Bright and early at 8 a.m. sharp, the business volunteers began the cleanup process and successfully collected over 25 bags of trash and four truckloads of debris by 12 noon.
According to Tinian Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Mendiola-Long, “This was a real eye opener to all of us, seeing the type of trash that washes up on our shores was frightening. I never knew how much plastic collects on our beaches. It is one thing to see it on the beach as you walk by or while you are swimming or BBQing at the beach, but to sit there and collect trash for four hours and fill bag after bag after bag was a wake up call for continued action. I would venture to say that nearly 2/3rds of all our 27 bags of trash was filled with plastics.”
The chamber said the event was a huge success and the coastal cleanup event will now turn into a regular quarterly project for the Tinian Chamber of Commerce.
“After we spent the morning collecting the enormous amounts of trash, all of the chamber members recommended that we continue to hold coastal cleanup events every three months. Everyone really had a good time and it turned out to be a good way to bring the community and families together for a great cause. It was and will be a win-win for everyone involved…including mother nature,” said Mendiola-Long
The Tinian Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following participants and companies who helped tremendously in the 2009 International Coastal Cleanup Day: Allen Perez, Susan Cruz, Michelle Cruz, Mariah Cruz, Giancarlo San Nicolas, Patricia San Nicolas, JP San Nicolas, Kemmy Evangelista, Arley Long, Tasi Long, Isa Long, Cielo Long, Phillip Long, Rigor Barit, Vince Requiron, Tandy Rutor, Sherwin Pascua, Henry Hofschneider, Luis Hofschneider, Adrian Yue, Audrey Yue, Don Power, Liza Power, Sen. Jude Hofschneider, Ray Dela Cruz, Ike Quichocho, Janet King, Bal Thapa, Maxir Thapa and Freddy Hofschneider.
The businesses included Sherman Consulting LLC (CNMI), Susan’s Creations, AMP Investments, Tinian Mobil Western Union, Tinian Mobil Mart, Bridge Investment Group, LLC, Tinian Ice & Water Inc, Power International Builders, San Nicolas Law Firm, King Law Firm, Quichocho Enterprises, Tinian Dynasty Casino, Tinian Farmers and Fisherman’s Co-op Producers, Tinian Real Estate Investments, LLC, Maeda Pacific and Sherman Consulting, LLC (GUAM).
Brilliant Star to mark Peace Day
(Brilliant Star School) — Today, Sept. 21, marks the 10th annual United Nations International Peace Day.
The upper elementary students at Brilliant Star School on Navy Hill have been learning about International Peace Day and will be participating in a variety of activities with the school to mark this occasion.
At 8:30 a.m., the students will unveil their five-foot tall peace pole, featuring the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in Carolinian, Chamorro, Mandarin and English, and dedicate it to the school with a reading of class poetry.
Later in the morning, the school will participate in “Sing Peace Around the World.”
The students will be joining children from around the globe, as Montessori schools world-wide come together to create 24 hours of singing with schools from 30 participating countries.
Statement of support signing
(Supreme Court) — Chief Justice Miguel S. Demapan will be signing a statement of support for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve organization on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. at the House of Justice on Beach Road in Susupe.
The statement will remind us that women and men of our community have put their lives on the line defending the liberties and freedoms we enjoy.
The mission of ESGR, an agency of the Department of Defense, is to gain and maintain employer support for National Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict through mediation.
(MVA) — Nominations for the Marianas Visitors Authority’s first Tourism Industry Excellence Awards are beginning to trickle in, as the visitors authority prepares to recognize individuals and organizations for advancing tourism this year.
Members of MVA have begun submitting nominations to recognize the work of those who have contributed toward promoting the Northern Marianas as a safe and hospitable sports and leisure destination.
The nomination deadline is Sept. 30.
For more information, call Martin Duenas or Ed Diaz at 662-3200 or -01.
