Community Briefs

KES TO HOLD AWARDS CEREMONIES

The Koblerville Elementary School is inviting parents and guardians to attend its award ceremonies on Wednesday, May 26. The ceremony for students in grades 1-3 will take place at 8am in the cafeteria. The community is also invited to attend the 6th grade farewell ceremony at 9am at the stage on Thursday, May 27. Finally, parents are reminded that all students will be dismissed at 12noon on Thursday, May 27, the last day of school. Classes will resume on August 2.

TAEKWONDO YOUTH SUMMER CAMP

The Ada Gym Taekwondo Club will be hosting a Taekwondo Summer Camp this June and July, 2004. Registration will be held on May 25, Tuesday, and May 27, Thursday, from 4pm through 6pm, and on May 29, Saturday, from 10am until noon at the Ada Gym Taekwondo Room. This is an introductory course for the beginning student of martial arts. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm until 6pm starting June 1 and ending July 29. For more information, contact Master Ron Loctao at 288-5128.

CELEBRATION AT THE PARK

On May 31, Memorial Day, the CNMI will be paying tribute to fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces, remembering those who served the nation so that its citizens may enjoy the fruits of a democratic society.

“We would like to invite all veterans, their families, families of those departed veterans, the local Marine Scout, and the public to come and join us celebrate this memorable day at the Veterans Memorial Park in Susupe at 9am,” according to the Veterans Affairs Office.

DEQ SETS DEADLINE FOR WATER REPORT

The Division of Environmental Quality would like to announce to the owners and/or operators of all community public water systems that the due date for the annual Consumer Confidence Report for 2003 is on or before July 1, 2004.

All Community Public Water Systems are required to gather all 2003 analytical results and violations, if any, and produce a consumer confidence report, which will be disseminated to all consumers as well as provide a copy to DEQ.

DEQ also looks forward to reviewing and hopes to find all CCR’s in exceptional order.

For additional information on the 2003 CCR, contact Tripler Dela Cruz of the DEQ Safe Drinking Water Branch at 664-8500/01.

RED CROSS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The Northern Marianas Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual membership meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at 5:30pm, at the Chapter Office (234-3459) on Airport Road, San Vicente, Saipan. The purpose of the meeting is to hold elections for the voting members of its Board of Directors, review reports, Chapter Directors, and transact other business as it may come before the membership meeting.

LIBDAY CONCESSION FORMS AVAILABLE

Food concession application forms for the upcoming Liberation Day Festival are now available for pick up at the Arts Council office. For more information, call Angel S. Hocog at 322-9982/3 or George Fitial at 664-2568/9.

NMC SUMMER REGISTRATION SET

Second session registration for the Northern Marianas College’s ends on July 2, with late registration ending on July 7. For more information about this matter, call Doris Aldan-Atalig at 234-5498, Ext. 1524.

Individuals wanting to take the English Placement test should call Thom Colton at 234-5498, Ext. 2000. Individuals wanting to take a Math Placement test should contact Glenn Keaton at Ext. 1200.

WSR REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

William S. Reyes Elementary School is announcing its registration schedule for school year 2004-2005. Incoming students must register on June 14–25.

If you need more information, call 664-3971/72.

OUTRIGGER RACING SERIES ONGOING

The Marianas Interscholastic Sports Association Outrigger Racing Series will continue every Saturday until May 29. The event is open to the public and will be a great opportunity for everyone to share in the culture and competition.

PHOTO CONTEST OPEN TO ALL NMI RESIDENTS

The Marianas Visitors Authority’s Tourism Month Photo Contest is now open to all CNMI residents.

In celebration of Tourism Month, the MVA encourages everyone to put their photography skills to the test for a chance to win cash prizes.

The categories for the contest are scenic, island events, and customs/culture. All photos must be of the CNMI. The entry fee is only $5 for each category and each participant is limited to two submissions per category. The prizes include $200 for first place, $150 for second place, and $125 for third place within each of the categories.

The deadline for submission is on May 31, 2004, which will give everyone the opportunity to showcase the events during Tourism Month. Entries must be submitted as 8×10 prints only. All entries will become the property of MVA. Entry forms are available at the MVA office in San Jose and the Tinian and Rota offices.