COMMUNITY BRIEFS

CHC’S PT DEPARTMENT NOW FULLY STAFFED

As of Sept. 12, the Physical Therapy Department at the Commonwealth Health Center is now fully staffed. The physical therapists are continuing their focus on wounds. Besides dressings, whirlpool and debridement, they provide education to patients and also assist them in contacting appropriate support agencies such as the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

THANK YOU!

A big thank you is being extended to all who supported Kagman High School’s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps fundraising luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 17.

“Our success was attributed to your gracious support in KHS JROTC fundraising activity. We would like to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Dela Cruz of Kagman III, Saipan Shipping, Saipan Stevedore, Sen. Thomas Villagomez, Mr. and Mrs. Cepeda, and Mr. San Nicolas for their help. If we did not mention your name, we apologize,” said SFC King.

Again, thank you to all the people of Saipan, from the cadets of KHS JROTC, Ayuyu Battalion Staff, Headquarters Company, and the instructors.

AERIAL MANEUVERS AT FDM

The Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with U.S Naval Forces Marianas, would like to inform the public that the U.S. military will be conducting aerial maneuvers and aerial survey exercises on the island of Farallon De Mendenilla. The schedule dates and time are as follow:

Sept. 26 – 28, 2005, from 5pm to 11pm Aerial Survey
Sept. 29 – 30, 2005, from 5am to 11pm Aerial Survey

The general location of this activity will be on the island of Farallon De Mendenilla Training Area, from 15,000 feet mean sea level on a 10 nautical mile radius on all quadrants.

Due to the danger imposed by this activity, EMO is advising the general public—especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators—to take precautionary measures around this area during the time and dates indicated.

The cooperation and understanding of the general public is greatly appreciated.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the EMO’s Operations Section at 322-9572/9529/8001-3, Ext. 23, 24, 31, VHF Marine Radio Channel16, HF-Single Side Band Radio on 5.205.0 or visit its website at www.cnmiemo.gov.mp/. (PR)

PRESENTATIONS ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND REPORTING SET ON TINIAN, ROTA

The Office of the Public Auditor will be conducting presentations on campaign finance and reporting on Rota on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, 5pm-7pm at Sunset Villa- Rota

Given the statutory restrictions relating to campaign spending and reporting, all candidates and their treasurers are strongly urged to attend. To reserve a seat, call OPA at 322-6481/2.

S&NISWCD MEETING ON OCT. 4

The Saipan and Northern Islands Soil and Water Conservation District would like to inform the general public of their monthly meeting next Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1:30pm at the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office.

For more information contact our office at 234-9139.

SSHS MEETING ON SEPT. 29

The Saipan Southern High School would be holding a Parent-Teachers Association meeting next Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30pm at the school’s cafeteria. Parents and legal guardians of students currently enrolled at SSHS are requested to attend the PTA meeting.

WSR EVENT IN SEPTEMBER

The William S. Reyes Elementary School has released a list of the school’s major events for the month of September. They are the following:

Sept. 26 WSR Stucco Election
Sept. 28 August/September PeaceBuilder Diner’s Club

UPCOMING MHS ACTIVITIES

To all parents and legal guardians of Marianas High School students:

• As a result of school days missed due to Typhoon Nabi, make-up days are as follows: Nov. 1, Dec. 22 and 23 (There will be classes on these days).
• Open House/Report Card Distribution will be on Wednesday, Oct. 19 (4-6pm).
• Community Council Meeting (also known as PTA) will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6pm, in the school cafeteria.

If there are any questions, call Marianas High School at 664-3800.