COMMUNITY BRIEFS

MENTAL ILLNESS WORKSHOPS SET

The Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems Inc., in collaboration with the Community Guidance Center, will be conducting workshops surrounding mental illness on Tinian, Saipan, and Rota. Limited seating is available and all interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

Call NMPASI at 235-7273, 532-7270 (Rota), 433-7273 (Tinian) or 235-7278 (TTY), or call the CGC at 323-6560 for more information and/or special accommodations. All workshops are from 9am to 4pm.

Tinian: Sept. 28, 2004 at Tinian Dynasty

Saipan:Sept. 29, 2004 at Aqua Resort Club

Rota: Sept. 30, 2004 at Sunset Villa Hotel

ADA TRAININGS POSTPONED

The scheduled Americans with Disabilities Act trainings for Sept. 27 and 29 at the World Resort Hotel has been postponed to Nov. 2 and 3. Organizers of the trainings, called “Symposium: Independence Day for People with Disabilities,” apologized for the short notice and thanked everyone for their patience

ASVAB TEST TODAY

The U.S. Army Reserve will be administering the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery examinations, or ASVAB today.

Individuals 17-34 years of age, a citizen of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau or have an I-551 (permanent resident) are urged to take the exam.

The ASVAB test will be administered today at 8am at the U.S. Army Reserve Center

Interested people must bring a picture I.D. to process. If there are any question call collect (671) 477-7666 and ask for SFC Carnate (cell 671-687-3640) or SSG Fernandez (cell 671-687-3940)

REV & TAX REMINDS OF THE NEW AMNESTY PROGRAM

The Division of Revenue and Taxation is informing taxpayers that Public Law 14-28 became effective on Sept. 22, 2004, providing an amnesty period for delinquent taxpayers.

The division said the newly enacted law provides that delinquent taxpayers may be waived penalty and interest charges upon the filing of a special return and meeting certain conditions. Taxpayers must file a special return within 120 days from effective date of the law. Special return forms will be available beginning Oct. 05, 2004.

Delinquent taxpayers are encouraged to file a special return as soon as possible once the forms are available.

Taxpayers who need assistance on delinquent tax payments should contact Lis A. Aldan, collection and remittance branch manger, at 664-1065/664-1067.

Taxpayers who need assistance to file a special tax return should contact Piding B. Camacho, compliance branch manager, at 664-1043/664-1040.

The Division of Revenue and Taxation is located at Joeten Dandan Commercial Center, 1st floor. If you have any question(s), call 664-1000.

LOCAL ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR CNMI DIRECTORY

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs-Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture will be creating a publication of CNMI visual and performing (folks and contemporary) artists.

The publication will provide one page per artist for a photo of the artist(s), and up to two photos of artwork or performance. Additionally, each page will include a short biography of the artist(s) and their work and contact information.

“If you would like to be included in this publication, you will need to submit a clear photo of yourself or your group, two photos of your artwork or performance, short biography and contact information to Sinforosa Pinaula at the Arts Council Office no later than Oct. 8, 2004,” DCCA said in a statement.

One copy of the publication will be provided to every artist included in the publication. The publication will be disseminated to the public and private sectors, and will be made available to individuals and entities seeking artwork or arts services.

For more information, contact Pinaula at the Arts Council at 322-9982/3.

SNISWCD MEETING IN OCTOBER

The Saipan & Northern Islands Soil and Water Conservation District would like to inform the public of their monthly meeting on Oct. 6, 2004 at 1:30pm at the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office. For more information, contact 234-6170.