LOCAL BRIEFS

Atalig represents Rota

The confirmation of Fermin Atalig completes the team of the Board of Regents of the Northern Marianas College. His nomination was confirmed last week by the Senate to represent Rota.

Consistent scholar

Terrence Thornburgh, a second year student of Seattle University, has once again made it to the President List with his straight 4.0 grade point average for spring. This is the fourth consecutive quarter that he made 4.0 grade point average.

In a letter from Provost John Eschelman, he was lauded for his academic achievement, saying “it is evidence of your ability to focus your intellect and energy effectively to achieve academic excellence.”

“We are proud to count you among our Seattle University community of scholars,” he said.

Thornburgh graduated from Marianas High School and is a recipient of the Teacher Scholarship of the CNMI government. He is the son of PSS Federal Program Coordinator Tim Thornburgh.

Singing contest

The United Filipino Organization has announced the start of the Tawag ng Tanghalan, a popular singing competition in the Philippines, for Saipan, Rota and Tinian.

In a press statement, a candidate must be a Filipino citizen and is at least 18 years old. Prizes at stake include a round trip ticket to Manila, television set, video cassette recorder and cellular phone.

The Moon Night Club in Susupe will host the opening night of Tawag ng Tanghalan this Friday at nine in the evening.

CUC power outage

The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation will cut off power on Feeder 3 from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.. covering some areas in Middle Road, and from San Jose to Susupe.

The one-hour power outage will allow CUC to complete work on the new substation in Chalan Kiya.

SGMA stickers

The Saipan Garment Manufacturers Association began distribution of bumper stickers aimed at a solidarity movement with those in the CNMI that support the industry.

Originally, “I BRAKE FOR GARMENT WORKERS,” coined by a Capitol Hill resident, was aimed at increasing public awareness of safety issues for pedestrian, including garment factory workers. It has taken a second meaning since then.

The support of the garment industry is good for other CNMI businesses as agreed to by other private sector groups, where upon the solidarity or unity arises from a common purpose.

“There’s a double entendre intended as in the idea that the solidarity movement is the risqué second meaning. Whatever the meaning is for those that see the bumper stickers that will soon appear, use it in whichever way you choose,” said SGMA Executive Director Richard A. Pierce.

The bumper stickers are free and can be picked up at the SGMA office in San Antonio.

FSM Meeting

Representatives of the Bank of FSM will hold a fact-finding meeting on Saturday, February 13 at 12 noon at the Carolinian Utt in Garapan. All FSM citizens on Saipan are invited to attend to express views whether the bank should consider opening an office here.