COMMUNITY BRIEFS – April 20, 2012

Memorial rites for Kaipat

The public is being invited to join a Memorial Ceremony to honor the late Marine Lance Cpl. Ramon Taisacan Kaipat at Mt. Carmel Cathedral at 4pm today, April 20, 2012. The Memorial Ceremony will be immediately followed by the celebration of a Holy Mass at 5pm. (PR)

Calling families of fallen heroes

The CNMI is celebrating Memorial Day on May 28, 2012, 9am at the CNMI Veteran’s Cemetery. The CNMI Military and Veterans Affairs director will be paying tribute to our fallen heroes and he inviting the immediate families of our fallen heroes to join the community in paying tribute to them. The immediate family is being asked to call the CNMI Military and Veterans Affairs office to RSVP. For more information call 664-2650, 2659 or 287-5351. (PR)

Kindergarten registration at SVES

San Vicente Elementary School Registration for school year 2012-2013 is scheduled to begin on May 14-18, 2012 for (Kindergarten) from 9am through 11:30pm in the school main office.

For all kinder: Child must be 5 years on or before Aug. 31, 2012, as per BOE policy. Date of birth must be between Sept. 1, 2006 and Aug. 31, 2007.

Registration requirements: birth certificate, health certificate, health/accident insurance, map of residential location; power of attorney/legal guardianship (if applicable), copy of report card, and unofficial transcript with the address and phone number of the last school attended.

For more information, contact the school at 237-3791. (PR)

Kagman High School notices

This is to inform parents and or guardians of Kagman High School students that the SAT10 is to be administered to 9th and 11th grade students the week of April 23 through 27-next week! Kagman High School’s goal is to get 95 percent in student attendance on this week so test results will be comprehensive of student achievement this year. Please make sure to send your child to school daily and on time.

Early dismissal for next week Monday, April 23, through Thursday, April 26, 2012. Student dismissal at 1:35pm.

Progress report distribution is set for May 2, 2012, from 3pm to 5pm. Half-day schedule for students. Dismissal at 12:45pm. (PR)

House vice speaker on Marianas Agupa

This Saturday, April 21, 2012, Marianas Agupa will feature Vice Speaker Felicidad Ogomoro to talk about House Bill 17-226 that would have allowed current government employees to withdraw up to 50 percent of their retirement contribution without resigning from their current work. Ogumoro will go on air between 10am and 10:30am. The show itself starts at 9am to 11am on Magic 100.3 FM. Listeners on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota and those listening via streaming are encouraged to call in and ask questions during the show. Direct to studio at 234-5929 or use the Marianas Agupa Facebook account via instant messaging.

The Chamorro radio talk show program is hosted by Glenn H. Manglona and features reports by former mayor Joseph S. Inos, Rota correspondent Thomas D. Mendiola, Tinian correspondent David M. Cing, and a special segment called Hafa Mohon with Juanita Mendiola. Simultaneous Internet streaming via www.magic100radio.com will be available. (PR)

Lost puppy

Lost: A 5-month-old German Shepherd puppy-brown with black spots and wearing a blue collar with dog tag no. 3565.
He answers to Tobang. Last seen around Papago/I-Denni Hill area by Betbena Drive on April 11. The puppy needs his medications. Reward offered by owner. Call 989-8469. (PAWS)

NMC-CREES hosts goat workshop today

The Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service is inviting members of the Tinian community to attend a free workshop to learn about goat management and nutrition. The workshop is today, April 20, 2012, in Room F at the NMC Tinian Instructional Site. Lecture is from 9am to 12pm, and the field tour and forum is from 1pm to 4pm. For more information, contact NMC-CREES at 234-5498 ext. 1707/1708. (PR)

Public library to close of inventory

The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will be closed for its annual inventory from April 26 to April 30, 2012. Normal library hours will resume Tuesday, May 03, 2012. Sorry for the inconvenience. (PR)

KagES calendar for April

Kagman Elementary School would like to inform all parents and guardians of the following important events for the month of April:

-Friday, April 20, 2012: Report card day, 1:30-3:30pm.

-Friday, April 20, 2012: Early dismissal. 1st-6th grade, 12pm; Kindergarten, 10:30am.

-Month of April: Registration for all grades (PR)