The CUC Water Division Distribution Maintenance crew is scheduled to work on the Dandan reservoir to seal all holes and openings, inspect, clean and disinfect the storage tank. This required work is necessary to protect treated stored water and provide improved overall water quality for public consumption. This work enables water division to comply with the stipulated order concerning drinking water operations and maintenance in correcting major sanitary deficiencies cited during storage tanks inspections. Water service will be restored to affected customers as soon as the work is completed.
Residents are encouraged to practice strict water conservation and to teach children and household workers to save water, especially during this period. Rainwater catchment systems/water tanks should be cleaned and float valves installed or replaced to ensure that water does not overflow from any tanks.
For more information, you may contact Robert Lorenz, acting deputy director for water & wastewater operations at 235-7025 thru 235-7032 ext. 147 or Mariano Iglecias, water & wastewater operations manager at ext 155.
High Surf advisory
(EMO) — Based on the information received from National Weather Service, Tiyan Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Management, Office of the Governor, Governor Benigno R. Fitial would like to inform the general public that increasing swell from the southwest will produce hazardous surf on west and south facing reefs Thursday through Saturday night.
The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a High surf advisory in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m.
Duncan is new president of Continental Micronesia
(CAL) — Continental Airlines has announced the appointment of Charles Duncan as president of Continental Micronesia, effective immediately.
Previously, Duncan served as managing director of Asia-Pacific Sales and Marketing of Continental Airlines, based in Tokyo.
He has also been elected to the board of directors of Continental Micronesia.
In his new role, Duncan will relocate to Guam and serve as Continental’s senior leader in the Asia-Pacific region and will be responsible for sales and marketing for Continental Micronesia and local Asia-Pacific sales for Continental Airlines.
He will also oversee all governmental affairs and tourism issues with local leaders and act as the key liaison between Continental Micronesia and Continental Airlines.
Duncan will report directly to Dave Hilfman, Continental’s senior vice president – Worldwide Sales, and indirectly to Mark Moran, Continental’s executive vice president – Operations, to ensure close coordination between Continental Micronesia and all Continental divisions.
“Charles’ wealth of experience and strong leadership will serve us well,” Hilfman said.
“Our business has continued to grow in the Micronesia and Asia-Pacific region, despite a tough business environment. Charles has been instrumental in helping us design and implement a successful Asia-Pacific strategy that has benefited both Continental and its customers,” Hiufman added.
“My family and I are excited to be coming back to Guam, for what is truly a dream come true,” said Duncan. “Continental Micronesia is a special family, much like the region it serves, and I am humbled to be leading such a unique and outstanding team of professionals.”
Duncan joined Continental in 1996 and has held management positions at Continental Micronesia since 1997, including the last 10 years in Japan.
He received a bachelor’s degree in economics and international studies from the University of North Carolina and a master’s in business administration from Harvard Business School.
Continental inaugurated daily non-stop service between Shanghai and New York this March.
The airline also increased weekly flights from Guam to Cairns starting in March, and in December it plans to reintroduce direct flights from Guam to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport in Japan.
Celebrating more than 40 years of service in Guam and Micronesia, Continental Micronesia is headquartered in Guam and operates a Pacific hub from the A.B. Won Pat International Airport.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Airlines, Continental Micronesia employs 1,400 men and women and offers more than 246 departures each week between 21 cities throughout the Pacific Rim, the Micronesian Islands and Hawaii with a fleet of 12 Next-Generation Boeing 737 and 767 aircraft.
In addition, Continental Micronesia and its code share partner Cape Air operate 86 weekly commuter service flights between Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Continental Airlines is the world’s fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,800 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 135 domestic and 132 international destinations. More than 650 additional points are served via current alliance partners.
With more than 42,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 67 million passengers per year.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture.
For the sixth consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the No. 1 World’s Most Admired Airline on its 2009 list of World’s Most Admired Companies.
(NMC) — Individuals who participate in the Northern Marianas College’s FREE all-day information session will qualify to receive fee waivers for the upcoming Fall 2009 semester—a savings of about $75.00.
The all-day event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the NMC Student Center in Building J at the As Terlaje campus. Individuals can choose to attend the information session anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Those interested in furthering their education and advancing their professional careers are encouraged to attend this event to meet and speak with faculty and staff from the College’s different degree and certificate programs. Current students will also be sharing their experiences at NMC.
Counseling, financial aid, admissions, and other NMC staff will also be on hand to answer questions and to assist in the admissions and financial aid process.
The free all-day information session is open to everyone, including high school students and graduates, and their parents, government and private sector employees, international students, and members of the general public who are interested in learning more about the programs at NMC.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at 234-5498 ext. 1528, or log on to www.nmcnet.edu.
Family seeks help with missing dog
LAST Sunday started like any other day, although six-year-old Jenisha Dubrall did not know it would be the last time she would see her best friend, Bell.
Bell is a Chihuahua that has been raised by the Dubrall family and has been missing for the past several days.
“I miss her so very much and I have been praying every day and night for Bell to come back home. Bell makes me laugh when I’m sad and plays with me when I’m bored. Please help me find Bell so I can play with her again,” said Jenisha. “She needs to be where she belongs, with me and her family.”
Bell is only three years old and is a white Chihuahua with some light brown coating. She is about seven inches tall, 10 inches long and has a lot of birthmark looking spots on her belly, noted Jenisha.
“A reward will be given for her safe return home,” she said.
Bell was last seen around 9 a.m. in Tottotville, Koblerville on July 26th. Please call Jenisha at 287-3966, 288-4032, or 256-5826 if you have any information on the missing dog.
Drinking water problem corrected in Chalan Kiya
(CUC) — Customers of the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Saipan water system, Chalan Kiya residence were notified on July 29, of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil their water before using. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil the water before using it. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
The chlorine treatment was found to be providing adequate chlorine to the area in Chalan Kiya residence. Repeat samples on (Duenas well) collected Wednesday, July 29 were tested and found to be free of both total coliform and E.coli.
As always, you may contact the Water Division Manager Mariano R. Iglecias at 235-7025 through 235-7031 or Heidi Yelin, CUC water quality laboratory manager at 322-5140 or at P.O. Box 501220, Saipan, MP 96950 with any comments or questions.
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality has raised the red flag at seven sites in Saipan and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Samples collected from Central Repair Shop, DPW Channel Bridge, S. Puerto Rico Dump, American Memorial Park, Micro Beach, Garapan Fishing Dock and Sugar Dock contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria — enterococci — that exceeded the CNMI’s marine water quality standards.
For more information, call 664-8500.
