Court Advisory

(SUPERIOR COURT) — This is to inform all prospective jurors for panel “IS” that the jury selection scheduled for May 7 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 205A has been canceled until further notice.
For further information, contact deputy clerk Cil Sablan at 236-9768.

Garage sale

(MMAC) — Marianas March Against Cancer’s Team Ahu Garage Sale is on Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Seman’s Beach Pavilion located next to Oleai Beach Bar & Grill and Isabella’s Gifts on Beach Road, San Jose.
MMAC’s Team Ahu is inviting the community to come and check out all the different items that will be on sale. Proceeds raised will go toward the fight against cancer.
Contact Chris Attao Concepcion at 483-6901 if you have any questions or concerns.

Coin drive

(MMAC) — Marianas March Against Cancer’s Team Bank of Guam/Garapan Elementary School will have a coin drive, today, May 4, at Bank of Guam intersection in Garapan.
MMAC is asking the community to support its efforts in the fight against cancer by driving by and dropping off whatever loose change they may have. Paper money is accepted as well.
Contact Chris Attao Concepcion at 483-6901 if you have any questions.

Summer youth applications

(WIA) — The Workforce Investment Agency informs all interested youth applicants that the deadline for youth applications has been extended until May 21.
Employer’s requests have also been extended until May 31.
Contact WIA at 664-1704/05/07/08/57 for further inquiries.

Statewide community forums

(OVR) — The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Statewide Rehabilitation Council and the Statewide Independent Living Council, will be conducting statewide community forums on its state plan for vocational rehabilitation services for FY 2008 and the State Plan for Independent Living for FY 2008-2010 on the following islands:
• Saipan — May 14 at the multi-purpose center, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Tinian — May 16 at the mayor’s office, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Rota — May 21 at mayor’s office, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
If you have any questions call Marissa Guerrero at 322-6537.

Tinian all set for San Jose fiesta

(MVA) — The 2007 Tinian San Jose Fiesta is just around the corner with all the fun and enjoyment that you come to expect from the good people of Tinian.
The event honoring the tranquil island’s patron saint, San Jose, is a signature event of the island and is a festive event for all the people of the Marianas.
Booths serving delectable dishes, games for the kids, games of chance and more will be awaiting you when you arrive to join in the festivities.
There is entertainment and many activities planned for the event and with added sport activities. You are sure to have a great time.
Be there when the table is opened and the music is playing — be there for the signature Tinian Style “Roasted Cow” prepared no better than the way the people of Tinian can bring it to you. Also, take a stroll at the new Kastiyu Wildlife Park.
See exotic animals both indigenous and new to the island of Tinian. This coincides with one of the many projects of Mayor Jose P. San Nicolas — enhancing and adding more attractions for our visitors.
There will be a special ferry run from Saipan to Tinian on Friday, May 4, at 5: p.m., and the regular ferry schedule on Saturday at 5 p.m. On Sunday, the ferry will run from Tinian to Saipan at 7 p.m.

WSR calendar

(WSR) — William S. Reyes Elementary School has scheduled the following events:
• May 4 – Make up day
• May 5 – Saturday Reading Academy, 8 a.m. -10 a.m., school library; Chamorro/Carolinian Language Heritage Studies Annual Academic Challenge Bowl, 8:30 a.m., MHS gym
• May 7 – Flag ceremony, 8 a.m.
• May 7-11 – Teacher Appreciation Week
7th – Bring a Flower Day
8th – Bring an Apple Day (anything associated with apples)
9th – Bring a Sweet Treat Day
10th – Bring a Praise Note/Thank You Note
11th – Bring a Mwar / Lei Day
• May 7-9 – 1/2 days (RFA/BRI Individual Testing for students)
• May 8 – PTSA meeting, 6 p.m., cafeteria
• May 12 – All schools track & field championship competition, Ada field; Saturday reading academy, 8 a.m./10 a.m., school library; Jr. Girl Scout meeting, 2:30 p.m., Room B-3
• May 14-18 – Standards-Based Assessment (3rd through 6th grade)
• May 15 – STUCO meeting, 2:30 p.m., Room D-5; NJHS meeting, 2:30 p.m., Room I-7
• May 16 – May/June PeaceBuilder Diners Club, 1 p.m., cafeteria
• May 19 – Saturday Reading Academy, 8 a.m./10 a.m., school library
• May 21 – WSRES Book Fair, cafeteria
• May 23 – 1/2 day school day (teacher training day)
• May 26 – Saturday Reading Academy, 8 a.m./10 a.m., school library
• May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
• May 30 – 6th grade promotional ceremony, 8 a.m., school stage
• May 31 – Kindergarten awards ceremony
• June 5 – Last day of school (reports cards sent home with students

Ambyth divisions complete external audits

AMBYTH says that its ship agency, logistics and trucking divisions have completed their external audits conducted by ABS Quality Evaluations Inc., and successfully demonstrated their ability to conform to an accredited quality management system that encourages continuous improvement.
Ambyth has received confirmation of ISO 9001: 2000 certification.
The International Organization for Standardization, an independent standards body based in Geneva, Switzerland, has long been recognized in Europe, the United States and Asia as a crucial component of conducting business on a global scale.
ABS-QE, a subsidiary of ABS Group of Companies headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an established and respected third-party auditor of management systems to international standards and is also a key contributor to the development of industry and international standards.
ABS and its affiliated companies presently provide services to clients in all parts of the world through a network of offices in 70 countries.
Additionally, ABS affiliate company activity serves ship, offshore and military classification services as well as clients involved in energy and transportation and the corporate and public sectors. For more information see www.eagle.org.
Founded in 1974, Ambyth affiliated companies presently serves regional and international clients in the following market segments: ship agency, logistics, trucking, express mail/courier services, trading, ship repair, industrial assistance and power generation.
For further information regarding Ambyth affiliate companies and services, visit www.ambyth.com or email corp@ambyth.guam.net .

NMC history class research presentation

(NMC) — ON Monday, May 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., in room D1 of Northern Marianas College, the Marianas history class will make a final presentation of the research project which consists of PowerPoint and DVD movies of the history of the Northern Marianas from pre-contact to 1990, in six chapters.
On Tuesday, May 8, the same time and place, the combined sections 1 and 2 of current issues will be presenting their small group research reports on the environment, NMC and the community, HIV/AIDS, tourism, crime, and demographics and the economy.
If you have any questions, call Sam McPhetres at 234-5498 extension 1204.