MAY 2012
Here, there, everywhere A look at what’s happening on Saipan
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American RED CROSS
Walkathon March 24, 2012
Teacher Ellen and Ma’am Mila with their students from Green Meadow School (from left) Jenalyn, Erika and Arielle.
Josie Loverita and John Enrico Cavinta
James Deleon Guerrero, Ayden Gagaring and Jason Joon 2
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Ronaldo, Reginald and Kristoffer Pascual
Paul Legaspi and his daughter Arielle.
ON THE ROAD
Kanani Lee, RJ Aquino, Momoko Nishikido, Richie Xu, Kaithlin Hidalgo and Yuri Song
Chesca Dalusung, Anna Camille, Kimmie Dilse, Kaley Dilse and Kahira Dilse
Audrey and Jessie Mae
Cauline and Camille Ricafort
Lois Manese and Andrea Manese
Tomeko Olaitiman and Bernice Ravell
Maryjane Licerio, Paula Mae, Carl Leonard, Kenneth Miguel, Jahnelle, Caloy and Maileen Edquiba MAY 2012
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Surprise birthday
Tagaman winners
Birthday celebrant Miss Mila Merjilla with husband Ador and Green Meadow School’s Teacher Bona, Teacher Sony, Teacher Melissa, Teacher Jonalyn, Teacher Liza, Teacher Myrna and Teacher Ellen.
XTERRA Asia Tour’s Triple Crown winners Renata Bucher and Ben Allen smile during the 2012 Tagaman awards banquet held at the Pacific Islands Club of Saipan’s beach on March 31.
Green Meadow School’s third graders enjoy ice cream and snacks during Miss Mila’s birthday party.
France’s Cedric Lassonde, center, receives his award after topping the 2012 Tagaman triathlon, timing in at 2:52:26.
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PEP
Rally Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Jr. High School’s STUCO officers pose before the AHGHJHS pep rally at Hopwood Jr. High School’s campus on April 16.
The AHGHJHS Refaluwasch Warriors perform a traditional dance during the pep rally.
Paradise
Realty From left: Elizabeth C. Duenas, associated broker, RE/MAX Diamond Realty; Leonard P. Campos, managing director for international development, RE/MAX Micronesia; Jose Ayuyu, broker, RE/MAX Paradise Realty; Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, Marcia Ayuyu, general manager of McDonald’s Saipan and wife of Jose; Ivan A. Blanco, deputy secretary of commerce; and Mayor Donald R. Flores, of Saipan cut the ribbon that opened the new RE/MAX at the RJ Plaza in Dandan.
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ON THE ROAD
Summer of FUN
E.J. Domingo splashes through the water.
Rick Brien with daughter Li-an, Ricky Cavinta with sons J.P. and John and Ernie Domingo with his boys E.J. and Ecus.
Ecus looks to see if the coast is all clear.
James Liles and Li-an Brien enjoy an afternoon at the beach.
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Josie Loverita left, with friends at the Saipan World Resort on April 7.
Fun under the sun (from left,) John Cavinta, James Liles and Li-an Brien.
Loida Martinez with son Khalil and Nhorleen Bitco.
John Cavinta, Khalil Ocampo, Ernest Joachim Domingo and Eizen Americus. Loida Martinez with son Khalil.
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Happy
40th
Anniversary Dr. Tan Siu Lin, center, presents a check for $100,000 for 5,000 laptop sleeves to the principals of the Public School System during Tan Holdings Corp.’s 40th Anniversary celebration held at the Saipan Grand Hotel on April 10.
Thank You
From left: Paul A. Manglona, senate president; Gregorio C. Sablan, Northern Mariana Islands’ delegate to Congress; Eliceo D. Cabrera, speaker of the house; Gov. Benigno R. Fitial; Dr. Tan Siu Lin, chairman of the board, Tan Holdings Corp.; Lam Pek Kim; Willie Tan, chief executive officer of Tan Holdings Corp. Henry Tan, deputy vice chairman of the board, Tan Holdings Corp.; and Jerry Tan, president of Tan Holdings Corp. gather for a group photo after presenting a check to 400 financially challenged families in the NMI received by Gov. Fitial during the Tan Holdings Corp. 40th anniversary celebration at the Saipan Grand Hotel on April 10.
Bus
Facility Government and Public School System officials cut the ribbon at the opening of the newly renovated bus facility at the lower base on April 10.
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Project Prom
2012 P.I.C. Championships
Models for the “Project Prom” campaign are all smiles before strutting down the stage during the Power 99 Dance Fest event at Garapan Square on April 5.
Bobby Cruz gears up to return the tennis ball during the 2012 Pacific Islands Club’s Tennis Championship held at the Pacific Islands Club on April 7.
Salvi Villanueva, left, and Daniel Ogumoro enjoy some Foremost Blend Coffee after the project Prom fashion show at the Garapan Square.
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to Freddy “Unko Fred” Salavaria, (right), on April 14, 2012. From Your Teen Talk and Hilitai Familia.
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Teen
Talk
The Teen Talk Club, a volunteer youth/peer education group from the CNMI Public School System’s Youth Development Program since 2001, gathered for a photo after premiering their new talk show at the American Memorial Park Visitors Center on April 13.
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ON THE ROAD
Do the Dougie
A competitor soars through the air during the “Jerk� competition of the Dance Fest.
Competitors do the Dougie during the Power 99 Dance Fest event held at Garapan Square on April 5.
First place winner Nathan Palacios shows his dance moves during the Breakdancing competition.
Representatives of each competing group for the Power 99 Dance Fest event gather for a photo before the competition.
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Gold’s Gym Challenge Awards Night
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Happy Birthday Amie
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U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive—a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. — Showing at Hollywood Theaters today.
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It was summer 1999 when four small-town Michigan boys began a quest to lose their virginity. In the years that have passed, Jim and Michelle married while Kevin and Vicky said goodbye. Now these lifelong friends have come home as adults to reminisce about—and get inspired by—the hormonal teens who launched a comedy legend. — Showing at Hollywood Theaters today.
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Mother’s Day
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Premiere Showing of “Battleship”
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First Redemption Event of Coca Cola’s “Spin It to Win It” Promo 4pm - 6pm Joeten Shopping Center . Susupe
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Memorial Day
The Three Stooges While on a mission to save The Sisters of Mercy Orphanage where they were raised, the three stooges—Larry (Sean Hayes), Moe (Chris Diamantopoulos) and Curly (Will Sasso)—somehow become involved in a bizarre murder plot, and along the way, find themselves featured on a successful reality TV show. — Showing at Hollywood Theaters today.
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The classic Disney story is brought back to life on the big screen. The Evil Queen (Julia Roberts) has her sights set on the royal throne and on the handsome prince (Armie Hammer), who's in love with Snow White (Lily Collins). Out of anger and jealousy, the Queen banishes her to the forest. But instead of being devoured by a vicious beast, like the Queen intended, Snow White enlists the help of seven dwarfs to help reclaim their destroyed kingdom. — Showing at Hollywood Theaters today.