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OCTOBER 2014
On the national stage The Muña Brothers discuss “Talent Town”
The beauty of Bali A trip to paradise
Halloween fun for the family
The minds behind “Talent Town.”(From left) Kel Muña, Jason D. “JD” Iriarte,” and Don Muña. Photo by Joe Cruz
contents TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT
Bali
FASHION SPOTLIGHT
Tips from the experts
Artist Spotlight
Art Root: Inking a legacy
CALENDAR
Guide to October
ESSENCE OF GUAM
The Muña brothers on their new documentary
SPECIAL FEATURE
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Subway’s 25th Anniversary
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Caramel milkshake
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FOREMOST® RECIPE CLUB
OUT & ABOUT
Readers’ and events photos
ISLAND FOCUS
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Get your fill of food and frights this Halloween
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SPORTS
Devin Hua: Swinging for success
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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: Don and Kel Muña, the writers, producers, and directors of “Talent Town.” Photo taken by Joe Cruz at T Galleria by DFS.
R&R Pacific/October
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PUBLISHER
SENIOR DESIGNER
Maureen N. Maratita
Vikki Fong
MANAGING EDITOR
SALES MANAGER
Jackie Hanson
Annie San Nicolas
ASSISTANT EDITOR
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Joy White
Clarissa Del Valle
REPORTERS
ADMINISTRATION
Thomas Johnson
Janice Castro, Jessica Leon Guerrero
Bryce Guerrero
Carmelita McClellan & Bernard (Mr. B) Leonen
CONTRIBUTORS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Joe Cruz
Dain Rivers
Marcos Fong
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Rosanna Dacanay
Glimpses Publications include: Marianas Business Journal • Guam Business Magazine • R&R Pacific • Beach Road Magazine
R&R Pacific • October 2014 • Entire contents copyrighted 2014 by Glimpses of Guam, Inc. R&R Pacific is published monthly by Glimpses of Guam, Inc., 161 US Army Juan C. Fejeran St., Barrigada Heights, GU 96913. Telephone: (671) 649-0883, Fax: (671) 649-8883, Email: assist_editor@glimpsesofguam.com • All rights reserved. No material may be printed in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher.
Feature///Travel Spotlight
Performers from a Barong dance, the traditional Balinese performance, in Batubulan, Bali, Indonesia (magicinfoto/shutterstock.com).
Bali, a paradise of wonders STORY BY Joy White
Bali is often called a paradise, and for good reason. One of the 17,000 islands of the Indonesian peninsula, Bali is rich in natural beauty, archaeology, history, and culture. The temperature of the island is very pleasant year round and the skies stay mostly sunny. From June to September the humidity is low with cool evenings. During this time of the year, there is hardly any rain in the lowland coastal areas. However, from December to March the west monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity. There are several villages on Bali, with accommodations available throughout. There’s something for everyone, including high-end resorts and cheaper accommodations for backpackers and travelers on a budget, but with the great weather and beautiful scenery, you won’t be spending much time cooped up in a hotel. Bali has fantastic scenery, filled with lush flowers and plants, sandy beaches, and the ocean. Many roads in the villages are narrow and crowded with pedes-
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trians. Most people travel by foot, but there are several other ways to get about during your visit. The most economical and perhaps comfortable way to move around is to hire a driver for a couple of hours or for the day. Taxis are also quite affordable, and shuttle buses are another option for sightseeing. Bali has plenty to see. While visiting, one cannot miss the many temples. Each village has its own temple, and each is unique in design and architecture. Built on coasts, other than the village temples and shrines, there are nine prominent temples, including the Pura Luhur Ulu Watu which is perched atop the sheer cliffs on the Southern tip of Bali. It is the most easily accessed and is very popular. The temple features a distinct gateway flanked by the statues of Ganesha and walls of coral bricks decorated with intricate carvings of the myths of Bali. Another popular temple is the Purn Taman Ayun, which has a wide and elegant moat.
(Clockwise from left) Main entrance of Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi; people bathe in thermal Banjar Tega hot springs (deamles for sale/shutterstock.com); Balinese food served in banana leaves.
Outdoor activities are a must in Bali, including golfing, sailing, hiking, and beach combing. As one can expect from an island, there is a great diving and surfing. A location great for diving and snorkeling is Tulamben. The wreck of the U.S. cargo ship Liberty can be explored by divers, and snorkelers. In addition it is near other great dive sites. In Lombok, surfers will have a great time in the big breaks on the Southern Coast of the islands, while trekkers can explore the terrain. After an active day out, one can relax and experience unique spas and massages. Bali is well-known for its spas and hot springs. The most popular springs are the Air Banjar on the Northern Coast near Lovina; and the Toya Bngkah, in the Northeastern mountains on the shores of Lake Butur. Various spa treatments and massages are unique to Bali, such as the lulu body scrub, the Balinese massage, and the
cream bath. The cream bath is a scalp and shoulder massage in which thick conditioning cream is worked into the hair and scalp. In addition, many other places are worth a visit including the Mount Batur Volcano and the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest. You can shop on Seminyak Street, or try to catch performances of the cultural dances, such as the barong (the lion dance) or the kecak (the monkey dance), which is often performed at the Uluwatu Temple. While there, don’t forget to try some native Balinese food. Some popular foods include babi guling, or roast suckling pigs, which are often available at night market stalls and some restaurants; bebek betutu, duck roasted in banana leaves over charcoal and seasoned with a herb paste; lawar, Balinese salad; sate lilit, minced seafood sautÊ served wrapped around a twig of lemongrass; and urutan, a Balinese spice sausage made from pork, to name a few.
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Feature///Fashion Spotlight
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What is it?
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Feature///Artist Spotlight
Inking a legacy Story by Joy White
Tattoos have a deep meaning to their wearers. “It’s not just some random skull and crossbones. People are actually getting stuff that has meaning for them — whether it be a memorial piece, a portrait of their kids, or something that reminds them of a person, place, struggle, success or a certain time of their lives,” says Art Root, master tattoo artist and owner of Lots of Art Tattoo. Art has been working professionally as a tattoo artist since 1996. Art’s journey to becoming a master was long, spanning more than a decade and involving frequent and costly trips to tattoo conventions in the U.S. mainland. He built up his art skill through experience. He received training from a tattoo master in New York and at various conventions, learning to build and repair tattoo machines by hand and attending seminars in sanitation and sterilization. In 2011, he achieved a master certificate from the Alliance of Professional Tattooists Inc. and says he hopes to use his knowledge to promote professionalism in the tattoo scene. When he first started, there were only three tattoo shops on island, Art says. The tattoos themselves were very subtle such as small crosses or dolphins. “Together with the two other shops along with me, I think we were the three main contributors to expanding the idea of what tattooing should be like,” Art says. There was friendly competition as the shops worked to match each other in terms of quality work.
“That’s what inspired me because it had a meaning. That’s what I try to do now. I try to instill something that has meaning to the customer.” ~ ART ROOT
“Tattooing on Guam wasn’t as big as it is now [. . .] Then when I came back from my trip before I got my certification, I brought a lot of these artistic values home. I opened up the eyes of the people around here and showed them what real art looks like,” he says. He started convincing clients to get tattoo sleeves done. Around this time, the mixed martial arts scene was becoming popular, and some of his work appeared on fighters’ arms, catching the attention of the masses and sparking the popularity the pieces have today. In addition to cultivating his interest in tattoo art, he said he hopes to use his knowledge to pave the way for the next generation. Although there is no avenue on island to educate or provide certification for up-and-coming tattoo artists, he says he hopes the landscape will change and provide better opportunities. “There are a lot of people that have that higher sense of success. They want to reach that goal and get up there, and they want to be recognized,” he says. Art was inspired by his grandfather, who had tattoos of swallows on his chest. “...That’s what inspired me because it had a meaning. That’s what I try to do now. I try to instill something that has meaning to the customer,” he says.
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Photos courtesy of Art Root.
OCTOBER
R&R is... family fun.
events
Ongoing through October 31
October 18
Guam Museum Pelagic Fishing Exhibit
Red Ribbon Anti-drug outreach
Location: Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors Time: 9 am to 4 pm weekdays; 9 am to noon weekends and holidays Admission: $3 for non residents; $2 for residents; and $1 for senior citizens and youth
Location: Micronesia Mall Center Court Time: 10 am to 5 pm
October 2, 3, and 4
University Theater production of “No Exit”
featured event
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Islandwide Halloween Party Location: Paseo de Susana, Hagåtña Time: 6 to 10 pm Free admission October 24
October 19
Location: UOG Fine Arts Theater Time: 7 pm Tickets will be available at the box office
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Guam Ko’Ko Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay
Location: UOG Fieldhouse
October 4
The Guam Symphony Society presents, “Chamber Music from the 1920s”
Organized by the Guam Visitors Bureau, the race brings together athletes from Guam, Japan, and the region. Named in order to bring awareness to the plight of Guam’s territorial bird the ko’ko (the Guam Rail), the first race was held in 2006 and the number of participants grows each year. The ekiden relay is a popular event in Japan and is growing in popularity internationally. The Guam ekiden relay is a 5k race involving teams of four. One team member, wearing a sash, runs from the starting point in Tumon and up into Tamuning, then the runner returns to the starting point, passes on the sash and the next runner in the team follows suit. The team whose members complete the course first, wins. The half marathon route starts in Tumon and continues up into Tamuning, Hagåtña, Anigua, and turns around at the village of Asan.
13th Annual Strides for the Cure 5k Run/Walk Location: Hornet Sports Tamuning Time: 5:15 am October 11
Breast Cancer Symposium Location: Micronesia Mall Center Court Time: 10 am to 5 pm October 18 & 19
Guam Symphony Society presents “Disney in Concert” Location: the Sandcastle Time: 1 p.m. (18th); 3 p.m. (19th) For ticket information: visit www.guamsymphony.com
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Location: University of Guam Fine Arts Theater Time: 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door October 25
Tour of Amot Farm Inc. Location: Dededo Time: 10 am Free admission Call 777-3065 or 482-9231 for more information or to register. Visit Guam’s only Chamorro medicine farm
Location: Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park, Ypao Beach Registration closes on Oct. 15 Show Time: 4 am Go Time: 5 am for Half Marathon soloist and 5:15 am for Ekiden Relay For more information on the course, the race, and registration, you may visit wwww.guamkokoroadrace.com. October 25
October 26
Real Estate Symposium
Luna Festival
Location: Micronesia Mall Concourse 3 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Admission
Location: Jeff’s Pirate Cove Free admission
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fri Gone Girl The Good Lie Annabelle premiere at Regal Cinemas
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The Judge Dracula Untold Kill the Messenger Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day premiere at Regal Cinemas
• Breast Cancer Symposium
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MOVIES Fury The Best of Me Birdman The Book of Life premiere at Regal Cinemas
• Guam Symphony Society presents “Disney in Concert” (18 & 19) • Red Ribbon Anti-drug outreach
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MOVIES Kingsman: The Secret Service Ouija White Bird in a Blizzard premiere at Regal Cinemas
• Tour of Amot Farm Inc. • Real Estate Symposium
• Islandwide Halloween Party
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• Luna Festival
MOVIE Nightcrawler premieres at Regal Cinemas
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Cover Feature///Essence of Guam
The Struggle is Real “Talent Town” shines light on Guam’s artistic community STORY BY Thomas Johnson PHOTOS BY Joe Cruz
Despite being the most recognizable faces in the island’s growing film industry, Don and Kel Muña have seen more than their share of adversity on the way to making a name for themselves. Even before their big breakout in 2008, the brothers struggled in relative obscurity for years, working on shoestring budgets to bring their visions into reality.
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The men behind “Talent Town”: (from left) Kel Muña, producer, writer, and director; Jason D. “JD” Iriarte, executive producer; Don Muña, writer, producer, and director.
The Muña brothers’ new documentary “Talent Town” shines a light on many of the frustrations and hardships that come with being an artist on Guam. The Muña brothers and Executive Producer Jason D. “JD” Iriarte — who has worked with the Muñas on the Guam International Film Festival since its inception — discuss the film, their plans for the future, and the Guam artists’ struggle. R&R: Thanks for talking to us, guys. In spite of portraying artistic hardships, the film really seems like a much-needed support system for a community of artists in danger of feeling isolated and unsupported at times. Was that your intention? KM: It actually started out as a support system for me and Don because as artists coming up, we experienced all those same feelings. Everyone in our circle of peers happened to be artists, and we noticed that everyone was saying the same things in terms of roadblocks and frustration. So we thought, “What if we just interviewed every artist we knew and got a consensus?” and “Talent Town” grew from that. So, as far as it being a source of support for artists, I would say yes, but it was mostly just a matter of putting
everything under a microscope in terms of the output of talent on Guam, the caliber of talent on Guam, why people are reluctant to showcase their talent, and why we haven’t invested more into it. DM: We’re not necessarily here to provide an answer, but we’re hoping to shake things up and get a conversation going. I think that’s the most important thing: increasing community awareness and changing how local artists view themselves and their art. R&R: How do you think local artists should view themselves? DM: Well, for one thing, don’t sell yourself short. But what it really boils down to is, how long are you willing to starve for your vision, and how uncomfortable are you willing to be until you get what you want? I think that’s the real gain there, coming out the other side and learning your value, knowing what you do that’s unique to you and sticking to your guns. Because what the local art community — and the community in general — needs is pioneers and people who are willing to move things forward. It’s not instantaneous. We’ve been
doing this for over a decade now, and that’s not even counting the years we put in before we left Guam. It takes a long time to establish traction. R&R: As role models in Guam’s budding filmmaking community, do you feel pressure in terms of the direction your projects take now? KM: I do because media is so powerful, and it can be used in any way. We sort of fell into this role because we kept grinding and grinding, and our output was very high, but yeah, it would be irresponsible to not at least think about it. At the end of the day, though, I just want to make a project that I feel good about. I would say it’s about a 60/40 split between being artistic and being responsible. R&R: There are quite a few local artists who play it safe artistically for social or financial reasons. Do you think there’s sort of a “crabs in a bucket” mentality on Guam that pushes artists not to break away from the status quo? KM: Yeah, unfortunately, but you’re never going to find any originality that way
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“...if you’re asking what we as a community can do, I would say look further. Don’t compete amongst ourselves, but compete in the world.” ~ DON Muña
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because you’re thinking of what everyone else will think of you. That’s why J.D. was such a standout in the film industry when he left Guam and why Perry Borja was such a standout in the Korean music industry, because they did their own thing. Once you’re worried about that mentality and you’re not focused enough to maintain your vision, your work is going to lack artistic integrity and people are going to be able to tell. DM: We experience that stuff every day. We could’ve taken the easy way out and just produced another feature-length film and used all the hundreds of thousands in sponsorship dollars that went towards GIFF for our own personal benefit. But that’s not the vision here. The vision is for everyone to eat. R&R: Apart from appealing to legislative and tourism authorities to encourage and support art, what can people do individually to help grow the artistic community? DM: Well, J.D. will tap me out if I don’t at least mention our nonprofit organization. We do run on volunteer work and contributions, and it all goes towards funding GIFF and supporting local artists. But if you’re asking what we as a community can do, I would say look further. Don’t compete amongst ourselves, but compete in the world. JDI: Also, don’t just say, “support local artists,” actually go out there and do it, support them, and when they do get successful, continue to support them and don’t try to tear them down.
KM: Because once that happens, it’ll spill over into legislature, and then once the laws are in place, it’s a whole new game. R&R: So what’s next for you guys? JDI: We’re taking the movie on a U.S. mainland tour in October. There are no specific dates yet, but we’ll be hosting showings in Las Vegas, Tacoma, San Antonio, San Jose, and San Diego. We’re also hoping to start doing exchange programs with other film festivals around the world, and we’re looking to foster the next generation by looking at people who’ve been influenced by GIFF and helping them more hands-on. Think of them almost as signing artists, like an agency for the next generation of talent. DM: Annually, we’re also holding workshops, and we’ve just established our office space in Hagåtña, so we’re just starting out, but the opportunities are endless. Like J.D. said, we’re considering artist development programs, and this festival, we’re having the ad agency Pivot hold a master class panel discussion on art and commerce. So this festival’s theme is focused around local showcases, supporting the arts, and the matrimony of art and commerce. But really, what we’re trying to do is gear up and give the community all the ammunition they need to move forward with confidence. To learn more about the Guam International Film Festival, visit guamfilmfestival.org.
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Subway Restaurants Guam By Dain Rivers This October, Subway Guam celebrates 25 years of providing the island with a healthy, affordable, and tasty food option. The years have been good to Subway and it has over time continued to provide even better service and products to the island. When Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck founded Subway on Aug. 28, 1965 in Bridgeport, Conn., they may not have expected the franchise’s name to become a known entity around the world. Some 43,000 stores later in more than 102 countries, Subway is one of the leading and healthiest quick-service restaurants in the world. The first Guam Subway was opened in Yigo in 1989. Today the island houses 14 Subway locations, including its latest location at the Agana Shopping Center. With Subway in so many locations — including Agat, Tamuning, Dededo, Barrigada and Mangilao — it gives Guam residents a variety of locations where they can eat healthy meals at affordable prices. A lot has changed since Subway opened shop in 1989. “We have changed in the fact that we have become a healthier alternative to other quick-service restaurants. “Twenty-five years ago we never promoted ourselves as healthy. We were more so promoting the fact that our sandwiches taste good, and now we have more of a healthier face to attach to our brand. We have shown the people of Guam that we are the largest outlet with 14 locations, and we have become the leading service provider amongst other quick-service restaurants. Our menu was a lot more limited back in 1992, but now we have so many varieties of sandwiches for our loyal customers to choose from,” says Gary Schiff, director of brand management. Schiff continues to look for new locations to open Subway franchises and works alongside Subway’s marketing team to keep the brand alive. The chain looks to expand the franchise into more locations such as, Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Hospital. Anyone residing in Guam should look forward to Subway’s ongoing expansion. Having Subway franchises at various locations helps residents on island achieve healthier lifestyles at prices they can afford.
(From top) Gary Schiff, director of brand management and Johnnie Fong, president, outside original Agat location in 1996; the management team of Subway Restaurants; the interior of Subway’s newest location in Hagåtña.
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Celebrating with a bang On top of Subway’s regular value offerings, the month of October brings even more deals to celebrate the people who have helped Subway succeed: the customers. To celebrate Subway’s 25th anniversary on Guam, Subway is giving back to its customers with limited time offers and specials at various store locations. For the entire month of October, customers may purchase any sub and get a side or add-on item for 25¢. To make the celebration even more exciting, every Saturday
during the month of October, various locations will be offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on Footlong™ sandwiches with the purchase of a drink. The 14 Subway locations on Guam will split the special offers during the four weeks of the month so three or four store locations will carry the promotion each weekend. These are just a couple of ways Subway would like to thank its loyal customers for contributing to its 25 years of success on island.
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Welcome to the family Residents on island can never have enough Subway. And with Subway expanding to its new location in the Agana Shopping Center, customers can enjoy its healthy and convenient options even more. Subway Director of Brand Management Gary Schiff says, “It was the right move to make at this point in time. Most restaurants in Hagåtña close early in the evening. When the space at the Agana Shopping Center became available, that allowed the restaurant to be open late into the evening and to be convenient for customers on weekends. Hagåtña has been asking for a Subway for a long time; in fact, Subway was the number 1 brand being requested at the [Agana Shopping Center]. It was a perfect match.” The newest Subway has been up and running since the last week of July, and customers are excited, visiting the restaurant to show their appreciation.
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Gary Schiff, director of brand management, and Jerome Bundoc, operations manager, on the opening day of the Subway location in Hagåtña on Sept. 12.
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Winning combinations You always win when you go to Subway. When you go in, you can be confident of three things: healthy food, tasty food, and a great deal. Subway’s menu is built upon a strong foundation of nutrition, taste and value.
Nutrition
Chances are, the healthier it looks, and the healthier it is. When you enter a Subway restaurant, the vegetables laid out before you are fresh. Every leaf of lettuce or slice of cucumber is guaranteed to have been sliced that day. Not just the vegetables, but the breads – healthy sources of grain — are baked in-store throughout the day, so that loaf of Italian, wheat, Italian herbs and cheese, parmesan oregano, or honey oat bread is straight out of the oven.
Value Subway offers everyday value items like its featured Footlongs™ - a different foot long sandwich at a special price each month. Other limited time offers include $6 meals, $6 Footlongs™, and other deals to help customers eat healthy without breaking the bank. It’s a relief and great pleasure to be able to eat healthy, indulge every once in a while, and take advantage of deals throughout the year.
Taste
Customers can choose from a list of indulgent sandwiches such as Meatball Marinara, BLT, Tuna, Seafood and Crab, Italian BMT, and so many more. Customers can also choose a salad or a Flatizza. New flavors are always being added to the mix. On occasion, the Hot Pastrami, Chicken Enchilada, and Pulled Pork Sandwiches are available for a premium taste, great for expanding one’s palate by indulging in full flavors to keep a diet from becoming boring.
Famous fans of Subway Gemma Datuin Gold medalist, Guam Women’s National Volleyball, 2014 Micronesia Games Sandwich: Veggie Delight on toasted honey oat with provolone, avocado, and all the veggies Datuin is always striving to push herself further. A lot of the great opportunities in her life came from stepping outside of her comfort zone, which has been a challenge, but one worth the effort. “The advice I would give is to work really hard to step outside of your comfort zone because that’s where you will gain the most . . . I have done it in the past, and it was always worth it. You will be surprised to see how much you gain out of those experiences and what opportunities they lead you to,” she says. Always on the go, Datuin goes to Subway because it offers meals that are both healthy and affordable without sacrificing flavor. “Subway is the best option for me and they also offer fast service — this is something that is hard to find, especially when I am trying to eat as healthy as possible. These healthy options give me the kind of energy that sustains me throughout the day. Even when I have practice or workouts, Subway helps get me through it all — not to mention, Subway’s cookies are the perfect choice for those cheat days,” she says.
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Dominic Gaida Academy director, Guam Football Association Sandwich: Turkey on wheat
Gaida promotes healthy eating among the kids in the organization, as well as for himself. “In order for us to get the peak performance from [athletes], we have to include a health and nutrition program for the players, so we’re always educating and advising our players, even the young ones, on proper nutrition to stay athletically fit,” he says. As an active player with the national team himself, Gaida strives to stay fit to avoid injury and maintain optimal performance. He often competes with professional athletes who are given the best training and nutrition. “Diet is one of the things that can make or break you. It’s really what separates the average athletes from the elite athletes,” Gaida says. Eating the right food is reflected in great performance, he says. “Subway was always the go-to meal on game day because you knew you were getting the right amounts of carbohydrates, you were getting your vegetables, you were getting your protein. All of those things are definitely what your body needs to fuel you and even for recovery,” he says. On occasion, Gaida has eaten Subway regularly for a long period of time, but the variety kept the diet from being boring. “It’s one of the things I really appreciate about [Subway] . . . it’s never boring. There’s a lot to choose from. There’s always something new. It’s always nice to mix things up,” he says.
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Jeneal Besabe Gold medalist, Guam’s Women’s National Volleyball Team, 2014 Micronesia Games Sandwich: Teriyaki chicken on flat bread Since Besabe’s sports-playing days at John F. Kennedy High School, she has credited Subway for her athletic success saying, “Subway has allowed me to eat something satisfying and healthy, which gave me the energy I needed to play through some of those long volleyball rallies.” Besabe finds it convenient that Subway has many locations that offer nutritious items at such an affordable price. We all know that playing competitive sports is no walk in the park. To stay fit Besabe also goes through a vigorous amount of CrossFit training exercises with her teammates and coaching staff. Hard work definitely pays off, and she knows the importance of putting in the time to achieve the ultimate goal. Her healthy lifestyle is not only achieved by her dynamic exercise routines, but also through her eating habits.
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The making of an artist Jackilou Ontimara, field consultant A sense of loyalty spanning 14 years is one of the many attributes that makes Jackilou Ontimara such a great employee. Over the course of her career with Subway, Jackilou went from being a certified sandwich artist to a supervisor, and now she proudly holds the title of field consultant. As a field consultant in the development agent office, Jackilou’s responsibilities include evaluating store locations to ensure that each Subway store is running smoothly and that each store location is following the Subway Code of Conduct Policy. Aside from being a field consultant, Jackielou is also the technology leader — updating all system software in all store locations. Jackilou says she used to be a shy person, but working at Subway has been a huge confidence booster. Her loyalty to Subway exceeds beyond expectations. When asked where she sees herself 10 years from now, Jackilou says, “I will have learned more about my position as a field consultant, and maybe if there is a step up for me again, then I would love to pursue that position. If not, then I see myself going back to school and taking some IT or accounting courses.” In her spare time, she finds herself engaged in books ranging from romance, mystery to sci-fi. She also likes to watch films. She loves spending time with her three children, sometimes resulting in watching “Sponge Bob.” Jackilou seems to have life by the horns and knows exactly what she wants and where she is headed.
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Over the course of her career with Subway, Jackilou went from being a certified Sandwich Artist to a supervisor, and now she proudly holds the title of field consultant.
Marita Sunga, operations manager “[My boss] believes in me, so I know he will never steer me wrong. He wants to see me strive and do great things.” Those are the words of Subway employee Marita Sunga, who has faithfully been with the company for 14 years. Marita began her career as a sandwich artist at the original location in the Micronesia Mall before it expanded into a larger space. After years of hard work, diligence, and dedication, Marita, is now Subway’s operations manager. Marita’s main duties as the operations manager consist of ensuring that labor and food costs are controlled and guaranteeing that all Subway employees are well taken care of. Marita strongly believes that taking care of employees causes sales to increase. It makes complete sense when a cheerful employee who is passionate about his or her job displays that attitude for all consumers to see, which results in happy customers who return. When asked if being operations manager made her nervous at times because she has to deal with numerous employees, she says, “Not at all. Before I relocated to Guam, I had my own merchant business from 1982 to 2001 in the Philippines. So I do not feel any difficulties when handling some people because I am already used to it.” Marita brings a lot of passion to her work and strives to help those around her. She wants her employees to see her as their role model; so that, in return, encourages her employees to climb the ladder of success as she once did and continues to do.
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Photos by Bryce Guerrero Photos by Joy White
The Mangilao Donne’ Festival was held on Sept. 12-14. Irene Garrido Taitano (far left) was named the 2014 Donne’ Queen.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Sept.5 in Hagåtña for Skydrenaline Zone Guam, an indoor skydiving facility. The business is owned and will be operated by skydiver Tim Ohno, president of SOFInTek LLC.
Photos by Justin Green
Local artists pose with their art work at the launch of T Galleria by DFS on Sept. 4. The exhibit, entitled, “T and Art” was on display at the T Galleria until Sept. 30 and features T’s decorated in each artists’ unique medium, including silk, glass mosaics, carved wood, and even fresh flowers.
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The 2nd Annual Kids & Family Fun & Fit Fair was held on Aug. 20 at the Agana Shopping Center. Kids and their families enjoyed activities including Zumba, face painting, book read-alouds, and tons of giveaways and raffles.
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Feature///Island Focus
Get your fill of food and frights this Halloween BY Bryce Guerrero
Guam doesn’t really operate by seasons the way northern hemisphere might. But as you’ve perused the aisles of your favorite department/grocery/whatever store you might have noticed things looking a little more orange.
Photo courtesy of Agana Shopping Center. (Right) UOG Biology Club’s haunted house. Courtesy of Arthur Perez.
The theme-décor points to the season of fall, where in other parts of the world nights get longer, and communities throw cheerful bobbing-for-apples harvest celebrations, and wardrobes bulge as jackets and sweaters arrive to soften the bite of Mr. Chilly. Although those things may be absent on Guam, we do share one commonality that most people think of when October rolls around—Halloween. When the ghouls and ghosts come out to play, grab your blankets and/or cuddle buddies as the seasonal horror flicks seize the tube, load up on treats and prepare to answer a lot of doorknockers as costumecrusaders take to the streets. Though Guam lacks many of the elements that comprise the season of fall, you will find no shortage of events to help you get your fill of festivities this Halloween. One event that promises a night of family fun is the Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Halloween Bash at the Paseo de Susana in Hagåtña. Last year, the fiesta-style event involved more than 40 outside organizations, all contributing in some way — whether through food, drinks, or other types of free goodies. “Kids would walk out of here [shopping bags] full of—not just candy, but snacks for school, like chips,” said Rose Martinez, who is helping coordinate the event for the DPR. “It’s an open invitation to anybody and everybody that wants to come down.” If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll be more than satisfied. Don’t be scared to eat your fill; you will get a lot of exercise strolling through the roundabout in order to experience everything the Bash has to offer. “[Participants] park and they just go around and around,” said Martinez, adding that, aside from food and drink, many other activities will be going on around the stadium. Over the years, the event has grown significantly to involve more than 600 people just last year, and according to Martinez, will likely be more this year.
The theme for the Halloween Bash this year will be New Orleans Funeral, with bands playing Dixie-style music into the night air as they parade around Paseo. Aside from private organizations, many government departments will be taking part in the event. Last year, members of the Guam Fire Department were stationed around the loop, making sure candy was in close proximity. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 24. “Dress comfortably — especially your shoes … come and have fun,” said Martinez. If you’re more in the mood for the disturbing and the distressing, head over to the campus of the University of Guam for the Biology Club’s haunted house. A tradition since 2004, the haunted house utilizes several rooms, hallways, and staircases of the UOG science building. Arthur Perez, president of the Biology Club said the group spends a considerable amount of time preparing the event, “The brainstorming process and planning takes place in the beginning of September.” Perez also said that all decorations and props are set up and dismantled in the span of only three days. “Come Monday it looks like nothing happened over the weekend,” said Perez. The Agana Shopping Center will also be hosting events on Halloween Day. Join them for trick-or-treating, giveaways, and other Halloween happenings. • For more information about the DPR’s Halloween Bash, call 477-8279 • For more information about UOG’s haunted house, email Arthur Perez at ajsperez@outlook.com • For more information about Agana Shopping Center’s Halloween events, call 472 5027
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Feature///Sports
Swinging for Success Photos and story by Joy White
DEVIN HUA Age: 16 Parents: Guolin Hua and Qunying Zhu Devin Hua started playing golf at 6 years old. His father initially guided him, and at first it was just for fun. “I realized I had potential,” he says. Then he began playing internationally and enjoyed it. Hua has played in tournaments in various countries, including Taiwan; the Philippines; San Diego, Calif.; Jakarta; and Los Angeles, to name a few. Notable tournaments Hua has participated in this year include the Calloway Junior World Golf Championships in July in San Diego and the Future Champions Golf in Willow Glen, Calif. Hua placed 13th overall in the individual male competition at the 2014 Youth Olympics held in Nanjing, China, from Aug. 16 to 28. He practices every day, working to increase his skill level. Success in golf is more than just skill, he says. It is also important to prepare oneself mentally. “You have to have trust and confidence in golf. If you don’t have either, you can’t pull off the shot that you want and expect,” Hua says. Hua is a student at Harvest Christian Academy. He keeps up with his education and makes sure he doesn’t slack off “so I can play more golf,” he says. His goal is to turn pro. “It’s going to be tough but I think I’ll be able to do it,” Hua says. Hua and his coach practicing at Starts Guam Golf Resort in August, just before he left for the 2014 Youth Olympics.
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