Community Briefs

SOUTHBOUND LANES CLOSED TODAY

The Department of Public Safety Traffic Section announced that the southbound lanes between Micro Beach and the Minachom Atdao Pavilion in Susupe will be closed early this morning to allow safe passage of participants in the All Schools Fall Island Relay.

According to DPS public information officer Rose T. Ada-Hocog, the road will be coned off by 5am.

Also, traffic along all major intersections between the Micro Beach and the Susupe pavilion will be monitored by police officers to ensure safety. All motorists are encouraged to take precaution as cones will be placed at the intersections as well as other closed locations.

The event is slated to kick off at 6:30am, with racers making their way south to Kilili Beach, across the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. The participants would then cross Beach Road and make their way to the Oleai Sports Complex track and field facility, where the race would end.

Officers would also be stationed at the crossing site and will stop northbound traffic when participants are crossing to allow safe passage.

Ada-Hocog said normal traffic on closed areas would resume as soon as all racers have passed through.

Also, spectators and supporters interested in cheering along Beach Road may do so, but are urged to find locations as early as possible as they would be restricted from traveling. Spectators may also station themselves at the switch off points to cheer the runners.

Further, vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Oleai Sports Complex’s northern entrance, as it will be closed off for passage of the racers. Vehicles may enter through the southern entrance and middle entrance.

For more information, contact the DPS Traffic Section at 664-9084/5.

NAVAL BASE BACK GATE TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY

Naval Base Guam’s back gate will be closed for construction Sept. 17 and is expected to reopen Oct. 12.

During this time, contractors will be renovating the security fence, upgrading the guardhouse, installing light poles, and upgrading security systems and power lines.

Motorists with authorized access to the base are advised to use the main gate. For more information, contact the Naval Forces Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 339-5207.

NMC TALENT SEARCH TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

The Northern Marianas College, Educational Talent Search Program is inviting all its participants, parents and guardians to its Open House on Sept. 20, 2004, Monday, from 6pm to 7pm, in Building “S” at the Northern Marianas College campus.

INTERPRETERS NEEDED

The Emergency Operations Center is seeking volunteer interpreters to assist individuals seeking typhoon assistance at the Disaster Recovery Centers. Interpreters for Chinese, Korean, Tagalog and Japanese are needed. Hours are flexible. To volunteer, call Juan T. Camacho at the Emergency Management Office at 322-8001/2.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT THE WSR

Events to remember for Sept. 2004 at the William S. Reyes Elementary School:

Sept. 20 CNMI Disaster Preparedness Week begins WSR Accreditation Leadership Team Meeting

Sept. 21 1st WSR Spelling Bee Competition

Sept. 22 PeaceBuilders® Diner’s Club

Sept. 28 WSR STUCO Election

Sept. 29 Final examinations begin

One of the major events for the month of September is the Annual WSR STUCO (Student Council) Election. WSR will hold its STUCO election for school year 2004-2005 on Sept. 28. All students from 3rd to 6th grade will choose their leaders on that day. The official candidates will be presented to the student body on Sept. 13 during the flag ceremony, followed by a weeklong campaign period, followed by the STUCO election on Sept. 28. The STUCO officers will then be sworn in to office by the Judge Alex Castro of the Supreme Court at an induction ceremony on Oct. 4.

For more information, contact the school at 664-3971 or 664-3976.

September events at GES

Cultural Heritage Month ends with Cultural Day at the Garapan Elementary School. If parents would like to prepare booths or presentations, call GES at 664-3955.

– The week of Sept. 20, 2004 will be school picture week.

– Sept. 30, 2004 is PTA Night at 6pm in the school cafeteria.

More information regarding these activities will be disseminated as the month progresses, the school said in a statement.

The school also extended its gratitude to 99 Cent Supermarket, which donated rakes to teachers for the campus clean up after Supertyphoon Chaba, and to the Saipan Mayor’s Office for property disposing of debris from the typhoon.