“They are desperately needed,” she said. “We will then package and ship them.”
You can drop your donated items at her office at the Legislature.
Call 483-7693 for more information.
HONOLULU (Bank of Hawaii) — Bank of Hawaii pledged $25,000 to provide support for tsunami disaster relief assistance for families impacted by the tsunami in American Samoa.
Al Landon, Bank of Hawaii chairman and CEO, said, “Our hearts go out to the people of American Samoa during this difficult time. We want to express our deepest sympathy to families who have lost loved ones.”
Families or individuals can apply for donations up to $500. The bank will work with several community representatives to identify areas of immediate need. Those wishing to apply for funds can submit an application form available at the Bank of Hawaii branch.
In Hawaii, donations are also being accepted at any branch of Bank of Hawaii and checks may be made out to: Bank of Hawaii American Samoa Relief Fund.
Bank of Hawaii has been serving American Samoa for 40 years and has branches in Utulei, Tafuna and Pava’ia’i.
Tinian events
(THS) — This is to inform all parents who have children in the special education program and interested individuals that there will be meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the THS cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.
The Tinian High School PTA is inviting all parents/legal guardians to attend the special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Your attendance is requested and your input is needed.
Relief efforts
(CREAM) — The Coalition for the Recognition, Equality and Advancement of American Minorities is announcing the cancellation of its scheduled family picnic and instead will initiate a relief drive for Philippine typhoon victims on Oct. 4, starting at 11 a.m.
Monetary donations are preferred so freight costs of boxes for donated goods will not be needed.
Donations may be dropped off at the Minachom Atdao Pavilion and will be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross.
For more information, call Emy Pamintuan at 483-0727 or e-mail [email protected]. You may also call Doll Loste at 483-1334 or e-mail [email protected].
Mock election
(CREAM) — The Coalition for the Recognition, Equality and Advancement of American Minorities is inviting all American ethnic minority voters to participate in the mock election for the CNMI gubernatorial race, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Oct. 4 at the Minachom Atdao.
The top two candidates will be invited to a gubernatorial debate tentatively set for Oct. 18.
For suggestions on debate questions, call Emy Pamintuan at 483-0727 or e-mail [email protected]. You may also call Doll Loste at 483-1334 or e-mail [email protected].
Covenant Party Precinct #3 fundraising event postponed
THIS is to inform all individuals that the Covenant Party Precinct 3 fundraising event scheduled for Oct. 3 has been postponed until further notice due to the anticipated typhoon watch.
DPW public hearing
(DPW) — Gov. Benigno R. Fitial and Lt. Gov. Eloy Inos, through the Department of Public Works, would like to notify the general public that there will be a public hearing in regards to Route 36 (Chalan Kalabera/Windward) environmental assessment.
The hearing is scheduled at 6 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Coastal Resources Management Office, Morgen’s Building on Beach Road, San Jose.
