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ON THE COVER Robert Jordan

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WAY OFF BROADWAY FOA presents songs from three “sinister” Broadway musicals

Holiday Issue WAY OFF BROADWAY Humanities Council honors 5 individuals

TALK OF THE TOWN ‘A clean bill of health’ for the fair

SPORTS PAGE 2010 is Mieko Carey’s year

ABOUT THE COVER Robert Jordan becomes the first solo male cover model of Beach Road Magazine as he brings life to the concept of Santa Claus arriving in the tropics in a canoe rather than a sleigh.

SHOT ON LOCATION AT KILILI BEACH

Photography By Hideo Honda www.marianas-way.com

Hair and makeup by Venus Serenity Salon & Spa

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WAY OFF BROADWAY Chef Ryu whips up magic in World Resort kitchen

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FEATURE Governor’s Humanities Awards name five honorees

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TALK OF THE TOWN Trunk or Treat?

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CRUSIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

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TALK OF THE TOWN Glimpses holds health and wellness fair

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FEATURE Snapshots of ARC Club 200 fundraiser

HEALTH WATCH 24

OUR ENVIRONMENT 27

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 27

SPORTS PAGE 28

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Vol. X No. 1 Publisher Maureen N. Maratita

BRM Manager Alexie Villegas Zotomayor

Graphic Artists Rudy L. Armenta • Monie B. Erasga

Account Manager Susan Marchitti

Sales Manager Annie San Nicolas

Managing Director Marcos Fong

Beach Road Magazine, Vol. X, No. 1 December 2010.

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santa’s canoe

by Alexie Villegas Zotomayor

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ho would think that Santa would do away with the sleigh and the reindeers and opt to take the canoe instead? Rather than negotiating the cold, frosty winds of the northern hemisphere, Santa prefers a canoe and a team of paddlers to take him to the islands.

It’s a novel idea to have Santa Claus paddling to shore in a canoe — making him closer to the hearts of those who live in the tropics.

A young, physically fit Santa would be able to navigate the warm waters of the Pacific and reach out to the young islanders who have never given up hope on him bringing gifts to their shores.

It would make for a great adventure for Santa Claus and his team to be hopping from one island to another, camping out in Maug or Uracus or Asuncion where they pack additional gifts, and head to Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

Again, this is not the plot of an independent film but a cover concept for Beach Road Magazine brought to life by Robert Jordan and the CNMI women’s paddlers team.

The paddlers — with coach Ann Jordan at the helm — had just returned from their successful race in Palau where the team placed third despite coming in as underdogs in the competition. Composed of Valerie and Andrea

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Hofschneider, Eileen Fleming, Leilani Nielsen, Juliette Sword, and Vaaia Erica Leuta, the Marianas Pacific Paddlers surprised other teams of veteran paddlers.

Rob, as he’s called by his friends, is a chemist and office manager of Allied Pacific Environmental Consulting. At 30, he fits the bill given his athletic physique and cheerful personality. Recently turned 30, Rob and his family have been on Saipan for 28 years now.

The Jordans moved here from Yap when Rob was 2. “I think I remember eating a lot of watermelon and riding around with my dad on our old tracker at the family farm on Tapochao.

That, and probably ruining a load of cloth diapers.”

For Rob, Christmas is like “Festivus for the rest of us.” (Festivus is a secular holiday celebrated on 23 December created by writer Dan O’Keefe whose son popularized it in the sitcom “Seinfeld” — an alternative way of celebrating the holiday season without the trappings of commercialism.)

He shares that an unforgettable holiday gift he received from Chuck and Ann is their “unconditional love, every day of the year.”

He has not forgotten too that last year he received a GoPro HD Hero camera from them.

This coming Christmas or Festivus as he calls it, he looks forward to eating spiral ham, drinking good beer, and spending time with his family and friends. He also fancies doing kitesurfing “every chance I get.”

For a gift, Rob would only ask for wind and swell conditions favorable to kitesurfing and blessings to his friends and family.

For his mom, Ann, she remembers full well how she braved the typhoons on Capitol Hill in the early ‘80s. “I do remember getting a potted Norfolk pine tree that we brought inside each year and decorated with homemade dough ornaments, popcorn and cranberry garlands. The tree lasted a lot longer than the decorations — humidity, mold, and tiny critters ate them yearly.”

She says she may try checking the Ag Station in Kagman for Norfolk pines.

As the other paddlers will be heading off island this coming holiday season, Jordan says she and those who remain will continue paddling three times weekly. She hopes, too, that the Marianas Visitors Authority will include paddling events in its calendared Christmas in the Marianas event. She may also do windsurfing, her other passion.

Meanwhile, Andrea Hofschneider, who grew (Continued on page 7)

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up on Saipan, says she spends the month of December shopping and wrapping gifts and helping her mom out at their Lollipops store. Like most families, they hear mass on Christmas Eve and spends Christmas day together.

If she could only wish one thing this Christmas, Andrea says she would like to have her sisters come home for the holidays. But if there’s one thing she would like to get from anyone, she says it would be, “membership to Gold’s Gym.” The other paddlers have yet to make plans for the holidays.

Leilani DLG Nielsen, 27, is a special education teacher at PSS and plans to finish her master’s degree in speech pathology.

Juliet Spencer Sword, a homemaker and the very first Miss South Pacific, is a veteran paddler of 20 years. She says she wants to visit as much of the world while she can and continue to paddle as long as she can.

Meanwhile, Vaaia Leuta says first for her is earning a degree in criminal justice over other important pursuits in life.

With their synchronized paddling, one really can’t help imagining all of them dressed as Santa’s “elves” racing to shore in time to distribute the gifts on Christmas day.

With water all around, it’s not impossible that Santa could come to the islands in a canoe. Rather than entering chimneys, Santa can hang up the gifts on coconut trees. And as the kids wake up, they could hear his voice fading in the sea, reveling in the thought of giving gifts, and laughing, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” Who knows on Christmas eve, Santa’s canoe might find itself marooned on the island, loaded with gifts of varying sizes and colors, ready to be distributed to those who have been good and nice. BRM

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DARKER SIDE OF BROADWAY:

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espite glitches, the show must go on and it did go on as Friends of Arts successfully staged it’s The Darker Side of Broadway from Oct. 28-30 at the American Memorial Park.

Although the production’s technician’s family emergency forced the show to switch to a director’s cut on Oct. 28, the entire cast and crew pulled it off with satisfactory performances.

Speaking to Beach Road Magazine, Marilou Conner, secretary of the board, Friends of the Arts, and line producer of the show, says, “”We’ve had a technical problem. Our technician running lights and sound had an emergency.” On the very day of the opening night, the show had to proceed without an important member of the crew; hence, Conner says, their decision to come up with a Director’s Night.

Conner explains that they were originally planning to stage “Wicked” — the Broadway musical where the vocally challenging song “Defying Gravity” came from. She says, “Our original idea was to do the show Wicked. Then we found out that because it is still on in Broadway, licensing limitations prevented us from being able to do that. We were only allowed to do three songs. That’s when we started brainstorming and coming out with what we finally put together tonight.”

What they came up with was a collection of songs from three of Broadway’s “sinister” musicals: “Dr. Jekyll and Hyde,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Wicked.”

Leading the cast was Paul Dujua, vice president, Friends of the Arts, the show’s director and a veteran FOA stage performer. Dujua’s essaying the role of Dr. Jekyll and Hyde was commendable. He sunk his teeth into the role with conviction as he would other shows. He also sung from the heart as evidenced from his rendition of “This is the Moment” and “Confrontation.”

Aiza Mendoza has grown as an artist. She has shown improvement in her singing and confidence on stage. It would be nice to hear her version of “Someone Like You” — a moving piece from the same musical and sung by Linda Eder in the Broadway recording — but the song was absent from the night’s repertoire.

THIS IS THE MOMENT. Paul Dujua shares his version of a “Jekyll and Hyde” song.

A technical problem did not affect Anna Deleon Guerrero on stage as she sings one of the songs in “Sweeney Todd.” Her lapel microphone lost signal and she kept singing as any performer would and found a way to turn it on without looking distracted. Deleon Guerrero would have been better cast in another role to showcase her singing prowess.

As expected, Harold Easton and Dave Bucher proved their experience on stage as they breathed life to the roles of Judge Turpin and Sweeney Todd.

An interesting find for Friends of the Arts were Keneisha Parks, Ruth Delemos, and John Darag. It was refreshing to listen to Parks’ and Delemos’ version of the popular song “Defying Gravity.” Even Idina Menzel — the original Elphaba and who won a Tony for the said role — and Lea Salonga, the Filipina actress who is looking to land the role after her well-received stint as Fantine in the 25th Anniversary concert of Les Miserables in London’s O2 Arena — needed to work on their vocal technique to give justice to this song. In future performances, if FOA were to stage excerpts from Miss Saigon or Phantom of the Opera, Delemos would be a good Ellen or Gigi and Parks would do well as Christine. Meanwhile, Darag may find himself knocking on Broadway’s door with his talent. Should FOA stage the entire musical or excerpts of Les Miserables or Phantom of the Opera or Miss Saigon in the near future, Darag would make a fine Javert or Marius, The Phantom, or Thuy.

Hats off to the Friends of the Arts for this opening show of the season.

Despite meager financing, they were able to come up with a decent show to keep the public not only entertained but also in touch with their musicality.

Come December, FOA, according to Conner, will be doing a Christmas show with a hilarious version of a Christmas carol.

She adds that a Valentine show is also in order with the planned “I Love You. You are Perfect. Now, Change!” For their season finale, the group is holding its version of “The Three Musketeers.”

Conner tells Beach Road Magazine, that she would like to applaud Paul (Dujua) for making the show possible. “We are just so happy to have him. He is a professional with a capital “P.” We always feel that when Paul is doing the show, it’s in good hands.”

Hands down and thumbs up indeed for a show well done.

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o language barrier could dissuade him from learning new cuisines. Saipan World Resort’s executive chef Louis Ryu studied, became a chef and hurdled language difficulties.

Since becoming a chef, the 39-year-old Korean native has seen places and has worked in three five-star hotels prior to relocating to Saipan a few months ago. He has also earned recognition in a number of cooking competitions that truly enriched his solid resume.

On Saipan, Chef Ryu brings with him a wealth of culinary experience and is looking forward to improving the menu at the restaurants.

The former Burj Al Arab Hotel chef shares with Beach Road Magazine that they are planning to introduce a different buffet menu every day in December this year.

He says, “We are working on providing an Asian fusion menu.” He adds that they would like to serve an Asian fare — Filipino, Thai, Singapore — as well as Japanese, Russian, and Chinese dishes with island flavor.

At a gathering introducing the new management of Hanwha to the community, Chef Ryu displayed his culinary skills with his own version of flambé or flamed dessert.

With lights off, Chef Ryu and his sous chefs poured a flaming alcohol on the desserts and allowed the sapphire-blue flame to engulf fruits that made for

HELLO WORLD. Hanwha’s Saipan World Hotel welcomes Chef Louis Ryu. Right, Chef’s own flambe for dessert.

an impressive presentation.

And the flambé is one of the methods he knows by heart and not the only French in his growing vocabulary of cooking methods and dishes. He studied the French cuisine among other international cuisines, a tall order for him given the language barrier. But he prevailed with his dogged persistence in learning — an admirable quality that helps him overcome challenges on a daily basis as he serves buffets to an international audience.

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GOVERNOR’S HUMANITIES AWARDS

Honoring works that matter

by Alexie Villegas Zotomayor

“A man, a spirit whose lifetime of Present to receive the award in contributions can only be matched behalf of Piailug were his sons Tony by the perpetuity in which his Piailug, Henry and Asterio Tawalpiy. generous teachings will live on.”

The young Piailug conveyed his So says Dr. John Joyner, senior message of thanks. He says, policy adviser, in paying tribute to “I don’t know how to express Dr. Pius “Mau” Piailug, one of the our gratitude to the Humanities four Governor’s Humanities Awards Council.” honorees at the Azucena Hall of Joyner also says the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan on Oct. humanities’ mission honors and 29. preserves broad, rich multi-cultural Speaking on behalf of the heritage, supports the growth of governor that evening, Joyner new ideas, and promotes mutual heralded the contributions of respect for the diverse beliefs, arts Piailug in promoting and preserving and life values of each person and traditional navigation. group.

“The 21st century continues He says that through this IN THE COMPANY OF HONOREES. The 2010 Govenor’s Humanities Awards to bring advancement in science honorees pose with senior policy adviser Dr. John Joyner, left, Scott Russell, third right, principle and practice that the and technology, and a globalization and Tracey Guerrero, of the Humanities Council. humanities nurture and develop that connects the world like never democracy. “In our islands, it is both before. Dr. Mau’s life reminds us the responsibility and the privilege that, long before satellites and GPS of the Governor’s Humanities Council to ensure that these highlight technology, he and our other ancestors knew and relied on our Godevery aspect of our public life.” given connection to our land, to our water, and the stars. They knew the In the CNMI this year, the guardians of this legacy were given compass of Nature; they always knew how to find their way; they were special recognition along side Piailug. Other awardees that evening never lost,” says Joyner. were local historian and writer Don Farrell, preservation of CNMI Joyner calls Piailug a “master navigator,” “teacher” and history; Donald B. Mendiola, preservation of traditional cultural “preservationist” who helped inaugurate a cultural renaissance practices; Jose S. Dela Cruz, research and publication in the humanities; throughout all of Polynesia and Micronesia. Piailug, who passed away and Sudi Q. Napalan, outstanding humanities teacher. in 2010, was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in Farrell was cited by the Humanities Council for his leadership the Humanities. efforts in organizing the symposium on the Manhattan Project that featured lectures from scholars whose work delved into the Manhattan Project and the importance of Tinian in World War II history.

“It is always special to be recognized for doing a hard work,” replies Farrel who appreciates in equal measure the two awards he received from the Humanities Council.

The historian acknowledged the other awardees worthy of their awards and he felt humbled to be associated with them.

He tells Beach Road Magazine that he’s pleased the Manhattan Project symposium turned out well. What pleased him more was Congressman Gregorio Kilili Sablan’s introducing House Bill 6380 creating an annex of the American Memorial Park on Tinian. “I am pleased that Cong. Kilili, as a result of his attending and participating in the conference has introduced in the United States Congress House Bill 6380.”

The historian also wishes the younger generation to recognize history as something that is living. “The value of remembering history has a profit to it above the cash award you might receive from other types of work. It is something that I hope will encourage some of our youth to make history their profession, to become history professors, researchers, and writers.

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Amot Chamorro, a reference book that chronicles ancient knowledge and the practice of ancient herbal remedies.

Mendiola says, “Those who are interested in healing in the natural way, I want to continue with it and seek out healers who could probably teach them. If they are interested in weaving, [they can] go out and seek out the weavers who could probably teach them to become traditional weavers.”

Jose S. Dela Cruz expressed elation over the Humanities Council’s choosing him as recipient of the award for research and publication in the humanities. He tells Beach Road Magazine, “I’m shocked. I wasn’t expecting this at all. I appreciate the gesture on the part of the Humanities Council.”

The Humanities Council honors the former judge for his work on the newly released “From Colonialism to Self-Government: The Northern Marianas Experience.”

Dela Cruz shares that he is working on his second book, a novel, that focuses on the workings of the human mind. He says he has finished 200 pages and is looking forward to completing it in 2011.

The innovative educator Sudi Q. Napalan receives this year’s outstanding humanities teacher award for inculcating in her students the love of reading and introducing them to lifelong learning through literature. She says, “I am really honored to be recognized. It feels that my work in the library is validated. “ Aside from the major awardees, the Humanities Council also acknowledged the support of its benefactors. Tracy M. Guerrero, chair, and Scott Russell, executive director, handed plaques of recognition to the supporters.

Also given special recognition were the winners of the digital photography contest. The wall of the Azucena Hall morphed into a montage of their winning photographs that speaks volumes about their identity and their heritage. BRM

Developmental Health Watch 2 Years (24 Months) to 3 Years (36 Months) • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Frequent falling and difficulty with stairs Persistent drooling or very unclear speech Cannot build a tower of more than four blocks Difficulty manipulating small objects Cannot copy a circle by age 3 Cannot communicate in short phrases No involvement in “pretend” play Does not understand simple instructions Little interest in other children Extreme difficulty separating from mother or primary caregiver Poor eye contact Limited interest in toys Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once had

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‘Trunk or treat?’

by Alexie Villegas Zotomayor

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he only thing to fear is fear itself. This is what happens every Halloween when everyone tries to exploit his own fears — confront these fears and find humor in them all.

But trick or treating has for several generations been the monopoly of the young. It’s the time of the year when the young don their favorite superhero costumes or put on their grimmest look.

Like scuttled bags at night, the masked and children incognito converge at the American Memorial Park (National Historic Parks) for the Trunk or Treat. Cars loaded with treats line up at the parking lot not only to bring joy and treats to kids but also to entertain them.

It surely gives the toddlers a fright to come face to face with Grim Reaper, vampires, gargoyles, witches, among other frightening characters.

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As has been the usual sight every year, residents endure traffic gridlock going to the American Memorial Park as they find themselves jostling for parking spaces.

Parents alight their vehicles with babies in tow and proudly parade them on the street in their costumes in varied designs and motley colors.

Dusk beckons and the queues to the trunks at the park remain long and winding.

For the young kids proud of their favorite Halloween costume, the night is still young and there are more trunks to visit. As sweet as their tooth is, they would always see Halloween as a field day to stash sweets and memories.

Stopping at the cars of their choice, the trick or treating kids are now accustomed to greeting, “trunk or treat?” BRM

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DOUBLE CELEBRATION: Erick and Lala celebrates their first wedding anniversary, and 1st Birthday of their son Kyle, with friends and relatives last Oct. 23, at Gualo Rai.

STROLL AT THE PARK. Christian “Magas” Demapan poses with his cousins, Gengen “Snooki”, Roman “Dr. Bebe” and the Press Secretary Angel Demapan’s daughters, Kayla “Pop Star” and Ina “Lady Bug” at the American Memorial Park (Pacific TRICK OR TREAT? Ariel and Angel Legaspi are happy with their stash of sweets from trick or treating at DFS

BIG CELEBRATION. Jun Alciso III Jr., second from right, vice president of Marianas Advocates for Humanitarian Affairs Limited (MAHAL), celebrates his birthday with his members last October 29 at Kilili Beach.

ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT. Macoy gently paddles the boat and gives EJ and Eizen a lesson in boating.

FIGHTING FLU. Children pose with Kung Flu mascot during Glimpses’ Health and Wellness Fair on Nov. 20.

‘WHERE’S MY CANDY?’ Kids line up to receive their treats at the American Memorial Park on Halloween.

UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST. Saipan divers show their entries to the pumpkin carving contest.

WICKED. Keneisha Parks and Ruth Delemos in a scene from “Wicked” during an FOA presentation.

LUNCH HOUR. William S. Reyes Elem. School students during their lunch break.

FIGHTING DIABETES. Members of the community flock to the Diabetes Coalition booth to find out how they can fight the disease.

beach road HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED. Seventh Day Adventist students hold up their “thank you” cards for the veterans.

“THANK YOU, BRIDGE CAPITAL!”. Beautify CNMI accepts the donation from Bridge Capital principal and ceo John K. Baldwin with Gov. Fitial in attendance.

THE RIGHT WAY. Members of the Bike Safety group welcome passersby to their Subway booth at the Health and Wellness Fair with presentations and tips on safe pedaling on the road.

THANK YOU. CDR. Darren Mcpherson, commanding officer, USS Sterett, receives a thank you card from an SDA School student on Veterans Day.

‘WE LOVE SAIPAN.’ Visiting Navy officers enjoy their stay on Saipan and are seen having snack at Hard Rock Cafe.

COMMUNITY PROJECT. Officers and crew of the USS Sterett pose for a group photo with students and teachers of WSR Elementary School during their community project last month.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Dave Burger, third from left, poses with staff and guests during his office’s Thanksgiving feast.

PRAYER FOR THE WORKERS. A child joins her parents in support of the prayer vigil for workers.

HONORING THE VETERANS. WWII Veteran Kenneth Kubo, who has long been residing on island, is given special recognition by Commodore Awai on Nov. 11 at the Pacific Historic Parks. .

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limpses of Saipan believes in this adage as it held the first annual Saipan Health and Wellness Fair at the Civic Center on Nov. 20.

Early on a Saturday morning, the exhibits have not yet been set up and people are starting to mill about the fair grounds inquiring about the various booths.

Foremost of Saipan, coincidentally, held its launch of the non-fat milk at the booth where it distributed milk samples to the members of the community.

According to Foremost, non-fat milk is a good source of nutrients minus the fat that milk drinkers get from the full cream milk. It’s ideal for those watching their weight and diet, monitoring their blood pressure and cholesterol level.

At the Subway booth, the Bike Safety group disseminates information on how best to keep the roads a safe haven for those on bicycles. A demonstration on fixing bikes and cyclists pedaling are great attraction to the fair visitors.

Aware of the need to monitor blood pressure and blood sugar level, the local residents also line up at the PHI Pharmacy booth where Casey and Natalie Codiane administer the blood pressure and blood sugar check. Mr. Casey tells Beach Road Magazine, “It’s a fun experience. It’s interesting to see how interested everyone is to get their medical readings.”

Natalie Codiane, an intern of PHI, also acknowledges the good turnout.

In between interviews, Natalie explains to the people what their blood sugar levels should be and what are the risk factors of diabetes. “It’s been a great turnout. We had a line all morning. We’re running out of supplies and we’re doing very good.”

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A GATHERING FOR WELLNESS. Lt. Gov. Eloy S. Inos visits the booths of the Health and Wellness Fair and poses with supporters of the fair.

A visit by Lt. Gov. Eloy Inos was unexpected. He checked the booths and got the chance to speak with the members of the community.

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where the winning pieces of Janet Estrellado, winner; Dowen Jocson, second place; and Josie Santos, third place, 12 years old and over; Angelica Narvaez, winner; Seung Yeon Han, second and Michelle Palacios, third place, 11 years old and below; were put on display. Whittling down the entries to the winning six entries was no easy task for judges Robert Hunter, Hee Jae Lee, Jackie Van Dam, and Captain Pua. However, they confess they did have a great time examining the posters.

There are students too who check the health and wellness publications available at the Little Darlings booths.

The elderly are administered the Berg Balance Scale test that predicts a person’s susceptibility to falling and sustaining fracture. As well, in the same Marianas Health Services booth, the body mass index of interested individuals was taken.

At the CCA and Diabetes Coalition Group’s booths, information on how best to control cancer and diabetes are passed on to the passersby. Tina Sablan of the Commonwealth Cancer Association, engaged the passersby in trivia of risk factors for cancer and how the incidence of cancer can be mitigated.

Also present at the fair were Coastal Resources Management, Northern Marianas Protection and Advocacy Systems Inc. and Hinemlu Familia.

Mieko Carey — a prominent triathlete — was at the Brabu Pharmacy booth; Del Benson showed his photographs to the passersby. John Moreno, of the HIV-STD Prevention Program booth and his colleagues distributed pamphlets on the disease and provided free HIV test.

Luis John Castro served as the fair’s master of ceremonies while Dave Chen of Dave Corporation handled the sound system.

Through the fair, Glimpses shares with the community its commitment to promoting health and wellness. BRM

CANCER TRIVIA. Tina Sablan shares some interesting information on cancer.

NON-FAT MILK — FREE. Foremost launches non-fat milk at the fair.

POSTERS. Hee Jae Lee, who judged the posters, poses with Annie San Nicolas of Glimpses.

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GOOD READING. PHI Pharmacy offers free medical readings.

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Charity has many faces

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Jason Shroeder, a newlywed couple who have yet to make plans on how they will spend the unexpected windfall.

Lucky are those who will benefit from the generosity of Shroeder and the many other supporters of the American Red Cross. Finding $100 for a ticket during these hard economic times was a challenge for some but the supporters knew for change to happen, charity begins at home.

Beach Road Magazine shares with the readers some snapshots of the successful fundraiser. BRM

in’t no mountain high enough” indeed, if all would join hands for a common cause.

That was the case during the American Red Cross fundraiser at Fiesta Resort & Spa on Oct. 23. Despite the challenging times, penny pinching was set aside for a sublime cause.

Clad in bellbottoms, mini skirts, psychedelic attires, among other interesting mementoes from the ‘60s, supporters flooded the lobby of Fiesta Resort as they queued for an opportunity to support the various American Red Cross programs and to take their chance at winning the $15,000 at stake in the raffle draw.

That lucky prize went to Rebecca and

BIG WINNER. Rebecca Shroeder, and her husband, answer questions from the media after being declared major winner in Club 200 raffle.

FULL SUPPORT. Members of the community come out in full support of American Red Cross’s Club 200.

Clockwise, Jason and Rebecca Shroeder are $15,000 richer; Nola Hix with friends; Mili and members of the ARC committee; Kelly Bucher wins the costume contest; Mike Manglona enjoys company of friends; the Transpac family with Tina Sablan and John Hirsh; Barry and Maggie Wonenberg with KSPN’s Jeannette Rocher and cameraman; Chailang Palacios and friend at the dance floor; Lori Serna and company; and the Hyatt Regency Saipan group.

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Fabulous Legs

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ack and badder than ever –– it’s the truth about how to get the legs you want. Separate fact from fiction and learn the truth about how to get the hams you have always wanted.

No if’s or and’s, but definitely some butt!

Beginners Truth: The legs house the largest muscles in the body. Getting these massive muscles moving will help you burn more calories than any other exercise using just the upper body. It does not take much to get the legs moving and the calories melting. Start with a walk and work your way up to a run. The journey to better legs begins with a single step!

Fiction: Doing lunges is the best way to work your butt.

This is mostly fiction because lunges by themselves will only do so much for so long. Lunges, when done properly, will work the quads, core, hips and rear in one simple exercise. But it works best when combined with diet and other lower body exercises like squats and dead lifts.

Intermediate Truth: Plateaus suck. It happens to legs just like any other part of the body. Just when you are losing inches and gaining cuts, it suddenly stops. What gives? My friend, your body is bored. You have to find some way to wake up your legs and keep them interested in what you are doing. If you have been squatting, vary your depth. If you have been lunging with a front lunge, work a reverse lunge. The key to breaking through your plateau is patience and variation. Keep at it and you will get through it.

Fiction: You have to work legs every day to get results.

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routines, and days is the best way to protect you against injuries and keep those results coming.

Experienced Truth: Consuming quality protein after a workout is a good way to encourage growth and repair of the legs. This is ABSOLUTELY true. The body absorbs proteins best in the 20-40 minutes post exercise. Getting in whey and or soy protein, glutamine, amino acids and the like are a great way to help your legs recover and get stronger. And as an added benefit you will notice that you are less sore after your workouts if you consume the proteins, stretch and get plenty of water.

Fiction: Bigger is better. How many of you have seen someone walking around in shorts with massive quads, and puny arms? I have seen it and believe me it is truly hilarious. Balanced is better. Your legs should be well proportioned with your chest, back and upper body. To get the look that you want the abs need to be in good shape too.

That’s the skinny on the legs! We’ve talked nutrition, exercises, and fact and fiction. On to the upper body. Go forth and get ripped!

• Personal Trainer for 6 years • Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science • Master of Science in Business Administration • Former member of U.S. Track and Field Team

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BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR

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hat the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. This has been the case with Mieko Carey as she raced against the world’s best in the XTERRA World in Maui, Hawaii on Oct. 24.

Her mental fortitude helped her defy her physical limits and finish the race in 13th place, two ranks higher than what she expected.

She says, “I never think about negative. I just tried to keep going.”

And keep going she did.

After finishing the race in Maui, Carey emailed her friends and shared the good news. She writes, “I finished XTERRA World Championship….The race was good, 550 people joined from all over the world.

In an interview during the Health and Wellness Fair on Nov. 20, Carey tells Beach Road Magazine that she is mentally more prepared for the race. She says she is more prepared in 2010 than last year.

And the results proved her right. She was a repeat winner in XTERRA

RELAXING. Mieko Carey with other triathletes at the conclusion of XTERRA World.

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‘WE MADE IT.’ Kevin and Mieko Carey pose at the completion of their stint at XTERRA World on Oct. 24.

Japan this year, finished third in both XTERRA Saipan and Guam, and 13th in the XTERRA World.

She has also figured prominently in other races.

Even in the Round the Ridge Bike Race, despite a crash in the so-called “Kimikaze Trail,” Carey still managed to overcome that setback and finished first — the first female — winner of the maiden Round the Ridge race last Nov. 6.

Despite negotiating slippery slopes, Carey still arrived at the finish line a minute earlier than male runners-up Jazzy Garcia and Butch Sublemente.

The bikers negotiated the course from old Saipan Radar station, heading to Sirehena, Kalabera Cave, Bird Island Lookout and back.

In all these competitions, Carey has maintained the indomitable spirit to prevail no matter if her legs are losing steam. She says she does not entertain negative thoughts in every race she enters and she keeps pushing herself in pursuit of winning over no one else but herself.

This month, Carey is out to prove a point to herself again and see if she could beat her own expectations in joining the Hell of the Marianas, a punishing 100-kilometer bike race to be participated in as well by cyclists from Russia, Australia, Japan, and Korea.

For Carey, the moment she starts hitting the pedals, there’s no looking back. BRM

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Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19) You’ll be inspired to be even more impulsive, eager and enthusiastic than usual.

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20) Regardless of who delivers the attractive offer, how reputable it seems to be or how tempted you are, you’ll still need to remember one thing: If it sounds too good to be true, it just might be.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21 ) At the moment, you feel wonderful — completely free to let your feelings out, regardless of what they happen to be or where you happen to be when they emerge. It’s time to gather and meet with friends.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You’re currently in the mood to experience a gamut of emotions. You’re also in the mood to do everything in a very, very big way.

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Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Changing plans doesn’t bother you. Try to be gentle on your companions, however, who may initially be disappointed — until they hear your brilliant strategy for Plan B.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) You can feel a change, and you just know it’s going to be a big one.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 23): Find someone who’s brave enough to just drop everything and go along with you. You know you won’t have any trouble.

Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21) Believe it or not, a family member may be able to help you with any financial problems you’re experiencing at the moment. Give them a call. Even if they can’t hand you what you need, they may be able to come up with a plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Creativity has never been something your sign is short on. Don’t go anywhere without paper and pencil. One never knows when the Muse will alight.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Opportunities for growth are going to come your way in fast and furious style and you won’t want to miss out on a single one.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18): You have something to celebrate; everyone in a position of authority over you is so darned happy with your work. Just don’t forget that certain someone who’d like to join you.

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) A situation is about to develop more rapidly than you anticipated.

Luckily you’re on your game this month, and you’ll keep up with ease.