Taking a trip to the night market Locally made handicrafts, beverages and more
Homemade for the holidays Recipes to dazzle the family
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ABOUT THE COVER
Aofi Tufolosega of Flower Island Creations displays the many handmade flower accessories available at the Garapan Thursday Night Market. The accessories, as well as mwarmwars, are made by hand by Flowerpot Salas. Photo by Corwin Shadow wayangphotography@gmail.com
4 Cover feature Garapan Thursday Night Market
8 Special feature FG: Auto Steam
10 Recipes Holiday ham and Panna Cotta
12 Featured artist
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By Joy White
The Garapan Street Market offers a space for local artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs to sell their products to a wide variety of clientele. A trip to the market can lead to the discovery of one-of-a-kind products from handicrafts to beauty products to thirst-quenching beverages and the people that sell them.
ICIMA Corp. offers natural beauty products, branded Kingfisher’s Noni and Kokone, crafted from ingredients of the local environment. The business has been in operation for nine years with a shop in Garapan located behind T Galleria. Products include soap, skin toner, lotion, aqua cream and essence and bath tea spa products made in the company’s factory in Tanapag. Regulars to the stall at the market include members of the local Japanese and Korean communities, as well as tourists. Kokone, ICIMA’s newest line of products, is a tropical brand of perfume sticks and fatty oil. (From left) Wendy Kim, Eunkyung Lee and Mihwa Kim, all staff of ICIMA Corp. and Kingfisher’s Noni
“What’s unique in our product is we use all local materials, such as Noni fruits and leaves and lemongrass, to name a few. We are proud of our products because they are 100% made in Saipan.” Wendy Kim, who owns and manages — ICIMA Corp., together with Mihwa Kim.
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Artist Tirso Adriatico’s handmade wood carvings are available for sale at the night market at Micronesian Wood Craft. Carvings of hermit and coconut crabs, fish and storyboards are among the popular items purchased by locals and visitors alike. “Business is doing well so far,” says Annie Rose Cosmo, who assists with the operation of the booths. “We get repeat local customers and tourists, including crew members of the U.S. Navy boats docked on Saipan shores. They purchase and give away their products as souvenirs and gifts. Locally, Adriatico is the only one who makes these kinds of products. Some similar items found in stores are made and exported from countries like Thailand,” she says.
Chaochao Ma and her daughter, Wendy, sell handmade accessories and toys at their business, The Top of Broadway, as well as Saipan shirts and beauty products and soap from the U.S. mainland. The mother-daughter team has been selling their products for about two months.
The Top of Broadway Owner Chaochao Ma (right) with daughter, Wendy (left).
“Our product is pretty unique, therefore we do not get much competition from other vendors.” — Chaochao Ma, seller of handmade accessories Annierose Cosmo,staff, Micronesian Wood Craft
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Cover Flowers Island Creations specializes in mwarmwars, leis and flowers. “What’s unique in our products is not only [are] they handmade, it’s also like an art and like passing down a story from culture to culture and to future generations,” says Aofia Tufolosega, who helps her mother, Flowerpot Salas, operate the Thursday Night Market booth. Browsing vendor booths would not be complete without refreshment. Mr. Sam, a fresh fruit juice stand, offers mango and soursop fruit juices grown locally by Dee Bao and her family. Bao has been selling the locallymade products for about year. The beverages are a big hit among tourists. Bao’s father, Ding Shan Xie, tends to the farm in the As-Lito area.
Aofi Tufolosega of Flowers Island Creations and two young helpers.
“It’s also one-of-a-kind most of the time. It’s not like everyone else’s because we do not duplicate the things we make and people know that. Every item has a soul. It’s unique.” — Aofia Tufolsega, Flowers Island Creations
The business began as a way for Salas to share her talent with the community. Tufolosega is also an artist, having learned from Salas. The skill has been passed down through the generations. “We’ve had loyal customers for years, for our mwarmwars especially. We get customers mostly from word of mouth and from participating in community events, like Flame Tree Festival and parties,” Tufolosega says.
Dee Bao with Chinese tourists at Mr. Sam, a fresh fruit juice stand.
All photos by BRM
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Business
By Jonathan Perez and Joy White
and tax consulting services on Saipan — started the business after he noticed customers of another car wash had no place to wait while waiting for their vehicles. “Many times the customers would come inside my office because there’s no proper place or waiting area for the customers while waiting for their vehicle. At that moment in time I started planning for business, a car wash that has a proper place or waiting area with free Wi-Fi, free coffee, with flat screen TV and cable, just for the customers while waiting for their vehicles,” Genobaten says. He began researching the types of car wash equipment, tools and accessories and discovered the environmentally friendly steam machine. “In my point of view, sooner or later the community will embrace or appreciate this environment friendly steam car wash machine. Before we think about the business, we should think also about our environment, how we can help and save the water. Water is life,” Genobaten says. Genobaten said the car wash has serviced more than 150 cars from its location on Middle Road in Chalan Laulau since beginning operations on Sept. 24.
Edgar F. Genobaten, operations manager of FG Auto Steam, is doing his part to protect the environment, one car at a time. FG Auto Steam is the first car wash service on Saipan to utilize steam wash technology, eliminating the waste of gallons of water. “Steam car wash technology uses an average of one gallon of water for a small or medium sized car, compared to traditional pressure water car wash machines which, based on a study, use an average of 54 gallons of water every car,” he says. Genobaten says chemicals can also damage car paint and make the color fade faster, whereas steam will help maintain a car’s color. “The best thing in steam wash,” he says, “is we can include your car’s engine. You can’t do that using pressurized water.” The basic service for a sedan is $20 while a standard SUV, van or a two-door pickup truck costs $25. Services for larger SUVs, vans and pickup trucks cost $30. Genobaten — also the owner and operator of Ed Ventures Taxpro, a professional service firm that offers auditing
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Quickly and easily removes dirt, stains and grease Reduces water consumption and chemical use Cleans hard-to-reach nooks and crannies Eliminates waste water and overspray Deodorizes and sterilize surfaces Safely cleans engine compartment
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Washing cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, golf carts, planes, machinery and general surfaces Removing bacteria, yeast, molds and fungi Sanitizing food and beverage equipment Cleaning park and recreational equipment Property management services Cleaning military equipment Graffiti removal Weed removal
Recipes
Pineapple Baked Ham Contributed by Chef Maryann Quistado Lizama
Ingredients • 8 ounce can of sliced pineapple • Chopped ham (5 pounds) • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon ground mustard • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar • Maraschino cherries Additional equipment • Baking dish • Meat thermometer
Directions 1. Drain pineapple, reserving two tablespoons of juice. Set aside. 2. Bake ham in a baking dish at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard, cloves, vinegar and pineapple juice. 4. Score top of ham. 5. Place pineapple slices and cherries over ham, spooning the glaze over the top. 6. Bake for an additional 40 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees, basting occasionally.
Green Tea Panna Cotta Contributed by Chef Maryann Quistado Lizama
Ingredients • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin • 3 tablespoons of sugar • 1 cup half and half • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha) • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar • Maraschino cherries
Directions 1. Soften gelatin in one tablespoon of cold water. 2. In a small saucepan, heat sugar and half and half until the sugar dissolves. 3. Whisk soft gelatin and vanilla extract into sugar and half-and-half mixture. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together green tea powder with two tablespoons of half and half mixture until smooth. 5. Mix in the remaining half and half mixture. Strain and divide among ramekins or custard cups. Cups should be about two-thirds full. 6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours until gelatin sets. Additional equipment 7. Fill a medium bowl with hot water and dip the ramekins in hot water for • Small saucepan • Medium bowl 30 seconds. Invert, shaking gently to release panna cotta. Garnish plates • Small bowl with strawberries. • Whisk • Four ramekins or custard cups 10
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Artist
F lowerpot Salas
Art is where the heart is Contributed by Suni Aveina and Flowerpot Salas
Flowerpot Salas is most known for her mwarmwars and other flower and fabric crafts. She is also a dancer and seamstress. Her work can be found at Saipan’s various festivals and events, most recently at the 2nd Annual International Festival of Cultures in September. Salas follows her passion and strives to share it with her children and the community. What type of art do you identify with? I guess you can say the flowers I create. A lot of folks think my name is Flower because I make different types of flowers and crafts, but I was named after the Flowerpot in American Samoa. It’s a beautiful little island in the water with coconut trees and it’s the first thing you see when coming into the island and the last thing you see when leaving the island. My father gave me that name and said this is a special name that no one would ever forget. What art do you specialize in? I weave mats, make pales (locally called mwarmwar), leis — both natural and fabric — which I call my forever leis, flowers (tapa cloth, island print, panty hose, beads, etc...). I teach Samoan cultural dancing and I am also a seamstress. For you, what is essential to the work of an artist? Capturing the moment and preserving it and, most of all, finding the inspiration, passion and motivation. What role do arts have in the community? I am one of the few local artists on island, and any opportunity I have to teach my craft I am always willing to share. I believe that God gave us the knowledge for a reason, and my purpose is to share what he blessed me with.
Who inspires you? Islanders. We live in the world of modern technology that we forget our roots and heritage. Seeing the hunger for knowledge in them is what keeps me going. Teaching them the commonalities that all Pacific Islanders have and how we are all just one big family that is only divided by the ocean. [I am also inspired by] Jim and Jum Gebhard, owners of Pacific Amusement Inc., and Juan Tenorio, owner of J’s Restaurant. They have been our main supporters for every event. Seeing them work hard and always giving without asking for anything in return inspires me to keep sharing my knowledge and promoting our culture. If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out as an artist, what would it be? During the Festival of Pacific Arts 2016, I met some New Zealand clay artists and they refer to their art as "the poor man’s art." I asked them, “Why would you say that when your art is beautiful?” They said because people would spend thousands or millions of dollars on a painting, but for a piece of pottery art, you don’t make that much. At that point they taught me something very valuable. They were not in it for the money but to share their passion of their culture and art. So here’s my advice: Follow your heart and money is not important; it’s just a means to an end.
What is your favorite art to create? Making the mwarmwar because that’s what all Pacific Islanders wear and have in common. We may make it differently, but we all wear it the same way. Describe a real-life situation that inspired you. I was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2015 and for a minute there I didn’t think I would be able to make it this far. But my faith, family and crafts kept me going. During the time away from home we stayed at the Fisher House on Tripler in Oahu and we always had visitors. So I decided to do what I do best, which is making my crafts. I also taught the residents of Fisher House my craft, and every time we had visitors we presented our creations which were very heartwarming. During those moments, I felt that this is why I was blessed with the gift I have.
Flowerpot Salas holding shell necklaces she created.
Flowerpot Salas (right) with daughter, Suni Aveina, and Angel Hocog from the NMI Council for Arts and Culture at the 2015 Flame Tree Festival. All wearing headpieces made by Salas. Photos by BRM
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On the Road Department of Public Safety held a Haunted House in Susupe on Oct. 28.
Photos by BRM
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’ 2016 was held on Oct. 31 at the JKPL parking area, Susupe.
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On the Road The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (and Daddies, Too!) fair was held on Oct. 22 at the Saipan World Resort. Photos by BRM
Frantina Rebuenog was the Huggies Pageant grand prize winner. Rebuenog is pictured above with her parents, Rachel and Jason, and sister, Maria.
Pacifica Insurance on Sept. 30 announced the winner of its art contest, themed “Rest Assured It’s Christmas.” Vidal Camacho of Mount Carmel School won in Category 1 for students 6 to 11 years old, and Cerijean Mangubat, of Marianas High School won Category 2 for students 12 to 17 years old. Winners received $200 each and other prizes.
Category 2 winner: Cerijean Mangubat, Marianas High School Category 1 winner: Vidal Camacho, Mount Carmel School 14
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The 2nd Annual Ukulele Festival was held on Oct. 22 at the Fishing Base in Garapan. Photos by BRM
On the Road The 32nd Anniversary and Feast of Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary was celebrated on Oct.15 in Dandan. Photos by BRM
Hopwood Middle School students and staff participated in Unity Day on Oct. 19 by wearing orange in support of anti-bullying efforts. Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month held every October. Contributed photo
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