Faculty, staff, and students from the different degree and certificate programs, as well as counseling, financial aid, and admissions staff will be on hand to answer questions. Current students will also be speaking about their experiences at NMC.
Individuals who attend the free information session will have their application fee and their placement test fees waived for the Spring and Summer 2010 semesters. This represents a savings of about $75 for either semester.
MMAC meeting
(MMAC) — The Marianas March Against Cancer 2010 Organizing Committee will have a committee meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the Chamolinan Room of the Hyatt Regency.
For more information, e-mail 2010 Chairwoman Janine Nogis at [email protected].
MHS open house
(MHS) — Marianas High School will host its second open house on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Students will be released at 1 p.m. on this day to allow the school time to prepare for the event. During the open house, progress reports will be distributed for second quarter grades.
CONGRATULATIONS! Sonya Palacios Pangelinan Dancoe has passed the professional engineering examination administered by the National Council of Engineering Examiners and Surveying. The daughter of Alfred K. & Cil P. Pangelinan of Saipan, Sonya is currently a civil engineer of Southwest Solar Technology in Phoenix, Arizona where she works on renewable energy projects. She received her bachelor of science degree in civil engineering at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan and is an alumnus of Mt. Carmel School. Sonya is married to Curtis Dancoe and they have two kids, Dalton and Vanessa. Contributed photo
Outstanding employees
Jocelyn R. Asistores of McDonald’s Chalan Pale Arnold Road is the company’s 2009 Manager of the Year. She received her award during the 16th annual McDonald’s Christmas Party at the Fiesta Resort on Dec. 24, 2009. From left, Marcia E. Ayuyu, store general manager; Jocelyn Asistores; and Joe C. Ayuyu, president/owner of McDonald’s.
Crisanta D. Daliva of McDonald’s Garapan Beach Rd., center, was also named the company’s 2009 Manager of the Year.
Gil Gapor, center, is the Employee of the Year of McDonald’s Chalan Pale Arnold Road.
Shiela Kate Ayuyu, center, is Employee of the Year of McDonald’s Garapan Beach Rd. Contributed photos
Tinian Hot Pepper Festival on Feb. 13 and 14
(MVA) — One of the Northern Mariana Islands’ most popular celebrations, the seventh Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival, will be held on Feb. 13 and 14 at Tachogna Beach on the beautiful island of Tinian.
This cultural celebration of Tinian’s internationally coveted spicy pepper, locally known as “donni sali,” showcases locally prepared food products, arts and crafts, and island style entertainment by Northern Marianas young singers, band members, and dancers.
Visitors can compete in a variety of competitions, including the challenging hot pepper eating contest, and the “Estofao Pika” cooking contest.
Visitors can compete in a karaoke singing contest, a dragon boat race, or the chacha dance contest.
Children and adults alike will enjoy the hermit crab race. This year’s festival will also feature various vendor booths.
Food buffs will be especially interested in the challenging hot pepper eating contest, as well as the “Estofao Pika” cooking contest.
This Chamorro delicacy, a local version of chicken adobo, is made with fresh native chicken and many spices, with the primary one being the hot “donni sali.”
“This is one of the NMI’s highlights of the year,” Marianas Visitors Authority Managing Director Perry Tenorio said. “Residents flock to this event — it’s a great place for tourists to really experience the Chamorro and Carolinian culture in a beautiful setting.”
For more information, contact the MVA Tinian office at 433-9365 or e-mail [email protected].
Saipan-da plays Santa to visiting children
(MVA) — In the spirit of the holidays, a life-size Saipan-da played Santa Claus to children arriving on Saipan on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The panda-inspired mascot greeted children at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport on 26 flights arriving over the two-day period.
Over 600 children, 11 years old and under, also received a special Saipan-da backpack, courtesy of Saipan-da and his workshop at the Marianas Visitors Authority.
“One of our most delightful annual activities is to give a gift to children arriving at Christmas time,” said MVA Managing Director Perry Tenorio. “This treasured tradition puts a smile on both their faces — and ours — and helps make their visit to Saipan, Tinian and Rota even more memorable.”
MVA said Saipan-da is a popular figure among both children and adults in Japan and has helped build name recognition for the Saipan-Tinian-Rota destination.
