R&R Pacific - July 2015

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JULY 2015

Riding like the wind

Guam’s motorcycle community

Cooking up a career

Chefs talk about the kitchen

DRAMATIC LANGUAGE Guam’s Chamorro soap opera

Island Thunder Motorcycle Group of Guam has 11 members. Photo

by Lewis Santos, Frozen Moments Photography.

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contents TRAVEL

Copenhagen

ART

Behind the scenes: “Siha”

CALENDAR

Guide to July events

essence of guam

Guam chefs

RESTAURANTS & food

Specialty drinks

ON THE COVER

Sharing a brotherhood

SPECIAL FEATURE

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Summer ice cream treats

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Awesome must-haves

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PROCREATE PRESENTS out & about

Event photos

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R&R Pacific is a lifestyle magazine that features the people, culture and activities that collectively make up Guam. We provide our readers a window into the different facets of Guam’s diverse community through vibrant photography and engaging articles.

www.facebook.com/rrpacificguam On the cover: Members of the Island Thunder Motorcycle Group (From left) Kiko; Teach, sergeant of arms; Biggie; Duce, secretary; Poncho; and Deaf, vice president.

Photo by Lewis Santos, Frozen Moments Photography.

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2015

R&R Pacific/July

PUBLISHER

SENIOR DESIGNER

Maureen N. Maratita

MANAGING EDITOR

SALES MANAGER

Jackie Hanson

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ASSISTANT EDITOR

ACCOUNT MANAGERS

Joy White

Joedda Sanchez

REPORTERS

ADMINISTRATION

Thomas Johnson

Janice Castro, Jessica Quintanilla

Bryce Guerrero

Carmelita McClellan and Vincent Leon Guerrero

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Marcos Fong

Rosanna Dacanay

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Travel///Copenhagen

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Nyhavn district in Copenhagen, Denmark (Leonid Andronov / Shutterstock.com).

Caught up in Copenhagen STORY BY Joy White

If you are looking to immerse yourself in European culture, Copenhagen is a great choice. The capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen is one of the largest cities in Northern Europe. It is rich in history, culture and modernity.

A city as large as Copenhagen has so many attractions for all kinds of tastes. To visit these attractions, plan out your route. Public transportation in Copenhagen is very efficient and is available at any time of the night or day. It is important to keep in mind the different zones of the city and which zones you will be traveling through to get to your destination. Maps of the zones are found at stops.

The metro and buses can be accessed with the same ticket, and the wait time between vehicles is minutes. Traveling by bicycle is also a very popular way to get around.

The currency is the Krone, or the crown, not the Euro as in many parts of Europe. The mother tongue is Danish; however, many speak English, as it, and some German and French, is also taught in schools.

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Copenhagen is well-known as a destination to find all manner of cuisine, as it has a great selection of restaurants and is known for its ethnic and experimental restaurants. Traditional Danish fare to be had include open sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, and Danish pastry, of course. The city is also well-known for its beer, and there are plenty of pubs and bars to prove it.

One place to enjoy all the food and beer the city has to offer is at Nyhavn, situated right on the harbor. Here, tourists and locals alike enjoy the sights of the canal from outdoor bars and restaurants.

Near Nyhavn is Strøget, a popular shopping district. Luxury brands can be found at one end of the street, and moderately priced brands can be found at the other. This street is very popular for acrobats, magicians, musicians and other street performers, particularly at an open space called Amagertory Square.

While in Strøget, be wary of con artists who might be looking to make some money on street games.

Travel///Historical Manila

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(Clockwise from top left) Kronborg Castle; Little Mermaid statue the in center of Copenhagen (Jaroslav Moravcik / Shutterstock.com); Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park in the world (Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com).

Jægersborggade in the Nørrebro neighborhood is also a great place to soak up the modern culture of the city. The street once had a bad reputation but has become one of the hippest and busiest streets. It boasts art galleries, organic produce shops, vintage clothing shops, ceramics and jewelry designers, wine bars, coffee shops and restaurants.

If you’re looking to get a sense of the city’s heritage, Copenhagen and its outskirts are home to much of Europe’s oldest architecture, including the Rundetaarm, which is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe, built in the 17th century. Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, was built in the 16th century and is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles, besides being featured in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

One of Copenhagen’s most famous tourist attractions is the sculpture of the Little Mermaid at Langelinje Pier, which is more than 100 years old. The author of the story, Hans Christian Andersen, lived in Copenhagen and his home, unchanged, can be found at No. 9 Nyhavn.

Some of the city’s historical relics are surprisingly fun. Dyrehavsbakken, also known as Bakken, is the world’s oldest amusement park.

The 431-year-old amusement park has some 33 rollercoasters, Ferris

wheels, drop towers and many more exciting and extreme adventures.

Bakken is a must when visiting the city and also offers a variety of restaurants and pubs. You can even catch a cabaret. Tivoli, also in Copenhagen, is the second oldest amusement park and is just as fun.

If you are on a tight budget, there are many museums that are free to visit, including the National Gallery of Denmark or the National Museum. The tower of Christiansborg Palace is also free to access and offers a view of the city’s rooftops. Located in central Copenhagen, the tower is 106 meters high.

There are a great many castles, museums, zoos, gardens and amusement parks to visit. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to attractions outside of the city.

The best time to visit Copenhagen is in the summer, from May to September. There are festivals and other outdoor activities and the weather is beautiful. The Christmas season and around the New Year are very festive, too, if you like the cold.

Danes are generally said to be a happy people; so follow suit and enjoy the city.

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Art///Siha

Behind the Scenes: “Siha” When Kahmeleon Productions began filming the all-Chamorro soap opera “Siha,” they had no idea what they would be setting into motion.

STORY BY Thomas Johnson PHOTOS COURTESY OF Kahmeleon Productions

Originally a passion project put together by Kahmeleon Productions members Myracle Mugol, Ruzelle Amparo, Ronald J. Pereira and others, the web show is now more than halfway into its initial run and has sparked a rejuvenated interest in the Chamorro language among young and old alike. The show, shot entirely in Chamorro over the course of several six-minute episodes, follows the lives of a group of young adults portrayed by Jeniki Suba, Ean Taijeron, Jesse Mantanona, Steve Torres and Fu’una Sanz.

“We’ve been receiving a lot of kudos from teachers in the Chamorro field,” Mugol says, “and it all started off as the result of Ruzelle’s project for [University of Guam professor] Michael Bevacqua’s Chamorro class. She and I were watching a Filipino show, and we were talking about how there isn’t really a show dedicated to pure Chamorro speakers these days. It was something that nobody had done before, and we decided to turn it into a web show and give it a shot. We weren’t setting out with any serious ambitions in mind; we were just a bunch of kids trying to pursue a passion project. But Michael Bevacqua and other Chamorro teachers have said that we’re accomplishing something very different, in the sense that we’re making Chamorro cool.”

“We really didn’t know we were helping to perpetuate the language until someone brought it up,” Pereira adds, “but we made the best of what we had, and I think it was that effort that really brought the language into the spotlight. Some people are surprised to learn that some of our actors are still learning Chamorro, so people might catch a few slight mistakes in emphasis and pronunciation, but we try to run quality control as best as we can. We’re just glad that people seem to be enjoying it, or if not enjoying it, at least talking about it.”

Kahmeleon began filming for “Siha” in 2014, and while it has had support from other local filmmakers and artists, the group admits that the journey hasn’t been an easy one.

Pereira and Mugol say that the group has paid for almost the entire project out of pocket, with hardly any sponsors besides Guma’ Tasa, and the cast and crew volunteer their time. “We all basically get paid in coffee,” they say jokingly, adding that

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Art///Siha

local businesses, such as Triple J and Guam Auto Spot, have let the group use their offices and premises for shooting.

“We’re working on compensating the crew for their time, but that is what’s great about our cast: Their dedication is crazy,” Mugol says. “Shooting one five-minute episode can take up one or two weekends, and we’re talking about 12-hour days.

We wanted to make it short because the language doubles the production time, and out of the entire cast, the only people who were really comfortable with the language were Fu’una and Steve.”

“we were just a bunch of kids trying to pursue a passion project. But Michael Bevacqua and other Chamorro teachers have said that we’re accomplishing something very different, in the sense that we’re making Chamorro cool.” ~ Myracle Mugol

However, she adds that running the show on a skeleton crew and a shoestring budget has taught each of the Kahmeleon members a great deal about production by forcing them to wear multiple hats.

Amparo, who recently relocated to Texas, served as the show’s director, writer and editor; Pereira was a producer and worked as the sound engineer; and Mugol acted as production manager, co-producer, art director and occasional makeup artist. “We also want to thank Val Gonzales, who was camera for the whole thing, as well as a bunch of others,” Mugol says.

The group says that while it doesn’t expect to continue work on “Siha” after the end of its current string of episodes, they do have more in store for the island. “‘Siha’ was never supposed to be our main project. We have several others, but this is the only one that’s unique,” Mugol says. “We’re trying to push on and continue the Chamorro rejuvenation effort by partnering with Twiddle Productions from Hawaii and the Department of Chamorro Studies to create a new project that should be coming out in August.”

“Siha” can be viewed on the Kahmeleon Youtube channel.

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JULY

events Daily throughout July

Liberation Day Carnival

featured event

Location: Tiyan Fairgrounds, Barrigada Entertainment: 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 3 to July 31

Solo Exhibit “Portraying and Preserving Chamorro Culture” by Yeon Sook Park Location: Guam Council of the Arts and Humanities Agency Gallery, Hagåtña July 3

Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Location: Onward Talofofo Golf Resort Shotgun: 12:30 p.m.

For more information visit www.guamwcc.com.

July 4

Jeff Timmons Exclusive Island Concert Location: University of Guam Calvo Fieldhouse, Mangilao Doors open: 5 p.m.; Concert starts: 6 p.m.

General admission: $45; VIP tickets: $75 For more information visit www.jefftimmons.com.

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Guam Moms Helping Moms 3rd Annual Diaper Drive and Family Day Location: Gov. Joseph Flores (Ypao) Beach Park, Tumon Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Xterra Island Paddle Boarding Competition For more information visit www.xterraisland.com July 17 to 22

2015 Guam International Open Chess Tournament Location: Guam Reef Hotel, Tumon For more information contact the Guam Chess Federation at 649-4489 July 21

71st Liberation Day Parade Location: Hagåtña Time start: 10 a.m.

Free admission

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July 4

Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party This culinary and cultural event offers a variety of cuisines and local delicacies, local cultural performances and live music. Local goods from artisans throughout the island will also be on display and available for purchase. Event organizers expect thousands of participants will turn out for this event, as they did for the last two years.

LOCATION: Tumon admission: Free For more information: www.visitguam.com

July 21

Guam Running Club 71st Liberation Day mile Race start: Napa Auto Parts, Anigua Race end: Chamorro Village Time: 7 a.m.

Registration is on the day of the event at the old Ace Hardware Store For more information email guamrunningclub@gmail.com.

July 25

Guam Running Club ]Catholic Social Services 5k Location: Chamorro Village For more information email guamrunningclub@gmail.com.

July 30

Guam Art Exhibit – “The Portrait” Location: the Plaza, Tumon For more information contact guamartexhibit@gmail.com.

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Terminator Genisys Magic Mike XXL • “Portraying and Preserving Chamorro Culture” by Yeon Sook Park (through July 31) • Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce 2nd annual golf tournament

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Ant-Man Trainwreck Irrational Man Mr. Holmes • 2015 Guam International Open Chess Tournament (through July 22)

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• Guam Art Exhibit – “The Portrait”

FEATURED MOVIE July 17

Ant-man Directed by: Peyton Reed Cast: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena and Tip “T.I.” Harris.

Scott Lang, a convicted thief and con-artist, is called upon to help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, safeguard technology that allows its user to shrink to the size of an ant but acquire astounding strength. In possession of such technology, Lang must use his skills to plan a heist that will save the world.

*Event times and dates may change without notice.

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Essence of Guam///Local Chefs

STORY BY Joy White PHOTOS BY Norman M. Taruc and Joy White

Being a chef is about more than just having a secret recipe or going to the best culinary school. Each chef has his or her own story of how he or she became interested in the culinary arts, but the common bond is a love for food.

Chef Michael Moral is the executive chef of Churrasco and an artist in the kitchen. Photo by Norman M. Taruc

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Essence of Guam///Local Chefs

“We are behind the wall and nobody sees us. So we have to express ourselves through our food, through what we cook.” ~Chef Miguel Lopez Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort

Chef Miguel Lopez, sous chef of Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort, cooks for weddings in the hotel’s chapel. Photo by Joy White

Executive Chef Michael Moral of Churrasco says he has always had an interest in cooking. When he was a child, his mother would cook with herbs and vegetables from her own garden. Then, he would use leftovers from the fridge and create new dishes.

Moral developed his skills by working different positions in the food and beverage industry, including server and dishwasher, eventually graduating from the French Culinary School in New York. He has been in the industry for 21 years.

Chef Miguel Lopez, originally from Mazatlan Sinaloa, Mexico, is the sous chef of the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort. When he was about 28 years old, he was working as a server, and then became interested in working in the kitchen. He pursued his interest with zeal, moving from one job to another hoping to learn as much as he could.

“The more I learned, the more [knowledge] I wanted,” Lopez says. “Once I get

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what I wanted, I learned it. [Then] I wanted to learn something else.”

Joe Okada and his family barbecue.

They operate Guam Barbecue Co. and offer traditional smoked meats using recipes learned from his grandmother. Okada uses a lot of the traditional Chamorro recipes but with a few twists, such as barbecued turkey legs. Other signature items include sausage and corn.

Their smoked turkey legs and other meats can be found at events, such as the Barbecue Block Party and the Agat Mango Festival, private events and at the Wednesday night market at Chamorro Village.

“Barbecue is our business,” Okada says.

The family doesn’t have any secret recipe, Okada says, and instead uses basic ingredients, such as salt, pepper, coconut milk and garlic.

Being a chef involves creativity and a love for cooking and food.

“I love food and creating things — everything that involves cooking and creating

and putting on the grill, just hearing that sizzle and hearing that fire go into the air,” Lopez says.

Moral says being a chef involves a great amount of creativity and talent. “Chefs don’t make a lot of money like doctors and lawyers. But the difference with chefs is that for us, we’re creative. We have art in our system,” he says.

“Food connects us with everyone,” Okada says. On Guam, barbecue especially is a way to bond and connect, he says.

“Someone visits you and you barbecue.”

They don’t do any shortcuts; every process of the cooking is done by hand. “It’s barbecue the way it should be,” Okada says.

Unfortunately, chefs don’t just spend the day just creating new dishes or just cooking, for that matter. They also deal with the business and administrative side of the establishment.

“Being a chef is also being a server, an accountant, a dishwasher — everything — a manager. ...If you don’t have all those

Essence of Guam///Local Chefs

(From top) Chef Michael Moral, executive chef of Churrasco, wishes to share his knowledge with aspiring chefs; Coconut cheesecake with pineapple ice cream, one of the many desserts Chef Moral whips up at Churrasco. Photos by Norman M. Taruc. Joe Okada of Guam Barbecue Company offers twists on traditional Chamorro recipes, such as barbecued turkey legs.

factors, it’s hard to be a chef. You’re also a businessman, helping the owners of the restaurant. You have to have a sense of ownership. This is important for future chefs to think about,” Moral says.

“A regular day in the kitchen is kind of crazy. Because as soon as you walk in the door, everyone is going, ‘Chef, I need this. I need that,’” Lopez says. “It’s not an easy day in the kitchen, ever,” he says.

“You have to know and manage yourself, how to deal with people and how to deal with the problems,” Lopez says. “Sometimes it’s stressful. What is stressful to me is fixing my cooks’ problems. Going into the kitchen just to cook, that’s the day that I enjoy.”

Problems in the kitchen range from low supplies to a lost name tag to drama between employees. “I just go to my office and count to 10. Come out and solve the problem,” Lopez says. “As a boss you have to deal with those problems. You have to learn how to fix it without offending anybody.”

Moral says he works about 12 hours a day. He also wears multiple hats as vice president and operations chef of Churrasco. He says it’s important to learn how to manage stress and to not act emotionally.

To relieve stress, Moral builds model airplanes and Star Wars and Batman collectibles. “I think that relieves stress out of my system. So the next day, it’s a brand new me. I can think better, and I can come up with solutions,” he says.

Criticism is also common for chefs. But Moral simply sees any negative comments as a challenge to improve.

The negative criticism is balanced out by, and sometimes overshadowed by, positive feedback.

“Honestly, chefs and anyone who works in food … we are behind the wall and nobody sees us. So we have to express ourselves through our food, through what we cook. When I make a dish and send it out, this guy doesn’t know who made it. So when he says it good, it’s an even better feeling than from someone who knows you,” Lopez says.

For Moral, the bottom line is hard work. “As chefs, we don’t earn that much money. But money will come.

Personally I don’t want fame. Because I know money and being famous will come if you work hard. Hard work will bring you to a good future,” he says.

Lopez says dedication is a key component to success in the culinary field. “If you don’t put your mind into this, this career is not for you. If you’re not interested in what you’re doing right now, change, find something else,” he says.

But, after the hard work, at the end of the day it is about passion.

“If you already like doing it, it’s not hard, especially when you start getting paid for what you want to do.

It’s still fun for us. … I just hope it doesn’t stop being fun,” Okada says.

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Restaurant & Food///Specialty Drinks

Shaking things up with specialty drinks STORY AND PHOTOS BY Joy White

One way to beat Guam’s heat is by sipping a refreshing drink, maybe in a shaded or air-conditioned café with some light snacks, during merienda, as they are commonly called on the island.

Cafés dedicated to drinks, teas and bubbly teas and shakes are very common on Guam, as are smaller, more convenient bubbly tea counters and carts. But once you have located such a café, what do you order?

A bubble tea is a popular Taiwanese beverage. The base of the drink is an iced tea, and is flavored with fruit or desserts, such as chocolate, vanilla and even red velvet cake.

Bubble teas are accompanied by tapioca balls, or boba. The beverage is popular in its shake form, which has tapioca and is often called a “bubbly” shake.

Tapioca pearls look somewhat unappealing in color, are chewy and, for the most part, do not have much flavor on their own. But added to a bubbly shake, tapioca balls add texture.

Melon flavored bubbly shakes, such as honey dew or cantaloupe, provide a very light flavor and are refreshing. Cookies and cream flavored bubbly shakes are a stalwart go-to.

Pearl milk tea is the classic flavor of bubble teas. If tapioca is not desired, there are plenty of other options for toppings, such as a jelly cubes in a variety of flavors or tea leaves, as can be found at Chatime in Agana Shopping Center or Micronesia Mall.

A mango green tea bubble tea is a great place to start. It is sweet, but has a green tea undertone that balances out the sweetness.

Instead of tapioca, the mango green tea is better with rainbow jellies, as can be found at Tea District in Hagåtña or Tumon. The rainbow jellies add sweetness to the tea and texture.

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Restaurant & Food///Specialty Drinks

The taro bubbly shake with tapioca balls is a must when foraying into the realm of tapioca-topped beverages. The blended drink is sweet but does not have the overpowering sweetness of chocolate or vanilla. You can take it to the next level and have the Purple Oreo shake, which is taro blended with Oreo bits. Many bubbly tea and shake cafés offer the famous taro or Purple Oreo flavors, but notable establishments that have the flavors are Bubbly Tea Café in Tamuning and its sister bubbly shake counter in Spinn N’ Play Video in Dededo; Tapioca World in Agana Shopping Center and the Micronesia Mall; and Zagu in Micronesia Mall.

When it comes to merienda, most cafés offer a variety of unique snacks or desserts to accentuate the flavors of the teas.

Chesa Guam in Mangilao is famous for its keleguen, as well as its bubbly shakes.

Be warned, however, once you find the flavor that you palate sings for, it is hard to ignore the cravings.

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Cover Feature///Motorcycle Club

SHARING A

BROTHERHOOD STORY BY Joy White PHOTOS BY Lewis Santos, Frozen Moments Photography

Roaring down the highway, racing the wind and the exhilaration of riding the bike are all reason enough to join a group of other like-minded individuals.

But Guam’s motorcycle groups do more.

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Cover Feature///Motorcycle Club

Amidst the rumble and revving of motorcycle engines, members of the Island Thunder Motorcycle Group share what the brotherhood of the group means to its members and the community. The members of the all-male group go by their road names: Deaf, the vice president; Duce, the secretary; Teach, the sergeant of arms; and Biggie, Poncho and Kiko, all going through the process of becoming fullyfledged members.

Teach was one of the original founding members. “It’s a different feeling than being in a car. In a car, you’re protected in a kind of bubble. But in a motorcycle you’re free.

You have the ocean view and experience the smells and sounds. It’s a good thing. We can free our mind,” he says.

Riding together, he says, the members get a sense of unity and being in a brotherhood, though they have different careers and are from different cultures.

The mission statement of Island Thunder describes a passion for riding and bonds of friendship based on mutual trust, respect and brotherhood. The members of the group are expected to respect each other and the brotherhood and to maintain a commitment to its members and their families.

Island Thunder supports the Down Syndrome Association of Guam and the Man-up Initiative against domestic violence. Its members also promote unity with the other motorcycle groups and cultivate partnerships with the other motorcycle groups.

The group is committed to family values and promoting the island spirit. “Our purpose is to represent our island heritage within the biker community and promote our passion for riding amongst all Pacific island communities and the communities they support,” the mission statement says.

Island Thunder Motorcycle Group was started in Oakland, Calif. in the early 2000s but made its way to Guam in 2012. The Guam chapter has 11 members and a handful of hopefuls.

A majority of the members ride cruisers, many are Harley Davidsons. To be a member, there is an application process. Potential members first start out as Hangarounds, then graduate to Prospects, before becoming members.

“We are very choosey when it comes to choosing members. It’s about quality. It’s a long process to get to know someone,” Duce says.

The “ladies” are very involved in the group as well and are shown appreciation. At least once a year, the group tries to plan a special event for their wives and significant others, such as a dinner or a spa day.

Prospect Kiko was a member of the Knights of Columbia and helped with the Special Olympics. When he heard that the organization helps community groups, he was prompted to join. “We can ride and have fun and make a difference in the community,” he says.

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Cover Feature///Motorcycle Club

“It’s a different feeling than being in a car. In a car, you’re protected in a kind of bubble. But in a motorcycle you’re free. You have the ocean view and experience the smells and sounds. It’s a good thing. We can free our mind.” ~ teach Island Thunder Motorcycle Group

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Special Feature///Ice Cream

We all scream for ice cream!

STORY BY Joy White

Summer is here — a perfect excuse to eat more ice cream. Guam’s ice cream parlors and companies have a lot to offer any and all ice cream connoisseurs.

A luxurious experience Häagen-Dazs ice cream is known the world over for its quality ice cream made with high quality ingredients. Häagen-Dazs Shops Guam lives up to this reputation by offering the brand’s signature flavors, as well as some unique ice cream creations and cakes.

Häagen-Dazs Shops Guam’s newest flavors in its line-up include green tea, blueberry and raspberry and mango.

With two locations on Guam, Häagen-Dazs Shops gives its customers twice the opportunity to get their hands on its many offerings. The Häagen-Dazs Café at the Fiesta Resort Guam offers a full dine-in experience, and a smaller HäagenDazs shop in The Plaza offers the same great flavors in a more casual setting.

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How to best enjoy Haagen-Dazs this summer:

1. July specials

— Limited-time creations are available throughout the month to recognize U.S. Independence Day and Guam Liberation Day. Try the Liberty Torch, a scoop Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone, crowned with strawberry slices and topped with blueberries, or the Patriotic Parfait, an explosion of flavors with two scoops of HäagenDazs vanilla ice cream layered with banana bread, strawberries, and blueberries and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

2.Softened to perfection

— To get the full flavor of the high quality ingredients, let the ice cream soften a bit in order to really experience the smooth texture of the ice cream.

3. Mix-and-match

— The perfect balance of two flavors in a double cup or on a cone will keep you returning to try different flavor pairings. Try raspberry sorbet and Belgian chocolate for starters.

4. Creations menu items

— The creations menu of dessert dishes is found exclusively at the Häagen-Dazs Café in the Fiesta Resort Guam.

5.A topping or a specialty cone

— Sometimes you want a little something extra. Almost any topping you can imagine, Häagen-Dazs offers, including mochi, hot fudge and caramel, a variety of nuts and, of course, chocolate and rainbow sprinkles.

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Special Feature///Ice Cream

Indulgence is important Foremost has something for the whole family. An established local brand, Foremost has launched a new line-up of ice cream flavors and novelty ice cream items.

The Foremost Indulgence line of ice cream offers a smooth, creamy texture in a variety of flavors. The most recent flavors added to the list include mint-chocolate chip, pistachio almond, dulce de leche, coffee and cookies and cream.

Foremost has also introduced a line of novelty items, including mochi ice cream and Meadow Gold fudge bars, ice cream bars, Krunch bars, sundae cones, ice cream sandwiches and various Nutty Buddy options.

Foremost Indulgence flavors are available in the retail market as well as at Foremost Scoops shops located in the Blue Lagoon Plaza, Tumon and in Agat.

The Foremost Scoops located in Blue Lagoon Plaza has a walk-up window and both indoor and outdoor seating — perfect after a day at the beach. Mango, strawberry cheesecake and taro are exclusively found at Foremost Scoops.

Foremost Scoops offers all of its Foremost ice cream products in waffle cones and bowls made fresh daily in-house, the shop has been offering products to an ice-cream loving populace.

Ways to enjoy Foremost and Foremost Scoops this summer:

1. With a cookie

— Foremost Scoops is located in Subway Restaurants, so a scoop of ice cream with a chocolate-chip cookie is a great match.

2.Meadow Gold Chocolate Overload Nutty Buddy Super Scoops – Perfect for chocolate-lovers. Compared to the other Nutty Buddy Super Scoops, this one is a kicker, with a chocolatey-outer layer, chocolate ice cream and a fudge center.

3. Mochi Ice cream —

Strawberry, mango, vanilla or chocolate ice cream coated chewy mochi — it’s smooth and chewy and is definitely something to try.

4. The classics —

Foremost Indulgence ice creams come in nine flavors available in stores. There is beauty in simplicity, and strawberry, chocolate and vanilla are simple pleasures.

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cone or bowl — Foremost Scoops’ waffle cones and bowls are made fresh daily and go nicely with a scoop, or two.

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Photos by Joy White

The 9th annual Agat Mango Festival was held on June 6 and 7.

Photos courtesy of Custom Fitness

Photos by Michele Connerly

The CrossFit Gof Metgot team from Custom Fitness competed in the CrossFit Pacific Regional event from May 22 to 24 in Wollongong, Australia.

A meet-and-greet mixer with David Cruz, creator of Finding-Cupid. com and director of matchmaking on the television show “The Millionaire Matchmaker” was held On May 21 at Tapanade.

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Photos courtesy of Joint Region Marianas

Photos by Bryce Guerrero

The Guam FIRST Lego League was held on May 30 at Micronesia Mall.

The Guam Micronesian Island Fair was held on June 12, 13 and 14 at the Gov. Joseph Flores Beach Park

Photo courtesy of Guam Premier Outlets

Guam Premier Outlets and Guam Sports Network hosted a welcome back meet-and- greet and autograph signing on with Guam’s UFC champions Jon Delos Reyes and Jon Tuck May 22 in the GPO Food Court.

Photo courtesy of Guam Premier Outlets

The GPO Mother’s Day giveaway was held on May 9. Winner Krystalyne Asuncion-Boncato won a $500 prize package courtesy of Vince’s Jewelers, Chili’s, Cold Stone Creamery, Hair Town, New York Nails, Regal Cinemas and Tommy Hilfiger.

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Photos by Justin Green

The Guam Live International Music Festival was held on June 5 and 6 at Paseo Stadium, featuring the talents of CeeLo Green, Tinashe, Common Kings, Far East Movement, Hoodie Allen and local high school group Mount Carmel School Phoenix Stage Band.

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Photos by Jackie Hanson

The Baldyga Group’s new beach dinner show, “Taotano Tasi,” premiered on May 26 and tells the story of the journey of the Chamorro people across the Pacific.

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