Community Briefs – Feb. 21, 2014

Child seat checkpoints today

The Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Section will be conducting occupant protection/child passenger courtesy checkpoints today, Feb. 21, 2014. The first setup will be on Beach Road, Susupe, in front of Minatchom Atdao, on the southbound lane, from 1:30pm to 2:45pm. The second setup will be on Beach Road, Chalan Lau Lau, adjacent to Dr. Benusto Kaipat’s residence on the southbound lane., from 4pm to 5:15pm. For more information, contact Sgt. Anthony Macaranas at (670) 483-5818.(DPS)

Calling all Kagman schools parents!

All Kagman schools will be holding their joint PTSA meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at 6pm at the Kagman High School campus cafeteria. All Kagman Elementary, Chacha Oceanview and Kagman High School parents, guardians and stakeholders are invited to the monthly PTSA meting. The Joint Kagman PTSA meeting is held every last Monday of the month and will alternate campuses. This month, the Kagman High School culinary arts class will be hosting refreshments. All PTSA attendees will get to try the delectable treats so don’t be left out! Come to the KHS Café Monday at 6pm and support your kids in school! (PR)

3 Saipan beaches red-flagged

The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged the Obyan Beach, Ladder Beach, and Unai Dangkulo on Saipan 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. Samples collected from these locations contained 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. DEQ analyzed water samples taken from 12 Saipan east and south recreational beaches this week. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (PR)

Family Fun Night fundraiser at WSR

William S. Reyes Elementary School will be hosting a Family Fun Night Fundraiser at the school campus in Chalan Kanoa this Friday. Doors will be open from 4:30pm to 9pm and will feature entertainment, games, and food. The fundraiser was made possible by William S. Reyes Elementary School’s PTSA. (PR)

Air Force training on Naval Base Guam 

SANTA RITA, Guam—The U.S. Air Force will conduct cargo aircraft delivery operations in the waters between Agat Bay and Orote Point on Naval Base Guam on Feb. 21, 26, and 27 from 8:15am to 9am. This exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of military personnel. Coast Guard and Air Force personnel will be on shore and on boats to monitor operations. Boats, divers and base personnel are to remain clear of these areas during the dates and times indicated. (PR)