Angel will be leaving the island on March 8 to Honolulu, Hawaii for a follow-up and surgery on both eyes.
The hot lunch, which costs $5 each, will be red rice, barbecue chicken and ribs, coco and a drink.
The side order, which also costs $5 each: pig fritada, saibok banana and saibok suni/taro.
Please come and join us on this day. Come meet our Angelray.
Attention guest workers
IF your name is on the Department of Labor and Division of Immigration’s recently published “Overstaying” or “Overstayers” list, contact attorney Robert Myers at 234-3184 ext. 104, e-mail [email protected], or visit his Web site www.Lwyr4u.com, to learn more about your legal rights.
To persons interested in Saipan Zoning
(Zoning Board) — The Zoning Office is inviting the public to attend training sessions about the Saipan Zoning Law of 2008.
Three of the sessions are geared to specific audiences and one will be for the general public but anyone may attend any session. Each session will start with a briefing and then answer questions.
A reservation is not necessary to attend.
• March 10, multi-purpose building, Susupe, 9 a.m. Signs and banners for retailers and others; 1:30 p.m., adult businesses for adult business owners — massage parlors, strip clubs, porno shops, etc.
• March 12, multi-purpose building, Susupe, 9 a.m. Overview of the Saipan Zoning Law of 2008 for developers and the general public; 1:30 p.m., land subdivision for surveyors and others involved in subdividing property
The Saipan Zoning Law of 2008, permit application forms, and other information are available to download on the Zoning Web site at www.zoning.gov.mp. Paper copies of the Saipan Zoning Law of 2008 may also be purchased for $10 at the Zoning Office, 2nd floor, Joeten Dandan Building.
Prayer rally
A PRAYER rally against drugs and gambling activities will be spearheaded by the Sta. Remedios Church in Tanapag on Feb. 27, at 4 p.m.
Assembly place will be in front of the church.
For more details, contact Fr. Ambet at 322-7254.
NMC hosts free innovative farming workshop
(NMC) — After years of researching innovative farming techniques to conserve water and soil, Northern Marianas College’a Cooperative Research, Education, and Extension Service will be sharing its findings in a workshop for CNMI ranchers, farmers, and other interested community members.
The workshop, titled “Soil & Water Conservation through Innovative Farming Techniques,” will be held on NMC-CREES’s Experimental Farm in As Perdido on March 4.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend the workshop.
Made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resource Conservation Service, the workshop will highlight innovative and practical farming methods that help farmers and ranchers minimize their costs on water, fertilizers, and labor while at the same time conserve scarce natural resources.
Participants will also be introduced to the application of different kinds of mulching, micro irrigation, no-till vegetable production, contour farming, and intercropping of trees and shrubs in a hands-on fashion.
Additionally, there will be a taste testing of new sweet potato varieties NMC-CREES is introducing to the CNMI.
NMC-CREES provides quality technical programs, services, and information to benefit the people, the environment, and the economy of the CNMI.
With continuous interaction, collaboration and a unified direction, the department is dedicated to helping improve the economic well-being, living conditions and overall quality of life in the CNMI.
For more information about the workshop, call NMC-CREES at 234-5498 ext. 1707.
Shortage of skilled labor tackled at national governors meeting
ADELUP (Office of the Guam Governor) — The National Governors Association’s education committee together with governors and business leaders discussed the shortage of a skilled workforce and the state of the education system during the NGA Winter meeting in Washington D.C.
Guam Gov. Felix P. Camacho called upon the nation’s governors to recognize that a comprehensive nationwide education plan is necessary.
“Despite much rhetoric over the past decade, the education system still needs improvement,” said Camacho. “To compete with others in the world market, we must ensure our educational reforms are working in classrooms all across the nation.”
The governors further discussed the possibility of transforming the workforce system and the need to strengthen the skills of American workers in Guam and the nation.
Presentations explored business investments that strengthen the competitiveness of American business by training workers with the skills to successfully participate in the 21st century.
“We must recognize that even in today’s difficult economy, businesses struggle to find the qualified workers they need,” the governor said. “The rising unemployment rate, increasing demand for skills and a rapidly expanding global economy are all placing unprecedented demands on America’s workforce.”
The NGA education committee agreed that workers will require specialized and advanced training, cutting-edge skill sets and higher levels of education just to stay competitive.
The committee unanimously passed new policies that outline a new vision for a federal, state and local partnership that will support school construction in mission growth impacted areas.
They called on the federal government to provide states and territories with accurate and timely student data and recommended the promotion of health and nutrition through the National School Lunch Program.
This will include supporting maximum state flexibility and outlining an appropriate federal-state partnership regarding competitive foods, nutrition standards and childhood obesity.
Camacho join the nation’s governors in a meeting with President Obama at the White House to discuss a number of issues, including the implementation of the recently passed America’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(Military/Veterans Affairs) — On Feb. 26 and 27, Catherine Illarmo of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Team Leader/LCSW from the Guam Vet Center will be on Saipan to give individual counseling to combat veterans and a stress management briefing to all interested.
Anyone wishing to see her are urged to call 1-671-472-7161 or Ruth Coleman at the Veterans Affairs Office at 664-2650 to make an appointment. She will also take walk-ins.
• Feb. 26 — 0900 to 1600, Military/Veterans Office, Bldg 1364, Capital Hill
• Feb. 27 — 0900 to 1200, same place
• Feb. 26 — 1800, Army Reserve Center
Puengin Inetnon on Friday
Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market that will take place every government payday.
It will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. There will vendors selling food, drinks, snacks, clothing, and crafts.
Puengin Inetnon is a family oriented event. Alcohol will be prohibited from the event. All are welcome.
Come attend Puengin Inetnon for some family fun, right here in Kagman.
Interested vendors can call 256-POST for applications.
Produce and fish vendors are needed by popular demand.
Kagman Saturday Flea Market
KAGMAN’S Saturday Flea Market will be held on Feb. 28 in the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot. It will be held every government payday Saturday.
You may only sell your used items. Tents will be provided.
Interested sellers can call 256-POST for more information.
