Community Briefs

INSURANCE CHECKPOINTS TODAY

The Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Section and Bureau of Motor Vehicle will be conducting roadblocks today, Sept. 3, to check on motorists if their vehicles have mandatory insurance.

The first setup will be on Beach Road, Susupe in front on the Multi-Purpose Center. It will be in operation at about 9am and will be terminated at about 10:15am.

The second set up will be on Beach Road, Susupe in front of the Minatchom Atdao. Operation will start at approximately 4pm and will end at about 5:15pm.

The checkpoints will be terminated if it begins to rain.

This operation is in accordance with Public Law 11-55, the Mandatory Liability Auto Insurance Act, which mandates that all vehicles traveling on the roads of the CNMI must be insured. The checkpoints serve to educate the community about the law, and enforces the Act. Violators will be fined up to $500.

For more information, contact: Rose T. Ada-Hocog at 664-9084/5.

CHACHA PTSA MEETING RESET

This is to inform all parents, guardians, and students of the ChaCha Oceanview Junior High School that the scheduled Parents Teachers Students Association meeting yesterday was postponed. It is rescheduled for next week, Sept. 9, 2004. For questions or concerns call the school at 664-4100, 664-4103, or 664-4106.

OWWA HEALTH SCREENING ON SUNDAY

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office is sponsoring a health screening for overseas Filipino workers this Sunday, Sept. 5, 9am to 12:30pm, at the Nauru Building, Susupe.

OFWs who would like to have their blood sugar tested are advised to fast (not to take in any food or water) from midnight up to the time of their testing.

PSS SPED PROGRAM MEETING SET

The Public School System’s Special Education Program will be conducting a Special Education State Advisory Panel meeting on Sept. 9, 11am-3pm, at the Pacific Gardenia

The meeting is open to the public. The agenda for this meeting will be passed out at the meeting.

NMI DELEGATES TO ‘RP INVASION’ SEEK HELP

The “Philippine Invasion” will be held in Manila, the Philippines from Sept. 9 through 12, hosted by Every Nation Ministries. Missionaries and Christian delegates from around the world, including members of Life in the Son Christian Fellowship-Saipan, will be attending the convention.

Member will be having a lunch sale this Saturday, Sept. 4, at the 13 Fishermen’s area to fundraise for this activity. For ticket purchase or information, contact us at 484-1161

DEQ CLEANUP ON SATURDAY

The Division of Environmental Quality’s Cleanup Brigade will be at it again, picking up trash at the Lally 4 Beach south to Hopwood Jr. High School.

Individuals who would like to volunteer their time to clean up and beautify the island are encouraged to meet the DEQ representative in the bright green t-shirt on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 8am at the Lally 4 Beach Pavilion.

The brigade cleans until 10am and breaks for drinks, then continues if needed.

This month, outstanding brigade members who participated in at least 10 monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated at least three times will receive a bright green brigade shirt, DEQ said.

“This is a cleanup that shouldn’t be missed. So join DEQ’s Cleanup Brigade and ‘Pick It Up!’” said the agency in a statement.

For more information about how one can become a member, contact DEQ at 664-8500.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT GES

Cultural Heritage Month ends with Cultural Day at the Garapan Elementary School. If parents would like to prepare booths or presentations, call GES at 664-3955.

* Sept. 6, 2004—there will be no classes due to Labor Day;

* Sept. 7, 2004, is Mid Progress Report Day;

* Sept. 10, 2004, is the deadline for Free Meal Applications;

* Sept. 10, 2004—GES will be having a special flag ceremony in remembrance of 9/11. “We will wear patriotic colors.”

* Sept. 15, 2004 is Pizza Hut Night. Proceeds will help fund this year’s handbook for parents/students.

* The week of Sept. 20, 2004 will be school picture week.

* Sept. 30, 2004 is PTA Night at 6pm in the school cafeteria.

More information regarding these activities will be disseminated as the month progresses, the school said in a statement.

The school also extended its gratitude to 99 Cent Supermarket, which donated rakes to teachers for the campus clean p after Supertyphoon Chaba and to the Saipan Mayor’s Office for throwing away the debris from the typhoon.

YOUTH LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION STARTS

The Garapan Youth Learning Center began its open-house/registration beginning Aug. 30 up to Sept. 3, from 9am to 4:30pm. Interested parents are encouraged to visit the center. The center provides services on tutoring in general subjects, computer lab, sports, guidance and counseling and other related educational activities. Services are free of charge and available to youth from grade levels 1st through 12th. For more information contact 664-7883.

WORKSHOP ON FOR YOUNG GIRLS

The House of Manhoben at Chalan Kanoa is holding a Workshop called “Young Female Empowerment” for girls in the CNMI ages 12 to 18 years old.

Topics include building self-esteem and women in leadership, including many fun cooperative activities that will be offered.

The Workshop will be at the Pacific Islands Club on Sept. 25, from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Registration for the workshop is concurrent with the registration for Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball and Girls Canoeing/Paddling at the House of Manhoben Center, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

“Let’s give our young girls a chance. The above events are for girls only,” a House of Manhoben statement said.

Parents are encouraged to register their daughters. Space is limited, therefore, it will be on a first come-first serve basis.

E-FORM FOR SHEFA SCHOLARSHIP NOW AVAILABLE

Applications for Saipan Higher Education Financial Assistance are now available online and can be downloaded by accessing its website: www.saipanshefa.com.

This option is especially helpful for those students who are currently abroad, and qualified to avail of this assistance.

The scholarship, which is under the Municipality of Saipan, Office of the Mayor, aims to provide supplementary financial assistance pursuant to Saipan Local Law 13-21, to qualified residents of Saipan (inclusive of the Northern Islands) in pursuing postsecondary education on Saipan or abroad.

Under the rules, ongoing applicants need to submit official sealed transcript, valid Saipan municipal ID No., and official class registration. New applicants are asked to submit acceptance letter into a higher education institution, proof of one year residency on Saipan, most recent official sealed transcript, and valid Saipan ID. No.

Completed application and supporting documents must be submitted to SHEFA at the Mayor’s Office.

For inquiries call 234-6208/234-6280 or email: jbtmayor@vzpacifica.net.

MOTHEREAD/FATHEREAD SCHEDULE OUT

The CNMI Motheread/Fatheread® schedule for its upcoming classes is as follows:

* 6pm Mondays at Garapan Youth Learning Center
* 6pm Tuesdays at Tanapag Head Start Center
* 6pm Wednesdays at San Roque Head Start Center
* 6pm Thursdays at Kagman II Head Start Center
* 10am Saturdays at Kagman III Head Start Center

The classes run for eight weeks and meet one time a week. They are free. They are open to anyone wanting to learn how to read effectively with children as well as improve their own reading skills.

For more information contact the Motheread/Fatheread coordinator at 235-4785 or 235-7323.