{"id":352937,"date":"2021-10-05T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=352937"},"modified":"2021-10-05T06:00:37","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T20:00:37","slug":"island-snapshots-october-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-october-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Snapshots \u2013 October 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-352937 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><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-october-2021\/lymmia-michelle-macaranas-pix-for-tuesday\/'>Lymmia-Michelle-Macaranas-pix-for-Tuesday<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-352938'>\n\t\t\t\tBIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT Happiest 10th birthday to our mini-boss, Lymmia Michelle Macaranas! We love you to the moon and beyond ! Greetings come from your family. (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-october-2021\/cnmi-domestic-violence-awareness-month\/'>CNMI-Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-352952'>\n\t\t\t\tDOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios pose for a souvenir picture with Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic &#038; Sexual Violence members, community advocates, and supporters of victims of domestic and sexual violence at the Royal Taga Hall of the Saipan World Resort after the signing of a proclamation yesterday designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR)\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\/smoke-alarm-campaign-pix1\/'>Smoke-Alarm-Campaign-pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353328'>\n\t\t\t\tSMOKE ALARM CAMPAIGN: Teams from the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter, along with Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting of the Commonwealth Ports Authority installed reportedly over a thousand smoke alarms in the homes of the public last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, as part of the annual Smoke Alarm Campaign. They also gave some public education about the smoke alarms and what they should do when the alarms go off. This campaign goes along with National Fire Prevention Week and the theme, \u201cLearn the sounds of fire safety.\u201d Photos taken from the DFEMS social media page. (DFEMS)\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\/pho-challenge-pix\/'>Pho-challenge-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353327'>\n\t\t\t\tMONSTER BOWL CHALLENGE\nPho Tam hosted yesterday the first of what it bills as a recurring Monster Bowl Pho Tam Challenge, wherein contestants will be challenged to consume a gigantic bowl of Pho Tam special noodle soup within one hour. Yesterday\u2019s challenger were Johnson and Raymond. (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\/hopwood-pix1-2\/'>Hopwood-pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353325'>\n\t\t\t\tCONGRATULATIONS! Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School celebrated National Custodian Day last Oct. 2 and presented gifts of appreciation to Mildred Ebuen and Fely Dela Cruz.\u00a0 National Custodian Day recognizes the hard work that it takes to keep our public facilities in tip-top shape as well as the people who diligently work to make sure we have schools and workplaces that are spotless and sanitary. (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\/hopwood-pix2-3\/'>Hopwood-pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353326'>\n\t\t\t\tThis October, the Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School joins the nation in celebrating Principal\u2019s Month. Thank you, Victorino Borja, for your leadership and for making sure that our students and staff remain safe and prepared for learning and success. (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\/court-culture-pix1\/'>court-culture-pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353591'>\n\t\t\t\tA DAY OF CULTURE AT GUMA HUSTISIA\t\nTraditionally made and intricate beadwork are put on display at the Guma Hustisia as part of the CNMI Judiciary\u2019s celebration and showcase of CNMI culture last Friday. (JOSHUA SANTOS)\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\/court-culture-pix2\/'>court-culture-pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353592'>\n\t\t\t\tJohn Castro, middle, and a colleague make rope using coconut fibers. Alongside the rope, also on display are traditionally made tools and a small-scale, carved wooden boat. The demonstration was part of the CNMI Judiciary\u2019s celebration and showcase of CNMI culture last Friday at the Guma Hustisia. (JOSHUA SANTOS)\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\/court-culture-pix3\/'>court-culture-pix3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353593'>\n\t\t\t\tMembers of the Commonwealth Council for Arts &#038; Culture share a photo at their table where they demonstrated how to make mwaars, or decorative flower wreaths typically worn on the head. The demonstration was part of the CNMI Judiciary\u2019s celebration and showcase of CNMI culture last Friday at the Guma Hustisia. (JOSHUA SANTOS)\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\/court-culture-pix4\/'>court-culture-pix4<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353594'>\n\t\t\t\tNMI Museum of History and Culture docent Archie Ajoste, leftmost, shares a photo with colleagues at the museum\u2019s table last Friday during an event hosted by the CNMI Judiciary last Friday at the Guma Hustisia. (JOSHUA SANTOS)\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-october-2021\/marines-pix1-3\/'>Marines-pix1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353595'>\n\t\t\t\tEXERCISE FREEDOM BANNER  U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Orlando Alvarez, a motor transport operator with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, watches over the fire direction control center on Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Aug. 12, 2021. Exercise Freedom Banner is designed for 1st Marine Expeditionary Force to train a Maritime Prepositioning Force by establishing an Expeditionary Advanced Base and increase relations in the Indonesian Pacific region. (LANCE CPL. AUSTIN GILLAM)\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-october-2021\/marines-pix2-3\/'>Marines-pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353596'>\n\t\t\t\tU.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Micah Wilhelm, a radio transmissions operator with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares a TAMPA satellite system in support of exercise Freedom Banner on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands last Aug. 12, 2021.  (LANCE CPL. AUSTIN GILLAM)\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-october-2021\/marines-pix3\/'>Marines-pix3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353597'>\n\t\t\t\tU.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Micah Wilhelm, a radio transmissions operator with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, operates a spectrum analyzer in support of exercise Freedom Banner on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands last Aug. 12, 2021. (LANCE CPL. AUSTIN GILLAM)\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-october-2021\/tan2-13\/'>TAN2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353598'>\n\t\t\t\tNEW HYATT LEASE From left, Governor\u2019s Council of Economic Advisers co-chair Jerry Tan, Hyatt Regency Saipan general manager Nich Nishikawa, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, GCEA board member\u00a0Alex Sablan, and Hyatt Regency Saipan human resources\u00a0director Josephine Mesta smile for the camera at the signing ceremony last Friday at Miyako Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Saipan in Garapan, during which Hyatt renewed its land lease for 40 years. (BEA CABRERA)\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-october-2021\/smoke-alarm-campaign-pix2\/'>Smoke-Alarm-Campaign-pix2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353599'>\n\t\t\t\tSMOKE ALARM CAMPAIGN Teams from the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter, along with Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting of the Commonwealth Ports Authority installed reportedly over a thousand smoke alarms in the homes of the public last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, as part of the annual Smoke Alarm Campaign. They also gave some public education about the smoke alarms and what they should do when the alarms go off. This campaign goes along with National Fire Prevention Week and the theme, \u201cLearn the sounds of fire safety.\u201d Photos taken from the DFEMS social media page. *DFEMS)\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-october-2021\/smoke-alarm-campaign-pix3\/'>Smoke-Alarm-Campaign-pix3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353600'>\n\t\t\t\tTeams from the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter, along with Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting of the Commonwealth Ports Authority installed reportedly over a thousand smoke alarms in the homes of the public last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, as part of the annual Smoke Alarm Campaign.\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-october-2021\/sengebau-pix-4\/'>Sengebau-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353712'>\n\t\t\t\tPOETRY COMPETITION This year\u2019s Junior and Senior Division competitors in the 17th Annual Valentine N. Sengebau Poetry Competition and their coaches share a group photo after the event, which was held at the Marianas High School cafeteria on Monday. Also pictured is Northern Marianas Humanities Council executive director Leo G. Pangelinan, NMHC project coordinator Andrew Roberto, Rep. Leila Staffler, and Northern Marianas College professor Adam Walsh. Pangelinan, Staffler, and Walsh judged the competition this year. (JOSHUA SANTOS)\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-october-2021\/toys-for-tots-pix-11-2\/'>Toys for Tots pix 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-353887'>\n\t\t\t\tDROP-OFF LOCATION   \t\t             \nToys for Tots volunteers stopped by IT&amp;E in Chalan Laulau last Oct. 13 to officially designate the store as a drop-off location for donations. From now until Dec.r 10, 2021, the community can drop off unwrapped toys that will be distributed to less fortunate children. Donations can be brought in from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Pictured from left are Lee Tenorio, executive director, Saipan Chamber of Commerce; Marine Capt. Anthony Ramos, coordinator for Toys for Tots; Marine Sgt. Damian Viera; Shayne Villanueva, vice president, Saipan Chamber of Commerce board of directors; Rob Harrell, Customer Operations executive director, IT&amp;E; Marine Master Sgt. Eugenio Ramirez; Maia Pangelinan, president, Associated Students of Northern Marianas College; and Gerald Crisostomo, vice president, Associated Students of NMC. (IT&amp;E)\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-october-2021\/toys-for-tots-pix-13\/'>Toys-for-Tots-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354074'>\n\t\t\t\tTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Saipan Seventh-day Adventist School is an official 2021 \u201cToys for Tots\u201d partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program can drop off their toy donation at Saipan Seventh-Day Adventist School. The \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email\u00a0saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (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-october-2021\/grotto-pix22\/'>Grotto pix22<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354172'>\n\t\t\t\tIMPROVED GROTTO  \t\t\t                    \nThe Marianas Visitors Authority, in coordination with the CNMI administration and various private sponsors, officially reopened the newly improved Grotto and Grotto lookout to the public last Tuesday after over a year since its closure.\u00a0(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-october-2021\/hix-pix-11\/'>Hix pix 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354173'>\n\t\t\t\tGETTING READY FOR 2022               \t\t\t\t         \nNMI Democratic Party chair Nola K. Hix and vice chair Daniel Quitugua announce the deadline to submit letters of intent to run as governor and delegate for next year\u2019s election at a press conference Tuesday at Hyatt Regency Saipan\u2019s Kili Caf\u00e9 and Terrace. The party will announce their candidates for governor and delegate by Nov. 4, 2021. (Ferdie Dela Torre)\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-october-2021\/jgo-pix-11-2\/'>JGO pix 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354174'>\n\t\t\t\tJGO HEARING  \t\t               \t\t\t         \nHouse of Representatives Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee chair Rep. Celina R. Babauta (D-Saipan) announces the committee\u2019s decision Tuesday to allow Frances Dela Cruz, the governor\u2019s executive assistant, to submit her testimony through a sworn affidavit. Babauta said they are, however, not waiving any rights or powers that they have to compel the  appearance and testimony of Dela Cruz or any witness. (Ferdie De La Torre)\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-october-2021\/toys-for-tots-pix-11-3\/'>Toys for Tots pix 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354175'>\n\t\t\t\tTOYS FOR TOTS     \t\t\t\t\t\t\t            \nAB Risk Solutions is an official 2021 \u201cToys for Tots\u201d partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program can drop off their donation at AB Risk Solutions. The \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email\u00a0saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (NMS)\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-october-2021\/voterturnout-pix\/'>voterturnout-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/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-october-2021\/esgr-cuc-11\/'>ESGR CUC 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354300'>\n\t\t\t\t\u2018PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER\u2019 AWARDEES \t\t\t\t\t\nThe Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presents Commonwealth Utilities Corp. supervisor Joseph Mu\u00f1a, fourth from left, and CUC chief of administration Betty Terlaje, center, with the ESGR \u201cPatriotic Employer\u201d award, which recognizes employers who have supported employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve. From left, ESGR CNMI area chair emeritus in charge of employer outreach Rose Igitol; ESGR volunteer Joann Aquino; long-time Commonwealth Utilities Corp. and U.S. Army Reservist Robert Lieto; Mu\u00f1a; Terlaje; ESGR CNMI area Committee chair Dr. Rita Sablan; and CUC executive director Gary Camacho at CUC\u2019s main office\u2019s conference room at the Joeten Dandan Building. Mu\u00f1a and Terlaje were nominated to receive the award by Lieto. (Joshua Santos)\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-october-2021\/esgr-wsr-11\/'>ESGR WSR 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354301'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presents William S. Reyes Elementary School principal Lynn Sharon O. Mendiola, third from left, with the ESGR \u201cPatriotic Employer\u201d award. From left, WSR vice principal Joselyn Manibusan, WSR registrar and U.S. Army Reservist Roque Pulido; Mendiola; ESGR CNMI area Committee chair Dr. Rita Sablan; and ESGR CNMI area chair emeritus in charge of employer outreach Rose Igitol at Mendiola\u2019s office. Mendiola was nominated to receive the award by Pulido. (Joshua Santos)\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-october-2021\/bridge-capital-pix-16\/'>Bridge-Capital-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354445'>\n\t\t\t\tTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!\u00a0Bridge Capital is an official 2021 \u201cToys for Tots\u201d partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program can drop off their donation at the Bridge Capital office near the American Memorial Park in Garapan. The \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email\u00a0saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (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-october-2021\/calvo-tft\/'>Calvo-TFT<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354649'>\n\t\t\t\tTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!\u00a0Calvo\u2019s Insurance is an official 2021 \u201cToys for Tots\u201d partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program can drop off their donation at Calvo\u2019s Insurance. The \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email\u00a0saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (NMC)\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-october-2021\/t-galleria-pix-3\/'>T-Galleria-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354702'>\n\t\t\t\tDROP-OFF SITE T Galleria Saipan is an official 2021 \u201cToys for Tots\u201d partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program can drop off their donation at T Galleria Saipan. The \u201cToys for Tots\u201d program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email\u00a0saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (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-october-2021\/mwm-essay-contest-pix\/'>MWM-essay-contest-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-354703'>\n\t\t\t\tCONGRATULATIONS! The five student winners of the Marianas Writers Movement\u2019s essay contest on \u201cStories Matter.\u201d The winners, who were selected by random draw, are Jasper Hall (Grace Christian Academy), Alyssa Rae David (Saipan Southern High School), Julius Torres (Saipan Southern High School), Miku Kimura (Grace Christian Academy), and Eunji Hahn (Grace Christian Academy). Each won the same ($100) prize money. At left is Jane Mack of the Marianas Writers Movement. 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