Live WWII ordnance to be set off in Marpi tomorrow<\/p>\n
The Department of Public Safety with the coordination of Emergency Management Office, Office of the Governor and in conjunction with COMNAVMAR Guam, would like to inform the general public that the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment Team from Guam will detonate World War II Live Ordnance on Laderan Laggun on Saipan this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1pm to 2pm.<\/p>\n
The general location of this activity would be a mile north of Marpi Landfill. The grid coordinates is 15 degrees 16.11 minutes 0.0865 seconds North and 145 degrees 49 minutes 0.3313 seconds East and 5,000 feet above sea level (ASL).<\/p>\n
Due to the danger imposed by this activity, Gov. Juan N. Babauta is advising the general public, especially commercial pilots, tour operators, residents, farmers, tourists, bikers, joggers, and fishermen to stay at least a mile away from this area during the time and date indicated.<\/p>\n
The cooperation and understanding of the general public is greatly appreciated.
\nShould you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Public Safety at 664-9000\/9001 or the Emergency Management Office at 322-9529\/9572 ext. 23\/24\/31 or VHF MARINE CHNL 16.<\/p>\n
DEQ cleanup brigade targets Makaka Beach<\/p>\n
The Division of Environmental Quality cleanup brigade will be at it again, picking up trash at Samoan Housing Beach\/ \u201cMakaka Beach\u201d (south of Dai-Ichi Hotel Saipan Brach), if you would like to volunteer your time to cleanup and beautify our island, please meet the DEQ representative in the bright green T-shirt tomorrow, Dec. 3, 2005 at 8am. Come join us and \u201cPick it Up!\u201d<\/p>\n
The brigade cleans until 10am and breaks for drinks and then if continues, if needed. This month, outstanding brigade volunteers who participated in at least ten (10) monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated in at least three (3) cleanups will receive a green brigade t-shirt.<\/p>\n
This is a cleanup that should be missed, so join DEQ\u2019s cleanup brigade and \u201cPick it Up!\u201d For more information about volunteering, please contact the DEQ office at 664-8500.<\/p>\n
DCCA invites public to watch language program<\/p>\n
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs-Chamorro Carolinian Language Policy Commission is encouraging the public to please tune in to MCV Channel 7 at 7pm every other Tuesday for the program of honoring our language, Abiba I Lenguahita-Mwareiti Mwaliyasch. To all sponsors of this program, we thank you, Si Yu\u2019us Maase, Olomwaay. We cherish your support.<\/p>\n
I Dip\u00e5ttamenton, I Asunton Kominudad yan Kuttura, Komision Lengguagen Chamorro yan Refalawasch (DCCA-CCLPC) ha sosoyu hamyo, Sidudanon Luta\/Tinian yan Saipan, para un na guaha tiempo-miyu ya en e\u2019egga I Progaman Abiba I Lenguahita, Mwareiti Mwaliyasch gi KMCV Channel 7 gi oran alas siete (7pm) gi puenge kada dos mattes gi mes.<\/p>\n
Bwulasiyool Soobw me Kko, Ammwelil Mwaliyasch Remeralis me Refalawasch re ghal tingor sooschigh ngalighemi toulap bwe oubwe ghal angaghlong llol KMCV Channel 7, otol fisuuw (7pm) lefaaf, reel progrooma ye Mwareiti Mwaliyasch-Abiba I Lenguahita. Llol faalil Mwattis.<\/p>\n
Barwars II at GIG on Dec. 14<\/p>\n
Saipan\u2019s top-seeded \u2018mixologists\u2019 will put their craft to the test when the competition dubbed \u201cBarwars II\u201d kicks off at GIG Discoteque this coming Dec. 14.<\/p>\n
Expected to defend his title is Dai-ichi Hotel Saipan Beach\u2019s Rey Macalintal, who bested the rest during Barwars I. With flair bartending now getting attention, more contestants will display their technical skills and artistic ability. Expect plenty of maneuvers such as flipping, twisting, twirling, throwing and catching of bottles using hand-and-eye coordination while mixing cocktails.<\/p>\n
Up for grabs are cash prizes and gift certificates for the top three winners. Each contestant will be given an exclusive Barwars T-shirt. For more details, call 234-5050 during office hours and look for the GIG manager Fred Santos or 234-3131 at night and ask for Emy Romero.<\/p>\n
Inautas looking for musicians\/singers<\/p>\n
Inautas Cultural Dancers, Inc. is looking for musicians to compose a live ensemble to accompany its groups\u2019 shows.<\/p>\n
If you play any instruments (particularly strings or percussion) or sing and have a passion of learning different cultures, you are more than welcome to audition to be included in the Inautas Cultural Dancers lineup as a back-up musician or vocalists. Auditions will be held at Dandan Elementary School\u2019s cafeteria from 6pm to 8p,m on December 2, 2005 and on December 3, 2005 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM.<\/p>\n
Inautas is a non-profit organization aimed at promoting and perpetuating the Chamorro culture as well as other cultures of the Pacific through song, chant and dance.
\nFor more information, please ask any of the organization\u2019s members or contact L.J. Castro at 483-1027, Jonas Barcinas at 287-3815, or Frances Sablan at 234-3462.<\/p>\n
Free health screening for OFWs<\/p>\n
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration is informing the Filipino community of the Free Health Screening Program scheduled this Dec. 4, 2005, from 9am to 12 noon at the ground floor of the Nauru Building in Susupe.
\nIndividuals who would like to avail of blood sugar testing should fast\u2014no food or water\u2014from midnight of Dec. 3, 2005 up to the time of their check up.<\/p>\n
Sunday is ballroom night at GIG<\/p>\n
Want to work up a sweat? How about joining Saipan\u2019s ballroom enthusiasts dance the night away every Sunday night at GIG?<\/p>\n
Angel International School of Dance collaborates with Saipan\u2019s Premier Dance Club in coming up with this event starting at 9pm.<\/p>\n
If ballroom dancing is your thing, GIG is the place to be every Sunday night. Belting out your favorites mixes are DJs Virgin Keith and DJ DK. The repertoire includes foxtrot, reggae, swing, salsa, rhumba, boogie, tango, samba and waltz. For beginners, professional dance instructors will teach you the ABC in ballroom dancing.<\/p>\n
For free dance lessons and information, call 235-7770 and look for Saipan\u2019s ballroom master Angel Santos from 9am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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