To qualify for the dean’s list, students must achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the duration of the term.
Two students from Saipan qualified for the spring 2008 dean’s list:
• Orrin Pharmin
• Shawnalei Ogumoro
Eastern Oregon University serves as an educational, cultural and scholarly center in La Grande, Oregon, connecting the rural regions of the state to a wider world.
Water outage
(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. and the CNMI Water Task Force announce a water outage scheduled for the Chalan Galaide, Capital Hill, Wireless Ridge, Talafofo, Tapochau, Agag and I Denni areas today, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The contractor, Maeda Pacific Corp., is scheduled to install new pipelines at the Capital Hill one million gallon reservoir. Once the required installation work is completed, it would enable greater flow into the reservoir and improve water quantity and quality.
As a result of this outage, water hours for these areas will be from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Normal water services will resume the following day.
Residents are encouraged to practice strict water conservation. Rainwater catchment systems/water tanks should be cleaned and float valves installed or replaced to ensure that water does not overflow.
Public meetings
IF you are an FAS citizen who has an alien spouse, please attend a meeting on Aug. 5 at 9:30 am at the Kilili Pavillion.
If you have not received your federal stimulus check or have questions about the stimulus check you received, please attend a meeting on Aug. 5, 7 p.m. at American Memorial Park.
Important issues will be discussed.
LISS offers local students trial basis
LISS — Ladera International School of Saipan, through its first summer session, highlighted activities conforming to its academic standards offering summer classes from 1st to 10th grades.
On Aug. 4, the regular school year begins and LISS is offering a trial basis for local students and families to see what the school offers.
From Aug. 4 to 29, LISS will open six slots per grade level from K-4 to 10th grade to the local residents on island.
“This trial basis will provide local students an opportunity to experience LISS’ regular school year program during the time they are still on vacation,” said LISS director Wayne Pangelinan.
He added, “The success of our summer programs prompted us to offer more opportunities during the long summer breaks from the public schools. We feel that having alternative learning activities for students during the breaks will only enhance their academics when returning to their schools.”
Saipan World Resort conducts trash cleanup
THE Saipan World Resort staff, headed by its human resources manager, Miriam K. Seman, conducted a trash cleanup on Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., a media release stated.
The cleanup team covered areas surrounding the resort’s grounds including the hotel’s beach front and former AJ’s and Dr. Jack’s Bar and Grill.
“The regular monthly cleanup is part of Saipan World Resort’s commitment in helping to keep the CNMI clean and beautiful not only for the local residents, but most importantly for our tourist. In addition, these efforts instill a sense of ownership amongst our staff at Saipan World Resort,” its media release stated.
DPS to conduct sobriety checkpoints
(DPS) — The Department of Public Safety’s traffic section will be conducting DUI checkpoints on the days and time listed below:
• Aug. 1 — The first setup will be on B/R Susupe by the Minachom Atdao. This operation will start at 8 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m.
The second setup will be on Chalan Pale Arnold Road in Gualo Rai by Sherwin Williams Building. This operation will start at 10 p.m. and end at 11:15 p.m.
• Aug. 2 — The first setup will be on Beach Road Susupe by the multi-purpose building. This operation will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m.
The second setup will be on Chalan Pale Arnold Road in Garapan by the Horizon Building. This operation will start at 10 p.m. and end at 11:15 p.m.
Each checkpoint will last at least one hour and 15 minutes at each location.
This activity is part of the efforts of DPS to ensure that all vehicle occupants are protected.
In addition, traffic officers will be conducting highway criminal interdictions, saturation patrols, aggressive driver interdictions and laser activities.
For more information, contact PO3 Juan C. Mendiola or Sgt. Jerry Ayuyu at 334-9085.
