COMMUNITY BRIEFS – August 19, 2011

[B]Geothermal exploration discussion on Marianas Agupa[/B]

This Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, Marianas Agupa will feature former Washington representative Pedro A. Tenorio between 10am and 10:30am. The discussion will be on the geothermal energy drilling exploration project in the Commonwealth leading toward commercialization. The show runs from 9am to 11am on Magic 100.3 FM.

The Chamorro Radio Talk Show Program is hosted by Glenn H. Manglona. Featured reports are as follows: World report and program review by former mayor Joseph S. Inos and a report from Rota with correspondent and commentator Thomas D. Mendiola, a special segment called Hafa Mohon with Juanita Mendiola and a report from Tinian by correspondent and radio commentator David M. Cing. Simultaneous Internet streaming via www.magic100radio.com will be available. (PR)

[B]5 beach sites red-flagged[/B]

The Division of Environment Quality has red-flagged the DPW Channel Bridge, Hafadai Beach Hotel, Garapan Beach drainage, Sugar Dock, and the CK Dist. 2 drainage 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.

DEQ said that samples collected from these locations had 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. Water samples were taken from 38 locations on Saipan this week. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (DEQ)

[B]SAES parent orientation schedule[/B]

The San Antonio Elementary School will hold its parent orientation on Sept. 6 and 7, according to grade levels. The orientation will be in each respective classroom. All parents are urged to be present to receive important information that will be given out by each classroom teacher. Please be on time.

SEPT. 6
Kinder (AM & PM), 3pm-4pm
4th Grade, 4pm-5pm
5th Grade, 5pm-6pm
6th Grade, 6pm-7pm

SEPT. 7
1st Grade, 4pm-5pm
2nd Grade, 5pm-6pm
3rd Grade, 6pm-7pm

[B]Free business workshops set[/B]

The CNMI Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Saipan Chamber of Commerce, will be conducting the following free workshops:

-How to start a business: Aug. 23, 9am to 11am

-How to write a business plan: Aug. 24, 9am to 11am

-How to read a financial statement: Aug. 25, 9am to 11am

All workshops will be conducted at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce office (233-7150), first flloor Famila Building, Garapan. Deadline for pre-registration is 12pm, Aug. 22, 2011. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made 72 hours in advance.

For more information contact Ralph Yumul at 664-3018. (PR)

[B]Tinian Health Center notice[/B]

This is to inform all patients of the Tinian Health Center that, due to our physician and nurse practitioner being on sick leave, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding until their return. However, we will continue to provide emergency treatment. (PR)

[B]MHS Class of ’82 reunion meeting[/B]

Marianas High School Class of 1982 will be having a class reunion meeting on Saturday, Aug. 20, 6pm at the Minatchom Atdao. If you have any questions, contact your class reunion chairperson James Lizama at 287-4026. (PR)

[B]Chacha Jr. High School 7-8 graders orientation on Sept. 2[/B]

This is to inform all parents, guardians, and the community that Chacha Ocean View Jr. High School will be having an orientation for 7th and 8th grade students on Sept. 2, 2011, from 9:30am to 10:30am in the cafeteria. Call the school at 237-3921 or 664-4100 if you have any question or concerns. (PR)

[B]Kagman High re-registration ongoing[/B]

Students planning on attending Kagman High School must re-register in order to get a schedule of classes. The purpose of this is to update our records and contact information. Incoming 9th graders from Hopwood, if you have not registered yet, do it soon! Required documents: copy of birth certificate, school entrance health certificate, copy of medical insurance card, official transcript, legal guardianship document (if needed) and registration application (which includes an E-Rate income survey). Official registration will end Aug. 19. Late registration will be accepted, but placement in choice classes depends on early registration! (KHS)

[B]Kagman High orientation schedule[/B]

Kagman High School will be holding an orientation for freshmen and sophomores on Aug. 25, 2011. The freshmen orientation will be from 9am to 10am, while the sophomore orientation will be from 10:30am to 11:30am. The orientation for juniors and seniors will be on Aug. 26, 2011. Juniors will have their orientation from 9am to 10am, while seniors will have theirs from 10:30am to 11:30am. For more information, call the KHS main office at 237-3840. (KHS)

[B]Registration info for Saipan Southern High[/B]

Saipan Southern High School students who have been elevated from Junior High are not officially enrolled if your parents/ legal guardians did not submit a registration form. Pick up forms from the counseling office and submit ASAP for your child to be enrolled in SSHS. All returning students that attended SSHS last year must return all textbooks and settle all obligations with the school, before you can pick up your class schedule.

Schedules are to be picked up at the Counseling Office as follows:

* Seniors, 12th Grade, Aug. 22, Monday, 9am-4pm

* Juniors, 11th Grade, Aug. 23 Tuesday, 9am-4pm

* Sophomores-10th Grade, Aug. 24 Wednesday, 9am-4pm

All transfer and new students enrolling at SSHS in grades 10, 11, and 12 are required to attend an orientation on Aug. 25, Thursday, 9am-4pm, with their parents or legal guardians. Freshman student orientation on Aug. 26 will be held in two different sessions—from 9am-11am and from 1pm-3pm. Attend only one session with parents or legal guardians. No students will be allowed to attend the orientation without parents or legal guardians in attendance.

For more information, call the SSHS principal directly at 237-3702 or the SSHS main office at 664-4000. (SSHS)