Community Briefs – May 9, 2018

Power interruption today

There will be a scheduled power interruption today, May 9, from 2pm to 4pm. Areas affected include Petroleum Lane in Lower Base. No water well or wastewater lift station will be affected. The purpose of the power interruption is to de-energize primary lines of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. and to allow CUC’s contractor, Primary Source Electric, to safely replace two wooden poles along the Feeder 2 distribution circuit in Lower Base.

Because of the scale of work that will be performed, CUC asks travelers to take alternate routes or to exercise caution when driving through the affected areas.

For more information, contact the CUC Customer Call Center (664-4282) or monitor our Facebook page for the latest updates (https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthUtilitiesCorporation/). (PR)

BECQ closed this Thursday and Friday

The Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality will be closed on Thursday, May 10, and on Friday, May 11, 2018 for a professional development workshop. As such, payments can be made at the CNMI Treasury Office or the CNMI Supreme Court.

Regular office hours will resume back on Monday, May 14, 2018. (PR)

Military training at former golf course, Andersen South

ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at the former Admiral Nimitz golf course in Barrigada and Andersen South in Yigo today, May 9, from 9am to 11:55pm.

These types of trainings are designed to enhance the readiness of military personnel. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the training.

The public should be advised that routine helicopter training often accompanied with the use of blanks can occur throughout the week in areas of the former golf course and Andersen South. (PR)

Mark Samuel Merante named to the honors list

MADISON, NJ—Mark Samuel Merante of Saipan, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham campus, located in Madison, NJ has been named to the honors list for the spring 2017 semester.

To qualify for the list, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).

FDU’s Florham Campus is located on the former Vanderbilt-Twombly estate in suburban Morris County. (PR)

Settlement Fund office temporarily closed

The NMI Settlement Fund office was closed starting yesterday, May 8, 2018, due to a mechanical incident requiring temporary closure of the office. There will be an announcement when the office will be opened for business within the next 24 hours. If there is a matter requiring immediate attention, contact administrator Lillian M. Pangelinan at pangelinanlm@nmisf.com. (PR)

CAO community report meetings set

The Carolinian Affairs Office is holding a community report meeting on the following dates and locations:
• May 9: Koblerville Youth Center
• May 10: Talabwogh Youth Center
• May 16: Kagman Youth Center

The meeting will encompass what the CAO has accomplished throughout the past year. The CAO is asking members of the Refaluwasch community to attend one of the meetings to stay current with activities our office has done. There will also be information about upcoming meetings between the Refaluwasch community and several government agencies that are able to assist them. Contact the CAO at (670)234-6385 with any questions or concerns about the meetings. (PR)

Military training at FDM

ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla today, May 9, from 9am to 9pm. It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. (PR)

Meeting for farmers/producers

There will be a farmers/producers meeting on May 15, at 9am at the Kagman Agriculture Station to discuss the upcoming 31st Agriculture Fair. All farmers and producers who wish to participate in the fair must register their names and plants/animals to display. We will be issuing out a registration form during this meeting. Also, farmers will be asked to select amongst themselves who will participate in the Agriculture Fair Committee. They will be selecting officers for president, vice president, and secretary/ treasurer. (PR)

Reunion meeting for MHS Class of ’88

All graduates of MHS Class of ’88 will be having their final meeting on May 14, 2018, to discuss their 30th year class reunion for June 29, 2018.  Meeting location will be at Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Cepeda’s residence in As Lito at 6:30pm.  If you have any questions, you may contact Eleanor Cepeda through MHS Class of 88 WhatsApp group. (PR)

Registration open for 2018 Corporate Challenge

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will hold its 18th Annual Corporate Challenge on May 27, 2018 at the Minatchom Atdao Pavillion in Susupe and is now accepting teams for registration. Aside from team building, the event aims to raise funds for the SCC Education Scholarships and similar programs. Deadline for registration is on May 11, 2018, at 5pm. Slots are limited to the first 14 registered teams. For more information, call 234-7150 or email administrator@saipanchamber.com or visit www.saipanchamber.com. (PR)

Nominees sought for MINA’s Green Awards

The Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance is seeking nominations for this year’s Green Award for presentation at the annual Green Gala event slated for Sept. 14, 2018. The deadline for submission of nominees is June 1, 2018. Awards are given in the following categories, and nominations will be accepted from Saipan, Tinian, and Rota: Environmental Champion Award, Environmental Heroes Award, Green Business of the Year. Submit nominations to rguerrero.mina@gmail.com, or mail to MINA, P.O. Box 506645, Saipan MP 96950. You may also deliver your nominations at MINA’s office located on the ground floor of Gualo Rai Center. For additional information, call 233-7333. (PR)

OES registration information

The Oleai Elementary School will be accepting registration for new enrollees for school year 2018-2019:
• Kindergarten: starting on April 16, 2018
• 1st to 5th Grade: June 11, 2018

Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30.
Registration forms are available at our main office. Documents can be submitted to the office on Mondays-Fridays between 1pm and 4:30pm. For more information or inquiry call our main office at 664-3942. (PR)