“Black Wave” is a documentary chronicling the 20-year legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
On March 24, 1989, an Exxon Valdez oil supertanker wrecked, releasing millions of gallons of crude oil into Arctic waters, marking the largest environmental disaster in the history of North America that’s effects are still being felt today.
This first screening event, sponsored by the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance, aims to educate the Saipan community about this environmental issue, particularly in light of the ongoing disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
After the showing of the film, speakers will discuss and answer audience questions regarding the recent oil spill in the Gulf and CNMI oil spill response matters.
“First Friday Films” is a free and monthly event, set to repeat every first Friday of the month. It is coordinated through a partnership between the Division of Environmental Quality and American Memorial Park, with the help of organizations such as MINA.
For a list of upcoming films, dates and times, visit DEQ’s Web site at www.deq.gov.mp
SSHS Book Club hosts ‘Twilight’ screening
OVER a hundred “Twilight” fans flocked to watch the local premiere of the movie Eclipse at Hollywood Theater Saipan early in the morning. Fans of all ages supported the traditional book movie tie-in event for Saipan Southern High School Book Club, a media release stated.
This is the third time that SSHS Book Club hosted and organized the special screening of a movie. The club continues the tradition to bring avid “Twilight” readers together and celebrate the opportunity to be one of the first few people to watch the movie, worldwide.
Sudi Napalan, SSHS school librarian and book club adviser, said: “If activities like these encourages teens to read, then I’m all for it! I think as an educator, even if it is summer, we still need to seize the moment to provide fun activities, like these, for our students.”
SSHS Book Club members are actively promoting reading to their peers and one of them is through the movie-tie in events. Students have been sharing their thoughts on the SSHS Library Facebook discussion board.
Many thanks to Craig Garrison, William Santos, Hollywood Theaters staff for their continued support.
Outdoor film showings on Tinian
TINIAN — The Tinian Public Library has announced the start of a summer books and films program partly funded by the NMI Council for the Humanities beginning in July, a media release stated.
Films will be shown two times a week at the Tinian Public Library, and every Saturday at dusk for the duration of the summertime. The film choices correlate to books from which the films were adapted, such as the 1996 Oscar winning movie, “Emma,” based on Jane Austen’s celebrated novel.
Other films include the 2004 movie “Holes,” which is based on the novel of the same title by Louis Sachar; and the Oscar winning 1993 flick “Jurassic Park,” which is based on Michael Crichton’s novel.
“Thanks to the Tinian Public Library and the Humanities Council, the people of Tinian can enjoy a fun and educational summertime activity,” said Tinian Mayor Ray M. Dela Cruz.
A complete movie and book guide will be made available at the Tinian Public Library next week. Interested individuals can contact the Tinian Public Library at 433-0504 for more details, or Janet King, board member of the NMI Humanities Council, at 235-4785.
Marianas Agupa radio talk show line-up
WAYS and Means Chairman Ray Basa will be featured on Saturday, July 3. The topic of discussion will be the austerity measure and the fiscal year 2011 budget.
Secretary of Public Lands Oscar M. Babauta will be featured on the following Saturday, July 10. The topic of discussion will be the current public land leases and revenue.
Senate President Paul A. Manglona will be featured on Saturday, July 17. The topic of discussion will be the FY 2011 budget.
The show starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. on Magic 100.3 FM.
The Chamorro Talk Show Program is hosted by Glenn H. Manglona with special guest host, former Rota Mayor Joseph S. Inos.
The talk show airs every Saturday between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Additionally, the show features a special report from Rota correspondent and commentator Thomas D. Mendiola, and Tinian correspondent and commentator former Sen. David M. Cing.
The show can also be heard on the Internet via www.magic100radio.com. For more information, e-mail marianasagupa@gmail.com.
Local student Anne Gelika Elenzano receives national honor
ATLANTA, Ga. — The National Society of High School Scholars, in a media release, announced that Mount Carmel High School student Anne Gelika M. Elenzano of Saipan has been selected for membership.
The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence.
The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.
“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Anne Gelika has demonstrated to achieve this level of academic excellence,” said Nobel. “Anne Gelika is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”
“Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources, and opportunities,” stated NSHSS President James Lewis. “We aim to help students like Anne Gelika build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.”
Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors.
Ancient history lecture on Tuesday evening
THE NMI Council for the Humanities invites the public to attend a lecture on ancient Chamorro history and culture at American Memorial Park on Tuesday, July 6, at 6 p.m.
Dr. James Bayham, a professor of anthropology at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, will discuss the results of archaeological excavations undertaken at the traditional Chamorro village of Ritidian in northern Guam.
This research was completed over the course of three years during archaeological field schools run by the University of Hawaii and the University of Guam.
Bayman, who directed these field schools, will examine the impact of Spanish colonization on traditional Chamorro society based on the analysis of artifacts recovered from two adjacent latte buildings at Ritidian.
The presentation is a part of the council’s Community Lecture Series. It is open to the public and free of charge.
For more information, call council staff at 235-4785 or visit the council’s website www.nmihumanities.org.
NMC seeks public input
(NMC) — The Northern Marianas College Search Committee is inviting public input on the qualifications of a new NMC president. Those who wish to submit input may attend the public meeting of the committee at 11a.m. on Friday, July 2, in the board of regents conference room at NMC. Additional meetings will be scheduled later.
Power outage schedule
(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. has scheduled power outages on Kiya 1 to allow Kimco Enterprises to relocate power poles on Isa Drive as part of the ongoing Cross Island Road Expansion Project.
Affected areas:
Date: July 1
Time: 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Former San Vicente Round House to Dandan Homestead, Obyan Water Wells
Date: July 2,
Time: 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Former San Vicente Round House to Botanical Garden
Date: July 3
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Former San Vicente Round House and Botanical Garden
CUC apologizes for any inconvenience the outages may impose on the community. CUC will continue to work diligently to minimize future interruptions.
Red flag at 1 Saipan site
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality says water samples collected from S. Puerto Rico Dump contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria that exceeded the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
DEQ has given the location a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of the location for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Chacha summer school
(COJHS) — Chacha Oceanview Junior High School says its summer session will start on July 6 and end on Aug. 13.
Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday to Thursday.
For more information, call 237-3921 or 664-4100.
MANILA CONFERENCE.
From left, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry Thomas Jr., Jericho Santos, Dr. Celia b. Lamkin, Ronald P. Lamkin and John Raymond B. Sablan during the welcome reception for the participants of the Conference of Overseas Filipinos for Good Governance held in Manila to coincide with the inauguration of the Southeast Asian nation’s 15th president, Benigno S. Aquino III, on Wednesday.
CLASS REUNION.
The Marianas High School Class of ’73 is inviting classmates and their spouses to the 37th Class Reunion on Wednesday, July 7, 6 p.m. at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Jesus H. & Helen Sablan in Chalan Kiya.
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