• April 3
Beach Road Chalan Laulau by Dr. Kaipat’s residence, on the southbound outer lane, from 10 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
• April 4
2W Gualo Rai by the Covenant building on the southbound outer lane, from 1 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.
Checkpoints are subject to be terminated if it begins to rain.
These checkpoints are some of the activities of the impaired driving national enforcement crackdown.
Statistical data and information compiled by DPS has shown that from Nov. 2009 to March 15, 2010 there were a total of 62 DUI arrests.
Police officers will also conduct highway criminal interdictions, saturation patrol, and aggressive driver interdictions and laser activities.
For more information, contact Sgt. Sylvan Rangamar at 664-9084 or 664-9085.
Islandwide cleanup
(DEQ) — In celebration of the Environmental Awareness Month in April, the Division of Environmental Quality cleanup brigade is encouraging volunteers to join the islandwide cleanup on April 23. The time will be announced later.
If you would like to volunteer your time to clean and beautify the island, ask your company or agency to sign up with the EAM Committee by filling out the forms and selecting a route to clean.
Volunteers will split into groups and go to the selected beach or roadside, cleaning for about two hours or when finished.
For more information, call 664-8500.
FORENSIC WINNERS
FORENSIC WINNERS. Photo above shows, from left, back row, SCS’s Eron Constante for Impromptu Speaking, HJHS’s Matthew Lopez for Original Oratory and Poetry Reading, MCS’ Darvhan Moses for Story Telling, MBA’s Hye Young Oh for Lincoln Douglas Debate, MBA’s Kanata Omori for Extemporaneous Speaking. Front row, MBA’s Kyle Park for Dramatic Interpretation, MBA’s Alina Ishikawa for Duo Interpretation and Prose Reading, MBA’s Ashley Ayuyu for Duo Interpretation, and CCA’s Devonne Dotts for Humorous Interpretation. Photo below, from left, Ashley Ayuyu for Duo Interpretation, Alina Ishikawa for Duo Interpretation and Prose Reading, Kyle Park for Dramatic Interpretation, Kanata Omori for Extemporaneous Speaking, and Hye Young Oh for Lincoln Douglas Debate. MBA dominated the competition by grabbing five of 10 gold medals.
MHS parent literacy night
(MHS) — Marianas High School will be hosting its 3rd Parent Literacy Night on Wednesday, March 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the MHS cafeteria.
This event, hosted by the MHS social studies department, will focus on literacy strategies for all academic areas.
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, call 237-3206.
Military to conduct training
(EMO) — The U.S. military will conduct military training south of Guam, on March 31, Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Due to the danger imposed by this activity, acting Gov. Eloy S. Inos is advising the general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators, to stay away from this area during the time and dates indicated.
For more information, call the Emergency Management Office at 322-9528, 322-9529, VHF marine channel 16 or HF single sideband radio on 5.205.0.
Green flag on Managaha
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality has assigned the green flag on Managaha’s recreational beaches and storm water drainages.
None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
