2 JUNE 2011

Vol. X No. 08

Beach Road Magazine, Vol. X, No. 08 June 2011.Entire contents copyrighted 2011 by Glimpses of Saipan, Inc.

Beach Road Magazine is published monthly byGlimpses of Saipan, Inc.

P.O. Box 502080, Saipan, MP 969502/F Transpac Business Center Gualo Rai, Saipan

Tel: (670) 235-7645 | Fax: (670) 234-1801E-mail: saipan@glimpsesofguam.com

All rights reserved. No material may be printed in part orin whole without written permission from the publisher.

Publisher Maureen N. Maratita

Graphic ArtistsRudy L. ArmentaMonie B. Erasga

Account ManagerSusan Marchitti

Sales Manager Annie San Nicolas

ContributorSusan Marchitti

Managing DirectorMarcos Fong

contents june 2011

4 ON THE COVER James Lee

8 TALK OF THE TOWN EMS Open House and Bike Rodeo

9 LOOK WHO’S HERE The USS Oklahoma City visits Saipan anew

10 ART GALLERY 30th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival just around the corner

2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition

11 FATHER’S DAY FEATURE On being a dad

12 CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

14 SPORTS PAGE Escape from Managaha

15 A DAY IN THE LIFE of Ron Smith

16 FEATURE Everything you ever wondered about car rallies

18 HEALTH WATCH Gold’s Gym contestants beat the

dotFIT Transformation Challenge

20 HOROSCOPE / TIDE CHART

ABOUT THE COVERThe picture of man content, but not complacent,

James Lee raises his young family in a loving

environment, scales a career as a sales strategist

on Saipan for a leading telecommunications

brand in Asia-Pacific and gives back to the

community by starting his own non-profit

basketball league. Read how James achieves life/

work balance in the cover story.

Photography by Hideo Honda www.marianas-way.com

Toyota FJ Cruiser courtesy of Microl Corporation

Glimpses Publications include Guam Business Magazine, Marianas Business Journal, Marine Drive Magazine,

Beach Road Magazine and R&R Pacific.

2 JUNE 2011

Vol. X No. 08

Beach Road Magazine, Vol. X, No. 08 June 2011.Entire contents copyrighted 2011 by Glimpses of Saipan, Inc.

Beach Road Magazine is published monthly byGlimpses of Saipan, Inc.

P.O. Box 502080, Saipan, MP 969502/F Transpac Business Center Gualo Rai, Saipan

Tel: (670) 235-7645 | Fax: (670) 234-1801E-mail: saipan@glimpsesofguam.com

All rights reserved. No material may be printed in part orin whole without written permission from the publisher.

Publisher Maureen N. Maratita

Graphic ArtistsRudy L. ArmentaMonie B. Erasga

Account ManagerSusan Marchitti

Sales Manager Annie San Nicolas

ContributorSusan Marchitti

Managing DirectorMarcos Fong

contents june 2011

4 ON THE COVER James Lee

8 TALK OF THE TOWN EMS Open House and Bike Rodeo

9 LOOK WHO’S HERE The USS Oklahoma City visits Saipan anew

10 ART GALLERY 30th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival just around the corner

2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition

11 FATHER’S DAY FEATURE On being a dad

12 CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

14 SPORTS PAGE Escape from Managaha

15 A DAY IN THE LIFE of Ron Smith

16 FEATURE Everything you ever wondered about car rallies

18 HEALTH WATCH Gold’s Gym contestants beat the

dotFIT Transformation Challenge

20 HOROSCOPE / TIDE CHART

ABOUT THE COVERThe picture of man content, but not complacent,

James Lee raises his young family in a loving

environment, scales a career as a sales strategist

on Saipan for a leading telecommunications

brand in Asia-Pacific and gives back to the

community by starting his own non-profit

basketball league. Read how James achieves life/

work balance in the cover story.

Photography by Hideo Honda www.marianas-way.com

Toyota FJ Cruiser courtesy of Microl Corporation

Glimpses Publications include Guam Business Magazine, Marianas Business Journal, Marine Drive Magazine,

Beach Road Magazine and R&R Pacific.

4 JUNE 2011 5JUNE 2011

ON THE COVER

James Lee: Making time for work, family and

giving back to the community

ONE OF THE MOST noticeable things about

James Lee when you first

meet him is his easy smile.

It’s warm and comfortable, almost

inviting you to talk to him. Undoubtedly

this contributed to his success at Docomo

Pacific where he works as a marketing

representative.

James was born in Hong Kong but grew

up in the CNMI. As the oldest of two

younger brothers and a sister, he moved

first to Guam with his family in 1985 and

then to Saipan in 1986. While growing up

in Garapan, he enjoyed spending time at

Micro Beach where he said he has “many

fond memories”.

When he was six or seven, James

said he worked for his father whom he

described as being from the traditional

Asian culture. During this time, James

was learning math and how to be a

cashier. He explained that the mentality

was always “work, work” and he rarely

felt the regular love that a family usually

enjoys with each other. “I always wanted

an emotional relationship with my

family,” he says.

When you see James with his wife,

Damiana, and two children – Zoe, aged

three and Dylan, aged six; it’s easy to see

that he has a much closer relationship

with them than he describes having with

his family growing up. He explained that

while he is very affectionate with his kids,

he is also firm and teaches them that

there are always “consequences to

their actions.” James believes that he

is a little less firm with his kids than

was his own father. “Everything is not

always about business,” James says.

He makes sure that his children

always know he loves them, a quality

he says Asian families tend to lack.

James realizes the importance for

his children to have a well-rounded

education while at the same time

making sure they grow up in a loving

environment. He mentioned that even

at three years-old, his daughter is very

sophisticated and has her own mind.

At his job at Docomo Pacific, where

he has worked for eight years, James

says, “I like to try to out-think and out-

do my own marketing strategies.”

He came into the company with

no sales experience but learned

very quickly. There was one week

of training with software programs,

and his job was to build on the

pre-paid sales market on Saipan.

He also helped with the marketing

in Guam three years ago while the

company made the transition from

SaipanCell to Docomo Pacific. One

thing he particularly enjoys about

his job is the challenge of this small

island community. He feels that

having a positive attitude makes a big

difference in such a limited market

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

“I like to try to out-think

and out-do my own marketing

strategies.”

4 JUNE 2011 5JUNE 2011

ON THE COVER

James Lee: Making time for work, family and

giving back to the community

ONE OF THE MOST noticeable things about

James Lee when you first

meet him is his easy smile.

It’s warm and comfortable, almost

inviting you to talk to him. Undoubtedly

this contributed to his success at Docomo

Pacific where he works as a marketing

representative.

James was born in Hong Kong but grew

up in the CNMI. As the oldest of two

younger brothers and a sister, he moved

first to Guam with his family in 1985 and

then to Saipan in 1986. While growing up

in Garapan, he enjoyed spending time at

Micro Beach where he said he has “many

fond memories”.

When he was six or seven, James

said he worked for his father whom he

described as being from the traditional

Asian culture. During this time, James

was learning math and how to be a

cashier. He explained that the mentality

was always “work, work” and he rarely

felt the regular love that a family usually

enjoys with each other. “I always wanted

an emotional relationship with my

family,” he says.

When you see James with his wife,

Damiana, and two children – Zoe, aged

three and Dylan, aged six; it’s easy to see

that he has a much closer relationship

with them than he describes having with

his family growing up. He explained that

while he is very affectionate with his kids,

he is also firm and teaches them that

there are always “consequences to

their actions.” James believes that he

is a little less firm with his kids than

was his own father. “Everything is not

always about business,” James says.

He makes sure that his children

always know he loves them, a quality

he says Asian families tend to lack.

James realizes the importance for

his children to have a well-rounded

education while at the same time

making sure they grow up in a loving

environment. He mentioned that even

at three years-old, his daughter is very

sophisticated and has her own mind.

At his job at Docomo Pacific, where

he has worked for eight years, James

says, “I like to try to out-think and out-

do my own marketing strategies.”

He came into the company with

no sales experience but learned

very quickly. There was one week

of training with software programs,

and his job was to build on the

pre-paid sales market on Saipan.

He also helped with the marketing

in Guam three years ago while the

company made the transition from

SaipanCell to Docomo Pacific. One

thing he particularly enjoys about

his job is the challenge of this small

island community. He feels that

having a positive attitude makes a big

difference in such a limited market

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

“I like to try to out-think

and out-do my own marketing

strategies.”

6 JUNE 2011 7JUNE 2011

ON THE COVER

{continued from page 4}

and negativity is hard for people to

relate to. In the back of his mind is the

catch-phrase, “survival of the fittest.”

While business is business, at the

end of the day, James likes a little

friendly competition and is actively

involved in sports. Although he has

tried all kinds of sports such as soccer,

biking, diving and triathlons, his

favorite is basketball. He mentioned

one of his former coaches, Rufino

Aguon. “He was a big influence on me

in basketball and life as well.”

“This is my way to give back to the community.”

James also competed in the

Micronesian Games but felt that the

players were lacking athletic training.

Ultimately, he decided to start his

own non-profit basketball league, the

Universal Basketball Association.

The league eventually gained

recognition and started gathering

strength, and he came up with the

idea of bringing it outdoors to get the

community involved instead of keeping

it in the gym. The league is now one of

the most recognized associations on

Saipan with regard to the players and

the trainers. James says, “This is my

way to give back to the community.”

While he hopes his son, Dylan, will

lean towards sports, James says it is

alright if he chooses not to participate.

He doesn’t want to force his children

to be something they don’t want to be.

At the end of the day, he believes you

have to be true to yourself, and you

can’t always be too perfect. James is

enjoying his life. “I have no regrets,”

he says.

6 JUNE 2011 7JUNE 2011

ON THE COVER

{continued from page 4}

and negativity is hard for people to

relate to. In the back of his mind is the

catch-phrase, “survival of the fittest.”

While business is business, at the

end of the day, James likes a little

friendly competition and is actively

involved in sports. Although he has

tried all kinds of sports such as soccer,

biking, diving and triathlons, his

favorite is basketball. He mentioned

one of his former coaches, Rufino

Aguon. “He was a big influence on me

in basketball and life as well.”

“This is my way to give back to the community.”

James also competed in the

Micronesian Games but felt that the

players were lacking athletic training.

Ultimately, he decided to start his

own non-profit basketball league, the

Universal Basketball Association.

The league eventually gained

recognition and started gathering

strength, and he came up with the

idea of bringing it outdoors to get the

community involved instead of keeping

it in the gym. The league is now one of

the most recognized associations on

Saipan with regard to the players and

the trainers. James says, “This is my

way to give back to the community.”

While he hopes his son, Dylan, will

lean towards sports, James says it is

alright if he chooses not to participate.

He doesn’t want to force his children

to be something they don’t want to be.

At the end of the day, he believes you

have to be true to yourself, and you

can’t always be too perfect. James is

enjoying his life. “I have no regrets,”

he says.

8 JUNE 2011 9JUNE 2011

BMX bike donated by Scoops. Music was provided by the Power 99 DJs, and kids enjoyed jumping in the bouncy house while parents sat leisurely enjoying the day’s activities. Several of the EMS vehicles were on display, and firefighters explained to interested children and parents how they use the equipment during emergencies.

Event sponsors and prize donors included Coca-Cola, Foremost, Pacific Islands Club, Brabu Pharmacy, Scoops, Lolli-pops, DFS, Glimpses of Saipan, Docomo Pacific and Joeten, among others. Firefighters were pleased with the turn-out and look forward to another great event next year.

TALK OF THE TOWN

EMS Open House and Bike Rodeo

NEARLY 100 CYCLISTS showed up in force and pedaled their way from the fishing base parking lot to American Memorial

Park on May 21 kicking off the 5th Annual EMS Open House and Bike Rodeo. Bikers of all ages joined the procession down Beach Road, some in costume and with decorations on their bikes, as they headed towards the Garapan Fire Station. Leading the parade, the Matua riders motorcycle club came out to show their support for EMS’ “Ev-eryday Heroes,” the theme of this year’s event.

Firefighter and EMS Committee Chairman Joaquin Camacho said the bike rodeo would be a good way to educate the public about bike safety, especially with the growing number of bikers on the island. The event was designed to teach children about bike safety, proper helmet use, bicycle control and street smarts, such as looking both ways and dismounting bicycles before crossing intersections, how to approach pedestrians and using hand signals. EMS partnered with the DPS Bike Patrol’s Jason Tarkong who set up the obstacle courses and talked with the kids about helmet laws, how to avoid hazards and choosing the right size bike. The kids also participated in a race for the “slowest cycler,” which focused on bike control and maneuverability. Tarkong said the rodeo was a success and that he would like to do more events of this kind on a larger scale in the future.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

BIKING BASICS. Bicycle Patrol instructors conduct a bike clinic for the participants of the EMS Bike Rodeo.

ON COURSE. This young biker negotiates the cone pattern designed by the EMS Bicycle Patrol at the EMS Bike Rodeo.

YOUNG RIDERS. Children, assisted by EMS Bicycle Patrol instructors, get ready to ride their bikes at the EMS Bike Rodeo.

INFORMATION BOOTH. Saipan Mayor Donald Flores, John Dela Cruz, CPA Police, Sia Dela Cruz, TSA sta�, Chioni Dela Cruz, Sia’s son, Diana Camacho, director, Ayuda Network, Paul Plunkett, USCE, and Jason Tarkong, instructor, Bicycle Patrol, EMS gather for a photo at the CNMI Diabetes Coalition and Ayuda Network stall during the EMS Open House.

CHILD SAFETY. PO1 Adrian Mendiola talks about the importance and proper use of car seats when transporting children at the EMS Open House. Behind him is PO1 Maverick Saures.

LOOKING OUT FOR YOU. PO1 Maverick Saures, PO1 Adrian Mendiola, PO1 Rudy Sablan, and PO1 Je�rey Bahillo give the hang loose sign in front of the DPS seat belt campaign banner at the EMS Open House.

FIRETRUCK LESSON. Olive Bateman and her son, Alexander and two other children learn the features of an EMS �re truck during the EMS Open House.

HYDRATION BOOTH. Rani Enriquez (right), certi�ed food handler, serves a popular sports drink to bikers at the EMS Bike Rodeo.

Members of local bike groups, such as the Mt. Tapochau Bike Club, the Saipan Adventure Sports Club and the newly formed Northern Marianas Islands Cycling Federation, participated by providing free biking tips, maintenance and information about trails at the rodeo.

At the Fire Station, firefighters and their families gave away free hot dogs and refreshments, while visitors stopped by educational booths from CRM, the Crime Prevention Unit, Ayuda Network, American Red Cross, Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, the CNMI Diabetes Coalition and the Community Emergency Response Team. Raffle prizes were also given away throughout the day including a children’s

The USS Oklahoma City visits Saipan anew

LOOK WHO’S HERE

THE USS OKLAHOMA CITY and its 151 officers and crew arrived on Saipan May 6 for some R&R. This SSN 723 type submarine first visited Saipan on Nov. 24, 2004. On May 9, the Saipan Chamber of Commerce

hosted a welcome reception for the officers and crew of the USS Oklahoma City at 360 Restaurant in Susupe. Saipan is known for being a preferred morale, welfare, and recreation destination in the Asia-Pacific region.

CHAMBER RECEPTION. Host Saipan Chamber of Commerce welcomes the o�cers and crew of the USS Oklahoma City to 360 Restaurant. From left are Barry Hirshbein, senior vice commander, Paci�c Areas; Jason Dinkel, chief of the boat; Jasper van der Maas, Evert van der Maas, Erick van der Maas, owner, Marianas Business Plaza; David Kaiser, executive o�cer; Any Peterson III, commanding o�cer; Superior Court Judge David Wiseman, armed forces committee chair, Saipan Chamber of Commerce; and Richard A. Pierce, executive director, Saipan Chamber of Commerce.

R&R AT 360. USS Oklahoma City Chief of the Boat Jason Dinkel (left) joins his crew at 360 Restaurant. They are (from second left) Jonathan Andrews, MMC(SS)–AEDMC; Mike Tryon, TMC(SS)-3MC; Sammy Hall, MMC(SS)-MLCPO; Brad Flemmons, ETC(SS)-RCLCPO; Mike Sims, EMC(SS)-ELCPO; and Lou Allan, MMC(SS)-TMC.

8 JUNE 2011 9JUNE 2011

BMX bike donated by Scoops. Music was provided by the Power 99 DJs, and kids enjoyed jumping in the bouncy house while parents sat leisurely enjoying the day’s activities. Several of the EMS vehicles were on display, and firefighters explained to interested children and parents how they use the equipment during emergencies.

Event sponsors and prize donors included Coca-Cola, Foremost, Pacific Islands Club, Brabu Pharmacy, Scoops, Lolli-pops, DFS, Glimpses of Saipan, Docomo Pacific and Joeten, among others. Firefighters were pleased with the turn-out and look forward to another great event next year.

TALK OF THE TOWN

EMS Open House and Bike Rodeo

NEARLY 100 CYCLISTS showed up in force and pedaled their way from the fishing base parking lot to American Memorial

Park on May 21 kicking off the 5th Annual EMS Open House and Bike Rodeo. Bikers of all ages joined the procession down Beach Road, some in costume and with decorations on their bikes, as they headed towards the Garapan Fire Station. Leading the parade, the Matua riders motorcycle club came out to show their support for EMS’ “Ev-eryday Heroes,” the theme of this year’s event.

Firefighter and EMS Committee Chairman Joaquin Camacho said the bike rodeo would be a good way to educate the public about bike safety, especially with the growing number of bikers on the island. The event was designed to teach children about bike safety, proper helmet use, bicycle control and street smarts, such as looking both ways and dismounting bicycles before crossing intersections, how to approach pedestrians and using hand signals. EMS partnered with the DPS Bike Patrol’s Jason Tarkong who set up the obstacle courses and talked with the kids about helmet laws, how to avoid hazards and choosing the right size bike. The kids also participated in a race for the “slowest cycler,” which focused on bike control and maneuverability. Tarkong said the rodeo was a success and that he would like to do more events of this kind on a larger scale in the future.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

BIKING BASICS. Bicycle Patrol instructors conduct a bike clinic for the participants of the EMS Bike Rodeo.

ON COURSE. This young biker negotiates the cone pattern designed by the EMS Bicycle Patrol at the EMS Bike Rodeo.

YOUNG RIDERS. Children, assisted by EMS Bicycle Patrol instructors, get ready to ride their bikes at the EMS Bike Rodeo.

INFORMATION BOOTH. Saipan Mayor Donald Flores, John Dela Cruz, CPA Police, Sia Dela Cruz, TSA sta�, Chioni Dela Cruz, Sia’s son, Diana Camacho, director, Ayuda Network, Paul Plunkett, USCE, and Jason Tarkong, instructor, Bicycle Patrol, EMS gather for a photo at the CNMI Diabetes Coalition and Ayuda Network stall during the EMS Open House.

CHILD SAFETY. PO1 Adrian Mendiola talks about the importance and proper use of car seats when transporting children at the EMS Open House. Behind him is PO1 Maverick Saures.

LOOKING OUT FOR YOU. PO1 Maverick Saures, PO1 Adrian Mendiola, PO1 Rudy Sablan, and PO1 Je�rey Bahillo give the hang loose sign in front of the DPS seat belt campaign banner at the EMS Open House.

FIRETRUCK LESSON. Olive Bateman and her son, Alexander and two other children learn the features of an EMS �re truck during the EMS Open House.

HYDRATION BOOTH. Rani Enriquez (right), certi�ed food handler, serves a popular sports drink to bikers at the EMS Bike Rodeo.

Members of local bike groups, such as the Mt. Tapochau Bike Club, the Saipan Adventure Sports Club and the newly formed Northern Marianas Islands Cycling Federation, participated by providing free biking tips, maintenance and information about trails at the rodeo.

At the Fire Station, firefighters and their families gave away free hot dogs and refreshments, while visitors stopped by educational booths from CRM, the Crime Prevention Unit, Ayuda Network, American Red Cross, Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, the CNMI Diabetes Coalition and the Community Emergency Response Team. Raffle prizes were also given away throughout the day including a children’s

The USS Oklahoma City visits Saipan anew

LOOK WHO’S HERE

THE USS OKLAHOMA CITY and its 151 officers and crew arrived on Saipan May 6 for some R&R. This SSN 723 type submarine first visited Saipan on Nov. 24, 2004. On May 9, the Saipan Chamber of Commerce

hosted a welcome reception for the officers and crew of the USS Oklahoma City at 360 Restaurant in Susupe. Saipan is known for being a preferred morale, welfare, and recreation destination in the Asia-Pacific region.

CHAMBER RECEPTION. Host Saipan Chamber of Commerce welcomes the o�cers and crew of the USS Oklahoma City to 360 Restaurant. From left are Barry Hirshbein, senior vice commander, Paci�c Areas; Jason Dinkel, chief of the boat; Jasper van der Maas, Evert van der Maas, Erick van der Maas, owner, Marianas Business Plaza; David Kaiser, executive o�cer; Any Peterson III, commanding o�cer; Superior Court Judge David Wiseman, armed forces committee chair, Saipan Chamber of Commerce; and Richard A. Pierce, executive director, Saipan Chamber of Commerce.

R&R AT 360. USS Oklahoma City Chief of the Boat Jason Dinkel (left) joins his crew at 360 Restaurant. They are (from second left) Jonathan Andrews, MMC(SS)–AEDMC; Mike Tryon, TMC(SS)-3MC; Sammy Hall, MMC(SS)-MLCPO; Brad Flemmons, ETC(SS)-RCLCPO; Mike Sims, EMC(SS)-ELCPO; and Lou Allan, MMC(SS)-TMC.

10 JUNE 2011 11JUNE 2011

ART GALLERY

30th Annual FlameTree Arts Festivaljust around the corner

“THIRTY YEARS of Uniting Cultures and Traditions” is the theme for the 2011

Flame Tree Arts Festival scheduled for June 9 through 12. This year, the event takes place in its former loca-tion under the trees lining the beach at the American Memorial Park.

According to Arts Council director, Angel S. Hocog, the festival will be open on Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and continue on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the opening ceremony scheduled for Saturday morning. The line-up of performers will include local artists as well as guests from New Zealand, Japan and Rota and tentatively American Samoa and the Marshal Islands. “This will be the first time Japan and New Zealand will be represented at the Flame Tree Festival, and we’re very excited to have them in our line-up”, says Gordon Marciano, chairman of entertainment for this year’s event. He further went on to state that he is happy the festival will be taking place again in American Memorial Park.

There will be fifty artist and ten food booths as well as ten booths for visiting officials at this year’s fes-tival. Unfortunately Guam will not be able to attend due to budget cuts. Major sponsors include the Bank of Guam, Delta Airlines, DFS, IT&E and Coca-Cola. Handling technical and logistical support are CUC, the Departments of Public Health and Alcohol and To-bacco Control, Departments of Public Safety and Public Works and the Mayor of the Northern Islands. Festival

coordinator, musician Parker Yobei is looking forward to a successful event and will welcome the visiting officials, artists and musicians as well as our local dance and music groups.

As always everyone is welcome to attend this free event and enjoy great food, entertainment, arts and crafts.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

Bridge Capital Art Competition

IMAGINE AN ART COMPETITION in which anything goes. In other words, all art is welcome

in any kind of medium or dimen-sion. How could you possibly decide the winner?

This was the dilemma for Bridge Capital when trying to decide the winners of their second annual Art Competition.

The contest included two divi-sions; kindergarten through 12th grade with all CNMI schools wel-come to participate and an open competition for the rest of the community. In the K-12 category they received approximately 65 entries and considerably more from the general public. The artwork included paintings, wood carvings, drawings, small scale models made from cardboard, natural materials, shells and bones, and the pieces came in several dimensions.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

Visitors check out wooden handicrafts on display.

Woven masterpieces from the Marshall Islands.

2-D ART WINNERS. John Baldwin (third left), principal and CEO, Bridge Capital, LLC is �anked by winners of the 2-D Category in the 2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition. From left are Robert Hunter, �rst place for his painting, “Piggy Back Thru As Lito”; Joe Weaver, third place winner for “Trongkon Nunu”; Baldwin, Greg Elliott, grand prize for “Paci�c Navigator”; Alfonso Arao, tied for third place for “Serenade”; and Jason Schroeder, director of communications, Bridge Capital, LLC.

A local artist shows how to weave natural �bers.

Due to the wide spectrum of en-tries, it was decided that there would have to be more winners. In addition to the $5,500.00 that was originally budgeted, approximately $5,200.00 more was awarded to the top artists.

The sculpture, “Saipan Turtle”, created by Ross Wood won him $2,500 for “Best in Show” and “First Place”. The exceptional detail in-cluded an outline of Saipan on the turtle’s back. The Grand Prize went to Greg Elliott who also won $2,500 for his painting, “Pacific Navigator”. Robert Hunter took first and second place for his paintings, “Piggy Back Thru As Lito” and “Creatures Big and Small” He won $1,000. Tying him for second place was Nick Klewei’s “Banzai Cliff” also a $1,000 prize. There were two, $500 third place entries; Joseph Weaver’s “Trongkon Nunu” and Alfonso Arao’s “Ser-enade”. According to Jason Schro-eder, Director of Communications, several more artists participated this year as they were given more time to create their pieces than the previ-ous year. These two were awarded in a two-dimensional category while a third place in three-dimensions was awarded to Gordon Salas for “Ala-has, Atmas, Ramenta, Yan Salape” who received $750. A final special award ($500) was given to John Kyle Pangelinan for “Wing Beach Wrath”. (continued on page 14)

“Creatures Big and Small” by Robert Hunter “Saipan Turtle” by Ross Wood

WINNING ENTRIES

“Paci�c Navigator” By Greg Elliot “Alahas, Atmas, Ramenta, Yan

Salape” by Gordon Salas

“Banzai Cli�” by Nick Klewei

“Trongkon Nunu” by Joseph Weaver

“Serenade” by Alfonso Arao

WINNING 3-D ARTISTS. Ross Wood (middle), �rst place winner for, “Saipan Turtle”; Nick Klewei (left), second place for “Banzai Cli�” and Gordon Salas (second right), third place for “Alahas, Atmas, Ramenta yan Salape” receive their prizes and certi�cates of recognition for their winning entries in the 3-D Category in the 2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition from John Baldwin, principal and CEO, Bridge Capital, LLC and Jason Schroeder, director of communi-cations, Bridge Capital, LLC.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART. Special award for photography winner John Kyle Pangelinan, left, stands by his entry, “Wing Beach Wrath” with John Baldwin, principal & CEO, Bridge Capital, LLC.

On being a dadBY SUSAN MARCHITTI

BRM INTERVIEWED TWO DADS IN HONOR OF FATHER’S DAY.

THE FIRST IS BRUCE BATEMAN OF MVA WHO TALKED CANDIDLY ABOUT HIS SON.

Tell us about Alexander. Alex is 6 years old and in first grade. He is larger and stronger than most of his classmates, extremely active and loves sports. He took up competitive mountain biking at the 2010 Northern Pas-sage race and has participated in several biking events since then. He swims, plays stick and ball games and is beginning to play soccer. My wife and I are proud of his scholastic achievement. He’s on the A honor roll and works hard, with his Mom’s help, to stay there.

What’s it like being a dad? Kids are high maintenance. Alexan-der is my first one and is destined to be an only child. I had skillfully avoided fatherhood for a long time but fell in love with and married Ol-ivia. The rest is biological history.

What kinds of things do you like to do with your son?We ‘hang out’ quite a bit. We go fishing, target shooting and several other outdoor activities. The three of us try to participate in cultural activities and an eclectic mix of island events. We go to the library, hike in the woods and just about everything in between. I took up bike riding at a somewhat advanced age in order to train along with Alexander. We read to each other. We argue, and I don’t let him win.

Do you have any ambitions for Alexander? Or does he have a mind of his own?Absolutely the latter. Truthfully, I don’t care if he wants to be a DJ, a brain surgeon or a caviar packer as long as he’s the best.

(continued on page 16)

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ART GALLERY

30th Annual FlameTree Arts Festivaljust around the corner

“THIRTY YEARS of Uniting Cultures and Traditions” is the theme for the 2011

Flame Tree Arts Festival scheduled for June 9 through 12. This year, the event takes place in its former loca-tion under the trees lining the beach at the American Memorial Park.

According to Arts Council director, Angel S. Hocog, the festival will be open on Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and continue on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the opening ceremony scheduled for Saturday morning. The line-up of performers will include local artists as well as guests from New Zealand, Japan and Rota and tentatively American Samoa and the Marshal Islands. “This will be the first time Japan and New Zealand will be represented at the Flame Tree Festival, and we’re very excited to have them in our line-up”, says Gordon Marciano, chairman of entertainment for this year’s event. He further went on to state that he is happy the festival will be taking place again in American Memorial Park.

There will be fifty artist and ten food booths as well as ten booths for visiting officials at this year’s fes-tival. Unfortunately Guam will not be able to attend due to budget cuts. Major sponsors include the Bank of Guam, Delta Airlines, DFS, IT&E and Coca-Cola. Handling technical and logistical support are CUC, the Departments of Public Health and Alcohol and To-bacco Control, Departments of Public Safety and Public Works and the Mayor of the Northern Islands. Festival

coordinator, musician Parker Yobei is looking forward to a successful event and will welcome the visiting officials, artists and musicians as well as our local dance and music groups.

As always everyone is welcome to attend this free event and enjoy great food, entertainment, arts and crafts.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

Bridge Capital Art Competition

IMAGINE AN ART COMPETITION in which anything goes. In other words, all art is welcome

in any kind of medium or dimen-sion. How could you possibly decide the winner?

This was the dilemma for Bridge Capital when trying to decide the winners of their second annual Art Competition.

The contest included two divi-sions; kindergarten through 12th grade with all CNMI schools wel-come to participate and an open competition for the rest of the community. In the K-12 category they received approximately 65 entries and considerably more from the general public. The artwork included paintings, wood carvings, drawings, small scale models made from cardboard, natural materials, shells and bones, and the pieces came in several dimensions.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

Visitors check out wooden handicrafts on display.

Woven masterpieces from the Marshall Islands.

2-D ART WINNERS. John Baldwin (third left), principal and CEO, Bridge Capital, LLC is �anked by winners of the 2-D Category in the 2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition. From left are Robert Hunter, �rst place for his painting, “Piggy Back Thru As Lito”; Joe Weaver, third place winner for “Trongkon Nunu”; Baldwin, Greg Elliott, grand prize for “Paci�c Navigator”; Alfonso Arao, tied for third place for “Serenade”; and Jason Schroeder, director of communications, Bridge Capital, LLC.

A local artist shows how to weave natural �bers.

Due to the wide spectrum of en-tries, it was decided that there would have to be more winners. In addition to the $5,500.00 that was originally budgeted, approximately $5,200.00 more was awarded to the top artists.

The sculpture, “Saipan Turtle”, created by Ross Wood won him $2,500 for “Best in Show” and “First Place”. The exceptional detail in-cluded an outline of Saipan on the turtle’s back. The Grand Prize went to Greg Elliott who also won $2,500 for his painting, “Pacific Navigator”. Robert Hunter took first and second place for his paintings, “Piggy Back Thru As Lito” and “Creatures Big and Small” He won $1,000. Tying him for second place was Nick Klewei’s “Banzai Cliff” also a $1,000 prize. There were two, $500 third place entries; Joseph Weaver’s “Trongkon Nunu” and Alfonso Arao’s “Ser-enade”. According to Jason Schro-eder, Director of Communications, several more artists participated this year as they were given more time to create their pieces than the previ-ous year. These two were awarded in a two-dimensional category while a third place in three-dimensions was awarded to Gordon Salas for “Ala-has, Atmas, Ramenta, Yan Salape” who received $750. A final special award ($500) was given to John Kyle Pangelinan for “Wing Beach Wrath”. (continued on page 14)

“Creatures Big and Small” by Robert Hunter “Saipan Turtle” by Ross Wood

WINNING ENTRIES

“Paci�c Navigator” By Greg Elliot “Alahas, Atmas, Ramenta, Yan

Salape” by Gordon Salas

“Banzai Cli�” by Nick Klewei

“Trongkon Nunu” by Joseph Weaver

“Serenade” by Alfonso Arao

WINNING 3-D ARTISTS. Ross Wood (middle), �rst place winner for, “Saipan Turtle”; Nick Klewei (left), second place for “Banzai Cli�” and Gordon Salas (second right), third place for “Alahas, Atmas, Ramenta yan Salape” receive their prizes and certi�cates of recognition for their winning entries in the 3-D Category in the 2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition from John Baldwin, principal and CEO, Bridge Capital, LLC and Jason Schroeder, director of communi-cations, Bridge Capital, LLC.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART. Special award for photography winner John Kyle Pangelinan, left, stands by his entry, “Wing Beach Wrath” with John Baldwin, principal & CEO, Bridge Capital, LLC.

On being a dadBY SUSAN MARCHITTI

BRM INTERVIEWED TWO DADS IN HONOR OF FATHER’S DAY.

THE FIRST IS BRUCE BATEMAN OF MVA WHO TALKED CANDIDLY ABOUT HIS SON.

Tell us about Alexander. Alex is 6 years old and in first grade. He is larger and stronger than most of his classmates, extremely active and loves sports. He took up competitive mountain biking at the 2010 Northern Pas-sage race and has participated in several biking events since then. He swims, plays stick and ball games and is beginning to play soccer. My wife and I are proud of his scholastic achievement. He’s on the A honor roll and works hard, with his Mom’s help, to stay there.

What’s it like being a dad? Kids are high maintenance. Alexan-der is my first one and is destined to be an only child. I had skillfully avoided fatherhood for a long time but fell in love with and married Ol-ivia. The rest is biological history.

What kinds of things do you like to do with your son?We ‘hang out’ quite a bit. We go fishing, target shooting and several other outdoor activities. The three of us try to participate in cultural activities and an eclectic mix of island events. We go to the library, hike in the woods and just about everything in between. I took up bike riding at a somewhat advanced age in order to train along with Alexander. We read to each other. We argue, and I don’t let him win.

Do you have any ambitions for Alexander? Or does he have a mind of his own?Absolutely the latter. Truthfully, I don’t care if he wants to be a DJ, a brain surgeon or a caviar packer as long as he’s the best.

(continued on page 16)

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WEDDED BLISS. Ryan and Sudi Napalan celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary on April 19 with what Sudi calls “an all-out photo shoot” with their daughter, Jennifer Irene and son, Edward James at Hyatt Regency Saipan. Sudi, a librarian of seven years at Saipan Southern High School, and her family will be relocating to Guam this month.

CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

Beach Road Magazine is accepting photo contributions from the community for FREE. Kindly e-mail the photos with captions identifying the people in the photo from left to right position,to reporter2@glimpsesofguam.com. For photos to appear in the coming issue, due to limited slots, we encourage submissions on or before the 15th of every month.

MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST WINNER. Carl John Tabucol won Beach Road Magazine Mother’s Day Contest for his piece on what makes his mom unique. He received one gift certi�cate from Serenity Salon and Spa, which he o�ered to his mother, Jocelyn Lomuntad Tobias. Virgie Avendano-Woodru� (left), client services and o�ce manager, Glimpses of Saipan and Susan Marchitti, account manager, Beach Road Magazine present the certi�cate.

DANCE CREW. Hopwood Junior High School’s the Lost Squad pose after placing second in the NMC Charter Day dance competi-tion.

$2K FROM 360. Restaurant 360 held a tsunami relief fundraiser that raised $2,000. The amount was donated equally to the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter and to the Consular O�ce of Japan. In photo are from left, Bhoie Hernandez of 360; Tomohiko Nishida, Tasi Tours; Aya Matsumoto, KSPN; Takayuiki Tanaka, R&C Tours; Higuchi Tsutomu, Japan Consulate; Jim Arenovski , managing director, 360; John Hirsh, executive director, American Red Cross; Yoichi Matsumura, PDI; Khat Tejeda, 360; and KC Kushihata, Oceans Club Saipan.

FUN DAY AT THE FIREHOUSE. Saipan Mayor Donald Flores and the trio of siblings, Louisa Han, Kern Han and Hanya Han, enjoy the EMS Open House at the Garapan Fire Station, May 21.

FIRST BUNDLE OF JOY. Kylie Suguitan is the �rst baby of photographer, Erwin Suguitan and Glimpses subscriptions sta�, Rosalie Suguitan. She was born on May 3rd.

BIKE BROTHERS. Jude Hofschneider, Vince Seman of Mt. Tapochau Bike Club, Dr. James Hofschneider of Medical Associates of the Paci�c Dr. Ada’s Clinic, and Jerry Facey of American Red Cross – in full biking gear - share their enthusiasm for their sport of choice.

THUMB UP FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. George Rios, �re�ghter/EMT.B; John Babauta �re�ghter/EMT.B, and Derek Chambers pose with Casey Chambers as the little tyke gives a sign of approval for the big response unit behind them during the EMS Open House, May 21.

RED CROSS PICNIC. Kag-man High School student Christian Manzanaes, Saipan Southern High School students Eugene Cruz and Juan Inos, pose with Hopwood Junior High School teacher Sharleen Crisostimo by a Red Cross banner at the American Red Cross Appre-ciation Picnic.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES. Eighteen graduates of Green Meadow School perform their graduation song during the combined 8th Commencement Exercises for K-3 and K-5 students.

TOP HONORS. Chealzka Mores Navarro, a K-3 student at Green Meadow School graduated with top honors and received four awards including Loyalty, Best in Phonics, Best in Writing, and Most Diligent during the school’s 8th commence-ment exercises at the Multipurpose Center, May 22.

THE INCREDIBLE BIKERS. Russ Quinn, in the Mr. Incredible suit, leads a pack of cyclists during the EMS Bike Rodeo parade from Horiguchi Building to the American Memorial Park, May 21.

SKILLED AND CERTIFIED. Participants of the basic workforce development skills training proudly show their certi�cates after completing the program jointly o�ered by the Workforce Investment Agency at the Northern Marianas College.

MARIANAS IDOL RUNNERS-UP. Hopwood Junior High School students Kassandra Royal (left) and Tiana Reyes pose after placing third and second respectively in NMC’s Charter Day Marianas Idol competition.

A BIKE FROM SCOOPS. Foremost Scoops donates a child’s bike with 16-inch wheels for the EMS Bike Rodeo. Glen Hunter, left, Saipan group business manager, Transpac Group of Companies and Susan Marchitti, account manager, Beach Road Magazine present the gift to EMS represented by Jun Kaipat, member, EMS Committee 2011, and Joaquin Camacho, �re�ghter.

CHEERFUL EXCHANGE. Fire�ghters share a lighthearted moment at the EMS Open House.

BIKERS BIG AND SMALL. Adult and child bikers roll along Beach Road during the EMS Bike Rodeo parade, May 21.

SHARED BIRTHDAY. Nenita Gison and her godson, William Celeste celebrate their birthday starting with a mass at Kristo Rai Church on May 15, 2011.

LUCKY LADY. Kagman High School teacher Annette Pladevega is �anked by KHS student Ciana Faisao and SSHS student Eugene Cruz after winning ra�e prizes at the American Red Cross Appreciation Picnic.

FIREFIGHTING AFICIONADOES. Bruce and Olive Bateman with their son Alexander and Paul Plunkett with his son Paul Sean pose in front of a �re truck unit at the EMS Open House.

JUNE 2011 1312 JUNE 2011

WEDDED BLISS. Ryan and Sudi Napalan celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary on April 19 with what Sudi calls “an all-out photo shoot” with their daughter, Jennifer Irene and son, Edward James at Hyatt Regency Saipan. Sudi, a librarian of seven years at Saipan Southern High School, and her family will be relocating to Guam this month.

CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

Beach Road Magazine is accepting photo contributions from the community for FREE. Kindly e-mail the photos with captions identifying the people in the photo from left to right position,to reporter2@glimpsesofguam.com. For photos to appear in the coming issue, due to limited slots, we encourage submissions on or before the 15th of every month.

MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST WINNER. Carl John Tabucol won Beach Road Magazine Mother’s Day Contest for his piece on what makes his mom unique. He received one gift certi�cate from Serenity Salon and Spa, which he o�ered to his mother, Jocelyn Lomuntad Tobias. Virgie Avendano-Woodru� (left), client services and o�ce manager, Glimpses of Saipan and Susan Marchitti, account manager, Beach Road Magazine present the certi�cate.

DANCE CREW. Hopwood Junior High School’s the Lost Squad pose after placing second in the NMC Charter Day dance competi-tion.

$2K FROM 360. Restaurant 360 held a tsunami relief fundraiser that raised $2,000. The amount was donated equally to the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter and to the Consular O�ce of Japan. In photo are from left, Bhoie Hernandez of 360; Tomohiko Nishida, Tasi Tours; Aya Matsumoto, KSPN; Takayuiki Tanaka, R&C Tours; Higuchi Tsutomu, Japan Consulate; Jim Arenovski , managing director, 360; John Hirsh, executive director, American Red Cross; Yoichi Matsumura, PDI; Khat Tejeda, 360; and KC Kushihata, Oceans Club Saipan.

FUN DAY AT THE FIREHOUSE. Saipan Mayor Donald Flores and the trio of siblings, Louisa Han, Kern Han and Hanya Han, enjoy the EMS Open House at the Garapan Fire Station, May 21.

FIRST BUNDLE OF JOY. Kylie Suguitan is the �rst baby of photographer, Erwin Suguitan and Glimpses subscriptions sta�, Rosalie Suguitan. She was born on May 3rd.

BIKE BROTHERS. Jude Hofschneider, Vince Seman of Mt. Tapochau Bike Club, Dr. James Hofschneider of Medical Associates of the Paci�c Dr. Ada’s Clinic, and Jerry Facey of American Red Cross – in full biking gear - share their enthusiasm for their sport of choice.

THUMB UP FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. George Rios, �re�ghter/EMT.B; John Babauta �re�ghter/EMT.B, and Derek Chambers pose with Casey Chambers as the little tyke gives a sign of approval for the big response unit behind them during the EMS Open House, May 21.

RED CROSS PICNIC. Kag-man High School student Christian Manzanaes, Saipan Southern High School students Eugene Cruz and Juan Inos, pose with Hopwood Junior High School teacher Sharleen Crisostimo by a Red Cross banner at the American Red Cross Appre-ciation Picnic.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES. Eighteen graduates of Green Meadow School perform their graduation song during the combined 8th Commencement Exercises for K-3 and K-5 students.

TOP HONORS. Chealzka Mores Navarro, a K-3 student at Green Meadow School graduated with top honors and received four awards including Loyalty, Best in Phonics, Best in Writing, and Most Diligent during the school’s 8th commence-ment exercises at the Multipurpose Center, May 22.

THE INCREDIBLE BIKERS. Russ Quinn, in the Mr. Incredible suit, leads a pack of cyclists during the EMS Bike Rodeo parade from Horiguchi Building to the American Memorial Park, May 21.

SKILLED AND CERTIFIED. Participants of the basic workforce development skills training proudly show their certi�cates after completing the program jointly o�ered by the Workforce Investment Agency at the Northern Marianas College.

MARIANAS IDOL RUNNERS-UP. Hopwood Junior High School students Kassandra Royal (left) and Tiana Reyes pose after placing third and second respectively in NMC’s Charter Day Marianas Idol competition.

A BIKE FROM SCOOPS. Foremost Scoops donates a child’s bike with 16-inch wheels for the EMS Bike Rodeo. Glen Hunter, left, Saipan group business manager, Transpac Group of Companies and Susan Marchitti, account manager, Beach Road Magazine present the gift to EMS represented by Jun Kaipat, member, EMS Committee 2011, and Joaquin Camacho, �re�ghter.

CHEERFUL EXCHANGE. Fire�ghters share a lighthearted moment at the EMS Open House.

BIKERS BIG AND SMALL. Adult and child bikers roll along Beach Road during the EMS Bike Rodeo parade, May 21.

SHARED BIRTHDAY. Nenita Gison and her godson, William Celeste celebrate their birthday starting with a mass at Kristo Rai Church on May 15, 2011.

LUCKY LADY. Kagman High School teacher Annette Pladevega is �anked by KHS student Ciana Faisao and SSHS student Eugene Cruz after winning ra�e prizes at the American Red Cross Appreciation Picnic.

FIREFIGHTING AFICIONADOES. Bruce and Olive Bateman with their son Alexander and Paul Plunkett with his son Paul Sean pose in front of a �re truck unit at the EMS Open House.

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SPORTS PAGE

IN THE END, EVERYONE

ESCAPED…

Amid strong currents, spotted eagle rays and a double rainbow, 34 swimmers took the challenge and swam the 2.4 kilometer distance from Saipan’s famous island to Micro Beach in the Eighth Annual Escape from Managaha.

The swimmers completed the distance on the morning of May 7 in the crystal clear waters of the Saipan lagoon under cloudy skies.

Leading the group was the Saipan Swim Club’s 10-year-old Kento Akimaru with a time of 40:04:21, the third youngest swimmer of the day. Not even a minute behind him was team-mate Victoria Chentsova, 13, with a time of 40:05:35, and timing in at 41:13:19 for third place was 15-year old Grace Kimball. Com-

Escape from ManagahaBY SUSAN MARCHITTIPHOTOS BY DAN KIMBALL

ing in fourth was swimmer Andrew Kimball, aged 13, with a time of 45:31:00 and right behind him was 17-year-old Keanna Villagomez timing in at 45:38:00. Also in the top ten were swimmers Gary De Guzman, Michael Villagomez, Bill Owens, Rachel Zuercher and Tamio Nishikido.

According to Saipan Swim Club’s Lisa Kimball, many of the swim-mers consider this event a personal challenge and compete year after year. The distance is actually fur-ther than the Tagaman swim (2.0K) and competitors have to make it through the channel between the two islands, which can be choppy and rough.

Of the 34 swimmers, more than 15 were first-timers in the event. The youngest competitors were 8-year-olds Lennosuke Suzuki and

Taiga Sato, both mem-bers of the swim club. While some people used fins, snorkels or wetsuits, most of the swimmers did without and swam freely. Everyone was able to make

Saipan Swim Club swimmer Victoria Chentsova, second �nisher and �rst female.

Escapees from Managaha and Kayakers.

the swim in less than an hour and a half.

Ten kayakers and three safety boats accompanied the swimmers along the way to make sure every-one made it across safely. It was noted by one of the kayakers that a few of the younger swimmers behaved like “puppies” and played the whole way across doing differ-ent strokes, diving down and racing ahead. Some contestants also saw an unexploded warhead resting on the bottom and two swimmers were briefly accompanied by spotted eagle rays along the way. Fortunate-ly there were no encounters with jelly fish, and the rain held off until the very end.

Sponsors of the event this year were the American Red Cross, DFS, McDonalds and Pacific Islands Club and the event was hosted by the Saipan Swim Club. The kayak-ers included Derek Chambers, Dennis Chapla, Judy Hawkins, Brian Bearden, Jason Tinney, Brian Stroup, Robert Jordan, Ann Jordan, Aric Bickel and Steven McKagan.

A DAY IN THE LIFE of Ron Smith

So Ron, where did you come from and what are you doing on Saipan?I’m originally from California. Most of my friends here know me as the “bare-foot entrepreneur.” I began working on electromechanical systems in the 80s and then progressed to computers. I came to Saipan in 1995 to work for Is-land Apparel and lead a peaceful life.

So what happened after Island Apparel?After Island Apparel, I worked for Sunset Advertising and Maritech, and in 2000, created my own company, Angil Design Inc. You can check out my website at www.angildesign.com.

Angil Design is involved in website and system design, application development and networking. I’m the only employee, but my company has affiliates rather than the traditional employee/employer model. Angil Design focuses on a customer/client relationship in which associates oper-ate as independent business people who maintain their autonomy. Associ-ates who rely on their own reputation and skills ultimately leads to better quality and productivity.

Saipan’s “barefoot entrepreneur”

From system designing to alternative energy at home and work to a love of the water there’s a lot in the life of this gentleman. Beach Road Magazine sat down with Ron Smith to try to find out what makes him tick.

You created another company after Angil Designs. Can you tell us a little about it and how it got

started?My interest in alternative energy systems led me to create another company in 2006, called Atdao Sys-tems. This business is involved with residential alternative energy systems such as independent and grid-tiered solar power.

We’ve heard a lot of great things about your wife, Moon. We’d like to know more about her.My wife Moon and I were married on Mt. Topachau in 1999. During the ceremony as Moon was walking up the stairs on that overcast day, beams of light suddenly came through the clouds resulting in a big gasp from the wedding party! Moon is originally from Thailand and has been the Thai Specialty Chef at the Pacific Islands Club since 1995. She’s famous for her Pad Thai and Thai noodle soup and

has a passion for gardening.

You have a very unique and inter-esting house. What is it like?Our house was designed by Chris

Fryling of NI5 Architects and was inspired by classical Samoan and Japanese design. It is entirely self-contained and has independent water and power. Cooling is ef-fected through passive convection, heavy insulation and preservation of the surrounding forest. Our yard is the home for endangered and endemic species such as Bridled White-Eye [birds], Micronesian fruit doves and forest geckos.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

In the K to 12 grades, winners were each given $100 with $100 also going to their school for sup-plies. Placing first was Michelle Jiyeon Jeon from Eucon Interna-tional School with her piece, “Our Value, My Friend”. Second place was awarded to Amber Isabella Liwag of Oleai Elementary School for “Bubbles”, and Maiana Castro of Brilliant Star School took home the third place award with “Latte Stone of Saipan”.

The Art Competition was cre-ated by John Baldwin, Principal and CEO of Bridge Capital who thought it would help promote local artists and give them a platform to display their work. According to Roger Slater, CFO, the company is now thinking of creating a gallery in Garapan to bring local artists out of the wood work and showcase their art on a permanent basis.

Bridge Capital retained the win-ning pieces to display throughout their office and is looking forward to next year’s event which they will begin planning at the end of the year.

Bridge Capital Art Competition{continued from page 11}

YOUNG ARTISTS. Janela Revilla, 10th grade winner and Veeny France Revilla, 6th grade winner are accompanied by Filmah Buena�or, teacher, digital arts, Mt. Carmel School to receive their awards in the K-12th grade division of the 2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition.

So Ron, what do you like to do in your spare time?For recreation, I enjoy entertaining friends and sailing on one of my two Hobie cats. I’m a long-time officer of the Over The Reef Yacht Club, and I also enjoy mountain biking and kayak-ing. I’m into diving as well and am a PADI certified Divemaster.

One thing that Ron forgot to men-tion about himself is that he can make you laugh underwater!

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SPORTS PAGE

IN THE END, EVERYONE

ESCAPED…

Amid strong currents, spotted eagle rays and a double rainbow, 34 swimmers took the challenge and swam the 2.4 kilometer distance from Saipan’s famous island to Micro Beach in the Eighth Annual Escape from Managaha.

The swimmers completed the distance on the morning of May 7 in the crystal clear waters of the Saipan lagoon under cloudy skies.

Leading the group was the Saipan Swim Club’s 10-year-old Kento Akimaru with a time of 40:04:21, the third youngest swimmer of the day. Not even a minute behind him was team-mate Victoria Chentsova, 13, with a time of 40:05:35, and timing in at 41:13:19 for third place was 15-year old Grace Kimball. Com-

Escape from ManagahaBY SUSAN MARCHITTIPHOTOS BY DAN KIMBALL

ing in fourth was swimmer Andrew Kimball, aged 13, with a time of 45:31:00 and right behind him was 17-year-old Keanna Villagomez timing in at 45:38:00. Also in the top ten were swimmers Gary De Guzman, Michael Villagomez, Bill Owens, Rachel Zuercher and Tamio Nishikido.

According to Saipan Swim Club’s Lisa Kimball, many of the swim-mers consider this event a personal challenge and compete year after year. The distance is actually fur-ther than the Tagaman swim (2.0K) and competitors have to make it through the channel between the two islands, which can be choppy and rough.

Of the 34 swimmers, more than 15 were first-timers in the event. The youngest competitors were 8-year-olds Lennosuke Suzuki and

Taiga Sato, both mem-bers of the swim club. While some people used fins, snorkels or wetsuits, most of the swimmers did without and swam freely. Everyone was able to make

Saipan Swim Club swimmer Victoria Chentsova, second �nisher and �rst female.

Escapees from Managaha and Kayakers.

the swim in less than an hour and a half.

Ten kayakers and three safety boats accompanied the swimmers along the way to make sure every-one made it across safely. It was noted by one of the kayakers that a few of the younger swimmers behaved like “puppies” and played the whole way across doing differ-ent strokes, diving down and racing ahead. Some contestants also saw an unexploded warhead resting on the bottom and two swimmers were briefly accompanied by spotted eagle rays along the way. Fortunate-ly there were no encounters with jelly fish, and the rain held off until the very end.

Sponsors of the event this year were the American Red Cross, DFS, McDonalds and Pacific Islands Club and the event was hosted by the Saipan Swim Club. The kayak-ers included Derek Chambers, Dennis Chapla, Judy Hawkins, Brian Bearden, Jason Tinney, Brian Stroup, Robert Jordan, Ann Jordan, Aric Bickel and Steven McKagan.

A DAY IN THE LIFE of Ron Smith

So Ron, where did you come from and what are you doing on Saipan?I’m originally from California. Most of my friends here know me as the “bare-foot entrepreneur.” I began working on electromechanical systems in the 80s and then progressed to computers. I came to Saipan in 1995 to work for Is-land Apparel and lead a peaceful life.

So what happened after Island Apparel?After Island Apparel, I worked for Sunset Advertising and Maritech, and in 2000, created my own company, Angil Design Inc. You can check out my website at www.angildesign.com.

Angil Design is involved in website and system design, application development and networking. I’m the only employee, but my company has affiliates rather than the traditional employee/employer model. Angil Design focuses on a customer/client relationship in which associates oper-ate as independent business people who maintain their autonomy. Associ-ates who rely on their own reputation and skills ultimately leads to better quality and productivity.

Saipan’s “barefoot entrepreneur”

From system designing to alternative energy at home and work to a love of the water there’s a lot in the life of this gentleman. Beach Road Magazine sat down with Ron Smith to try to find out what makes him tick.

You created another company after Angil Designs. Can you tell us a little about it and how it got

started?My interest in alternative energy systems led me to create another company in 2006, called Atdao Sys-tems. This business is involved with residential alternative energy systems such as independent and grid-tiered solar power.

We’ve heard a lot of great things about your wife, Moon. We’d like to know more about her.My wife Moon and I were married on Mt. Topachau in 1999. During the ceremony as Moon was walking up the stairs on that overcast day, beams of light suddenly came through the clouds resulting in a big gasp from the wedding party! Moon is originally from Thailand and has been the Thai Specialty Chef at the Pacific Islands Club since 1995. She’s famous for her Pad Thai and Thai noodle soup and

has a passion for gardening.

You have a very unique and inter-esting house. What is it like?Our house was designed by Chris

Fryling of NI5 Architects and was inspired by classical Samoan and Japanese design. It is entirely self-contained and has independent water and power. Cooling is ef-fected through passive convection, heavy insulation and preservation of the surrounding forest. Our yard is the home for endangered and endemic species such as Bridled White-Eye [birds], Micronesian fruit doves and forest geckos.

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

In the K to 12 grades, winners were each given $100 with $100 also going to their school for sup-plies. Placing first was Michelle Jiyeon Jeon from Eucon Interna-tional School with her piece, “Our Value, My Friend”. Second place was awarded to Amber Isabella Liwag of Oleai Elementary School for “Bubbles”, and Maiana Castro of Brilliant Star School took home the third place award with “Latte Stone of Saipan”.

The Art Competition was cre-ated by John Baldwin, Principal and CEO of Bridge Capital who thought it would help promote local artists and give them a platform to display their work. According to Roger Slater, CFO, the company is now thinking of creating a gallery in Garapan to bring local artists out of the wood work and showcase their art on a permanent basis.

Bridge Capital retained the win-ning pieces to display throughout their office and is looking forward to next year’s event which they will begin planning at the end of the year.

Bridge Capital Art Competition{continued from page 11}

YOUNG ARTISTS. Janela Revilla, 10th grade winner and Veeny France Revilla, 6th grade winner are accompanied by Filmah Buena�or, teacher, digital arts, Mt. Carmel School to receive their awards in the K-12th grade division of the 2nd Annual Bridge Capital Art Competition.

So Ron, what do you like to do in your spare time?For recreation, I enjoy entertaining friends and sailing on one of my two Hobie cats. I’m a long-time officer of the Over The Reef Yacht Club, and I also enjoy mountain biking and kayak-ing. I’m into diving as well and am a PADI certified Divemaster.

One thing that Ron forgot to men-tion about himself is that he can make you laugh underwater!

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IN 1894, a Paris newspa-per held the first Car Rally or Horseless Carriage Competition,

in France. The course took drivers from Paris to Rouen, a distance of around 69 miles. This event attracted a great deal of attention not only from the general public but leading manufacturers as well.

Other rallies were created as cars were being developed such as Austria’s three-day Automobile Run in 1898 which was the first Alpine event, the Tour de France in 1899 and the Giro di Sicilia (a lap of Sic-ily) in 1914. Great Britain’s Auto-mobile Club hosted a 15-day event called the Thousand Mile Trial which included 70 vehicles in 1900 and in 1911 came the first Monte Carlo Rally which was put on by a group of wealthy locals and funded by casino operators.

Everything you ever wondered about car rallies…

FEATURE

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

Over the years, rallies have devel-oped in many countries around the world including Germany, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Canada, the U.S., Greece, South America, Senegal and Mexico, just to name a few. There are cross-country, antique, electric, classic and gimmick rallies. Each rally differs from location to location, some lasting hours, days or even weeks. One of the largest rallies spans 11 countries beginning in Germany and ending in Jordan and lasting 12 days.

The Annual Beach Road Magazine Car Rally began in 2007 with the idea of bringing in a new form of entertainment to the community.

The course was around 45-50 miles and began in the parking lot of the Joeten Superstore (Costco at that time). The event is a form of motor-ing competition that takes place on public or private roads where drivers and navigators work together to try to match wits with the organizer who has given them instructions with a route to follow. The course is not re-vealed to the competitors in advance, but is predetermined and timed. The navigators are given instructions that have symbols, codes, diagrams and occasionally even flow charts that they have to decipher in order to complete the course.

Teams line up for the start of the Rally.

While it sounds complicated, it is relatively easy to follow the instructions, and many repeat competitors bring their children along for the fun. By paying close attention to detail and keeping on track, all teams should be able to navigate the course in close to the allotted time. For those drivers that get lost, stuck in traffic or just drive slowly, a 20-minute time allow-ance is available. Scavenger hunt items may need to be found along the way, photos put in order as you see them and ques-tions asked about scenery or landmarks as you go past them.

Not only is the event entertaining and a way to bond with your family and friends, competitors can see Saipan as they’ve never seen it before and win cash and prizes! What better way to spend a Saturday morning? Check out the entry form and flier in this month’s Beach Road Magazine. See you at the start!

Absolutely the latter. Truthfully, I don’t care if he wants to be a DJ, a brain surgeon or a caviar packer as long as he’s the best. Olive and I are committed to giv-ing him a broad education and the most varied experiences we can so he can make up his own mind when the time comes. But if he wants to be a surf bum, that’s okay too.

How would you describe your relationship with your son?We have a blast together most of the time. We’re both very strong willed but luckily we both have his Mom, Olive, to smooth the path, take care of us and act as referee. I try to be nice to him be-cause I know in ten years he will be 6’10” tall, weigh 240 pounds, and be able to kick my butt!

BRM ALSO INTERVIEWED ALAN LIFOIFOI OF TASI TOURS.

Tell us about your three sons.The oldest is Henric, age seven, and twins Jaren and Jaron turned five in May. They’re wonderful! Great kids. They’re all pretty straight forward. The twins are like comics and like to joke around. Henric is really into school and is good at solv-ing puzzles. He enjoys learning Chamorro.

What kinds of things do you do with your kids?I love wrestling with them. Sometimes I’m a little rough, but they’re all boys and we’re just horsing around. As long as they don’t cry it’s okay.

What kinds of things are you trying to teach your kids?I tell my kids if they do something wrong, don’t repeat it. They hate being punished and the oldest particularly dislikes facing the wall or time-outs. I’m a little harsher with them than my wife, Noime, but the basic principal is, ‘just don’t do what we don’t like and you’ll be okay.’ My wife is very hard-working and she is also going to school in the evenings. I love her and my kids a great deal.

What ambitions do you have for your sons?I want them to finish their education, and if they decide to join the military, that would be alright, but not all of them at once. It would be nice if they got a job here, but if they go to the States that would fine too. What matters most is that they’re safe and happy.

What advice do you have for other fathers?For new parents, always plan ahead and be very patient, especially when your kids are young. I’d also like to wish a happy Father’s Day to all fathers and fathers to be!

Drivers brie�ng before the Rally.

Team C.G.D. Pawnshop ready to roll!

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16 JUNE 2011 17JUNE 2011

IN 1894, a Paris newspa-per held the first Car Rally or Horseless Carriage Competition,

in France. The course took drivers from Paris to Rouen, a distance of around 69 miles. This event attracted a great deal of attention not only from the general public but leading manufacturers as well.

Other rallies were created as cars were being developed such as Austria’s three-day Automobile Run in 1898 which was the first Alpine event, the Tour de France in 1899 and the Giro di Sicilia (a lap of Sic-ily) in 1914. Great Britain’s Auto-mobile Club hosted a 15-day event called the Thousand Mile Trial which included 70 vehicles in 1900 and in 1911 came the first Monte Carlo Rally which was put on by a group of wealthy locals and funded by casino operators.

Everything you ever wondered about car rallies…

FEATURE

BY SUSAN MARCHITTI

Over the years, rallies have devel-oped in many countries around the world including Germany, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Canada, the U.S., Greece, South America, Senegal and Mexico, just to name a few. There are cross-country, antique, electric, classic and gimmick rallies. Each rally differs from location to location, some lasting hours, days or even weeks. One of the largest rallies spans 11 countries beginning in Germany and ending in Jordan and lasting 12 days.

The Annual Beach Road Magazine Car Rally began in 2007 with the idea of bringing in a new form of entertainment to the community.

The course was around 45-50 miles and began in the parking lot of the Joeten Superstore (Costco at that time). The event is a form of motor-ing competition that takes place on public or private roads where drivers and navigators work together to try to match wits with the organizer who has given them instructions with a route to follow. The course is not re-vealed to the competitors in advance, but is predetermined and timed. The navigators are given instructions that have symbols, codes, diagrams and occasionally even flow charts that they have to decipher in order to complete the course.

Teams line up for the start of the Rally.

While it sounds complicated, it is relatively easy to follow the instructions, and many repeat competitors bring their children along for the fun. By paying close attention to detail and keeping on track, all teams should be able to navigate the course in close to the allotted time. For those drivers that get lost, stuck in traffic or just drive slowly, a 20-minute time allow-ance is available. Scavenger hunt items may need to be found along the way, photos put in order as you see them and ques-tions asked about scenery or landmarks as you go past them.

Not only is the event entertaining and a way to bond with your family and friends, competitors can see Saipan as they’ve never seen it before and win cash and prizes! What better way to spend a Saturday morning? Check out the entry form and flier in this month’s Beach Road Magazine. See you at the start!

Absolutely the latter. Truthfully, I don’t care if he wants to be a DJ, a brain surgeon or a caviar packer as long as he’s the best. Olive and I are committed to giv-ing him a broad education and the most varied experiences we can so he can make up his own mind when the time comes. But if he wants to be a surf bum, that’s okay too.

How would you describe your relationship with your son?We have a blast together most of the time. We’re both very strong willed but luckily we both have his Mom, Olive, to smooth the path, take care of us and act as referee. I try to be nice to him be-cause I know in ten years he will be 6’10” tall, weigh 240 pounds, and be able to kick my butt!

BRM ALSO INTERVIEWED ALAN LIFOIFOI OF TASI TOURS.

Tell us about your three sons.The oldest is Henric, age seven, and twins Jaren and Jaron turned five in May. They’re wonderful! Great kids. They’re all pretty straight forward. The twins are like comics and like to joke around. Henric is really into school and is good at solv-ing puzzles. He enjoys learning Chamorro.

What kinds of things do you do with your kids?I love wrestling with them. Sometimes I’m a little rough, but they’re all boys and we’re just horsing around. As long as they don’t cry it’s okay.

What kinds of things are you trying to teach your kids?I tell my kids if they do something wrong, don’t repeat it. They hate being punished and the oldest particularly dislikes facing the wall or time-outs. I’m a little harsher with them than my wife, Noime, but the basic principal is, ‘just don’t do what we don’t like and you’ll be okay.’ My wife is very hard-working and she is also going to school in the evenings. I love her and my kids a great deal.

What ambitions do you have for your sons?I want them to finish their education, and if they decide to join the military, that would be alright, but not all of them at once. It would be nice if they got a job here, but if they go to the States that would fine too. What matters most is that they’re safe and happy.

What advice do you have for other fathers?For new parents, always plan ahead and be very patient, especially when your kids are young. I’d also like to wish a happy Father’s Day to all fathers and fathers to be!

Drivers brie�ng before the Rally.

Team C.G.D. Pawnshop ready to roll!

{continued from page 15}

18 JUNE 2011 19JUNE 2011

EIGHTY�EIGHT PARTICIPANTS rose to the challenge and 44 stayed in the 12-week competition that involved a combination of

meal and basic workout plans mixed with athletic events held weekly.

Michael Babauta was named overall transformation winner and received $1,000 cash, a $100 Subway Cash Card, and one-year Gold’s Gym membership.

The 23-year old 2010 accounting graduate of Uni-versity of Hawaii at Manoa, says that at the start of the competition he weighed 230 lbs. When the trans-formation challenge ended, Babauta lost 29 lbs. and earned a healthy lifestyle.

Gold’s Gym dared the community to switch to a fit and healthy lifestyle through the health and fitness competition dubbed, dotFIT Transformation Challenge.

HEALTH WATCH

Gold’s Gym contestants beat the dotFIT Transformation Challenge

“What motivated me was the desire to get in shape and live healthier,” Babauta says. “My transformation came from a combination of weightlifting all week long and doing cardio exercises such as jogging and basketball to keep my heart rate up.”

Four contestants emerged top finishers in two age categories.

In the 18-39 male category, Michael Babauta ranked first and won $500 in cash, a $50 Subway Cash Card and one-month Gold’s Gym membership. The top female finisher in the age group was Juliana Dela Rosa, who earned the same prize package.

Fe Elenzano came out champion in the 40+ female category and her male counterpart was Michael Deary. They each went home with $500 cash, a $50 Subway Cash Card and one-month membership at Gold’s Gym.

The top local winners will be submitted to the national Gold’s Gym competition where they will be eligible for a $75,000 prize, according to Jackie Van Dam, general manager, Gold’s Gym Saipan.

The awards ceremony was held at Hard Rock Café, May 3. Wolf Mojica, a longtime fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast, served as emcee.

The contest was open to all Saipan residents age 18 years and over. Contestants were measured and photographed at the start of the program in January to establish a point of reference for their transformation. At the end of the challenge in April, contestants were measured and photographed once again to document the results of their progress and to determine the winners.

The Transpacific Group of Companies, a major sponsor of the competition, donated over $3,000 in cash, products and services to boost the fitness campaign. Subway, Coca-Cola, Foremost and Glimpses comprise the group.

Subway sandwiches and Foremost products as well as Coca-Cola diet and zero products were incorporated in the dot FIT Transformation Challenge meal plans.

Van Dam says, “The Gold’s Gym dotFIT Transformation Challenge is a program that provides our residents with the perfect start to the New Year. This three-month fitness campaign offers contestants an opportunity to exceed their fitness goals, transform themselves, and earn a chance to win cash prizes at the same time.”

TOP WINNER 40+ MALE. Michael Deary accepts his �rst prize award for the male age 40 and over category from Glen D. Hunter, group business manager, Coca-Cola Beverage Company Micronesia and Foremost Foods Saipan.

CHOOSING THE WINNERS. Jackie Van Dam, general manager, Gold’s Gym Saipan, explains the criteria for judging the winners of the dotFIT Transformation Challenge.

HEALTH AND FITNESS ADVOCATE. Wolf Mojica, a Gold’s Gym Saipan member as well as president of Taga, Inc., the Saipan organizer of triathlon competitions, Tagaman and Xterra, emcees the awards ceremony.

OVERALL TRANSFORMATION WINNER. Michael Babauta, bested all contestants, as he was pro-claimed overall transformation winner. His $1,000 cash prize, $100 Subway Cash Card and one-year Gold’s Gym member-ship were awarded by Brett Nelson, co-owner, assistant manager, personal trainer, Gold’s Gym Saipan and Shay Fernandez, dance and Pilates instructor, Gold’s Gym Saipan.

FIRST PRIZE 40+ FEMALE. Fe Elenzano, top winner in the female 40 and over category receives her award from Glen D. Hunter.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS Overall Transformation Winner: Michael Babauta - one-year Gold’s Gym membership, $100 Subway Card, $1000

18-39 Male:First Prize: Michael Babauta - one-month Gold’s Gym membership , $50 Subway Card, $500 cash Second Prize: Manny Aaron - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cash Third Prize: Jonathan Liwag - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

18-39 Female: First Prize: Juliana Dela Rosa - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $500 cash Second Prize: Christylyn Montilla - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cashThird Prize: Maria Tudela - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

40+ Male:First Prize: Michael Deary - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $500 cash Second Prize: Rik Villegas - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cashThird Prize: John Jenkins - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

40+ Female:First Prize: Fe Elenzano - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $500 cashSecond Prize: Jamriang Freiden - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cash Third Prize: Elitza Stoilova - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

OUR ENVIRONMENT

18 JUNE 2011 19JUNE 2011

EIGHTY�EIGHT PARTICIPANTS rose to the challenge and 44 stayed in the 12-week competition that involved a combination of

meal and basic workout plans mixed with athletic events held weekly.

Michael Babauta was named overall transformation winner and received $1,000 cash, a $100 Subway Cash Card, and one-year Gold’s Gym membership.

The 23-year old 2010 accounting graduate of Uni-versity of Hawaii at Manoa, says that at the start of the competition he weighed 230 lbs. When the trans-formation challenge ended, Babauta lost 29 lbs. and earned a healthy lifestyle.

Gold’s Gym dared the community to switch to a fit and healthy lifestyle through the health and fitness competition dubbed, dotFIT Transformation Challenge.

HEALTH WATCH

Gold’s Gym contestants beat the dotFIT Transformation Challenge

“What motivated me was the desire to get in shape and live healthier,” Babauta says. “My transformation came from a combination of weightlifting all week long and doing cardio exercises such as jogging and basketball to keep my heart rate up.”

Four contestants emerged top finishers in two age categories.

In the 18-39 male category, Michael Babauta ranked first and won $500 in cash, a $50 Subway Cash Card and one-month Gold’s Gym membership. The top female finisher in the age group was Juliana Dela Rosa, who earned the same prize package.

Fe Elenzano came out champion in the 40+ female category and her male counterpart was Michael Deary. They each went home with $500 cash, a $50 Subway Cash Card and one-month membership at Gold’s Gym.

The top local winners will be submitted to the national Gold’s Gym competition where they will be eligible for a $75,000 prize, according to Jackie Van Dam, general manager, Gold’s Gym Saipan.

The awards ceremony was held at Hard Rock Café, May 3. Wolf Mojica, a longtime fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast, served as emcee.

The contest was open to all Saipan residents age 18 years and over. Contestants were measured and photographed at the start of the program in January to establish a point of reference for their transformation. At the end of the challenge in April, contestants were measured and photographed once again to document the results of their progress and to determine the winners.

The Transpacific Group of Companies, a major sponsor of the competition, donated over $3,000 in cash, products and services to boost the fitness campaign. Subway, Coca-Cola, Foremost and Glimpses comprise the group.

Subway sandwiches and Foremost products as well as Coca-Cola diet and zero products were incorporated in the dot FIT Transformation Challenge meal plans.

Van Dam says, “The Gold’s Gym dotFIT Transformation Challenge is a program that provides our residents with the perfect start to the New Year. This three-month fitness campaign offers contestants an opportunity to exceed their fitness goals, transform themselves, and earn a chance to win cash prizes at the same time.”

TOP WINNER 40+ MALE. Michael Deary accepts his �rst prize award for the male age 40 and over category from Glen D. Hunter, group business manager, Coca-Cola Beverage Company Micronesia and Foremost Foods Saipan.

CHOOSING THE WINNERS. Jackie Van Dam, general manager, Gold’s Gym Saipan, explains the criteria for judging the winners of the dotFIT Transformation Challenge.

HEALTH AND FITNESS ADVOCATE. Wolf Mojica, a Gold’s Gym Saipan member as well as president of Taga, Inc., the Saipan organizer of triathlon competitions, Tagaman and Xterra, emcees the awards ceremony.

OVERALL TRANSFORMATION WINNER. Michael Babauta, bested all contestants, as he was pro-claimed overall transformation winner. His $1,000 cash prize, $100 Subway Cash Card and one-year Gold’s Gym member-ship were awarded by Brett Nelson, co-owner, assistant manager, personal trainer, Gold’s Gym Saipan and Shay Fernandez, dance and Pilates instructor, Gold’s Gym Saipan.

FIRST PRIZE 40+ FEMALE. Fe Elenzano, top winner in the female 40 and over category receives her award from Glen D. Hunter.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS Overall Transformation Winner: Michael Babauta - one-year Gold’s Gym membership, $100 Subway Card, $1000

18-39 Male:First Prize: Michael Babauta - one-month Gold’s Gym membership , $50 Subway Card, $500 cash Second Prize: Manny Aaron - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cash Third Prize: Jonathan Liwag - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

18-39 Female: First Prize: Juliana Dela Rosa - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $500 cash Second Prize: Christylyn Montilla - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cashThird Prize: Maria Tudela - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

40+ Male:First Prize: Michael Deary - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $500 cash Second Prize: Rik Villegas - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cashThird Prize: John Jenkins - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

40+ Female:First Prize: Fe Elenzano - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $500 cashSecond Prize: Jamriang Freiden - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $250 cash Third Prize: Elitza Stoilova - one-month Gold’s Gym membership, $50 Subway Card, $100 cash

OUR ENVIRONMENT

20 JUNE 2011

ARIES: Team up or join a group. Your leadership is appreciated, and you should find that you have what you need to take off!  

TAURUS: Let your outrageous impulses go wild this month. If people are watch-ing, will be inspired by how you march to the beat of your own drum.  GEMINI: Take comfort with the fact that you cannot be everyone’s friend. Follow your heart and do what you think is right.

CANCER: Money is not the center of your life right now -- nor should it be. What truly matters in life money cannot buy.  LEO: You may not always be comfort-able wielding power, but this month, you need to use it judiciously. See if you can get your colleagues or family to accept authority.

VIRGO: Organize your life in a new way. Investigate all your options with an open mind. The answer might be as simple as giving yourself a little more breathing room.  LIBRA: Someone’s brilliant one-liner will more than tickle your funny bone; it will ignite a tiny spark in your heart. Not everyone realizes how having fun can lead to having a romance.  

SCORPIO: Your home is usually your refuge from the world, but re-cent events could be causing some problems in that area. Arrange to start mending things.  SAGITTARIUS: Choose communication that is out of the ordinary. It will get you noticed by people who have good taste and innovative minds.  CAPRICORN: Someone you know is very excited about a new idea or project. You are going to see quite a few holes in the plans. Be the voice of reason. Use your tact and charm to prompt a reassessment and some fine-tuning.  AQUARIUS: Your mounting sense of interest and engagement with something or someone is exciting -- and you are not the only one feeling that way! This month is perfect for making sure that you are moving forward.

PISCES: Sometimes your dreams are just silly surreal plays that your subconscious performs at night. Do not let bad dreams lead to stress. You may not have a lot of control over your dreams, but you do control your life.

HOROSCOPE JUNE 2011

20 JUNE 2011

ARIES: Team up or join a group. Your leadership is appreciated, and you should find that you have what you need to take off!  

TAURUS: Let your outrageous impulses go wild this month. If people are watch-ing, will be inspired by how you march to the beat of your own drum.  GEMINI: Take comfort with the fact that you cannot be everyone’s friend. Follow your heart and do what you think is right.

CANCER: Money is not the center of your life right now -- nor should it be. What truly matters in life money cannot buy.  LEO: You may not always be comfort-able wielding power, but this month, you need to use it judiciously. See if you can get your colleagues or family to accept authority.

VIRGO: Organize your life in a new way. Investigate all your options with an open mind. The answer might be as simple as giving yourself a little more breathing room.  LIBRA: Someone’s brilliant one-liner will more than tickle your funny bone; it will ignite a tiny spark in your heart. Not everyone realizes how having fun can lead to having a romance.  

SCORPIO: Your home is usually your refuge from the world, but re-cent events could be causing some problems in that area. Arrange to start mending things.  SAGITTARIUS: Choose communication that is out of the ordinary. It will get you noticed by people who have good taste and innovative minds.  CAPRICORN: Someone you know is very excited about a new idea or project. You are going to see quite a few holes in the plans. Be the voice of reason. Use your tact and charm to prompt a reassessment and some fine-tuning.  AQUARIUS: Your mounting sense of interest and engagement with something or someone is exciting -- and you are not the only one feeling that way! This month is perfect for making sure that you are moving forward.

PISCES: Sometimes your dreams are just silly surreal plays that your subconscious performs at night. Do not let bad dreams lead to stress. You may not have a lot of control over your dreams, but you do control your life.

HOROSCOPE JUNE 2011