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ABOUT THE COVER
Twins of the Northern Mariana Islands. (Standing, from left) Jaime and Jason Reyes; Rosalyn and Rizzalyn Janairo; (seated, from left) Camia Janae and Camayah Jade Sablan. Photo taken at Hyatt Regency Saipan beachside.
4-6 Cover feature Life as a twin
Photo by Corwin Shadow wayangphotography@gmail.com
7 Calendar April events
8 Community Preventing child abuse and neglect in the NMI
10 Artist Dancer and choreographer Joseph Caranto
13 Our Environment Environmental Awareness Month
14 Special Feature Docomo Atisa
16 Sports Triathlete Tyce Mister
18 Recipe Fresh lumpia (lumpia sariwa)
20-23 On the Road Event photos and special messages
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Twining at life By Joy White | Photos by Corey Shadow at the Hyatt Regency Saipan
Though they cannot read each other’s minds, twins share a bond in which one couldn’t imagine being without the other.
Magdalena and Francisco Reyes are fraternal twins. Although they may not be identified as twins immediately by sight, they share the same closeness and experiences that one might automatically assume identical twins have, such as getting asked if they can read each other’s minds. The 17-year-olds go to the same school and have the same group of friends. Francisco was born first and takes on the role of protector of his sister. “I always tell her what to do,” Francisco says. The two have opposite personalities. “I’m loud and he’s quiet,” Magdalena says. “We’re always together, since we were little kids.” Their differences complement each other, rather than cause conflict, but the two do compete on things like getting good grades at school. Magdalena and Francisco have other siblings they are close to as well, but a twin offers more closeness and perks. “I like being a twin because it feels good that we can tell each other anything,” she says. “I like being a twin because we have the same birthday. Parties are bigger if there’s two of you,” Francisco says. Rizzalyn and Rosalyn Janairo have similar personalities, including their interests, work ethic, the way they address challenges and priorities. “We are hardworking and persistent to do our tasks and responsibilities. When we are facing obstacles, we tend 4
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to put so much thought on how to overcome them. Family is our priority; we would drop what we’re doing just to assist and help out a family member in need,” Rosalyn says. However, Rosalyn is more business-minded, while Rizzalyn is more in tuned with technology. “Rosalyn is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in accounting while I’m pursuing my associate’s degree in liberal arts. Rosalyn’s career goals are to become a certified accountant as well as a flight attendant; my career goals are to become part of the digital media industry as a graphic designer, as well as a web developer,” Rizzalyn Jsays. Like many identical twins, Rizzalyn and Rosalyn get the usual questions, but are open to answering them to satisfy people’s curiosity. “One misconception would be whether we could feel each other’s feelings. Some people thinkthat one could feel the physical pain of the other; no, we can’t. However, at a certain situation, we can sense each other’s feelings spiritually. One example would be when I’m feeling nervous; my twin sister would start having a heavy feeling on her chest,” Rizzalyn says. Though Rizzalyn is older by five minutes, the two were
treated by family and see each other as equals growing up. Jaime and Jason Reyes share a bond that goes beyond words. “Me and my brother have differences, but sometimes we think the same,” Jaime says. The siblings wore the matching clothes growing and remain very close as adults. Jaime and Jason both work at the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality, but in different divisions. One works on the administrative side and the other on the laboratory side. This is the first time in their careers that they are working at the same company, but they remain professional. “When we see each other, yes, we’re brothers, but when it’s work time, it’s work time,” Jaime says. “He does his job and I do mine. We don’t bother each other. But after 5 p.m., it’s a different story,” Jason says. Both share an interest in sports and play baseball regularly. They often get asked if they can feel what the other is feeling, and the answer is yes. Jaime says that when he gets a bad feeling, he will call Jason to ask what is wrong and talk about it, and vice CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Cover Feature versa. “We feel each other’s feelings. I can feel if he’s having problems,” Jason says. However, being so close is a good thing. “It feels good,” Jason says. When it comes to getting along, Jaime Reyes says that although they may compete against each other, they don’t have disagreements. Twins run in their family and although neither has twin children yet - Jaime has a daughter – it is something that they would be glad to experience. “We’d be very happy,” Jason says. Twelve-year-old siblings Camia Janae and Camayah Jade Aguon Sablan live synchronized lives. “We have been inseparable since we were young. We consider ourselves best friends. We also hang out with the same group of people at school. We never leave each other out of anything,” they say. They have similar interests and hobbies, including dancing, singing, cooking, sports and spending qual-
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ity time with friends and family. Despite their closeness however, they retain individual personalities and have had their fair share of arguments. “Sometimes we can be similar, but a lot of times we have very different personalities. I am right-handed and my sister is left-handed. We like different colors and activities,” Camia says. “We have our moments when we disagree, but after a few minutes anda talk from mommy, we get right back into our usual selves,” Camayah says. In addition, Camia Sablan, older by one minute, assumes the role of big sister. “Although we are twins, I still consider Mayah my baby sister because she is one minute younger than me,” Camia says. “[Camia] always watches over me and I watch over her too, but she plays the role of being an older sister in addition to being my best friend,” Camayah says.
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deadline for BRM's Best Mom 2017 Essay Contest Time: 4 p.m. Submit entries to Scoops in Subway in the Transpac Business Center on Middle Road. For more information, call 483-3145.
April 16th
Easter Sunday April 20 – 23
36th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 20 and 21; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on April 22; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on April 23 Location: Civil Center, Susupe Free admission. Hosted by the Commonwealth council on Arts and Culture, the CNMI Public School System, the KKMP foundation and KKMP Radio, the event will feature an audio/visual competition, the signature Flam Tree Festival song competition, the Kantan Isla Language Competition, Autism Spectrum Disability Arts Competition, food contest, storytelling, cultural performances and local games demonstrations, as well as demonstrations and exhibits promoting health. The festival will also feature booths by local artists, carvers and craftsmen showcasing and selling their works. According to the festival’s website there are 50 participating artists and 20 food vendor spaces.
April 29
Electric Island Festival
Time: 4 p.m to 2 a.m. Location: Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan Ticket prices range from $30 for general admission to $65 for VIP admission and can be purchased at Puerto Rico and Dandan Shell Stations, Tribe Marianas and online at ElectricIslandFestival.com. Festival-goers will be treated to a night of electronic dance music by local and international DJ’s and artists.
Community
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in the Northern Mariana Islands By Joy White Child care and safety professionals strive all year to protect and provide services for the island’s children, but the month of April – which is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month – provides a special opportunity to engage and educate the community in their efforts. Child abuse is harm or risk of harm caused to a child by a parent, caretaker or another person responsible for the child’s safety and well-being. Child neglect is failure to provide for the child’s basic needs. Issues surrounding children can be difficult, but the Department of Youth Services remains professional and undeterred in its efforts to keep children safe. Julian Camacho has been with DYS for 16 years and is currently the Child Protective Services supervisor. Juanicia Villanueva has been with the department for eight months and is a case worker. Camacho and Villanueva are first responders in cases of alleged child abuse and neglect. They visit a site of alleged child abuse or neglect, assess child is safe and if the child’s needs are being met and look for physical and behavioral indicators of abuse or neglect. “If it is not a safe environment, we place the child or children under DYS Protective Custody and place them in our shelter,” Camacho and Villanueva say. DYS collaborates with the Department of Public Safety, Commonwealth Health Corp., the Public School System and the Criminal and Civil Division of the Attorney General’s Office. When they encounter resistance
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(Seated) Quaid Ngirchongor and Andrew De Guzman, both case workers;(Standing from left) Emy Rogopes, caseworker; Julian Camacho, supervisor; Lucy Selepeo, community development outreach and media relations, all with the Division of Youth Services Child Protective Services. Photo by BRM.
from parents or caretakers, they strive to remain professional and handle the situation with care. “We let the parent say what they have to say, and then when they calm down, we explain to them why we are there and what is needed for the case,” Camacho and Villanueva say. DYS also provides outreach to educate the community on its services and the issue.
Keeping children safe Long-term consequences or effects of child abuse and neglect • • • • •
Rebellious attitudes Failure to thrive Withdrawal and social isolation Fear Loss of trust in the system
Examples of child abuse • Intentionally causing physical injury to a child, such as punching, kicking, biting or burning • Sexual contact with a child, including touching a child’s genitals, sexual intercourse, incest, rape, sodomy and sexual exploitation Examples of neglect • Lack of supervision (Children under 18 years old cannot be legally left home alone) • Lack of health care • Lack of food, clothing and shelter • Lack of personal cleanliness and good hygiene • Abandonment
Artist
Dedicated to Joseph B. Caranto shares his passion for dance with the community. By Joy White “I love teaching Zumba and ballroom dancing. Exercise and dancing promote good health, hence the saying, ‘Health is wealth,’” he says. Caranto is a volunteer Zumba instructor Let’s Move Marianas, which is an organization that strives to promote a healthy way of living. He teaches ballroom and modern dance and has performed at local events including the Flame Tree Arts Festival, Taste of the Marianas and Liberation Day festivities. He was most recently the choreographer and a ballroom dance partner of the 2016 Pusong Pinoy Best in Talent. Caranto is locally trained. He received training to teach zumba at Zin Zumba and Gold’s Gym and to teach
aerobics and ballroom dancing at Rose Dance School. Dancing requires hard work, patience and diligence, he says. “Try to strive for perfection,” he says. However, he encourages all to get on the dance floor or try Zumba no matter one’s level of skill. Trying the activity can help increase confidence. “I would tell people [reluctant to try] not to be shy. Rather, they should be confident about themselves to get rid of their inhibitions or shyness,” he says. Caranto’s advice to other artists is to be patient and understanding and always accept criticism. “The most important of all is to love what you’re doing,” he says. Caranto’s other hobbies include basketball, cooking, singing and quality time with family and friends.
Joseph Caranto and Rhine Jaydell perform a choreographed ballroom dance.
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Sports Profile
Sports is life
Triathlete Tyce Mister By Joy White Sports are a major part of life for Tyce Mister. Originally from Santa Cruz, Calif., Mister works as the general manager of Gold’s Gym Saipan. He also worked at Marianas High School for 18 years and for the Pacific Islands Club for five years. Mister has been involved in sports since he was a youth, including swimming, running, cycling and triathlons. At 12 years old, Mister placed second in the state of California for cycling, moving on to the national competition in Wisconsin and Illinois, where he placed second in the valodrome and fourth in road racing for his age category. He ran his first marathon at the age of 14. “Sports, for me, have always been a great way to do something healthy and a fantastic way to meet like-minded, positive people. And I've been fortunate to travel to some beautiful locations for different sports,” he says. He is a long-time participant of sporting events in the Northern Mariana Islands and the region. Mister has participated in the Xterra Saipan for 16 years and competed in the 2002 Xterra World Championships with other Saipan athletes. Among his sports interests are adventure racing and beach volleyball. In adventure racing, teams of three or four people complete a course using different disciplines, such as walking, running, biking, kayaking or abseiling, also known as rappelling. Mister has participated in adventure races in Saipan, Guam, Australia and Japan. Mister has represented the Northern Mariana Islands at the Pacific Games in Guam, Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia, competing in two-on-two beach volleyball tournaments with Russ Quinn, Mark McDonald and Chris Nelson. He does strength training in his personal time, which has strengthened his back and improved his capabilities — and recovery in other sports. “They say I'm getting older — I just turned 50. But I feel pretty darn good,” Mister says. Tyce Mister crosses the finish line at the 2017 Ironman 70.30 Saipan triathlon held on March 11. Contributed Photo
Tyce Mister Spouse: Angie Mister Children: Logan, 15; Blake, 14; and Dylan, 11 Sports: Beach volleyball, running, swimming and cycling
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2 cups water ½ cup brown sugar ½ pork cube Salt to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4 tablespoons water 2 tablespoon cornstarch
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On the Road
"Happy wedding anniversary, Justice Perry Inos, Sr. and wife, Debra, who celebrated 30 years of marriage on Feb. 28.” — Family and friends. Perry and Debra Inos are pictured with their daughter, Dixie, granddaughter, Isabella and son, Perry Jr. Roderick and Richie Lopez wed on March 25 at the San Vicente Parish church. Also in the photo are their sons, Roderick Lopez Jr. and Lordrick J.
"Congratulations, Brent, on your induction into the M.C.S. Immaculate Heart Chapter of the NJHS. Mom and Dad are very proud of you.” — Mom and Dad
Rhythm 'N Harmony, the Marianas High School Glee Club, won the overall sweepstakes at the 2017 Tumon Bay Music Festival. The sweepstakes winner is the group with the highest score in the entire festival. The group performed a finale concert on March 11 at Guam’s Micronesia Mall. Contributed Photos 20
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Local clothing store Magas in T Galleria held grand opening event on March 18. Photos by BRM
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Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School and its Parent-Teacher-Student Association held a Walk for Health event on March 21. Contributed Photos
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On the Road
The Public School Statewide Parent Summit was held on March 29 at the Saipan World Resort.
The Parent Development Workshop was held on March 3 at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center. Photos by BRM
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