JANUARY 2015

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MACKENZIE DERN

SURF’S UP!

BROGANWALKER

HEALTHY NEW YEAR

REBECCATOMADA

Female athletes take on jiu-jitsu

health and Fitness guide to

help you get started

Guam’s surf scene is rising like the tides

TRAVEL Ireland BEAUTY AND FASHION2015 hairstyle trends

CALENDARGuide to January

ESSENCE OF GUAmWomen in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

ARTIST SPOTLIGHTSkip Entertainment Company

HEALTH AND FITNESSHave a healthy new year

RESTAURANTS SPOTLIGHTVegan and vegetarian dining

SPECIAL FEATURENutrition for breast-feeding moms

ADVERTORIALOnward Resort Guam

FOREmOST® RECIPE CLUBClassic bread pudding

OUT & ABOUTReaders’ and events photos

SPORTSGuam’s surf scene is rising

On the cover: (From left) Friends and colleagues Rebecca Tomada and Brogan Walker, known as the Killer Bees, train and compete with Purebred Jiu Jitsu Academy Guam. The two write a jiu-jitsu blog: killabeefightersblog.wordpress.com (See story on page 10). Photo by Joe Cruz.

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STORY BY Thomas Johnson

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Wandering through the irish countryside, you tend to discover that the emerald isle is, if nothing else, a land of stories and storytellers. every county and town, every mountain and valley, has its share of folklore and history, and there are always plenty of friendly folk at a nearby pub willing to share a story over a cold pint or a cup of warm irish coffee. even the land, with its rolling green hills, soaring clifflines and unusual rock formations, feels like it came straight out of a storybook.

Ireland’s climate most of the year is very similar to that of Ore-gon and Washington state, and if you love talking about the weather, there’s almost no better place to visit, but I wouldn’t recommend talking to a resident about the weather if you’re in a hurry. If the Es-kimos have over 50 different words to describe snow, the Irish have at least as many ways to describe rain, because there’s just that much of it. Fortunately, the people are as warm as the weather is cool, and more often than not, you’ll find yourself leaving a pub or restaurant with more friends than you had walking in.

From the airport to Dublin, the first thing you’ll notice is the distinct mix of old and new. Fresh pavement along the main thor-oughfares mingles with smaller, much older cobblestone roads, and modern office buildings along the city’s quays and canals share space with pubs and residences decades and centuries old.

The city has existed for more than 1,000 years, and some of the remnants of historic Dublin’s original cobblestone street plan can still be seen in places like the Temple Bar area, a former cultural haven for musicians and artists. These days, Temple Bar is a hotspot for young European and American tourists, with trendy restaurants and modern dance clubs that seem at odds with the quaint cobbled

paving stones. It can be a great place for young people to congregate, but prices can be nearly double what a meal or drink would cost at another pub or restaurant outside of Temple Bar.

For those who are in the mood for something a bit less tour-isty (and pricey) than Temple Bar, real Irish entertainment is always waiting for those resourceful enough to seek it out. Ireland is famous for its pubs and traditional music and many of the older pubs in Dublin still offer a lively atmosphere and a great bit of craic (a Gaelic word, pronounced “crack” and loosely translated as “good times.”)

There are great little pubs all over Dublin, but some of the best I’ve visited are the Brazen Head (which is Ireland’s oldest pub at 816 years old), Johnnie Fox’s (Ireland’s highest pub, located in the moun-tains just outside of Dublin) and the Cobblestone, which hosts a traditional jam session pub every night featuring dozens of local traditional musicians.

Dublin, like many European cities, is a walking city. Buses and taxis are fairly cheap, but the city center is very easy to navigate, with most attractions being on either side of the River Liffey. At peak hours, the amount of pedestrian traffic on the cobblestone streets can slow traffic to a crawl and walking can often be much faster.

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Western IrelandTo the west of Dublin is the scenic bay city of Galway, within easy

reach of the villages of Connemara and Cong on either side. The craggy limestone highlands known as The Burren, high above the Connemara side of Galway Bay, are home to the famous Poulnabrone dolmen(portal tombs), free-standing stone grave structures that are older than Stone-henge and the Pyramids of Giza.

You also can’t visit the area without traveling to the Cliffs of Moher, arguably one of the world’s most breathtaking clifflines. The five-mile-long cliffs are one of Ireland’s greatest attractions, bringing over one mil-lion visitors a year, and more daring visitors can leave the main visitor area to hike along part of the Burren Way, a long-distance hiking trail that temporarily passes along the edges of the outer cliffs. On the cliff-side portion of the Burren Way, the trail has no railing, and winds along the cliff are strong enough to cause careless hikers to lose their footing.

For those who prefer cultural history, the countryside is also filled with historical castles, monastic sites and manor houses. One of the most famous of these is Kylemore Abbey on the Kylemore Castle grounds in Connemara, built in 1871 by Mitchell Henry, a wealthy English doctor, as a gift to his wife, Margaret. It eventually became home to a group of refu-gee Benedictine nuns, who converted the castle grounds into an inter-national girls’ boarding school in 1920. Until its formal closing in 2010, Kylemore Abbey School was known as one of Ireland’s most exclusive boarding schools for girls. The castle and its surrounding estate are now one of the most visited tour sites in Western Ireland.

Northern IrelandWhile Northern Ireland is still technically part of the island

of Ireland, it’s part of the United Kingdom. However, Northern Ireland can easily be entered without a passport and shouldn’t be overlooked on any visit to the Emerald Isle. However, the British pound is the currency instead of the Euro used in the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland boasts some of Ireland’s most scenic attractions, including the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Gi-ant’s Causeway, a natural seaside formation of 40,000 polygonal basalt columns.

Northern Ireland is home to Belfast, one of Ireland’s best-known shipbuilding cities. The city was once famous for being home to renowned shipbuilding company Harland and Wolff, which rose to fame by building several ocean liners for the White Star Line company, including a seemingly unsinkable ship known as the R.M.S. Titanic.

The city houses the Titanic Memorial, dedicated to all those who perished on the iconic ship’s maiden voyage. Sadly, the city produced its last ship in 2003, but the cranes responsible for the building of the Titanic still stand historically preserved in the harbor to this day. And right across the street from the cranes is Titanic Studios, where the outdoor scenes for the hit TV show “Game of Thrones” where filmed. Guided tours of many of the show’s locations depart from Belfast and Dublin on a regular basis.

(Opposite page:) Kylemore Abbey. (Clockwise from top left:) Polnabrone Dolmen in Burren, Co. Clare; the Cliffs of Moher; the new Titanic visitor centre in Titanic Quarter, Belfast. The Titanic Belfast has attracted nearly one million visitors in its first year (SurangaSL / Shutterstock.com); Dublin waterfront and historic Ha’penny Bridge.

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Hair fashion revolves and evolves every decade. Styles from the mid- to late 1900’s have been creeping into our time.

More men are growing out their hair on top while tightening and shaving the sides as an undercut. Comb-over styles slipped into popularity in the late 2014, ranging from moderate (smooth fades) to cutting edge (total disconnection). This trend may continue throughout 2015.

Women’s hairstyles are getting ever bolder as short pixie cuts and undercuts similar to men’s cuts are in. Colors are more dimensional and intense (deep rainbow shades and pastels). Ombré and Balayage color dimensions were hot in 2014 and will continue to be in style as more women opt for this low maintenance hairstyle.

The newest technique called “Blur” is sweeping the celebrity world. This style involves two shades of colors, plus a creation of another color from those two shades. This is definitely not an easy task to do yourself.

This year will definitely be bold, easy and colorful.

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JANUARYevents

Continuing until Jan. 30

“Creative Hands: Selected Works by Local Artists”Location: Isla Center for the ArtsTime: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week-days; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on SaturdaysAdmission is free

Jan. 3

42nd Annual Cross Island Road 10M run Location: Rizal Beach, AgatShow time: 5 a.m.Go time: 6 a.m.

Jan. 4

Youth Bowler of the MonthLocation: Central Lanes Bowling CenterTime: 10 a.m. Open to bowlers 21 years old and youngerContact: guambowlingcongress@gmail.com

Jan. 8

Farm to Table market Location: Mangilao Night Market site, across mayor’s officeTime: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jan. 10

Tumon FiestaLocation: Blessed Diego Luis San Vitores church

Jan. 11

Guam Senior Annual Bowling ChampionshipLocation: Central Lanes Bowling CenterTime: 10 a.m. Contact: guambowlingcongress@gmail.com

Jan. 17

Chalan Pago Fiesta

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Budweiser King and Prince of the LanesLocation: Central Lanes Bowling CenterTime: 11 a.m. Open to bowlers with 179 average and below Contact: guambowlingcongress@gmail.com

Jan. 18

“We Run This” 2K/5K Fun Run/WalkLocation: Chamorro VillageShow time: 5 a.m. Go time: 6 a.m.

Jan. 25

The Marianas Yacht Club’s Annual “Blues by the Bay” Location: Sasa Bay, PitiTime: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Tickets available at the door

Jan. 25

Guam Senior Bowler of the MonthLocation: Central Lanes Bowling CenterTime: 10 a.m. Open to bowlers with 179 average and below Contact: guambowlingcongress@gmail.com

Jan. 28 and 29

Guam Symphony Society’s Young Artist CompetitionLocation: University of Guam Fine Arts TheaterTime: 7 p.m.Free admission

featured event

Jan. 18 and 19

3rd Annual Latte Peace FestivalThe Office of the Mayor for Tamuning, Tumon and Harmon and

its community partners are hosting a celebration of peace at the

Tamuning Park. The two-day festival will feature live performances

from local talent, food and craft vendors, booths from various

community organizations promoting peace and non-violence and

other entertainment. The beginning of the event is signified by the

lighting of three latte stones and the laying of a wreath at the Peace

Monument. Artists, crafters and performers who wish to participate

can call the mayor’s office at 646-8646 or 646-5211.

LOCATION: Tamuning ParkTIMe: Full-day event ADMISSION: Free

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for the past several years, female athletes have been making strides in the sport of Brazilian jiujitsu, opening doors for future and current athletes. these women have risen to the challenge to make names for themselves, testing and proving their strength and inspiring up-and-coming athletes.

STORY BY Thomas Johnson and Joy White PHOTOS BY Joe Cruz of Fstop Guam Photography

Women bring it to the mat in

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For 21-year-old Mackenzie Dern of Arizona, jiu-jitsu is more than a sport; it’s a way of life. As the daughter and student of legendary jiu-jitsu fighter Wellington “Megaton” Dias and a legacy of the Gracie lineage, Dern began entering adult tournaments at the age of 14, es-tablishing herself as a serious contender early on.

Since then, Dern has become something of a phenomenon, taking the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Champion and No Gi World Champion titles six times each in various belt classifica-tions. She earned her black belt in 2013, and as of December, she was ranked as the IBJJF’s second leading female black belt in the world. Dern visited Guam in November while on a Japan seminar tour and offered workshops and advice for other athletes.

Teaching the women’s class at Megaton Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Arizona, Dern has been working to introduce more women to the sport. Having done jiu-jitsu since childhood, she grew up on the mat, but she says she understands why some women might have trouble adjusting.

“I know the first thing women think when they come to the sport is that they don’t want to be close to sweaty guys. So I try to get them comfortable with rolling and having someone in your per-sonal space. I think it’s better to start with a woman and then after a couple of months, get them to come to the mixed classes where I train at,” Dern says.

Blue belts Brogan Walker and Rebecca Tomada, known as the Killer Bees, have been training and competing in the sport for about three years. Walker and Tomada train at Purebred JiuJitsu Academy Guam. Both competed in the Asian International Open in Nagoya in

November, where Tomada took silver in her weight class. Brogan first competed in Southern California. As a white belt, she

competed and won against a blue belt. “I was surprised I won, but it was a good experience for the first time, especially when a fight is not always good,” she says.

Before her first competition, Tomada recalls being somewhat nervous, but determined. “I felt that I needed to do it,” she says. Win or lose, the experience of competing is an adventure. “You either win or you learn,” Tomada says. Competitions offer an opportunity to cri-tique one’s technique in a way that athletes can’t during training.

When it comes to showing that female athletes are getting their fair share of the spotlight, these athletes are proud of their role in the movement and encourage other women to step up.

“It means everything to me. I made a lot of history, and I feel like

Mackenzie Dern is a black belt and instructor at Megaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Arizona. She conducted seminars at the Universal Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Academy on Guam in November.

“It means everythIng to me. I made a lot of hIstory, and I feel lIke we’re pIoneers. [. . .] I feel lIke we can InspIre other people In anythIng, not just jIujItsu, and to take rIsks.”

~ BROGAN WALKER

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we’re pioneers. [. . .] I feel like we can inspire other people in anything, not just jiu-jitsu, and to take risks,” Walker says. More than that, To-mada says, “We hope to inspire others not to just do it, but also to be the best at it.”

“Ladies are welcome to join [jiu-jitsu]. You have no idea of your potential and how strong you are. Jiu-jitsu changes lives for the bet-ter,” Tomada says.

For Walker it’s very important that she be good role model. “When people see you succeeding, they’ll be inspired to do more.” In addition to jiu-jitsu training and competing, Walker also does Muay Thai and has her own clinic called Elite Muay Thai to help spread the awareness of the sport and encourage others to get involved.

On the topic of girls pursuing jiu-jitsu professionally, Dern says, “While I don’t want to force anything, I hope that girls see the possi-

bilities. I mean, my whole life is possible because of my sponsors and seminars and tournaments, so I make a living off of sponsorships, and that’s really rare for women . . . It’s getting better. Back in the day, girls couldn’t even get sponsorships, but I’m hoping that the newcomer blue belts see that we as women can make a living doing this and pursue it seriously.”

In addition to personal victories on the mat, jiu-jitsu can be a team sport. Tomada and Walker attribute a lot of their success to help from the Purebred team and their coaches Stephen and Dara Rob-erto. The academy and the team support each other at competitions. Camaraderie builds between the teammates as they all strive for and help each other accomplish the same goals.

Rebecca Tomada, white gi, and Brogan Walker, black gi, are both blue belts and train at the Purebred JiuJitsu Academy Guam.

“Back In the day, gIrls couldn’t even get sponsorshIps, But I’m hopIng that the newcomer Blue Belts see that we as women can make a lIvIng doIng thIs and pursue It serIously.” ~ MACKENZIE DERN

“ladIes are welcome to joIn [jIu-jItsu]. you have no Idea of your potentIal and how strong you are. jIujItsu changes lIves for the Better.” ~ REBECCA TOMADA

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Feature///Artist Spotlight

Cami Egurrola, 15, has been with SKIP Entertainment Company since she was a young child. She currently also tutors younger danc-ers in the group. “Family, school and SKIP — That is the way it has been for most of my life,” she says. Her years with the company have taught her confidence and time management. Dance is also a way to work through emotions she says and can cultivate bonds between the performers. The experience has opened doors for her and exposed her to the industry, Cami says.

Some of the recent international competitions the SKIP Entertain-ment Company has participated in are the Star Power Hall of Fame Na-tionals in 2014 and the Europe Dance World Cup in 2011. The dance company celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2014 and placed in the 2014 Island Music Awards as the best contemporary dance group.

The performers get a lot of support from their parents, not only in financing trips to compete off island, but also in watching their children perform, even if it’s just a single number. “It’s really selfless how the parents to give us support [by] giving us rides and spending the money for trave-ling to compete. But It pays off when they see us on stage,” says Kassidy Santos, 15, a member of the company who has been with SKIP for 12 years.

After graduating from the program, some of the SKIP alumni re-turn to teach the next batch of performers. Brian Esperon was in the program since he was eight. When he graduated from the program and from high school, he attended Loyola Marymount University, earning a Bachelor’s in Dance. He says being with SKIP helped train him as a professional dancer.

Regine Vida, who has been with program since she was three years old, is also an alumni instructor and is pursuing her nursing degree at the University of Guam. She is an instructor with company and says dancing provides an emotional outlet. “Dancing keeps you focused and relieves stress,” Regine says.

“Do what you love, and love what you do. That is what was instilled in us by [SKIP director] Ms. [Teri] Knapp,” Brian says.

The SKIP Entertainment Company studio is in the Casa de Flores Building in Agana Heights and can be contacted at 472-4241, Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 1:24 p.m. or via email at skipentco@gmail.com or inforequest01@skipentertainment.com.

SKIP EntErtaInmEnt ComPany

Story and photos by Joy White

The path of a dancer is not always easy, but Guam’s talented performers strive to do what they love and to share their art. They often start at one of the many dance groups or schools and from there they make names for themselves nationally, sometimes internationally, and give back to the community.

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nutrition

Supplements are a solution to getting important vitamins and nu-trients. When it comes to choosing the right supplements for you, Ed-ward Ping-yuan Lu, chief nutritionist for GNC, recommends starting with multivitamins and fish oil or flaxseed oil supplements contain-ing omega-3 fatty acids. Afterwards, one can look at specific personal needs. You should consult with your physician if you have particular health-related questions or concerns.

GNC supplements are created based on nationwide surveys that reflect the needs and vitamin deficiencies in the population, Lu says. Results from these nationwide surveys reveal a trend in deficiencies in vitamin D, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, to name a few.

Vitamin D and calcium are particularly important for women. Lu recommends a supplement that pairs calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium supports bone health. Vitamin D promotes bone and immune health and helps protect against breast cancer. Vitamin D also helps the body to absorb calcium. Fish oil capsules and flaxseed oils are important sources for omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for nerve and skin health, Lu says.

When it comes to weight loss, customers are often looking for a magical pill to help shed the pounds, but it may not be as simple. An important thing to consider is that many weight-loss supplements con-tain caffeine, Lu says. It may be more beneficial to choose a non-stimu-lant weight-loss supplement, he says.

For those who are making fitness goals, Lu says it is important to take protein to support muscles and help recover after a workout. Pro-tein can be taken in the form of a protein shake, or even a glass of milk after a workout.

Lu advises not to be pressured into purchasing supplements but to think closely about what you want or need, discuss products with the staff and take time to decide.

GNC has two locations: Micronesia Mall Concourse 3 and Pacific Place, Tumon. GNC products can also be found at Love Vitamin Sup-ply in the Hilton Resort & Spa, which also carries exclusive organic supplements and other products.

Special Feature///Health & Fitness

STORY BY Joy White

(Top) Jenny Chen-yi Yang, managing director, and Edward Ping-yuan Lu, chief nutritionist, both from GNC, show off products at Love Vitamin Supply, which opened in December at the Hilton Resort & Spa. (Bottom) Love Vitamin Supply offers organic and natural supplements and products.

The Colors of ChrisTmas Have a Healthy new year

it is always a good time to improve fitness and health, but the beginning of a new year is the preferred time for many to set new goals.

an Important thIng to consIder Is that many weIght-loss supplements contaIn caffeIne. It may Be more BenefIcIal to choose a non-stImulant weIght-loss supplement.

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fitness

There are a variety of ways to get fit. “The hardest part is getting up and doing it. You also have to train the mind,” says Raelene Tajalle, op-erations director at International Sports Center. The International Sports Center has its own resolutions for the new year. Its mission in 2015 is to be more actively involved in promoting fitness in the community.

The International Sports Center in Hagåtña, offers Olympic-stand-ard equipment as well as several fitness and martial arts classes. It is open 24 hours a day on weekdays, and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

In the new year, a six-month weight-loss challenge will be put into effect for both staff and members. Prizes will be offered for winners in the challenge, plus it will be life changing for those who accomplish weight-loss goals, Tajalle says.

Pito Cruz, owner of The Gym Guahan, says when people join a gym, their main concern is to lose weight and to tone up. He says to start with the core muscles because they are the most important com-ponent of reaching fitness. “You can’t progress if the core of the body is not built, it doesn’t matter the type of exercise,” he says. He encourages everyone to start a healthy lifestyle, even if it isn’t at his gym. “Why wait for a doctor,” he says.

The Gym Guahan is located in Maite in the space that was formerly

Another way to get the needed amount of vegetables and fruits is through your every day fruits and vegetables. There’s good news for those who are not fans of eating fruits and vegetables. The Port of Mocha Juice Bar offers fruits and vegetables in a tasty juice form this is a first for Guam, says owner San-jay Dewan. “There are other places that provide fruit smoothies, but those involve ice and other additives. This is all pure juice, with no additional sugar or additives, and all of the drinks are sweetened by juicing fruits directly,” he says. Port of Mocha has also added fruit-and-vegetable medley smoothies to their menu and will soon be adding fresh, made-to-order salads.

Dewan says he hopes that more people turn to juicing for their daily serv-ings of fruit and vegetables. “The average local diet doesn’t really seem to in-clude many vegetables,” he says, “and with all the heart disease, diabetes, and cholesterol issues on Guam, we really need to start finding ways to make veg-etable consumption more appealing. And even just one serving of juice will meet your quota for the day.”

Customers can make their own custom juices and smoothies from a selection of 18 different fruits and vegetables. There’s also a pre-made menu where customers can see what’s in each drink, as well as the associated health benefits. “Whether you’re doing a full detox, trying to boost your metabo-lism or just want to lower your blood pressure, it provides great benefits for your body. Plus, it’s a great alternative to eating that many servings of vegeta-bles in one sitting,” he says.

Port of Mocha will be including another juice bar in its new Tamuning lo-cation near the ITC intersection, and Dewan says that he will likely be install-ing another juice bar in the Micronesia Mall location due to popular demand.

(Top) Pito Cruz, owner of the Gym Guahan; Aurielle Susuico, general manager and Raelene Tajalle, operations director, International Sports Center. Photos by Joy White.

“you can’t progress If the core of the Body Is not BuIlt, It doesn’t matter the type of exercIse.” ~ PITO CRUZ

“the average local dIet doesn’t really seem to Include many vegetaBles, and wIth all the heart dIsease, dIaBetes, and cholesterol Issues on guam, we really need to start fIndIng ways to make vegetaBle consumptIon more appealIng.”~ SANJAY DEWAN OWNER PORT Of MOChA JuiCE BAR

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occupied by Gold’s Gym. It offers free weights, various fitness classes and the standard gym equipment, with new equipment coming in soon.

Cruz, a retired chief marshal, trains beginners when they come in. He teaches them how to use the equipment and continues to help them if they need help. He works with people of all ages and fitness goals, in-cluding those with injuries or disabilities. “That’s why I opened a gym, because I wanted to help the community,” Cruz says.

Samantha King Sablan, president, managing partner and clinic di-rector, of Custom Fitness in Anigua, advises finding a program that one can commit to and to find a friend or partner to help keep motivated. In addition, varying one’s workouts can improve results, she says. At Custom Fitness people are oftentimes looking for something to change up their routine and to challenge themselves.

Custom Fitness offers personal training in a group setting. Mem-bers are given attention, which is different than simply copying an in-structor during a class. Instructors and staff know the names of each of its members, so it is a great environment to get support and motivation from others. Custom Fitness offers CrossFit, strength and sports spe-cific training and physical therapy.

Instructors have or are on the road to earning sports science degrees. As a functional fitness facility, the gym focuses mainly on free weights, and minimal machines are used. The machines that are available mimic everyday movements that don’t isolate a single muscle group.

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(Top) Pito Cruz, owner of the Gym Guahan (Center- from left) Paul Patrick Mendiola Claros, director of CrossFit Gof Metgot and team sports and media executive; Steven Sonido Sablan, director of CrossFit Kids Gof Metgot and outreach coordinator; Saman-tha King Sablan, president and managing partner and clinic director; and Ryan Robert Mendiola Claros, physical therapist and director of programming and rehabilitative services, all from Custom Fitness. Photo by Joy White.

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Feature///Restaurants

STORY BY Joy White

Take a bite out of Guam’s vegan and vegetarian food sceneThe Garden VarieTy

Healthy Hearts Café has been serving up vegetarian dishes since 2010. The restaurant started as an organic grocery store in 2006. Or-ganic and natural products can be found in the store, and twice a month organic produce is available. The café serves daily specials from Mon-day to Friday, including veggie chicken burgers, cornmeal crust pizza, spinach lasagna and Kung Pao veggie chicken. Each special comes with organic rice and soup. The daily specials are announced on the Healthy Hearts Café Facebook page. Other dishes include sandwiches, wraps, super foods smoothies, detox drinks, organic teas and desserts.

All dishes are made from natural and organic ingredients. Lunch is served starting at 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. Other food items are available throughout the day. “It’s hard in the beginning, but once you get started, it becomes a lifestyle,” says manager and owner Jeannie Cooper. Cooper runs the café with her sister, Sherry, and her family.

Heavenly Veggies is a restaurant and health store selling all natu-ral vitamins and organically grown fruits and vegetables. Products include baked goods, parfaits, fruit blends, sandwiches ranging from garbanzo, tofu, spinach, tofu “egg salad,” and a variety of entrees and sides, including pizza. Meals are served buffet style, where customers can pick and choose. Meals include a starch, an entrée (protein), and a veggie, plus a soup or salad.

The restaurant offers a variety of deals to help make eating health-ier more affordable, such as the Annabelle, where you can get a little bit of everything, a free meal for a driver picking up five lunches and a meal card. Heavenly Veggies also runs on the “pick your price” concept, where you pay whatever you can. “Healthy can taste good,” says Nellie Joy Roberts, manager. “It’s not just about salads and raw vegetables.”

loretta street, dededo (Kay’s Party supplies building)hours of operation: monday to friday – 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; saturday – 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.contact: (671) 633-0886; healthyheartscafe@gmail.com

airport Plaza, tamuning hours of operation:monday to thursday — Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; friday – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. health store hours of operation: monday to thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; friday – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.contact: (671) 647-0334; heavenlyveggies.com

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Advertorial///Resort Spotlight

New flavors and new experiences to start the yearCaravel Restaurant and more at Onward Beach Resort

Chef Naoki Takahashi, the newest chef at the Caravel Restaurant of Onward Beach Resort, is hard at work developing menu items for the new year. Will it be a set to include marinated seafood, grilled lobster with tomato and garlic and rib eye steak with onion butter? Or will it be roast duck with green salad? Maybe marinated salmon or a smoked salmon salad will be the headlining item? It is the diffi-cult job of the chef and the Onward team to decide which delectable dish to offer its patrons in addition to the regular menu items. Cara-vel has new ala carte menu items every month and in January they will be introducing a new set menu.

Caravel Restaurant has an expansive steak offering. It has a wide selection of pizza, pasta, antipasto appetizers, various salads, shrimp and tomato cream, jumbo prawns, hamburger steak, lamb chop and pork chop with miso glaze. It offers a selection of red wine, white wine, champagne, tropical cocktails and whiskey. The most popular being the sterling vineyard cabernet sauvignon.

The restaurant specializes in European Fusion cuisine. Located on the ground floor of the hotel, it is a romantic little restaurant and

STORY BY Joy White

Sagano Restaurant offers a wide selection of authentic Japanese cuisine.

Caravel Restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, such as pasta.

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just like its name, the hotel is decorated in a nautical theme. The res-taurant overlooks the ocean, with a view of Alupat Island. Its floor to ceiling windows make it an ideal place to watch the sunset.

Caravel is just one of the many other restaurants at Onward. Sa-gano offers a wide selection of Japanese cuisine, with fresh seafood shipped from Japan twice a week. Le Premier also offers a great din-ing experience, with lunch and a new theme every month.

Chef Takahashi was promoted to head Caravel’s kitchen in May 2014. Previously he had worked at other restaurants in the hotel since 2008. He has more than 10 years experience as a chef. He worked as a sushi chef in Washington D. C. before working in Saipan for four years, but specializes in European food. He develops his own recipes in the kitchen.

The Onward Beach Resort also has many venues for parties and events. It has three ballrooms, Sagano has a private room and Caravel can be closed to host private events. The food and beverage depart-ment can be contacted for full details of its event offers and for booking.

Chef Naoki Takahashi of Caravel Restaurant.

Seafood served at Sagano restaurant is shipped from Japan.

Onward has a total of three ballrooms for functions.

Photos by Jennifer Stocker

Photos by Joy WhitePhoto by Justin Green

Photo by Bryce Guerrero

The Hyatt Regency Guam marked the beginning of the holidays on Dec. 4 with its annual Gingerbread Housewarming. The event was dedicated to the Make A Wish Foundation of Guam.

Jamaican Grill celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 8 at the Chamorro Village branch with cake, live music and a raffle.

The Hilton Guam Resort & Spa launched its holiday train on Nov. 26. Proceeds for the event benefited Alee Shelter.

William Mamangun, a 38-year old theology teacher at the Academy of Our Lady of Guam, won a 2015 Hyundai Tucson at the drawing at Jamaican Grill’s 20th Anniversary celebration on Dec. 8. “It was surreal. I didn’t know what to feel. When I was able to start it, that’s when I was like, ‘oh my goodness, I won!’” he said. “I was looking at [a picture] every day when I woke up just to make sure that it’s not a dream.”

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Feature///Sports

Guam’s surf scene is rising like the tidesEbb & FlowBy Bryce Guerrero

Ask any surfer and chances are, he can still tell you about his first wave and the feelings it evoked. If surfers could be accused of one thing, it would be that they are never fully satisfied. Surfers who just finished stoking out on one wave immediately paddle their back muscles out trying to get in position for the next set rolling in.

Stoke is fleeting. But like a first love, its touch lingers in your soul, and you never forget what it made you feel. So it’s not too rare to see an older gentleman in the water who’s been surfing for 40 years or more, or a guy who surfs in the morning for three hours and comes back in the afternoon to surf another three. Surfers don’t always need the best waves to have fun. Sometimes just being out in the water — submerged in the sea, surrendered to the rhythm of the ocean’s motion — is enough.

Fred Mendiola, a surfer for approximately 35 years and co-owner of Lotus Surf Shop in Tumon, says the physical and mental benefits of surfing are what keep him in the water.

“I enjoy it so much. It’s kind of like my everyday fitness routine—no gym, no running or anything like that — and it’s also a stress relief type of activity for me,” he says.

When he was younger, Mendiola’s cravings for surf would swell with every maneuver, every good turn on the face of the wave.

“It was just like a snowball effect. Even now, when I get a good ride, or do something — a nice turn — I feel like I could even do a better one next time. I’m always shooting to still improve, even at my age.”

Over the past few years, Guam’s local surf scene seems to be approaching high tide, with more and more people embracing the sport as a new hobby. Surfboard technology has greatly improved since its creation, allowing younger kids to surf, and the trend seems to be picking back up after a period of stagnation, Mendiola says.

But along with the trend in popularity comes crowds, and crowds can sometimes lead to tension in the water — a feeling that is the opposite of everything a surfer wants to feel.

Mendiola would like to see more sharing of the waves along with more humility from the surfers on Guam.

“I would like to see […] a humbling to nature, to God and to each other. I don’t like bad vibes.”

Above and middle: Fred Mendiola fellowships with the ocean. Photos courtesy of Lotus Surf Shop; below: Bryce Guerrero at Rick’s Reef. Photos courtesy of Josh Madrid.

A wise man once said, “If you say you used to surf, then you never really surfed.”The wisdom in that statement is obvious to anyone who has experienced the addiction that is the sport of surfing. Once you start, you can’t stop. Like the strongest drug, all you need is one hit, one rush down the face of a wave and that’s it — you’re hooked for life.

“I enjoy It so much. It’s kInd of lIke my everyday fItness routIne — no gym, no runnIng or anythIng lIke that — and It’s also a stress relIef type of actIvIty for me.”

~ FRED MENDIOLA