Community Briefs

DPS CHILD RESTRAINT CHECKUP TODAY

The Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Section will be conducting a Child Restraint Checkup Event today, Feb. 19, 2005.

The Child Restraint Checkup will be at the Price Costco parking lot. It will start at about 9am and will end at 6pm.

All parents, caregivers, and interested individuals are urged to attend this event. Child Restraint Technicians will be installing carseats on this day. This activity is part of the DPS’ efforts to educate and ensure that all vehicle occupants are protected.

For more information, contact Police Officer Jarrod T. Manglona at 664-9084/5/6.

MEETING FOR WENO MUNICIPALITY CITIZENS TOMORROW

All citizens of the Weno (Moen) Municipality in the CNMI will hold an important meeting on Sunday, Feb. 20, 10am at the Garapan Central Park Roundhouse.

President Mithasy B. Mark of Ach Chuukese-CNMI Association is requesting all citizens of the municipality to attend the meeting.

ASVAB TEST SET NEXT WEEKEND

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

Individuals 17-34 years of age, citizens 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 on Feb. 26, Saturday, 8:30am and 1:30pm, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center.

All Interested people must bring a picture I.D. to process. For more information, contact Sgt. Benavente at (671) 687-3660, or SGT Salas at (671-687-3388) or the Army Reserve Center at 322-6680.

DEADLINES FOR LANGUAGE POLICY COMMISSION CONTESTS EXTENDED

The Chamorro Carolinian Language Policy Commission of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs has extended the deadline for its Chamorro and Carolinian essay contest to Wednesday, Feb. 23.

The deadline for the Chamorro and Carolinian jingle contests has also been extended to March 1, 2005. Contest awards have also been rescheduled to March 3, 2005, 6pm at the Garapan Street Market.

Submissions must be made by 4:30pm for each respective days to the Chamorro Carolinian Language Policy Commission, 1346 Ascencion Ct., Capitol Hill. For contest details, contact the Commission at 670-664-5321/6/7.

MARIANAS MARCH AGAINST CANCER CAPTAINS’ MEETING SET

The 2005 Marianas March Against Cancer Committee is calling a meeting for all team captains for the March Against Cancer event that will take place later in May.

The meeting for team captains will be at 5:30pm on March 17, 2005 at the Charley’s Cabaret of the Pacific Islands Club.

The MMAC committee is asking individuals, organizations, schools, and businesses to become a part of this year’s March Against Cancer by forming a team and participating in this important event.

All team captains and other interested individuals are asked to attend the team captain meeting to learn more about the event.

The Marianas March Against Cancer event is the Commonwealth’s largest fundraiser in the fight against cancer. Groups wanting to register their team or anyone needing more information may email Reyna Hudson at jianhudson@hotmail.com.

ATTENTION CNMI BUSINESSES

The Division of Revenue & Taxation is informing all CNMI businesses that the distribution of the 2004 1120-CM Forms and Instructions will begin tomorrow, Feb. 18, 2005 from 8am to 4pm at the Office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at the DanDan Commercial Center.

All businesses are asked to pick up the forms during regular business hours beginning Feb. 18, 2005. The deadline for filing 2004 1120-CM form is Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 4:30pm.

LANGUAGE COMMISSION MOVES

The Chamorro/Carolinian Language Policy Commission Department of Community and Cultural Affairs has relocated to Capitol Hill, Ascencion Court, Bldg. 1346. The new telephone numbers are 664-5321/26/27. The fax number is 664-5322. Temporary contact numbers are 664-2576 DCCA office or 664-2589/2586.

S&NISWCD MEETING SET

The Saipan & Northern Islands Soil and Water Conservation District would like to inform the general public of their monthly meeting on March 1, 2005 at 1:30 pm at the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office.

For more information contact our office at 234-6170.

WSR PTSA MEETING ON FEB. 22

William S. Reyes Elementary School will hold its next Parents, Teachers, Students Association meeting next Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, from 6pm to 7pm at the school cafeteria.

KES RELEASES SLATE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

The Koblerville Elementary School will hold its Education Fair/PeaceBuilder Ceremony today, Feb. 18.

The same day would also see KES stage its Cool Kids program from 9am to 12pm. The public is being invited to attend both events.

On Saturday, Feb. 19, the school would have a Garage Sale/Spaghetti Lunch at the KES campus from 9am until 12pm.

KES is also reminding students and their parents that next Monday, Feb. 21, will be a holiday, as the school joins all Americans in commemorating President’s Day.

NMC SEEKS COMMENTS ON NEW POLICIES

The Northern Marianas College recently submitted its revision of board policies on Student Development and Facilities Management. The college is seeking community input on the published policies prior to adoption by the NMC Board of Regents. To review these policies, visit the CNMI Registrar located on Capitol Hill in the Governor’s Office.

WSR EVENTS IN FEBRUARY 2005

* Feb. 21 No school/President’s Day

* Feb. 28 WSR Leadership Team meeting

HOPWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS IN FEBRUARY

Upcoming Student Activities:

*February is Spelling Bee month at Hopwood.

*Filipino Dance Club and Math Olympiad are having a hot lunch on Sat., Feb. 19. Location to be announced.