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Beautification efforts for WWII event in full swing
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Posted on May 25 2004
Cleanup efforts, led by Gov. Juan N. Babauta and Lt. Gov. Diego T. Benavente, are ongoing in different parts of Saipan as the island prepares for the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Battles of Saipan and Tinian, which officially unfolds on June 12.
The cleanup effort, however, requires the assistance of the public, according to 60th Anniversary Beautification Committee chair Cynthia Martin.
“Though there is a special emphasis to make our island beautiful for visitors during the 60th anniversary of the World War II commemoration, Saipan needs all residents’ continuing efforts to keep the island clean and beautiful,” she said.
The statement included steps businesses and residents can take to assist with the beautification.
These include removing debris from around property; trimming of dead limbs from trees; replacing broken signs; removing outdated signs from windows; power wash mold on buildings, signs, or fences; mowing vacant lots and removing cuttings; removing equipment or damaged cars from sight; cleaning steps and walkways; painting or replacing damaged garbage containers; disposing garbage in container; and refreshing paint on buildings.
“Debris that constitutes a health hazard, or vehicles that are not in proper running condition can lead to fines. Cleaning up your property not only keeps Saipan beautiful, it’s the law,” the statement said.
The 60th commemoration will many veterans, their families and friends, historians, and others who will return to honor the men and women who served during the battles.
Arrivals are expected to begin on June 5. The commemoration events will be held from June 12-17. Events include seminars, campfire chats, and tours to name a few.
The remaining crew of the Enola Gay flight from Tinian to Hiroshima, including its pilot Gen. Paul Tibbets, will be among the veterans taking part in next month’s event.
Tibbets, who will be the keynote speaker, will be joined by navigator Theodore Van Kirk and weaponeer Morris Jeppson. Their visit to Tinian will be the first since 1945.
For more information, contact Martin at 287-7546.
