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APRIL 2012

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ON THE ROAD

Faith, Hope, and Love

Tinian Hot Pepper Festival

Competitors stepped up to the plate to chew as many spicy Tinian Hot Peppers as they could for the 2012 Tinian Hot Pepper eating competition.

Booths are well decorated in preparation for the Estofao Pika Cooking Contest portion of the Tinian Hot Pepper Festival held at Tachogna Beach on Feb 18 and 19.

Corey San Nicolas (left) winner of the 2012 Donne Sali (hot pepper) eating contest treats herself to some ice cream and ice cubes after the competition.

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ON THE ROAD

The Meek and the

Competitors for the 2012 Meek and Mighty swim gather for a group shot after the event on Feb. 25 at the Pacific Islands Club’s beach side area.

Mighty

A young boy poses for the camera during a performance event held at the Saipan Grand Hotel on Feb. 24.

Smile!

Competitors, coaches, and fans wait near the shore for the Tinian Hot Pepper Festival’s boat race.

Tourists and locals are treated to some of Tinian’s spicy delicacies.

Poetry Def Slam

From left: Elowina Camacho, Derek Leung, and Angel Cruz are all smiles during the Teen Talk’s 2012 Poetry Def Slam event held at the Saipan Grand Hotel on Feb. 24.

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Kung Hei Fat Choi!

ON THE ROAD

Docomo Pacific’s Nola Hix, (center) with event coordinators for the Turtle Advocate & Guardian Society’s fundraising event which raised over $1,000 for new cameras to watch over turtles and their activities.

Members of the community and representatives from the Turtle Advocate & Guardian Society are all smiles during the “Candyland” fundraising event at the Godfather’s Bar on Feb. 24.

As sweet as candy!

SDA Run

Ken Pierson completes the Seventh Day Adventist’s 5K Hope Run fundraising event on March 11. The race started at the Garapan Fishing Base and continued towards the Trankun Da’uk and the Filipino community pavilion in Susupe.

Tennis player Mikaela Lopez recovers after the 5K run.

Roxy Lamar finishes the run with daughter Soleil Lamar.

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ON THE ROAD

Happy 1st month to our little bundle of joy Marielle Isabella Cerda Mañalac! Love Lola Nena.

Smile

Happy 7th month old to our Johanie Rayann Neilarescheng Limes Ada! You’re growing up too fast! We love you always neni!

From left: Emy Alfonso, Celan Navarro, Monie Erasga-Domingo, Virgie Avendano-Woodruff, Leilanni Salvani, Jennifer Armia, and Jocelyn Flores pose for a group shot during a lunch/birthday get-together at the World Resort’s Buffet World restaurant on Feb. 22.

Birthday celebrants Monie, Kassandra, and Virgie (front row) smile with their co-workers.

Happy Birthday!

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ON THE ROAD

Peace out

Mona Camacho, right, and two year old daughter Keanny Camacho relax at home during the rare Feb. 29 date.

Springbreak

Proud momma

Antonia Francheska E. Guamos smiles for the camera with her proud grandmother Prescilla.

Eizen Americus in a friendly pose.

Students of the Green Meadows School take a trip to the Saipan Grand Hotel and swim all afternoon on March 3.

GMS students have fun under the sun at the Saipan Grand Hotel’s pool side area.

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ON THE ROAD

GOAL

Members of the CNMI National Team group around their coach for a few more words of encouragement and instructions before their match against, the Japan team from Ehime University during the friendly match held at the Oleai Sports Complex soccer field on Feb. 28.

Ehime University, left, and the CNMI National team enter the field for the 2012 friendly tournament

CNMI National team member Brad Ruszala, far left, and teammate keep the ball under control against an Ehime defender.

An Ehime University player (13) drives the ball down the field for a goal opportunity.

Professional soccer player and CNMI National goalie Johann Noetzel walks back onto the field after halftime.

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ON THE ROAD

Yvette Bennett takes a photo with Laura Hampikian, 2012 Ms. Capital City, after the coronation event of the 2012 Ms. Boise Pageant. Yvette won Ms. Congeniality and the Community Support Award.

The nine contestants of the 2012 Ms. Boise Pageant with their crowns and roses.

Saipan’s Yvette Bennett, third right, is all smiles during a photo opportunity before the Q & A portion of the 2012 Ms. Biose Pageant at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy on Feb. 25.

2012 Ms. Biose Idaho Pageant

For the Love of Science

Saipan Community School’s Science Fair overall winner Dylan Ackerman receives his prize from Jake Van Dam while Harry Woo, (first right) sixth grade over all winner, and Carl Dela Cruz, seventh grade over all winner, look on during the awards ceremony held at the Saipan Community Church on March 1.

From left: Jinnouske Suzuki, overall third grade winner, Haruya Eda, fifth grade over all winner, and Ye Lee Cha, fourth grade overall winner, receiver the prizes for topping the 2012 Saipan Community School’s Science Fair event.

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ON THE ROAD

Saipan Electronic Darts Association Team Na’Gupu wear their team shirts during a game at the Naked Fish bar.

Swing!Saipan Mayor Donald Flores, far right, joins the community in watching a documentar y d e s c r i b i n g the Chamorro Oven or Hotnun Ladriyu in the C h a m o r r o language at the American Memorial Park Visitor Center on Feb. 24.

Hotnun Ladriyu

MarielleYsabella’sChristeningProud Mom Sheryl Cerda Mañalac holds her first born during the christening Feb. 18 with (from left) Shara Cerda, Liera Gongraneos, Ethel Erasga Ceñido, Jamie Aragones, Danna Sangalang and Pretzel E. Guamos.

Proud parents Mhike and Sheryl with Gradpa Alex & Grandma Rina. Spot the difference...guest Bruno and Chino Cerda.

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ON THE ROAD

Congratulations to our very own, June Lizama for being chosen to perform at the Festival Showcase Concert at St. John’s Episopal Church in Upper Tumon, Guam on March 7. June represented the 670 during the Showcase Concert with his solo performance of, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” on the ukelele. Proud of you! From the Umang Glee Club & Mona Celia R. Mercado.

CONGRATULATIONS

Japanese marathon finishers “hang-loose” during the awards banquet for the 7th Saipan Marathon held at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan on March 3.

Marathon Finishers

Representatives from the Tinian Jr. and Sr. High School gather for a quick photo before their final round during the CNMI-wide 2012 Mock Trial Competition.

Marianas High School students look up during a final briefing with their attorney coach and teacher coaches Russell Lorfing, Donald Cohen, and Chas Algaier for the last round of the CNMI-wide 2012 Mock Trial Competition held at the Superior Court on March 2. Marianas High School took third place home.

2012 Mock Trial Competition

From left: Leilani Conanan, Anna Rose Deleon Guerrero, Deveney Dela Cruz, and Chloe Hofschneider are all smiles after the second round power house for the CNMI-wide 2012 Mock Trial Competition held at the Superior Court on March 2.

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OUR ENVIRONMENT

CNMI Size Matters is pleased to announced the new “Caught Fishin’” Contest! Size Matters staff will be out and about during the month of April, talking with fishermen about the L50 campaign. Any fisherman who is “caught” with an L50 ruler on them will receive a FREE SIZE MATTERS T-SHIRT and be registered in a draw-ing to win a CUSTOM ICE CHEST! So, be sure to carry your rulers and be on the lookout for Size Matters staff! Rulers are available at the DFW, DEQ and CRM offices.

What is the “Size Matters” Campaign?The CNMI “Size Matters” Campaign aims

to promote sustainable fishing by catching or eating fish only after they have reached their L50 size, or the size at which they begin to reproduce. This is one way we can work to ensure there will be enough fish for all of us tomorrow. Please read below for a answers to a couple of fre-quently asked questions regarding the “L50 - Size Matters” campaign.

Are the sizes listed in the poster and ruler a new law?

No, this is not a new law or regulation. The sizes listed are recommendations based on the average size at which our fish begin to produce eggs; this size is called L50. These guides can be a helpful tool for all fishermen interested in sustaining our fisheries.

How does only taking, buying or eating fish that are the ‘right size’ help the reef?

Harvesting, buying or eating fish below the listed L50 sizes reduces the number of spawning fish in the reef, resulting in less fish for tomor-row. By allowing fish to reach their reproductive size (also known as L50) before they are caught , we can help make sure there will be more fish on the reef to replace the ones being taken. These recommended sizes are not applicable to early juvenile runs (like manahak and I’e), though al-lowing fish to reach the recommended size will increase the size of these runs.

Where do the size recommendations come from?

The L50 sizes are based on the best avail-able life-history information with contributions from local and regional resource agencies and scientific journals. Regional variations in L50 sizes typically only vary a small amount. Feedback on these sizes from knowledgeable and experienced fishermen is invaluable to our ongo-ing efforts to keep our fisheries healthy. How does it work?

By becoming familiar with the size at which fish reach maturity, fishermen can then choose to target only fish that have reached reproductive size, and if possible release those that are too small so that they have a chance to repopulate the reef. What about juvenile fish runs like I’e, mana-hak and satmonetiyu?

Harvesting of the early juvenile fish runs have proven to be a sustainable practice within the CNMI and are not a target of the size matters campaign. The recommendation is that we not catch late juvenile and young adults before they have a chance to contribute to future runs.

Size Matters Tools The two sided, water proof brochure (ruler)

shows 22 of the most commonly caught reef fish in the CNMI along with their L50 size written underneath in inches. The brochure also includes directions on how to measure your caught fish using the built in ruler, as well as demarcates CNMI’s marine protected areas and details other relevant fishing laws in the NMI.

The poster shows some of the most com-monly caught reef fish in the CNMI painted to their L50 size, meaning that the full sized poster shows the actual size at which it is thought the fish reach sexual maturity. By catching fish over this size, we can ensure that they have had a chance to reproduce and replenish the reef be-fore they are caught.

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ON THE ROAD

Saipan runner Brad Ruszala, right, gives a high-five to a Japanese runner during the 7th Saipan Marathon on March 3. The signature race included a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 50K ultra-marathon with over 800 participants running the streets of Saipan.

Beach Volleyball Festival

Professional players Ty Loomis, Kirk Pitman, Kentaro Asahi, Katsuhiro Shiratori, Hiroyo Kaneda, Megumi Murakami, Samaa Miyagawa and Hiroko Matsuyama are joined by a couple of Godfathers’ girls during a photo opportunity after the pro exhibition match for the 19th Annual Beach Volleyball Festival held at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan on Feb. 24.

The male professional players from Japan, New Zealand and the U.S. are all smiles after their pro exhibition match at the Fiesta Resort & Spa’s beach side area.

Professional volleyball players and members of the community gather together for a Meet and Greet VIP event held at the Spicy Thai Noodle Restaurant on Feb. 23.

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Homerun

Derek Naog of the Talaabwogh Junior Falcons gears up for a pitch during a seasonal match against the Jets for the 2012 Saipan Junior League held at the Francisco M. “Tan Ko” Palacios baseball field on March 12.

Jets player

The Jets pitcher gets ready to hurl the ball.

Cheer it up

(From left, back row) Marianas High School’s Jessica Apolinar, Raechelyn Hernandez, MariCris Zapanta, Juleen Hiponia, Elaine Jean Manalo, Liezel Tiples, (middle row) Daime Rivera, Lean Teodoro, Niquee Ann, Amery Jane, and Angelica Asuncion, and (front row) Phoebe Zhou, and Deveney Dela Cruz gather for a group photo wearing their new cheerleading uniforms before the play-offs and championship rounds for the 2011-2012 Marianas Interscholastic boys’ varsity and junior varsity basketball league on March 9.

San Vicente Saints Donavan Brennan, (left), drives past R-Rebels’ Lester Vertudez.

R-Rebels Juan Ogarto (2) attempts a layup shot against Donavan Brennan during the first half of the championship match up.

Hoops

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Up Up and beyond

J.P. Pineda flies his Buzz Lightyear kite during the 5th Marianas Kite Festival event held at the American Memorial Park March 10.

Arnel Dela Cruz helps his son fly a big crocodile shaped kite during the 5th Marianas Kite Festival.

Christian Dela Cruz, winner for the Biggest Kite category, and his father reel in his crocodile shaped kite.

Mark Maestro runs across the field to give his kite some room and air to glide.

(From left:) Marianas High School’s Rhythm ‘n Harmony’s Rosemarie Ann Liangco, Patrick Llaban, Jennella Nelmida, Darren Cajipo, Lady Dominique Canape, Kelly Demapan, Rolando Sangalang, Mark Gonzales, and Matthew Lopez are all smiles after competing in the 8th Tumon Bay Musical Festival held on Guam on March 11.

Rhythm & Harmony

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