Community Briefs — April 25, 2012

The Department of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the cross islands road improvement project, phase II-A, which begins near the entrance to Santos Acres in San Vicente and ends after the Kagman intersection, is substantially complete. The remaining major item of work consists of the programming of the newly installed traffic signal along the Kagman or Cross Island Rd. (Isa Drive) intersection and other miscellaneous minor works such as completion of striping and road signage installation.

The Kagman traffic signal system at the intersection will be fully operational by Thursday, May 3. At this time, the public is advised to drive carefully and observe the temporary traffic control signs while approaching or exiting the intersection. [B][I](DPW)[/I]

Public invited to NMC CREES Open House on May 4 [/B]

The Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research Extension and Education, popularly known as NMC-CREES, is cordially inviting all stakeholders, officials, and the public to its Open House on Friday, May 4, 2012, from 9am to 2pm at the NMC campus in As Terlaje.

NMC-CREES is offering two workshops (Crop Improvement Program and EFNEP) in Room D-1. Concurrently, the other programs will be featuring interactive displays and presentations on Aquaponics, Tilapia Hatchery, homemade pesticides, new ideas for Value Added Food, Fruit Carving, home sewn dresses, and much more.

The public is invited to view firsthand the day-to-day work of all CREES staff during this entertaining and educating event. After visiting the CREES Open House, attendees are encouraged to head over to the Charter Day festivities, which begin at 4pm at the NMC South Field (next to NMC Gym). [B][I](NMC)[/I]

Search for unexploded WWII ordnance[/B]

During World War II when the U.S military was bombarding the island of Saipan, an estimated one out of 10 shells fired did not explode. Therefore, there are potentially thousands of unexploded projectiles and, while some reached land, others are underwater. Do you know anyone you know has information regarding WWII underwater unexploded ordnance, UXO? If you have any information regarding potential submerged UXO, attend the community outreach meetings. You may also send information to uxoinfo@aol.com, text (671) 685-0142 or by calling and leaving a message for Samuel McPhetres at 234-5498 Ext. 1204.

* Saipan: April 27, 6:30pm at the mayor’s office conference room
* Tinian: April 25, 6:30pm at Tinian Elementary School cafeteria
* Rota: April 30, 6:30pm at the Round House.

All information must be submitted before May 4, 2012. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]