Sobriety/DUI checkpoint:
• Aug. 22 — The first setup will be on Chalan Pale Arnold Road in Gualo Rai by Sherwin-Williams Building, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
The second setup will be on B/R Susupe by Minachoam Atdao, from 10 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
• Aug. 23 — The first setup will be on Chalan Pale Arnold Road in Chalan Laulau by Trans America Building, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
The second setup will be on Beach Road Chalan Laulau by the late Dr. Kaipat’s residence, from 10 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
OPCR checkpoint:
• Aug. 23 – The first setup will be on Beach Road Susupe across Ada Gym, from 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
The second setup will be on Beach Road Chalan Piao by Hopwood Jr. High School, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
For more information, contact Sgt. Juan C. Mendiola or Lt. Paul Ogumoro at 664-9085.
Attention NMI delegate candidates
THE people of Kagman and Precinct 5 would like to get to know you better.
“We will be having a public forum in September at the Kagman Community Center. Candidates will get the chance to present themselves and where they stand,” according to the Kagman Komunidat Association.
If you are interested in meeting with the Kagman and Precinct 5 public, e-mail [email protected].
Business forum
THE Department of Commerce, in a media release, wishes to inform the business community that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Control and the Division of Enforcement and Compliance are hosting an annual business forum at the multi-purpose center in Susupe on Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
The forum focuses on licensing programs, identifying problem areas, ways to improve the ABTC and the Enforcement and Compliance programs, proposed changes affecting the licensing and penalty fees, partnership in improving communication and compliance in the daily activities of alcoholic beverage and tobacco products, weights and measures, taxicabs and recycling matters.
The business community is encouraged to attend this important event, as “Compliance in Promoting Commerce” is the key to a successful business.
For more information, contact David R. Maratita at 664-3065.
Promoting a healthy workplace
(SHRM) — Patricia Coleman will speak about health promotion in the workplace during the Society for Human Resource Management luncheon meeting today, Aug. 21, in the Tapochau Room of the Saipan World Resort, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The cost is $15 for SHRM members and $20 for non members.
For more information, call Terry Kisa at 234-5900 ext. 575, e-mail Frannie T. Salas at [email protected] or Polly Deleon Guerrero at [email protected].
Coleman is the nutrition programs team leader/coordinator for Northern Marianas College’s Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service program.
Coleman will share some tips on promoting a good, healthy workforce.
Business owners as well as human resource professionals will learn about programs and effective strategies to minimize employees being out of the office “sick.”
IVY LEAGUE STUDENT. Anne R. Atalig from Sinapalo, Rota who graduated valedictorian in high school from the Academy of Our Lady on Guam on 2006 is now a junior student at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire. She has been accepted as member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Additionally, she will attend the inauguration for the next U.S. president in Jan. 2009. Her parents are very proud of their daughter’s achievements “and we hope for a bright future for her.” Contributed photo
NMC registration ongoing
(NMC) — It’s not too late to register for classes for the upcoming Fall 2008 semester at Northern Marianas College.
Those individuals interested in furthering their education still have until this Friday, Aug. 22, to register.
Late registration, which requires a $25 late fee, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Admission applications for those who have already taken both placement tests will be accepted up to the last day of registration as well.
NMC offers a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, as well as an associate degree in business, liberal arts, nursing, natural resource management, business administration (with emphasis in accounting, sales and marketing, computer applications, etc.), hospitality management, criminal justice, and more.
The updated class schedule for the Fall 2008 semester can be found on the NMC Web site at www.nmcnet.edu.
Information about registration and admissions can also be found on the Web site. For more information, call the Office of Admissions and Records at 234-5498 extension 1523/28/39/40, e-mail [email protected], or log on to www.nmcnet.edu.
