 worth of gift certificates to be given out as prizes at the tournament. (NMC)

: NMC SUPPORTERS Sweet Escape staff Malyssa Castro, right, poses with Christina Cruz, left, a member of the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee. Sweet Escape is donating gift certificates to be given out as prizes at the tournament. (NMC)

: NMC SUPPORTERS All Star Sporting Goods manager Soledad Tenorio, third from left, and staff pose with Les Ogumoro, far left, a member of the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee. All Star Sporting Goods is donating prizes to be given out at the tournament. The golf tournament will be held at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort (west course) this Saturday, April 18, 2015, with a show time of 6am and shotgun start at 7am and will follow a medal play format. There will be six separate flight categories: Championship, A, B, C, Seniors, and Ladies. For more information on how to donate to the NMC Foundation or to register to play, log on to www.marianas.edu or call 234-5498 Ext. 6764/6810. (NMC)

: RELIEF DRIVE: Mariana Resort and Spa donates 120 cases of water, bed sheets and towels to the CNMI Typhoon Maysak Relief Drive. (Contributed Photo)

: NMC SUPPORTER IT&E executive director of Customer Operations Rob Harrell, far left, Natashia Tomokane, IT&E marketing coordinator, center, and IT&E Sales & Marketing manager Hans Mickelson, far right, present a $1,200 check donation to the 12th Annual NMC Foundation Golf tournament planning committee members. (Contributed Photo)

: CLASS DONATION The Marianas High School Class of 1995 made a special donation to MHS on April 15, as part of their 20th high school reunion activities. The class donated cleaning supplies, toilet tissue and other supplies. Featured in the photo are the Class of 1995: Tanya Concepcion, Rep. Vinnie Sablan, Joshua Sasamoto, Jesse Tudela, Glenn Muna, Mitch Aaron, Nanette Palacios, Leila Yumul, Livia Pangelinan, Annale’ Sablan Torres, Laurie Ann Deleon Guerrero, Ronna Eriich, Jocelyn Manibusan, Christine Inos, Wilma Fejeran, and Melanie Sablan. Other Class of 1995 members who also contributed are Marianne Concepcion-Teregeyo, Thomas Basa Jr., Janella Muna Cruz, Leonard Leon, Louanna Lynne Sablan, Patty Kabriel, and Laurena “Loling” Camacho. (Contributed Photo)

: JUDGE IN THE CLASSROOM: Associate Judge Joseph Camacho, who is conducting a jury trial on Rota, was invited to the Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja to speak to the students. Each year the CNMI Judiciary conducts a community outreach called “Judges in the Classroom.” The student enjoyed asking questions and learning about the law and the court. Seen in the group photo are the students (elementary and junior high students). One student even wore the judge’s robe and raised Camacho’s 10 lb stainless steel gavel. (Contributed Photo)

: ARTS FESTIVAL SPONSOR: IT&E Sales & Marketing manager Hans W. Mickelson, second from right, is joined by Department of Community Cultural Affairs Arts Council director Angel S. Hocog and other staff from both parties, for a photo opportunity. IT&E donated $3,000 worth of in-kind items to the 2015 Flame Tree Arts Festival. (Contributed Photo)

: BEACH CLEANUP: Whispering Palms School students clean up Pau Pau Beach on Earth Day, April 22. (Contributed Photo)

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