{"id":192944,"date":"2015-03-03T04:00:07","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T18:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=192944"},"modified":"2015-03-03T04:00:07","modified_gmt":"2015-03-02T18:00:07","slug":"island-snapshots-march-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Snapshots &#8211; March 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-192944 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/tinian-construction-pix\/'>Tinian construction pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-192945'>\n\t\t\t\tNEW AIRPORT SIGNAGE:\nThe Tinian Mayor\u2019s Office is currently working on the signage outside the exit of the Tinian International Airport road. Tinian\u2019s community workers are seen here painting, digging, and replacing the old sign.                     (Jayson Camacho)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/malou-mendoza\/'>Malou-Mendoza<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-192947'>\n\t\t\t\tMARKING THE BIG SIX-OH: Malou Mendoza, fifth back, is surrounded by Northern Marianas Badminton Association officials and members during her 60th birthday celebration last Saturday at Fiesta Resort &#038; Spa\u2019s Hibiscus Hall. (Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/matson-pix-2\/'>Matson pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193302'>\n\t\t\t\tMATSON DONATION: Matson liaison Maritess Yumul, right, presents a generous donation from the Matson Foundation to Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance\u2019s Brooke Nevitt. (Contributed Photo)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/diocese-of-chalan-kanoa\/'>Diocese-of-Chalan-Kanoa<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193608'>\n\t\t\t\tLENTEN REFLECTION: Fr. Ike Ayuyu, Pastor of Santa Soledad, join with the parishes of San Vicente (Fr. Jason) and San Roque (Fr. Tinong) to celebrate the \u201cCome Back to Life: Make Your Heart Firm\u201d message from Pope Francis for Lent 2015 and the Healing of Families with the Healing Cross and Anointing of the Head. (Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/tourists-pix\/'>Tourists pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193636'>\n\t\t\t\tIDEAL DAY \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t              \nA tourist couple enjoys a walk along the beach after spending time trying Saipan\u2019s various water sports activities. In the background is the famous Managua Island.\n(Jon Perez)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/mhs-pix-2\/'>MHS pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193645'>\n\t\t\t\tMHS NHS JOINS BEAUTIFY MY MARIANAS\t\t\t\t\t                 \nTwenty-five members of the Marianas High National Honor Society join the Marianas Visitors Authority\u2019s Beautify My Marianas program on Feb. 21, 2015, collecting eight bags of trash from Sugar Dock in Chalan Kanoa to Pakpak Beach in San Antonio.  The Beautify My Marianas program offers $100 for each 1-mile cleanup in assigned areas. For more information or an application, visit the MVA homepage at www.mymarianas.com.\n(Contributed Photo)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/red-cross-pix1\/'>Red Cross pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193783'>\n\t\t\t\tWALKATHON DONORS\t\t\t\t\t             \nPeter Stewien, center, general manager of Strategic Gaming Solutions, Inc. dba Club C, presents a check for $500 to American Red Cross NMI Chapter executive director John Hirsh, left, and Red Cross board chair Tayna Belyeu-Camacho in support of the upcoming Red Cross Walkathon. Stewein said his ownership team feels strongly about supporting local community focused organizations and are very pleased to be supporting the Red Cross. (Contributed Photo)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/red-cross-pix2\/'>Red Cross pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193784'>\n\t\t\t\tPHI again supports the NMI Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more than 15 years PHI has provided financial and in-kind support to the local Chapter. This year they presented $700 in cash and in-kind store gift certificates. Under the leadership of Bruce Cohen, PHI has been a major supporter of not only the Red Cross but many other civic and community focused organizations. Photo shows, from left, Claudine Atalig, Bruce Cohen, John Hirsh, and Mel Borja. (Contributed Photo)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/charter-day-pix-2\/'>Charter Day pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-194182'>\n\t\t\t\tNMC CHARTER DAY\t\t\t                \nA group of hip-hop dancers took to the stage last year during NMC\u2019s Charter Day celebration at the Northern Marianas College. This year\u2019s Charter Day will be on\u00a0Friday, March 20, 2015, and will also feature the highly anticipated Marianas Idol competition and many other performances. (NMC)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/wasp-pix\/'>Wasp pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-194604'>\n\t\t\t\tSMALL WONDERS \t\t\t\t\t\t\t      \nA wasp prepares to enter the nest it built on a sign going to Bird Island in Marpi.\n(Jon Perez)\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/motheread-pix1-4\/'>Motheread pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-194922'>\n\t\t\t\tCOMPLETION \nCEREMONIES\nCNMI Motheread\/Fatheread offers classes to Adult Basic Education students in partnership with the Northern Marianas College, the Garapan Community Development Center, and the Commonwealth Women\u2019s Association. On Friday, March 13, a total of 10 students successfully completed their Motheread\/Fatheread classes facilitated by parent trainer Beth Demapan at the Garapan Community Development Center: Malcolm Amandus, Fernando Torres, Jasmine Taman, Kerolina Rios, David Rios, Martin Omar Jr.,Doris Evangelista,, Merosina Evangelista, Peter Lizama, and Eric Cabrera. Story Exploring instructor Nasha Reyes facilitated the Story Exploring session with students MarSario and Davelina Rios in attendance. A special thank you to Rep. Felicidad Ogumoro and Debra Inos for their partnership and support.\n(Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/motheread-pix2-3\/'>Motheread pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-194923'>\n\t\t\t\tOn March 23, 2015, CNMI Motheread\/Fatheread hosted a completion celebration at Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School with parent trainer Amor Rabauliman and Story Exploring instructor Evangeline Espanola. Six parents completed the program: Matilda C. Camacho, Jessette Rufila, April Liske-Clark, Bianca Camille R. Espinosa, Tersha T. Tersiro, and Brenda Lynn C. Lucido. Nine children successfully completed the Story Exploring Program: Tharese Apura, Pyper Liske-Clark, Brianna Espinosa, Brandon Tesiro, Tyana Tesiro, Albrent Lucido, Daven Lucido, and Michelle Belensosa. GTC principal Raena Bermudes, librarian Hilma Castro, and the GTC Binadu family sponsored the Motheread Fatheread in the school. Thank you Northern Marianas Humanities Council for another successful Motheread Fatheread session at GTC.  (Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/motheread-pix3-3\/'>Motheread pix3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-194924'>\n\t\t\t\tCNMI Motheread\/Fatheread offers classes to Adult Basic Education students in partnership with the Northern Marianas College and the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. This spring seven students completed their Motheread\/Fatheread classes at the JKPL facilitated by parent trainer Bryan Manabat: Angel Ichihara, Jolynn Wabol, Nelissa Mendiola, Athens Amaro, Joseph Fukuichi, and Bernice Sanchez, and Vicenta G. Sanchez. (Contributed Photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-march-2015\/motheread-pix4-2\/'>Motheread pix4<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-194925'>\n\t\t\t\tCNMI Motheread Fatheread completion ceremony at Oleai Elementary School on March 17th, 2015. Oleai Elementary School administration, parent trainer Celina Foreman, Story Exploring instructor Margie Sugaste, Team CNMI Motheread\/Fatheread and the Northern Marianas Humanities Council made this event possible. Congratulations, Parents: Pinelope Gail Ibanez, Merly Mercado, Soyang Kim, Lilia Labarda, Myron Laniyo, Charlyn Francisco, and Josephine Bernabe. And Hip hip hooray to their children: Ethan Juriel Ibanez, Elijah Fitial, Elisha Fitial, Sunny Hyun, Dustin Hyun, Kailani Laniyo, Jee Lee, Syra Argana, and Jerick Russell Bernabe! A special thank you to Oleai Elementary School Principal Jasylene Parico and the OES turtle family for their continued support and partnership! 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