Beach Road Magazine - June 2019

Beach Volleyball

A fun way to get fit and get your competitive juices flowing

Everyday Art

Local artist uses household items to create art

The Summer Survival Kit

Activities to keep the kids busy all summer long

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Check our our survival kit to keep kids entertained all summer long! — Page 18 ABOUT THE COVER NMI Volleyball Association players practice on the beach.

Photo by D&R Visuals

3 Calendar June Events

4-6 Artist

Local artist uses household items to create art

8-9 Featured Event Concert for a cause

12-13 Health

Healthy on-the-go snacks

18-21 Listicle

The Summer Survival Kit for Parents

24-26 Sports

Northern Mariana Islands Volleyball Association

29 Recipe

Tropical Kiwi Ice Pops

30-31 On the Road

Event photos and special messages

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JUNE EVENTS Survivor Corporate Challenge Event When: June 2 Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Minatchom Atdao in Susupe How much: Free The Saipan Chamber of Commerce proudly presents this year’s corporate challenge event with a Survivor theme. Come watch local businesses compete to gain the Survivor title. It will be a fun-filled day with friendly competitions and food vendors. All are welcome!

Contact: Call 234-7150 or visit the @SPNChamber Facebook Page Pistang Pinoy – 121st Philippine Independence Day Celebration When: June 9 Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Marianas Business Plaza Parking Grounds in Susupe How much: Free All are invited for this whole day event which will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through various forms of entertainment, games, presentations, food stands and other vendors. Come out to celebrate the history of the Philippine’s Independence and the bravery of the men and women who fought for the country’s freedom.

Contact: Call 287-9603 Walk of Honor and Lantern Dedication When: June 14 Time: 5:30 p.m. registration; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: The Veterans Memorial in Susupe How much: Free The NMI Governor’s Office, the National Parks Service and Pacific Historic Parks have come together to host a Walk of Honor to commemorate veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, as well as celebrate the resiliency of the people of the Marianas. In addition to the walk there will be poetry readings and biodegradable sky lanterns will be released into the sky. Participants who register will receive LED candles and glow in the dark bracelets for children.

Contact: Call 588-4399 or email cnmi.wwii.commemoration@ gmail.com Miss Marianas Pageant When: June 15 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Fiesta Resort & Spa How much: $40 per person Come for an exciting evening of contestants showcasing their talents and beauty, culminating in the crowning of this

year’s Miss Marianas. The winner will go on to compete in the Miss International Pageant in Tokyo in November. Miss Marianas is a nonprofit pageant and talent group sharing talent, empowerment, learning, leadership, achievement and radiance in the Marianas!

Contact: Email stellarqueens@gmail.com or visit the @missmarianas Facebook page Miss Earth Northern Marianas — Beauties for a Cause When: June 22 Time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Saipan How much: $45 General Admission; $100 V.I.P. Come for a fun-filled evening and see the winner of Miss Earth Northern Marianas national pageant take her crown. Miss Earth Northern Marianas will go on to officially represent the nation in the grand event of Miss Earth 2019. Other titles will include Miss Earth Photogenic, Miss Friendship, Miss Earth Environment, People’s Choice, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Native Costume and Best in Evening Gown.

Contact: Visit the @missearthnorthernmarianas Facebook page Joeten Memorial Golf Classic When: June 22 Time: 6:00 a.m.

Where: Laolao Bay Golf Resort – East Course How much: $120 (last day to register is June 15th) The tournament will be stroke play. First, second and third place winners in the Championship, A, B, C, Seniors and Ladies flight divisions will receive respective prizes. There will also be 5 hole-in-one chances and a closest-to-the-pin competition. The tournament will be followed by an awards lunch banquet, which will include an awesome raffle.

Contact: Call Norman Peter Tenorio at 234-5563 or via email at joetenmgc@joeten.com USPGG Concert for a Cause starring Jun Polistico When: June 23 Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Fiesta Resort & Spa, Hibiscus Hall How much: $50 General Admission; $75 V.I.P. Come see special guest singer, Mr. Jun Polistico, the legendary icon and “Frank Sinatra of the Philippines.” This charity concert will support victims of Super Typhoon Yutu on Saipan and Tinian, the San Antonio Parish Church and medical missions in the Philippines.

Contact: For ticket sales please call 483-7316

ARTIST Octopus on panel wood using mostly household pantry items, including Kool-Aid, food coloring, water, and school glue.

Photo by D&R Visuals.

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Everyday art

IN A NOT SO EVERY DAY WAY

By Meghan Hickey Kimberly Mendiola started creating art at such a young age that she can’t truly remember when it began. “I didn’t grow up having too many toys, so I turned to art to keep myself busy and entertained. Whatever scrap paper I found around the house I would pick up,” she says.

She soon learned that art served as a release — one that to her had a particularly special meaning. In grade school, she would get overwhelmingly positive responses to her creativity from her teachers or peers, but she never thought twice about it. “I didn’t feel like I was very different … my brain is very colorful, so when I do art it gives my brain a break.”

Her talent began to make sense when Mendiola learned of her neurological condition called synesthesia around age seven. According to Psychology Today, this condition, which approximately 3% to 5% of the population has in some form, takes form when the stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway — for example, hearing — leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway — such as vision. “My brain doesn’t just store words and things in black and white,” Mendiola explains. “It has color, and sometimes smell. Saturday is light yellow, while Wednesday is a shade of deep purple.

April is soft red, January is flat white, and December is midnight blue that smells like dew. When my paint brush dips into some red paint, the pathways merge again and

From Left to Right: Crayon Sharpenings; Oreo Bob Marley; Jesus; Popsicle Bird Photos courtesy of Kimberly Mendiola JUNE 2019

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it’s not just red paint anymore — it recalls Monday, April, and the numbers 3 and 9.”

For Mendiola, coping with her condition with art came naturally. But, again at a young age, she was exposed to many children who didn’t know how to deal with mental conditions as easily. Her mother worked for child welfare and without a shelter for battered women and children available at that time, she would often bring home children in need. “Our home at times would become a shelter. …

I think it was at that early age that I wanted to help them like my mom was,” she says. “I couldn’t understand it, but I just knew that counselors would be the ones that helped. I knew I wanted to be a counselor probably as early as age eight.”

Mendiola is now a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist working with children and adults at the Commonwealth Health Center and says there are many conditions she sees that she first turns to art for a healthy coping method, including self-harm, depression and anxiety. “Suicidal ideation is a big thing here in the CNMI. Our island's risk is too high for such a small island. We’re battling with that right now with kids as young as elementary. So, we help the kids cope with skills such as art and journaling,” she says.

With art, kids are able to paint how they feel, which is a way to express their feelings without having to share with another person, she says. “It can help with many challenges that someone might be faced with.”

And Mendiola’s personal style of art doesn’t recommend expensive canvases or fancy paints. “You can basically use anything,” she says. On Saipan, she is known as the artist who uses food — painting with coffee or a popsicle as her paint, drawing a portrait on a banana or even transforming an Oreo into a photo of Bob Marley or a dirty car window into Marilyn Monroe.

“I think outside the box and I think the most fun pieces come from those,” she says.

Which is what she explains to any parent looking to incorporate art into their child’s regular routine.

Mendiola teaches art classes at Art in the Park every year and helps with other events such as a recent event for Women’s Health Month where she taught a Mommy and Me class to teach mothers and kids how to do art together. “I remind them that art is everywhere, and one does not have to purchase art supplies in order to do art. You could use what’s in your pantry, at home, in your office and in nature. I pray to never hear ‘art is too costly to do.’”

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(Above) Photos by D&R Visuals (Below) Photos courtesy of Kimberly Mendiola

FEATURED EVENT

CONCERT FOR A CAUSE “Frank Sinatra of the Philippines” performs to help raise funds for Yutu relief and medical missions

By Wayne Chargualaf Get ready to be entertained! Legendary Filipino singer Jun Polistico — often referred to as the “Frank Sinatra of the Philippines” and the “Golden Voice” — will be performing on Saipan to wow fans both old and new and help raise money for a good cause.

Concert for a Cause is a fundraising event hosted by U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance that will be held June 23 on Saipan at the Fiesta Resort and Spa. Proceeds will go to victims of Super Typhoon Yutu, the repair of the San Antonio Church on Saipan and the San Jose Church on Tinian (both of which were damaged by Super Typhoon Yutu) as well as ongoing medical missions in both the Northern Mariana Islands and the Philippines.

Photos courtesy of Jun Polistico's Facebook page.

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“I asked my husband how things are in Saipan and he said there are still people living in tents,” Dr. Celia Lamkin, chairwoman for the U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance CNMI, Guam and American Samoa chapter says. “When I heard about that I thought maybe I should think of something to help.”

Lamkin then asked Polistico — a good friend of her brother — to do charity concerts on Guam and Saipan.

With a rich voice, old-school showmanship and a dapper style harkening back to an earlier time, Polistico is an established recording artist in the Philippines whose career spans four decades.

“He’s been a legendary icon of the Philippine music industry since the late 1960s,” Lamkin says.

Polistico has recorded and performed around the world and spent time as a member of the popular Hawaiian show band Society of Seven. Along with original music, Polistico sings popular songs from the catalogue of legendary vocalists such as Nat King Cole, Matt Munro and — of course — Frank Sinatra.

“He is very popular and well-known in the Filipino community,” Lamkin says. “Among my generation — people in their 50s and 60s — every Filipino that you ask would know him.”

U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance is a national organization headquartered in San Francisco whose primary intent is to aid the Filipino community both in the United States and abroad. If a member of the Filipino community encounters problems with issues such as labor, immigration or overseas absentee voting for public servants in the Philippines, the USPGG advocates for them. Although the main goal of the organization is to help the Filipino community, Lamkin says the organization also works to benefit the community as a whole.

“When you advocate for one group, you’re also advocating for everybody,” she says.

Lamkin says she hopes this Concert for a Cause is only the first of many such events to come.

“This is just the beginning,” she says. “We have a lot more projects so hopefully we can continue to share a blessing with everyone. Everyone’s invited because it’s meant to benefit the whole community.”

Above photos courtesy of Jun Polistico's Facebook. page.

What: Concert for a Cause featuring Jun Polistico When: June 23 Times: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan, Hibiscus Hall Ticket price: $50 General Admission; $75 V.I.P. Contact: For ticket sales please call 483-7316

Dr. Celia Lamkin with Jun Polistico. Photo courtesy of Dr. Celia Lamkin.

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HEALTH

Healthy On-the-Go Snacks that are also delicious

By Jackie Cahill

Hummus

Snacking is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to unwanted weight gain. Unhealthy snacking habits, like reaching for a bag of potato chips or candy bar to get you through the afternoon slump, can cause the number on the scale to steadily rise.

But, did you know a lack of snacking can also lead to unhealthy weight gain? Those who don’t snack when they’re hungry tend to eat larger portions at their next meal and make unhealthier eating choices, according to registered dietitian Franziska Spritzler of Healthline.

You snack, you lose; you don’t snack, you lose — err, gain… weight that it is. So, how can you win?

Spritzler recommends only snacking when you’re actually hungry and opting for healthy, portion-sized snacks. If you follow these easy steps, you’ll keep your grumbling tummy, and waistline, happy.

Here are our top healthy-snack choices you can enjoy at home, at the office or on-the-go.

Hummus is a dip made from tahini, chickpeas and olive oil. It tastes delicious, is full of protein and satisfies a salty craving. According to Medical News today, snacks high in protein are a good option since they keep you fuller longer.

You can eat hummus with raw vegetables — carrots are our fav — pita bread or pretzels. A healthy portion is about 2 tablespoons; spoon it into a small to-go container and take it with you wherever you go.

G.O.R.P. Good ole’ fashion raisins and peanuts are a great healthy-snack choice to keep on hand. This snack is jammed packed with nutritious benefits.

Dried fruits are loaded with fiber and satisfy a craving for something sweet, and nuts are full of protein and healthy fats. You can make G.O.R.P. using any nuts and dried fruits; we recommend a blend of macadamia nuts with dried mangoes.

A quarter cup is the perfect snack-sized portion.

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Granola Oats are full of healthy fiber and iron, making granola another primo snack option. Just beware!

Many store-bought granolas are loaded with extra sugar, turning this healthy snack into something akin to a candy bar. When buying granola look at the nutrition label — we recommend choosing granolas with less than 8 grams of sugar. Even better, make your own at home. Mix up oats with honey, coconut oil, coconut flakes, a dash of cinnamon and slivered almonds and bake in a 250˚ oven for one hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

Fruit You can’t go wrong with a starfruit, banana, mango, kiwi, apple, you name it!

Fruit is a healthy carbohydrate and is loaded with dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.

The USDA recommends eating 1 ½ cups to 2 cups of fruit a day. Add a little nut butter to make this snack more substantial. Try dipping apple slices in almond butter for a delightful treat.

Chocolate If you have a hankering for something sweet, then go for it! Denying yourself a sweet treat can lead to overindulgence later on. Eating dark chocolate is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth since it is loaded with beneficial antioxidants. The American Cancer Society recommends snacking on small amounts of dark chocolate (around 1 ounce) that’s at least 70% cacao.

Water Before reaching for a snack, stop and ask yourself if you could be thirsty. “Clinical studies have shown that 37% of people mistake hunger for thirst because thirst signals can be weak,” according to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation.

Drink a glass of water before eating a snack, just to stay on the safe side!

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T he Summer Survival Kit for Parents Activities to keep the kids busy all summer long

By Jackie Cahill While summer may be every kid’s dream, it can also be a parent’s nightmare. Without school to keep the kiddos busy, summer days can feel endless for adults. Fear not parents — we’ve put together this Summer Survival Kit to help you keep your sanity intact and the kids entertained all summer long.

Go on a nature walk Going on a nature walk is a fun activity for the whole family. It is great exercise, teaches children to respect wildlife and provides a chance to unplug. There are also many psychological benefits to spending time in nature.

“Research shows that just five minutes of walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem and relaxation. Another benefit is improved cognitive function and memory,” according to the National Park Service.

There are many great spots to go nature walking on Saipan. Try the Froilan C. Tenorio Beach Road Pathway, the Marpi Pathway, the Garapan Heritage Trail or take a stroll through American Memorial Park. Bring along our I Spy: Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt on page 21 to transform your walk into a learning adventure!

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Get in the water As an island community it is important to make sure our children not only know how to swim, but also understand water safety. According to kidshealth.org, drowning is the second most common cause of death for children under the age of 14. In addition to safety, swimming is a great way for children to stay active and is a skill they can use for the rest of their lives.

Summer is the perfect time for the kids to take swimming lessons to learn or improve their skills. If your child is a strong swimmer already, have them join a local swim team. The Saipan Swim Club offers classes and activities for children of all ages and skill levels. Sign up your child for classes online at saipanswimclub.org.

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Get creative in the kitchen Having the kids help in the kitchen teaches them valuable life skills while allowing them to be creative. Not to mention, it helps you get dinner on the table. According to the Mayo Clinic, children are also more likely to eat something they helped make.

Helping in the kitchen starts with meal planning.

Let your kids plan one meal each week. If they come up with something wacky, like a marshmallow pizza, don’t discourage their creativity. Instead, offer a fun alternative by saying something like, “What a creative idea. Let’s have marshmallow pizza for dessert — we can even add chocolate to make a s’more pizza pie!”

Next, get them involved with the shopping list. Have them write down what groceries are needed and check off items while you’re at the store.

When it comes to making the meal, let your child play the role of chef. Give them a special apron or chef’s hat to add an element of fun! You can give them simple jobs like rinsing veggies, stirring soups and plating the meal. Talk them through a recipe and let them ask questions as you go along.

Don’t forget, a meal doesn’t end with eating. Teach your little chef that clean up is also a key part of cooking!

Why not get started by trying our Tropical Kiwi Ice Pops recipe on page 29?

Plant a garden Planting a garden teaches children responsibility and to respect mother nature. If you have a yard, dedicate a space for your kids to plant their garden. If not, you can plant an “urban porch garden” using pots of all different shapes and sizes.

Start by allowing your kids to choose what plants they want to grow. Next, have them do a little research — online or at the local library — to find out how to plant and care for their garden. Bring them along to get supplies and have them prepare a few questions for the store associates.

After they’ve planted their garden, have them keep a plant log. They can take daily photos to track growth and write down what they did to care for their garden each day.

By the time summer is through their plants will be thriving, and you may even save some money on groceries.

Create a home movie theater Turn a rainy day into a special treat for the little ones by creating a home movie theater. Have the kids pick out a special movie on Netflix or from your local movie rental store. To add an extra element of fun, have them write down five movies they would like to see on five slips of paper.

Throw the slips in a hat and choose one!

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Of course, when you go to the theater you need tickets.

Bring out the arts and crafts supplies and let them design their own movie tickets.

No good movie theater experience is complete without snacks. Put out a snack display on your counter and price out each item. Give each child some play money to spend at the stand. Let them choose which snacks they would like, and make sure they stay within their budget.

Now it’s time for the show! The best part of a home theater is that you can be as comfortable as you want. Bring out pillows, stuffed animals and blankets for a relaxed movie viewing experience.

Plan a play date Over the summer children don’t have the same day-to-day interaction with their peers that they do at school. Have your child invite over a friend (or friends) to give them the social interaction they need. They will be thrilled to play host and will be entertained for hours on end.

The best part? You can take turns playing host with other parents, giving everyone the chance to have an afternoon off!

Let them be bored With TV, internet, tablets, gaming systems, cell phones and more it seems there is always something to keep kids busy these days. While it may be tempting turn to technology every time your child says they’re bored, new research shows allowing children to be bored has positive effects.

“Children who experience a lack of programmed activity are given an opportunity to demonstrate creativity, problem solving and to develop motivational skills that may help them later in life,” says Psychology Today’s Dr. Michael Ungar.

Occasional moments of boredom allow children to grow their imagination, discover new interests, build resiliency and be more self-reliant. So, the next time boredom strikes, remind your child of that age old saying: “Only boring people can be bored.”

Local Camps Camps are a great way to keep kids busy during the summer holiday! At camp children can make new friends, learn new skills and create lasting memories. Here are some local camps your child can attend this summer: Summer Camp Hyatt Offered by the Hyatt Regency Saipan June 3 to August 25 Hyatt Regency Ages: 4 to 12 Sports, educational activities, theme weeks, arts & crafts and more! Full and half-day programs with weekly and day-by-day options available.

Children can join camp any day and time; reservations need to be made 24 hours in advance.

Contact: Sign up at the Club Elan reception at Hyatt Regency Saipan or call Club Elan at 234-1234 ext.25 or email spnrs.clubelan@hyatt.com Special rates available. Ask about local, group and weekly rates.

Summer Youth Empowerment Camp Offered by the Division of Youth Services June 10-21 Sinapalo Youth Center 20 JUNE 2019

Ages: 6 to 13 and 14 to 19 Sports, arts & crafts, music, dancing and more!

Contact DYS at 287-2553/532-9393 to register Registration deadline is June 5 3rd Annual Youth Summer Camp Offered by the Carolinian Affairs Office and DCCA-DYS Session 1: July 8-19 Tanapag Village Session 2: July 22 to August 2 Chalan Kanoa, 4th District Ages: 6 to 12 Cultural and survival activities including weaving, mwaar making, banana painting, beading, fire making and cooking what is harvested, along with classes on mental health, nutrition and physical fitness.

Contact: Applications available at the DYS office in Chalan Piao and the Carolinian Affairs Office in Garapan Free of cost and offered on a first come first serve basis

I Spy:

Nature Scavenger Hunt

See if you can spot these native plants and animals on your next nature walk! Can you find them all?

Collared Kingfisher Color: White and blue/ greenish blue Kingfishers got their name for being expert fishers

cut along the dash lines

Common Sandpiper Color: Brown and white Sandpipers feed on beaches and mudflats so look to the land, not the sky, when searching for these birds

Ghost Crab or Sand Crab Color: Beige These crabs are famous for being fast, so try not to blink when looking for these little guys

House Gecko Color: Sandy brown/burnt orange Geckos’ sticky feet make them excellent climbers, you can find these critters on walls, trees and even ceilings

Praying Mantis Color: Green or brown Mantises may be disguised to look like a leaf or twig, so look closely for these fellows

Beach Morning Glory Color: Purple flowers These flowers grow on vines and can be seen growing on beaches and even up trees and walls

Flame Tree Color: Orange/red flowers Flame trees can grow 30 to 50 feet high and their canopies are often even wider than their height

Plumeria Tree Color: White and yellow flowers Plumeria flowers are known for being fragrant, so stop and smell the flowers when you find this tree

Monarch Butterfly Color: Black and orange Can’t find a butterfly? Search for the Monarch Caterpillar which is easy to spot with its bright green and black stripes

Animal facts from britannica.com and plant facts from gardeningknowhow.com.

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NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION

Photos by D&R Visuals

By Wayne Chargualaf Whether indoors or at the beach, volleyball is a fun way to get fit and get your competitive juices flowing. Gameplay in volleyball is like an elegant dance that ends in a savage attack — literally called a “kill” — on the opposing team’s side of the court. Add in some sand, sun and the ocean as a backdrop, and it’s no surprise that beach volleyball has gained enough of a following to be featured separately from its indoor cousin in the Olympics. And it’s not hard to guess which version is more popular on an island paradise like Saipan.

Like many Olympic sports, volleyball is contested at various levels, from local competitions to regional games and Olympic qualifiers, and the Mariana Islands is no exception.

Volleyball players with big dreams hit the sands throughout May to compete in a series of qualifiers to play in the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa. Hosting the events was the Northern Mariana Islands Volleyball Association.

Although the qualifiers were held at the beach, the NMIVA serves as the national federation for both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball in the NMI. According to Laurie Peterka, president of the organization, the NMIVA provides a platform for sport development and the structure to compete in regional and international competitions.

“The NMIVA works closely with the public and private school systems to help generate interest in volleyball and beach volleyball,” she says. “We also provide assistance to community groups and clubs looking to host volleyball and beach volleyball events.”

Tyler Willsey, a member who has played with the

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association since 2014, says the NMIVA has helped tremendously to promote the sport on the islands.

“The tireless work of the NMIVA team has put on so many awesome tournaments and created great memories for hundreds of people in the Marianas,” he says. “In my opinion beach volleyball is one of the most fun ways to stay healthy and active and the NMIVA has done a great job getting people interested in the sport.”

Along with an organizational infrastructure and eager players, the association requires an experienced and knowledgeable coach. To fill that need, the NMIVA looks to Russ Quinn, also known as “Coach Russ.”

“We currently have five individuals that have expressed interest in going to represent the NMI in Samoa,” Russ says. “There is a nice mix of older players that have years of experience on the courts and new, young and up-andcomers that have come into their own and are playing at very high levels.”

Russ says that it’s difficult to develop a world-class team without participating in regular international competitions.

“Our only gauge of how we are doing is usually playing against Guam teams, when we do local tournaments,” he says. “It's difficult to go to a foreign country like Samoa for the first time and play well against really good teams.

Ideally, it would be great if we could compete in various tournaments in the region to get accustomed to playing against quality competition.”

Even with limited international experience, however, Russ is making sure players put in the work to try and make their dreams reality, holding two-hour practices three times a week as well as putting players on various fitness regimens.

“As a coach, I look at what a player does well and what they can improve upon and then I share with them what I see,” he says. “We discuss ways to make improvements and I try to make fun reminders that will help those tips stick.”

No matter how the players fare in Samoa, the association remains committed to using that experience to learn, build and help the NMI volleyball community fulfill its potential.

“Saipan has one of the best beach volleyball set ups in the world, and we have people on island with decades of beach volleyball experience,” Willsey says. “In the future, the NMI could be a powerhouse in the Pacific region if we could get the youth involved and learning the game early.”

So, if you’re willing to work hard and have fun, the NMIVA is there to help you join a dedicated team of volleyball players who are out to compete and help promote the sport. And who knows? Someday you and your teammates may even take on the world.

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RECIPE

TROPICAL KIWI ICE POPS For a sweet treat on a hot afternoon in Saipan, or a dessert for all ages at a party, try this fruit filled ice pop recipe that can be made ahead.

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

2. Pour coconut milk mixture into food processor or blender.

Add pineapple and banana and blend until smooth.

3. Pour blended mixture into ice pop molds. Press chopped kiwi into the coconut mixture.

1 14-ounce can coconut milk 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple 1 banana, chopped 1 cup chopped kiwi fruit

1. Stir coconut milk and sugar together in a bowl.

4. Freeze until solid for eight hours or overnight.

NUTRITION FACTS

Per Serving: 211 calories; 14.2 g fat; 22.8 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 10 mg sodium Adapted from allrecipes.com

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Photos by Marlon Regaton

Every runner was a hero at the Tan Sui Lin Foundation’s JP Hero Run to beat cancer on May 18 at the Garapan Fishing Base.

Photos by Jonathan Perez

Golfers competed to win amazing prizes at the 18th Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament on May 11 at the LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort.

Photos by Marlon Regaton

Fun was had by the whole family at the DCCA-Division of Youth Services Family Fun Day on May 11 at the Tronkun Da’ok in Susupe.

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ON THE ROAD

Photos by D&R Visuals

Students of William S. Reyes Elementary School helped beautify the NMI on April 27 in honor of Earth Day.

Photos by D&R Visuals

Festival goers tried food and saw performances from around the globe at the Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden every Saturday in May at the American Memorial Park.

For more On The Road photos, visit BRM's Facebook page. Submit your photos, with a caption, to assist_editor@glimpsesofguam.com.

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