LIBERATION DAY RAFFLE DRAWING TODAY <\/p>\n
The 2004 Liberation Day Raffle Ticket drawing will take place today, August 6, at 7:30pm at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. Ticket holders need not be present to win.<\/p>\n
JOETEN-KIYU ACQUIRES AUDIO CD COLLECTION<\/p>\n
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library has received a large collection of audio CDs, which are now available to the public. <\/p>\n
The CDs may be borrowed for up to seven days with a Joeten-Kiyu Library card. They cover a diverse range of musical genres including classical, country, pop, rock, jazz, and others. There is something for everyone. This new audio collection was acquired through the efforts of the Attorney General’s Office in a lawsuit against the music distribution industry. The public is encouraged to take advantage of the new collection.<\/p>\n
FLEA MARKET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<\/p>\n
There will be a flea market at the Susupe grounds between the area of the Sabalu Market and Johnny\u2019s Bar tomorrow Aug. 7, from 8am to noon<\/p>\n
There will be a $20 seller\u2019s space fee. A tent will also be provided on a first come, first serve basis. <\/p>\n
Merchants are advised to provide their own table and chairs. The seller\u2019s space fee goes to the benefit of Kagman Elementary School.<\/p>\n
To reserve a spot, call 664-3911\/12 and look for Jasmin Niedo-Jones or Bobbi Merfalen.<\/p>\n
UPAA MOVES RAFFLE DRAW DATE<\/p>\n
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association CNMI Chapter has moved the June 12 fundraising raffle draw to Aug. 14, Saturday.<\/p>\n
Those who have not yet purchased tickets are encouraged to do so. Proceeds will go to the UPAA\u2019s \u201cDonate a Classroom Project\u201d in the Philippines, and will help recognize and support deserving CNMI students.<\/p>\n
The Aug. 14 raffle drawing will be held at the POLO office, 1st Floor of Nauru Building in Susupe, 6pm.<\/p>\n
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
The Community Guidance Center will begin the next session for its Anger Management Program on Aug. 18 from 1pm to 2:30pm in the N-5 Building in Navy Hill.<\/p>\n
The program is an ongoing eight-week session, conducted every Wednesday of the week. <\/p>\n
Several clients are referred to the program through the court; others are volunteer participants from the community.<\/p>\n
For more information on the program or to register call the Community Guidance Center at 323-6567. Identities of participants will be kept confidential.<\/p>\n
TORRES OFFERS FREE NOTARIAL SERVICES<\/p>\n
Former congressman Stanley T. Torres, who is also a notary public, is offering free notarial services to all U.S. Army Reservists and their dependents.<\/p>\n
Torres can be contacted through the offices of:
\nRep. Heinz Hofschneider\t664-6969
\nRep. Jesus Attao\t664-8822
\nRep. David Apatang\t664-8980
\nOr in an emergency \t287-9255<\/p>\n
RESIDENTIAL, BIZ INSPECTIONS IN KAGMAN II VILLAGE<\/p>\n
The Division of Environmental Quality and the Bureau of Environmental Health would like to inform the residents of Kagman II village that on-site disposal system and premise compliance inspections would be conducted on residential and business facilities. The inspections has been ongoing since April 21, 2004 and will continue to be conducted every Tuesday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Kagman II residents are requested to cooperate with inspectors in keeping their dog(s) on a leash, for the safety of the inspectors. Both BEH and DEQ inspectors are required to wear their respective uniforms and photo identification during all inspections.<\/p>\n
For additional information on the OSDS inspections, contact the BEH office at 664-4870\/2 or the DEQ office at 664-8500\/1.<\/p>\n
PAG-IBIG REFUNDS AVAILABLE<\/p>\n
Pag-IBIG overseas program members from 1996 to January 1998 can now apply for a refund of their total contributions plus the 3-percent dollar interest tax-free. <\/p>\n
“Just fill out a refund application form and you will receive your refund in U.S. dollars. After getting your refund, you can be a member again by submitting a new pop membership form and contribute a minimum of $5.00 per month,” according to a Pag-IBIG statement.<\/p>\n
For a minimum contribution of $5 a month, former members can also activate their Pag-IBIG membership also in the Philippines using the same Pag-IBIG ID number. <\/p>\n
“Your contribution will be converted into Philippine pesos using the current conversion rate and it will earn a 7.5-percent peso interest. After 25 to 30 years from your initial contribution, you are entitled to a refund in Philippine peso of all your contribution including interest tax-free,” the agency said.<\/p>\n
For more information, call the Pop Saipan Office at 235-4749 or visit the Pop Office at the ground floor of the Nauru Building in Susupe and look for information officer Lynell F. Fulgencio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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