Community Briefs

MORE AID TO CHABA DISASTER VICTIMS

The Saipan Mayor’s Office will begin distributing food and clothing assistance to the poor and needy families who are (sheltered) victims of Supertyphoon Chaba.

Qualified residents can report to the Mayor’s Office on Oct. 21, Thursday, at 1pm-3pm; and Oct. 22, Friday, at 9am-11am.

Items will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis primarily to Typhoon Chaba (sheltered) victims. Call the Mayor’s Office for more information at 234-6280.

CHUUKESE ELECTION SET TOMORROW

This is to inform all Chuukese who are eligible voters in the CNMI that the special election will be held tomorrow, Oct. 20, from 7am to 8pm at Garapan Central Park (Round House). Contact your regional leaders for more information.

LOW WATER PRESSURE IN PAPAGO

This is to inform the general public that a mechanical failure on one of the 60hp pumps at the Kagman Booster Station resulted in low water supply to the Papago area. This will affect water services to the Papago residents located at higher elevations.

CUC is working diligently to correct the problem so that we may restore water services to the affected areas.

The corporation solicits the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding while the necessary work is being completed.

ADA TRAININGS POSTPONED

The Americans with Disabilities Act trainings at the World Resort Hotel will be held on Nov. 2 and 3. The training is called “Symposium: Independence Day for People with Disabilities.”

REV & TAX REMINDS OF THE NEW AMNESTY PROGRAM

The Division of Revenue and Taxation is informing taxpayers that special return forms are now available for delinquent taxpayers who would like to avail of the amnesty period.

Taxpayers who need assistance on delinquent tax payments should contact collection and remittance branch manager Lisa A. Aldan at 664-1065/664-1067. Taxpayers who need assistance to file a special tax return should contact compliance branch manager Piding B. Camacho 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.

‘MAN’AMKO’ ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, 10/19/04
9am Aerobic exercise by Kelly Tenorio
10am Computer Class by Jean Arthur
Bingo
10:30am English Class by Kelly Tenorio
1pm Computer Class by Jean Arthur
Music Class

Wednesday, 10/20/04
9am Aerobic exercise by Kelly Tenorio
10am Computer Class by Jean Arthur
Bingo
Arts & Crafts by Kelly Tenorio
1pm Bowling

HOUSE OF MANHOBEN OPENS REGISTRATION

The House of Manhoben Center is open for registration in the following areas: tutoring, mentoring and other sports team areas. Children from ages 5 to 18 who may need assistance with their school work, guidance or who doesn’t have the chance to participate in sports team at school are encouraged to participate.

Registration days and time are from Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm at the House of Manhoben Center in Chalan Kanoa. Parents or guardians are asked to provide prove of birth (birth certificate/passport) upon registering their child(ren).

TEST TO ENTER US ARMY SET

The United States Army will hold two Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery—ASVAB—tests this month as part of recruiting interested individuals to the armed forces.

According to U.S. Army recruiter SFC. Albert Abadam, the first test will be conducted on Oct. 22 at 4pm while another will be conducted the following day beginning at 8am. Both will be held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Puerto Rico.

Interested individuals between the ages of 17 and 34 years are urged to take the test. Those eligible must be citizens of the U.S., Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, or is a permanent resident. A photo identification card is required prior to the tests.

For more information, contact SFC Abadam or SGT. Benavente by calling collect (671) 477-7666. Abadam may also be reached at cell number (671) 687-3540 and Benavente at cell number (671) 687-3660.

PALAU VOTERS IN NMI URGED TO CAST VOTES

All Palauans who are registered voters in the Republic of Palau and are currently residing in the CNMI are encouraged to participate in their country’s presidential election on Nov. 2, 2004.

Voters who requested absentee ballots for the primary will automatically receive ballots for the general election. For those who did not request the primary election’s absentee ballots may request their absentee ballots for the general election at the consulate. However, if the polling boxes going abroad is granted, then the general election for Saipan will be held on Oct. 30, 2004 and the venue will be announced later on before the general election.

For those needing more information or clarification about the primary and general elections, contact the consulate at 235-6804.