In Loving Memory of Margarita Meno "Ta" Yoshida

The IRA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Margarita Meno Yoshida, fondly known as “Ta” (familian Anako/Tisu) of Malojloj. Ta, a loving IRA friend and grandmother of IRA President-Elect, Margaret "Yoshi" Asuncion, was called to her eternal rest on April 13, 2010 at the age of 90. She will always be remembered. May she rest in peace.

Rosary is being at 6:30 p.m. weekdays and Sunday, followed by Mass at 7 p.m., with rosary on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 6 p.m. at San Isidro Church, Malojloj.

Funeral plans will be announced later.

RAT 2010 Poster/Essay Contest Winners

NOTE: To get a clearer view of the winning poster/essay entries, please click on the image above. You may also visit http://mnrivera1.com/RAT_2010_Contest_Winners.pdf

RAT 2010 Poster Contest Winners

NOTE: To get a clearer view of the winning poster entries below, please click on the respective images. You may also visit http://mnrivera1.com/Poster_Contest_Winners_2010.pdf

RAT 2010 Essay Contest Winners

NOTE: Click on the links below to view the winning entries for each category.

Shawnella Baustista, First Place, Astumbo Elementary, 2nd-3rd Grade Category

Benjie M. Paulo, Second Place, Astumbo Elementary, 2nd-3rd Grade Category

Pauline David, First Place, Upi Elementary, 4th-5th Grade Category

Agueda Leon Guerrero, Second Place, Astumbo Elementary, 4th-5th Grade Category

Janessa Quitano, Third Place, Astumbo Elementary, 4th-5th Grade Category

Isa Camacho, First Place, Jose Rios Middle School, 6th-8th Grade Category

Noel T. Bien, Second Place, Saint Anthony Catholic School, 6th-8th Grade Category

Guam Author and Storyteller, Dottie Wintterle, to Hold Autograph Session April 10

Guam author and storyteller, Dottie Wintterle, will hold an autograph session for her new book titled Silent and Forgotten on April 10, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the IP Coffee Company in Mangilao.

Wintterle is the author of Grandma's Love and Grandpa's Love. She has been an educator for over forty years, specializing in elementary education. She came to Guam in 1969 as a teacher with a two-year contract and has made Guam her home ever since.

Eric Ode Captivates Angels at LBJ Elementary School!

LBJ Elementary School, known as the "Home of the Angels" was treated with an author visit by Eric Ode. The angels were captivated by his lively performance and writing process he shared, as part of poetry writing.

SNAPSHOTS AT LBJ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pictured above: Eric Ode explains about his poetry.

Pictured above: Eric Ode autographs one of his books.

Pictured above: Eric Ode performs songs for a couple of his poems.

Pictured above: Eric Ode with IRA Rep Jennifer Artero

Pictured above: Eric Ode with LBJ Librarian Nancy Kelley