• Oct. 19, Monday — Paint your face with a chosen culture or country (flag or symbol)
• Oct. 20, Tuesday — Dress up day: your own cultural attire
• Oct. 21, Wednesday — Represent CNMI culture: Wear a flower, lei, mwar etc.
• Oct. 22, Thursday — Represent the United States of America: wear red, white and blue.
• Oct. 23, Friday — In class for extra credit Social Studies: bring any kind of cultural dish and present it to the class
(UMDA) — United Micronesia Development Association announced that Russell K. Snow Jr. has left UMDA and its subsidiaries due to health and family reasons.
UMDA Chairman Joe Lifoifoi is now the acting CEO and president.
David L. Wickline has been appointed executive vice president of the company and will oversee operations of UMDA’s hotel property, Palms Resort Saipan.
Wickline has been a member of the board since 2007.
He is the managing partner of Alchemy Ventures Trust LLC based in San Francisco and Saipan and has extensive experience in financing and luxury resort developments on both sides of the Pacific.
GCA congratulates October forensic winners
(GCA) — The administration, faculty, staff and parents of Grace Christian Academy would like to extend their congratulations to the following winners and everyone who participated in the Oct. 10 Primary Grades Forensic Conference competition at Dandan Elementary School.
K-2 Division
Humorous Interpretation-A
Clark Birmingham- 2nd Place
Humorous Interpretation-B
Robert Hanrey Schorr- 5th Place
Impromptu Speaking
Matt Jason Moran- 1st Place
Robert Hanrey Schorr- 2nd Place
Tae Yong Kim- 3rd Place
Riley Anne Buenaventura-4th Place
Heather Angel Pangilinan- 5th Place
Readers Forum- Masters
Matt Jason Moran- 2nd Place
Tae Yong Kim- 4th Place
Riley Anne Buenaventura-5th Place
Readers Forum- Novice A
Natsuki Hirata- 5th Place
3-5 Division
Dramatic Interpretation-A
Cameron Boyer- 2nd Place
Choral Speaking B- 4th Place
Karena Lei Torres
Jasmine Phan
Claudilyn Lacbayo
Joshua Abragan
Seung Jae Kim
Humorous Interpretation- A
Alfie Madlambayan- 3rd Place
Impromptu Speaking- A
Art Matthew Mamaril- 1st Place
Dianne Doris Arnold-3rd Place
Impromptu Speaking- B
Francis Joseph Dalusung-3rd Place
Readers Forum- Masters- A
Rita Laxamana-1st Place
Alyssa Jean Pantaleon- 3rd Place
Cameron Boyer- 5th Place
Readers Forum- Masters- B
Claudilyn Lacbayo – 3rd Place
Jasmine Phan- 4th Place
Reader’s Forum- Novice-C
Veeny France Revilla- 1st Place
Teachers/Coaches
Mrs. Leah Garfil-1st Grade
Miss Kelly Dawe-2nd Grade
Miss Estrella Samonte-3rd Grade
Mrs. Esther Manzano- 4th & 5th Grade
GCA PGFC Volunteer Judges
Mr. Mark Birmingham
Mrs. Rose Shirata
Mrs. Mary Ann Sacramento
Attorney Robert Schorr
GCA PGFC Coordinator- Mrs. Esther Manzano
Power outage on Saturday
(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. would like to inform the general public that on Saturday, Oct. 17, a power outage is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. and will affect the Kiya 1 circuit.
The purpose of the scheduled power outages is to allow the linemen to perform necessary maintenance to the electrical grid by replacing two defective air brake switches both located on Kiya 1.
One in Dandan, near the Saipan International Airport (Chalan Herman Pan Rd. and Flame Tree Rd.) and the other in San Vicente at the Roundhouse (Isa Drive and Dandan Road).
Two crews will work simultaneously to address both defective switches to minimize the power interruption.
It is essential that these defective switches be replaced to provide safe operating equipment for the linemen and the community when isolating certain areas of the grid to perform necessary maintenance or repairs.
The areas to be affected: As Terlaje, NMC, Botanical Garden, Portions of Fina Sisu, Lower Dandan, Upper Dandan Homestead, Isley Field, Kanat Tabla, Obyan and As Perdido Road.
CUC apologizes for any inconvenience this power interruption may impose on the community and will continue to work diligently to minimize future interruptions.
Special weather advisory
(EMO) — Based on the information received from the National Weather Service on Guam, Gov. Benigno R. Fitial would like to inform the general public that tropical storm 22w was moving away from the Marianas.
At 1 p.m. yesterday, it was located about 280 miles southwest of Saipan, 270 miles southwest of Tinian, 205 miles southwest of Rota, and 155 miles southwest of Guam.
Tropical storm 22w made its closest approach to Guam around 10 a.m.
Red flag raised at 7 sites
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality says water samples collected from Plumeria Hotel, Aqua Resort Hotel, Tanapag Meeting Hall, DPW Channel Bridge, S. Puerto Rico Dump, Garapan Fishing Dock, and Sugar Dock contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria — enterococci — that exceeded the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
DEQ has given these locations a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Disabilities council forum
THE CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities is sponsoring a forum for all candidates seeking seats in the House of Representative and the Senate.
This will give individuals with disabilities an opportunity to speak and be heard as members of this community on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Saipan World Resort Hotel.
The council is inviting its consumers, families of children with disabilities, private and non-profit organizations, and state agency representatives who advocate for people with disabilities to take part in this forum.
For more information, call Lillian S. Ada at 664-7001 or Ray D. Diaz at 664-7002.
