PDM Promoters, Inc. conducted a rare non-Saturday cleanup this month when it spruced up Paseo de Marianas and its surrounding environs last Monday during Memorial Day.<\/p>\n
Sonia Siwa, the non-profit\u2019s coordinator, said PDM Promoters wasn\u2019t able to do a Saturday cleanup this month because they were busy with the 21st Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival & Beer Garden. Siwa and volunteers from Kinpachi Restaurant man a booth at the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were not able to do it on Saturdays, as we were busy with Taste of Marianas, but we did it last May 27, Memorial Day, as there were no classes for the kids who volunteer,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In all, 20 members from Saipan Awaodori Team and eight Kinpachi staff were able to haul 680 lbs of trash during the cleanup that began early at 9am.<\/p>\n
Siwa said the area of the cleanup included Paseo de Marianas, Coral Tree Avenue, American Memorial Park Road, Beach Road, and their connecting alleyways.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving these young kids as volunteers, we want them to realize the importance of their contribution in keeping our surroundings\u2019 clean. They will know that the small thing they\u2019re doing can make a difference in our community. We are thankful to the parents\/guardians of these children for allowing them to join us and giving their time for our monthly cleanups,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
PDM Promoters\u2019 cleanups are usually held Saturday and are supported by the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and the non-profit\u2019s major sponsors, T Galleria and TSL Foundation. <\/p>\n
Siwa said this enables them to have the cleaning materials they need. Kinpachi Restaurant provides the meal and snacks for the volunteers. <\/p>\n
Volunteers of PDM Promoters will be at it again in June. (Saipan Tribune)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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