The center was moving west-northwest at 22 mph and little change in motion was expected in the next 12 hours.
Tropical Storm 18W was also weakening as it passed through the Rota channel between Guam and Rota.
The strongest winds were found primarily in showers north of the center.
Maximum sustained winds were 40 miles per hour.
Tropical Storm 18W was expected to weaken into tropical depression during the next 6 to 12 hours.
Because the storm had moved away from the Marianas, Gov. Benigno R. Fitial declared “all clear conditions” for Rota as of 3:30 p.m. yesterday.
Bishop asks faithful to help Philippine typhoon victims
(Diocese of Chalan Kanoa) — In solidarity with the thousands of victims of Typhoon Ondoy that hit Metro Manila and several nearby provinces, and as a response to the urgent need and appeal by the Philippine government for massive relief efforts to all those devastated by the floods, Chalan Kanoa Bishop Tomas A. Camacho has announced a second collection for all the Masses on Saipan, Rota and Tinian this Sunday, Oct. 4.
Camacho, after having seen on television the widespread devastation caused by the floods brought by the typhoon, came up with the idea of asking all those who will be in church this Sunday to share whatever amount they can spare and give to the second collection that will be made after each Mass.
Even though he is aware that the people in the CNMI are also undergoing financial difficulties, Camacho noted the urgency and overwhelming devastation that the calamity caused in the Philippines.
To do something and come to the aid of those who are in most need of help is a most Christian act and is the true expression of one’s faith and love for God, the bishop said.
Autism society meeting
THE Autism Society of the CNMI will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. in the NMPASI conference room.
Information regarding the group and future meetings will be available at this meeting. All families and friends of individuals with autism and autism related spectrum disorders are invited to attend.
For additional information, call John at 234-8803/4 or Larrisa at 322-3761. You can also e-mail [email protected].
Hemodialysis technicians complete exam training
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College recently awarded 25 certificates of competence to participants of the patient care technician national certification exam training course, which was facilitated by the Community Development Institute under the Division of Community Programs and Services.
The course was designed to ensure that hemodialysis facility staff meet the qualifications, scope of practice, and board and licensure requirements of the state in which they are employed. In addition, the course helped prepare participants for the upcoming certified clinical hemodialysis technician examination this November.
The course also fulfilled the exam requirement for classroom training hours.
John Gonzales Live schedule
THE John Gonzales Live show yesterday will be replayed on Oct. 4 and 5, from 7 to 8 p.m.
The guests were the Covenant Party’s Precinct 3 candidates: Felicidad “Daling” Ogumoro, Jesus Elameto, David R. Maratita, Henry K. Rabauliman and Edmund S. Villagomez.
The second part of the show will be replayed on Oct. 5 and 6, from 8 to 9 p.m.
The topics were the CNMI Covenant, the islands’ relationship with the U.S. and the federalization lawsuit.
The guests: Oscar C. Rasa, former House speaker and Covenant negotiator; and John S. Del Rosario Jr., former publisher and veteran freelance writer.
The show airs on KSPN Channel 2.
For more information, e-mail [email protected].
SSHS mid-progress report
(SSHS) — Parents of Saipan Southern High School students can pick up the mid-progress report on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with parents or guardians.
All students will be released at 12:50 noon.
RIPON, Wisconsin (NFL) — Harold Easton, an educator at Marianas High School, has received the professional forensic educator and the professional forensic coach accreditations through the National Forensic League.
This important recognition recognizes excellence in forensic education through competitive success, longevity in the field, and commitment to continuing educations.
While the NFL is home to over 9,000 active educators, only a select number achieve this important distinction.
Professional NFL accreditations are significant because they indicate that a school has outstanding educators in place to teach essential life skills — communication, research, listening, writing and organizations.
The work of a forensic professional requires a high level of passion and commitment, but generates tremendous benefits for students and communities.
The National Forensic League is the nation’s oldest and largest speech and debate honor society.
