Community Briefs – May 15, 2015
Ayuda Network moves to new office
The office of Ayuda Network, Inc. and the Commonwealth Respite Service Program has moved to Capital Hill, Building No. 1367 across from the Center for Independent Living on Anatahan Drive. The Ayuda phone line has also been changed from 234-7469 to 322-7469, fax line to 322-7468. (Ayuda)
Memorial Day proclamation signing
The Office of the CNMI/Military Veterans Affairs would like to inform the general public, veterans, and families of our fallen heroes that the Memorial Day proclamation signing will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 10am at the Office of the Governor’s conference room. Memorial Day will be held at the CNMI Veterans Cemetery in Marpi on Monday, May 25, 2015, at 9am. For more information, call 670-287-5351 or 670-664-2650 or email vicente.camacho@gov.mp. (PR)
Child car seat checkpoints on Saipan
The Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Section will be conducting child car seat checkpoints on Saipan on Monday and Wednesday next week. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to check car seats for proper installation and advise parents caregivers how to choose the right car seats and install them properly in their vehicles.
On Monday, May 18, 2015, from 7am to 8:15am along Chalan Pale Arnold, Puerto Rico by the U.S. Army Reserve Center on the southbound lane. This will be followed at 9:30am to 10:4am on Beach Road, Garapan, across the Bank of Pacific on the southbound lane.
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, from 4pm to 5:15pm along Chalan Monsignor Guerrero, Chalan Kiya by CUC Waterloo on the westbound lane. This will be followed at 6:30pm to 7:45pm along Beach Road, Susupe, in front of the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Building on the northbound lane. (DPS)
Tinian DPS sets sobriety checkpoints
The Tinian Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Section will be conducting DUI/sobriety checkpoints on the dates and time listed below:
• Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 11am to 12:15pm, eastbound lane by baseball field.
• Friday, May 15, 2015, 11am to 12:15pm, southbound lane Broadway by Natibu Park.
• Monday, May 22, 2015, 11am to 12:15pm, eastbound lane by baseball field; 4pm to 5:15pm, southbound lane by Youth Center
• Friday, May 25, 2015, 11am to 12:15pm, eastbound lane by baseball field; 4pm to 5:15pm, southbound lane by Youth Center. (DPS)