Community Briefs – April 15, 2015

Bird Island Beach red-flagged
The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged Bird Island Beach and is advising the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.

Samples collected from these locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.

DEQ analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s recreational beaches and storm drainage every Tuesday. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (PR)

Team Faiye hot lunch fundraising on April 30
Team Faiye, which will be one of the groups participating in the 2016 Marianas March Against Cancer, will be having a hot lunch fundraising event on April 30, Saturday, at the 13 Fishermen Memorial Pavilion on Beach Road.

The hot lunch is $5 each and Team Faiye is raising funds that would be donated to the Commonwealth Cancer Association. The MMAC is set on May 13 and 14 at the Hopwood Junior High School field in Chalan Piao.

For more information, email team captain Amanda Somol at amandasomol@gmail.com; for MMAC, email overall committee chair Geri Dela Cruz at geri.delacruz2@gmail.com or call CCA at 682-0050 or visit www.ccamarianas.org. (PR)

Kagman schools PTSA meeting on April 21
Kagman Elementary, Chacha Middle, and Kagman High schools are inviting all stakeholders to the next PTSA meeting scheduled for April 21, 2016 at 5pm at the Kagman Elementary School Cafeteria.

Agenda items to be discussed will focus on American Red Cross announcements and Chamorro and Carolinian immersion program. (PR)

Military training at FDM, W-517 set
The CNMI Emergency Operations Center, in conjunction with U.S. Naval Forces Marianas (N3) Guam, would like to inform the general public that the U.S. military unit will be conducting military exercises at Farallon de Mendinilla and Area W-517 Irregular Poly-Gon South of Guam. The schedule dates and time are as followed:

Date Time Location Training
Apr 19-21, 2016 1am-7am FDM 69 EBS/Military Training
Apr 18-20, 2016 12pm-10pm W-517 HSC-25/Military Training

The general location of this activity will be at Farallon de Mendinilla on a 12-nautical mile radius on all quadrants and at Area W-517 Irregular Poly-Gon South of Guam comprising southwest into International waters.

Due to the danger imposed by these activities, acting governor Victor B. Hocog is strongly advising the general public—especially fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators—to stay away from this area during the time and dates indicated.

The cooperation and understanding of the general public is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the CNMI Emergency Operations Center-Dispatch Center at 237-8000, VHF MARINE CHNL16, and HF Single Side Band Radio on 5.205.0 or dial CNMI 211 for this advisory. (PR)

CUC schedules power interruption this Saturday
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. would like to inform the general public that there is a scheduled power interruption on Saturday, April 16, from 7:30am to 12:30pm.

The purpose of the power interruption is to de-energize the primary lines to allow the CUC line crew to safely replace four rotted primary power poles along Isa Dr. in San Vicente. The power poles are severely rotted and must be replaced immediately to ensure the safety of ongoing vehicular and traffic in the area. CUC greatly appreciates the understanding of the community during this period.

Water services may be affected in the area during the power interruption; however, all services should be restored after the power is re-energized.

Areas to be affected: Kiya 1 (partials of 1st partial): San Vicente Isa Dr. (San Vicente Loop, Tuturam Dr., Hotdu Dr., Cao Ln., Ala Ln., Afok Dr., Lansa Pl., Neuheim Pl., Atkiya Dr., Anaguan Ln., Lupok Way., Ankla Pl., Abaniku Ln., Bentana Dr., Eskalera Ln., Shoko Dr., Gadde Dr., Latte Ln., Metati Pl., Taga Dr., Monitor Pl., Lommok Pl., Kalahi Ln., Nativo Dr., Kommat Way., Lamasa Pl., Palu Ln., Kahida Pl., Laulau Bay Dr., Achon Ln., Railroad Dr., Sinagu Ln., Tininu Pl., Galak Dr., Makpong Pl., Palai Way, Mapga Ln., Langit Ln., Berbena Dr., Pakko Ln., Golondrina Dr., Nifen Ln., TanganTangan Dr., Fresko Pl., San Vicente Church, and San Vicente Elementary School). (PR)

Joint Region Marianas, Andersen Air Force Base present MixxedFit Mash-Up
ASAN, Guam—In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and Andersen Air Force Base invite the public to a MixxedFit Mash-Up April 13 at the Ypao Beach Park in Tumon from 6pm to 8pm.

The free event will also promote Child Abuse Prevention Month and Alcohol Awareness Month in April.

“People are coming out to get a good workout in with Mixxed-Fit, but at the same time talking about the very serious reason for the event,” said JRM Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer Lt. Jill Cunningham. “We are showing our support for survivors when we openly talk about this issue.”

Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water and a towel.

Mixxed Fit is a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning.

For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055. (PR)

CCA board meets on April 19
The Commonwealth Cancer Association’s Board of Directors will be holding its regular Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 3pm at the CCA Conference Room. Agenda includes reports from the president and program updates. All board meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the Commonwealth Cancer Association at 682-0050 or email at ccamarianas@gmail.com. (PR)

AMP Visitor Center closed on April 25
The public is advised the American Memorial Park Visitor Center will be closed on Monday, April 25, 2016, due to mandatory training for all park personnel. The Visitor Center will resume normal hours of operations on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 9am.

For more information on the park please visit: www.nps.gov/amme. (PR)