Community Briefs

SMALL CLAIMS MATTERS RESCHEDULED

All small claims matters previously scheduled for Jan. 5, 2006, in Courtroom 220A of the CNMI Superior Court are rescheduled to Feb. 16, 2006.

The notice was issued on Dec. 22 by Clerk of Court Bernadita A. Sablan.

CHUUKESE CATHOLICS OF ST. JUDE MEETING ON JAN. 1

This is to inform all members of the Chuukese Catholic at St. Jude Church that our meeting will be on Jan. 1, 2006 at 11am, at the Saint Jude Church, Koblerville. The Chuukese community is invited. (PR)

DEQ CLEANUP SET ON JAN. 7

The Division of Environmental Quality cleanup brigade will be holding a cleanup at Sugar Dock in Susupe on Jan. 7 beginning at 8am.

Interested volunteers can show at the designated cleanup area at the appointed time and look for the DEQ representative in the bright green T-shirt. The brigade cleans until 10am, and breaks for drinks, and then continues if needed.

This month’s outstanding brigade members who have participated in at least three cleanups will receive a green brigade T-shirt and those who participated in at least 10 monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap.

For more information about the Jan. 7 cleanup and information about becoming a member, contact the DEQ office at 664-8500, or fax at 664-8540. (PR)

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR TAX AMNESTY IS MARCH 29

The Division of Revenue and Taxation, Department of Finance, wishes to inform the public that the special tax returns for the Tax Amnesty Program, under Public Law 14-90, have been available on Saipan, since Oct. 17, on Tinian since Oct. 18, and on Rota since Oct. 20.

The Division of Revenue and Taxation encourages all delinquent taxpayers with outstanding tax obligations to visit the Division of Revenue and Taxation to avail themselves of the tax amnesty program.

The deadline for applying for tax amnesty is March 29, 2006. The Division of Revenue and Taxation wishes to inform the general public that it will use its full authority after the amnesty filing deadline to enforce collection on all outstanding tax obligations from taxpayers. (PR)

UOG SR. ROTC PROGRAM TO BEGIN AT NMC

The University of Guam will be offering their Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program on the Northern Marianas College Campus starting in late January of 2006.

The program, focusing on leadership development for potential Army officers, will be held on Fridays and Saturdays beginning Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Class times will run from 6am to 4pm utilizing one weekend per month.

To establish an appointment time, phone the NMC Community Development Institute at 234-5498 extension 1005/1030 or 1014.

2006 MATH PLACEMENT TESTS

SPRING 2006
Jan. 3: 10am to 12 noon and 5pm to 7pm, Room D-1 (NMC Campus)
Jan. 5: 10am to 12 noon and 5pm to 7pm, Room D-1 (NMC Campus)
Jan. 10: 10am to 12 noon, Room D-1 (NMC Campus)
Jan. 12: 5pm to 7pm, Room D-1 (NMC Campus)

SUMMER 2006
May 16: 10am to 12 noon and 5pm to 7pm, NMC Campus
May 18: 10am to 12 noon and 5pm to 7pm, NMC Campus

Things you need to bring:
Picture ID, pen/pencil
Calculator (Optional. May not be shared)

Acceptable Picture ID’S (NO ID – NO TEST)
NMC Picture ID (needed to be entered into the system)
Driver’s License
Passport
Other school picture ID
CNMI Immigration Card

No reservations. First come, first served basis only. Limited seats available. No admittance to the testing room will be allowed after the starting time listed above. Math placement slips are good for one year from test date and a placement test can only be taken once a year.