COMMUNITY BRIEFS – June 14, 2017

‘Task & time management’ training

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce and Island Training Solutions presents “Task & Time Management,” the second in the Chamber’s “Customer Service Excellence” series of workshops for 2017. This seminar, to be handled by Jim Arenovski, will take place at the Chamber’s conference room (Marianas Business Plaza, third Floor, Suite 315) on June 15, 2017, from 9am to 12pm. Registration is $50 per person for Chamber members and $55 per person for non-members. Light refreshments are included. Reservations and advance payment are required. To register, call 670-234-7150 or email coordinator@saipanchamber.com. (PR)

SSHS registration

Saipan Southern High School is now accepting registration for new and returning students for school year 2017-2018. Come to our main office and pick up registration forms. All requirements must be turned in. Call 664-4000/2 for any other information. (PR)

Military training at Warning Area 517, FDM

ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at W-517 on June 15-16, from 9am to 3pm.

The military will also conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:

– June 14, from 1:30pm to 9:30pm

– June 15, from 2pm to 9p.

– June 16, from 9:30am to 11pm

– June 17, from 10am to 11pm

The public, fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated.

W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00″N. All vessels are advised to remain clear of W-517 south of latitude 12° 40’ 00″N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Bank are open for public use.

The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. (PR)

KHS registration

All parents and guardians of Kagman High School students are being informed that KHS is open for enrollment and accepting registrations all summer.  It is ideal to get your registration submitted ASAP to get your child scheduled in the optimum classes they need to graduate!  So far we have received less than 150 registrations from returning students.   We have also received very few registration forms from incoming freshmen!  Please don’t delay, register your child for school today. Registration can be printed from https://goo.gl/x2KvcL. (PR)

VA benefits counselor to visit Saipan

The U.S. Department of Veterans Benefits Administration will be visiting Saipan. A VA benefits counselor will be at the Saipan VA outreach clinic on June 28, 2017, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, to answer benefits questions, and assist with the claim process. The Saipan VA outreach clinic is located at the MH II Building, Suite 206, Marina Heights Business Park in Garapan. To request an appointment, contact Ruth Coleman at 322-0035. (PR)