iNJVERSll'{ Or HAWAII. U~,RAR'f. ar1anas• Micronesia's Leading Newspaper Since 1972 usno By Ferdie de la Torre tempted murder on another silently left the courtroom. told reporters as he emerged from tery, and assault with a dangerous Variety News Staff Bangladeshi, after seven hours of "No comment,"a grinning ltibus the courtroom. weapon. THE JURY reached a verdict last deliberation in the Superior Court. "What a relief," defense counsel WithrespecttotheassaultonSunil night declaring James L. ltibus not Itibus, 18, was immediately Brien Nicholas said when asked for Mollie, ltibus was charged with at guilty of all charges in connection hugged by his mother, Concepcion, comment. tempted murder, attempted murder with the murder of a Bangladeshi who wept after the clerk finished Deputy Atty. Gen. Loren Sutton in the second degree, and assault security guard last year. reading the verdict. said although he was disappointed with a dangerous weapon. The six-man jury handed the ver ltibus' relatives and friends with the verdict he respects the jury's Ansary was found lying on the dict also acquitting ltibus of at- thanked each of the juror as they decision. pavement near Meitetsu Mart in "As I've said in my closing argu Chalan Kanoa after he was assault~ ments I hope justice will be last Aug. 24. His wallets were also rendered ... hopefully this is justice," reportedly taken away. Tenorio: We can do. said Sutton, chief of the Attorney Ansary died of head injuries on General's Criminal Investigation Sept. 2 at St. Luke's Hospital in the Section. Philippines. better job than INS For the killing of Nazrul Ansary, On Sept. 10, Mollie's throat was ltibus was charged with first degree slashed with a knife. "LET US do our job here and let INS do its job in the states." murder, second degree murder, rob Police arrested ltibus shortly after . This was the message imparted by the governor to US Congress bery, aggravated assault and bat- Continued on page 8 through recent visitors US Senators Frank Murkowski and Daniel Akaka. In a speech he delivered during a Monday dinner reception for the two senators, Tenorio underscored the importance of maintaining the Hillblom foundation to help status quo on the issue of imrni- · · · 'ration control. He said the CNMI should fund programs of NMI gov't maintain such control not only .. THE COMMONWEALTH Charitable Trust." associates Pat Lupo and Steve because it is capable of such a stands to benefit from the estate of His said the money amounts to Schwartz. · task but also because he doubts\ the late multimillionaire Larry Lee about $400 million. · "All ofus on the Board of Man- an us immigration takeover Hillblom. This will be used to fund chari agers are well aware of Larry's ·. would solve problems here. InaletterdatedFeb.9toSpeaker table and medical service projects in loveofSaipanandtheCNMlashis Talk about a previous proposal Diego T. Benavente, Peter J. the CNMI, Donnici said. adopted homeland. We know that to put the CNMI under the con Donnici, a lawyer associate of the A'.cc;ording to Donnici, Hillblom Larry would have intended that a trol of the US Immigration and late businessman who co-man provided in his will that the trust be significant portion of the Trust NaturalizationService(INS)has ages a trust fund of the late busi administered by a board of manag funds be devoted to charitable lately been revived as a conse- nessman, asked CNMI leaders for ers of which Donnici is the chair causes and purposes in the CNMI," quence of the recent move by suggestions on how money from man. Donnici wrote. Legislature to push back an in- the Hillblom trust could be spent. The other managers, bonnici said, Donnici told Benavente the creasein the minimum wage by Donnici, ofSan Francisco, Cali are Hillblom's two brothers Terry board of managers was forming Continued on page 8 Froi/;:m C. Tenorio fornia, said HiHblom' s will "left Hillblom and Grant Anderson, and the 1 Lee Hillblom Founda the bulk of.his vast estate ... to a his long-time friends and business ontinued on page 8 Tougher rules on immediate relatives proposed at House By Rafael H. Arroyo tives. quired salary for non-resident work Variety News Staff House Bill l 0-164, authored by ers bringing their IRs would be raised A BILL seeking to make it tougher Rep. Dino M. Jones and co-spon to $30,000 per annum. for non-resident workers to bring sored by Rep. Rosiky F. Camacho, "This legislation is very timely in their immediate relatives (IRs) into will raise the requirements for ad view of the fact that the impact of the the Commonwealth has been intro mission of IRs into the CNMI as non-resident worker situation con duced in the House of Representa- well as impose new requisites to tinues to climb. This is one alterna minimize the government's liability tive where we can minimize if not for the workers' relatives. curtail the influx of non-residents Under current CNMI law, non here," said Jones in an interview Weather resident workers may bring in im yesterday. mediate relatives if they fulfill the According to Jones, government requirements of3 CMC 432l(d). should ensure that non-residents who Outlook Such a statute allows !Rs to come are here not as workers but as depen in if the non-resident worker is a dents of workers should not pose "professional, manage1ial or techni additional liability to the Common cal employee" who is either makin wealth. at least $20,000 per year, or is an Jones pointed out that the $20,000 employee of the CNMI government. requirement has not been revised Once the requirements are met, since Public Law 6-28 imposed it in the IRs are then allowed to stay 1988. indefinitely in the Commonwealth "Our economy has grown consid without working, for as long as the erably since then. Both wages and non-resident worker stays and is cost of living have gone up. Our Partly cloudy with employed. minimum wage has increased from Reps. Dino M. Jones (right) and Vicente M. Atalig find time to relax $2.15 to $2.75 and will soon in- during a recess in yesterday's House session. Jones Introduced a Isolated showers Jones' bill would seek to amend measure to increase the requirements for the entry of non-resident the law so that the minimum re- Continued on page 8 workers' immediate relatives into the CNMI. ~ . ' ! 2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-3 Clinton asks $.SB for Bosnia effort WASHINGTON (AP)- Presi The White House press of and maintenance. with implementation of all New alien hiring bill passes dent Clinton formally asked fice said $620 million of the The remaining $ 200 mil aspects of the Dayton peace Congress on Wednesday for total request would be used to lion will be used over several accords,'' White House press By Rafael H. Arroyo a legislation earlier vetoed by the He said govenunent could real The new bill again seeks to $820 million to support U.S. pay for Defense Department years to pay for civilian ef secretary Mike McCurry said Variety News Staff governor, no longer contains a pro ize savings as it would not be obli amend Public Law 7-45 which peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia operations as part of the forts in the reconstruction of Wednesday. THE HOUSE of Representatives vision prohibiting the use of man gated anymore to provide the usual stopped the privilege of agencies through next September. NA TO-led force seeking to Bosnia following 3 1/2 years "The planned civilian pro yesterday approved anew bill seek power services in the hiring ofnon benefits like housing, transporta to hire non-residents after Sept. Clinton said he would trim implement the Dayton peace of sporadic warfare. While grams will not only underpin ing to allow continued government residents in government. Its main tion, retirement, sick leave and oth 30, 1995. the Pentagon budget by an accords in Bosnia. · lawmakers after left little the Dayton accords but also hiring of non-resident workers un point was to allow agencies like the ers. Among the agencies that would identical amount to offset the The United States bega'i'I doubt they will provide funds support (NATO) and Ameri til the year 2000. Commonwealth Health Center, the Due to the urgency of the need be allowed to hire contract work new spending and avoid add employing the first of some for U.S. troops, the aid pack can troops, enhancing their House Bill 10-173, sponsored Public School System, the Public for CHC to retain vital non-US ers aside from CHC and PSS are: ing to the budget deficit. 20,000 U.S. troops to Bosnia age has attracted widespread security as they perform their by Rep. Michael P. Tenorio and Auditor's Office and several oth citizen professionals, the House the Public Auditor's Office, the I Administration officials had in December. The Pentagon opposition in Congress. mission and facilitating their several others, passed the lower ers, to continue hiring non-US citi deemed it wise to separate the Department of Public Works. the ' ·. ,f I said earlier they expected the has paid for them so far by "The security and success safe and smooth withdrawal house on first and final reading zen staffs for hard-to-fill and criti hiring extension from the issue of Commonwealth Utilities Corp., l~ savings to come through cutting spending on training of the mission go had-in-hand upon its completion,'' he said. with a vote of 15-1. Rep. Dino M. cally-needed positions. manpower services so that each the Department of Finance, ·\ lower-than-predicted inflation Jones cast the lone "no" vote while Gov. Froilan Tenorio had earlier issue could not get snagged by the Marianas Visitors Bureau, the and reduced spending on sat two members, Reps. Heinz S. vetoed House Bill 10-65 saying the other. Northern Marianas College. ______, \ ellite reconnaissance activi Hofschneider and Karl T. Reyes government should not be hiring Tenorio earlier said he will fa House Bill 10-173 now goes to D~ Bil/Clinton ties. were absent. non-residents except through the vor an exemption for CHC and the Senate for action. Michael P. Tenorio The bill, a "sanitized" version of use of recruiting firms. the Public Auditor. N. Korea renews peace Curfew for minors treaty offer to the U.S. I·' sought on Tinian SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - sary to urgently arrange an insti ''· North Korea renewed on Thurs tutional device at least to deter By Mar-Vic C. Munar day; and between 11 pm. to 5 day its offer to negotiate a peace armed conflict and war on the Variety News Staff p.m. from Friday to Sunday treaty with The United States, Korean peninsula," the North's TINIAN Rep. Joaquin Adriano and on Holidays. saying failure to do so would en Foreign Ministry spokesman said wants the imposition of curfew Under the bill, minors would danger the security of the Asia in a statement carried by its offi for minors in his constituency. not be allowed to stay late at Pacific region. cial Korea Central New Agency. Adriano filed a bill yesterday public streets, parks, public Communist North Korea tech "The United States should af seeking to make it unlawful for buildings, entertainment es nically remains at war with the firmatively reacttothe initiative,'' persons under 18 years old to tablishments, restaurants and United States, with only an armi the statement said. "loiter" in public places during bars. stice signed at the end of the three The offer was being renewed night time and past midnight However, the bill exempts year Korean War in 1953. because the two year limitation hours. minors who are accompanied The renewed call was expected had run out on its first offer, In filing the bill, Adriano said by parents of guardians dur to rile South Korea, which has KCNA said. the curfew would help keep the ing curfew hours. said that any peace treaty should Washington has refused in the young people away from drug Curfew would not apply to be negotiated by it and North past, saying that peace talks should habits and other juvenile de public theaters and places "here Korea. be conducted between the two linquent acts. supervised entertainment or in North Korea "deems it neces- Koreas. Adriano said a curfew pro struction for minors is conducted. posal for Tinian was filed in "however, this exemption shall the Ninth Legislature but it only apply only to minors who are was not acted upon. in attendance at such theaters." "In the Commonwealth, Also exempted from curfew are Speaker Diego T. Benavente (center) huddles with members of the House leadership, from left Pete P. only Saipan and Rota have minors who are "lawfully em Reyes, Michael P. Tenorio, David Apatang and House legal counsel Maya Kara to discuss the language of imposed curfew for minors. ployed during the (curfew) hours H.B. 10-173, the bill on government hiring of aliens. Tinian is the only senatorial specified. " district that does not have it," Violators would face a fine of (;,vgnd (}J?~fl1iU!J1 he said. $200 or possible detention. Law enforcement week meeting The proposed curfew period Parents or guardians of viola would be between 8 p.m. to 5 tors would also face a fine of Cefebrafit!lfli ,. set today to discuss activities a.m. from Monday thru Thurs- $500. THE CHAIRMAN and embers plays from various agencies the displays, on later an of the 1996 Law Enforcement on law enforcement tasks, ac nouncements. No jail term for woman '. week Committee are pleased tivities, responsibilities and The next Lew planning :• to inform the General Public equipment used in the line of meeting is scheduled for 9 am in broken bottle attack about the upcoming functions duty. Feb. 23 in the DOLI confer By Ferdie de la Torre year suspended sentence to Zhang New European Fashions and activities on the Law En There will also be a memo ence room. Personnel from Variety News Staff Ying. forcement Week. rial ceremony at the DPS main interested law enforcement A CHINESE woman who as Pursuant to a plea agreement, The 1,ommi ttee has been office honoring those Enforce agencies are encouraged to saulted another woman with a Demapan ordered Ying to pay New Women's Store Opens Febo 23 meeting regularly to finalize ment Officers who have died attend. broken wine bottle was given a $500 fine in one year. the planning of events. The in the line of duty. The public Any further questions may suspended sentence yesterday. Ying was charged with assault be addressed to Mr. Gus LEW has been set for May will be informed of the date Superior Court Associate Judge with a dangerous weapon and as and times of the special mass, Camacho, Chairman at 19-25. ceremonies will com 234- Miguel Demapan handed a one sault and battery. the ·memorial ceremony, and 6114/101 l or 1012. New Men's Store Opens Mar. 8 mence with a special mass on Ying pleaded no contest to as Sunday, May 19. Throughout sault and battery. the week there will be dis- Following the government's recommendation, the court dis Ji~riUittgil~~tch~~:~tx-ili~ missed the other charge. 1 ~ff!~ 1_: ··:F;.. ·_. ,o· .·.··•· ·n· . u· .. ···M··· . .A Meeting ·piace For Our. ..· . O ~ 3rd Con Con~~~Pllblic 1.1:iil:l~S TO Tl·II: l:l)liOI~ ·• _. ·._ ·,.. · ·.. _. .· · .· . Opi11.ions. ·. .And· Yours. . ... About US senators' recent visit Control of Public funds? Dear &liter: The Gannent Association strongly sponded to the many comments of WITH MY FL/..1' i"'-'f.. Yesterday I explained how Amendment 10 weakens the taxpayer's right PLEASE permit me to voice some reemphasized their stand that a 30 the local business leaders. In gen Yo\l WON'T ~,WE To of action. Amendment IO also alters the public purpose provision in a way personal thoughts regarding the re cents hourly increase would force eral, his comments emphasized that 'J,lO\\\W {1$0UT il-\\5 that is likely to engender litigation, deletes the requirement that the governor cent fact finding mission ofthe Hon their local industry into extinction the well publicized labor abuses have ?APERWoRK 11-\E 1'il5 report on tax exemptions (for no reason other than the fact that the governor orable Senator Murkowski and Sena due to global competitiveness. Mr. unfortunately focuse-0 unwelcome has never complied), and makes it easier to approve property taxes on tor Akaka I begin with an account of Pedro R. Guerero commented that federal attention to our islands and ii- SENOS You ... undeveloped land and private residences. a meting that took place between although a !coal contractor, his posi the delay in the minimum wage may Let's stop the hate You ct-.N crus1 Amendment 10 also changes the provisions concerning deficits, may local business leaders and the re tion regarding the minimum wage be perceived a~ a continuing promo 1et>.R IT U\'! make government employment ceilings unenforceable, and eliminates the spective Senators. was contrary to the Contractors As tion of such abuse. He admits that IT COULD have gone the other way. requirement that the exercise of the department of finance's power to control I had the privilege as a director of sociation and that other local con the Federal Government may have and regulate the expenditure of public funds be pursuant to regulations. But as destiny has put it, James Itibus now walks a free man the Saipan Chamber of Conunerce tractors also share the same opinion. not had the necessary presence in Control of Expenditures along with other Chamber directors Judge Villagomez and Mr. Tony our islands which could have pre after a six-member jury last night found him not guilty of the Section 8 of Article X of the current Constitution states: 'The Department and members, local industry leaders Pellegrino pleaded for more federal vented some of our present prob of Finance or its successor department shall control and regulate the charge of murdering Bangladeshi security guard N azrul Ansary. (Garment, Hotel and Contractors assistance verses control. Mr. Dave lems or the degree to which they expenditure of public funds. The department shall promulgate regulations Association) to attend the meeting Hawkins ask for a dialogue of un have risen. Their promised support Although the news ofltibus' acquittal may be welcome oews including accounting procedures that require public officials to provide full with the Honorable Senators. derstanding as to what the Federal of a nonvoting delegate in Congress for some soft-hearts who would not want to see another youth's and reasonable documentation that public funds are expended for public During the course of the meeting, 'Government expected of the CNMI should assist in promoting, the nec purposes." life wasted within the confines of a prison cell, there are those the Contractors and Hotel Associa and hopefully arrive at an agree essary federal assistance to the Amendment 10 deletes the language requiring the department of finance tion repeated their positions in sup ment acceptable to both entities. CNMI. In conclusion, he (Senator who could not help but get alarmed. to "promulgate regulations including accounting procedures that require port of the minimum wage increase. Senator Murkowski primarily re- Continued on page 12 The verdict was surprising, in as much as the case against public officials to provide full and reasonable documentation that public funds are expended for public purposes". Itibus appeared strong at the onset. The language the Third Con-Con would have us delete is what gave Reader challenges RP Sen. Macapagal-Arroyo The fact that an accomplice-turned-state-witness, Ryan meaning to the mandate that the department "control and regulate" the Dear Editor: Filipino who left his country due to of a lady police officer that she was Babauta squealed on Itibus and vividly detailed the attack expenditure of public funds. Without it, the department's mandate is I WISH to comment on the issues political turmoils and corruptions, one person that was supported by unacceptably vague. It could even be read as vesting all expenditure makes it very hard for the not so legally adept to believe that made by Sen. Gloria Macapagal please do allow me to state my opin- the dreaded gambling lords from authority in the Secretary of Finance. The language to be eliminated made against the CNMI government and ion, with no bias to whoever will be Pampanga. such a verdict could happen. clear that the department's control and regulation must be pursuant to the alleged abuses committed by the main subject of this concern. Now then, herunethical character properly promulgated regulations, not the unfettered discretion of the CNMI employers, to include, Kore- Sen. Gloria Macapagal does not as a politician. AG Afoot lowered Yes, there may have been circumstances leading to the Secretary of Finance. verdict which c9uld not be discerned by the untrained legal eye. ans, Filipino residents and other na- deserve to represent the Filipino his ego and instead sought audience The deleted language also helped clarify the overall intent of the 1985 tionalities thft hires Filipino over- overseas workers. She has not re- with the lady Senator but instead, it Possibly, the-absence of an independent testimony to cor convention and provided guidance as to what sort of regulations were to be seas contract;-,workers. solved what had happened in was the Press Officer that met our issued. Amendment 10 also undesirably institutionalizes the title "Secretary The issue rilade by the lady Sena- Singapore and the Middle East, Attorney General. Sen. Macapagal roborate earlier testimonies against the suspect was the key. I of Finance" in the constitution. The Second Constitutional Convention, like torisunfounded,consideringthatin whereby human rights abuses had shouldhavecoferredwiththeCNMI Or perhaps the expert witnesses' findings may have cast the First, carefully avoided this sort of rigidity. Heavy quake in GOP Land Democratic Administration. Governor Tenorio has es Employment Ceilings the CNMigovernrnental procedural and is still existing. She was not able AG Aloot, hence, to bridge the com- doubts on who between ltibus and Babauta actually delivered process, investigations is made thru to resolve the problems of her pitiful munication gap that had exists be- The GOP will have three gubernatorial candidates to poused privatization of various government functions that The current Constitution requires that employment ceilings for every part the due legal process. and when, "cabaiens" who were victims oi the tween the two (2) governments. the fatal blows on Ansary. choose from for the 1997 gubernatorial race. The roller directly compete with the private sector. He points to of Commonwealth government be set as part of the budget process. It also If MTC as a grand example of what can become of a once provides that "no public funds may be expended for personnel in excess of a prima facie case is evident, there Pinatubo Explosions and theanoma- In conclusion to the above, I do So many speculations but no real answers. coaster of meetings by the Candidates Committee and then that a resolution is made. lies that happened under her own challenge, not only Macapagal, but assigned to resolve intramural feud among the three government operated telephone system that feeds on pu~ the ceilings so established." Yes, there is always that tendency in ourselves to e-asily find lic funds. It is a highly successful private venture that 1s Amendment 10 deletes the prohibition on expenditure of public funds for Havingspenttheproductiveyears nose. She was not able to make a the Philippine government con- heavyweights has been long and difficult. The com of my life in the CNMI and as a concretedefenseregardingtheclaim Continued on page 12 faults. mittee has come up with a scheme on how this should now a multi-million dollar company. The GOP must learn personnel in excess of the ceilings. Thus, the amendment makes the ceilings Is it some loophole in the law to blame, or was there an be decided. Regardless, it will still leave behind two to foster "doing the right things" in that it's too obvious it directory only and not enforceable in court. This is especially true in view can't perpetuate hiding its head in the sand. of the change in the taxpayer's right of action also proposed in this oversight on the part of the prosecution and the police? unhappy gubernatorial prospects. Earlier in his administration, political stalwarts on the amendment. Willens writes on Woodruff That there are three heavyweights vying for the same Dear Editor: for other than public.purposes or for Con provided in Article X, Section I Could the government have done a lot better in prosecuting other side of the street quietly dubbed Tenorio OTL or One Debt and Deficits post has fanned sharp divisions in GOP land. There's Amendment 10 adds new language stating that public debt may not be Mr. Woodruffis comments on the a breach of fiduciary dutyi to a clear that the legislature was to define this the case? hardly any sense of camaraderie among gubernatorial Term Lang. Of course, this frustrated chorus came at a used to retire a deficit. In my opinion, the constitution already prohibits this. taxpayers right of action call atten statement that taxpayer actions un term, but it neverdid. Another prob Would the outcome have been different if our criminal code hopefuls and their supporters nor a friendly and sincere time when Tenorio began shaking down the system to The problem with adding language prohibiting something that is already tion to a problem created by the der the CNMI Constitution were for lem with the 1985 version is that the institute changes against our well oiled sense oflamaiiana. was not so outdated? commitment to support the ultimate victor. Thus, the covered is that it implies that the existing language does not prohibit it. Second Constitutional Convention, thepurposeofenjoininglexpenditure term lfiduciary dutyi is quite elastic GOP Leadership finds itself in a thick political jungle Despite criticisms from every corner imaginable, he knew Otherwise, there would have been no need to add it. As a result, the most which added the provision now in of public funds in violation of this and could cover things that the del All things given, the bottom-line is, this is the essence of the uncertain of the future what with the likely shattering deep in his conscience that though it is difficult shaking the likely practical effect of the new language proposed by the convention would the Constitution. Constitution.'.i: That proposal was egates did not intend. jury system and so everyone must respect the outcome, the of its compass by the three point men simultaneously system out of its drone ways, he had to do it. And he did. be to provide a defense for prior use of public debt to fund deficits. Judge Bernard Zimmerman and I submitted on May 11, 1995, well The delegates were advised that He decided to don the role of a real leader by "doing the I do not believe that any previous illegal use of public debt to finance skepticism notwithstanding. . insisting on completely different directions for the worke-0 as counsel to the Committee before the Convention began, and there are several levels of taxpayer right things" and never once cared about his image by way deficits should be, in effect, ratified by constitutional amendment. To guard on Legislative Branch and Public all delegates had an opportunity to actions. There are taxpayer actions The presumption of innocence should be upheld m these type troops. This political dilemma is honey and fodder for the of public expectations. He was only concerned of the dire against this possibility, I recommended that language be inserted in the Finance. We advised during the study and debate it. under the U.S. Constitution. Those of cases in as much as it is better to see a guilty man walk away Democrats and despite an announcement to hang his need to institute lasting policy changes. Analysis stating that the convention believed that use of public debt to retire discussions and debates on Article One problem with the 1985 ver are not affected by proposed Amend , I a deficit was already prohibited by the Constitution but wanted to make this scot-free than see an innocent person go to jail. hat once and for all, Governor Fro ii an C. Tenorio could Meanwhile, the GOP, while determined to inflict porcu X. Delegate Proposal #206 pro sion, defended by Mr. Woodruff. is ment #10. There are taxpayer ac prohibition explicit. This recommendation was ignored. posed to change the somewhat vague that the phrase lpublic purposeiwas tions that may be provided by the just as well throw in his sombrero to capitalize 0,1 the pine politics against new paradigms espoused by the So even i(the outcome may possibly cause peace-loving Public Purpose phrase kxpenditure of public funds never defined. The Second Con- impending and politically devastating tremor now administration, sooner found out that they have been Continued on page 12 citizens to slowly lose faith in the justice system and worry Under the Constitution, "A tax may not be levied and an appropriation of choking the GOP. And believe it ornot'. th~ Democrats outgunned by a determine-0 chief executive fully bent to public money may not be made, directly or indirectly, except for a public about a hate crime not meted punishment, we must all tune our are also working equally hard to orgaruze its house for making a difference in the way government is operated. purpose." This language has been unchanged since the original Constitu mindset that somehow, somewhere, there was reason enough to the 1997 gubernatorial race. It may have difficulty These changes are not necessarily difficult but rather tion. The Second Constitutional Convention added a requirement that the Open letter to Sen. Villagomez challenging in the sense that never before have the old think that justice will be served with the verdict. cementing the shattered glass foundation it once took legislature provide a definition of public purpose. Dear Senator, partrnents your heart. As the Agriculture for granted, but nothing would sto~ its ~achinery from unworkable ways been jerked out of its drone conven Amendment 10 would replace that requirement with a constitutional I AM writing in response to at some schools will be deci instructor at Marianas High We hope that with his acquittal, Itibus would now find it tional ways. Many have begun to see the light in what grinding and refitting the broken pieces into functional definition. The convention·s definition is consistent with the generally reports that you would support mated. Simply observing that 35 School I have had the pleasure to exactly this administration is set to accomplishing and I understood legal meaning of"public purpose." Therefore. on the surface this easier to tum over a new ieaf. parts. legislation extending the sunset teachers teach your nephew in one of my have heard resounding approval from indigenous intellec may seem like a good idea. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Let the whole experience serve as an eye-opener for him and If you will, the door will be wide o~n for. Govem~r pro:vision for non-citizen govern out of 80 employed at Marianas classes. He is an exccptionai stu tuals and grassroot,. The Second Constitutional Convention left the definition of public pur Tenorio to make a strong come back given this scenano ment workers, in specific agen High School will not be renewed dent. Academically his interests everyone else that violence and hate should have no place in a The lasting tide of change is below the whippy and pose up to the legislature because they were acutely aware that a specific on the other side of the political spectrum. He has a cies, if an emergency existed. I and therefore will need to be re seem to be in the Sciences. A peaceful, serene and God-fearing community ~ike. S~ipa~ where towering surface waves. Whether Governor Tenorio definition might engender litigation. The convention felt that some appro strong record to stand on, including saving the right of priations had been made in the past that perhaps could be considered for believe that is precisely the case placed, should be proof enough subject area in which he has ex decides at some point to re-enter the ring is indeed a human life is be respected, regardless of any md1v1dual s race, self-government for the CNMI by persuading the US private rather than public purposes. They wanted to focus the legislature on at PSS. While much recent atten that a gradual transition would be celled. Unfortunately this disci personal decision. He has planted the seed of change for status or color. Congress to leave control over immigration right here the issue without hamstringing the ability of the government to commit the better on substantive policy matters. The CNMI must tion has been focused on person a more pragmatic policy. Such a pline will be hit particularly hard Otherwise, there is Someone divine up there who will always at home. He did it without fanfare by choosing to resources to real needs. nel at CHC, few have recognized drastic change-over in teachers by the present law. embrace these changes for as difficult as they may seem, Ordinarily, the constitutional requirement that appropriations be for "doing the right things". the impending crisis in the school can only translate into the loss of Currently the Science depart be the ultimate judge and who wiil see to it that justice will Governor Tenorio was also highly successful in the these inconveniences are only temporary. Down the public purposes presents no problem because there is a presumption that any system. My concern is that with quality education for the students. ment is staffed by an impressive prevail, no matter what. creative financing of road projects that would ensure stretch we would be ever grateful that there once was a expenditure authorized by the legislature is for a public purpose. The out your support for new legisla Perhaps what is needed though group of hard working, talented, the construction of major arteries here beginning with governor who was willing to institute positive changes to presumption can be overcome and egregious expenditures enjoined or tion that includes PSS, whole de- is an example a little closer to Continued on page 12 Tanapag and San Roque. Furthermore, President prepare these islands and its people for the challenges of recovered, but day-to-day government operations are not disrupted by the 21st Century. nuisance suits. Clinton has signed into law th.: Telocommunications The danger of this amendment is that it may eliminate the presumption of Act which will give the CNMI a fifty percent reduction Finally, would the GOP be able to resolve and keep intact its once rock solid foundation of unity? I'd like to constitutionality, precisely what the Second Con-Con carefully avoided. By Tinian, Rota games sends thank you in long distance rates by its inclusion in the US domes providing a specific definition of public purpose, the amendment invites tic rates integration plan. It's one huge savings for think so. But it has lost that ability which will further be lawsuits to enforce that definition. Suits can be brought questioning whether Dear Editor: efforts j supporting the games. We for their efforts for getting sporting business and the entire Northern Marianas Community put to a grinding test when the grass is crushed as three an expenditure really is "directly related to the functions of government and FIRST of all, we would like to thank Rudy Borja and the Conunu events on Tinian and Rota. which will open up boundless opportunities in educa political giants wrestle on the now fragile backyard. 'Th_is benefits the people as whole." thank the Tinian and Rota kids for nity and Culture staff for getting the Finally, we thank the Rota tion and health care services for our children and is one occasion when it neros leadership to resolve a real There is always somebody who feels some particular expenditure doesn't their sportsmanship during the gym in order and officiating the Buck's basketball team and val people. He has prepared the groundwork for the conflict, a three-way conflict, a shattering conflict that really benefi\ the public at large. This could be essentially any expenditure, games. We would like to thank games. ley ball team, for coming to com Rafael H. Arroyo ...... Editor CNMI as it marches. into the next millennium. Against this doesn't offer much hope for victory in November of next because not every expenditure benefits everybody. Councilman .Villagomez, Senator There were so many people from pete in Tinian. We would like to 111------;.;;-::------u background, all he needs to do is articulate to the year. Old wounds may have healed,'but the huge scars The risk of engendering lawsuits is the main reason the legislature has not San Nicolas, and Senator Cing for the Tinian community who helped invite Rota's Boy;s Flag Foot ~ ; 09G, l,iariar,as Variety enacted a formal and permanent definition of public purpose. Attempts have providing the meals. We value your and we apologize if we failed to ball Team to our beautiful Is P.O. Box 231, Saipan MP 96950-0231 All Rigins Reserved grassroots the essence of instituting major policy re remain as reminders of old and bitter rivalry which again been made, and some appropriations acts may have included a temporary commitment to our kid's spot activi recognize you. land. we hope you take the chal ,el (670) 234·6341/7578/9797/9272 -·- Mamber of forms. stands a good chance of reinjury in the stonny months Fax: (670) 234-9271 definition in one form or another, but no viable general definition that would ties. WewouldalsoliketothankBoard lenge. The .O.ssociatgd Press [AP] What's even more puzzling and problematic for the ahead. Indeed, I do not envy the job of the Candidates not either encounter the litigation problem or simply look like legislative We would like to thank Mr. Pata member, Don Farrell, and PSS offi GOP is the proactive Republican philosopliy of a Committee. It's one tough and rough sailing! evasion of the issue was ever found. and SGM Kyoshi for their tireless cials, Patrick Tellei, Nike Remson, Tinian/Rota Garnes Coordinators ,,,· } ti FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 6-MA!:{lANAS_'v'_AR_IETY NEWS AND VIEWS-F~IDA Y-FEBRU:..ccA:..:.RYc;...... ;:2:::..3,'--'lc.:...99'-'6'------ ,,. ,.•,•• '. Fennell refutes Hillblom counsel By Ferdie de la Torre _.,.. p thinks $90 million is a reasonable his attorney's fees. his fees and circumvent Castro's Hel sought for sick girl Variety News Staff II""' fee for my services, I suspect Nevitt said if Fennell will be rulings. LA WYER Randall Fennell yes December and the government has Judge Castro would not," he said successful in the claim he will get "And Nevitt accuses of fee BY Mar-Vic C. Munar hausted the physical resources in the ofby the Division of Youth Services, terday disputed the statement of already received bills from San in a press statement. 40 percent or $90 million in gouging? Get serious," said Variety News Staff Commonwealth." Department of Public Health and one of the counsels for Larry Lee Marcos, Aloot said. Earlier, Fennell expressed op attorney's fees. Fennell. THE LEGISLATURE has been "She requires Jong-tenn residen Public School System. Hillblom estate executor that he The fust request for appropriation position to a bill seeking amend Fennell said the most "ironic In a telephone interview yester askedtoappropriate$ I 00,000tocover tial treatment which will provide a The girl, Aloot said, "has become would receive $90 million in fees structured setting that will be able to increasingly violent and is a danger to was sent by Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio ment in the CNMI Probate Code and disingenuous thing" about day, Nevitt denied that their firm the cosrs of treatment ofa 16-year-old ifhis client prevails in an heirship respond to her psychological and herself and others around her." to the Ninth Legislature on Dec. 26, which he said has no benefit for Nevitt's statement is that a bill is ramming through legislation. girl suffering from "a psychological claim against the estate. educational needs," Aloot told Sen Upon orders from Judge Edward last year. the people in the Commonwealth. purportedly drafted by Carlsmith "I have not spoken to a single disturbance with a borderline person Fennell, counsel for David ate president Jesus Sablan and Manibusan last Dec. 26,, the govern The governor did not receive a He said the proposed legisla firm, takes away court control of congressman about this bill," he ality disorder." Moncrieff, called David Nevitt's In a Jetter to Senate and House Speaker Diego Benavente. ment sent the girl into treatment at response, prompting Aloot to reiter tion, which clearly benefits attorney's fees in probate cases. emphasized. statement "ridiculous and mali There are no available treatment San Marcos Treatment Facility in ate the request to the ways and means Carlsmith law firm, is specifi "I welcome court supervision Nevitt said he understand that leaders, acting Attorney General cious lies." facilities for the girl. Texas. committee chairman, Rep. Ana cally aimed at Junior Larry of fees in this probate matter, under the bill the executor is en Sebastian Aloot said the girl's disor Fennell stressed that any fee he At present she is being taken care Manibusan also ordered the gov Tegereyo last Jan. 26. Hillbroom and Jellian Cuartero including my own. Can titled to attorney's fees to defend der "has been so severe that she ex- receives under the law will have ernment to shoulder the cosrs of the Aloot sent another letter to the both heirship claimants to the es: Carlsmith say the same thing?" heirship claims. to be reasonable and approved by treatment which is estimated at Sablan and Benavente last Feb. 16. late. .Fennell said. He, however, pointed out that Alootisexpectingresponse by Feb. Superior Court Presiding Judge Reacting to Fennell' s statement, He claimed that Carl smith has fees would have court approval . $ I00,o.'.Xl per year. Alexandro Castro. Aloot said the girl's condition "ne . 29. Nevitt, a member of Carlsmith, submitted bills totalling $ I .2 Nevitt added that every single "While I am flattered that Nevitt Randall Fennell MESSAGE TO THE cessitated DPH, DYS and PSS to "We have an obligation to act in a said Fennell is just worried about million in the case, which Castro billing to Carlsmith by the execu divert funds from other projects in timely manner to comply with the Sebastian Afoot ordered Carlsrpith not to be paid. tor has been reviewed not only by PEOPLE OF PALAU order to insure that she was able to court order," Aloot told the Senate Fennell said Nevitt is trying the court but also from the people receive appropriate treatment" and House leaders. "Ifwedo not have be required to seek alternative meth 'llfllililiiilst:~Biilliifil'u.S~]I to ram through legislation which being affected in the probate pro THE time has come for the people of Palau to tell their The girl was sent to Texas last a positive response from you, we will ods to comply with the court order." would take away court control of ceedings. leaders what they want and need in the immediate months ~~~~mi;a,d~!tJi~:~~*~~ i and years ahead and in the next century. The upcoming •• tlJ~; tht} ~overr1IUeµ~ agr<;i:d tq • Political Convention, February 28 and 29, hosted by the .. .f~c,~M,tlle flismissal ofthe .• Affordable II Mott defends Rutledge charge; ... ··. / . // ralau Nationalist Party will provide the forum where repre- 1r!D~ini!ig 1 linking Rutledge to suspected· losua, a Local 5 business · Tfi~ ~8~~ aj:l!l1itted · the pleii 24 Hour Central Monitored 1 sentatives of the people throughout the Republic will dis conditic,11~; > < ·. · ••. .·· · drug trafficker Parson Iosua. agent, was indicted by a fed ------ALARM SYSTEMS------cuss, debate, and select the candidates for the offices of A report from the Feb 9 is eral grand jury in November TI1A4efenflapt¥fas onfored fo..•• i <:ouryiµf()rmationshowedthat MonthlyCharges the President and Vice President, whom we will elect in the sue of the Honolulu Adver on drug trafficking charges. }~sp~r1p.ede#¢ptthe fiJll} Joi /pay l'e~onable suppm;tfor his Jai;c.Jart.• •21 ••·•• the .... drunken·, \ starting at November general election. tiser said Kurt Mullenberg, Mott said losua is now on ' n1a,ys. t•.·•···•><•i .... <.•.•.•i•.••··••?·. I •· lllinqrq1u1gren.>··r<···••·•··••·······•·······•· ii,.ongklungelpuncped.anclstruck \ .• . ()11~ ~1p.n ~ as gjy~11 <• ()_n~unget :\-V:iS fh¥ged With / the yi<::tintwith Sticlc ,·· ... >:··. ·.·.·.,.· •...... • 1 $34~5 The selection of nominees for the President and Vice Presi former head of justice's leave from the union pending geJ ... a $199. e 95* department's Organized resolution of his case. (MCM) *Certain terms dent is critical because we can no longer afford to have a ••. ~:r~J~•·•·~1~~•m•·•·Ii·~1•·••••b2i~•!•••·•• ·•••••.··.·••.·••·i~~it~~wb~::;e~d·.••2d~t.i.•. n.•.-.•.•.l and conditions Crime and Racketeering sec ·····••;~~~;:~~~rdt::r:f:·· 1 government that has no direction and a public services the tion, was "taking a look at •··•••··•Purs.uafrt to a ,plfa agreer andcriminalconteri:ipt•······•·•·· .. ·.·. ·······•··••·•·' s1on~ 011htrfase:••.····••. >···•<>\ people receive. Furthermore, we must select a team of lead Rutledge" as part of his "re DEQreport 0 1 0 ers who will ensure that the Constitutional Convention shall sponsibilities to remove orga ·cs.·.··.······e.•• hri.•. r.···.As···.····.····s•.·.e··· ..·.·.·.·.s· .. ~•.·· ..•.•• ·P§ .•e.th·.•·.•.:n .•....·er·.·e· .•·.•··.····.·n·t· ..·.•.·.· ..•. ·.dari •.Pu.·.e·· ....·.······n·.:·.··.·.ot·.··.····e·.t.t.·.·.•·.·.·.c· ....llir·.·.ID··~·.··.·····.···· ..a·.•· .. =·.. ·... ·.. P~·· ..e·_1··.g··en· ..····ha ... de· .. ··acgrr T·····.·.u.·e·..·.e·n·e·.··.d .••-.·.•····.···· p6TI;yafff~ti~i ···.;~Ji1ui;:j·•ii;~,~··,h~~Il1p•••······j111; ~Ith .t\q ~-Al Saipan Ice &Water Co. We go the extra distance in 8f1Stlring yourprotection.~drinkingwateris OZONATEDaJ'iJbottled using an act;ance automatic bottling equipment. O\Jr own lab checi 2, ~ ~ On Guam, the average pnce of delivered 5-gal. drinking water is S5. t 9- That's over St a gallon. Sure, their cosl in Guam is higher IJuf Saipan cost is 001 much lower. Considering quafrty and dependability of delivery servica, ~ price of $3 per 5- gallon bol!le is no doubl very reasonable, 3. ~ ~ ~ If we dom deliver wilhin the scheduled lime of delivery that we have agreed and ff n's really our fault- you 1!11' ll2!blng! ON PROPOSED CON-CON AMENDMENTS S~DRINKINGWATER lrom SAIPAN ICE & WAlER CO., INC. Tel. 322-9848 & 322-9455 WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH Since 1985 FfBRUARY SPEC/Al l REAT Switch lo~drinking waler from Saipan Ice & Waler Co, starting the month of February 1996 and with your minimum purchase .•.•.•. PAOFESSIONAL•·oevELOPMENT'J'•l••,ihree.•·Noithem'Mai!s~:ii?'Cpi/if'F worth $25 during the month, enjoy any one of the following special ·'. grciufaftflfptiitlciparits broke ;rit<>c f#spusslofigrptips (){l t~ treats from Nina's Dandan- FREE I ~ejjijffa/;itl! NINO'S sem1nar•worlcshop attfJe P,aci_fic_J~'!P~P!Yl?.resterd~r~i. ··· ···· ······ ·.... ·. ······· · ·-··· 1 of any of the dinner Items in the menu, or 1 mouth-walering 9' Pizza with toppings of your choice, or with a piece of lumber on the head. tioned the credibility of the testi 1 delicious calzone or 1 of the more than 9 delicious pasta selection. Itibus... He said ltibus then started kicking monies of Babauta and the latter's YES: AMENDMENT #13 Continued from page 1 Enjoy /he treat and gel 20% discount on the victim on the head. mother. BETTER SCHOOLS additionalpurchases from Nino :S-. lt:S- a /Jel/isimo/ the attack. He was released the fol The prosecution claimed that The defense maintained that lowing day. based on evidence, it appeared that Babauta did the attack on his own. A few days later, police arrested Itibus' motive was to revenge for· The trial for ltibus ended in six ltibus again and 16-year-old Ryan his elder hrother Jose against days. No Bangladeshi was present THE CORE GROUP Babauta, for the killing of Ansary, Bangladeshi nationals. when the verdict was announced. ANNOUNCES A NEW DIVISION Babauta entered into a plea agree Jose was convicted last Aug, 31 The government presented 10 ( YES: AMENDMENT #2 ment with the government and tes for assaulting three Bangladeshi witnesses, including two doctors , tified against Itibus. nationals, from the Philippines, The defense BETTER LEGISLATURE Babauta admitted he hit Ansary The defense, however, ques- presented at least five. , RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FREE ESTIMATES the case in the mainland," said the pointed out that the CNMI' s gov Tenorio: ... governor, ernment operations are no longer Continued from page 1 Il' Interior and Exterior Painting "Given the poor track record of subsidized by the federal taxpayers j six months, INS in the states, it would be impos as was the case in two previous I YES: AMENDMENT #15 lnsulati_n_g Ceramic Roof Another concern, as relayed by sible to understand how that over federal financial assistance packages VOTERS' CHOICE ON and Wall Coatings Interiorofficial Allen Stay man, was worked agency could possible do a under the Covenant Section 702. the CNMI' s failure to accede to fed better job in the CNMI that we are "Our local finances are the sound GAMBLING eral demands to cap immigration now doing," he stressed. est of all the US flag islands. Unlike We use only PREMIUM quality paints and coatings by U.S, manufacturers. levels at the 1992 levels. According to the governor, the Guam, which has a reported billion In previous press statements, right to control immigration as em dollar debt, we are fiscally sound SPECTRA-TONE PAINTS Tenorio said he will fight immigra bodied in the Covenant has been an and are likely to run a small budget YES: AMENDMENT #18 tion takeover up to the limits of his essential element of the economic surplus in FY 1996," Tenorio said. ASTEC CERAMIC THERMAL COATINGS powers. growth and independence that the "we ask for your help to preserve PROTECT THE "The Paint That Insulates" According to Tenorio, he believes CNMI has seen over the years. that which has given us the ability to local immigration officials in the He said it is important that the promote self-reliance. Don't take COVENANT THERM-0-SEAL CERAMIC THERMAL COATINGS Conunonwealth can do a much bet Commonwealth be permitted to re this away from us. Don't permit the ter job of controlling immigration tain such control if it is to remain federal government to micro-man Free In-House Consultation with our registered Architects and Interior Designers here at a lower cost than the INS has self-reliant and free of the "cycle of age our government, don 'ttakeaway done in the US. fiscal dependency to which other our local control over immigration "Wedo not have your long unpro jurisdictions are addicted!' and by all means, don't send us backj CORE CONSTRUCT/ON, INC. tected borders nor do we have mil Unlike other US insular and freely to dependency on federal handouts," Bernadita T. Seman P.O, BOX 1808, SAIPAN, MP 96950 lions ofillegal aliens living here as is associated jurisdictions, Tenorio Tenorio asked the two senators. TEL. 233-3973 ''BENNET'' Hillblom... within the CNML" in Saipan ... :· Continued from page 1 The money could be funneled to Donnici.also asked Benavente to existing local hospitals and medical discuss the matter with other politi tion and asked the Speaker and other centers, or a new facility, which may cal, religious and community lead LOOKING FOR TEMPORARY leaders their help in "identifying be called Larry Lee Hillblom Me ers. "Please ... advise me of your specific needs within the CNMI, morial Medical Clinic, could be built, thoughts and suggestions regarding STORAGE SPACE? which may be addressed by the Donnici said. how Larry's charitable wishes might YOUR ELECTED CON-CON DELEGATES WORKED ON A Store you Business records, inventory, or Personal Possession in Hillblom Charitable Trust" He said part of the trust fund would be put to the greatest use for the He said "millions of dollars will go to other charitable, religious, and people of the CNMI." YOUR PRIVATE MINI-STORAGE CUBICLE. be available for enhancement of educational causes in the CNMI. Hillblom died nine months ago in NON-PARTISAN BASIS. WE PROPOSED IMPORTANT • USE YOUR SlORE FOR SALES Place them inside:- medical services and medical He recalled, for example, that a plane crash off the Anatahan sea. Lock The Door-Take The Key. research, .. ,particularly research and Hillblom "told me of his intent to His estate is also the subject of CHANGES TO SECURE PROGRESS AND GROWTH IN OUR • USE YOUR OFFICE FOR BUSINESS Rent For A Month or Longer· tteatmentof medical problems which fund an auditorium project for Mount claims by severalindividuals.-Rick • USE YOUR HOME FOR UVIHG Low-Low Monthly Rate. are most prevalent and common Carmel Catholic Church and School Alberto Select The Size You Need. NOT FOR STORAGE Clean And Secure of dependent inunediate relatives insurance to make it unlikely for COMMONWEALTH. PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OF THE 19 In and Out as you need Tougher... and assure that those that are here them to become a burden t the Com Total Privacy can be supported," he said. monwealth should they get sick or Continued from page 1 PROPOSED CON-CON AMENDMENTS. Carts & hand trucks to help you One other change that the bill is require medical treatment move in &out crease again to $3.05," said Jones in proposing is to exclude parents of Jones in his bill also aired concern Packing materials for sale. his bill. non-resident workers from the defi on the area of education in as much Look for Cora or Ester The Saipan lawmaker noted that nition of "immediate relatives." as children coming in as IRs have Call: the number of non-resident workers "While it may be necessary for a free access to the Public School Sys making $20,000 or more per year non-resident worker to bring in a tem. !33·173, 23.'i·l!BII, 233·9291 has more than doubled but that at the spouse or children, this need does "Public school is free and com Open Mon. to Sat. 8-6 current scenario, $20,000 will not notobviouslyextend to parents. The pulsory up to the age of 16. Depen support many people as it would ten law should be amended to deny IR dent lRs between 16 and 21 should < ' !I·~· ! 11 years ago. status to parents of workers," read show that it is financially possible . ,,_. ~~- L "For these,easons, it is in the best the bill. for them to be enrolled in a private interest of the Commonwealth to An additional requirement pro school or college," he said. u raise the minimum salary require posed under the bill is medical in ment for bringing in immediate rela surance coverage for !Rs. Paid for by Bernadita T. Seman cl":,~.l~ft.:t,!. jl.~. i; '.. I)~ tives,'.' said Jones. According to Jones, inunediate a fru in1pect1on tour ! I '. ~ · t))J)))))))))) 'This will both reduce the number relatives should be required to have '-. ·,. l ( ·J .' CJ ~gf~~ ... f TT 'P • "-" •J •.,.,.•1•~~~,1i: \'~}li}; ------~-~ 10-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 ~~ -·~~~-=--=------~FRID~A~Y~,~FE!:::'.:B~R~U::_A~R~Y___.:2~3._,_,~19~96~-~M~A~RI~AN~A~S~V~A~RIE~TY.!...::NE~W~S'.!..AND~~VIEW~~S~-~11 AIDS cases balloon in PNG Aircraft Special Report PAPUANewGuinea'sactinghealth The project is funded jointly by 230 cases this year, and that at this does not act quickly to deal with the crash-land minister, Sir Albert Kipalan, and the PNG and Australia. Kipalan said alarming rate the country could see growing AIDS menace. Speaking • NMC: Banking on local resource Australian acting high commissioner 125 new AIDS cases were reported about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases by at the launch of the AIDS project to PNG, Ceorge Atkins, have warned in Papua New Guinea last year, a the turn of the century. Wednesday, Atkin said PNG could exercise By Rick Alberto is not gonna go up." She said that contrary to a com McPhetres considers the CNMI of an alarming increase in Papua New quantum leap from the six reported Australia's acting high commis suffer a fate similar to AIDS-striken PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM IN Variety News Staff 'The higher the standard of educa mon belief that college education is still in the developing category. Guinea if the spread of the deadly in 1987. sioner, George Atkin, warned that African countries if it did not act DURING daytime a first-time pass tion is in a nation, the better economic a luxury, "it is a must in a develop "We are not yet there where we FORMATION SERVICE)-A ·~ disease is not controlled. Kipalan said He said PNG is posed to see about PNG faces a major upheaval if it quickly .... Pacnews Table Top Aircraft Crash Land erby will not know it's a college until development it has," she said. "F.ro ing country." want to be." nomic development and education are AIDS cases in the counoy have bal ing Exercise, a practical training he or she sees a group of youth hud almost synonymous if you really ana loonedalarminglyin thepastfiveyears. exercise is scheduled for March clling,banteringorreadingonbenches lyze, because it would be the people Sir Albert, who launched a 7-million 31 through April 5, in Pohnpei, under a tree, just as in any campus. National Fed. Party welcomes here, trained people, that will deter kina ($US5.29-million) AIDS project according to President Bailey The Northern Marianas College's to promote awareness of the disease in cluster of buildings actually used to mine the future rather than depending Olter' s letter to all state Gover on imported knowhow that may not be Port Moresby, said the rapid rise in the be a hospital and the old mming Yankee bankers with caution nors. committed to the place." number of AIDS cases in the counoy school for the trust territory. made sincere efforts to see that Members of the 364th Civil Af She said off-island consultants come was a major cause for alarm, the Na THE National Federation Party the land worthwhile for cultivat Butdon'tthinklowlyoftheNMC. Indians also own land. fairs Brigrade arr,iving from Port and go, and the money as well goes out tional reported Thursday. in Fiji has "cautiously" welcomed ing and to build houses, and until It is fully accredited by the Accredit they produce cane, who will guar Sarni made the comments dur land, Oregon, will provide basic of the islands with then. the American bankers who of ingCommissionforCommunity and fered to financially help resettle antee for the bank loans and inter _ing the association's Lautoka Emergency Management training 'These consultants from the main Three policemen, JuniorCollegesofthe Western Asso evicted Indian farmers when their ests. branch annual general meeting. He and will conduct table top exer land will go; at the same time we really ciation of Schools and Colleges. leases expire under the Agricul Dr. Rakka was commenting on saidthetrendamongyounger Indians cise, in coordination with FSM are not sure what to do because they 2 others hurt in From a mere division of the CNMI tural Landlord and Te'nant Act Wednesday's Daily Post front to go overseas showed political insta President's Office and the Em Agnes M. McPhetres come and tell us what to do. Until we DepartmentofEducationinMay 1981 rebel ambush (ALT)-. But at the same time, the page story on the American bank bility, over lancj and inefficiency in bassy of the United States of knowwhatweneedandweknowwhat with 15 students in its first year of ture, liberal arts, business administra party asked who will repay the ers' offer to resettle evicted farm the sugar industry. America to the FSM. to do and we decide what to do, the THREE policemen, a soldier and operation, it has become a full-fledged tion, hospitality management, nursing, loans, the Fiji Times reported ers after their leases expire. Opposition leader Jai Ram Reddy Participants will include FSM money does not stay here. Those con a pro-government resistence college with over 2,000 degree and and various fields in education, public Thursday. Meanwhile, the general secre told the meeting that unless Fiji had a President's Disaster sultantsthatcomehere willgo(and) the fighter were injured in a rebel non-degree students. safety, and trades and technologies. money goes out, it doesn't stay," she NFP national president Dr. tary of the Fiji Cane Growers ''fair Constitution" in place to elect a Coordinator(PDC), the Disaster ambush on the Papua new Guinea It started as a "squatter'' with only McPhetres said the college intends said. Balwant Singh Rakka said it Association, Jaganath Sarni, has fair government, it was impossible to Coordination Officer (DCO) for island of Bougainville Wednes oneroomattheMarianasHighSchool. to retain a Jot of the associate degrees McPhetres, whoisanativeofSaipan, wouldta.kesometimeforthefarm said there was no future for Indi resolve the land problems faced by Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, Kosrae day. and their staffs, and key business From just merely being a training and certificates becausetheyareameans says she ''feels very committed for ers to clear the jungles and make ans in Fiji unless government Indians .... Pacnews vehicleforgovemmentemployees, the Arawa field hospital surgeon and industry. National and State to train the workforces much faster. education here (CNMI)." NMC has as well become a training ''When you get into a baccalaureate Doctor Gideon Ken dingo says last Government key decision mak "I feel that education is the future," ground for furure CNMI indusoy and degree," she explained, "the course night the soldier, a corporal, and ers and some 40 participants from she said. the resistence fighter received se 1: professional leaders. program is loaded with more ofliberal She cites the NMC' s special role in NZ envoy to visit Pohnpei Chuuk, Kosrae, Yap and Pohnpei II rious injuries in the ambush at the Four years after its foundation, in rut~ subjects. But the associate degree, that "it is this college that will deter PALIKIR, Pohnpei(FSM INFOR visit were not stated, he has men MinistryofForeignAffairsand Trade. are expected to attend. 1985, the college became fully accred or applied science, leans more towards mine what CNMI would be in the Barirna section of the Arawa/ The office of the President will MATION SERVICE)-The New tioned of his interests in getting an Any inquires regarding this matter ited. In 1990 its accreditation was on-the-job training and prepares you future." Tunuru road, the National re bear the travel expenses of three t Zealand Ambassador to the FSM, update on measures taken or to be can be addressed to the South Pacific reaffinned. for the job market And this is what the Part of this special function is bring ported Thursday. participants from Chuuk, Kosrae, Brian Marshall will visitPohnpeiform undertaken by FSM Government to Affairs desk at the Department of Agnes M. McPhetres sees the col CNMI and the area here in the Pacific ing back to the classroom the adult Both were treated and flown and Yap. However, each state is t February 24 to 28, according to Presi improve ttade and investment External Affairs. I lege evolving 5 to 10 years from now needs: prepare people for the job mar population, 17 percent of which hadn't out by helicopter to the Sohano allowed a total of eight partici into a four-year or baccalaureate-de dent Bailey Olter. Ambassador Marshall will be ac Ambassador Marshall is based in ket" finished high school. hospital where they were report pants. Expenses of any additional gree-granting college, probably in the The Ambassador has specifically companied on this trip by his Office Kiribati and also accredited to the t But McPhetres sayi the college McPhetres said the NMC continues edly in a serious but stable condi participants will be borne by his areas of education, business, and hotel should also it, emphasize the academ mentioned his desire to call upon Manager, whoalsoishisspouse,Mrs. FSM. New Zealand and the FSM to "get these adult population to edu tion. An Arawa source says the home state. and restaurant management. ics because ''the standard of a nation cate them so that at least they could named departments while in Pohnpei. Phy! Marshall and by New Z.ealand established diplomatic relations June five, who were in a police Any inquires regarding the Table Right now the college offers associ that doesn't have a literate community prepare for jobs." Though specific purposes of his Desk Officer for Micronesia in the 30, 1988. landcruiser and an Armoured Per Top Exercise can be directed to Spe ate and certificate degrees in agricul- sonnel Carrier, were returning to cial Assistant to President on Disas Loloho from Arawa after a patrol, ter, Chutomu Nirnwes, Office of the when they came under fire at 7:32 Rift growing between Fiji President,atP.O.BoxPS-53,Palikir, am. Pohnpei, FM 96941 or Telephone The shooting came in a week of No.320-2822orFax(691)320-2785. VOTE FOR THE FUTURE ambushes by rebels in which one police, prison officers · civilian was killed at Sikoreva on AROWisgrowinginFtjibetween fear their investigations would be Vosanibola denied this, saying an Tuesday and another injured. the Police and Prison Authorities dificult because the officers involved internal investigation was conducted Frustrations OF THE COMMONWEALTH The attacks also came as rebel over investigations into the alleged are still worlcing, the Daily Post re soon after the prisoners had com leader Joseph Kabui said that the sexual mole.sting of tluee gay pris ported Thursday. plained. He decided to report the on user pay outlawed Bougainville Interim oners at the Suva jail recently. Sources within the police force matter to the police aft& he .had THE Papua New Guinea Government hierachy was intact --/ Thepolicearenothappybecause said the delay was a calculated one satisfied himself that there was a government's refusal to abolish Your elected Con-Con delegates worked very hard, on a and that it would continue to press of the Prison Authorities failure to aimed at protecting the prison offic need for an independent investiga its user-pay policy has built up for independence for Bou gain ville non-partisan basis, for 60 days. We considered ways to im referthecaseto them soon after the ers involved. tion because of the nature of the frustrations among university stu from Papua New prisonershadcornplained.Andthey But prison head Apolosi allegations ....Pacnews dents at the Waigani campus of Guinea .... Pacnews prove our Constitution so that our government would serve the Univi;rsity of PNG and the University of Technology in Lae. us better in the future. During a lunch-hour forum Wednesday, UPNG Student's Representative Council president Leslie Menei told students, that We listened to the voters who elected us, and who came prime minister Sir Julius Chan has responded negatively to their to our public hearings and public meetings. The voters wanted requests, the Post-Courier re ported Thursday. change. They wanted a better government that costs less and from San Jose to The students had requested that the government to do away with does not create large deficits. They wanted a better educa the remaining 10 percent fees and tion system for their children. Chalan Laulau reinstate the fortnightly student on March 1, '96 allowance, Natschol. m Meanwhile students at the MOYLAN'S University of Technology in We made these changes in our proposed Amendments. Lae staged an indefinite boy MOYLAN 1S INSURANCE cott of classes Wednesday !. We ask the voters to support these amendments when they which could span two weeks. UNDERWRITERS INC. The students want cast their ballots in the election next week. 'THE HOME OF THE GOOD GUYS AND GALS" government's user-pay policy Esther Sablan Fleming totally scrapped from across ~ the board. er: D The boycott came after only • ~ TRIPLE J nine days of classes for the PLEASE VOTE ON MARCH 2 !~ND SUPPORT , Our office will be closed on A cn new academ1c year and stu- YOUR ELECTED CON-CON DELEGATES ~~\rnocno, ::::;!rt~~~ ....· ...... o rfJt:~t:.:t,;E~~:~f 2~~, Paid for by Esther S. Fleming ' L'_' '_'_' _' _. "_'_" _. _' ·______.:.:...~_::_ ____ · ·_·_· _ ..... • ':...... ·'-'""'' '"'. ·~· ·_·:..:.·· -~>·_·_· _. .._ _._._. _.• __ '..:''_,_,-"-·~-':....·~:.-•--'·,..~-"'· ... :! ;-'-~ .. ~:....,:,,_-~·_"..:. · ·.:..·_._:,,,-"-· • _.·_·_·_· _· ·_·_·_· _:· ·.... ·..:.· _ ..... • ·..:.'_:' _, _. ·_·_· ...... ~· • • , • just-ice~ ... Pacnew s ...... FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-13 12-MARIANAS VARIE~'!'_~E~! ~1'1_£1-:_V~l~E~W~S~-FR~IgD~A~Y-~FE~B~RU~A~R~Y~23~,...!.1~99~6~------MCl?I: 1.1:iTl:l?S . . . MCl?I: 1.1:iTl:l?S . . . About. • •Continued from page 5 DOLi reports progress on reforms Murkowski) wanted to leave his I cannot think of any argument government positions and to pro By Mar-Vic C. Munar department in deporting illegal audience with a though in mind that would win support federally for mote competence and not acquain same month. sion of Labor." plaints, or 49 percent, were still Variety News Staff aliens is best seen when these regarding "a man and woman who the continuance of a minimum wage tances. Without the confidence of No exclusions and no arrest Backlog of cases in Tinian under investigation stage of the THE DEPARTMENT of Labor statistics are compared with the Anti-override move hailed had lived together for 18 years an increase delay. Business must plan subordinates in their superiors and warrant issuance were recorded and Rota "has been completed process. At least 223 complaints that in requiring the presence of an accordingly. It is in that planning the support of subordinates by their and Immigration reported that previous year's statistics," the for the months of November and Dear Editor: should prepare ourselves to to the best of our knowledge as or 38 percent were at various independent arbitrators to resolve that you will maintain your com superiors, the term of public service it has deported a total of 46 report said. December 1995. Your indulgence in pnntmg present this kind of situation to of January 1996," the depart stages in the process, such as their differences, their relationship petitive edge. Review personnel will continue to be a common mis illegal aliens from November . For three years from 1993 to this letter is highly appreciated. happen. Now is the time to start On the labor area, the depart ment said. The hearing office the hearing stage or the closure may be lost." requirements, consider automation nomer. 1995 to January 1996. For the 1195, the number of deported ment cited the resolution of Our letters of appreciation to by recognizing the local to be I have pondered that final remark of repetitive work, hie locally to Let us keep in mind that the cold "has been approaching the back stage; 79 cases or 13 percent same period, it has denied entry aliens totaled 171. more than a hundred cases. the following Senators: Senator priority in the government agen over the past couple of days as to its log of labor cases from both have been closed," the report reduce costly overseas labor, deduct war is over and the strategic impor to a total of 106 aliens. "As can be seen, the 1996 Steven M. King, Republican, of cies. · meaning or inference. My conclu for benefits that are currently af tance of our islands have dimin Of 145 cases filed between ends." said. In a status report released Feb. deportations already ap Tinian, Senator Thomas P. The sunset clause of Public sion is that we the people of the forded at no cost, just do it. Both ished. Wehavenothingtoofferthe November 1995 and January The office has reportedly been Thirteen investigators in 17, the department said the in proached the 1995 level, and it Villagomez, Republican, of Law 7-45 is upheld because of CNMI have decided to enter into a public & private sector can work US or bring to the bargaining table 1996, the labor division has scheduling cases from 1990, Saipan are looking into labor tensified campaign against ille is projected that the department Saipan, Senator Bill Hocog, yournon-partisan is rejecting the relationship, albeit a rather unique hand in hand to get thru these chang as leverage in getting what we want closed a total of 123 cases, ac 1991 to 1992 a well as cases abuse allegations. gal aliens was part of the will conduct a minimum of 200 Democrat, of Rota, and Senator clamor to override the governor's one, with a country that is bastion of ing times and reduce the hardships Or if its self determination that we cording to the report. from 1995. "Not only are these The department admitted that certain social standards. find it agency's efforts to reform the deportations, " the report said. Ricardo S. Atalig, Democrat, of veto H.B. 10-65. I that come along with change. We desire so much then they just might "Not included in these statis new cases being heard and re while several reforms have been difficult to imagine that any US can still control our destiny. give it to us and most likely sac them agency. At least 20 arrested warrants Rota. Now we can let our new gen tics," the report said, "are ai, solved in a timely manner, but accomplished in labor matters, Senator would be our advocate in Regarding labor abuses, appar a lot of money, embarrassment, and "The pro-active stance of the for illegal aliens were issued Thank you for your courageous eration avail themselves for their proximately 30 pending cases the pre-1993 cases have been there remain problems that have justifying our need for a $2.75 per ently we must admit that are not aggravation. last January, and a total of 106 resolved without hearings, some "resolved ... The hearing office yet to be resolved. stand to turn the tide against the future employment in the gov hour minimum wage. In the face of getting it done correctly or at least to In closing, I would like to say that exclusions were made for the as old as five years in the Divi- has scheduled 20 to 30 hearings overwhelming Republican ma ernment. For the meantime, we international pressure, not recom expect Federal standards. But, do in life we cannot win all our battles ·MHSJROTC "To achieve this, the depart jority to override scheme. Your can utilize the service of our mend any federal intervention to we really need more Federal assis and at times must choose to lose to each week for the months of ment has drafted a mission state action dictate the prioritize of neighboring islands such as resolve continuing labor abuse alle tance, or is it really a question of self solidify a gain or preserve a relation February and, March," the re ment, a contract between the Gov our Local Carolinian and Guam or any other U.S. Terri gations. application and motivation and the ship. We must take the time to honored. by ··. · CRM to embark on port said. ernor and the Department, stat Chamorro versus the non-resi tory. We are walking a fine line in lack thereof? · refocus in our minds as to what is In 1995, the report said, 601 ing the objectives and goals for dent aliens contract workers such Lastly, we should avoid future asserting our desire to decide for Even with all the federal assis really worth fighting for and whether Legislature education campaign complaints were received by the reforms and the time frame in as some nurses and some facul investigation from the federal ourselves what is right as per a tance, know-how, technical wiz we as a group are willing to face the department's labor division from which the department intends document that permits us to do so ardry, genius, regulation, we will consequences of winning or losing ties. government official, because of THE Coastal Resources Manage her. 1,311 nonresident workers, to achieve these refonns," the but possibly losing a citizenship neverresolveourproblems without that battle. THE Commonwealth House of is time to make a stand now ment is embarking on an educa It will be done through spot an "AsofFeb.12, 1996,299com- department said. It our lack of wisdom to forestall that we are currently afforded or at our willingness to apply or motivate Thank you for the opportunity in Representatives recently passed tional information campaign start nouncements on the radio, televi than to wait 23 years later that their threats to take away Immi a minimum, the self determination ourselves to follow thru. Our politi expressing my thoughts. a resolution to recognize and com ing this summer to create an aware would shot the door to our sons gration and Labor, that is why that we currently enjoying. Are we cal leaders can: definitely help in all Si yuus Maase. mend the cadets, instructors, and sion, and print media, as well as ness of the need to conserve the and daughters opportunity to be we are continuing to have our ready to win the battle, but lose the phases of government to recognize administrators of the Marianas through direct handouts, Sablan CNMI' s resources. ATTENTION employed in the government. By 902 meeting between the U.S. war? the need of continuity in critical Antonio S. Muna High School US Army Junior said. CRM Director Manuel C. Sablan CONTRACTOR & RESORT /HOTEL-DEVELOPERS the time our sons and daughters for general agreement for our Reserve Officer Training Corps. Part of the campaign will be the said the campaign will tell the graduate, there will be no va "Sovereignty". Continued from page 5 The Resolution cited the partici proclamation for Coastwise Reader. . . people "why we have this law that cancy for them in the govern pation and superior rating of the Week. "Right now we're check cemed on the welfare of Filipino With this premise, the truth will LET GO ON WITH YOUR protects the resources." ing which week (of a month) ment agency like CHC and PSS, Concerned Parents OCW' s, to conduct a referendum, come out. Please, Lady Senator, do BAN. LETYOURPEOPLESAC local JROTC in a bi-annual for Questions like "Why are we pro would be the best one to have because it has been occupied by Greg Delos Reyes with the participation of both gov- notuseSaipanasascapegoattoyour RIFICE. Many people still kept on mal inspection. The Cadets re tecting the lagoon?" would be an that," he said·. aliens nonresident contract work Jesus M. Taisacan emments, the opinions of the Fili· failures. entering Saipan even now. LET ceived a score of 971.6 out of a swered by the campai~. ers. Therefore, as parents we Tel: 664-2233/4 pino OCW' s, if they prefer to stay in Please do not use CNMI for your YOUR CONSCIENCE BE OPEN possible 1000 points placing the Sablan said the campwgn may Sablan said there is a lot of ex Saipan or not political ambitions. The jink goes FORA WHILE. JROTC in the top twenty percent also entail visits to schools, espe plaining to do so that the people on, that no son or daughter of any of all JROTC units. In recogni cially the elementary. will understand the need to always TOWER CRANES MOBILE CRANES past President had succeeded his TOTOY S. EUGENIO tion of this accomplishment the "We will bedoingit(campaign) father. l have a healthy ecological system. ·,: MHS unit was awarded the title of trilingually-in English, Through the campaign, people 'Honor Unit with Distinction'. Chamorro and Carolinian," he 1 will understand why they have to said. We ltave Cranes Available Continued f_rom page 5 The resolution, No. 10-5, was Willens. • • protect the Commonwealth's re He said the campaign would introduced by Representatives CNMI Legislature with respect to sources in order for them to, say, cost from $5,000 to $10,000. To Fit Your Project Size complete transcript is a part of the Ana S. Teregeyo, David M. the laws passed by the Legislature. record. The Committee issued its catch the fish they need, Sablan "Of course, we're relying, too, Apatang, P. Micheal P. Tenorio, Call Us Today * That is the prerogative of the Legis written report for second reading on said. on the community to help us, like Karl T. Reyes, Manuel A. Tenorio lature and is left intact by proposed July 25, 1995,andtheCommitteeof The campaign, he said, is slated the spot armouncements on televi ;•.-... ·.·.·.,.·.. '·.·· .. ·.l·.·.·..,·.··.··.········· .. F. Amendment#IO. Taxpayeractions the Whole discussion and floor de and Rosiky Camacho. to start in May and end in Decem- sion," he said.-Rick Alberto RfACTION CO. can be expensive for the Common bate on second reading took place 790 N. Marine Dr. Suite C Tuman, Guam 96911 ie wealth, and they should be specifi on July 28, 1995. There is a com Ph. (671) 646-7204/5 Fax. (671) 646-7206 cally defined. The clarification in plete transcript of that as well. Toe tended by Amendment #10 is that legal advice to the delegates about the taxpayer actions authorized un this subject was clear and consistent INTER-KAM TRAVEL AGENCY ~it~~tTIONAL der the CNMI Constitution apply to TRAVEL with the proposed language and in P.O. BOX 3397, SAIPAN, MP 96950 AGENT ~~,~ ALL PREVIOUSLY RENTED ITEMS violations of the CNMI Constitu tent of the Committee. tion. No one on the legal team repre TEL. 235-5554/5555/8888 FAX. (670) 235-7070 NETWORK The wording ofproposed Amend sented to Mr. Woodruff anything Vote ment # 10 is clear. The written different. When Mr. Woodruff record of the Conventionfs proceed proposed his language for the ings is complete. The delegates on Analysis-, it was rejected by the Remember The last Trip!!! the Committee discussed the pro legal team. posed changes to Article X in four Is it good? If so go ahead. If not please see us first. separate sessions. They made their Sincerely, are getting ready for your journey , for your Easter vacation and • First Month's Rent written reportonJuly 19, 1995. The We for school excursion Committee of the Whole discussion Howard P. Willens and the floor debate on first reading Counsel, ThirdNorthernMarianas took place on July 20, 1995. A Constitutional Convention on J Open. • • Continued from page 5 !1 ~: Amendment anddedicatededucators. Outofl l policy will have a devastating ef full-time positions, 4 slots are now fect on the quality of education filled by non-resident teachers. offe.,w. Though I have great faith r These four have over 15 years of in the abilities of the PSS recruit 'i., cumulative teaching experience in ers, expecting them to fill so many Saipan/Sydney/Saipan ( Saipan/Rota/Saipa-9 TIRED OF CREDIT HASSLES? the school system. They have pro vacancies, at one time, with the No Repair Bills vided much needed continuity in same level of talent is unreason "Consistence of History" "The Mystery of Nature" 0' the department.This also makes able. The end result will be lower ~ No Security Deposit them uniquely qualified to chal levels of excellence for all stu Service Offered: ~ No Credit Check lenge and inspire students like your dents. • Airline Reservation & Ticketing nephew so that success in college Your nephew deserves better. (Ccntinental _Airline, ~apan ~irline, K?rean .A!rline, The amendment takes away the ~ No Long Term Obligation Northwest Airline, Asiana Airline, United Airline and beyond is possible. Factoring Please put politics aside when i;on and F"reedom Air) in attrition due to the departure of autonomy of N.M.C. and puts its templating this issue. Instead, con • Hotel & Car Reservation Joeten mainland teachers and you will sider what is in the best interests of • Package Tours Chalan future in the hands of politicians. soon recognize that most of the the students ..For they are the fu • Special Discounts for Group Piao department will have to be replaced ture of the CNMI. • Free Ticket Delivery for the 1996-97 school year! • Travel Insurance This ad is NOT paid for with public funds. Many more examples could be Respectfully, given with each school providing its own version on how the present Thomas Pritchard 14-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDA ¥-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-15 Esprit expands with new ·stores BOB, Deloitte & Touche offer seminars HONOLULU - Understanding Financial Management Seminars geting and planning strategies, and on March 21-22 at the Aqua Re- Early registration for both semi- SAN ROQUE, SAIPAN. lifestyle for which ESPRIT is fortable, classic clothing that esta San Roque store, which of World's Inc. "La Fiesta is a financial management is he key on Guam and Saipan. information on financial forecast- sort Club. nars begins March 1, 1996 and World's Inc. of Guam and its known. Designs range from is stylish, yet functional. "The opened in 1993. We're look great atmosphere to do business to profits and controlled business The two-day working sessions ing, cost/volume/profit relation- The seminars rum from 8 to March 31 is the early registration Saipan counterpart El Mundo causal, leisure wear classified clean, Jean silhouettes are flat ing forward to further devel in, with the gardens and enter decisions. Withthisinmind,Bank will offer small business owners ships, building a quality service 5:30 pm both days, and are open deadline. Applicationsandregis- Inc. announced this week the as sport styles, to more so tering and easy to wear in both oping this market," said Rob tainment features blended in ofHawaii Guam has teamed with and managers practice in the use culture and financing small busi- to all owners, principals and man- tration fees should be mailed to : expansion and reopening of phisticated and tailored items. casual and career clothing. ert Prescott, general manager among the retail stores." Deloitte & Touche to present two of financial statements, cash bud- ness. agers of small businesses as well Bank of Hawaii, Human Re- their ESPRIT women's store, Accessories compliment the Introduced for the first time slated for February 23 at La ESPRIT clothing and will con on Saipan in both stores will Fiesta San Roque. The Guam sist of bags, belts, socks, be a new private line of cos 1CtJ~t Gllru'd reminds ~:~ ~E;~~Ti::'.~;~:;;:~ ~;f~;:,~~i~;~~:~~;:fi~,,~ ~?::1h~=!i~;:,~~,:!J.~ based retail chain also an scarves, hip pouches,jewelry, metics and fragrances called CQNORA'fULJ\TIONS to necess.ar~ courses in life ~i~~ nounced a first for the hats and more. "Red Earth." It is a complete on nmnber posting rule ~::~:ci::r:~~~~~:~~a~~hs~J~~~ ~:~r~~f;::~:/$55 early regis- ~~:t9~¥o. Box 566, Saipan, r,tf,~p.!an,d? I:>i~.ffor being.•.• in~ i!)<:~uding tl:i~) rftlrfor.· Marianas- a new ESPRIT Exclusive to Saipan will be line of body and hair products ij}Ylll'j:i~clf:tµPl9yee of the .•... mallCf ?! adult.yf>R( .. > ••• ·.••·.··. · NUMBERS must be painted or pem1anently attached to each side men's store, which will have the new ESPRIT men's store, that is based on pure, natural ~~~ ...... ~".'.~C"."""'~--,,.:>/t._.;,;z-d'L"J~·=•. - . --::~,==-~:;-,,.,_J-.5.-•=-"'•--"'' :::;.r.:. :;...... l.. ___ ..._ .• ¥oh~}i fo}fetfruary, 1996 Mr. Joh11Slr¢? ~~s tec()ll1- .· of the forward half of the vessel...... ,=lf'A~ .. :;-;._ •.,_. __ ---....:;=--_ ,u_._, ...... ""'t\ its Grand Opening on March featuring European-designed ingredients. ti / rm-:I)ia~ grfitnply''Rplly" L •••m~?cledRollyJoi'J~efpU 16-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 t FRIDAY.FEBRUARY 23, 1996-MARJANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-17 L RP remembers 'People Power' t Student scores improve in MATHCOUNTS THE 2ND annual CNMI Carmel School finished second Micronesia, Deloitte & Touche, Also, Bobby's Cadillac, additional sponsors and volunteers MATHCOUNTS Chapter Com and third respectively. IT&E, Joeten Enterprises, Herman's Bakery, PIC, for this year. If you are interested Key figures .· petition for the 7th and 8th grad The Most Improved School Marianas Cable Vision, National Rudolpho' s Restaurant and in helping out, or if your company 10 years after, leaders bitterly divided ers was held last Saturday, Febru Award went to Hopwood Junior Office Supply, Pacific Insurance Winchell's Doughnut shop do can assist, please contact CNMI ary 17th, at the Joeten-Kiyu li presidency and restored political rights. hurting the poor and of planning to High School which showed a 38 Underwriters, Saipan Shipping nated food for the competition. MA TH COUNTS at: (phone) 322- introduce new police powers through a reconsider .a brary. percent increase in their student's Co. and Triple J Motors_ The program is still in need of 7814 or (fax) 322-6044. :~t~ffi;::: m But her six-year term was plagued by a series ofcoup attempts by Marcos proposed anti-terrorist bill. According to a news release, individual scores thanks to loyalists and by some of the same Bayan, a leftist coalition, protested 'reyolution' . the competition results showed coaches Evelyn Reyes and Weon iff)'. soldiers who had rebelled against new taxes and oil price hikes, and said an across the board increase of 10 Kim. Marcos. it also had nothing to celebrate. percent for the average student Dr. Rita Inos, Deputy Director Those rifts continue to plague Phil Much of the disillusionment stems By The Associated Press individual scores and a dramatic ippine politics. from areas where little has changed of the Pacific Region Educational Corazon Aquino, widow of 120 percent increase for the aver Laboratory's (PREL) Western ForrnerDefenseMinisterJuanPonce since the ''people power" revolt slain opposition leader and house Enrile and ex-army Col. Gregorio Land reform has stalled and a recent age team scores when compared Pacific Service Center and Orga wife who was swept into the presi Honasan, both leaders of the military surge in economic growth credited to to last year's Chapter Competi nizational Partner for the CNMI mutiny who are now senators, said deregulation and better political stabil dency by the "people power" revo tion. The top ten individual hailed MATH COUNTS, noted that the Thursday they would not participate in ity has bypassed many of the poor. lution: from four schools. Marianas increased scores were indicative the main anniversary celebrations. The revolution ''has not ended for it "Now I can look back and say, Baptisit Academy had five stu of the impact that Enrile accused Mrs. Aquino of be has not yet been totally won," President 'Whatever gave me the guts to dents place in the top ten includ MATH COUNTS and other edu ing an "opportunist" and charged that FidelRamosacknowledgedThursday. chailenge a dictator who had all ing the overal winner, Dong Won cation related programs can have Corazon Aquino Fidel Ramos her family amassed ill-gotten wealth A decade ago, a few hundred sol the money, who had the military, during her presidency. diers, displeased over shifts in the Abnwhofinishedsecondlastyear. on students. She urged local com By ROMY TANGBAWAN thousands of Filipinos that forced the Toe charges were a deliberate para military power structure, announced who controlled all the media?' ... His toughest competition came panies and individuals to continue MANILA,Philippines(AP)- Instead authoritarian leader to flee into exile in phrase of government statements that they were rebelling against Marcos Now, we have democracy from last year's frist place fin~ supporting educational programs of celebrating in harmony, leaders of the United States. Separate Marcos and his family milked the Phil and took shelter in a suburban army which was not there before, and isher Jai Wug Kirn who hails from such as MATH COUNTS since the "people power" protests that over commemorations are planned over the ippines of billions of dollars dwing his base. the economy has made a turn Saipan Community School. they will be the ones that realize threw President Ferdinand Marcos 10 next four days by the government, 20-year rule. In a radio address that changed about ... But I think the most im This will be the last year of the the benefits in the future when ( ... years ago remained bitterly separated church groups, the military rebels and Enrile and Mrs. Aquino have been the nation's future, the archbishop portant thing is that ... the pride of . : ..... by leftist groups. compettion for Ahn and Kim who former students demostrate their Thursday, the anniversary of the foessinceshedismissedhimasdefense of Manila, Catholic Cardinal Jaime Filipinos was restored. Before revolution's start. Most had united in the "people minister for supporting a coup attempt L. Sin, called on ci viii ans to defend are both in 8th grade. They will skills as employees, educators and A small military mutiny on Feb. 22, power" revolution, which propelled 'There's little to celebrate," said the mutineers, and hundreds of thou there was nothing for them to be get a chance to meet one more civic leaders in the community. 1986, against Marcos triggered four Corazon Aquino, the widow of an as Honasan, whohasacknowledgedlead sands responded. proud of. time in the State Championship to Sixty-one junior high students days of demonstrations by hundreds of sassinated opposition leader, into the ing two of the coup attempts. Cardinal Sin said Wednesday he Butafterthepeoplepowerrevo be held on March 16th at the Dia competed in this year's Chapter "I think we are still a long way off was thinking only of protecting the lution Filipinos all over the world mond Hotel. The other top ten Competition from six different lives of the rebels, not of politics. from the original aspirations of IO years were so happy to proclaim that finishers were as follows: from schools. Each school will select ago." ''I cannot engage myself in politics," they were Filipinos. @PIONEER® Leftist groups, meanwhile, accused he said. "My decision was only how to Grace Christian Academy - eight students to advance to the the Ramos government Thursday of save human lives." And I think that has contin- Jonathan Ryan Camacho and Sao State Championship on March The Art of Entertainment ued." Yeon Lee; from Hopwood Junior 16th. The top four students from Former first lady Imelda High School-Jihye Choi and the State Championship will go Marcos, now a congresswoman: Julliver Kintz and from Marians onto the National Championship "The real hero (in the people Baptist Academy Jung Han Kim, in Washington, DC in i:arly May. power revolution) was Marcos. Hae Mi Kim, Jun Hyung Park and CNMI MATHCOUNTS This Week's Special He had all the resources and yet Hey Jung Kim. The top overall thanked the following local spon X-P350 M he did not lift a gun to shoot at I team was Marianas Baptist Acad sors for supporting this year's pro Filipino traitors ... Retiring PSS Deputy for Administration, George Sablan, receives his full retirement benefits tharyks to the I emy "A" Team while Saipan gram: Efrain Camacho Engineers help from the Speaker of the House Diego r_ Benavente. Sablan was among several PSS retirees who (If the revolution had not oc Community School and Mount & Architects, Continental recently got their retirement bonuses. curred) Marcos would still be in power. This would have been a ) great country, a paradise for hu !' man beings ... Let no one tell you he was a dictator. It was martial law that gave the Filipinos true human rights. It was the best thing that had happened PALAU NATIONALIST PARTY to our country. It saved our coun P.O_ Box 956 Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 try and it saved democracy." Tel. (680) 488-2987 • Fax (680) 488-2785 "I can see the signs now of what I'll be remembered for. For ex travagance, also for shoes. For frivolity, for wastefulness. The Palau Nationalist Party is holding a Party Convention on In a material world when you February 28 and 29, 1996 at the Palau Marina Hotel. are committed to God, beauty and love, you can be mistaken as such. God and love are made real in what is beautiful. This Convention is the first of its kind Ifl am thought extravagant and excessive and frivolous, perhaps ever organized by a political party! it is true because I am committed to God, beauty and love." Former Gen. 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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-19 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 GOP trio claim conservative mantle By CALVIN WOODWARD and that Dole, as Senate majority for illegal immigrants, but allow three-fifths majorities to approve and sovereignty. Would pull U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) - They leader, had a large hand in bring them for legal immigrants. Would tax increases. out ofN orth American Free Trade call themselves conservative, as ing into effect. Alexander, create new branch ofarmed forces rRA.DE: Agreement and defy World Trade if to do so is magic. But the label who had a moderate record as to patrol borders. Alex.ander: Supports freer trade; Organization rulings unfavorable masks stark differences on immi Tennessee governor, stands alone Buchanan - Pushing· five-year courted foreign investment as gov to U.S. interests, impose special gration, trade, abortion and more against further curbs on legal im moratorium designed to reduce an ernor. tariff on imports from Japan, among the top Republican presi migration, against federal abor nual legal immigration to 233,000 Buchanan: Says free trade agree China and low-wage third world dential candidates. As they tion restrictions, and for a few of from 880,000. Would deny auto ments are undermining U.S. jobs countries. wade out into the crush of prima the environmental programs out matic U.S. citizenship to babies ries through March, Pat Buchanan, of favor in the GOP. born in U.S. to illegal immigrants Bob Dole and Lamar Alexander Dole has a public service record and build security fence along 70 Dole: 'I got the message' so long, varied and nuanced he miles ofU.S.-Mexico border. will be preaching some similar By TOM RAUM ideas: a broken federal bureau can draw on aspects useful to him Dole - Favors "modest, tempo FARGO, North Dakota (AP)· cracy, the transfer of powers to - while leaving himself open to rary" reduction in legal immigra Sen. Bob Dole looked at the math states and lower taxes. attacks on issue after issue. tion. Pushing official English leg of his narrow New Hampshire Rare is the campaigning Re Trade-hungry Texas may meet islation. Favors cutting offbenefits loss to Pat Buchanan on Wednes publican these days who does not the Dole who favors open com to illegal immigrants but not legal .day and declared, "We get the visit the touchstones ofsocial con merce. ones. message.'' servatism. But what they wish South Carolina, struggling with TAXES: Promising to campaign more would happen with families, Mexican competition, will likely Alexander - Has promised "I aggressively, Dole depicted the schools and morals, and what they hear more about the tools he'd use would not raise taxes as president,'' contest as "a race between main W'l.11.r your would try to do by law,'sets them against countries that don't trade even in a war. Raised Tennessee stream conservatism and ex.trem apart. fair and square. Here are taxes as governor. boh't l~v~ ism." 1 11 Buchanan, the upstart winner positions of the GOP trio on some Buchanan - Has proposed 15 As he moved west into what he in New Hampshire, is uniquely issues dividing them: percent flat tax. hoped would be better political ~ BUD ~~T,, BUD ~T 7'l.t ferocious in attacking the trade IMMIGRATION: Dole- Endorsed constitutional ground, Dole's campaign sought agreements Alexander supports Alexander- Would bar services amendment that would require tu,o Buds for Bob Dole GOffi(l. (1J.rly to persuade Indiana Sen. Dick . I* rric( of Oh(! Lugar to quit the presidential race U/11\ Oh( • . and support him. The U.S. Senate majority '"' leader described his loss to Buchanan as "a little bump in the .\._ JI road." The final count showed Buchanan won the New Hamp shire primary with 28 percent of ~- ''""-, the vote to Dole's 27 percent and Alexander's 23 percent. DoJe. suggested he would change some tactics - if not his ) message. He said he would try to do a better job at connecting with \'-- people and hanunering home his points. "We've got a good message .... It's going to be stronger and stron ger as we go along. You're going to see the real Bob Dole out there from now on,'' he said. One change in approach: Dole will spend more time on the cam ~~~-6. paign trail and make fewer return trips to Washington to attend to '8of.Be~~ Senate business. At a rally in a civic center in Fargo, Dole told several hundred support ers, "I've returned to the heart land of America to fight for the heart and soul of the Republi can party. And that's what this Host of "BUDWEISER SUNDAY STEREO" race is all about." Saying on Power 99 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm the Republican race had boiled down to a contest between him and Buchanan, Dole said the race was "a fight for mainstream conservatism vs. ex.tremism .... It is a fight for hope over fear." Earlier, at a news conference in Manchester, New Hampshire he scoffed at a suggestion by third-place finisher Lamar • Mom's Round Two Alexander that he step down, • Rudolpho's saying the former Tennessee governor's campaign was in desperate financial straits. "He's 1 A broke,'' Dole said. "Placing • Bud's Bar 1'-11. third in three races is not goin_g Pairere #1 TOYOT. to raise you a lot of money." Dole aides are hoping North • I c t• Dakota and South Dakota, • Phillip's 19th Hole whichholdprimariesnextTues- PAC Mtcro orpora ton day, along with Arizona, will San Jose prove more hospitable to Dole * Good for regular Bud or Bud Light cans for first purchase only between 7 pm to close. 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Institute for Defense S~udies: Parliament from 10 European "I agree with a more visible "How can we envision common nations meet in London on Thurs European identity within NA TO defense ... before proper defini day to tackle one of the thorniest ... the Americans certainly will tion of a common foreign policy issues facing the continent: ask themselves what Europeans for Europe?," Europe's future defense. are willing to do for themselves,'' "For many of my colleagues The l O countries - all NATO he said. and myself, it would be prefer members - belong to the Wes tern At its last session in Decem able to tackle the whole WEU European Union, a military alli ber, the WEU's assembly could NA TO relationship prior to try ance which has always been in not decide on which of three main ing to equip the European Union NATO's shadow. options for European defense to with any sort of common de The two-day special session of support - merging the WEU into fense,'' he said in the speech, the union's assembly is being the EU immediately, maintain which was read by the WEU's held to ensure that its views on ing WEU as a separate organiza deputy secretary-general, Capt. defense and security are consid tion and strengthening it, or es Colin Cameron. ered by the 15-nation European tablishing bridges between the "Overall, we are in favor of Union when it meets in late WEU and EU with the ultimate maintaining an autonomous March to decide on the next aim of a merger. WEUfortheforeseeablefuture,'' moves for closer integration. According to WEU parliamen Smith said. At the heart of the debate is the tary sources, many assembly DuringtheJanuary 1994NATO future of the WEU, its relations members believe the failure to summit, President Clinton sup with NATO and with the Euro agree was proof that there is pres ported the WEU as the European pean Union. ently no real European defense pillarofNA TO. But WEU sources The issue of closer defense co policy and that European institu said that NATO, especially operation in Europe has divided tions are not yet mature enough France, has dragged its feet over EU members. Britain wants to take such a step toward inte arrangements to make NATO as NATO, with its strong leader gration. sets available to the WEU for ship from the United States, to Since European countries can operations in Europe. remain the pillar of European not agree on a common policy, "We need much more transpar defense while Germany and "the general feeling of the as ency between the two organiza France support closer political sembly is that NATO today still tions than has been possible hith and military ties among EU mem remains probably the only effi erto," Smith said. bers. cient instrument to ensuring Eu The 10 WEU members are German Defense Minister ropean security and European France, Germany, Britain, Neth Volker Ruhe said in London defense policy,'' the so~ces said. erlands, Luxembourg, Italy, The three Cologne women dressed as clowns dance at the old market of Cologne during the opening of the traditional street Wednesday that stronger ties be Sir Dudley Smith, a British Spain, Belgium, Portugal and carnival. 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Hf spectacular view of Saipan's gorgeous sun by Joseph Bahillo - 12th Grade T HOURGLASS sets. by Jennifer Sablan - 91/J grade + Convenient to Government, commercial eople often say that there is nothing for students to do on our island and tourist facilities. and that it is very boring. But does that argument hold water? Looking through the hourglass, • Full emergency 24 hour water & power. P Actually', when you really think about it, our little island has plenty of I've always kept in mind, • Attentive tenant facilities include paved activities to offer. They just haven't really been taken advantage of. You may that love is being patient, parking, single entrance and exit with night be wondering what in the world I am talking about. If that is the case, then so I watch the sands of time. time security guard, swimming pool. children's l hope that this article sheds some light on the subject. playground with spacious area for parties or Otten there is a scenario of a teen-age student sitting somewhere, But as I've watched the hourglass BBQ and laundry area. doing absolutely nothing just because there is nothing to do and no place to My heart was ripped to shreds. • Complete kitchen with refrigerator. • Sheltered hillside location provides natural go. Well, if one looks carefully at what is on island, he or she will see that When you said that love was true, typhoon protection. there is in fact a place to go and something to do. a second thought crossed your head. Take, for example, the Joeten Kiyu Public Library. The Library offers • Good maintenance service. a lot to the busy student who is in need of material for projects in school or With the sands that fall one by one For inquires, please call 322-3797 /98 just for some leisure reading. I go to the Library every day after school, and I hope my heart will heal ask for Nestor. I have observed that not that many people go there. It seems as though it is And in your mind, your dreams, your thoughts Vietnamese youth continued partying late into the disco night at Ho Chi Minh City's Catwalk Club, as the being overlooked. If the Public Library doesn't suit the student, there is al government's campaign against social evils gains momentum across the country. The club's management ways the College Library available to him or her. I hope you love me still. shut the danceba/1 down three hours earlier than usual this night and kept lights on over darkened areas of the bar in anticipation of a inspection visit from local police AP Other examples of things available to the youth on Saipan are the scholarship programs available to those hard working students at the North Like the hourglass ern Marianas College. The College provides many scholarship programs to feelings tend to change students on island. All a student has to do is apply. Crystal unites the falling sand S. Korea seeks to bolster PSS also offers scholarships and programs for excellent students My heart is now rearranged as well. The schools also offer many opportunities for students to partici European ties at summit pate in, such as various school clubs and organizations. The general public I turn away from the glass By JU-YEON KIM summit would take pl11ce during within the next 10 years. is also always willing to help out students wh_o seem to be bored by giving pretending I don't care SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - the conference, as the result of a In return, Europe is believed to support for schools. I stop to look within my heart Economic issues will be at the top recent uproar over islets claimed be looking for a greater role, pos sibly as an executive member of So I would like to say that there is no need for a student or any youth But still I find you there. of South Korea's agenda at the by both countries, Ban said. in the CNMI to be bored, or to feel as if there is nothing to do on our island. upcoming summit of heads of 25 "At this point, no decision has the consortium. There are in fact many opportunities out there. All a person has to do is Asian and European nations, been made. We await Japan's at South Korea welcomes look them up. I look back at the hourglass Deputy Foreign Minister Ban titude," he said. Europe's participation, as long as '------_____] And I found a rule. Kee-moon said Thursday. The islets, known as Tok-do in Seoul, Tokyo and Washington remain the central players in the I know now that love is a game South Korea will also push at Korea and Takeshima in Japan, theMarch 1-2surrunitinBangkok are about equidistant from both organization, Ban said. South And everyone plays the fool. for greater participation by Eu countries.Japan's recent claim to Korea is to pay most of the cost of ·.··M,r!~~·-••.••_rt1gtt.·••••.·•~E~·o·~1·····•-·· rope in an anti-nuclear organiza the islets, currently under South the two new North Korean reac Looking through the hourglass tion headed by Seoul, Washing Korean control, has resulted in tors, which would not produce ton and Tokyo, Ban said. numerous protest rallies by angry weapons-grade plutonium. Japan The following was jointly written by Paul Fua, Christie Sablan, and Only I will see, 1990 BUICK LESABRE ABC-475 9995 Europe is considering contrib South Koreans. has said that it would also make a U95·239 Kalihie Yalap. the beautiful sparkle in your eyes, U95-164 1989 OLDS CIERA AAW·960 6995 uting $20 million a year to the Europe's financial contribution major contribution. U95-242 1988 FIERO AAW-694 4495 that returned my glare to me. Korea Energy Development Or to the energy organization would South Korean President Kim Murals Appear on Classroom Walls ganization in exchange for a role go toward the purchase ofreplace Young-sam departs Saturday for U96-079 1991 CRESS/DA ABA-441 2,495 in its decision making, he said. ment fuel until new, safer reac India and Singapore before arriv U95·014 1990 CRESS/DA AAS-713 5595 Managaha U95-207 1990 CRESSIDA AAX-722 4995 Last July Mr. Corigliano, a new U.S. History teacher at MHS, gave his The organization is responsible tors are built in North Korea. They ing in Bangkok. He returns to by John San Nicolas - 9th Grade are expected to be completed Seoul on March 4. for providing replacement energy C95-013 1992 TERCEL AAZ-003 4995 students a chance to show their talents by painting on the walls of My most poetic experience is the island called Managaha. to North Korea under a 1994 deal classroom 1OBJ. Four classes participated ii1 the project. After a lot of This place is beautiful and small. that froze the communist U96-020 1991 COROLLA COUPE ABM-361 5595 country's nuclearprogram. which U95-241 1989 COROLLA AAP-502 4995 hard work, the students finished their projects - some of them just before It is where people can come and enjoy the peaceful sound had been.suspected of being used REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL the end of their second quarter. of the ocean waves. Managaha has a scent of excitement when U96-017 1990 CAMRY V-6 AAO-no 8995 to make weapons. U95-230 1990 CAMRY AAU-219 5495 you sit on top of the soft blanket of sand. The dark blue Pacific Besides economic cooperation, U95-251 1991 CAMRY AAX-681 8995 ocean that surrounds the island of Managaha contains the most the Asia-Europe summit will also PSS RFP96-003 The four classes were split into two separate groups. While 'the artists touch on security issues, nuclear C95-009 1990 :-1\AZD1\ 929 AAP-960 5S95 beautiful categories of tropical fish. The trees on the island are rich The CNMI Public School is soliciting competitive sealed proposal nonproliferation, the strengthen U95-130 I 1990 iviAZDA 626 AAR-878 2'085 met to consider artistic challenges, the other group was unleashed upon for the lease of an office space on the island of Tinian. A detailed with green leaves and rust colored trunks. ing of the United Nations, politi the MHS library to look for historic information. Those academic students list of facility requirements is available at the P S S Procurement U95-193 1990 SENTRA AAR-164 3495 cal cooperation, and more, Ban would periodically return to the classroom to check on the progress of & Supply Office located at the JTV Building Room #2 at As Lito U96-014 1990 NISSAN 240 SX AAL-894 7995 said. Road, Saipan, and at the Public School System Administrative Ser the murals. The summit, expected to take vices Office at San Jose Village, Tinian. U95-238 1993 HONDA ACCORD AAZ·565 11,995 s~ place once every two years, will All proposals must be sealed in an envelope clearly facemarked [~;Q~~ by Noriko Grandinetti - 9th Grade serve as the "missing link" in RFP96-003 and submitted to the P S S Procurement and Supply Each class received its own wall on which to present its own historical R95-014 1994 4X2 X-CAB V6 ABA-320 13,995 A poetic experience in my life that I do almost everyday is fostering economic, social, and Office c/o Louise Concepcion, JTV Building Room #2,As Lito Road, U95-219 1990 4X2 X-CAB AAL-420 5495 vision. When all four walls were finished, there were pictures of the Statue political cooperation with Europe, Saipan. The dateline for submission of proposals is at 3:00 p.m. U95-244 1990 4X4 X-CAB AAP-616 7995 swimming.__ March 04, 1996. Anon refundable fee in the amount of twenty five AAZ-159 he said. i U95-246 1990 4X2 X-CAB SR5 7995 of Liberty, the American flag in the skyline of a big city, Abraham Lincoln, My, arn~s ~eing lifted out of the water.... My feet moving But it was still unclear whether U.S. Dollars must accompany the proposal. The twenty-five dol- U96-018 1991 4X4 X-CAB SAS AAZ-306 8495 U95-143 1990 4X4 X-CAB AAW-494 7995 John F. Kennedy, and a bald eagle. because Im k1ck1ng .... My breathing every other stroke ... The cold a planned South Korea-Japan lars maybe a certified check, cashier's check, or other forms ac ceptable by the Public School System and made payable to Trea U95-208 1991 4X4 X-CAB ABD-182 7995 wat.er brushing ~gainst my face and body.... The voice of my coach surer, Public School System, Commonwealth of the Northern U95-240 1991 4X4 X-CAB AAS-287 8495 M U95-191 1991 MAZDA 4X4 ABD-464 6995 Meanwhile Mr. Pritchard, an Agriculture Instructor, also had his classroom yelhng .... The noise of the water swishing up against the walls .... The ISGNATED Mariana Islands. The CNMI Public School System reserves the DRMR- right to amend, reject, or award any or all proposals if its to the U96-010 1990 MITSUBISHI GALANT TAXl-480 6995 decorated. Ian Romolor, a sophomore student, needed to make up some laughter and voices of my teammates .... best interest of the Public School System. class wo·rk. so Ian created a mural depicting traditional life on Saipp.n. Swimming makes me feel really good. I get in the cold water Inquiries to this proposal maybe directed to Mr. Henry Hofschneider U96-013 1991 LANDCRUISER AAZ·043 18,995 halfway naked, and I swim my heart out trying to make the time my or Mrs. Carmen Farrel of the PSS TinianAdmiaistrative Services U95-176 1992 LANDCRUISER ABF-402 21,995 Over the course of two months, he worked almost daily to finish the coach gives me. After swim class and after all the hard work, 1feel Office during regular working hou,rs at telephone numbers 433- U95-169 1990 4-RUNNER AA0-028 8495 project. The-mural takes up an entire wall in the agriculture classroom. good and clean. 9277 or 433-0570. U95-165 1991 PREVIA ABA-392 8995 U95-183 1991 PREVIA AAR-715 9495 Both Mr. Pritchard and Ian are happy with the results. All this put ~ogether comes out to one big word: SWIMMING. /s/ William S. Torres /s/ Louise Concepcion Commissioner of Education Procurement & Supply Officer U95-195 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO AA0-769 5995 Sponsored by the Governor's Office of Youth Affairs U95·212 1991 ISUZU TROOPER ABE-542 5995 ' . U95-248 1968 PATHFINDER AAH-572 7995 • • • o o o • , • , • • l f O a ~ & I t. 1. " I S. Korea eyes Russian FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-27 air defense missiles By PAUL SHIN they would need more informa Kohl visits Nazi victims' graves SEOUL, South Korea (AP) · tion before making their final de By MAXIM KORZHOV South Korea, irritated by past U.S. cision. know him as an absolutely reli also said he will run. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia Yeltsin and Kohl, who are said arms deals, is considering buying The Russian S-300s is a low able partner," Kohl said. Kohl said he has "confidence in (AP) - German Chancellor to be close friends, also discussed less-expensive Russian missiles altitude missile, targeted at air At home, Kohl has been criti the process of reforms" under Helmut Kohl laid flowers the economy, Russia's war in for a new air defense system to be planes and low-flying missiles cized by some opponents for not Yeltsin, whom he described as Wednesday at a monument to Chechnya and NATO's expan built by the end of the century, such as North Korea's Scuds. meeting with Russian opposition the "best" president for Russia. the hundreds of thousands of sion plans, among other issues. military sources said Wednesday. South Korea is pushing a long leaders. "I am an old-fashioned person Russians who died in the Na Before leaving Moscow, Kohl The move was seen as part of . term, multi-billion dollar air de Communist Party leader who does not forget... even though zis' World War II siege of laid a wreath at the Lyublinocem Seoul's efforts to diversify its arms fense system against possible Gennady Z yuganov leads in many the wind may blow in another Leningrad. "It's a etery, where several hundred Ger sources away from the United North Korean missile attacks. polls for the June election. Re direction nowadays," Kohl told convincing lesson in the bar man soldiers from World War II States, which has virtually mo U.S. arms suppliers are hoping former Grigory Yavlinsky has reporters in Moscow Tuesday. barism of this age,'' he wrote are buried. nopolized the rapidly growing the Patriot is chosen for the sys- in the visitors' book at the South Korean market. tem. . Piskaryovskoye Cemetery, the Expressing interest in a Rus But privately, South Korean site of mass graves for vic sian proposal to sell its latest S- officials express irritation at what tims of the 900-day Nazi siege. 300s ground-to-air defense mis they see as high-handedness and · "Peace begins with obliga siles to South Korea, Defense high prices charged by U.S. sup tory and absolute respect for Ministry sources said the U.S. pliers. the dignity of the individual.'' version of the system, the Patriot, The Patriot is the United States' is "too expensive." only means of shooting down bal Officially, 470,000 people Helmut Koh/ "The price of Russian missiles listic missiles in flight, and about who died during the siege, is less than two-thirds of the Pa 200 Patriot missiles are currently mostly of hunger and disease, cemetery praised Kohl, one triot, which costs about $700,000 deployed at and around U.S. mili are buried in Piskaryovskoye' s 75-year-old veteran who per missile," one official said, tary bases in South Korea. mass graves. But some histo fought as a sniper in the battle speaking on condition of anonym The Patriot in South Korea, rians say the real number is for Leningrad was bitter. ity. called the Pac-2, is similar to the closer to 800,000. "Hitler couldn't defeat us, but South Korean officials said they type that was used in intercepting It was a bitterly cold morn today Germans have bought us believe the Russian missiles, with Iraqi Scud rockets in Saudi Arabia ing Wednesday with tempera lock, stock and barrel without any a range of up to 150 kilometers and Israel during the 1991 Gulf tures hovering around minus guns," said Sergei Kudryavtsev. (93 miles), are comparable to Pa War. Many experts say that the 20 Celsius (minus 4 Fahren He said former Soviet Presi triots in efficiency. But they said Patriot's performance in that war heit). Kohl, accompanied by dent Mikhail Gorbachev and Rus was not adequate. his wife, Hannelore, laid a sian President Boris Yeltsin "have It is unclear whether a U.S. de: wreath at the cemetery's huge betrayed and sold out our great ...... p ... ··:·.:· ... ·. -.. cision last week to equip the stone Monument to the Mother power. Kohl is friendly with 37,000 U.S. troops in South Ko land. A military band played the Yeltsin because it's profitable." totallf 'recot1ditioned·vehicles:··· rea with new battlefield anti-mis German and Russian national an Since the reunification of Ger sile missiles has anything to do thems. many and the 1991 Soviet col 1991 Subaru Justy $5,495 1989 Mazda 323 $3,495 with Seoul's move to buy Rus Kohl was the first German chan lapse, Germany has poured aid, sian missiles. cellor to visit the cemetery. investment and loans into Russia Automatic, air conditioning, AM/FM cass. m;s, Four-door, automatic, AM/FM cass. srnm Defense Secretary William "Kohl's visit here is very in hopes ofencouraging economic Perry said last Friday the United important,'' said Valeria reforms and political stability. 1989 Toyota Corolla $6,995 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera $3,995 States will build 40 sophisticated Amelina, a pediatrician whose Kohl arrived in St. Petersburg, Four-door, automatic, cass. ,110~,.1 1P111" Stuart Skelton battlefield missiles that could be grandparents are buried at formerly called Leningrad, on AC, AM/FM Four-door, automatic, air conditioning, used to defend troops and cities in Piskaryovskoye. "He is pay Tuesday after meeting in Mos South Korea from possible North ing tribute to the memory of cow with Yeltsin and other top 1992 Nissan Sentra $7,995 Korean attacks. the innocent victims of the Russian officials. Two-door, automatic, AC, AM/FM cass. m,,,.1 PACI;;~(~ U.S. officials said the 40 The war. Hitler and Stalin are re Before leaving the Russian capi !;,~~~!t:~,,!~;:,~~ ater High-Altitude Area Defense sponsible for their deaths." tal, Kohl expressed support for ISLANDS missiles would be deployed in While many Russians at the Yeltsin's re-election bid. "We 1992 Hyundai Excel $8,295 Korea by Lockheed Martin be Four-door, AC, automatic, AM!FM cass. mm CLUB ginning in 1997. They said the decision was in · Happy 1st Birthday John Haley-Relyea IS HOSTING Nicole Foland accordance with a request by Gen. 1989 Toyota Camry $8,995 Bass-baritone A WONDERFUL EVENING OF MUSIC Soprano Gary Luck, commander of U.S. Erick Russe\\ Four-cloor. automatic, AC, AM/FM cass. i1'00'lu BY forces in South Korea, who be lieves that North Korea's missile Lk:op FP.~J.~ 99~osa 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage $6,595 threat to the South is growing. from Ninong & Ninang Two-door sedan, 5-speed, AM/FM cass. rnoas ' llii'JJID..TilqrG 11l~'T'1ElI{'VAII.. Russian weaponry, including tanks and mobile ground-to-air 605 of the Urban Mass 1992 Subaru Legacy $8,995 ALSO, SPECIAL COCKTAIL & DINNER RATES Zheng Cao WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS Bryndon Hassman missiles, as partofamove to wipe Transportation Regulations and Station wagon, 5-speed, AC, AM/FM cuss. m:, out a $1.47 billion debt Russia Mezzo-soprano Magellan Dining Room: $2 2. 50 Adults I $11. 00 children Piano owes to Seoul. the PSS certifies, in accordance Bwry Bar and Grill: 20% offFood and Drinks In a deal linked to the establish 1991 Mazda Miata $10,995 1995 Isuzu pickup 4x4 $17,995 ment of diplomatic relations, with Section 605.17, that there are Soft Top, automatie, AC, AM/FM cass. s1111,,, 5-spccd, air conditioning, AM/FM cass. mu;; ALL TICKET AND AUCTION PROCEEDS TO BE~EFI_J South Korea agreed in 1990 to lend $3 billion in cash and goods no private school bus operators to Russia's predecessor, the So 1991 Daihatsu Rocky $8,995 1991 Toyota Pickup $9,495 (CIBJ(C W(D)IL 1UN1rIEIE1fl~ A~~(D)(C[A iil(D)N viet Union. operating in the CNMI. The Public Hard top, air conditiol1ing::i1.M1FM cass. s1u,o.1 Xtra-cah, 5-spced, AC, AM/FM cass. s,• .,1 Only $1.47 billion was turned Please support the Commonwealth Health Center Volunteers Association over before the Soviet Union col School System will utilize funds lapsed in 1991. Moscow failed lo 1990 Mazda B2600 4x4 $10,395 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser $22,995 so, wear your best attire and come and enjoy a fabulous evening of entertairunent make interest payments in 1992 provided through part 605 to 5-speerl, AC, camper shell, AM/FM cass.0HU1,2 V6, 4x4, AT, pwr package, AC, AM/FM cass. sM11JA AND at the same time be helping a great_ cause! and Seoul halted disbursements. support transportation projects to Cost: $25.00 /person-Tickets available at: CHC Volunteers Gift Shop, Telephone No.: 234-8950 ext. 2908 PIC, Telephone No.: 234-7976 Ext. 5130 DO YOU UVE S200 the students attending our system or Susan Schwarz, Telephone No.: 234-6891 TO THROW AWAY? WHETHER YOU ARE WALKING, of schools. FOR A HEALTIIlER COMMUNTIY, PLEASE SUPPORT COMMONWEALTII HEALTII CENTER VOLUNfEERS ASSOCIATION DRIVING, SAILING, OR FL YING. LITIERING IS ILLEGAL IN THE CNMI, Approved By: William S. Torres Commissioner of Education , .., ...... -. j ~ t 1, ~' ,f 1,L.....,..::.;..:...... :.:.:...... ,...... - ...... ___,.;,.;.....,.....,.,..,.,.,.,._.,...,...,...... ~.'··'i:,,,,'. ··~ .t..·..;._-,•.,.-.. ',• ·' • -f,·_'.U- .'., 28-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-29 COMMERCIAL Recycling firm places Black kids at 'whites-only' school By DONNA BRYSON lieved its whites-only admission the most heavily populated section of as it did educating blacks, with marched peacefully Wednesday SPACE FOR RENT earthworms in harness POTGIETERSRUS,SouthMrica policy should remain intact until the Potgietersrus (POTE-gi-ters-ruhs), white schools offering superior to demand that their children be (AP) - Seven-year-old Karabo case is finally settled. 180 miles (290 kilometers) north facilities, teachingandcunicuhuns. By JOHN BARBOUR States for $7. days for those worms to be allowed to attend the local high 2ND FLOOR CANTON BUILDING Kekana shook his head "no" when SAN DIEGO, California (AP) Canyon Recycling, which was come mature enough to start But a delegation of provincial gov of Johannesburg. Local elections President Nelson Mandela' s gov school. In these tawny hills high above started in January 1994, now laying cocoons. asked if he wanted to be one of the ernment officials, black parents and last year joined the fonnerly white ernment has said the Potgietersrus The march in the town 300 miles CONTACT TEL. 234-7236 {CAROL) fim black children to join whites city traffic, the road comes to a handles 100 to 125 tons of green "So if things are really go 700 joumalistspulledupanyway Wednes town and its neighboring black case could set a national prece (480 kilometers) southwest of 10:00AM · 2:00PM dusty end, marked by hexagonal waste a day. ing right, between the time an at Potgietersrus primary school. His day, guarded by about 20 policemen township as one municipality. dent for ending racial discrimina Johannesburg followed rioting the caution signs that say, "Worm "The worm that we use is earthworm is born to the time mother had other ideas. at the front gate. Under apartheid, the govern tion in schools. In day before by black students who Crossing." Eiseniafoetida, which is the Mid it can hatch more earthworms She woke him up from his after Only Karabo and one other child, ment spent up to five times as Trompsburg,anotherconservative, tried to occupy the mostly white The worms don't really cross western redworm or the red wig is about 60 days." noon nap Wednesday to register him 8-year-0ldMoshabiLedwaba,joined much per student educating whites white town, hundreds of blacks school. the road. Why would they want gler," Beerman says. "They're a The laboratory experts say after a judge upheld last week's land the adults filling out registration to? very active worm, very prolific, if everything is perfect you mark ruling that the school's whites forms at a table in the school. Probably no worms on the have a great appetite and live up can double your earthworm only policy • a holdover from apart A group of white adults and planet have such an easy life as to IO years, which is quite amaz weight every 60 days. But for heid - was unconstitutional. children stood sullen! y across the INVITATION TO BID n m1. r:1+' "I want my child to get a quality courtyard, refusing to talk to re [~J t·ll r: 12J the 75 million earthworms that ing."· the men who have their hands DPW96-ITB-008 reside here at Canyon Recycling, The more you feed them, the in the windrows like Beerman, education, just like whites," said porters. One of the white onlook which produces a material to im faster they grow. there is a certain conserva Meiki Kekana ers videotaped the scene with a The Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for the Construction of Dandan prove the soil of gardens and Canyon's 75 million worms are tism. She and other parents defied the small camera. MSVII Baseball Field, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Bids in duplicate AA Mobil lawns, like fertilizer. Actu out in the 20 windrows, each 20 He figures that the doubling cold stares of whites who gathered to The last time black students Bldg. watch them register 16 children, who wil be accepted in the Office of the Director, Division for Procurement & Supply at Lower Lollipops Gas Station ally, the worms do the producing. feet (6 meters) wide and 250 feet occurs every 120 days. tried to enter the school, at the aretobeginclassesThursday. 'Tm beginning of the tenn last month, Bas~, Saipan until 2:00 p.m. local time, March 8, 1996 at which time and place the bids will Garapan, Beach Road The worms are fed the leftovers (76 meters) long, that constitute Canyon Recycling has a of horticulture, the leaves and thefann. There is a pound (0.45 vermiculture operation here not afraid,'' Kekana said angry whites ran them off. Karabo publicly be opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the above time will not be ac grass and chewed-up branches and kilogram) of worms for each for replacement worms and a Not that she doesn't know what is saw videotape of that confronta cepted under any circumstances. other green waste that would oth cubic foot (0.03 cubic meter) reproductive facility in Yelm, in store forthechildren on the first day tion on the evening news, and ever erwise clog landfills and create of windrow. Washington, where the sole of classes. Police plan to guard the since he has been asking his mother A bond of 15% of the total bid price must accompany the bid. This security may be Certified odors. Since wriggly worms are aim is worm production to studentsanddozell,?ofjoumalistsare for a gun to protect himself from Check, Cashier's Check, Bid Bond or other form acceptable to the Government, made pay With the help from the microbes tough to count, worm growers· supply future operations. in place to record the students' anival. bullying whites. able to the Treasurer, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with a notation on the that inhabit their digestive tract, deal in worm weight, mea "Up there," Beerman says, The school drew international at "He told me he was afraid ofthose face of the check "Credit Account No. 1471 ". theworrnsdefecatewhatarecalled sured by the pound. When "'we'll have from 25,000 tention last month, whenablackfarn khaki-clad white men," Kekanasaid, worm castings. This worm ma pressed, Beerman says, (I 1,340 kilograms) to 100,000 ily insisted on sending its children to referring to the military-style uni The bidder is required to submit with his proposal a copy of his business permit in compli nure makes excellent soil or soil "You '11 get about 1,000 worms pounds (45,360 kilograms) of the school and the school replied that forms favored by some militant ance with the Contractors Registration and licensing Laws of the Commonwealth of the additives, holding moisture bet per pound (0.45 kilogram).'' worms depending on the time blacks were not welcome. It was the groups. Ngoako Rarnatlhodi, Northern Mariana Islands. ter, making nutrients readily avail Each worm is morphaditic or of year and how many we've most blatant challenge yet to post premier of the Northern Province, apartheid equal rights laws promul said police would patrol the school INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL able for plants. hermaphraditic, which means harvested. We just delivered Plans and Specifications of the project are available for the Technical Services Division, The science is not new. it carries both male and fe 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilo gated two years ago. around the clock for the foreseeable The Marianas Visitors Bureau is soliciting sealed proposals from all inter Vermiconversion, or using male sex organs. This makes grams) from Yelm to The parents oppose mixing races future to prevent trouble. Education Department of Public Works, Saipan, on or after February 28, 1996. A non-refundable pay ested companies, licensed to do business in the CNMI, to assist in the pro earthworms to convert waste reproduction convenient. Temicula, California, where and fear allowing blacks will erode officials also planned to have inspec ment of $50.00 is required for each set; payment to be made at the CNMI Treasurer. The Pre duction, design, photography, and printing of required collaterar brochures into soil additives, has been "This is perfect because we' re starting another the culture of Afrikaners, the Dutch tors monitor classrooms mensure the bid Conference for this Project is to be held at 1:00 p.m. local time, March 4, 1996, in the and materials for use by the Marianas Visitors Bureau. done on a relatively small every worm they meet is a vermiculture operation. descended white settlers of Sou!h new black students receive fair treat Department of Public Works Conference Room. For specifications please call (670) 234-8325, Fax(670) 234-3596, or write scale for some time. potential mate,'' Beerman "We can't make enough Africa. Govenunent officials ment to: "But nobody's done it on a says. "They can't miss. They earthworm castings to meet joined black parents in a court chal Kekana, a pre-school teacher, said Attention is called to the Labor Standards Provision for wage rate determination of the CNMI Marianas Visitors Bureau large commercial scale," says really just sit around and have our demand here," he says. lenge to the admissions policy and her eldest daughter's college tuition Classification and Salary Structure Plan, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries Attn: Marketing Division John Beerman, the general sex and eat." "We put a price of $10 a won a judicial order last week for the leftherunabletoafford to send Karabo and wages as set forth in the Specifications must be paid on this project. P.O. Box861 manager of the operation. An adult earthworm will lay pound (0.45 a kilogram) on black children to be enrolled. An to a private school, which costs about Saipan, MP 96950 The soil additive is marketed one or two cocoons a week these earthworms. Most of the appeal by school officials was re $75 a month. Tuition at state-subsi in the fonn of mulch or compost and out of those cocoons can jected Wednesday. dized Potgietersrus Primary would All bid documents received shall be the sole property of the Government of the Northern time sellers would want more Marianas Islands with the exception of bid bonds, certified checks and cashier's checks In addition, specifications may be obtained from the Marianas Visitors Bu or vermicompost, either in bulk come one to IO earthworms. It than that. They would want The governing body of the school be a nominal $13.50 a year. an which will be returned to the bidders in accordance with the specifications section titled reau main office located on the 2nd floor (Room #21) of the Joeten Dan Dan or in bags. A 55-pound (25-kilo may take IO days for that co $15 to $25 a pound (0.45 kilo said in a statement it would try to take Her other option was over the case to the Constitutional Court, crowded, underequipped school in a "Instructions to Bidders" Paragraph 5, Bid Guarantee. Commercial Center. gram) package sells in the United coon to hatch and another 30 gram)." fonner black township that now was Proposals must be submitted and received at the Marianas Visitors Bureau the nation's highest, and that it be- no later than 5:00 P.M., March 8, 1996. CPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Marianas Visitors Bureau (MVB) reserves the right to reject any and all NOTICE OF MEETING Bonvoyage ~ proposals if such rejection is in the best interest ol the MVB. Pursuant to section 11 of Public Law 8-41, The Open Government Act of 1992, the PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Directors of the Commonwealth Ports Authority hereby serves notice that it Pursuant to the provisions of 2 CMC 4141 et sec, the PUBLIC PURPOSE LAND EXCHANGE OF 1987, notice is /S/ANJCIA Q. TOMOKANE Ratty, Chinatsu~ Rac~~I, ~ will hold its regular Board Meeting on Friday, February 23, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at the hereby given of the Division of Public Lands, under the Department of Lands and Natural Resources intention to enter MANAGING DIRECTOR Christine Rei, Balingit into an exchange agreement involving the parcels of land described below. Concerned persons may request a hear· CPA SEAPORT OFFICE Conference Room, Charlie Dock, Puerto Rico, Saipan. ing on any proposed exchange by contacting the Division of Public Lands on or by February 28, 1996. If so requested, The following items are on the agenda for the above-referenced meeting: hearings on the transactions listed below will be scheduled on March 01, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Division of Public Lands. I. PRELIMINARY MATIERS PUBLIC PURPOSE -Roadways Acquisition 1. Call to Order HOUSE FOR RENT PRIVATE LAND -Saipan Tract/Lot No. 017 E 05, containing an area of 1,173, square meters. _.,._._ VISITORS BIJIIEAIJ PUBLIC LAND -Saipan Tract/Lot No. 045 A06, containing an area of 1,189 square meters. .a 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of Agenda ARONGORONGOLTOWLAP INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL 4. Adoption of Minutes The~- Marianas Visitors Bureau is soliciting sealed. proposals from all inter- Reel ayleewal me bwangil 2 CMC 4141 et sec, PUBLIC PURPOSE LAND EXCHANGE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF IL CORRESPONDENCE 1987, nge Division of Public Lands e arongaar towlap, igha e mangiiy ebwe lliiwelo faluw iye e toolong faluw kka faal. ested companies licensed to do business in the CNMI, to conduct quarterly III. COMMITIEES REPORT Aramasye e tipali nge emmwel ebwe tingor ebwe yoor hearing reel inaamwo lliiwelil faluw fa. Aramas ye e tipali nge tourist exit surveys of visitors to Saipan from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong emmwel ye re tipali reel kkapsal faluw, nge rebwe aghuleey ngali Division of Public Lands, under the Department of Kong, The United States, and other countries. The primary objective of this 1. Finance Committee Lands and Natural Resources wool me ngare mmwal February 28, 1996. Ngare eyoor tingor bwe ebwe yoor hearing, project is to obtain visitor profiles and travel behavior information. a. Adoption of Financial Statements One (1) three bedroom and One (1) two bed nge rebwe ayoora reel tali faluw kka faal, nge rebwe tooto wool March 01, 1996, otol ye 9:00 a.m. mellol Division of For specifications please call (670) 234-8325, Fax (670) 234-3596, or write Public Lands Conference Room. 2. Other Committees report room unit partly furnished located in Puerto AMMWELEER TOWLAP- Roadways Acquisition to: IV. EXECUTIVE REPORT FALUWAL ARAMAS- Saipan Tract/Lot Numurol 017 E 05, outol bwuley yeel nge 1,173 square Marianas Visitors Bureau Rico is available for rent. Rent are $850.00 meters iwe e amatala. V. OLD BUSINESS Attn: Marketing Division t -~ and $700.00 respectively. One month secu FALAWEER TOWLAP- Saipan Tract/Lot Numurol 045 A06 outol bwuley yeel nge 1,189 square meters. 1. Amendment to Existing Drug Policy P.O. Box 861 rity deposit is a requirement. The building Saipan, MP 96950 VI. NEW BUSINESS i' NUTISIAN PUPBLIKU 1. 1996 Airportlympics - CPA vs. GAA on Guam have POWER, 24 hrs. WATER with a 1000 Sigon gi probension siha gi 2 CMC 4141 et sec i PUBLIC PURPOSE LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1987, sino i tulaikan In addition, specifications may be obtained from the Marianas Visitors Bu- · VII. PUBLIC COMMENT (S) gallon reserve tank with pump. Telephone tano para propositon pupbliko na akton 1987, nutisia manana i ginen este put i intension-na i Division of Public Lands, reau main office located on the 2nd Floor (Room #21) of the Joeten Dan VIII. ( Executive Session) LEGAL COUNSEL'S REPORT under the Department of Lands and Natural Resources humalom gi kontratan atulaikan tano ni ha afefekta i pedason Dan Commercial Center. an TV cable are in place. The two bedroom tano siha ni manmadeskribi gi sampapa. Man interesante siha na petsona sina manmamaisen inekungok put maseha Proposars must be submitted and received at the Marianas Visitors Bureau XI. ADJOURNMENT is available for rent immediately. The three manu/hafa na priniponi put tulaikan tano. A'agang i Division of Public Lands antes pat osino gi February 28, 1996. no later than 5:00 P.M. March 29, 1996. All interested persons are welcome to attend and to submit written or an oral bedroom will be available after March 1, Yanggen guaha inekungok marikuesta, i inekung:ik siempre para i sigiente siha na transaksion u fan makondukta gi The Marianas Visitors (MVB) reserves the right to reject any and all propos testimony on the above agenda items. March 01, 1996, gi oran alas 9:00 gi egg an gi halon i kuatton konfirensian i Division of Public Lands. als if such rejection is in the best interest of the MVB. 1996. PROPOSITON PUPBLIKU- I' Ma Chule !'Chalan Para l'Pupliku TANO PRIBATE- Sitio Numiro 017 E05, giya Sa.pan, ya ha konsisiste 1,173metro kuadrao na area. Victor B. Hocog For more information, contact Ph. #234-7 497 /S/ANICIA Q. TOMOKANE Chainnan, Board of Directors Date: 2/14/96 between 9:00am to 5:00pm except 12-1 pm MANAGING DIRECTOR ...... ' ...... ' , , l .. .,.., ...... ,_:,. ~ ·.. -...... 1.,.·-·······--·,·, •.._., ... .,.,;: ...... ',,,_.,.,...... ~.-,''.;., .. -... ~ ••••• _ • • • ~ a • , • f c- c, & • • " o. • ~ • • • • • • • • • • • • • , • ·, • • • • • • • • • • ,• ...... -...... ·······~ ...... :·':'-:"':"~...... ·- ... ,...... ,., ..... -,...... , ...... ~~ ...... ; ...... ( 30-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-31 New methods to mend broken bones 3 ex"".gen.erals face By MARY ESCH skin looks like a relief map of the paired with a cast, severe breaks on." In about a year, the transported arrest for m.assacre BALLSTON LAKE, New York Grand Canyon, but the bones have require fixation, Uhl said. That is, In McColl' s case, Hospodar piece has "docked" with the bot By PAUL SHIN They are the first ex-presidents (AP) · On a morning shrouded healed. the bone fragments are held to said, he used a framework of rings tom and new bone has grown and SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - to face legal action for alleged with fog, emergency medical tech Not long ago, such traumatic gether with pins, rods, plates, and clamps encircling the leg. Pins hardened in the space left when Three more former army generals wrongdoing in office. If con nician Merrill McColl hurried to fractures surely would have led to screws, wires and other hardware. were inserted through the frag the upper section was slowly faced arrest Thursday in an ongo victed, they can be sentenced to help a stricken woman. But it was amputation. But advanced tech "Orthopedics has progressed mented bone and attached to the pulled apart. ing government attempt to punish death, although it is unlikely to be McColl who ended up in the hos niques for putting bones back to fairly slowly," Hospodar said. frame. The technique doesn't re Virtually the entire length of those involved in an army massa- imposed. pital. gether are allowing orthopedic "But in the past five years there's quire surgery or a cast. tlw tibia can be regenerated this cre nearly 16 years ago. · In his continuing trial, Roh, The ambulance carrying the surgeons to save limbs that might been an exponential growth in Two bone grafts failed to re way. It works more reliably than The arrest warrants marked the president from 1988-93, has ad volunreer EMT worker never otherwise be lost, as well as get technology.'' p lace a missing section of a bone graft taken from the hip, latest prosecution moves against mitted that he established a $650 reached the woman's house. It ting patients back on their feet At the annual meeting of the McCall's tibia, so Hospodar Hospodar said. However, since cronies offormer Presidents Chun million slush fund during his five collided with a trnck in the pre faster with fewer complications. American Academy of Orthope turned screws on the fixator to the procedure can cost $40,000 to Doo-hwanandRoh Tae-woo, who year term but denied that the dawn gloom. McCall's right ann Dr. Richard Uhl, an orthopedic dic Surgeons in Atlanta this force the upper and lower pieces $60,000 and keep the patient out have been charged with bribery, money was bribes from business and pelvis were· broken. His legs surgeon at Albany Medical Cen month, Uhl and Hospodar will of the bone together. That short of work for many months, he said insurrection and treason. men. 11·.:re shattered - flesh torn c.part, ter, the regional trauma center for present a paper on use of hybrid ened the leg by an inch and a half amputation is sometimes pre A total of 11 ex-army generals, He has refused to be questioned bones splintered. The right tibia. upstate New York and nearby external repairs of complex. frac (3.8 centimeters). fen-ed. including the two former presi by the prosecution as well as his or shinbone, 1,;as in bits below the states, said there is a growing need tures of the tibi.i, the large bone of "One thing that's very exciting Besides allowing otherwise ir dents, have been arrested so far in defense lawyers, in1plying that the knee. for cxtensi vc bone repairs because the lower leg. That's the repair is that we can actually lengthen reparable bones to heal, the pro connection with the massacre in trial is politically motivated. "The first recollection I have is doctors :1re seeing more high-en technique used on McColl's legs. hones, regenerate bones,'' cedure has certain other advan the southern city of Kwangju in In contrast, his predecessor, of the doctor saying I might lose ergy fractures resulting from ma "This was a 3-B open fracture. Hospodar said. It's called a bone tages over casting. The most im 1980. Chun, said through lawyers that both legs," said McColl, a retired jor car wrecks. That's about the worst you can segment transport. portant is that it allows patients By official count, at least 240 he would actively defend himself biology teacher with an engaging Such cases rarely made it to the get," Hospodar said, looking at Say a 3-inc,h (7.6-centimeter) greater mobility. That stimulates people were killed and more than when his trial opens on Monday. smile. Six months later, there still operating room in the past be an X-ray of McColl' s right tibia. piece was broken out of bones to heal more strongly, 1,800 others injured or wounded Chun already has admitted that was talk of amputation. No one cause the victim died of head or 'The soft tissue and muscle were someone's shinbone. Surgeons Hospodar said, and also reduces when the military junta then in he operated a $900 million slush dared hope he wouid ever stand chest injuries, Uhl said. almost completely destroyed." saw through the healthy upper the risk of pneumonia and other power brutally suppressed a pro fund during his 1980-88 term with r1L Lee Shi-chan, 98 a former fighter for national independence during the Japanese colonial rule, and several on those mangled limbs. "Now, with air bags, they're "The old way would have been part of the bone and use wires complications of bed rest. democracy uprising in Kwangju. "donations" from 42 business Yet today, a little more than a surviving. But their legs, their feet, to put tw above and below the cut to secure "A person with a femur (thigh dissidents shout anti-Japanese slogans denouncing Japan's claim to a tiny island, Dok-do, near South Korea, The three facing arrest warrants men. in front of the Japanese Embassy building, in Seoul. AP year after his accident, McColl is or their pelvis are completely de o plates on it,'' Hospoc.la,. said. the bone to an external frame. Tne bone) fracture 20 years ago would Thursday were legislator Park He said some of the money was walking with crutches and taking stroyed,'' said Dr. Paul Hospodar, 'That has an infection rate of 50 patient turns screws on the frame· have been in the hospital eight to Jun-byong, former Defense Min used to bankroll Roh' s 1987 presi some steps without them. His right another Albany Medical Center percent and an amputation rate of daily to move the middle piece of 12 weeks, flat on their back in ister Choi Se-chang and former dential campaign and government leg is nearly 2 inches (S centime trauma surgeon. 50 percent at least. With his in bone downward gradually over a traction, then in a body cast for chief presidential bodyguard candidates in 1989 parliamentary ters) shorter than the left, and the While simple fractures are re- jury, we couldn't even put a plate period of months. another two months," Hospodar Chang Se-dong. elections. said. "We still weren't assured of Prosecutors said the three con Protesting what he called po good results." spired with the two former presi litical persecution, Chun staged a Now, the same patient can dents to stage a coup in 1979 and 26-day hunger strike in prison in have a rod inserted inside the then bloodily cracked down on a December and is now recuperat PUBLIC NOTICE bone and return to work on pro-democracy uprising in ing at a police hospital in Seoul. crutches within a week, or Kwangju several months later. Doctors said he is still frail and perhaps even a day, he said. The New (02/12/96) Ifconvicted, they face up to life cannot sit down for m€lre than 30 McColl had the right leg ring in prison. minutes at a time. HYUNDAI SONATA fixator and the last of 48 pins • Dual air bags removed from his body a year Chun and Roh, childhood The legal action came after cur • Power steering after his accident Soon after that, friends and later military buddies, rent President Kim Young-sam • Air conditioning SOMMER JOB with a brace on his leg, he went were fust arrested on corruption declared a national campaign to • AM/FM Cassette player • Power windows & locks with his wife on a vacation IO the charges arising from massive clean up South Korean politics, Bahamas and walked in the surf. bribes they allegedly took from which have been marred by cor • 100 cubic feet interior space Option for option, still the best luxury car buy on island. "They did well by me," McColl businessmen in exchange for gov ruption and successive coups. THIS IS TO INFORM ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT THE CNMI said of his team of trauma ernment contracts and favors. Kim originally appealed to the JTPA OFFICE IS SOLICITING ONE HUNDRED (100) APPLICANTS surgeons. "I'm amazed at how Insurrection and treason charges nation to let history judge the case $16,595 well I've healed. But I'm not as were added later in connection but said later that he was forced to FOR THE YOUTH VACATION EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM. surprised as the other people who with the coup and the massacre, change his mind because of the had a better understanding of just the bloodiest in peacetime South massive corruption involving his SPECIFICALLY, PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE ACCORDED TO how badly I was hurt." Korean history. two predecessors. THOSE STUDENTS BELOW THE POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINE (ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED). HOWEVER, DEPENDING ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 96 - 004 THE AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL FUNDING, THE PROGRAM MAY The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System is soliciting sealed ACCOMMODATE THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERED NOT competitive proposals from qualified catering firms for the OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL. ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM for school year 1996-97, with an option to renew based upon an annual review with both parties agreeing to renewal, for an additional period up to four (4) years. The proposal must address the essential requirements of all aspects of the operation of the DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS TUESDAY, MARCH 05, 1996. NO school breakfast and lunch program to all eligible students at selected schools on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ESTABLISHED DATE. Manong Proposal specifications may be obtained by writing to the Commissioner of Education, Mr. William S. Juanito Torres, Public School System, P.O. Box 1370 Saipan, MP 96950 or visiting the PSS Central Office, \ ALL STUDENTS ON GREEN TRACK ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT of Joeten Motor from Lower Base during normal working hours. Inquiries and requests for specifications shall be directed THE :JTPA OFFICE LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS CUC, OR CONTACT The Santo Nifio Group to the Federal Programs Coordinator IV, Mr. Tim Thornburgh, at telephone number 322-6405. (Saipan) MRS. LAURENT CHONG OR MR. MARTIN PANGELINAN AT 664-1701 ,J ' , A "Pre-Bid Conference" has been set for Friday, February 9, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the PSS FOR MORE INFORMATION. Procurement and Supply Office, at the JTV Building in As Lito. It is mandatory that all prospective bidders attend this important conference. ( I The proposal shall be mark RFP 96- 004 and addressed to Ms. Louise Concepcion, PSS Procurement & Supply Officer, JTV Building, Saipan, MP 96950. Proposals must be submitted no later than 3 :00 p.m. on or before February 23, 1 996. ,·.~\ ======-----=='----'------'--~-'l ;\ The Public School System reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for any reason and to Police remove the barricade erected by residents of Fort Bonifacio, a waive any defect in said proposals, if in its sole opinion to do so would be in its best interest. "'ELIX :· ~ • • ., • t, • • ' •· ,· •• r . . 32-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 Death penalty sought in Colombia FRIDAY.FEBRUARY 23, 1996-MARlANAS VARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-33 By PAUL HAVEN Colombia, which has 35 million Samper said he will ask Con man rights groups, including Lon east of Bogota. In recent weeks, Drug eases pain of bone loss BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) · people. Most of the crimes re gress to reform the constitution to don-based the president has made campaign President Ernesto Samper pro main unsolved. allow capital punishment for Amnesty International, con style swings outside the capital to BOSTON (AP) - A medicine can posed the death penalty Wednes "The only thing more serious people involved in kidnapping, demned the proposal as cruel. rally support. significantly reduce the destruc day to curb crime in one of the than this criminal conduct is massacres and the murder of "to Critics said Samper was trying Also Wednesday, police ar tion of bone and relieve pain in most violent countries in the society's indifference to it,'' said tally defenseless" victims. to distract attention from charges rested four suspects in the murder patients with the blood cancer mul Public Notice world. Samper, whose administration has But amending the constitution he won office with millions of last week of the son of an army tiple myeloma, a U.S. study found. There were more than 25,000 failed to significantly reduce could take years. dollars in donations from the Cali general who resigned to protest Bone loss is a complication in The Building Safety Code Division of the Department of Public Works (DWP) and the CNMI Board reported murders and more than crime and end a decades-old rebel A Roman Catholic bishop in drug cartel. Samper, who is being the drug corruption scandal sur about 80 percent of victims of this of Professional Licensing wish to jointly remind Professional Architects and Engineers practicing in 1,000 kidnappings in 1995 in insurgency. Colombia and international hu- investigated in Congress, is under rounding Samper. Police said the fomi of cancer, which kills about intense pressure to resign. killers were car thieves, dismiss 10,000 Americans annually. the Commonwealth about having the appropriate disciplines signing and sealing all technical docu Samper spoke in Villavicencio, ing speculation the murder was The study of the drug Aredia, ments which are submitted with building permit applications. NOTICE 45 miles (70 kilometers) south- linked to the political crisis. known generically as pamidronate, was conducted by Dr. James R. Puerto Rico Dump Site Assessment Berenson and colleagues from the The Following requirements, compiled from Law 6-45, Building Safety Code, and from Public Law DPW96-RFP-006 West Los Angeles Veterans Af Addendum Number 01 fairs Medical Center. It was re 5-43, the Board of Professional Licensing Rules and Regulations are intended to clear an confusion February 13, 1996 ported in Thursday's New England or misconception in compliance with previously published requirements. Journal of Medicine. ThestudywasfinancedbyCiba The Department of Public Works(DPW) hereby gives notice to all interested Geigy Corp., which makes Aredia. Francisco Q. Guerrero. A.I.A Andrew W. Smith. P.E professional firms (or joint-venture professional teams) that the following Doctors i:andomly assigned 392 Chairman, Board of Building Safety Official amendments are made to the above referenced Request for Proposal (RFP). patients to get the medicine or dummy shots. During nine months Professional Licensing. of follow-up, 24 percent of the I. Deadline for Submission of Proposals: The deadline has been extended from Aredia patients suffered fractures, Friday, February 16, 1996 to Friday, March I, 1996. The time and place for submission l spinal compression or other bone problems, compared with 41 per BUILDING SAFETY CODE Requirements of proposals remains the same as originally specified in the initial announcement. I!-. , I'. cent in the comparison group . Aredia, which has been on the 1. The plans for one (1) - story single family dwellings and duplexes not requiring special architectural or engineer 2. Short-listed Finns: A short-list of firms will be announced on or about Friday, market since 1991 for other can March 15, 1996. cer-related bone disorders, was ap ing design, and such structures that are owner-built. owner-occupied dwellings, and designed in conformance proved by the Food and Drug Ad with the Council of American building Officials (CABO) Code for one and two family dwellings, may be submit ministration in November for use ted together with building permit applications without being signed and sealed by an Architect or Engineer. Not 3. Scope of Work: On Section 8.07, line 3, delete the following phase "as well as in multiple myeloma patients as a withstanding that various lending institutions may require such plans to be signed and sealed by an Architect' or overall project cost" in its entirety. result of the newly published data. Doctors are now testing Aredia Engineer as a condition to secure funding for construction of the structure. All inquiries regarding this matter should be dire~ted to the Secretary of Public Works at for treatment of bone complica tions in women with breast cancer. 2. All portiof].s of construction documents for multi-story or complex designs of single family detached dwellings telephone number (670) 322-9570. In an editorial in the journal, Dr. Regis Bataille of the fustitute of shall be signed and sealed by a professional Civil or Structural Engineer or by a registered Architect duly licensed Dated: February 13, 1996. /S/: Stephen P. Lemieux. P.E. Biology in Nantes, France said the and registered to practice in the CNMI. Acting Secretary of Public Works latest results "are clearly promis ing and represent an important step 3. All buildings more than three (3) stories high or any structure more than thirty (30) feet in height shall have Concurred by: towardbettermanagementofbone Dated: February 13, 1996 disease in these patients." structural design calculations and structural plans signed and sealed by a professional Structural Engineer, duly /S/: Edward B. Palacios. Director licensed and registered to practice in the CNMI. Division of Procurement & Supply ; :i •-,, Black hole 4. Documents for the structural portion of buildings no greater than three (3) stories high or thirty (30) feet in height :.j may be signed and sealed by a professional Civil Engineer or by an Architect, duly licensed and registered to ( equal to the • Inter!!.;~~~:J.s.1:!::U~;tPlace Inc. mass of practice in the CNMI. P. 0. Box 800 Saipan MP 96950 5. Documents for foundations and structural framing of pre-engineered structures, signed and sealed by a profes Asia and Pacific Islands. Tel. (670) 235-5552/3 Fax. (670) 235-5556 2 billion suns sional Engineer registered in another jurisdiction, shall also be.reviewed and signed and sealed by a Structural or WASHINGTON (AP) - Photo graphs from the Hubble Space Tele Civil Engineer, duly licensed and registered to practice in the CNMI. International Market Place, Inc. is seeking individuals who meet the following qualifications to sc.ope have confirmed the existence of a black hole equal to the mass of2 6. The documents for all multi-family dwellings, commercial buildings, and residential subdivisions shall be signed fill the position of Sales Associate. This position is responsible for calling on customers, coordi JOB OPENINGS billion suns. and sealed by a registered Architect and contain the signatures and seals of Engineers in the appropriate branches, nating purchases of merchandise with the manufacturers, and coordinating the pick-up/deliv The Space Telescope Science In The Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) has openings for the duly licensed and registered to practice in the CNMI. ery of merchandise to the customers' locations. This position is accountable for the saf ekeep· following positions: stitute said Wednesday that the black ing of ·merchandise inventory in storage and during pick-up/delivery. This position also assists hole is in thecenterofagalaxy labeled NGC 3115, I~ some 30 million 7. The mechanical, plumbing and Wire protection plans for all multi-family dwellings, as well as commercial, in the billing and collection of customers' accounts. Position Title Minimum Qualification light-years away in the constellation industrial and institutional buildings shall be signed and sealed by a professional Mechanical Engineer, duly Sextans. • Understands customer service, possesses excellent people skills, enjoys working with Auditor BS Accounting or Black holes are the remains of licensed and registered to practice in the CNMI. customers. Ability to prioritize and make independent decisions while knowing when to BA & 1 year audit experience collapsed stars, and are so massive 8. . All electrical plans and electrical load calculations shall be signed and sealed by a professional Electrical that not even light can escape their seek approval of supervisors. Ability to work with minimum supervision while keeping su Engineer, duly licensed and registered to practice in the CNMI; where the following conditions are applicable: gravitational pull. Semi-Senior Auditor BS Accounting & 3 years pervisors informed. Possesses good organizational skills. Detail-oriented and meticulous ·university of Michigan astrono about paper work audit experience mers first -spotted evidence of the A. The project involves new construction or renovation work for either a commercial, multi-family blackholeusinggroundtelescopes in dwelling, industrial or institutional building. Senior Auditor BS Accounting & 4 years • Merchandising/retail/wholesale experience beneficial 1992, but it took careful observation B. For one and two-family residential structures with electrical power service greater than 200 amperes, or audit experience of Hubble photographs at the Insti • Excellent English communications skills, both verbal and written tute of Astronomy in Hawaii to con has 3-phase power requirements. Note that for one and two-family residential structures with electrical power service of 200 amperes or less, hatsingle-phase power requirements, a professional Architect or Application forms and position descriptions for the above finnthefind. Hawaii astronomer John Of • Japanese and/or Korean language capabilities helpful, but not required Kormendy found that the black hole Civil or Mechanical Engineer, duly licensed and registered to practice in the CNMI, may sign and seal the positions may be picked up from OPA's office at JE Tenorio wastwicethesiretheMichiganteam's Building, Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan. calculations and plans. • Ability to provide own transportation. Arrangements may be made for mileage ground telescope had predicted The black hole will be reported in C. The project or occupancy utilizes a power service which exceeds 240 volts, nominal. reimbursements Applications may be submitted to OPA's office or may be detail in the March 10 issue of Astro D. The project or occupancy is classified as "Special" or "Hazardous", and subject to approval by the mailed to the following address: physical Journal Letters. It is the first Building Safety Official. Please forward resume to International Market Place, Inc., P.O. Box 1818, time space ~!escape images have E. For small projects (200 - Amperes or less, single phase power system) an Architect or Civil or Mechanical Office of the Public Auditor allowed astronomers to find a black Saipan, MP 96950, FAX 234-8302. Or, call Mike Pai at 234-8300 for an bolebylookingatthemotionsofstars Engineer, duly licensed aftd registered to practice in the CNMI, may sign and seal the plans and P. 0. Box 1399, Saipan, MP 96950 appointment to apply in person. · omiting it, instead of looking for calculations. unique gas movement in the galaxy, OPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. explained Michigan astronomer Doug Richstone. 34-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-35 Secret war becomes a scandal By ANDREW SELSKY group will take its place,'' said began ex.traditing ET A suspects room, Marey remembers the cies. The number was a Bilbao "Puru umu nu funungo todo i?Qmfliu qQn jY\Qn ,Jitcmgo ST. JEAN DE LUZ, France Begona Galdeano. "To stop the to Spain. kidnapping well. police station. Several officers (AP) - The kidnapping of the violence, the Spanish govern Barrionuevo, the former inte "They tied me up, hands be who have since been charged in suspected Basque terrorist was ment must recognize the Basque rior minister, is free on bail. hind my back and then tied them the scandal arrived and' took +f£l1X flTlAL RABAVLlMAN botched from the start. people's right to self-determi The Supreme Court has charged to my feet, so I was like a bow,'' Marey to an abandoned stone First, the kidnappers snatched nation." him with three crimes, includ he said. "They treated me like farmhouse in the rolling green asaguan Joaquina ,Mareham Rabauliman na matai si ~elix gi Huebes, ~ebrem the wrong man. Then, as they A majority of Basques reject ing illegal detention. That count an animal. I was sure they were hills of Spain's Basque region. headed for the Spanish border, ETA's goals and methods, not stems from the December 1983 going to kill me." After 10 days, Marey was 22, 1998. l?ara uma lagnus i tataotao 1 defunto gi Damenggo, ~ebrern 2B, gi their leader - the one man who ing that Spain's Basque region kidnapping of Segundo Marey, The leader of the kidnapping freed. He now has chronic bron knew where the captive should is already autonomous, collect a traveling salesman mistaken squad was arrested by French chitis, which he attributes to his oran alas kuatro (4l?)Vll despues de taloane -qa poro umapo lo guato gi gmYla nfua be taken - was arrested. ing tax.es and running its own for an ET A figure. police as his car followed the captivity in the unheated farm The abduction was part of a police, education and health Marey, now 63, lives in a du other three kidnappers with house, and a bone-marrow dis secret war fought by a bungling systems. plex with his wife in Hendaye, Marey hogtied in the back seat. ease. gl-qa Capitol ffill I ;V\tson Bntiero l)Ora guato gi Gum a Yu'us San Jose, Oleai. gi group of mercenaries, criminals As Ms. Galdeano spoke, in France's Basque region. The others, not knowing He has received no indemnity and hit men operating under the youths smoked hashish and Wearing thick-lensed glasses where to take Marey, called a from the Sparlish government. Lunes =Febrern 26 gi oran alas "kuatro l41?,M1 gi despues de taloane, pues name Anti-terrorist Liberation played Trivial Pursuit in the tav and sitting in his little dining number they had for emergen- Not even an apology. Groups, or GAL, which targeted ern, remodeled after being utinattqe ni E1ntiernna guato gi_ Stmite-qon Chalan l(anoa. violent Spanish Basque sepa firebombed last year. Basque Invitation For Bid ratists in their safe haven in rock music thumped from loud CUC IFB 96-0019 / February 16, 1996 flumagu' onnu France. speakers. Now that war, fought in idyl Ms. Galdeano 's father, Xabier The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is soliciting competitive sealed bids from lic coastal towns in the 1980s, Galdeano, was shot to death by qualified individuals or firms for surveyed vehicles. has become a major scandal that GAL in 1985 outside his home }v1onuel !Vi d 1?ot Oluttlmon Rpbou1imon, l?ronctsco JVi 5. ,Marcelino }Rdon RQbQu.limun, is detonating in the heart of in St. Jean de Luz, just a dozen Spain's government. blocks from the seaside cafes Specifications and Bid Forms for the above may be picked up at the CUC Procurement Cecilio ""R_obQulimon Luck d tonq Lucki Jindrew !Vi 5. t'rintdud Ltsuo 1Z_obou1imun, A Supreme Court indictment and trendy shops that fill with & Supply Office in Lower Base, Saipan during normal working hours (7:30am - last month said Jose tourists in the summer. ll:30pm.). The surveyed vehicles may also be inspected during normal working hours at Vincent Roq lfi. d. Ling lginoef ·RubQun.mun d. Curmelito JVi Rubuulimon Barrionuevo, who was Spain's The killers were captured 15 interior minister at the time, and days later by French police and the CUC compound. state security chief Rafael Vera sentenced to lengthy prison I tinu-quqot ml"C{o mosen ugrudese. organized GAL and directed its terms. All inquiries may be directed to Mr. Frank T. Flores, Special Advisor for Procurement & operations. Their arrest was one of many Supply at phone number 322-4033 extension 16 or fax number 322-6583. Spanish Prime Minister Felipe unex.pected obstacles and blun Gonzalez, dogged by the grow ders that tripped up the death dhtlissow St Yu'us fl'io' ose ing scandal, was forced to call squads. All bids must be in a sealed envelope marked CUC-rFB 96-0019 and submitted in c1 early elections for March 3. Several members were cap duplicate to the Special Advisor for Procurement & Supply at CUC in Lower Base, Opinion polls say voters, dis tured by bystanders after emp Saipan, before 3:00 p.m., local time, on March 01, 1996. Bids will be opened and read gusted with a string of misdeeds tying their ammuniti~n clips into associated with his Socialist cafes frequented by Spanish loud immediately after closing in the CUC conference room. government -particularly the Basques. secret war- are likely to vote his And GAL often staked out the CUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason and to waive any defect wrong people. Of the 27 people administration out of office. in said bids, or any of them in its sole opinion to do so would be in the best interest of Far from crippling ETA - the killed by GAL from 1983-1987, separatist group whose acronym eight were not the intended tar CUC. All proposals shall become the property of CUC. stands for Basque Homeland gets. and Liberty - by assassinating Mercenaries commanded by Timothy P. Villagomez 1!leatb, anb jfunetaf its members in their haven in a former member of Britain's Executive Director France, the secret war hardened Special Air Services comman the group and its backers. dos were the most efficient GAL Several relatives of GAL vic operatives, according to a book ~nnouncement ' tims were defiant as they spoke "Amedo: The State Against ! recently with The Associated ETA.'' Press in a bar frequented by The Britons, who were never DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT ETA supporters in Bilbao, caught or identified, allegedly Spain. killed three Basques but quit "Even if ET A disappears, the GAL amid a pay dispute. GAL's DIANE MASGA INOS PETRA IGtECIAS violence won't stop. Another operations halted after France 1957-1996 PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 19, 1996 Joint Anniversary Rosary IN HONOLULU, HAWAII We th~ fa~ily of the late _ijl_ HUSBAND: Joseph S. /nos/Mayor of Rota) MACAHANAS 1 CHILDREN: Joseph Jr., Vince Patrick, Wilbur ··,. ~ . ' Vic, Jodi-Anne, Kenny Joe; Step-son Perry & was called to her etenzal rest on Wednesday February 21, 1996 Irene & Ray Tupas(Sarah Jane, Clarence, Law1·ence, Sherrie) Wife Debra at the age of 70. Jimmy & Loida Macaranas(Dexte1; Garcy, Robert, Patrick, Lora) Gilbert & Estella Macaranas(Evelyn,Lesly Ann, Lorna, Lester, Laila, HUSBAND: Andres G. Macaranas Andrew, Gilbert) INOS IN-LAWS: Cris & Dr. Rita lnos, Eloy & Dolores lnos, Rufin & Thelma PARENTS: Jose Iglecias(Pre-deceased) Howard & Margaret Macaranas( Jeffrey, Charlene, Nadene, Shawn, Kerme) Inos, Jose & Esther Basa, Ramon & Juanita Takai Maria Dela Cruz(Pre-deceased) Anthony & Cindy Macaranas(Fanya, J.C.) Ramon & Lucy Sablan Carmen Santos Reyes Claudia & George Delos Reyes(vanessa, George) Esteban Alig Reyes and SISTERS/HUSBAND: Arma I. & Francisco A. Tornes(Deceased) Cathy & Jesse Sonoda(Jessie Mae, Jesserine) (Gazatdu) MOTHER IN-LAW: Ana Songao /nos Concepcion I. & Joaquin C. Guerrero Emily Macaranas Cordially invite all our relatives and friends to join us in prayers as we com FATHER IN -LAW: Vicente M. /nos (deceased) (Deceased) Walter & Michelle Macaranas(Frankie Boy) memorate the joint. Maria I. & Pedro Camacho (Deceased) Andrew I. Maca1"anas 1st Anniversary Rosary PARENTS{BOTH PRE-DECEASEDJ: Bieuvenido Masga, Victoria Barcinas Emilia Iglecias (Deceased) BROTHERS & SISTERS: Bil/ & Virgina Greathouse, Joe & Gloria Baptiste On our beloved Father and Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother Rosa I. & Gregorio Sablan She is additionally survived by numerous neices & nephews. Vincent & Carmen Masga, Bienvenido & Lydia Masga, Rosemary. Ricky Eugenia & Luis Nauta Nightly Holy Rosary will begin on February 23, 1996 (Friday) at 8:00 PM until March 2nd 1996 (Saturday) at their residence in Dandan, _ Herman Pan's Nightly rosary is being said at 8:00 p.m at the /nos residence in (Deceased) Rosary is being said nightly at 8:00 pm. (Residence in China Town). Road. Songsong Village. Funeral services mass/Christian Burial will be at Wake will be rm Wednesday, February 28, starting at 4:00 pm. Our final day, March 2, 1996 (Saturday) mass of intention will be at San Vicente 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at San Francisco CHILDREN/SPOUSES/GRANDCHILDREN: Burial Mass will be offered on Thursday, February 29, at 10:00 am at Church at 4:00 PM. De Borja Church, Rota. Kristo Rai Church. Richard & Darlene Macaranas(Richard & Jessica) Wake and Public viewing will be on Monday evening, William & Susan MacaranasrJessamin, June, Joyce, Guy, A/up, Tasi, Intmzment will immediately follow at the Chalan Kanoa Cemetary. Dinner will t:Je served immediately after mass.Please join us in Prayer February 26, 1996 at the above residence. Nuna) Thank you From the Family 36-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-37 Dollar steady, As a final de.fense MESSAGE OF APPRECIATIO~ Shock treatment for severe depression Ill • stocks decline ~ TOKYO (AP)· The dollar was the index had lost 283.44 points, By BILL BASKERVILL ministered without the con ity to the brain through elec Most patients receive six to A few will receive ECT for slightly higher against the yen or 1.3 7 percent. It now has fallen RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) sent of the patient or of the trodes attached to the temples. 12 shocks - one a day, three catatonia or schizophrenia. e, the family of the late "CECILIA at midafternoon Thursday as a total of 602.65 points in six - Besieged by intractable de family when the depression is The amount of power required times a week - until the treat But the vast majority will be MENDIOLA CING" extend our sin Japan's central bank intervened trading days. pression, Don Loving cinched so severe that the patient is depends on the thickness of ment is finished. dangerously depressed men in support of the U.S. currency. The Tokyo Stock Price Index a bed sheet around his neck not competent to make a deci the skull and the electrical The reason an antidepres and women for whom such OOcerestgratitude and.most profound apprecia- and tied the other end to a sion. properties of the brain. But sant reaction is triggered by Stock prices declined for the of all issues on the first section antidepressant drugs as Prozac tion to all our family, relatives and friends from Tinian, Saipan, sixth straight session. of the exchange slipped 0.25 mirror mount on the ceiling of The memory loss associated even the machine's highest electrical shocks remains a and Zoloft don't work. Rota, Guam and abroad for the continuous physical and spiritual At 3 p.m. (0600 GMT), the points, or 0.02 percent, to his hospital room. with ECT is not caused by setting is barely enough to mystery 60 years after ECT ECT "is gaining in popular support during our time of mourning and sorrow, and during the dollar was trading at 105 .16 yen, 1,572.46. Then he stepped off his bed. any permanent brain damage cause a 100-watt light bulb to was first used. "Certain phe ity because both patients and up 0.16 yen from late Wednes It had fallen 17 .20 points, or As the noose jerked tight but by temporary impairment flicker. nomena occur that change the care providers are recogniz nightly rosary. Your kind expression of sympathy and personal day in Tokyo and also above 1.08 percent, the previous day. around his throat, Loving be in the part of the brain that The electrical impulses to brain chemistry as far as re ing that antidepressants are not help extended to us on the death of our beloved mother/wife have 104.98 yen in late New York Volume on the first section lieved nothing could save him. stores short-term memory, the brain trigger epileptic-like leasing neurotransmitters or a panacea,'' sii,id Dr. Charles He was wrong. Piedra said. seizures; the spasms and con making nerve endings more Kellner, editor of the medical been most comforting and touching. Thank you sincerely for shar trading overnight. was estimated at 300 million d Rescue came not only from A 1990 AP A task force tractions are suppressed by the receptive to picking up neu journal Convulsive Therapy ing our sorrow. Your most comforting expression of sympathy, The currency was moving nar shares, down from Wednesday's rowly because of caution over 335 million. Declines outnum his psychiatrist, who happened study concluded that ECT drugs and virtually impossible rotransmitters,'' said Piedra. and a psychiatrist at the Medi kindness, prayer and thoughtfulness are more deeply appreciated than any words of thanks can the Bank of Japan's repeated bered advances 536 to 458, with to walk into the room at that does not cause brain damage. to detect. Only twitching toes Low levels of neurotransmit cal University of South Caro ever be expressed. intervention to keep the dollar 209 issues unchanged. very moment, but from the Other studies show most miss and the jaw clamping down ters such as serotonin or lina. above 105 yep, traders said. Prices moved narrowly in sub most controversial and feared ing memories return within hard on a mouthpiece betray noradrenalin are known to The AP A says 80 percent to 90 Japan's central bank report dued trading as players watched procedure in psychiatry - elec six months. that the shocks have begun. cause depression. percent of patients respond favor We also extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those individuals and groups, who in edly intervened early Thursday the direction of interest rates trocon v ulsi ve therapy, or An ECT session begins with The jaw muscles contract only ECT has been gaining ac ably to the treatments, making it one way or another assisted and provided tremendous support, both during our mother/wife's irr Asian trading by buying dol and the currency market, trad shock treatment. Medi an anesthesiologist injecting because the electrodes are af ceptance among psychiatrists the most effective treatment for illness and on her death. We humbly thank you for the undivided medical attention, masses, and lars. The Bank of Japan, how ers said. cation and psychotherapy had the patient with a short-act fixed so close to them. as a treatment for the chroni depression. Positive response to ever, does not customarily com At 3 p.m. (0600 GMT), the failed to remove the shadow ing g'eneral anesthesia, then a The entire ECT treatment, cally depressed. It's estimated antidepressants is 60 percent to prayers, monetary & in-kind contribution, your outpouring generosity, time and effort. ment on its market activities. benchmark No. 174 IO-year of overwhelming despair that muscle relaxant. from anesthesia to conscious that between 50,000 and 70 percent. Piedra said that On the Tokyo Stock Ex- · Japanese government bonds had stalked Loving most of The psychiatrist presses a ness, takes about IO minutes. 100,000 people undergo the in his 11 years of practice he has Please be assured that you will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. change, the 225-issue Nikkei stood at 109.68 yen, down 0.08 his adult life. button on a machine that re The suppressed seizures usu procedure annually in the never seen shock therapy fail to Stock Average slipped 31.29 yen from Wednesday's close. "In the spring of '94, I re leases a tiny burst of electric- ally last 20 to 25 seconds. United States. lift depression. points, or O.15 percent, closing Their yield rose to 3.160 per member a desperate feeling of Un Dangkulu Na Si Yuus Ma'ase yan Sinseru Na Agradesimiento Ginen i Familia. at 20,340.94. On Wednesday, cent from 3.150 percent. despair, not feeling like I could ever get away from this hurt, this pain,'' Loving said in an May God Bless You all. 5 Asian news agencies interview. He wrote suicide notes that info morning and planned to leap launch alliance from a bridge, but his oldest lfiiath nd Funeral Aonotmcem.ellt· !fl•·•~ ~•.• ~ SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - tribute exclusive information to daughter found him writing ~ ~eatlt & {3fiunemt ~nnouncement Five Asian news agencies have the service. the notes, and she alerted po r~ of the late police officer 11 linked up to launch an electronic Directors have set July as the lice after he ran into the woods ,. •i information service offering launch date, and member com nearby. He was.rushed to the business intelligence on Asia's panies will initially offer the hospital, where he tried to 1 i '' growing economies. service through their domestic hang himself. ,, N·ilCOF ,,· ~\S' The joint venture, Asia Pulse networks. .•. j .... ~ ...... • •• --~-r\~• .... / After the suicide attempt, ANTONIO CEPEDA Pte. Ltd., will distribute busi AAP chairman and chief ex Dr. Mariano M. Piedra rec ness news, details of regional ecutive Lee Casey, who was ommended ECT, a treatment r rN:·_ •·A/,_\ Dr/Ii [1 ~\orJNt r tenders and projects, and indus elected chairman of Asia Pulse, of last resort generally used TO MOKANE, JR . .-,-....M!:I Mu. j .. -.. : . _...... J .ICt ... -__l:f) ,, , try analysis and commentary. said other distribution agreements for the desperately depressed. The new company, which held were being negotiated with infor Shock therapy "gave me an :ur1~·D;D~tDJO( } its first board meeting in Sydney mation vendors in the United opportunity to feel strong and (BLANCO) on Thursday, is based on a ser States and Europe. good enough to get my life G.. H· •• .Y.: D,lUUJ.l\. .J/ vice started in Australia 18 Asia Pulse will employ more turned around in a really Better known as "TONY" of Garapan, Saipan Better known as "Nick Guerrero" was months ago by domestic news than30 staff directly, anddrawon proactive, roll-up-my sleeves agency, AAP Information Ser was called to his eternal rest on called to his eternal rest on Saturday, the resources of member share sort of way;'' Loving said. vices. holders. Psychiatrists who adminis February 17, 1996 at the age of 27 Feb. 17, 1996 at the age of 67. The five shareholders - AAP, The service, which will be ed ter ECT consider it safe. They Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun, ited in Sydney, will include busi say the only side effect is tem ~ Indonesia's national news agency ness news, and tender and project porary memory loss during the LKBN Antara, The Press Trust of information from multilateral or time of the treatment. Predeceased by: Predeceased by his: India, and South Korea's Yonhap ganizations such as the World But dissatisfied former pa Parents: Antonio Diaz De Leon Guerrero & Ana Palacios Muna News Agency - will each hold a Bank and Asian Development tients have picketed hospitals Grandparents: Manuel B. Blanco, In-law: TokujiShibala & Orio Shibata 20 percent stake in the company. Bank. and American Psychiatric As Jose & Dolores C. Tomokane Brothers. Sisters & Spouses: Malaysia• s Bernama News It will also contain industry sociation conventions while Jesus & Antonia Ch. Manalisay Nicolas M. De Leon Guerrero Agency and China's Xinhua analysis, specialist commentary, pressuring legislatures to limit Amparo M. De Leon-Guerrero Survived by ·Children Kevin Anthony, Kyle Malcolm & Tioni Maria LG. & Prudencio M. Cabrera News Agency have become as and information related to do access to ECT. Some blame Matilde LG. Waki-Brummer & lsamu Waki Lorenzo M. De Leon Guerrero sociate members and will con- ing business in Asia. their treatments for permanent Parents Antonio Cepeda Tomokane (Mitch) Jovita Blanco Tomokane Brother-In-Law: Masawo Shibata gaps in their memories. Dr. Peter R. Breggin, psy Grandparent Asuncion C. Blanco Survived by his: chiatrist and author, has writ Wife: Helen S. Leon Guerrero Mazda to buy stake Daughter: Anna Y. Leon Guerrero, Ph.D. ten that "shock works by dam Sisters, Spouse & Children Zelma & Ronald T. Benavente (Jovlna & Jalayne), Son-In-Law: Brian Sullivan, M.D. in Spain auto firm aging the brain and by making Gina B. Tomokane (Jourdon) Sisters & Spouses: Amalia LG. & Antonio A. Diaz (Dec.) patients more simple-minded, less self-aware and docile.'' Carmen LG. & Antonio S. Reyes (Dec.) TOKYO (AP) - Mazda Motor Spain, where the company sees Brother Jeffrey B. Tomokane Antonia LG. & Francisco LG. Sablan (Dec.) Corp. announced Wednesday solid growth in auto demand. Breggin maintains that the Lucia LG. & Jose R. Camacho of Portland, Or. it will buy a stake in Spain's Mazda projects to boost its treatment is too dangerous to be used. Tecnitrade Automocion S.A., Spanish sales to 2,600 vehicles He is additionally survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. Brothers/Sisters-In-Law & Spouses: On ECT's side are the Na- Rosary is being said nightly at 8:00 p.m. at the residence of his parents, Middle Road in Garapan. Kazuo & Yoshiko Shibata of Kumamoto, Japan the importer and distributor this year, 2.8 times the level last of Mazda cars in that country. year. tional Alliance for the Men Viewing of body will be on Saturday, February 24, starting at 9:00 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. Betsie S. & Ernest Yamamoto of Honolulu, Hi. I,! tally Ill, the American Psy The Japanese auto maker, The remaining 68 percent of Lanko Shibata of Kumamoto, Japan chiatric Association, doctors at his parents residence. 25 percent-owned by Ford the new company, capitalized George H. Brummer of Yona, Guam who study and administer ECT Burial mass will be offered the same day (Feb. 24) at the Kristo Rai Church at 4: 30 p.m. Motor Co. of the U.S., will at 123 million yen ($1.17 mil ( He is additionally survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. and patients like Loving Interment will immediately follow at the Chalan Kanoa Cemetery. buy a 32 percent stake in the lion), will be owned by whose lives were turned \I Rosary is being said nightly at 8 P.M. at San Vicente Church. Last r.espects fl Spanish company, which will Rodriguez-Villa group, a ma '• may be paid on Saturday, February 24, 1996, from 10 A.M. to 4 P. M. at San •' then be renamed Mazda Mo jor business concern in Spain, around by the treatment. PACIFICA FUNERAL SERVICE • Vicente Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 4 P.M. Internment tor Espana S.A. a Mazda official said. "There are _so many miscon• ffi~ ceptions about it,'' said Dr. ZJS-6516 , will immediately follow at the Chalan Kanoa Cemetery. ~ Mazda said it believes the Tecitrade started importing mov~ will help strengthen its and distributing Mazda 'cars Piedra. "Explaining the pro i, ~·-~~ . . ,,.,.• ,(\. marketing and sales operation in in 1987. cedure and its risks and ben- . , efits (to patients) is very im- ' J• ...... ••~~r.t11r~-.''. ~~T: ~'!~~~~ .~<: .a.~-. ;. 38-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-39 Public Notice IVORY COLORED PUBLIC NOTICE In lhe Superior Court ol the Commonwealth Return of cigarette ads draws fire ol the Northern Mariana Islands IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE By DAVID CRARY depict a cigarette pack next to an COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN Civil Action 96-220 TORONTO (AP) · With ciga electric guitar with the slogan, MARIANI\ ISL/\NDS rette ads back on the streets for "Either you like it or you don't." CIVIL ACTION NO. 94-1155 In the matter of the estate of David Dingwall, appointed health : I ~ I 11 ~ I ! I ! I I I : : the first time since 1989,Canada's Low Mileage (26,000 only) IF YOU WANT YOUR W2 TAX STATEMENT PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Lawrence P. Aquiningoc, health minister is fuming about minister last month by Prime Min The Commonwealth Superior Court is currently accepting applications & Plaintiff, Deceased what he calls a broken promise by ister Jean Chretien, was blunt in Excellent Condition Maintenance FOR REFUND PURPOSES ·V· for an Executive/Legal Secretary position, which will soon be vacated. manufacturers not to target young his criticism. BE ADVISED THAT THE LAW OFFICES OF JUAN L EVANGELISTA, Notice of Hearing on Petition people. .'Tm rather pissed off (angry) Call: 322-5004 Defendant. for letters of Administration/ MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: DAVID A. WISEMAN The ads, appearing on bill at these manufacturers," he told 234-6789 ARE NOW IN RECEIPT OF YOUR 1995 W2. Notice to Creditors 1. Three(3) ·years experience in a secretarial position for a boards and in newspapers in reporters Wednesday. "I'm very SECOHDAMEHDMENTNOTICEOF Noli~ is hereby given that the adminis· management level executive. Ontario and Quebec, are the off disappointed... It seems to me PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR PICK UP. ~ tralor, Pacifico SN Aquiningoc, has filed a 2. In the alternative, three(3) years experience as an NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN petition for letters of administration in the shoot of a Supreme Court ruling they' re focusing on young people above-enlttled Estala proceeding pursuant administrative assistant to a management level executive. that struck down a sweeping 1989 when they've indicated previously that, pursuant to a Writ of Execution 234-7520 issued by the Court in this matter on to Rule 15, Com. R. Prob. 3. Good secretarial skills, including use of computer word ban on tobacco advertising. they weren't going to do that." A hearing on the petttion will by con· processors and must type 70 correct words per minute. ..- .· ----··------· Night security. 24hr.water. March 21, 1995, I have levied and ducted by the Court on March 19, 1996, at Jolted by the ruling last Sep Dingwall indicated he would i \'~ti- , ,1.J,, • •• :.•· .: .;: ~ ,,. Excellent Chalan Kanoa executed upon, and will sell, at public 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 13, Superior Court, tember, the government vowed to carry on with efforts to draft a FOR RENT auction, lo the highest'oidder, for current All persons interested are hereby notified to ;:.:~a,ki.. :... _. L.l \.I.· ~.a·-.;:.'... .i ··. location. Available immediately. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: !awiul money of \he United Stales, all of appear at the hearing and show cause, ~ any, draft tough new restrictions that new comprehensive ban on to n:1111 ·.tii1 -. · ·· ·-·. ·.. w.1,. '-'I I. [ (3) one-bdrm. apartments. Warehouse Concrete why the order should not made. Applicant should have professional appearance and demeanor. Must · would survive any legal challenge. bacco ads. ~ 1 i,~ ~ & i!!fR'! excellent condition. the right, title, and interest of Defendants Pursuant to Rule R. Prob., no I!- in and to the following property: Tract 11, Com, be able to solve problems, be able to perform under time constraints, But the tobacco industry moved "They (the manufacturers) can 0.75 Per square feet tice is hereby given to all credttors of the De :.· '\f': :-: ·.~.·..;1. ''I!~.,·~·,. 111 ;~~.t (3) office units~ 2nd fir. Carpet/ 22845·R1 (part of original Tract 22845 cedent or his Estate that they must file their manage judge's personal appointment calendar and have good , ~ . iai.!" • ,;..,, -_ ~---.!H Split ale ahead, first introducing its own take advantage of what the Su . !!\-~ ""d\r ,...~_£ 7,400 square feet located (REM), A.H. 31), as more particularly daims with Cieri< of Court within sixty (60) telephone skills. Must have the ability and initiative to improve office voluntary ethics code, then re preme Court has said in the short D.___- .. Ca II 235~ 1662. described on Drawing/Cadastral Plat days of the publication of this notice. A copy administration and efficiency. Some legal experience helpful. in As Lito Village of the Claim of any creditor should be sent to suming ads over the past few days. term, but it's not very smart on COURTNEY'S PLAZA serious inquires only. No. 2083/84, the original of which was Tred R. Eyerty, c/o the Law Offtees of Vicente One ad in particular has been their part," he said. The Any interested party may recorded August 2, 1984, as Document T.Salas. STARTING SALARY: $25,000 PER ANNUM, PLUS BENEFITS Reference is hereby made to the posi· assailed as targeted toward young manufacturers say they have a contact this Tel. No. 288-2938 No. 84-1398 at the Office of the tion for further particulars. Applicants should submit their resume to the Chamber of Associate people, an audience supposedly constitutional right to communi Commonwealth Recorder, Saipan. Judge Timothy H. Bellas at the Superior Court no later than February .._ and ask for Mr. Choi The sale will be held on Date 2/21196 off-limits under the voluntary cate with their customers. Their __ Friday, March 1, 1996, at the hour of 23, 1996. Anticipated starting date will be early to mid March, 1996. code. The RJR Macdonald ads voluntary code commits them to Isl Deputy Clerk of Cour1 1:00 p.m. at the law offices of White, for Export "A'' Smooth cigarettes avoid advertising aimed at chil Pierce, Mailman & Nutting, Joeten dren and says ads shouldn't be '.\ FLAME TREE TERRACE Center, Susupe, Saipan, Northern 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT placed near schools. SPACE FOR RENT Mariana Islands. UNIT FOR RENT However, the Non-Smokers' APARTMENTS The sale will be held without Rights Association said it found Japanese Kushiyaki Restaurant any warranties whatsoever, whether FURNISHED, $550.00 PER express or implied, atl of which are one ad next to a school in Ottawa, • 1-Bedroom-Apartment • 2-Bedroom-Apartment MONTH (Space with Equipment) hereby expressly disclaimed. The sale JOB VACANCIES and another across from a mu • Fully Furnished • Ocean View is subject to approval by the Cqurt. The I seum frequented by children. • 24-Hour Maintenance on Call • Swimming Pool right is reserved to reject any and all Cockfight RJR Macdonald admitted Location : Garapan bids, for any reason. • 24-Hour Water Supply • Beautiful Garden Sugar D • D Wednesday that some of its new Call: 234-6789 DATED, this 23 day of King SITE L nson ads had been placed near schools, • Laundry Facility • Security Guard January, 1996: ANNOUNCEMENT and ordered its advertising agen Location: Lower Capitol Hill /s/TAHER K. MANASTERLI W-2 Highway OHiway Mart The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) at the Saipan International Airport is cies to remove them. For more Information: For more information Please looking for applicants for the following positions: "As a company we ·are very, Call Tel. 322-3366/5558 • Fax: 322-3886 very embarrassed,'' said Mary CAR FOR SALE call: 234-5334 Office Trudelle, a spokeswoman for the PUBLIC NOTICE 288-3232 Home firm. Good Condition IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE 1 (one) Plant Accountant 1991 MAZDA MIATA, COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN Trudelle said the company is Low miles Asking $6,000 OBO MARIANA ISLANDS IRIAN JAYA & BALI 1 (one) Statistician/Accountant reviewing its entire ad campaign. Quiet Two (2) Bedrooms• Swimming Pool Located at PIC during night, across from She said the electric-guitar ad was Horiguchi Bldg. during the day. Pis. contact Steve ADOPTION CASE NO. 95-73 Primitive and contemporary art 1 (one) Firefighter Trainee Tennis Court and jewelry. For sale by appt. only. based on the premise that taste is at 234• 7976 ext. 903 a,nd leave message. IN THE MAffiR OF THE PETITION FOR a matter of personal choice, and ADOPTION AND CHANGE OF NAME Call Catherine & Joe 1 (one) Mechanic wasnotmeanttolureyoungsmok- KANNAT GARDENS TYRONE OCULAR ALDAN, at 256-7788. 1 (one) Electronics Technician ers. (Near Northern Marianas College) ~ PIC-Saipan has openings for the follow- GILBERT OCULAR ALDAN Critics disagreed. PACIFIC • • • • ISLANDS mg positions: Executive Chef, Beverage and DERYL OCULAR /\LOAN, 235-5686 (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Weekdays) Minor Children. T~e qualifications for Plant Accountant is a Bachelors Degree in Accounting CLUB Manager, and Security Guards. Executive Chiet Engineer Thompson 235-5611 (8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Everyday) CANDIDO AGUON ALDAN, with three to four years of accounting experience preferably in construction industry. Petitioner. Must be knowledgeable and experienced with the application of Quatropro and Chef and Beverage Manager require previous relevant Required gets to trump experience. Forwanl resume or apply in person to Pa- NOTICE OF HEARING Microsoft Word from an IBM compatible computer. Dale: March 14, 1996 Prince Charles cific Islands Club, P.O. Box 2370, Saipan, MP 96950 Trme: 9:00 a.m. Send Resume and Judge Edward Manibusan The minimum qualification for the Statistician/Accountant is any combination LONDON (AP) - At least she Please take n·oti~ that at 9:00 a.m., March Work Experience equivalent to graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) and a minimum of two years didn't call him The Charles. 4.5 bdrm. 2 bth. Huge living room 7 kitchen. Dining room. Washer/Dryer hook FOR RENT/LEASE GARAPAN 14, 1996 or as soon lhereaher as can be of college education with concentration in business and accounting courses plus Emma Thompson, arriving at up. 36,00 BTU Split A/C. Water tank/pump. Fenced perimeter/security bars. heard, this Court will hold a hearing at the Commercial Space used as Nite Club with/without Superior Court in Susupe for the specific •o: no less than five years of responsible work experience in accounting or statistics. the London premiere of "'Sense , , -,-.. , Large back yard & covered and Sensibility," greeted Prince equipment. Two bedrooms apartments: furnished or purpose of: Box 10,000 PPP 478 I, /ff , parking/garaged. Yard main- 1. Determining whether a decree of Charles: "Good evening, I'm unfurnished. Call 234-7723 adoption of the following minor children: t?;;Jic:/ . ,, ,,.;!,( ,. ... tained. Chalan Kanoa loca- Tyrone Ocular Aldan, Gilbert Ocular Aldan Saipan, MP 96950 Applicants for Firet'feghfl:err l'raifinH~e must be a high school graduate or equivalent Ivana Trump, how do you do?" L~::lfr, ·. 1 lion, near WSR elementary. Thompson has heen nominated and Deryl Ocular Aldan should be granted =1 and :1:ust_ be able to p~ss the National Fire Protection Association firefighter entry ~ ~ • .._...c __ ,'· ;;;-·-;;-;-.:·· - ---i~-""- ·1 ,ti;i,·.. ~,, __ ,.,,., '\'i~ r.r,- !t[ Excellent for fam,·1y 1·,v·1ng. lo Petitioner herein. quallf1cat1ons on Medical a11d Physical Fitness requirements. for two Oscars for the film: best i tL:~,~,)>~ t>· 1 Serious inquiries. 2. Allording any party adversely ill1 ! {Sj~_n>'' FC>IRt. S,.....LE aHecled an opportunity to be heard. fB1ARGAllN SAIL\E actress and best adapted screen ·.:'. .. ,'.;· ·-~~ Dated this 11th day ol January 1996. Brand New 5.5 KW Professional play. Her version of the Jane ,~ Call 235-1662. 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE The minimum qualifications for Electronics Technician is high school Austen's contemplation of ro Brushless Generator · US Made with Automatic Trans.I Air Condition/CD & Cassette Player/AM & FM is/Deputy Clerk of Court graduation or equivalent, and must successfully completed related or vocational mance and materialism has also Superior Court 1DHP, B&S Engine and 7-gallon Fuel Radio/Leather Interior and technical ce~ification at a U.S. accredited trade or vocational school plus been nominated for best picture. Tank $985.00 (Reg. $1,595) New US THE PLUMERIA RESORT HOTEL WANTS YOU! Asking Price: $15,000 or BEST OFFER three years experience as an electronics technician. It is Thompson's fourth best Made 1/3HP Water Pump with We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the Mileage: 38,400 precharged air tank $385 (Reg. actress nomination - she won in $595) following positions; Please contact tel #: 234-5275(Night), 236-5275(8 Voice) Job Vacancy Call tel. #288-1234 between 9am-6pm 1991 for Howards End. The minimum qualification for Mechanic are thBt applicants must be high school But she said her preferred win Maintenance Supervisor Announcement graduates or equivalent, and successfully completed related vocational and wouldbeforthescreenplay, which Administrative Assistant APARTMENT FOR SALE technical certific~tion at a U.S. accredited trade or vocational school plus three took her five years to write. "It Accountant leaving Island Sale!!! Bookkeeper took so long and means so much.'' # 1 8 UnH monthly net income ye~rs of experren~e as an automotive and heavy equipment repair and When: Starts immediately Where: Capitol Hills As for Best Picture, her heart Bartenders/Bar Supervisor Part time. $6.oonv $3,000 i 4 years lease left. maintenance operations of which one year pertains to supervisory experience. Personto contact· John Tel# 322-1484 Price $110.000 was with "Babe," the Australian Waiter/Waitress nominee about a gallant pig: Item on sale: Basketball ...... $5.00 Flexible hours. #2 8 Unit monthly net income Cashier Toaster Oven ...... $60.00 Crock Pot ...... $25.00 "I just want to see his little Local hire prefferred $4,000. plus 1 big store Application forms are available at the Security Office on the First Floor of the With starting salaries of $4.25 per hour.... TV NCR !25" ..._..."•RCA VCR) • ssoo.oo Popcorn maker ...... $20.00 (suitable for Supermarket Arrival Building at the Saipan International Airport or at the Second Floor trotters on the lectern, I would Stereo(JVCan.-•doc:11)--$450.00 lamp ...... $20.00 or Laundry). 50 years lease left. Iove that." · These positions will go fast! Contact Saipan Ad~inistration Offic~. Application forms must be accompanied by an updated Case of oil (carc.1) ··--·-·--·--$17.00 Curtains (lpcl)------$15.00/pc New buildings, all furnished. Please submit resumes and applications in person, and we CD player 101,ema•l-·--·-··-··$100.00 Soldering iron ...... $5.00 Community School Price $250.000 Good water & police clearance dating back five years. For more information, please contact will schedule you for an interview al the earliest possible Table ...... $50.00 se1o1~ard~wnn:11 $10.00 power. Located at Koblerville Tel: 664-3500. The deadline for submission of applications;is February 23, 1996 Sofa ...... $60.00 Stereo cabinet ...... $60.00 j j date. Tel.: 234-6687ll484 Call 288-2222 at 4:30 pm. Drive With Care Bolt cutter ...... $5.00 (first C()ITl(J, fitSt S6rvod) wil//ake best offer NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ======----··-·-·-- 40-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 23. 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-41 DEADLINE: 12:00 noon the day prior to publlcaHon ,., ·. ·.~..... -,. EEK & 1'4EEK® by Howie Schneider ~t}'Aarianas ~rietr~ NOTE: If some reason your advertisement Is Incorrect. call us CROSSWORD PUZZLER Immediately to make the necessary corrections. The Marianas 11-\EY JUST DIS(OIERED Variety News and Views is responsible only for one Incorrect 40 BIW~ /JEW GAlAXIE.S Insertion. We reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any UP -rt4€RE: ..• ACROSS 36 Airplane Clas·sified Ads ·section ad at an time. 37 Frontiersman 1 Bor.:Jers Daniel - Answer to Previous Puzzle 5 Football org. 38 - milk 01 MANAGER-Salary:$$1,000 per month 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-$3.50 01 PETROLEUM /NSPECTOR-Sal 01 PIPEFITTER-Sa/ary:$2.75 per hour 8 Sty residents 40 27th US. Employment Wanted Contact: JORGE M. MANALILI dba per hour ary:$2.75-$3.50 per hour Contact ROLAND G. JASTILLANA dba 12 "Dr. Zhivago" President Geonel Enterprises Tel. 235-2383(2/ 05 COOK-Salary:$3.05-$3.69 per hour At leas\ lwo years experience in an oil Arjay Construction Tel. 234-6609(3/ actor 41 Movie rating 43 - dente 23)F222806 03 GARDENEA-Salary:$3.05-$3.35 per company. D8)F5769 13 - Geller 14 Mil. deserter 44 Ms. Mcintire hour 04 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 15 60 secs. 45 Streep ID 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$4.00 per hour 01 CLEANER, HOUSEKEEPING-Sa/ Sa/ary:$2. 75-$3.50 per hour 01 SALES ENGINEER-Sa/ary:$6.00 per 16 Espouse 47 ·- Haw" 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Sa/ ary:$3.05-$3.35 per hour At least two years experience in an oil hour 18 Kimono sash 49 Detioi! team ary:$2. 75 per hour 01 CHIEF STEWARD-Sa/ary:$3.50- company. Contact:JWS AIR CONDITIONING & 19 Gal. lraction 51 Coagulate Job Vacancy Contact: KIMCO ENTERPRISES, INC. $3.85 per hour 01 BUILDING MAINTENANCE-Sa/ REFRIGERATION Tel. 235-5572(3/ 20 Star of "The 52 Irritates Tel. 234-3201 (2/23)F222808 01 CASHIER-Salary:$3.05-$3.35 per ary:$2. 75-$3.50 per hour 08)F5768 Avengers" 54 Egg·- Announcement .- hour AT least lwo years experience in an oil 21 Burton ID young 02 BEAUTICIAN-Salary:S2.75 per hour 01 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05-$3.50 per company. 01 CONTROLLER-Salary:$1,500-$3,500 Garfield® by Jim Davis 23 Station break 55 Foundation 56 Body 01 AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIRER Contact: RET ENTERPRISES INC. dba hour 24 "One Doy at Contact: MOBIL OIL MARIANA IS per month features Salary:$7.75-$8.75 per hour LE MARJ Beauty Shop Tel. 234-6424(2/ 01 A/C MECHANIC-Salary:$3.05-$3.52 LANDS, INC. Conlact:PELLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. I THINK YOU MAY BE COMING 26 Of gold 57 Steamer Contact: MICROL CORPORATION TEL. 23)F222792 per hour Tel. 234-7796(3/01 )F222909 Tel. 233-9298(3/08)F5773 DOWN WITH SOMETHING-, GARFIELD 28 Encourages (abbr.) 234-591118(2/23)F5666 01 SUPERVISOR, STOREROOM-Sal 29 So-so grade 58 Talon 8-25 © 1995 United 'Feature Syndicate 30 Boxrnq- 01 BUILDING MAINTENANCE RE· ary:$3.50-$4.21 per hour 01 LAUNDRY WORKER-Salary:$3.00- 01 COOK-Sa/ary:$$2. 75-$3. 75 per hour relative victor,; DOWN 17 - or talse 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Sal PAIRER-Salary:$2.75 per hour 03 WAITER, RESTAURANT-Sal $3.80 per hour Contact: SAIPAN SEA VENTURES, INC. abbr. 7 Back talk 20 Ceremony ary:$2.75 per hour Contact: TWIN CORPORATION Tel. 235- ary:$3.05-$3.35 per hour Contact: TROPICAL LAUNDRY & LINEN (slang) 22 Reynolds ID Tel. 233-7676/3973(3/08)F5774 32 Wingir HOME field turned into an ad- at the school's field last weekend. the Marianas High School. Although they started with a In the second day of the tourna vantage for Rota High School Rota players swept their way to The champion team bested defeat, MHS II players managed ment, Rota High School neared dominated the two-day first High a 3-0 victory by beating one team Marianas High School II in the to recover from their first game the title by edging Tinian, 24-22. School Flag Football Tournament from Tinian and two teams from first day's opener game, 20-12. setback by scoring a victory with MHS II highlighted the tourna Team Tinian followed Rota's out a drop of sweat. Then won by ment by scoring a double over Palau Men's Slowpitch Softball victory trail by defeating MHS I forfeiture over MHS I in game time victory over Tinian High League Roundup in the second game, 6-0. three. Continued on page 42 (Feb. 18 results, standings*) Games results Stockton breaks thievery record Division A w L Glaziers 22, Pepsi Spec 11 0 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - ball from the hands of Boston's William.s on the baseline. Stock Aschooschoo 7 Eric Williams with 8:21 remain .... Turtles 8 3 After a forfeited game the previ- John Stockton broke Maurice ton slapped the ball loose, result ing in the Jazz' 112-98 victory Kautz Glass Glazers 7 4 ous Sunday, the Glarers came up Cheeks' NBA career record for ing in a 3-pointer by Chris Morris Ambassadors 6 5 over the Celtics. with full effort last Sunday. Richard steals Tuesday night. that put Utah up 100-72. SediKau 5 6 Stockton's big play came after Borja and Al Taitano both went 3- The Utah guard reached steal Stockton, who set the NBA ca Just For Fun 4 7 No. 2,311 when he snatched the Boston's Rick Fox had passed to Continued on page 42 Stevedore Waves 4 7 for-4 and scored three runs each. Peleliu 4 7 TonyCamachoandGregCamacho Warriors 2 9 went 3-for-3 with one home run. O&KGoods 1 10 Tino Laniyo went 2-for-3 with a Tarango stopped at St. Jude Indoor solo homer in a losing effort. Division B w L :MEMPIDS, Tenn~ (AP) said. "In the last game, I made a In another day matches Tues 7-Up 20, Waves 5 KororTI~ers 10 1 Seventh-seeded Paul Haamuis lot of first serves." day, Luke Jensen, more promi Jess Wabol went 4-for-4 and 7-Up Ka ekel 10 1 shook off amid-match letdown to Defending champion Todd nent in doubles than in singles, Red Torch 7 4 scored twice with two homeruns. defeat Jeff Tarango 6-2,5-7, 64 Martin, seeded fifth, played defeated Japan's Shuzo Wild Thing 6 5 Steve Coleman went 3-for-4 with Tuesday at the$ 800,000 St Jude Sweden's Mikael Tillstrom in an Matsuoka 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) to ad OK's Marlins 5 6 two homeruns and pounded Saipan Indoor tennis tournament evening match. vance to a second-round m~et- . L.A. Bombers 5 6 Stevedore Wavesina5-inningshut- Kool Running 5 6 Haamuis was broken twice by Top-ranked Pete Sampras, No. ing against Agassi. · out Aschooschoo 3 8 Tarango in dropping the second 3 AndreAgassi andNo. 5 Michael Also in second-round play, Wolfpack 3 8 Turtles 25, Red Torch 13 Defending champion Red Torch set Chang head the Field in the week ninth-seeded Mark Woodforde Nan Madol 3 8 "I told myself to move up my long tournament being played at beat fellow Australian Richard * as of week 12 Continued on p~e 42 footwork a little bit ... " Haarhuis the Racquet Club of Memphis, Fromberg 6-3, 6-2 . • '<&twtt>.~ - ~'ffl tr~J.·::(~:i~:~r>',~•-li·r,,,. . .,"'l'1; -·_.·: ( .Bi'E·-. ,•, ;!!,-' ·,·.:. ·' ..,,, ~ _r ~ ,. ·,..~:- . ··, ;:'.ki2.::.,,.."'".'"~~ ·.~ . HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. Football teams from Tinian and Marianas High School engage in football action during a two-day Public School System 2nd High School Flag Football competi~i~n held at the Rota High Scho(!I !ield last weekend. Tinian players defeat~d MHS, 6-0. Rota swept the one-round tournament, 3-0, beating two teams from MHS aside from Team Tm,an. The players from Rota, T1man and MHS teams, top, that competed m the event pose for a souvenir shot. t}Aarianas %riety;~ Micronesia's Leading Newspaper Since 1972 b&, P.O. Box 231 Salpan. MP 96950 • Tel. (670) 234-634 l • 7578 • 9797 Fax: (670) 234-9271
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