The End of an Era
The end of one of modern Guam's most enduring eras is over. Last week we closed one of the most storied chapters of our island's history. We said goodbye to something which has in some ways been a terrible friend to the island and a necessary one as well. Through economic upswings, downturns, typhoons, an endless string of concerts by washed up musicians, the resurgence of Chamorro dance, and the sons of two different Republican Governors getting elected themselves to the island's highest office, this era had it all. Now it comes to an end. Last week Guam began the transition out of the Ordot Dump era of the island's history and with the opening of a new dump in Layon, Inarajan, we have now entered the Layon Dump era of history. Who knows what lies ahead for the people of this tumultuous little island as we go from putting our overabundance of garbage from one pile to another. *********************** New Layon Landfill now open FRIDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER 2011 01: