Marianas Variety Vol. 12, No. 50, 1984-03-02

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MICRONESIA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SINCE 1972
Vol. 12 No. 50 March 2. 1984 Price: 25 Cents
House of Reps closes, fires 82 employees
SAIPAN - The Northern uled to convene for a the Senate which has be closed until the begin House Speaker Vincent M.
Marianas House of Repre special meeting Wednesday funds to last until the end ning of the next fiscal Sablan and Administrative
sentatives will remain to act on a budget request of April. year, or until such time as Direct.or Vincent T. Attao.
closed until October 1 for $1.9 million, but this Rep. Sablan and Rep. more funds are made avail
(the beginning of the next was postponed because its Nakatsukasa said it was able, whichever comes The 15 members of the
fiscal year) or until more version of the budget was impossible to agree on a first, the congressmen said. House will however
funds are made available, not ready on time. combined budget of $4 Meanwhile, the House continue to receive their
according to Rep. Benigno The new House budget million for both houses. has fired all of its 82 $8,000 salaries and
Sablan. of $1.9 million does not The House of Repre employees. The termina $13,000 in official
The House was sched- appropriate any money for sentatives will continue to tion letter was given by representation allowances.
'Libelous statement'
$1
brings mil ·suit
SAIP AN - Rep. Gregorio implied that Kroul was
C. Sablan (Kilili) is being dishonest and this caused
sued for $1 million by injury t.o his personal and
Hartley Kroul, a consul professional reputation.
tant, business adviser and
Sablan's letter attacked
business representative, the "one dollar a year
for statements Sablan (senate) consultant" but
made in a letter to the did not mention anyone
governor. by name. It said the
Kroul said Sablan 's consultant is a "lobbyist
statement was false, for the offshore banking
libelous, and made "with industry, and our govern
MTC set to lay underground cables
malice and reckless indif ment should not be fooled
Pipes for laying underground cables for MTC's new phone system in Saipan are stacked at a yard ference" to his rights. by the statements he. is
belonging to Black Micro/ Corp. Work is presently progressing on phase one of the MTC's phone The lawsuit says making about the banking
extension program. Sablan's statement bill."
AG wins Round 2 in tuna war
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SAIP AN -·- Health viola "The general theme of Safety estimates that 80 Gov. Tenorio said ships Weekly water samples
tions and violent crime their argument was: leave percent of all major crimes should be required to pay from Tinian harbor ,in
associated with the tran us alone and clean up your in Tinian are linked to docking fees in full before dicate that pollution still
shipment of tuna in Tinian house first," said Kosack. tuna crewmen or the ship leaves the port. exceeds norm.al levels, and
continues to worry the "Does this mean that if stevedores. The CNMI, on He said each ship should Coastal Resource Manage :1
administration here and there is a fire in Tinian, the other hand, said pay for the oil spill as ment qfficials have
needs urgent attention, they will ask us to put out $42,000 had been spent sociated to it. pictures t.o prove that this
according to Attorney the one here first?" asked to combat various crimes Gov. Tenorio added is associated with the tuna
General Rex Kosack. Kosack. at the Tinian dock. , that shipp¥1g ag~nt.& be trade, according to the
A meeting Tuesday Reports of health viola Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio required to pick up all AG's office.
between Kosack and tions and crime associated has asked the port author medical and transportation The Tinian Port Author
Tinian officials resulted in with this trade at Tinian ity to boost port fees, fees for their employees ity refuses t.o levy taxes to
agreement that a problem harbor include oil spills, deposit some money with and make sure these help fight this problem,
exists and this should be human sewage contamina the Commonwealth employees appear as wit said Kosack and added
corrected in order to safe tion, garbage being Treasury to reimburse the nesses in court proce~ that the stevedore firms
guard the tuna trade. dumped_ off ships, and government for providing ings. allege they will run out of
Tinian officials, in violent crimes that are services, and assign port "The tuna industry in business if uked to pay
cluding those associated burdening medical facil authority officers to keep Tinian is on record as taxes to combat the pro
with tuna transhipment, ities and the Attorney law and order as long as having the most contin blem.
said earlier that the pro General's office. any tuna vessel is in the uous negative effect on It also has been alleged
blem had been corrected. A task force report harbor. the environment and the that most t.op government
They pointed out "inac chaired by Kosack said The governor also law and other situation officials in Tinian are as
curacies" in media reports none of the problerns urged the port authority there," said Kosack. "We sociated with the tuna
and said crime in Saipan mentioned in an earlier to make sure garbage is are urging those associated trade and are therefore
was a more serious and report had been corrected. properly disposed and with the trade t.o be more unwilling to make wave1
..i mmediBJMllem. The Department of Public violators fined. responsible," he added. (Con 't. on page 8)
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Northern Marianas
Hawaii axes tuition fees
seek SBA assistance
for Mariana students
SAIP AN - The House of Sablan, whG ·vv iii rormally
Representatives has asked pr~sent a copy of the
HONOLULU - The Uni Mariana Islands. The University of
the U.S. Small Business resolution to Irene
versity of Hawaii has This follows the im Hawaii will periodically
Administration to extend Castello, SBA Region IX
anno,mceJ that for the plementation of a Hawaii review practices relating to
many of its small business Administration Monday
Hl84-85 year and beyond, State Law which permits the waiver of the non
programs to the Northern during a meeting with the
the waiver of the non resident tuition differen
Marianas and set up a House of Representatives, it will waive ~he non
resident tuition differen tial to assure that existing
permanent · office in the said the resolution was resident tuition differen
tial for students from conditions permit contin
islands.
among many actions taken tial for students who are
In a resolution adopted jurisdictions not having uation of such practices,
last Friday when the by the House of Repre residents of the Common higher public education according to Fujio Mat
House closed its opera sentatives to promote and wealth of the Northern instituions. suda of the university.
foster the development
tions because of a budget
of the private sector.
Palau set to host talks
ary crunch, the Demo
According to the speak
crat-controlled House
er, the establishment of a
warned that the open-door on economic development
permanent SBA represen -
policies of the Third
tative office in Saipan will
Legislature and the present
"facilitate the implement KOROR - Palau will the Northern Marianas, ordinate efforts toward
administration would soon ation of SBA programs
host . the 1984 General Republic of the Marshall a common cause.
lead to a complete take
and services in the North
Assembly of the Associa Islands and the Republic
Palau will be represent
over of the Northern ern Marianas."
tion of Pacific Islands of Palau. It is geared
ed by Senator Moses
Marianas' private sector by
foreign businesses and Among the SBA's pro Legislatures slated to toward the economic, Uludong who is the APIL
begin March 27 according social, and political ad
alien labor unless strong, grams and services the Treasurer and Senator
to Olbiil Era Kelulau. vancement of the islands
deliberate steps were taken House wants extended to Lucius Malsol, Delegate
APIL membership and serves as the forum
by the Northern Marianas NMI are loans for small Hideo Termeteet and
include the Federated for which the nation can
and the United States gov businesses; management Delegate Ignacio Anas
States of Micronesia, collectively resolve their
ernments to help the assistance to small tacio.
Guam, Commonwealth of problem areas, and co-
domestic business sector. businesses, minority
business development -
The House also said the
Bedford accepts ILO post
domination of the private procurement assistance;
sector by the government management and technical
would not be in the best assistance for disadvantag
on island imigration policies
interest of both the North- ed businesses and physical
em Marianas and the disaster loans.
United States. Also requested are pro
SAIPAN - Dr. Richard is based in Noumea, New . Phase II of this project
As a U.S. government curement and technical
Bedford of New Zealand Caledonia. is expected to conclude in
agency, the Small Business assistance to sin.all
was recently appointed Funding for the first June 1984.
Administration "has a businesses, small business
ILO Adviser on Population two phases of this joint The establishment of a
responsibility and obliga investment companies:
and Migration Policies to South Pacific Commission/ third phase of the Migra
tion to assist the people of small business loans; state co-ordinate the SPC/ILO International Labor Or tion Project was approved
the Northern Marianas to and local development Migration, Employment ganization (SPC/ILO) pro by the Twenty-Third
develop a strong, viable loan"'" companies; bond
and Development Project ject on Migration, Employ South Pacific Conference
domestic private sector," guarantees for surety com
ment and Development in held in Saipan in Octa ber
in the South Pacific. He
the resolution said. panies; and handicapped
the South Pacific, has been 1983. The Third Phase
House Speaker Ben M. assistance loans. provided by the United aims to further assist the
Nations Fund for Pop governments of the South
ulation Activities Pacific in integrating pop
FEEL SAFE AND PROTECTED
(UNFPA). ulation distribution and
In the first three years migration issues into pop
UNDER THE CARE OF·T HE GOOD GUYS. of the project, detailed ulation, employment and
reports on migration, development planning.
employment and develop Funding for this project
MOYLAN'S INSURANCE
ment issues for each extension will be extra
country of the region were budgetary.
prepared.
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• PROMPT & EFFICIENT SERVICE
The CNMI JTP A State Job Training Coordin_ating
• TRULY RELIABLE & DEPENDABLE Council/Private Industry Council wishes to info~
the general public that the Commonwealt~ ~ervice
• COMPETITIVE PREMIUM RA TES
Delivery Area, in compliance with the provIS1o~s. of
-- GENERAL AGENTS FOR: U.S. Public Law 97~399 -Oct. 13, 1982 J.ob Trammg
AFIA Home Insurance Compani~s UN. Partnership Act, is submitting a Summer Youth
E~ployment Program Plan for Fiscal Year 1984. The
--=- Korea Insurance Corporation ~ SYEP Plan is to be submitted to the U.S. Department
of Labor, Washington, D.C.
""' Travelers Life Insurance Co·mpany
The Summer Youth Employment Program planned
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FHP to enroll economically disadvantaged underemployed
a.,d unemployed youth in the Commonwealth. Total
ALL LINES OF INSURANCE--------------,
funding available is $25,730.00 for period covering
Life * Auto * Home * Fire * Marine * Workmen's Comp. June. 7, 1984 through September 30, 1984.'
* General Liability * Bonding * Health * Personal Trip Accident The proposed SYEP Plan may be examined at the
JTPA Office located at Lower Base on Monday
through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to ,4:30 p.m. Com
Located at CARMEN'S SAFEWAY BUSINESS CENTER
ments may be submitted 30 days after the date of
Chalan Kanoa, District No. 2, P.O. Box 658, Saipan, CM 96950 Telephone: 7185
thjs publication. If additional information is re
Try us, you'll never regret it! quired, please call Mr. Ben A. Leon Guerrero,_J TP A
Administrator and the designated representative for
the Governor at telephone numbers 9511 or 9310.
March 2, 1984 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 3
Washington Rep
MPLC
continues battle
challenges law
SAIP AN - Marianas Pub The MPL T also is op Villagomez of the MPLC.
lic Land Corp. will go to posing a bid by the "The development of
SAIPAN - CNMI Washing certain sections of the
court March 7 in a new bid MPLC to use part of the 1,000 housing lots in
ton representative Froilan covenant and the consti
to keep $9.7 million from $9.7 million for the pur Saipan is now being
C. Tenorio has challenged tution of the CNMI. -
its Tinian land lease chase of private land with stalled by our ~ to
a new clause in the law A lawsuit filed on
money for reasonable in the lease area, saying use the moneYi,"~according
taking a way his control behalf of the Washington
administrative expenses this would be contrary to to MPLC officials. These
over the liaison offices in representative claims that
for the four-year period the CNMI constitution. include about 500 lots
Guam and Hawaii. the liaison offices in Guam
ending 1988. The MPLC spent $1.2- in Dandan, 400 in Kagman
He said -putting the and Hawaii should remain
million of the lease money and 60 at Capitol Hill.
liaison offices under the under the control of the
The MPLC received last year for administrative The MPLC says it.s need
governor's control violates Washington office.
$39 million from the U.S. and other expenses. The positive response from the
military for a 50-year corporation needs $9.7 military regarding the
lease of land in Tinian. million to finance its home acquiring of land in
Auditors to check
The Marianas Public Land development projects and Tinian, and from the
/ Trust now has $19.2 mil pay salaries to its em MPLT about the use of
lion of this lease money ployees for the next four $9.7 million for admin
Senate budget bill
transferred to its account years, according to istrative and other ex
from the MPLC. Antonio Sablan and Jesus penses.
SAIP AN - A public law incurred. The audit was
which gives each of the requested by Guam's
nine senators of the CNMI Washington Rep. Antonio
$100,000 to use at his B. Won Pat.
discretion will be audited
by the Department of One of the bills passed
Interior's Inspector Gen by the lameduck Third
eral's Office. Legislature during its
The purpose of the final days gave the Senate
audit will be to determine a budget of $1.4 million,
the intent of the legisla $900,000 of which was
tion and what types of set aside for the nine
expenditures are being senators.
Insurance bill gets nod
SAIP AN - Acting Gov number of insurance com
ernor Pedro A. Tenorio panies doing business in
has signed, the Common the Commonwealth. _,,,...1 '!'1"!flllll' ,, ~
wealth Insurance Act of Furthermore, if we are to . .
{
1983. This comprehensive
Act establishes an insur qualify for the Federal
ance regulatory mecha Crop Insurance Corpora- '
Congressman Ike Demapan observes work in progrt?S.$ to repair roads in Su,upe, //'he co~ ha8
nism, headed by the tion, we must have our
promised better roads in his district and the Public Works DepartrMnt ii goi•g aMad with the job.
Insurance Commissioner. own insurance regulatory
This legislation is needed law, according to a govern
because of the increasing ment spokesman.
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Correction
AAFA.DAI 8EACA ABTEL
On Page 1 of the Marianas Variety's Feb 10, 1984
issue it was stated that "an offshore bank representa
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Senate to permit offshore banks to establish business PALAPALA
in the Northern Marianas under easy terms."
Mr. Hartley Kroul told the Variety he has never
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March 2, 1984 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & Vl.EWS-- Pale 5
Telephone company awards
Air Mike
largest singl .e contract
spreads
SA.IP AN -- Micronesian ment and to Black Microl and we are working with at high elevations for a
Telecommunications Corp. Corp. of Saipan for the the Marianas Public Land clear "line-of. .sight" signal
Tuesday a warded the conduits and manholes Corp. to lease land on Mt. path. •
wings
largest single contract in which will be used for the Tapochau and iri Rota,"
its expansion and recon larger size cables terminat said General l\fanager, Ed "Unfortunately, Agui
GUAM - Continental/A ir
struction program to ing in the new Susupe Takahashi. jan (Goat) Island is located
Micronesia reported a 44.8
International Utilities switch. Takahashi explained right in the middle of the
percent increase in traffic
Contractors of Dyersburg, "The only remaining that because of the long path and we must be high
'in January over the same
Tennessee, following the major project is the distance between Saipan enough on both ends to
period in 1983. Total
opening of bids submitted microwave radio system and Rota, microwave radio clear the obstruction," he
revenue per passenger.m ile
by four U.S. telephone between Saipan and Rota repeaters must be located said.
construction firms. registered in January this
The $5 .2 million pro MPLC stalls homestead program year was 41.3 million,
ject involves installation compared to 28.5 million
last year.
of approximately 290
miles of underground tele as court battle drags on Capacity was up 43.9
phone cables in Saipan, percent in January, while
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Tinian, and Rota. Included load factor increased one
SAIP AN - Because of tions for village home All contractors with on
in the contract are distri point to 62 percent.
civil action filed by the stead lots, agriculture going contracts with
bution terminals and lines -
Marianas Public Land homestead waivers and MPLC for village home
connecting the terminals Trust restraining MPLC claimants under the Home stead development pro Schools. Open
to homes and business
from using any money for stead Compensation Act jects are notified to cease
establishments. Work is the homestead program, that these programs will further work and to con 'DRIVE SAFELY
scheduled to start in July
the Marianas Public Land not be accepted until tact the MPLC office.
and will require about one
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Research ship studies Mariana
waters
HONOLULU The deepwater snappers, According to Stephen most frequently caught exploited condition ap
National Oceanic and shrimps, as well as the Ralston, Chief Scientist fish and accounted for proximately one ton of
Atmospheric Administra shallower schooling akule on the cruise, the results slightly over hald of all exploitable shrimp was
tion (NOAA) research or mackerel scad. The of deep-sea handline fish bottom fish caught. found in one square mile
vessel Townsend Cromwell cruise lasted six weeks and ing for various species of One of the more not of habitat. Additionally,
recently completed included stops at Guam, snappers and groupers able accomplishments of the study allowed scientist
another survey in the Esmeralda Bank, Alama showed that each island the cruise was the com to quantify the effective
Marianas, according to gan, Saipan, Sarigan, and bank had its own pletion of an intensive ness of shrimp traps in use.
Richard S. Shbmura, direc Pagan, Agrihan, and an distinctive community of fishing experiment on a Other studies conducted
tor of the Honolulu unnamed seamount 150 fish. For example, the species of d eepwater by the Townsend Crom
Laboratory, Southwest miles west of Guguan. percentage contribution of shrimp at Alamagan. The well included night-light
Fisheries Center, National Investigators from both gindai (a type of snapper) Townsend Cromwell re stations to study the
Marine Fisheries Service the Honolulu Laboratory in the catch varied from a peatedly set strings of abundance of akule, plank
(NMFS), NOAA. and the University of high of 72% at Pagan to a shrimp traps in one ton and midwater nekton
Scientists on board the Guam Marine Laboratory low of 10% at Esmeralda localized area over a 16- trawls, temperature and
ship studied a variety of participated in the survey. Bank. This species was the day period, and observed current field mapping, and
a decline in overall catch reconnaissance hydro
Tuna war. ... rate. Results from this graphic surveys to prepare
study have been analyzed bathymetric charts of fish
and show that in the un- ing sites.
(Con 't. from page I)
and upset their pll'tners. police force agree that the now is t11ying to recruit
Kosack said the amount tuna trade has greatly in six more officers to fingh NOTICE TO ALL HOMESTEAD
of violence associated with creased crime on the crime associated with the APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS
tuna unloaders and island. They say there tuna trade.
stevedores is notoriously were 20 cases last year, in Tinian civilian Jack Because of Civil Action No. 84-119 filed by the
high. "How many, if any, cluding one homicide. Castro agrees that the Marianas Public Land Trust restraining MPLC from
of those linked to this Two cases of assault and tuna trade has resulted in using any moneys for the homestead programs, the
violence have ever been battery have already been much pollution and Marianas Public Land Corporation regretfully informs
fired from their job?" he reported so far this year, violent crime. "This was all applicants for village homestead lots, agriculture
asked. they said. a peaceful and beautiful homestead waivers and claimants under the Home
Tinian officials allege Both officers agreed island before those people stead Compensation Act that these programs will be
the AG's office picked a that stevedores and others got here," he said. closed temporarily until further notice.
bad month in its report to associated with the tuna The Attorney General All contractors with on-going contracts with MPLC
pinpoint the problem, said trade were linked to 13 of said hew regulations need for village homestead development projects are here
Kosack. "But we do not these cases. Seven other to be enacted to correct by notified to cease further work and to contact the
want any rough months," cases involved civilians. the problem in Tinian. MPLC office as soon as possible.
he added. "We do not Tinian's police force "Both parties have agreed
need such crime " presently comprises seven to work on this and we s/JESUS G. VILLAGOMEZ
Juan Shai and Juan T. officers. They have two hope the situation can Executive Director
Cabffl'.1 of the 'Iinian vehicles. The department improve."
The Family CAMRY
CAMRY 4-DOOR LE SEDAN
Shown with optional equipment
Quality never looked so good!
MICROL CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 267, SAN JOSE, SAIPAN CNMI 96950 r: !ONE 6461/6462/6463
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March 1984 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 9
Palau chiefs seek
freedom
REQUEST FOR
KOROR - The Council undertake negotiations
DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT clear ~ign to the people
of Chiefs met in early with the United States
SERVICES of Palau that Free Associa
February with state chief toward the ultimate in
tion is no longer desirable
executives and adopted a dependence of the Repub
The COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY nor an honorable political
resolution requesting the lic of Palau.
(CPA) is soliciting statement of professional qualifi relationship with the
President of the Republic The resolution cited the
cations for the purpose of selecting a firm to perform United States after
of Palau, the Minister of last round of negotiations
design/construction management services in con termination of the Trust
State, and the Ambassador in Washington D.C. wh~ch
eeship Agreement.
nection with CPA's projects in the Northern Mariana
for Status Negotiations to came to a deadlock as a
Islands.
Comple~ design/construction management services
are requested which shall include:
1. Designs of airfield improvements, including
apron expansions.
2. Designs of airport terminal expansion.
3. Processing and coordination of application
documents for federal-aid assistance with the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
4. Inspection of construction with a resident
inspection staff stationed on Saipan who is exper
ienced in airport related construction inspection.
Firms interested in being considered are requested
to submit to CP A's Office a Standard Form 254 and/
or other statement of professional qualifications no
LAYAWAY
later than March 12, 1984. Statement of qualifica
tions addressing the areas generally described below is
AVAILABLE
also requested.
1. Overall design/construction management pro
From the famous
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2. Design/construction management experience in 50% Choose from a lavish selection
of U.S., Gov't. Inspected,
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3. Specific work plans or approaches to be en Many new items, never shown
before on Saipan!
gaged on the projects.
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4. Project management, architectural, engineering
and surveying experience to provide total services
required for the projects.
5. Resumes of key personnel to be assigned to the
ALL ITEMS ARE
projects including project architect, project engineer,
MANUFACTURED BY
licensed surveyor, resident engineer and inspector.
ADRI-ENNE DESIGNS, INC.
Only firms with established offices (not field HAP'A ADAJ
SANT A ANA, CA 92703 SHOPPUle
offices) in the Commonwealth with valid local Cl:NTl:11
business licenses will be considered. Also, the nrm'& rTErENTERPR1sEs, 1Nc.!
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ability to coordinate and process application doc
uments for federal aid with FAA in Honolulu shall be
an essential consideration in the selection process. Ttl. 6286, G•apa1, SaipH CM 969SO • suN. cLosEo
The Commonwealth Ports Authority reserves the
right to reject oany or all statements of professional
qualifications for any reason~ if in its sole opinion to
do so would be in its interest.
Send information to:
COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 1055
Saipan, CM 96950
PUBLIC NOTIC.E
This is to inform all eligible applicants for the
Homestead Waiver Program that the closing date for
applications to be accepted by MPLC is June 30,
1984. Applications received after June 30, 1984 will
not be considered.
Your immediate attention and cooperation is most
appreciated.
s/JESUS G. VILLAGOMEZ
Executive Director
Marianas Public Land Corporation
FASHION SHOWS ON:
Date: February 7, 1984
March 4 and 18
April 8 and 22
May 6 and 20
June 3 and 17
July 8 and 22
Aug. 5 and 19
Saipan Chamber of Commerce
SHOWN FROM:
m4!eting 11:30 a.m.-to 12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 5, 1984 - The Saipan Chamber of
Commerce general membership meeting, 12 :00 noon
HYATT REGENCY@SAIPAN
at Chamorro Village. Please call the Chamber Office
,at 6132 for luncheon reservations.
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President honors
leading student NEXT WEEK'S MENU
SAIPA N - Seventeen
year-0ld Jeanne Rekrid,
a senior at Mt. Carmel
School bas been nominat
ed by the Commission on
Food.and Nutrition Service
Presidential, Scholars for
Department of Education
the American College
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Program. She wants to
major in Business Admin School Menu for the Period March 5 - 9 , 1984.
istration.
The United States De BREAKFAST Portion LUNCH Portion
partment of Education scholars, are selected. by Ground Beef /Veg. 2 ounces
conducts assessment the Commission on Pres Salami Sandwich 1 ounce salami % cup
tests like the Scholastic idential scholars. The 1 slice bread Rice 1 cup
Monday
Aptitude Test (SAT) students are identified Peaches % cup• Pear % cup
3/5/84
for high school students. for their high ranking per Milk % pint Cookies 1 each
Milk % pint
Every year the President formance on the SAT pro
of the United States gram conducted by the Chicken Adobo 2 ounces
picks 141 outstanding Department of Education. Grilled Cheese 2 tbsp. Rice 1 cup
scholars from three million The Department also Tuesday Sandwich 1 slice bread Cucumber/Cabbage
applicants for the pro helps the commission in 3/6/84 Apple % cup Salad % cup
gram. collecting data on personal Milk % pint Fruit Cocktail % cup
Milk % pint
These 141 scholars, evaluation, and curricular
called Presidential excellence. Tuna/Cabbage/Bell 2 ounces
Taps to run di} Egg Sandwich 1 ounce egg Pepper % cup
Wednesday 1 slice bread
Rice 1 cup
3/7/84 Pears % cup Orange, fresh % cup
Milk % pint Milk % pint
The Director of Public 6:00 a.m.
Works announced that due Ko blerville homestead- Ground Beef/
to the decrease in produc ers water will be open Potatoes 2 ounces
tion of water from two of from 6 :00 a.m. to 4 :00 T3hu/8rs/8d4ay CFerureita lC ocktail % cup or 1 %ou cnucpe CRoicren %1 ccuupp
the wells serving the Ko b p.m. Milk % pint Apple % cup
lerville area, we will be Resident of these area
Milk % pint
implementing water hours are advised to collect
as follows: water for their use during Friday
NO SCHOOL
MIHA section 8, Turn the critical period. 3/9/84
key, Farmers Home and We regret the incon
Afetna ~a water will be venience and we thank NOTE: During the week, there may be some menu changes due to unfores&:n
open from 4:00 p.m. to you for your cooperation. circumstances.
MARIANAS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENCY
Songsong Village, P.O. Box 909, Rota, CM 96951 o Telephone: 455
ROTA BRANCH
For Professional Services
• INTERNATIONAL & INTER ISLAND • STUDENT TRAVEL
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS & • VISA ARRANGEMENTS
TICKETING • LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
• CAR RENTAL & HOTEL RESERVATIONS . • PERSONAL DELIVERY
• PREPAID TICKETS SERVICE
WE HONOR: MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
For More Information Contact: VINCENT M. CALVO, Manager, Rota Branch
MARIA C. DUENAS, Travel Consultant
Location: SONGSONG VILLAGE NO. 3, V. CALO CALVO ENT. BUILDING
Telephone: 455