Island Snapshots – Nov. 15, 2016
- Acting governor Victor Hocog, right, and Brig. Gen. Stephen K. Curda, left, commander of the 9th Mission Support Command in Fort Shafter, Hawaii, are assisted by cadet Nicole Malasarte as they offer a wreath at the American Memorial Park circle of honor as part of the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. (Michael T. Santos)
- Acting governor Victor Hocog, Brig. Gen. Stephen K. Curda, commander of the 9th Mission Support Command in Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP), and acting mayor Antonia Tudela are joined by veterans at the American Memorial Park circle of honor as part of the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. (Michael T. Santos)
- The flags of the 50 states and territories of the United States are on display at the American Memorial Park grounds as part of the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. (Mackenzie Perez)
- Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP) and acting mayor Antonia Tudela present a congressional commendation to a Vietnam veteran during the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11, at the American Memorial Park. (Mackenzie Perez)
- Local cadets and active officers join Brig. Gen. Stephen K. Curda, commander of the 9th Mission Support Command in Fort Shafter, Hawaii, after the Veterans Day rites at the American Memorial Park on Nov. 11. (Erwin Encinares)
- Participants in the Veterans Day ceremonies at the American Memorial Park have their picture taken after the Veterans Day rites on Nov. 11. (Erwin Encinares)
- Marianas High School teacher John Davis, right, receives a certificate from Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP), center, and acting mayor Antonia Tudela. (Mackenzie Perez)
- BOARD MEETING Commonwealth Utilities Cop. board members adopt the agenda prior to receiving public comments during their board meeting on Nov. 15, 2016, at the CUC conference room. (Michael T. Santos)
- ONE-YEAR FREE CAR SERVICE Joeten Motors donates the free use of a Kia Cadenza for one year to Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. This donation includes insurance coverage and maintenance for one year. This gesture of generosity is a continuation of Joeten family’s long years of support to the diocese. When bishop emeritus Tomas Camacho was appointed bishop in 1984, Joeten Motors also donated a vehicle to the diocese. Jimenez, center, front row, expressed his deep gratitude to the Joeten family for this generous donation. He is shown here with the staff of Joeten Motors’ board of directors, front row, from left, Annie Sablan, Patricia Palacios, Clarence Tenorio, Frances Demapan, and Priscilla Tenorio. (Contributed Photo)
- HANMI THANKS SUGIE Outgoing Pacific Islands Club general manager Hiroki Sugie, second from right, receives a plaque of appreciation from the board of directors of the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands at PIC on Nov. 23, 2016. Sugie has served on the HANMI board for several years, including several terms as secretary. His new position is GM of Hotel Nikko Guam. Pictured from left are HANMI vice chair Nick Nishikawa, HANMI chair Gloria Cavanagh, Sugie, and HANMI treasurer Mike Johnson. (Contributed Photo)
- TOKYO DISNEYLAND Students from Saipan along with the two coordinators sent from Saipan Mayor’s Office pose for a photo in front of Tokyo Disneyland Theme Park on Nov. 14. (Contributed Photo)