Back in Time....Maxi Priest Concert- Jeff's Pirates Cove- 1992

Jeff's Pirates Cove and concerts are synonymous. There have been quite a few in the past. And one of the most notable was the Maxi Priest concert at the Cove back in 1992.

I'm sure many on Guam still remember this fantastic concert. There were 4000 music crazy islanders in attendance. It was a huge success bringing that music flair that only Maxi Priest, with their unique sound, could bring.

Original Maxi Priest Poster

Here are some real old time photos of the concert....

Wow!!! What a CONCERT....What a PARTY!!!!

Jeff's Pirates Cove was really rocking back then and Jeff's still rocks today.

Make it a point to come on down to beautiful Ipan-Talofofo and pay us a visit. And don't forget about our daily specials in our Restaurant and Treasure Island Gift Shop.

Yup.....Jeff's Pirates Cove still rocks.

Check it out for yourself.

The Pirate Awaits You.....

3rd Annual Luna Festival is coming up!!!! *October 9th* 12 noon-8pm

Hey everyone!!! This is the first of many posts on the upcoming 3rd Annual Luna Festival at Jeff's Pirates Cove on Sunday, October 9th, 2011. 

Those of you who have attended in the past know what a great, unique experience the Luna Festival is. Those of you who have never attended are in for great time.

Michelle Pier

The Luna Festival is a creation of the ever so talented Michelle Pier and hosted by the Pirate himself, Captain Jeff, at Jeff's Pirates Cove Resort located in beautiful Ipan Talofofo, Guam.

Come one....Come all!!!!!

Here are the particulars of this voyage.....

Time	Sunday, October 9 · 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Location	Jeff's Pirates' Cove, Ipan Talofofo, GUAM
Created By	Creative Indeed
More Info	Invitation to Participate in the 3rd Annual 2011 “Luna Festival” Hafa adai! Creative Indeed is proud to announce that the planning and preparation for this year’s Luna Festival has officially begun. We invite you/your organization/group to participate in this memorable and magical event. When: October 9th (Sunday) from 12 noon-8pm Where: Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove in Ipan, Talofofo Admission: $10 regular, $5 kids (14 and under) What IS the Luna Festival? *Inspired by nature (in this case, the moon), the Luna Festival is generally held on or around the full moon in October. *It is a music, arts & crafts festival where people come in costume to enjoy music, dance, theater, and magic. *It is an interactive family-friendly environment for all to enjoy the whimsical delight in this action-packed experience. *Vendors offer a variety of gifts, services and games, ranging from local artists, crafters, entrepreneurs with a purpose, face-painting, costuming, and more. Benefits of Participating *The Luna Festival is unique! There is no other event like this on Guam and you get to take some credit for helping to make this event truly magical and awesome for the community. You get to share your talents or services with the community and serve by offering a great experience for attendees. *Publicity for your business/organization/grou​p! Your name will be promoted through various media, plus opportunities to leverage the event to your advantage (i.e. A sign-up table for people who might be interested in joining/supporting your purpose). You’ll receive exposure to hundreds of people throughout the day. The previous two years of the Luna Festival attracted more than 500 people the first year, and 800 the 2nd year. We are aiming for 1000+ people at this year’s event. Deciding if this Event is Right for You *Do you or your group/business/organizatio​n value and love the arts & sciences, in all its forms (creativity, music, visual art, dance, environment, healing, etc.)? *Do you want to be a part of a unique, fun-filled and family-friendly event? *Do you offer a talent/service/performance​/products/resources that is in line with the Luna Festival such as: Dance or martial arts, music, visual art, crafts, healing, environment/nature-centere​d, magic, entertainment, theater, conscious living, health & wellness, families and children, or fun and games? *Are you willing to fully engage in the process of this experience (specific to your area of participation)? If you answered yes to these questions, then you are a perfect match for this event! Contact Michelle Pier, event organizer, to accept this invitation today! IN SEARCH OF: Volunteers/Crew (entrance, setup, misc.) Game booths Dancers (ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, unusual) Musicians Poets Skit/Theater groups Firedancers Bellydancers Martial artists Magic (show, street, etc.) 2 assistants for the Kids' Area Costuming Weird, Cool Stuff/Ideas Drummers (drum circle) Clowns, Fairies, and other creatures Balloon art, facepainting Jugglers Gymnasts Fortune tellers, tarot readers, etc. Promo materials (banners, stickers, buttons) Decorators Yoga or other practice Photo Booth Photographers "Free Hug" Givers any and all talent, ideas, etc!! ATTENTION VENDORS: email for Vendor Form! or the link below: https://docs.google.com/le​af?id=1oEnq2yOAn0JMAGs68Yc​qeQlETjSEshwuZKENLwzxhl80q​f6ULBcD1_Bjkq1y&hl=en_US Michelle Pier (Creative Indeed) Phone #: (671) 777-1284 Email: inspiredshell@gmail.com Address: P.O. Box 2844 Hagatna, GU 96932 Also visit the website for more information about Creative Indeed and the Luna Festival, also see photos and news from past events: Creative Indeed website: http://inspiredlivingnow.c​om/ We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Michelle Pier, of Creative Indeed

For more info you can go to Luna Festival on Facebook.

Keep checking on us for future updates and photos of past Luna Festivals.

Remember,

The Pirate Awaits You.....

Hats!! Hats!! Hats!! Jeff's Pirates Cove has got you covered!!!

So you want a hat!!! Well you've come to the right place. Here at Jeff's Pirates Cove Resort down in beautiful Ipan Talofofo, we've got a hat for you. Just take a look for yourself at the great selection inside the Treasure Island Gift Shop.....

And there are plenty more colors and styles to choose from. So if you are in the area, make it a point to stop on by the Treasure Island Gift Shop at Jeff's Pirates Cove Resort down here in the south of Guam and get yourself a cover.

And don't forget, JPC restaurant diners receive a 10% DISCOUNT on ALL purchases over $10.00 from our JPC Gift Shop. We also now have over 4,000 original JPC T-Shirts in stock.

So bring the family down and stock up on all the wonderful JPC bounty.

Hurry Now!!!!

The Pirate Awaits You.....

Stephen Victor Cruden Nygard, Remembering the Man.....

 

It is with such a heavy heart to have learned of the passing of Stephen Nygard. Stephen and his family were long-time residents of Guam and he was a personal friend and a business associate of Jeff's. We deeply grieve his untimely passing.

We, at Jeff's Pirates Cove, were so honored to have been chosen by Stephen's family to host his farewell gathering and memorial service.

It was a casual event where Stephen's family and friends, expressed not only their deepest condolences but also their life experiences with Stephen. The memorial service was a beautiful gathering. His ashes were released into the Pacific at 4pm August 6th.

Stephen was just 57 and left behind his beautiful wife, Rhea and Stephen Jr., his precious 11 year old son.

Jeff’s company, the Seaborne Society, is an alternative way to bid farewell to our dearly departed. And as mentioned above, Jeff Pleadwell and all of us at Jeff's Pirates Cove were honored to have been chosen as the location for Stephen Nygard's final farewell.

Here are some of the photos taken of the farewell service:

 
Steven's wife Rhea.


Farewell words from one of Stephen's friends, Hank Rice.

Another friend, Fred Black, with some kind words.

Eulogy from family friend Donna Dwiggins


Friend Mike Clemens speaking from the heart.


Photographer Frank Whitman

The memorial service at Jeff's Pirates Cove


Rhea and Steven Jr. boarding the kayaks with Stephen's ashes.


Friends showering the waters of the Pacific Ocean at Jeff's with flower pedals.


Friends and family bidding their final farewell as they watch the spreading of Stephen's ashes.


Rhea and Stephen Jr. spreading Stephen's ashes into the Pacific Ocean, Stephen Nygard's final resting place.

Here are obituaries from our local media and his hometown in North Carolina....

Stephen's Obituary in the Mariana's Variety, WEDNESDAY, 08 JUNE 2011 00:40 BY ZITA Y. TAITANO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF......

The island’s media, business, and sports community is mourning the death of Stephen Nygard, who passed away at 1:30 a.m. yesterday Guam time in Dallas, Texas. He was 57.

According to family friend Donna Dwiggins, she received a call early yesterday morning from Nygard’s wife Rhea Nygard to let her know about what happened.

“His wife woke up to get ready for work and found him collapsed on the floor in the bedroom,” said Dwiggins, adding that Nygard’s wife wasn’t awake when he collapsed.

Rhea called 911, but by the time medics arrived, it was too late. Steve was in Dallas so their son Steve Nygard II can spend the summer with Rhea, who is working there while Steve Sr. remained on Guam.

“She’s in shock. She’s back there by herself. She’s with their 11-year-old son,” Dwiggins said quietly.

Dwiggins said Nygard’s brother and sister are on their way to Dallas from North Carolina to be with Rhea.

Dwiggins has known the couple for about six years and has worked with Steve on several projects.

“He did work for the National Institute for Direct Instruction. He and I have been working together in the past few years on a charter school and trying to get it off the ground,” she said.

When asked what she remembers about Nygard, Dwiggins said it was his ability to laugh and take things in stride.

“He loves life. He lived life,” she said. “He was a well-known college ballplayer in North Carolina and after he graduated and moved here to Guam. He’s played in various games. He’s quite an avid golfer. He’s always been very involved in sports.”

Nygard was founder and president of TAGA Communications and former publisher of Glimpses and Marianas Business Journal, she adds.

The news of his death shocked those who have known him for years, including Guam Police Department spokesman Officer A.J. Balajadia, who said he just saw Nygard last week.

“Steve is very passionate about Guam Crime Stoppers and he considered the program to be a key ally in helping law enforcement solve cases,” Balajadia said. “He was a very strong believer in the program. He’s been involved with Guam Crime Stoppers for many years and he will surely be missed.”

Balajadia expressed his condolences to Nygard’s family.

Glimpses Publications publisher Maureen N. Maratita issued the following statement on Nygard’s death: “We are shocked and saddened at the sudden passing in Dallas on June 7 of Stephen V. Nygard, former Publisher of Glimpses Publications. Our profound sympathy goes out to Rhea Nygard, Steve’s son – Stephen Nygard II, and Steve’s family,” said Maratita.

Comments from the Mariana's Variety Obituary:

"Steve had the smoothest basketball shot I have ever tried to defend. But his heart and concern for others are among his greatest assets. I have been away from Guam for a few years but remember Steve calling in with island news on the Hutch & Jeff Radio show in a style only Steve could deliver. A smart, kind man who will be deeply missed by all. My prayers join all others who are lifting Steve's family and friends up to a loving God."
Jeff "Hutch" Walch

"Steve was my college roommate and one of the finest people a guy could know. He will truly be missed. God Bless his family!"
Jim Barbee

"So very sorry to learn of Steve's passing. He and I worked together at the PDN in the late 70's; and, it was my great pleasure to remake his acquaintenance when I moved back to Guam in 2003. Sending deepest condolences and prayers to his family."
Massey Rausch

"My condolences to the Nygard family. Remember hiring Steve in 1979 to work in our sports department at the PDN. Talented journalist and basketball player. Never surprised when he showed up after midnight with a quart of ice cream he wanted to share."
Aloha,
Cindy Luis

Pacific Daily News

Obituary published in The News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina on June 10, 2011, Stephen's hometown area.

Stephen Victor Cruden Nygard

Durham, North Carolina

Stephen Victor Cruden Nygard, firstborn son of Holger and Margaret Nygard of Durham, North Carolina, died unexpectedly, at the age of 57, Monday, June 6, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. He was born January 31, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas. Stephen, known from his birth as Tibby (the British nickname for Stephen), spent most of his youth in Durham where he graduated from Northern High School and served as Student Body President in 1972. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill and received a BA in Journalism in 1976. He began his professional career as sports photographer and reporter for the Anson County Record in Rockingham, NC.

He was a superb athlete, a marathon runner and champion golfer. He excelled in basketball. His basketball participation spanned many years, from his days at Northern High School where he was known on the court as "the Northern Star," to the UNC Junior Varsity Basketball Team under the tutelage of Bill Guthridge and Dean Smith. His Guam-based basketball teams won many championships including a silver medal in the Summer Micronesian Games.

In 1978 he left the continental US to make his home in the Pacific. He settled in Agana Heights, Guam. In 1979 he became sports reporter for the Pacific Daily Newsand its business editor in 1982. Later that year he became the editor of Guam Business News, a monthly business journal. In 1985 he returned to the PDNas managing editor. In recent years, he started TAGA Communications, a consulting firm based in Guam. He worked for the National Institute for Direct Instruction to bring this educational method to the Guam school system. He also worked closely with the Agana Heights Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization. He represented Guam Crime Stoppers locally and internationally. People around the world mourn his death. He will always be loved by his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Nygard.

He leaves, in Dallas, his wife and son, Rhea Nygard and Stephen Nygard II. In Guam, he leaves scores of friends, extended family and Labrador Retrievers, Precious, Zeus and Che'lu. In North Carolina, he leaves his father, Holger Nygard, his sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer Nygard and Bill Hamlet; his sister, Kerstin Nygard and her life partner, Harry C. Johnson III, his brother, Erik Nygard and his life partner, Teresa L. LaBiche, and his nephew, Rowan Nygard.

A memorial service will be held this Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 3050 N. Stemmons Freeway, in Dallas, Texas.
Memorial contributions in Stephen Victor Cruden Nygard's name may be sent to Guahan Academy Charter School, PO Box CS Hagatna, Guam, 96932 to fund the sports program. Additional memorial services will be held at a later date for his family and friends in Guam and in Durham.

Rhea's Family

Rhea, Jeff and Stephen Jr.

From all of us at Jeff's Pirates Cove, Stephen Victor Cruden Nygard will always be remembered as an honorary "Son of Guam" and his ashes will always and forever be a part of Jeff's Pirates Cove.

Adios dear Steve, until we meet again.....