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September 2010

RunningHit the road with Navy races

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Labor DayCelebrate holiday with Andersen

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Manila MixCheck out Manila as a travel destination

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InkedTraditional tattooist talks origins

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SpamJanice expolres her fascination with

luncheon meat

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Spam recipesTry out local favorites with themighty meat

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SumayCap weekend withtrip to beach

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Navy calendarCheck out thewhat’s happeningon base

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Air ForceCheck out the what’s on tap forAAFB

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P u b l i s h e r Rindraty Celes Limtiaco

I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R

M a n a g i n g E d i t o rDavid V. Crisostomo

M a g a z i n e E d i t o r Arleen Mad

V i s u a l E d i t o r Cid Caser

P h o t o E d i t o r Masako Watanabe

D e s i g n e rBrian Williams

Wr i t e r

Janice MillerJojo Santo Tomas

A D V E R T I S I N G

A d v e r t i s i n g D i r e c t o rJae Fermin Medina

O n l i n e D i r e c t o rRatna Williams

S p e c i a l S e c t i o n s C o o r d i n a t o rRena Santiago

A b o u t t h e c o v e r :

Members of the Central LuzonState University Student CulturalSociety Dance Troupe performthe Banga, a dance from theCordillera region of the Philip-pines.

Photo by Explore Guam files

Cover and magazine design byBrian Williams

Nothing is betterthan a cool run ona fall day to takein the September

scenery, right? Wrong. Whenyou’re on Guam, it’s better. Youcan run to your heart’s contentsurrounded by beautiful, exoticisland scenery in a warm, trop-ical climate. This month, NavalBase Guam is holding two runsto get those feel-good endor-phins going.

“All they need is a good pairof running shoes and some de-sire,” says Alec Culpepper,Naval Base Guam’s fitness co-ordinator.

The We Will Never Forget5k will be held on Sept. 11, andthe Gab Gab Half Marathon willbe on Sept. 25. Anyone inter-ested in burning off a few calo-ries is welcome to join, saysCulpepper.

“Participation is many thingsto many people,” he says.“Some may do it for the fun andfitness, and others may do it fora challenge and opportunity tobe with other like-minded peo-ple.”

Remembrance runWe all remember what hap-

pened on Sept. 11, 2001. “The(We Will Never Forget 5k) is inmemory of that terrible day,”says Culpepper.

The run, which began in

2001, was created to honor theday and bring some joy andpeace to it. Participating run-ners can enjoy quiet time on therun and take in the scenery ofGuam.

“The run is throughout theNaval Base, seeing historical ar-eas with mostly flat terrain,”says Culpepper. “(It’s) more ofa fun run … very family friend-ly and programmed to get peo-ple involved and introduced torunning as a way of fitness.”

While the Sept. 11 race is arelaxed 5k, the Gab Gab race isa heart pumping, gasp for airhalf marathon. At approximate-ly 13.1 miles, it’s geared towardexperienced runners who want

to burn off excessive amounts ofenergy.

“Usually (a) 5k is completedin about 30 minutes,” saysCulpepper. “A half marathon isabout two hours. … (It’s) morecompetitive.”

The Gab Gab run will haveprizes available “along with raf-fle prizes after the race,” saysCulpepper.

Although the lengthy halfmarathon is “a chance for run-ners to complete a distance that ischallenging and a major accom-plishment,” says Culpepper, allrunners should view both runs asan opportunity to enjoy the day.

“(The runs) provide outletsfor people to get out, exerciseand participate with other mem-bers of the base community ina nice environment,” he says.

Both runs are free and opento anyone with a base I.D.Those wanting a souvenir canpay eight dollars for a t-shirtduring pre-registration.

By Janice MillerExplore Guam

jdmil [email protected]

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WE WILL NEVER FORGET 5Kl When: Sept. 11, 5:30p.m.l Showtime: 5 p.m.l Registration deadline:Sept. 4, at Navy’s CharlesKing Gym

GAB GAB HALFMARATHONl When: Sept. 25, 6 a.m.l Showtime: 5:30 a.m.l Registration deadline:Sept. 18, at Navy’sCharles King Gym

I m p r o v e h e a l t h w i t h b a s e r a c e s

Explore Guam File Photos

Runners s tar t a base run wi th agood pace.

Pounding the pavement

And they’re of f ! Runners make an eager s tar t dur ing a base run.

This LaborDay, Guam’smilitary fam-i l ies are

asked to gather at Ander-sen Air Force Base forone big celebration. Thebase’s Sept. 3 Labor DayBash promises fun for allages and even a tent ortwo to hide from the sunor rain.

“We averaged about700 to 800 (people) lastyear,” says TSgt. MaxPontenila, the communi-ty activities NCOIC atthe Hot Spot, which is incharge of this year’sevent. “Our office is theone that plans and coor-dinates.”

According to Ponteni-la, the event will havemusic, door and raffleprizes. Children, and per-haps a few adults, will beable to bounce endlesslyin several air-f i l ledbounces that will take upmost of Arc Light Park.There will even be a wa-ter bounce, so those whoplan to attend might want

to throw a swimsuit onunder those holidayclothes.

For all the kids whodream of riding horsesone day, their chance hascome. The Bash willhave several ponies avail-able for riding at thePark, says Pontenila.There will also be festivefood and drinks around,for a nominal fee, to sat-isfy grumbling tummies.

As for what to bring,sun block is always onthe list (we are in Guam),but leave the lawn chairsand picnic blankets at

home. “We’ll have chairsand tables out there,”says Pontenila. Anyonewho is worried aboutwhere to park with thelarge crowds that are an-ticipated, don’t fear. Des-ignated parking will beavailable, says Ponteni-la.

With all of the enter-tainment and food thatwill be available at thisyear’s Bash, there’s noreason why militarymembers shouldn’t showup to this special celebra-tion.

“It’s … a chance for

folks to unwind and re-lax,” says Pontenila.“Take the stress awayfrom home. … Forgetthat they’re deployed (or)that they’re far away faraway from their lovedones.”

Historical jour-ney

Nowadays, Labor Dayis celebrated much likeJuly 4, with backyardbarbeques, friends andfamily. Although manyknow the holiday cele-brates the importance ofthe everyday, Americanworker, few are aware ofthe holiday’s origins andits evolution.

According to the U.S.Department of Labor, “thefirst Labor Day holidaywas celebrated on Tues-day, Sept. 5, 1882, in NewYork City.” Over the yearseach state gradually adopt-ed the holiday. However, itwasn’t until June 28, 1894,that “Congress passed anact making the first Mon-day in September of eachyear a legal holiday in the

District of Columbia andthe territories.”

Initially, the holidayinvolved street paradesand a festival for theworkers and their fami-lies, according to the de-partment. “Speeches byprominent men andwomen were introducedlater.” As time passedAmericans still celebrat-ed the holiday, albeit ona much smaller and morepersonal scale with fam-ily gatherings.

With America’s mod-ern and more subduedcelebration, the depart-ment reminds Ameri-can’s not to forget thereason for the holiday: “Itis appropriate … that thenation pay tribute on La-bor Day to the creator ofso much of the nation’sstrength, freedom, andleadership – the Ameri-can worker.”



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LABOR DAY BASHl Where: AAFB,Arc Light Parkl When: Friday,Sept. 3l Time: 3 p.m. to6 p.m.

A A F B h o l d s L a b o r D a y B a s h

Celebration of work

Photos courtesy of 36 FSS/FSK

Mil i tar y fami l ies enjoy theLabor Day celebrat ions atAndersen Air Force Base.

Chi ldren take par t in some of the fami ly f r iendly enter -ta inment of fered at the Labor Day Bash on Andersen Air

Force Base.

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P a l a t e p l e a s e r s i t s i n m e t r o R P

When it’s time to eat, thereare millions of peoplelooking for a good, home-cooked meal in the Philip-

pines.But not everyone wants to eat Filipino cui-

sine. In fact, the huge range of ethnic diver-sity in Metro Manila is enough to sustaindozens of specialty restaurants that serve thefood from home — wherever home may be.

Such is the case with Hossein’s, which hastwo locations in Makati, one in Taguig and an-other in Quezon City. It advertises itself asfine dining, but that doesn’t stop many a vis-itor from walking in off the street in shorts andslippers and preparing for a taste of home.

Hossein’s, established in 1985, brings to-gether the cultures and cuisines from Arabia,the Mediterranean, and India.

The familiar mainstay dishes as well as amodern twist on traditional fare are the resultof Chef Hossein’s family’s dedication to food.Ingredients such as saffron, cumin, olive oiland yogurt add to the uniqueness and authen-ticity of each dish on the extensive menu.

Appetizers, salads and soups take up two

Mediterranean mix

HOSSEIN’Sl Fine Dining Halal, Middle Eastern,South Asian and Mediterranean cuisineLocations: l Makati2nd floor LKV Buillding on Makati Ave.At Greenbelt 3, Level 2 in the AyalaCenter, Makati Ave.l Serendra2nd Level, C-201 Serendra, NonafacioHigh St, Taguigl TrinomaUnit 4005 Level 4 Trinoma Mall, EDSANorth Avenue Quezon CityOn the Web:www.hosseins.coml For more information, call Hossein’sat: 02-890-61-37 or 02-890-59-28 ore-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

The entrance to Hossein’s secondres taurant in Green Bel t 3, Makat i ,

Phi l ippines.

One of the many kebabs of fered at Hossein’s . This Bul -gar i kebab plate features saf f ron chicken, beef tender -lo in and vegetables marinated in a Pers ian sauce andcharbroi led. At rear is saf f ron r ice wi th cashews and

plain s teamed r ice.

Hossein’s uses f resh f ru i t s for i t s shakes and smoothies.

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in Manila

Hossein’s special homos (hummus) is ser vedwi th warm pi ta bread, a dr izzle of o l ive oi l

and cos ts about f ive bucks for a shar ing por -t ion. At rear is a f resh mango shake.

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Traveling to Manila isone of the easiest ,cheapest, and most pop-

ular trips from Guam. After just afew hours on a plane you’ll becatching up on some much need-ed shopping in the Philippines’capital.

“Manila is a fairly popular des-tination for Active Duty person-nel and spouses,” says Tara Rivera,ITT specialist at MWR Travel,Tours and Tickets on Naval BaseGuam. “Shopping is a big thing… because you can find a lot ofbrand name items at cheap prices.”

Ladies who are looking for agetaway with the girls may findManila to be just the place theywere looking for, says Rivera.

“You can get manicures, pedi-cures, spa treatments and salonservices a lot cheaper than you canon Guam,” she says.

With over 7,000 islands thatmake up the country, there’s noreason why you shouldn’t do a lit-tle Filipino island hopping onceyou land.

“I would recommend travelingto some of the outer islands likeBoracay or Cebu if you have the

chance,” says Rivera. “These areasoffer a whole different atmospherethan the ‘city’that Manila is. Theseare where you can find the beau-tiful beach resorts and spend someR & R.”

No matter where your travelstake you in the Philippines, or howlong you stay, make sure you bookyour tickets at least seven to 14days in advance to guarantee youget what you want.



MARRIOTT MANILA, SEPTEMBER 2010l Twin: $311/ personl Single: $374/ personl Price includes roundtripairfare, one night hotel stayand buffet breakfast at theMarriott Manila.l Travelers must have aU.S. tourist passport that isvalid “at least six monthsfrom the time of travel,”says Rivera.l For more information,contact your base ITT office.

BOOK YOUR Manila getaway

full menu pages — about60 dishes, and feature itemssuch as motabal, falafel, chilipakora and various chutneys.

The kebabs — a special-ty of Hossein’s — are hugechunks of food speared onhomemade skewers, offer-ing fare such as chicken tan-dori, lamb shish, stuffed ten-derloin, fish and fresh veg-etables.

The eight-page menu alsooffers decadent items suchas a whole leg of lamb, orroasted ribs — pricey at

about $50 but good enoughto feed four to six people.

There are curries, lamband chicken specialties, andseveral items that make useof the abundance of freshseafood.

Hossein’s also pays spe-cial attention to vegetariandishes, with items such asokra, yellow peas, garbanzobeans and potatoes goingfrom supporting role to spot-light.

They also have a wide se-lection of rice dishes, andmany of their kebabs are alsoavailable in sandwich form.

Even if Indian and MiddleEastern food isn’t the foodof your childhood, Hossein’sobvious dedication to superband tasty cuisine might beenough to introduce you tosomething new.

Jojo Santo TomasExplore Guam

[email protected]

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Above: Hossein’slamb curr y is th ick

and r ich, ear thy andsavor y.

Right: The f r iendlys taf f a t Hossein’s .

Left : Hossein’s Per -s ian Kebab, located near Jupi ter S t . inMakat i , Phi l ippines.

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T a t t o o s h a v e r o o t sd e e p i n G u a m h i s t o r y

For nearly four cen-turies, Guam hasseen various coun-tries occupy their

land. With each subsequent oc-cupation, the island has seentheir cultural practices erode justa little more.

With the liberation of Guamin 1944, many of the island’scultural traditions faded intothe background of an islandthat was rapidly transformedby a military force. Whilethere has been a strong move-ment to revive those tradi-tions, some of them, manyfear, may have been lost for-ever. Others have only a fewpeople left to carry it on.

One such practice, traditional tat-tooing, which is a niche-element ofChamorro custom, is slowly fadinginto memory. There are, however, adedicated few who have committedthemselves to teaching and embracingthe tradition.

Knowledge of tattoos on Guam is

theresult of years of American tat-

too parlors branding military mem-bers, tourists, and locals with the lat-est trends in body art. Maria Yatar Mc-Donald, a premier island resource forinformation on traditional Microne-sian tattoos, is fighting to re-educateGuam and preserve its tattoo history.

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Traditional

Photos courtesy of Maria Yatar McDonald

Tradi t ional ta t too of dolphins by t radi t ion -a l ta t toois t Maria Yatar McDonald.

ink

Photos courtesy of Maria McDonald

Tradit ional Methods: Maria Yatar McDonald, t radi t ional ta t toois t , i sshown working on a ta t too for a cus tomer.

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“When this knowledge (of tradi-tional tattooing) was passed ontome, I knew I had a skill and craft thatwas timeless,” says McDonald. “Ihad the opportunity to study withmasters of the craft who have eitherpassed away or are now in their late60s and 70s.”

McDonald has studied and prac-ticed traditional Micronesian tattoo-ing for 31 years. She is a tradition-al tattooist in all aspects, right downto the tools used.

“(Traditional tattoo) tools canonly be found in nature, extractedimmediately,” she says. “If it can’tbe found, it isn’t done.”

The art of traditional tattooing isa primary language for McDonald,who views the practice as a voiceof its respective cultures. Accordingto McDonald, the tattooing devel-oped from a need to identify peoplerather than generate an identity orexpress individual creativity as tat-toos do now.

Markings with purposeOriginally, Pacific tattoos, also

known as dermaglyphics by Mc-Donald, were navigational, rites ofpassage, marks of honor, or for cel-ebration and social achievement, shesays. Each tattoo was a way to iden-tify the wearer and distinguish himor her from members of other tribesor clans.

“A traditional navigator withouthis (tattoo) regalia is a naked navi-gator,” she says. “The tattoo is hisidentity: who he is and where hecame from.”

According to McDonald, contem-porary tattooing is a form of self-expression, but its origins shouldnever be ignored. Without an under-standing of tattoo origins, contempo-rary tattoos are simply fashion state-ments that lose their significance,

she says.

“(Contemporary culture wants)something that is functional, stylish,and utterly inspirational. They arewilling to pay for the … accessoriesthat say form, function and excite-ment,” says McDonald.

“If they were to understand thelanguage behind the iconography ofthe classics, they would be able tospeak and write in Pacific der-maglyphics.”

Accurate brandingMcDonald sees all tattoo artists as

crusaders creating a “public ethnic-ity,” — the catalysts who transformthe art to re-

flect the surrounding culture. “Their call of duty is to continue

the legacy of innovative, timelessdesign,” she says.

Improperly trained tattooists onlyserve as speed bumps in the art’sevolution, she says. Over the yearsMcDonald says she has come acrossnumerous badly executed tradition-al tattoos in desperate need of fixing.

“I’ve fixed more than I have mas-terpieces to brag about,” she says.“At least I can doctor one’s ‘linesgone wrong,’ and at best, I get tospeak mother tongue.”

For McDonald, it’s the tattooprocess that satisfies because of its

history — tattooing is one of theoriginal forms of communicationbetween people. Finishing a tattoo islike stepping back in time for Mc-Donald. Therefore, getting tattooedshould require an appreciation andunderstanding of the original art.

“The 4,000-year-old privatewriter who dared pick up a stickgave us gravestones, papyrus, cali-co, newspapers, books, computersand our public identity,” she says.



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A tat too sketch by t radi t ional ta t toois t Maria Yatar McDonald, of a woman, Ke’vae, f rom Luanua, Solomon Is lands.

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T h e j o u r n e y o f S P A MAhhh, SPAM.

Thoughts of the infamous mys-tery meat comfort me with manywarm, sodium-saturated memo-ries because of my Filipina moth-er’s Sunday SPAM, rice, and eggbreakfasts. But my husband fa-vors his southernfamily’s flairof f r iedSPAM sand-wiches. De-spite our dif-ferences, it’snice to knowGuam sharesour affection forthe pink meat. Let’s takea journey through the island’sSPAM history, shall we?

You may have seen a few“SPAM Island” bumper stickersas you’ve sat in traffic on Ma-rine Corps Drive. These blatantstatements of SPAM approvalonly scratch the surface of amuch deeper love. In fact, Guam

has been obsessed with SPAMfor about 66 years, ever since theisland was liberated in 1944.

Like most places claiming aSPAM affinity, Guam’s began af-ter World War II, when resourceswere thin and food was scarce.The brick-like wonder was intro-

duced by themilitary andboasted an

impress iveshelf life with

lots of versatilityon the plate.

“It’s become anicon on Guam,” says

Shannon Palisoc, mar-keting manager of Dicker-

son & Quinn, the island’s exclu-sive SPAM distributor. “It’s re-ally become a part of the island,part of the culture.”

Folks on Guam could even eatSPAM straight out of the can ifthey wanted to. Although I’ve

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Tasty: SPAM laid out to f r y.

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never had it this way, locals enjoy “raw”SPAM in the form of SPAM kelaguen. SPAMvirgins should know that the meat isn’t actual-ly raw, but is fully cooked before even beingshipped to grocery store shelves.

Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the af-fordability and practicality of SPAM made ittaste even better than it already was for is-landers. Soon, locals began incorporating themeat into their everyday dishes and affection-ately calling it Chamorro steak.

“Here on Guam, we have 9 flavors,” saysPalisoc. “Garlic, Black Pepper, Oven RoastedTurkey, Classic, Lite, Less Sodium, with Bacon,with Cheese, and Hot and Spicy.”

SPAM Love-festPalisoc enjoys SPAM

with Bacon in her friedrice. My favorite way, ofcourse, is how my mothermade it for breakfast, al-though SPAM sushi is adefinite runner-up. But myhusband and I agree, any-way you prepare it, thenon-nutritious meat is apretty good treat.

In its hey-day, SPAM-love on Guam was celebrat-ed with much pomp and cir-cumstance. In the past therehave been many a SPAMcook-off, resulting instrangely delicious dishesfeaturing the canned meat.

Creations such as SPAMand cheese stuffed bread,sweet and sour SPAM,SPAM dip, and SPAM chilibake are just a few concoc-tions that walked awayfrom a SPAM competitionwith honors.

According to PacificDaily News files, therewas once a SPAMboree –a three-day tribute withsouvenirs, and SPAMcooking and table settingdemonstrations.

Numerous cookbookshave also been conjuredon behalf of the pinkstuff. SPAM carving con-tests were popular as well(apparently, its texture isperfect for many artisticcreations). At one pointGuam even had a Queenof SPAM.

According to PacificDai ly News f i les ,

Dorothy Horn, a local food writer, was given thetitle of Queen of SPAM in 1994, by RobinLeach. Leach once claimed Hawaii had theworld’s highest per capita consumption ofSPAM. Horn responded with a letter ofcorrection informing him thatthe title belonged to Guam.

Horn was right. Guam didand still does hold the titlefor highest consumption ofSPAM. Because of the loveaffair islanders have with thecan, Hormel Foods produceda special variety of SPAM justfor Guam in 2000: SPAM Hot andSpicy.

“It was our first time to have a product justformulated for Guam,” says Palisoc. “It did so

well.”What makes Hot and Spicy so spicy is Tabas-

co sauce, says Palisoc. The variety is now soldon the mainland, but it’s not the same as the va-

riety found on Guam.“Of course, they reduced

the spiciness,” says Palisocof the U.S. SPAM Hot and

Spicy version.

Typhoon SPAMAs soon as you land on Guam,

you hear terrible tales of typhoonsand feel this immediate need to

stock your pantry with items to seeyou through the storm. SPAM is one of thoseitems.

Because of SPAM’s ability to see folksthrough tough times, it only makes sense thatHormel Foods donates cans to those in need.Guam has received several donations from thecompany over the years, to help islandersbounce back when a typhoon hits.

In 1997, to help those suffering from the af-termath of Supertyphoon Paka, Hormel Foods

airlifted 5,500 cases ofSPAM to Guam. In 1998, theisland received 264,000cans. There’s never a needto worry when bad weath-

er is on the way – SPAMwill see you through, andHormel Foods will see tothat.

Yes, the meat that oncesaw the world throughwar will always have aplace on Guam’s pantryshelves, and in the heartsof comfort seekers likemy husband and me.

“The island really has alove affair with the

product,” says Pal-isoc.

Janice Miller isa Maryland nativereconnecting withher Asian roots asshe adjusts to lifeon Guam with herhusband, MasterSgt. Jeff Miller.

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Hot & Spicy: In2000, Hormel Foodscreated a specialSPAM var ie ty jus t forGuam: SPAM Hot &Spicy. The success fu lcreat ion is now soldin the U.S., a lbei t notas spicy.

One can. One man.Four meals.

No kidding.With a little creativity, some

leftovers and some luck, you canturn your favorite can of pressedpink luncheon meat into four dis-tinct meals, eachwith its own attitudeand appearance.

It could be SPAM,Tulip, Treet or Ar-mour, but that lovelyluncheon meat, thatpressed pink pleas-ure that Guam has become fa-mous for consuming in mind-boggling amounts, is also thesame processed meat that all thedoctors want us to stay awayfrom.

That said, here’s a way to getfour meals out of one can. Hope-fully, it’ll be four different peopleeating it too, for luncheon meat ishealthiest when eaten in lowamounts. Still, its presence hereand in the region is unmistakableand Guam residents eat millionsand millions of slices of the stuffevery year.

Here’s a reminder: the goodfolks who do all the research be-hind the luncheon meat labels arethe ones who tell us that each 12-ounce can is enough for SIX serv-ings.

But let’s be realistic.Luncheonmeat fans would rarely use one

can for six serv-ings. Six peoplecould easily eattwo cans, de-pending on if therice is fresh.

We’l l seekmiddle groundand start by cut-

ting the jiggly block into eightequal slices. That’s actually sev-en cuts, which leaves eight re-spectable slices.

Here’s what you need forrecipe one:

Fried RiceIngredients2 slices luncheon meat, diced2 cups old rice, at least two

days left in the fridge2 tablespoons soy sauce1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons oil1 handful of frozen mixed

vegetables2 stalks green onions, sliced

Procedure: Break up the riceso it looks like Uncle Ben’s. In alarge skillet, heat the vegetableoil until shimmering, then add thediced luncheon meat. Fry forabout a minute, then add garlicand fry for a minute more. Addthe old rice and soy sauce andtoss until well absorbed. Addfrozen mixed vegetables and stiruntil well thawed. Remove fromheat, mix in green onions and tellthe first hungry guy to wait.

Meanwhile, starton the second recipe,the easiest of all:

Rice, Eggs and LuncheonMeat

2 scoops freshsteamed rice thatyour mom was sav-ing for dinner

2 eggs2 slices luncheon

meatPinch salt and

pepperIn a dry nonstick

skillet on mediumhigh heat, fry meatuntil a nice goldenbrown. Meanwhile,put two scoops of rice

on a plate. Remove meat fromthe pan and, using the oil thatleaked out of the meat, crack inthe two cackleberries. Wait untilthe edges turn white, then showoff to your friends that you canflip the eggs without a spatula.

Since you failed miserably andbroke both eggs, quickly slide thebroken berries on top of thesteamed rice, which will contin-ue to cook the eggs. Hit it with alittle salt and pepper and top itwith the two slices of meat.

Recipes by Jojo Santo Tomas

NEXT MONTHl How to cook the

remaining four slices.

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Just because summer isat its end and the kidsare back in school does-n’t mean family fun has

to end. The Sumay Cove Marinaon U.S. Naval Base Guam offerstons of fun in the sun. And sincethis is Guam, patrons can takeadvantage of the Marina’s activ-ities all year long.

“Our facility and rental fleetcater to the families here inGuam,” says Jeremy Chatterton,Sumay Cove Marina manager.

Prior to World War II, theSumay Cove Marina was non-existent. In fact, the area wherethe marina rests was a small partof the village of Sumay, the sec-ond most populated village onGuam, according to Pacific Dai-ly News files. The village itselfwas evacuated during the Japan-ese occupation and since then ithas been in the hands of the mil-itary.

“The marina office buildingwas constructed in the (1950s),”says Chatterton. “It has been arecreational resource sincearound 1980.”

Now, families can rent 19-footpowerboats and 25-foot pontoonboats for half-a-day or all day atthe marina, says Chatterton. They

can also book fishing charters onthe marina’s 25-foot Proline boat.The marina is also expected toreceive four new 19-foot Edge-water boats, says Chatterton. Itsdocks and boat ramps, amongother things, will also be reno-vated.

The marina offers “deeply dis-counted fishing charter prices anda place to rent boats,” says Chat-terton explaining the benefits of

visiting the base facility.Patrons planning a day on the

waves, or just relaxing in the wa-ter, should remember to rub onplenty of sunscreen. Water andsnacks are also a good idea, saysChatterton, who also advisespacking a cell phone for thosestaying out all day. However,there’s no need for boat renters tobring safety gear. “All boats have(the) necessary safety gear, in-

cluding life vests,” says Chatter-ton.

For anyone looking for a littlemore direct water action, they’rewelcome to dive and snorkel,says Chatterton. Patrons can rentdive and snorkel gear at MDA,next door to the marina. Abovethe marina is the Clipper Land-ing where hungry tummies canpick up something to eat anddrink by the water. With such en-tertainment potential, the Mari-ana regularly attracts families andsingle crowds, says Chatterton.It’s hard to ignore the opportuni-ties offered.

“It’s a great way to see thebeautiful waters of Guam and aconvenient place to spend the dayon the water,” says Chatterton.



SUMAY COVE MARINA,NAVAL BASE GUAMl Hours: Monday-Thurs-day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri-day-Sunday, 6 a.m. to 5p.m.l Contact number: 564-1846

DISCOUNT DAYSl Family Day at Sumay:Sept. 17, 20% off all boatrentals and gear for fami-lies.l Military AppreciationDay: Sept. 27, 20% off allboat rentals and gear foractive duty members.

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Exploring Photos courtesy of Sumay Cove Marina, Naval Base Guam

A gl impse of Sumay Cove Marina onNaval Base Guam, f rom i t s surrounding,

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2 Septemberl Texas Hold’em Tourney 7:00pm at Single SailorSanctuaryOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

3 Septemberl Karaoke Night 7pm at Silver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/ 564-2280

l Jump Rope Competition 3:30 at the Teen CenterFor more information contact339-6130

4 Septemberl Around the Island Tour Van Leaves 10:00 fromSingle Sailor Sanctuary Open to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

l Open Recreation 1:00pm-7:00pmFor the Pre-teens at the YouthCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

l Open Recreation 1:00pm-8:00pmFor the Teens at the TeenCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

5 Septemberl Auto Skills ShopIndoctrination Class3:00pm at the Auto SkillsShop, BLDG 1982A.This class provides the infor-mation you’ll need to safelyutilize the Auto Skills Shopfacility and properly operateall the equipment that makesyour project easier. The classincludes policies and proce-dures that guard the safety ofthe shop patrons as well ascompliance with OSHArequirements relative to haz-ardous waste disposal andspills as it applies to thepatron’s use of the facility.Taking this class now will get

you working on your projectsooner the next time you visit.For more information contact564-1827

l Glow in the Dark Pool 7pm at Silver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/ 564-2280

7 September l 3 on 3 Basketball 7:00pm at Single SailorSanctuaryOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

l Arts & Crafts3:30-4:30Youth Center & Teen Center Pre-teens and TeensFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

8 Septemberl Black Jack Tourney 7pm at the Silver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/ 564-2280

l Dance Dance Revolution 3:30pm at the Youth and TeenCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474


l Jump Rope Competition 3:30pm at the Youth Center For more information contact339-6130/564-2474

l Lock-In at the Teen Center 6:00pm-8:00amFor More information contact339-6130/564-2474

11 Septemberl Open Recreation 1:00pm-7:00pmFor the Pre-teens at the YouthCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

l Open Recreation 1:00pm-8:00pm

For the Teens at the TeenCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

14 Septemberl Arts & Crafts3:30-4:30Youth Center & Teen Center Pre-teens and TeensFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474


l 4-H Skill-a-thonYouth and Teen Center at3:30pmFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474


l Water Games 4:00pm at Youth and TeenCenter For more information contact339-6130/564-2474

18 September l Tarza Water Park Trip $17 with lunch Van leaves Single SailorSanctuary at 10:00amOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

l Open Recreation 1:00pm-7:00pmFor the Pre-Teens at the YouthCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

l Open Recreation 1:00pm-8:00pmFor the Teens at the TeenCenterFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

19 Septemberl How to perform an OilChange3:00pm at the Auto SkillsShop, BLDG 1982A.This class will demonstrate thestep-by-step procedures or per-forming an automotive oilchange as a preventive main-tenance to ensure your car’sengine is protected againstexcessive wear. For more infor-mation contact 564-1827

l Trip to Talafofo Fiesta Van leaves Single SailorSanctuary at 11:30amOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

21 September l 3 on 3 Basketball 7:00pm at Single SailorSanctuaryOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

l Glow in the Dark Pool7pm at the Silver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/ 564-2280

l Arts & Crafts3:30-4:30Youth Center & Teen Center Pre-teens and TeensFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474

22 Septemberl Bubble Blowing Contest Youth and Teen Center For more information 339-6130/564-2474


l Team Challenge ObstacleCourse Youth and Teen Center 3:30pm For more information contact339-6130/564-2474

25 Septemberl Cocos Island Trip $20 Fee,Van leaves 9:00amfrom Single Sailor SanctuaryOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

l Cocos Island Trip $20 Fee,Van leaves 9:00amfrom Silver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/564-2280

l Boys and Girls Club Day forKidsTime-TBD,Teen and YouthCenter For more information contact349-9128/564-2280

26 Septemberl Gef Pago Trip $7,Van leaves at 10am fromSingle Sailor SanctuaryOpen to all Active Duty SingleSailors and Active Duty GEO-BachelorsFor more information contact564-2280

l Gef Pago Trip $7,Van leaves at 10am fromSilver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/564-2280

28 Septemberl Arts & Crafts3:30-4:30Youth Center & Teen Center Pre-teens and TeensFor more information contact339-6130/564-2474


l Black Jack Tourney 7:00pm at Silver DolphinFor more information contact349-9128/564-2280

September 2010 events

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EVERY MONDAYl Play All Day with Cart Special atthe Palm Tree Golf Course. Call 366-4653.

l Bowl all you want at Gecko Lanesfrom 6 p.m. until closing for just $5plus shoe rental. Call 366-5117.

EVERY TUESDAY l Fajita Night from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. in Café Latte at the Top of theRock. Call 366-6166.

l Texas Hold’em Night at 6 p.m. inHigh Tides Lounge at the Top of theRock. Call 366-6166.

l Member & Retiree Special at thePalm Tree Golf Course. Call 366-4653.

l 2 for 1 Tuesdays bowl two gamesfor the price of one from 6 p.m. untilclosing at Gecko Lanes. Call 366-5117.

l Seniors (Age 50 and above) get50% off all cart fees. (SEPTEMBERONLY)

EVERY WEDNESDAY l Mongolian BBQ from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. in Café Latte at the Top of theRock. Call 366-6166.

l Mid-week Meltdown at High Tidesstarting at 7:30 pm. Enjoy karaoke.Appetizers and drink specials avail-able. Call 366-6166.

l Ladies Special at the Palm TreeGolf Course (Green Fee is FREE). Call366-4653.

EVERY THURSDAY l Wing Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.in Café Latte at the Top of the Rock.Call 366-6166.

l Cart Special at the Palm Tree GolfCourse (All carts are 50% off). Call366-4248.

l Thirsty Thursdays at Gecko Lanesfrom 5 pm to closing enjoy $1 games,shoe rentals, draft beer, fountainsodas and more! Cosmic Bowling.

EVERY FRIDAY l TGIF at High Tides from 4 to 8 pm.Call 366-6166.

l Karaoke Contest at Bamboo Williesfrom 9 pm to closing (weather per-mitting). Compete to win $50 cash!Call 366-6166.

l Family Fun Time at Bamboo Williesfrom 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Call 366-6166.

l Competition Day at Palm Tree GolfCourse (Long Drive and Closest to thePin). Prizes will vary. Ask for details atthe Pro Shop. Call 366-4653.

EVERY SATURDAYl Karaoke Fun Night (weather per-mitting) at Bamboo Willies from 7 to10 pm. Call 366-6166.

l Super Saver Mug Nite at BambooWillies from 5 to 9 pm. Buy a sou-venir mug for $1.50 (comes with bev-erage) then refill your mug for just$1.00! Call 366-6166.

l Holler for a Dollar ($1 games, shoerental, draft beer, and fountain sodas)at Gecko Lanes from 6 pm till closing.Call 366-5117.

EVERY SUNDAY l Jazz Night at Bamboo Willies(weather permitting) from 5 to 8 pm.Call 366-6166.

l Family Golf Special - after 2 pm,play 9 holes of golf for just $34. Offerincludes green fees for up to 4 people(parents and their children only), 2carts and rental clubs. Call 366-4653.

1 September – Wednesday l Labor Day 5K at the Palm TreeGolf Course Driving Range. Show timeis 6 am. Call 366-6100.

2 September – Thursday l Annual Parent Advisory Board (PAB)BBQ and meeting at the ChildDevelopment Center from 11 am to 1pm. For families with children in theChild Development Center, FamilyChild Care, School Age Program,YouthPrograms and Teen Center. Call 366-1601.

3 September – Fridayl Labor Day Weekend Sale at PalmTree Golf Course (3-6 September) 10to 50% off merchandise.Call 366-4653.

4 September – Saturdayl Origami Lotus Flowers Class at theArts & Crafts Center from 11:30 amto 1:00 pm. Fee is $10.Call 366-4248.

l Intro to Drawing Class at the Arts& Crafts Center from 1:30 to 3:00pm. Fee is $20. Call 366-4248.

l Summer Smash VolleyballTournament (PACAF-WIDE) 4-7September at 6 pm at the Coral ReefFitness Center. Call 366-6100.

l Deep Sea Fishing with OutdoorRecreation at 7am. Fee is $70.Seating is limited. Sign up early.

Call 366-5197.

8 September – Wednesdayl Two Days Basic Crochet Workshop(By Appointment Only) 8 & 9September at the Arts & CraftsCenter from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Fee is$25 and covers two days of instruc-tion. Call 366-4248.

11 September – Saturdayl Owl Paper Gift Bags Class at theArts & Crafts Center from 10 to 11am. Fee is $10. Call 366-4248.

l Basic Matting Class (Two SeparateClasses) at the Arts & Crafts Centerfrom 10:30 am to 12 pm and 2 to3:30 pm. Fee is $20. Call 366-4248.

l Intro to Watercolor Class Part I atthe Arts & Crafts Center from 11:30am to 1:30 pm. Fee is $20 (fee cov-ers both classes Part I on 11September and Part II on 18September. Call 366-4248.

l Front Brake Class at the AutoHobby Shop from 11 am to 1 pm.Fee is $30. Call 366-2745.

l FREE Senior Golf Clinic at the PalmTree Golf Course at 10 am. Call 366-4653.

l Mt. Lamlam Hike (ages 12 and up)with Outdoor Recreation at 7:45 am.Difficulty for this hike is Medium toDifficult. Fee is $5. Call 366-5197.

16 September – Thursdayl Two Days Basic Knitting Workshop(By Appointment Only) on 16 & 17September at the Arts & CraftsCenter from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Fee is$25 and covers two days of instruc-tions. Call 366-4248.

18 September – Saturday l Crafts Stick Box at the Arts &Crafts Center from 10 to 11 am. Feeis $10. Call 366-4248.

l Basic Framing Class (Two SeparateClasses) at the Arts & Crafts Centerfrom 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm.Fee is $40. Call 366-4248.

l Intro to Watercolor Class Part II atthe Arts & Crafts Center from 11:30am to 1:30 pm. Call 366-4248.

l Oil Change Class at the AutoHobby Shop from 11 am to 1 pm.Fee is $30. Call 366-2745.

l 2 Person Team Championship atthe Palm Tree Golf Course at 9 am.Fee is $30 for members and $40 fornon-members. Price includes greenfee, cart, range balls, food and prizes.Sign up by Thursday, 16 Sep. Call

366-4653.

l Windsurfing Lessons (ages 16 andup) with Outdoor Recreation at 7:45am. Participants must be able toswim. Seating is limited, sign up early.Fee is $50. Call 366-5197.

l Give Parents a Break (GPAB) nightat the Child Development Centerfrom 6 to 11 pm. Must have anEligibility Certificate from Airman &Family Readiness Center or your FirstSergeant. Sign up deadline is Tuesday,14 September. Call 366-1601.

l Dance for 6-8 year olds at theYouth Center from 7 to 9 pm. Cost is$10. Sign up deadline is Thursday, 16September. Call 366-3490.

19 September – Sundayl Haputo Hike (ages 5 and up) withOutdoor Recreation at 7:45 am.Difficulty rating is Medium toDifficult. Fee is $5. Call 366-5197.

24 September – Fridayl 3 Point Shoot Out at the CoralReef Fitness Center Basketball Courtsat 6 pm. Call 366-6100.

l Lock-In for 13-18 yr olds at theTeen Center from 9 pm to 7 am (thefollowing day). Cost is $15 per per-son. Bring sleeping bags and moneyfor snacks. Sign up and permissionslips are due no later thanWednesday, 22 September. Call 366-7706.

25 September – Saturdayl Paper Plate Arts & Crafts Projectsat the Arts & Crafts Center from11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Fee is $10.Call 366-4248.

l Wreath Making Class at the Arts &Crafts Center from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.Fee is $30. Call 366-4248.

l Tire Repair Class at the AutoHobby Shop from 11 am to 1 pm.Fee is $30. Call 366-4248.

l Southside Island Tour with OutdoorRecreation at 7:45 am. Difficulty rat-ing is Easy. Fee is $10.Call 366-5197.

l Dance for 9-12 year olds at theYouth Center from 7 to 9 pm. Cost is$10. Sign up deadline is Thursday, 23September. Call 366-3490.

29 September – Wednesdayl Bench Press Competition at theCoral Reef Fitness Center at 6:30 pm.Call 366-6100.

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